https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-01-07.pdf 13749c863beaa64ec8532913de2c59fb PDF Text Text ha:i;xk pus'ic upra.-y 12'. S Oil rCr* - I HAI ’ NSi M. jc 1833 A3V‘ Public hearing set for 'People Path* Two officers mark 25th anniversary Saxons bounce back See Page 3 SeePage 10 See Page 2 from upset loss ------- L-j Hastings Puhi icLibrary 1 Hh W9 Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ISANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 7. 1993 VOLUNE 138. NO 44 PRICE 25' County Board Chair now retired News Briefs McKelvey reflects on career Charter revision session is Jan. 19 The Histingx Charter Revision Com­ mission will meet at 9 i.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19. at City Hall council chambers to proofread the proposed new charter before rending it to the state. Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Coleman said that the document first will go to the governor’s office before it is examined by the attorney general's staff. The nine-member charter revision panel has just about finished its work, which began about a year ago. After the state returns t.V proposed charter, it will be submitted to a vote by Hastings residents in th: city elections next November. Jondahl to visit 1st Friday Jan. 7 State Rep. Lynn Jondahl (D-Okemos) will be guest speaker at the next "First Friday Lunch and Learn" session, scheduled for Jan 8 at the Thomas Jefftrrrtt P'M tn Haan gt The Lunch Learn series usually is held on the firs: Friday of each month, but the first Friday in January is a holi<*»>• so the date has been moved back one week. Jondahl was the first speaker when the series. sponsored by rhe Barry County Democratic Party. was started in 1989 and this will be his third visit. In that first session, he talked about education and taxation. James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said Jondahl this time will talk about legislative pro­ spects in Lansing this year with a Repubhan governor, a GOP-conirolled State Senate, and the 55-55 split between Republicans and Democrats in the State House of Representatives. Education finance is expected to be highlighted in his presentation. Jondahl has been mentioned as a can­ didate for governor m 1994, against in­ cumbent Republican John Engler The First Friday monthly scries is held at noon during each session. Those plan­ ning to attend may bring their own lun­ ches. Coffee and tea will be provi<ied by the Democrats. Blood drive set at Thornapple Hall A Red Crass blood drive will be held from 1 to6:45p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, at a new she in the Middleville area. ■Die drive will take place at the new of­ fices of Thornapple Township. Vicki Rick, chairwoman of the drive, said. "We thank (Thornapple Township Supervisor) Don Boysen for allowing us to have our drive in their new building. ” The blood drop will be from 3 to 6 p.tn. at the corner at M-37. Rick said those passing by are urged to honk or wave if they have donated. 'Goal for the blood bank is '’0 pints. Rick also said all donors will have their names in a special drawing and the prize is courtesy of Crystal Flash. ••Let’s start 1993 out with a group ef­ fort to share the gift of lifew." Rick said. Noting the 70-pint goal, she added, "We can do h!" For more information, call Rick at 795-9461 Special parents group organizing A support group for parents of children is getting off the ground <1 Thornapple Kellogg schools. An organizational meeting was held Dec. 9. and the next meeting is schedul­ ed for 7 p.m Wednesday. Jan 13. al the all-purpose room al Page Elementary. Organizers of the group are parents Chris Willetc and Kim Freeman Both emphasize the group is not just for parents of handicapped kids, but also parents of gifted children Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Retiring Barry County Commissioner and Board Chairman Ted McKelvey was honored with a special day in his honor, declared by the Hastings City Council and f Mayor Mary Lou Gray. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor By the end of April, al! Barry County res­ idents are expected to be able to simply dial 911 when they have emergencies. Ted McKelvey is one of the people to thank for that service. The driving force behind establishing an Enhanccd-911 emergency telephone system and central dispatch system for the county, Ted McKelvey looks at that accomplishment as one of his proudest achievements during his decade in county government. On the other hand, not resolving the over­ crowding problem at the county jail is one of his biggest disappointments, he said. McKelvey, a Republican, officially stepped down from 10 years of service on the Barry County Board of Commissioners at the end of 1992, when his term expired. He decided not to seek re-election so he could spend more time with his family and pursue favorite pastimes of hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling. "it takes considerable more time than 1 was expecting (to serve on the board). Il takes more time as chairman...People expect you to go here and go there and do this and do that...and you have extra work getting ready for meetings." Public service has been a way of life for 62-ycar-old McKelvey for about 20 years and his contributions have been hailed by state and local leaders. A state Legislative Tribute presented to him last week cited him for an "outstanding career” in which he "upheld high standards." "Lending an car to the concerns of the public is what Theodore McKclvc/ has done best," said the tribute, signed by Governor John Engler, State Representatives Robert Bender and Pau! Hillcgonds, Slate Senator Jack Welborn and Congressman Nick Smith. "His philosophy of local government is to know his constituents and really hear their ideas and problems and then to do the very best to help. Such guidelines have been the key to his success and have brought many benefits to his community, the township and the entire county," the tribute said. McKelvey’s involvement in local gov­ ernment began as a member of Maple Grove See McKELVEY, continued, page 2 County may have’$565,000 DNR grant by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A $565,000 grant from the stale to Barry County is not in hand yet, but the outlook is "very promising," said Mike Bailey, wildlife supervisor of the Department of Natural Resources District office in Plainwell. Awarded by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board, grants, such as the one proposed for Barry, are given to Michigan communities to acquire land for future public parks and/or expand existing parks. Funds are granted to the highest scoring projects that serve to preserve natural features and provide resource-based recreation close to urban populations. In Barry County, the property to be acquired with the grant is land known as the Gary J. Terburg estate, in Orangeville Township, Bailey said. The land is next to the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. Bailey said that the process started last year with the grant request, but many uncertainties lie between the awarding of a grant and the signing of i contract on a completed transaction. "Many things can happen. There will be proposals and ideas talked about; who will administer it? If it’s the recreation division, we will consult with them; if it goes to the wildlife division, we would administer it." "But it look's good; very promising. If we do get it, it will be a benefit to the state of Michigan and Barry County in particular. "It would be a great addition to the Yankee Springs recreation complex, for hunting and fishing as well as more passive recreation. And. it would protect the beautiful natural features of the area. "I'm looking forward to acquiring the property; hopefully, the wildlife division will administer it." he said. "What happens is that the board recommends the grants to the legislature," said Eric Antisdale, grants coordinator for the Recreation Division of the DNR. "The chances of the legislature appropriating the money for the grant are extremely good." he said. "Typically, the legislature appropriates the money in early summer and negotiations for sale of the land will take place then." he continued. The land, which will be incorporated into the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, is five separate 80-acrc parcels near Horseshoe and Crystal lakes, Antisdale said. "Our real estate division will negotiate the sale, and after that, the wildlife division will manage it as part of the state recreation area," he said. The DNR pays no more than fair market value for property, he added. The MNRTF has recommended to the legislature a list of 76 projects for funding for a total of $20.1 million. If approved, 45 cities, villages, townships and counties will receive $10.8 million for local land acquisition or development projects. Another $9.3 million will go to the DNR for 22 additional state outdoor recreation projects. The Barry County grant is part of land acquisition grants totaling $8.7 million that have been recommended for 32 communities to buy land for future parks. About $2.1 million in local development projects' grants were recommended for 13 local communities to provide public access and utilization of recreation resources. If approved, the DNR will get another $7 million to buy additional land in state parks, forests and wildlife areas to improve hunting, fishing, camping and trails. Baby boy is Barry County's first in *93 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A new baby named James Antonio Berrones is "Number One" in many ways. He is the first baby born at Pennock Hospital in Barry County in 1993. coming into the world al 7:38 p.m. on New Year’s Day. He weighed eight pounds, two ounces and measured 211/2 inches long. He also is the first baby for Diane Jarman and Tony Berrones, the first grandchild on both sides, the first nephew, first great­ grandchild and the first boy born in four generations. The birth was first predicted for Dec. 20. Nothing happened on Dec. 20. Diane says. A new due date was set for Dec. 29, judging by the ultra-sound. Nothing happened on Dec. 29, Diane says. New Year's Day at 5:30 a.m.. there was no mistaking what was going to take place shortly. Diane said. The prospective mom and dad went into the hospital at about 10 a.m. and the birth went smoothly from there. Diane had no medication for pain during the delivery that turned out to be "natural." "She did really well; she much belter than I did." said her mother. Peggy Lancaster. "She was only (dilated to) three and look a shower to relax her. It really worked; she went to nine right away. I think the nurses will encourage others to lake a shower to see if it works with them," she added. Unsure that she would like the title of "grandmother." and all that it carries with it, Peggy smiled and said, "as soon as I saw the baby, I quickly got used to it." Tony did not go into the delivery room with Diane, but mom and sister Sarah did, an experience Peggy found exciting. She did note that procedures had changed since she and her mother had their babies. Interestingly. Peggy and her mother were once both pregnant at the same time. Diane plans to be a full time mother, while Tony works in the construction business. He dips his head and smiles when asked if he had a preference for the sex of the baby. "I really wanted a boy." he admitted, "but it wouldn’t really matter. I would love a girl just as much as I love James." Diane, who called the baby "he" all through the pregnancy, also wanted a I >y, because while he is the couple's first child, he won't be the last. Undaunted by the new experience of childbirth, she would like to have a little girl for James to play with. With mom. dad and grandmother and grandmother in the room with baby James, there is evidence of all the love a baby will ever need. Cradling the five da>-old-boy in her arms, grandmother played with James dark hair and crooned. "He is really numcro uno." Diane Jarman and Tony Berrones show off their James Antonio, the first baby bom in Barry County in 1993. He weighed eight pounds, two ounces, and was 21 and 1/2 inches long, and was bom on New Year's Day. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 1993 'People Path* public hearing is Jan. 13 in Yankee Springs J-Ad Graphics News Service One public hearing on the proposed Gun l-akc "People Path" has been held, but mem­ bers of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission want to hear more from the people, this time in the area where the path might be built. Another hearing is planned for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 13. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Cal Lamorcaux. one of the proponents of the path, explained that to qualify for a fed­ eral grant from the Intcrmodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), the project must be included in the "1990 Parks and Recreation Plan of Barry County and the city of Hastings." The ISTEA now funds all highway build­ ing in the United States and includes two sections. One covers building highways and the other funds "enhancements" he said. The People Path would fall under the "en­ hancement" section of the law. New Briefs Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Delton Middle School media center in Delton. The program will feature a brief history of Delton, presented by “Wild” Wilbur Solomon. Coffee and cookies will be furnished. The public is invited. Social Security visit rescheduled Because of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday. Jan. 18. Social Securi­ ty representatives will reschedule their customary visit to Hastings. They will be available instead the following day. Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barry County Depart ment of Social Services building. 555 W. Woodlawn The usual visit from Social Security representatives is on the third Monday of each month. For more information, or to request to file applications, call (toll free) 1-800-772-1213. Public hearings slated by ZBA The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 19. in the City Hall council chambers Under consideration will be an ap­ plication from Barry County to build a new Courts and Law building, plans for which will exceed the maximum building height of 40 feet. Plans call for the building to be 112 by 121 feet, with a roof peak of 56 feet The ZBA also will consider an ap­ plication from Grace Lutheran Church, by Russell Hammond at 239 E. North St.. to build a 56-by-80-foo< addition that will require a 40-foot side yard setback. Care givers groups starting Two new support groups are being formed for those who care for the ter­ minally or chronically ill. One group will meet at noon on the se­ cond Tuesday of earh month starting Jan. 12. The ocher will meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 26. All sessions will be held at the Barry Community Hospice office on the se­ cond floor of the Physicians’ Center. 1005 W. Green St.. Hastings. People interested in attending do not have to be caring for a Hospice patient. Hospice social worker Marcia McCor­ mick will conduct the support groups. For more information, call 948-8452. Home financing clinics planned The Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service will offer a two-pan workshop that may help people qualify for a Michigan Initiative mortgage and provide information on how to shop ef­ fectively and finance a home The first program will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday. Jan 18. in the con­ ference room of the Michigan Stale University Extension office al 301 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings Roy Hall. Barry County Extension Associate in Housing, will conduct the workshops. The Michigan Initiative cuts the nor­ mal down payment requirements to 5 percent and offers more flexible qualify­ ing criteria than conventional mortgages. For more information about the workshops, call the Cooperative Exten­ sion Service at 948-4862 The public hearing next Wednesday evening will allow Recreation Commission officials to listen to comments from the pub­ lic on the path before they make a decision on whether to amend the master plan. Parks and Recreation officials will send its decision a week after the hearing to the full Barry County Board of Commissioners. They in turn will approve or deny the plan. If all of that falls into place, there are still many uncertainties and probably years of ef­ fort ahead. Lamorcaux said. "This is just one of many steps." The People Path has been part of a master plan covering seven states that was approved by Congress in 1980. but never funded, he said. Many more agencies probably will have to give approval, including municipalities, re­ gions and the state. If all legal steps that arc necessary arc completed to apply for a grant to build the path, the next step would be Io reassess the plans for the entire path. Because of development in the Gun Lake area, original plans would have to be changed, he said. Some areas that were in the original engi­ neering studies arc so crowded that the path would have to be moved. The ISTEA grant requests arc accepted once a year, and Lamorcaux intends to keep moving forward and to fake care of hurdles as they come up. he said. "Il's been around since al least 1980." he said, "it a a long term vision. I’ll keep work­ ing on it" Another highlight was the recent renova­ tion to preserve the historic County Courthouse in Hastings. "One of the big things was making the courthouse handicapped accessible." he said. "Another big project that we did a few years ago was the renovation of Thornapplc Manor, and although it took a lol of money it made that so much more attractive Io peo­ ple that it practically pays for itself now. h's paying for its own renovation," McKelvey said. "Were putting very little money into Thornapplc Manor anymore and we used Io have to put a pile of it in there, so it was very worthwhile. The big thing out there was getting air conditioning and air movement out there. We did put some addition on it, nurses stations, activity rooms, but not extra beds." Supporting the creation of the new Hastings Industrial incubator was a step that McKelvey views as important. The county and city in 1982 formed the Joint Economic Development Commission, which helped Io spearhead the incubator project, and hired a full time JEDC director. A "very worthwhile project we got criti­ cized for is the (new) Mental Health Building." he said. "That building is paying McKELVEY, continued from page I Township's Board of Review. Prior to be­ coming a commissioner, McKelvey was on the original Barry County Planning Commission and helped write the land use and recreational plans, which arc still being used in the county. He was elected to the township supervi­ sor's post in 1974 and served in that capacity until elected to the County Board in 1982. During his County Board tenure, he served as Showcase slated at Arby's tonight The Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant will feature gospel country and old-time gospel music. Performing will be local entertainers Bob and Donna Mallison. Terri Pen­ nepacker and the Washtub Band. The Mallisons. from Nashville, are making their second appearance at Showcase and have released one album. ’’All in the Name of Jesus.” Pennepacker, from Hastings, sings country music and is making her second appearance at the Showcase The Washtub Band, with Clyde and Rosie Kuempel and Fem Tischer on ban­ jo. washtub. bass, piano and percuss ion. play old-time and gospel favories. There is no cover charge, but seating is limited to a first-c.-me. first-served basis. Red Cross plans class on CPR The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will teach a cardio­ pulmonary resusciation class beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapter of­ fice in Hastings. Karen Despres, local Red Cross direc­ tor. said CPR is one of the classes held on a regular basis. The course is designed to prepar the participant to recognize when someone needs CPR. to give CPR to someone whose heart has stopped to use the emergency medical services system, reduce the risk of someone dying from a heart attack, recognize the signals of a heart attack and give first aid to reduce the chance a victim's heart will stop, and reduce risks of injury to children and infants. For more information about the Red Cross or about the CPR class, call the local Red Cross office at 945-3122. City meetings dates announced Notices of meetings times and dates for all public bodies for the City of Hastings have been announced: — The City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in City Hall council chambers, unless there is a holiday, which moves the date to Tuesday. — The Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at City Hall council chambers, unless there is a holiday, when it will be moved to the following day. — The City of Hastings/Barry County Airport Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Airport Lounge. 3005 Airport Road. Hastings. — The Joint City-County Economic Development Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Hastings Industrial Incubator. — The Historic District Study Com­ mittee will meet at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at City Hall council chambers — The Charter Revision Commission meetings are at 9 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall council chambers. Hospice adds social worker Barry Community Hospice, based in Hastings, has added a second social worker to its staff. Heidi Zwyghuizen. who has just com­ pleted two weeks of orientation at Good Samaritan Hospice of Battle Creek, will work three days a week for Barry Hospice. Zwyghuizen earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Aquinas Col­ lege in Grand Rapids She also served as an intern with the pediatric hematology /oncology unit at Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit and volunteered 200 hours of crisis counsel­ ing. support and advocacy on the phone and with walk-in clients at the SOS Com­ munity Crisis Center in Ypsilanti. She will make home and hosoital visits for Barry Community Hospice. chairman for the past five years. "I think he's been the best darn chairman we've ever had," Commissioner Robert Wenger said of McKelvey at last week's County Board meeting. He had one more year Ic't on his supervi­ sor's term when elected for county board. Many people had asked McKelvey to run for the county board scat when he still had about a year left of his township supervisor's term, he said. "I got upset at the commissioner that was in here. Jack Love al the lime...It was over a little deal up here at the county against the assessors and Jack was behind it...anyway I was against it." McKelvey said he never thought he would serve on the County Board as long as he did. "I didn't intend to run the last time but I let other board members talk me in'o it or 1 probably wouldn't have." He doesn't have any second thoughts about wishing he would have sought re-election this time. "I think it's time that I quit," McKelvey said. "I like to sec new blood get in and new ideas and I really don't like to sec someone stay in a job like this all their lives. I think it’s good to have some newer people keep coming in. "I've enjoyed the 10 years on this board and I really enjoyed the township supervisor job. That job you met everybody in the township when you did the assessing... I’m going to miss it. There's no question about that." McKelvey will be embarking on a different form of public service. His fellow County Board members just appointed McKelvey to a six-year-term on the County Road Commission. He'll also remain active on the triton Park Foundation Board. I've gotten to the stage now where I want more time with my family, more time to hunt and fish and play golf. I do like to hunt and I don't get to do too much of it," he said. Pheasant, duck and deer hunting arc the wild gam: he prefers. "I want to do some traveling. I've always wanted to gp to Alaska and I intend Io get there," he sai^ i "I've flown ground the United States quite a bit but have\really never traveled on the ground. There are a lol of things I’d like to sec." McKelvey also will be going Io Hawaii again too. Reducing the lime he works on the family farm will be another gradual goal. He and his son-in-law currently farm 1,100 acres, where they raise corn, soybeans, wheat, hay and canola. Reflecting on career highlights, "One of the biggest things that happened during my term of office was that the county has moved ahead on a lol of projects and still financially is better off today than we were 10 years ago," McKelvey said. "It wasn't easy to do that, but we have managed to do it. It's been a combined effort of our entire board and all of our employees, department heads, and so forth. "When I came on the board every year the auditors were just complaining to us that we were not in good enough financial shape. We did not have, they said, the minimum carryover we should have Io at least be enough to operate for a month. We didn't have it. They were kind of putting pressure on us so we went to work on it. It wasn't easy. We laid off people and we still haven't filled a number of those positions." When McKelvey was first elected Io the County Board, it was the first seven-member board, replacing the previous 11-members. "Before that they were always haranguing, 5 to 6 votes all the time. I told them right off the bat that we were going to get along or I wasn't going to stay on the board," he laughed. We haven't had any serious problems at all...We continue to get very cooperative people." Starting 911 and renovating the historic county courthouse arc top highlights, too, McKelvey said. Other new slructures/renovalions for county services arc achievements he mentioned, too. "Those things have been accomplished be­ cause the board has worked so well together," McKelvey said. "It's not any one person that has done those things it's the whole board. The other elected officials and the department heads arc just a good bunch of people...All in all it’s always been a good group to work with. We disagree sometimes quite heavily, but when that's over with we forget it and go to the next project." Dedicating the new 911 Central Dispatch building last month on Nashville Roa_ was the fulfillment of a drcam. he said. "I was the one that really did gel 911 go­ ing. he said. "The main thing I wanted to do is see it up and going. It just about made it, he added. The 911 service is expected to be fully operational by the end of April. In January. 1989. McKelvey asked the County Board's Finance Committee to re­ search the necessity and feasibility of a 911 system and Central Dispatch for the county. That positive research launched the formation of other committees and citizens voiced their approval by approving millage for the project in August. 1990. See McKELVEY, continued page 5 It was a soggy Monday, but no floods J-Ad Graphics News Service It looked more like April than January this past Monday, as a hard rainfall and soggy ground combined to create excessive water runoff into area streams and rivers. No major flooding was reported by area emergency agencies, but several basements in the county were flooded, according to Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer. Shaffer said his office received complaints about overflowing county drains and flooded basements. He said such complaints usually arc more prevalent during the spring thaw. But Eric Kersey of the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said southwest Michigan might have more flooding before spring. Kersey said by this time in winter the ground is usually frozen and precipitation is in the form of snow. But unseasonably warm temperatures, like the 50-plus degree day Monday, have created soggy ground conditions that don't allow water to be absorbed into the ground. Instead, rainfall such as Monday's 2.15 inches create a swelling of area lakes and streams that could lead to flooding. Kersey said Michigan experienced the coldest summer on record last summer, and is on its way to experiencing one of its warmest winters. That's not so bad, though, he said. The 2.15 inches could have been more than one and a half feet of snow. As the Thornapple River rushed through a retainer gate and under the bridge on Irving Road, it flowed up and over its banks on Monday morning. Near Chartton Park, the Thornapple River lapped up well over its banks and threatened to flood homes along the shore. The stored campers and trailers were safe on high ground. But, riverside campsites and electrical hookups were under water. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 7. 1993 — Page 3 Trooper Hoskins to retire, Zimmerman to remain State police officers celebrate 25th anniversary together by Mary Warner It was terrible. It was gruesome. But they made it through. Now. 25 years later. Michigan State Police Patrolman Vance A. Hoskins and Ll. Richard A. Zimmerman can look hack on their days as fellow recruits in the state police academy and smile. Not! In fact, the two police officers get serious when talking about their recruit school days. "Il was living hell." Hoskins said. "Il was the hardest and most challenging endeavor that probably I have ever under­ taken." Zimmerman said. Why. then, bother lo talk about it at all? Because 25 years have gone by and today (Thursday. Jan. 7) marks both officers' silver Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the condition* of o certain Mortgage mode by Duane A. Curtis and Elizabeth S. Curtis, husband ond wife, of 4110 Oak Street. Leslie Michigan 49251 to Independent Bonk-South Michigan, o Michigan Bonking Cor­ poration. of 144 South Main Street. Leslie. Michigan 49251. dated January 2. 1987. ond recorded in the office of the Regiiter of Deeds for the County of Ingham ond the County of Borry, State of Michigan, on January 27. 1987, and February 26. 1987. respectively, in Liber 1607. of Mortgages, on page 736 through 739 ond Liber 447. page* 186 through 189. respectively, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 48 100 {$37 444.48) DOLLARS, ond no proceeding* having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or ony part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative: Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided the sa>d Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the front entrance of the City-County Building. City of Lans­ ing. County of Ingham Michigan, that ceing the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Feburory 5. 1993, ot 10 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the forenoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 13 percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees ond also ony taxes ond insurance that said Mor­ tgagee Independent Bonk — South Michigan, does pay on or prior to the dote of said sole: which said premises ore described in said Mortgage variously os follows: to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 21. TIN R1W. being more specifically described a*. commencing of the North 1 /4 post of Sold Section, thence East along North line of said Section a distance of 1494.9 feet to the center-line of Oak Street (so-called), thence South 01 deg. 08’ East along said center-line a distance of 1335.23 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence continuing South 01 deg. 06" East along said centerline a distance of 331.53 feet, thence North 01 deg. 06 West a distance of 334.23 feet, thence South 89 deg. 54 25" Eost a distance of 394.17 feet to the point of beginning. Leslie Township. Ingham County. Michigan, ond ALSO, lot number eighteen (18) Walthor Plot. Section 22. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. The aforesaid mortgagor shall have six month* from and after the date of the aforesaid public sale in which to redeem the above described premise*. Dated December 9 1992 INDEPENDENT BANK - SOUTH MICHIGAN MORTGAGEE PREPARED BY William G. Jackson. P.C. Attorneys for Independent Bonk South Michigan 120 E Walker P.O. Box 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 (1/21) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default Having been mode in the terms ond conditions of the a certain mortgage mode by Daniel R. and Sandra K. Bush, his wife of Middleville. Borry County. Michigan, Mortgagors, to Primebonk Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee dated the 8th day of August. A.D. 1986. ond recorded in the office o' the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of August. A.D. 1986. in Liber 438 of Barry County Records, on page 399. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 20th day of September. A.D. 1989. assigned to Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corporation and recorded on Oc­ tober !0. 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 489 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 414, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $121,973.80 plus late charges of $316.62. And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February. A.D. 1993. at 11:00 o clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. o* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10-3/8 per cent (10.375%) per annum and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including the attorney fee* allowed by low. ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises ore described os follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Borry ond the State of Michigan and described as follows, to-wit: The Southwest 1/4. Southwest 14. Section 3. Town 3 North Range 10 West, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption periods shall be 30 days from date of such sale. December 28 1992 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation c/o Franklin Bank N.A. 26400 West 12 Mile Road Assignee Michoel I. Rich P O Bo> 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 (313)358-4710 (2/2) anniversary of service in the state police. They both started at the same time. Jan. 7, 1968, in the same recruit school, and over the course of years they have shared many a late night cup of coffee together. They have worked together for the past eight years at the same stale police post in Hastings, Hoskins as a trooper and Zimmerman as the post commander. Next week, they will say their goodbyes, as Hoskins officially will retire. Zimmerman will stay on as post commander. During their years on the force, they've been witness lo almost every form of crimi­ nal activity known lo man. and some that were unknown. Hoskins spent months investigating one of only two known cases of "baby microwav­ ing." Zimmerman and Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood incredibly were both within leaping distance once when a man suffered a heart attack in downtown Hastings. Using CPR, they saved his life. Ah, il would have been a good life if it weren't for the politicians in Lansing refusing to fill vacancies in the force left by retiring troopers. "We're down several hundred troopers (in lhe slate)," Zimmerman said. That docs not bode well for those remain­ ing "I find it's more and more difficult lo even respond quality-wise to all the calls we get," Vance Hoskins as a raw recruit. Boih men have been cited for their police work. Zimmerman for saving the heart attack victim's life and Hoskins for his work in the "microwaved baby" case and on a drug case. Hoskins spent months in 1982 making contacts all over the world to try to prove that the burns a Barry County infant suffered were caused by exposure to microwave radia­ tion. Finally, he said, "we were lucky enough to have somebody from Madison, Wise, contact us who had the only other known case of a small child (being placed in) a microwave." A skin tissue from lhe Wisconsin infant was compared with tissue from lhe Barry County baby's skin, he said, and the mother was arrested and subsequently pleaded guilty to attempted cruelty to a child. In 1991, Hoskins assisted several other po­ lice officers in obtaining enough evidence to arrest four drug dealers who were responsible for bringing the majority of narcotics into the Wayland area at the time, he said. Hoskins said. "We can’t spend a lol of time on any one case because we've got to service lhe other calls that are coming in " If there was one thing Hoskins would like lo see. he said, it would be "more warm bod­ ies" to respond to emergency calls. In spite of the aggravations, Zimmerman said he is still looking forvard to "the chal­ lenges lo come." "It’s been personally awarding to have reached 25 years in this organization," he said, "because I think it's a challenge to be able lo work in law enforcement for that many years without getting hurt or burned out." Lt. Richard Zimmerman (left) and Trooper Vance Hoskins are celebrating 25 years of service as state police officers. And he was one of those investigating the sexual assault cases against the House of Judah in Allegan County. (The House of Judah was a religious cult whose leader was convicted of heating a child to death.) Hoskins is a 1964 graduate of Belding High School who began recruit school four years later. Zimmerman is a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School in Wyoming and began recruit school six years later. Hastings woman killed while crossing street by Nick Hoffman StafrWriier An 87-ycar-old Hastings woman was killed by a car early Tuesday morning while she was walking near lhe corner of Green and Jefferson streets. Greta B. Murphy, 302 W. Green St., was crossing Green at 7:38 a.m. when she was struck by a westbound car driven by Jayne Dulcimer, harp music to be featured at Coffee House A group of dulcimers and John and Martha Kuch, of Charlotte, who perform with a dulcimer and Celtic harp, will be the featured entertainers al 7 p.m. Saturday at the Delton Coffee House The monthly Coffee House is sponsored by Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and is held in the church's fellowship hall. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The church is located on M-43, at the cor­ ner of Bush Street. M. Eaton. 31. of 5033 S B Hastings. Murphy was taken to ,Pem :k Hospital where she was pronounced d< from head injuries. City Police said they do not believe alcohol or excessive speed caused the accident, but they think poor visibility may have been a factor. Murphy was wearing dark clothing at the time of the accident. Police said they arc continuing their investigation. Murphy grew up in Delton, but lived in Hastings for 20 years, where she worked as a free-lance interior decorator. She is survived by a son and wife, Edward and Rosemary Murphy, of Wayland; a son and wife, Edsel and June Murphy of Nashville; nine grandchildren and nine great­ grandchildren. Services will be held al the Wren Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday). BANQUET HALL Beautiful Lakeside setting for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, picnics • VAULTED CEILINGS ALL NEW TABLES • FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS • REASONABLE RATES moved from the Wayland Post to the Hastings post. In Hastings, Hoskins continued to work in child abuse and neglect cases, a specialty he undertook while in Wayland. Also in Hastings he look training to become a crime scene evidence technician, and received train­ ing in fire investigation. Hoskins docs not have concrete plans for the future — there's too many "Honey Do's" left at home to catch up on. He and his wife, Diane, are raising two children at home and he has two more children, one in college and another who is a member of the Navy Seals. But he'll continue to work, he said, possi­ bly using his carpentry skills. He will be missed, Zimmerman said. "He is the type of officer that the people of the state of Michigan have come to expect from this department." Greta B. Murphy Thornapple Manor Hastings Savings & Loan, FA ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA will be held at the association’s of­ fices at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, January 19, 1993. Polls will be open 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Three directors will be elected. The Annual Meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary For Reservations call... 945-4696 2403 Old Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Michigan Certified Nurses Aides Tendercare 240 E. North, Hastings Call Scotti - 948-4228 945-9564 wishes you a Happy New Year. A special thanks to all churches, organizations, schools and individuals who gave of their time and talents to the residents of Thomapple Manor this past year. The special donations that were made were especially appreciated. If you would like to volunteer, please call ... 945-2407. We need you! The regular monthly meeting of the HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD ...will be held on the second Monday of the month for the Fiscal Year 1993. Meetings are held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, 7:00 P.M. January 11 July 12 February 8 August 9 March 8 September 13 April 12 October 11 May 10 November 8 □ June 14 December 13 Hastings Charter Township Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 Hastings Charter Township will pro­ vide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the clerk. □ □ □ □ □ Country setting on 5 acres. Pole born with garage. This very nice home has 3 large bedrooms, master bedroom has private bath. Charming dining area has large sliding glass door that looks out into a deer heaven! Full time and part time. There was precious little lime for fraterniz­ ing with fellow plebes at the police academy, the officers said. And after the 16-weck train­ ing session was over, they went their separate ways, Hoskins to Sandusky, Mich., and in 1970 to Wayland, where he spent many years working as the community service and youth officer. Zimmerman went to Pontiac. Blissfield, and Benton Harbor, garnering a sergeant's badge along the way. In 1979 Zimmerman was offered command of the Hastings Team, and in 1984 Hoskins Classic Realty & Investment, Inc. Phone 945-2488 □ □ □ □ □ □ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 7, 1993 Answer to sex question is in the Bible ————— To The Editor: Load Mutual Funds vs. no-load funds The debate continues: no-load mutual funds vs. load mutual funds. There is no right or wrong answer The fact is that both types of mutual funds have pluses and minuses. Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine recently tried to solve the load dilemma in an article titled "Load Vs. No Load: The Facts." Its conclusion was that, "assuming you select funds wisely." investors have a better chance of more total return with a no­ load fund. That means that ifyou are lucky enough to pick one of the 10 top funds for next year and that fund happens to be a load fund, it would probably have a better total return if the cost of buying the fund were eliminated. 'rhe top funds in two categories — long­ term growth and government securities — for the latest 12-month and 5-year periods were listed, and the magazine illustrated how they would have performed without loads. Three quick flaws in this analysis are: 1) few of us have personal access to a Kiplinger research reporter. 2) no one can forecast what next year’s top funds will be. and 3) if you are a prudent investor who buys funds for the long term, short-term results are a minor consideration. When you buy a load fund, a portion of the sales charge (load) goes to the broker/dealer who represents this fund (and typically many other funds). For that fee. the broker/dealer introduces you to the fund, explains the fund and is obligated to sec that it meets your ob­ jectives. The load further obligates the broker/dealer to continue servicing your ac­ count for as long as you own the fund. It is your responsibility to select a broker with intregity and a reputation of servicing what he or she sells. The fee you pay to buy the fund does not guarantee this. Kiplinger does recommend that you not "be an absolutist on the load/no-load debate." Other considerations include: 1. View commissions in the context of all expenses. 2. The longer you plan to be in a fund, the less you need to be concerned about the sales charge (load). "Front-end loads are a pittance when spread over many years." says the magazine. Finally. Kiplinger advises that investors who don’t have the time, willingness or ex­ pertise to evaluate funds in depth should seek a financial adviser who can help them choose. How then should you view the load/no-load controversy? If you are confident in your own financial decisions and have a reasonably good track record, load funds might offer you an unnecessary service. On the other hand, if you study the more than 3.000 different mutual funds offered to the public and are overwhelmed, perhaps you should follow Kiplinger’s advice and select someone who can help you choose. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 517, —7. 707. Ame.ltech + 7, Anheuser-Busch 587. -1 Chrysler 33’;. + 7. Clark Equipment 207. + 7, 187. CMS Energy + 7. 417, —17. Coca Cola 577, Dow Chemical + 7. Exxon 617. + 7. Family Dollar 237. -7. Ford + 27. 447. General Motors 337. + 7. Great Lakes Bancorp 137. + 7. Hastings Mfg. 34 + 2’/j IBM 487/& —7/. JC Penney 763/* — 5Z. Johnson &Johnson 483/« —2’/« Kmart 23’A — V/« Kellogg Company 66’/. —’/» McDonald's 487/» —’/> Sears 45 —3/< Southeast Mich. Gas 183/—’A Spartan Motors 233/& + ’/» Upjohn 313/. —1 Gold $329.30 —$4.42 Silver $3.69 + .04 Dow Jones 3307.00 —3.82 Volume 240,000,000 Letters Last spring 1 wrote to this paper, asking the readers to respond with an answer to a ques­ tion everybody seems to be afnid to ask. much less answer. 1 received several bits of encouragement by phone, letter and com­ ments. but no answers. I alio went to representatives from our public school system and asked for the answer that our school was teaching They assured me they would give me the answer When school started this fall. I again checked for a progress report I was told an answer was for­ thcoming because a school board member had committed himself to provide the answer. As of this da>. 1 still have no answer from our schools. I didn’t think the question was that difficult. The question was and is. "What is the pur­ pose of human sexuality?" When 1 went to our school system for an answer I was also given a 48-page outline of our schools. "Health Education Curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade." 1 sear­ ched this outline in vain for the question or the answer. I did find many picturesque words, such as experimentation, abstinence, safer sex. monogamy, loss of virginity, condoms, sexual abuse, abortion. AIDS. STD. homosexuality, "just wait," rape. etc. But not a trace of this question, nor lhe answer. Now I realize we live in a changing world. Generations come and go. people change, some for the better, some for the worse. Human nature, however, has not changed. Let me share a couple descriptive quotes. "There is a way that seems right to a man. but its end is the way of death." "All the ways of man are pure in his own eyes..." "Professing to be wise, they became fools..." These quotes tell us we’re human (sorry about that). I am a firm believer in the concept — "...The truth shall make you free." I have a question for our educators today. I need to express my feelings about an advertisement I have been hearing over WBCH. It is asking people to shop in Hastings so the money spent here would slay here. I really would love lo shop in Hastings and see my money stay here, but the merchants’ Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Does the exposure to all the perversions, myths, lies and questions on a subject con­ stitute education? It’s like trying to teach a student the answer to the problem of 12 times 12 equals 144. by putting all the wrong answers on the board with the right answer mixed in somewhere, trusting the right answer will be recognized by every student. Unfortunately, many schools have this philosophy of education on some subjects. They list all the free thinkers’ ideas and say to the student, "pick your lifestyle and experiment." I believe it has been well proven in our world today that the best source of truth is “The Instruction Book Written by the Maker." Let me see if 1 can condense the answer to our "93" question from the "Instruction Book " Human sexuality has one main purpose in two parts. The main purpose is to reproduce responsible parents and adults. This is ac­ complished by (I.) Babies being bom to families of a mother and father who are commined to each other and to their children for life and (2.) Father and mother being bonded together in marriage by human sexuality for life. To assure that each child has a male and female mentor Only the truth can make us free. The elec­ tric bliss of human sex has not changed since creation. Sex is so wonderful it is nigh onto sacred, until some human perverts it. Do you ever wonder why our Creator warn­ ed us with these words — "You shall not commit adultry."? Sexual perversion has multiplied rapidly in the last few decades Arc there consequences? You bet! There always have been and always will be. Sexual perversion has its own unique consequences, quite visible these days. The choice and consequences are ours. Let me finish with another quote from our Instruction Book: "Marriage is honorable among all. and the bed undefiied; but for­ nicators and adulterers God will judge." Hebrews 13:4, from the Holy Bible. God can­ not lie. Rus and Alberta Sarver Hastings Hastings City Bank has great honor To The Editor: Can you imagine my surprise and delight. I read an article in my Mcallen newspaper "The Monitor," citing two states with the top rated banks in the United States. Of the two states. Michigan had the most named, three. One of the three was our own Hastings City Bank. The other state had just two. I think that to be named one of the five in the whole U.S.A, is an honor the home folks should hear about. I spend my winters here in south Texas instead of Barry County, but Hastings City Bank is my bank. June Potter Donna. Texas Top CEOs predict business upturn in *93 1993 should be a good year for Michigan business, says the men and women who run Michigan's top companies, although their degree of optimism is muted somewhat by the specter of a Clinton Administration. The confidence of the chief executive of­ ficers of Michigan-based companies in both the state’s economic prospects and those of their own companies for the new year arc at the highest levels in three years, according to the 12th annual Michigan 100 Business Con­ fidence Index survey conducted by the Michigan offices of the national accounting firm of BDO Seidman and lhe Detroit public relations firm of Durocher and Co. Confidence is 50 percent higher than last year’s survey on the stale’s economic pro­ spects and 20 percent higher for lhe corporate officers’ outlooks for their own companies for the new year, the survey reported. More thaii haK^lhe survey respondents believe the Ind of the recession and an Shopping locally is too expensive To The Editor: Letters merchandise is too expensive when we can go lo Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Even with paying for gas and wear on the car. we come out ahead. 1 was happy to see Kmart come to Hastings, but I’m sorry I don’t shop there because they own Walden Book stores, and that store pro­ motes pronographic material. I am totally against that, so I haven't been to the Hastings or any ocher Kmart store. We have lived here for more than 20 years, and to this day. I don’t believe I have bought anything over $10. So if the merchants would bring down the prices of their products, maybe people could afford to shop in Hastings. It is sad that we can’t support our mer­ chants. but these days we have to watch our pennies. Chiquita Micklatcher Hastings economic recovery already has begun or will begin during the first quarter of 1993, but almost two-thirds do not anticipate a rebound in auto sales until the spring of 1993 or later. One in four Michigan CEO’s arc writing off the 1993 model year entirely, predicting that car sales will not pick up until the last quarter of 1993, at the earliest, with the introduction of the 1994 models. The survey of the CEOs of Michigan’s publicly traded companies and fastestgrowing privately held concerns, conducted during the week following lhe elections in November, also found that while most Michigan CEOs say the prospects of a Clinton Administration have dampened their op­ timism. three out of four project increased sales and profits for their companies during lhe new year, up significantly over expecta­ tions of the last three years. Last year, twothirds predicted sales increases for 1992 and 56 percent forecast gains in profits. Charles W. Dunleavy, co-aithor of the study and managing partner of the Detroitarea office of BDO Seidman. said the broadest optimism for 1993 sales and profit growth is held by CEOs of retailing, consumer product and non-auto-related manufacturing com­ panies and the senior officers of Michigan’s largest companies, those with annual sales from $100 million to $1 billion or more. More Michigan CEOs plan to increase in­ vestments in plant and equipment this year than in any year since 1982. Dunleavy said. By far the most aggressive are retailers, twothirds of whom plan increased capital spen­ ding in Michigan during 1993, and the more than half of responding CEOs of construction and consumer products companies who plan increases in their companies* capital invest­ ment levels. Study co-author and public relations consul­ tant Donald P. Durocher said that two in five Michigan CEOs say their companies will in­ crease the number of employees in Michigan during 1993, down from about half in last year’s survey. At the high end. he said, more than 60 percent of CEOs of consumer product companies plan Michigan workforce in­ creases in the new year. But less than one in five construction-related employers and three in 10 banks anticipate increased workforce levels in Michigan in 1993. Productivity gains are expected by seven out of 10, the highest level since the fall of 1984. Durocher said. The positive outlooks of Michigan CEOs, for the new year were encouraged by the highest levels reporting profit increases dur­ ing the middle six months of the year since the fall of 1988 and the highest levels reporting sales increases for that period since the fall of 1989. the survey reported. Increased order backlog and general business activity also were up significantly over the same period in 1991, Dunleavy said. But decreases in order backlog during the se­ cond and third quarters of 1992 were reported by three in 20 CEOs, triple the number of lai year’s survey. The more than one in 10 repor­ ting decreased business activity in 1992 was more than 60 percent higher than the level reported in the fall 1991 survey. Michigan’s fastest-growing privately held companies were five times more likely than publicly traded companies to have experienc­ ed decreases in both order backlog and business activity during the middle six months of 1992, Dunleavy said. The strongest six-month performance was turned in by consumer product manufac­ turers, of which seven in 10 reported in­ creases in order backlog and no decreases. In­ creased business activity was reported by almost nine in 10 CEOs of consumer product companies, also with none reporting decreas­ ed business activity. Also strong were non-auto-related manufacturers and banks. Two-thirds of the manufacturers reported higher backlogs, and more than four out of five reported increased business activity. Three in five bank presidents reported increases in both order backlog and business activity. 1993 should see increases in the rates of in­ flation, the prime and long-term treasuries, as well as in the size of the federal deficit, the vast majority of Michigan CEOs predict. Most believe Michigan’s unemployment rate will stay about the same or fall, Durocher said, and the coming year probably won't see declines in either the dollar, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the price of oil or the trade deficit. A PRINTER THAT IS ... 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Saturday 8 a.m - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phytis Bowers Subscription Rafts: $13 per year m Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Gerald Crawley, Johnstown Township: Keith Endres, Freeport: “I'd still like to be alive at that time.” nice to be retired by that “It would be kind of time.” Adam Warner, Lebanon, Pa. “I think I'd like to have a stable family, have all the children we plan on having, and be looking ahead for their future and ours." Rusty Blakely, Nashville: Carolyn Cappon, Hastings: “I've spent the last 10 years figuring out where I way my life is right now "I'd iike to be someplace warm. I'd like — being home with my family and enjoying the to have my daughter out of college. And I’d like to want to be now... Actual­ ly, taking care of today is “I'm happy with the Margaret Groner, Hastings: my main objective, and that's probably what I'll kids while they're little. I finish my PhD in educa­ guess 1 hope for continued tion administration." be doing 10 years from happiness." now..." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1993 — Page 5 Long term planning task force to be formed at BISD "It would bring immediate attention, and instant feed back. It opens doors lo a larger curriculum." he said. Also to be considered arc programs that will help students after graduation, Mohler said. He believes that there are many people in the community would like lo pursue higher degrees. Some of the projects might serve as a link between two or three already established programs in the Kent and Allegan Intermediate School districts. "Also, Calhoun County is in the planning stages." he said, adding the Kellogg Foundation might "hook into that." The "distance learning" program has re­ ceived extensive support from Bob Fisher, general manager of the Barry County Telephone Company, which has "provided financial support" for the idea, Mohler said. willing to work to come up with a gtx»d product." he said. "I will be acting as facilitator; we'll be getting started in the spring.” he said. July of 1993 is the projected date to have the plan in place. Mohler said new concepts arc being stud­ ied by the intermediate, with the possibility of a large technology enhancement grart from the Rural Electrification Association. "Distance Learning” is a concept of two­ way interactive learning with television. Carried by a fiber optic network, the broad­ casts emanate from one place and are re­ ceived in another place to interact with stu­ dents, he explained. Using "distance learning," he hopes "to open up many courses that we can't offer now. We have no resources to do it." With video interactive education, the BISD might link up with the Bti'.ic Creek network, with an introduction tc Japan to interact with a teacher there. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A team of 8 to 10 interested citizens will be formed to study trends, strengths and weaknesses and set goals to create the future of the Barry Intermediate School District, said Superintendent Tom Mohler. The first part of the process, he said, wiil be to identify the citizens from the Dclton/Hastings area who will serve to cre­ ate a vision for the future of the district by setting from four to seven goals. He plans to begin finding the right people early in January. Mohler said he will be looking for for­ ward-thinking people of good will, who arc knowledgeable about the resources of the county and aware of the functions of the in­ termediate school district. Board members have already heard his pre­ sentation of the plan, and have been asked to submit names to him. "Hopefully, we'll find people who arc Rolling stone gathers no payment for broken glass of the road. The other Barry County truck went right on by. She thought since he saw it, he would help her; but he didn't." he re­ called. He said he talked lo Tom Chaffee, the su­ perintendent of the Commission, who wouldn't acknowledge that anything had happened. After the first conversation with Chaffee, Acheson said he tried again, this time talk­ ing to Kineman. Kineman gave him an insurance form to fill out. Acheson later got a letter "of total rejec­ tion" from the Road Commission's insur­ ance company. "We got a real sarcastic letter turning us down," he said. "It's a dead issue." He said he is thankful that nothing seri­ ous happened, but contends if a Road Commission truck causes any damage, the Road Commission should pay for the re­ pairs. we paid it; but ever since that (began), it's carried on your own insurance," he said. Kineman said it was too bad that the situ­ ation exists, but maintains his commission can't pay for insurance coverage and then pay claims in addition lo that. In some cases, the commission is respon­ sible for damage caused by their trucks, such as striking a mail box with a snow blade, but any damage to a moving vehicle is cov­ ered by the owner's insurance policy. Acheson said his insurance company won't pay the $280 charge to replace the broken windshield. Acheson recounted his version of the in­ cident that started the confrontation. He said he was driving in no from work the first week of November when he saw his wife parked on the side of the road with a broken windshield. He slopped, and after talking to his wife, went immediately to the Barry County Road Commission's garage, he said. "She was between two county trucks when it happened; she pulled off lo the side by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Hastings man is upset that the Barry County Road Commission's insurance isn't paying for a broken windshield in his van. Terry Acheson said a stone the size of his fist rolled from the lop of a County Road Commission truck, struck the windshield, showered his wife with glass, and ended up on the front seat of the van. Acheson said his wife was driving on M­ 43 near Goodwill Road when the mishap occurred. Jack Kineman, Road Commission enginecr/manager. said he has explained lhe commission's position lo Acheson. Acheson and others who suffer damage to their moving vehicles arc caught in a Catch22 situation, he said. "The problem is "no fault" insurance. It's supposed to handle it. Ever since they started no fault, it's out of our hands; we can't pay it," Kineman said. "The driver's insurance is supposed lo pay the claim." he repeated. "Before "no fault." Elvis stamp to hit Hastings on Friday The U.S. Post Office in Hastings plans to have a little fun Friday when the new Elvis Presley sump will be sold for the first time Arlie Hammons, supervisor of customer service, said the local post office will play upes of Elvis' music all day. He also said there may be another Elvis sighting here, perhaps the one who has been spotted at the Burger King in Kalamazoo. Rumor has it that an Elvis impersonator may be the first line to buy a sump at noon Friday. The sumps first sales will occur at Graceland at 12:01 a m. Friday. All other posty offices across the United Sutes. in­ A PRINTER THAT IS ... ST Affordable Timely [yf Versatile ...IS JUST A CALL AWAY! McKELVEY, continued from page 2________________________________________ for itself and besides that if those programs were dropped we would have had nx»rc people out on the street* who shouldn't be exit on the streets. The building is paying its own way." Another project he was glad lo see com­ pleted was the new terminal building at the County-City Airport. A few years ago. a new County Transit building was also constructed. "It meant quite bit to the county," McKelvey said. "Before that they were rent­ ing space and that was a problem. That building was put up without any direct cost to the county at all. We furnished the loca­ tion. lhe properly (by the Sheriffs Department).” "It’s been good to see Barry County Transit doing so well. Joe (Bleam) has done an Excellent job. The transit has not cost any ccunty dollars. He (Bleam) keeps expanding (the service) and serves a lot of people. It serves a gixxl purpose. I just hope we can Continue to get the funding....lots of handicapped use it." ! The county also acquired the Commission bn Aging Building, through a donation, dur­ ing McKelvey’s years on the County Board. ; New sewer projects also arc on the list of Improvements to county life, he said. Sewers for Gull and Duncan lakes arc completed and plans for a Southwest Barry Sewer have been in the works for a couple of years. Many improvements at county-owned Charlton Park, its beach and parking facili­ ties have taken place in the past decade, McKelvey noted. "A few years ago we worked with the Soil Conservation Service and Hastings Schools. The county has 40 acres in Hope Township and the schools now have nature trails through it." Discussing his disappointments, McKelvey mentioned not being able to re­ solve overcrowding at the county jail. "One of those (disappointments) that is still out there staring us in the face is the overcrowding at the jail. That is something that I would have liked to have seen resolved before I went out of office. Right now judges arc cooperating with us. the sheriff and jail administrator and we're getting by. But we do have to release some (inmates) once in awhile and I don't like to see that. cluding the one in Hastings, may sun selling them at noon Friday. Jan. 8. Hammons said there already have been a number of inquiries from the public. Some have asked for just two sumps to add to their collection. Others already are planning to buy the sheets of 40 sumps at a cost of $11.60 each. The stamp includes Elvis as a young enteruiner. with a yellow jacket, singing into a large microphone. A telephone number and address w ill be on lhe sump sheets for those interested in collec­ ting other Elvis memorabilia. 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK "We have plans to do it (expand) and we had the financing all figured joui, without having to go to the people fey millage and the state kind of put a kibosn on it. They kept telling us there was going to be some legislation passed and so we could go ahead with it and so forth and that hasn't happened yet. "But we intended to put a good-sized min­ imum security addition on it and keep the main part of the old jail for the higher risk inmates. It's on hold. That is something I was disappointed that we weren't able to get done." McKelvey also said he " was a little dis­ appointed we didn't gel further with the Courts and Law Building, but it takes time, and it is moving ahead. 1 feel quite certain it's going to go because it is very badly needed." In 1986, a 23 member Space Needs Committee of citizens "did a lot of research on the condition of our buildings and what (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • - Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 See McKELVEY, continued, page 12 Sat., Jan. 9 Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Wouldn’t you love to live in this home? It sets on the river with a wonderful view! 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Jones & Assoc National Bank of Hastir Thanks Again Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company IVr re only silent until you need us TRANSIT iWKiniimiimiMMWKMMlfinMMiraOIMtimiimtliniliQKMWMHilMMMMXt KW6KE 1 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 1993 |_____ Derek Ryan Williams_____ | Carrie H. Fuhr ________ Daniel A. Shay_______ | HASTINGS - Derek Ryan Williams, of 3470 Gun Lake Road. Hastings, infant son of James and Debra (Hayes) Williams, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 1992 at Pennock Hospital. Derek Ryan is survived by his parents, Debra and Jim Williams of Hastings; maternal grandfather, Robert Hayes of Hastings; pater­ nal grandparents, Diane and James Williams of Hastings; Maternal great-grandmother, Beulah Taylor of Kansas City, Missouri; maternal great-grandparents, Bernice and William Hayes of Hastings; paternal great­ grandparents, Fern and Willard Lind of Nash­ ville; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with lhe Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Derek Ryan Williams Memorial Fund. HASTINGS - Carrie H. Fuhr, 91. 401 W. Center Street, Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day, December 31,1992 at Thornapplc Manor. Mrs. Fuhr was bom on December 14, 1901 in Baltimore Township, the daughter of James E. and Hattie Mae (Roush) Mead. She attended Stricker School. Mrs. Fuhr was employed at Loppenthien Department Store for three years. She married Leon D. Fuhr on October 23, 1919. They lived in Hastings for six years, then moved to the Delton area where they fanned for 42 years. They moved back to Hastings in 1966. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1988. Mrs. Fuhr is survived by her son, Douglas Crago of Waukasha, Wisconsin; her sister, Flossie Richards of Hastings; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children who died at infancy; a foster son, John Crago; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was al lhe Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor or Pennock Hospital. HASTINGS - Daniel A. Shay, 81, of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, January 6,1993 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Shay was bom on June 24, 1911 in Hast­ ings, the son of John and Maude (Matthews) Shay. He was raised in Hastings, Grand Rapids and Alto and attended schools there, graduat­ ing from Alto High School in 1929. He was married to Madeline M. Durbin on November 4, 1933 at St. Rose Church in Hastings. Mr. Shay was employed as a custodian at lhe St. Rose Church and School. He was an Interior Decorator with Ralph Burroughs; supervisor of maintenance at Provincial House. He owned and operated Shay's Heating Service in Hast­ ings and was employed at Kaechcle Furnace Service in Hastings. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Ushers Club of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Also a member of Knights of Columbus, Hastings Elks and lhe Moose Lodges. Mr. Shay is survived by daughter and son-in­ law, Sharon and Joe Duffy, of Hastings; daughters, Suzie Shay of Middleville, Shirley Keller of Hastings; two sons and daughters-inlaw, Jack and Marty Shay of Hastings, Mike and JoAnn Shay of Battle Creek; 15 grandchil­ dren, three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Made­ line on July 29, 1988. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 8 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Scripture service will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 7 al Wren Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at lhe funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School Fund or Thomapple Manor Chapel Fund. |_______ Adebert E. Heath | HASTINGS - Adebert E. Heath. 81. of 3640 South Bedford Road. Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1993 al Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. ^ATTEND SERVICES I ST. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director Sunday. Dec 27 9 30 a m and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9:30 a.m service over WBCH-AM and FM 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room Wednesday • 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday 9: 30 Circle Study Leaders CHURCH OE THE NAZAREN'E, 17lo North Broad way Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church. Sunday School !0:00a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-30*4 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for ail services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45. 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, CedJ Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11: 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:004 30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of lhe Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu mon. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Wednesday evening prayer service 6: 00 pm 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. Candlelight Mass Christian Service II 30 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-.938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video scries. "Does God Exist’’" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. Special speakers Stan Clanton and David Walker, former ministers, on Sunday. Dec. 13. 10 and 11 a.m. Fellowship meal following the services Winter Outing for parents and children at Charlton Park on Sunday. Dec. 13. at 2 p.m. 'Admission paid). FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey, Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir practice. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor James C. Noggle. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rood.. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION HasVngs and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" ■ 118 S Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan X____________________________._________________ / | Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky, phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a m . Bible School; 10:30 a m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberskk. Organist/.Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m. Sun days: Early Worship 8:30 a.m.. Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.. Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m . Mondays: Childrens Choir 3:00 p.m Monday thru Fri­ day- Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7.30 p.m.. Narcotics Anonymous 7 30 p.m.. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependcnts Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Friday . Jan. 8 - Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P.’s) 9:30 a.m.. Saturday. Jan. 9 ■ 7:00 p.m. Gathering Folk Music Service Sunday. Jan. 10 Resume Disciple Bible Study. 6:00 p.m. Monday. Jan. II - Dramatic Ministries of Asbury Seminary will present 2 dramas. "House by the Stable" and "Grab and Grace". 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 12 - HiNoone rs Potluck and Program. 12:00 noon; Love. Inc. Board noon. Wednesday. Jan. 13 - Prayer Group 11:30 a m.; U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 noon. Saturday. Jan. 16 - Goodwill Class Potluck and Program 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 19 • U.M. Men Dinncr/Program. 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Jan. 10 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. Jan. 7 - 10:00 Journey of Faith; 7:00 Stephen Support; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Jan. 9- Conf 7; 8:00 NA Monday. Jan II - 7:00 Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan. 12 10:00 Journey of Faith; 7:00 Stewardship Bd. Wednesday. Jan. 13 • 10:00 Wordwatchers; 7 00 SCS Staff WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday . 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Harings Men s Breakfast will he meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Stan School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9:25 a.m . our speaker will be Rex Reed, one of our local elders Sab­ bath School at 10:50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. The com­ munity is invited. The Church Board will meet this Tuesday. 8:10 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, pro­ vides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of -operation are Mon­ day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please do not leave clothing or other items sitting outside of lhe building at any time Instead, use the business hours for drop-offs (clothing only or call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing Mae C. Miller FREEPORT - Mae C. Miller. 75, of 376 East Freeport Road, Freeport, passed away Sunday, January 3, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Miller was born on August 1, 1917 in Freeport, the daughter of Ray and Hattie (Heffelbower) Newton. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended lhe South Fish Country School, Freeport High School and Hastings High School. She was married to the Reverend Chalmer D. Miller on November 24, 1934. Mrs. Miller served with her husband in several area chur­ ches for many years. She has resided at her present address for lhe past 50 years. Mrs. Miller was employed at the former Action Rod Company tn Hastings from 1952-1964 and at Baby Bliss Company in Middleville from 1964 until she retired in 1981. She was a member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren in Christ Church, Women’s Mission­ ary Association, Women’s Christian Temperence Union, Charter member of lhe Barry County Alzheimers Support Group. Mrs. Miller is survived by three daughters and husbands, Carolyn and Halden Platt of Leo, Indiana, Marcia and Gerald Mahler of Muskegon, Ruth and James Wicker of Hast­ ings; two sons and wives, Arvid and JoAnne Miller of Jacksonville, Florida, Nathan and Naida Miller of Tampa, Florida; 17 grandchil­ dren, 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Farver of Englewood, Florida, Edith McClel­ land of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chalmer on March 4,1992; son, John Miller in 1960 and a brother, Glee Newton. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 7, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Phil Whipple officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Brethren in Christ Church or lhe Alzheimers Disease Foundation. WAYLAND - Ursel (Ike) Hartman, 74, of Wayland and formerly of Middleville, a World War II Veteran, passed away at Butterworth Hospital Tuesday, December 22, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Johanna; and children, Chuck and Ginger Hartman of Loui­ siana, Kelly (Skip) Hartman of Pennsylvania, Sam and Nancy McCandish of Hastings, Ron and Judy McKenzie of Vicksburg, Ambrose and Linda Brown of Kentucky; 17 grandchil­ dren and five great-grandchildren; one sister, Audrey Lee of Belding. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary and a daughter, Kathleen. Memorial services were held Saturday, December 26, at Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland, with Mr. Richard Clack of Wayland VFW Post 7581 officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland Ambulance. Doris M. Pierce DOWLING - Doris M. Pierce, 95, of 1300 East Dowling Road, Dowling, passed away Saturday, January 2,1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Pierce was born on January 17,1897 in Baltimore Township, Barry County, the daughter of Bert and Vida (Lashel) Stanton. She was a life long Baltimore Township resi­ dent and attended lhe Barney Mill School. She was married to Marshall F. Pierce on September 7, 1920. She and her husband were engaged in farm­ ing in the Dowling area. Mrs. Pierce is survived by two daughters and husbands, Nyla J. and Norman E. Stanton of Lacey, Marian and Charles Rautmann of Gulf Shores, Alabama; three sons and wives, Malcolm (Bud) and Jean Pierce of Dowling, Stanley and Mitzi Pierce of Hastings, Emmett (Skeeter) and Ann Pierce of Charlotte; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great­ great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Kiblinger of Indianapolis, Indiana, Madeline Bowers of Osprey, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall on September 18, 1959; grandson, Mark Pierce in 1960; great-grandchildren, Eric Cronk in 1983 and Laura Woodbeck in 1991. Also brothers, Harold, Leon, Carl, Howard, Herman Stanton; sisters, Helen Sunton, Jessie Greer and Margaret Conklin. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 6 al lhe Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciating. Burial was al lhe Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. VERMONTVILLE - Clementine Nancy Rairigh, 90, of Vermontville, passed away Friday, January 1,1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Rairigh was bom on November 24, 1902 in Mecosta County, lhe daughter of Char­ les and Mary (Tombaugh) Smith. On June 20,1921 she married Mearl Rairigh, they lived in the Woodland area until January of 1943 when they moved to their Round Lake Road Farm. Mrs. Rairigh was a member of lhe Sunfield United Methodist Church, Bismark Womens Fellowship, Sunfield Senior Citizens, Bismark Farm Bureau and lhe Sunfield Church of lhe Brethren Womens Fellowship. She was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Mearl on March 13, 1939 and her husband Mearl on December 26, 1972. Mrs. Rairigh is survived by two sons, Melvin (Betty) Rairigl, and Vivian (Marjory) Rairigh; three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Dorothy) Henney, Mrs. Ford (Ilene) Pierce, and Mrs. John (Ione) Sayer; 15 grandchildren, 37 great­ grandchildren and eight great-greatgrandchildrenj two brothers, Francis Smith of Lowell and Jdssie Smith of California; one sister, Florence Van Westrienen of Rodney; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Januyy 4 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with lhe Reverend Harris Hoekwater and Reverend John Morris officiating. Burial was at lhe Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Methodist Church or lhe S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund in memory of Mrs. Rairigh. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Andrew Mark B. Johnson SUNFIELD - Andrew Mark B. Johnson, 4% months, of Sunfield, passed away Friday, Janu­ ary 1, 1993 at Ionia Hospital. Andrew was bom on August 20, 1992 in Lansing, the son of Alan and Caressa (Wittebols) Johnson. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Saranac with Reverend Dennis Stilwell and Donald Christensen officiating. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home, Saranac. ______ Joseph Olczak Sr.______ | H. Lee Cahoon |_______ Greta B. Murphy_______ | HASTINGS - Greta B. Murphy, 87, of 302 West Green Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 1993 in Hastings. Mrs. Murphy was bom on June 18, 1905 in Delton, lhe daughter of Albert and Emma Hampton. She was raised in lhe Delton area and attended schools there. Her marriage to Maurice Murphy ended in divorce. She was employed as an Interior Decorator in the Hastings area for many years. Mrs. Murphy is survived by two sons and wives, Edward and Rosemary Murphy of Wayland, Edsel and June Murphy of Nashville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Garner Hampton. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, January 7 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. |_____ Frances C. Williams_____ | I___ Ursel (Ike) Hartman_____ | Hastings Area INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Homer A. Lewis HASTINGS - Homer A. Lewis, 87, of Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, January 6.1993 at Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at lhe Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I LAKE ODESSA - Frances C. Williams. 79, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, January 3. 1993 at the Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Mrs. Williams was bom on November 19, 1913 in Barryton, lhe daughter of Grover and Lailah (Rubedeu) Ward. She graduated from Alma High School and was married to Melvin C. Williams on November 23,1933 in Owosso. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1992. They lived in lhe Alma and Owosso area before moving lo lhe Lake Odessa area in 1936. She was a member of lhe Lake Odessa East­ ern Star and chairman of the Girl .c'outs for several years. Mrs. Williams is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Kay) Smith of Lake Odessa, Vicki Vine of Lansing; three grandchildren, Jeff Cross, Jodi Brodbeck and Tracy Estep; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Marguerite Robbins in 1976. Private graveside services will be held Thursday, January 7 at Lakeside Cemetery with Reverend George Speas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Community Library or lhe American Parkinson’s Disease Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. SARANAC - H. Lee Cahoon, 82, of Sara­ nac, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 1992 at Lowell Medical Care Facility. Mr. Cahoon was bom on July 5lh, 1910 in Durand, the son of Sheldon Cahoon and Myrtle Dodd. He was raised in the Saranac area. He was married to Demeris (Nead) on April 18, 1970 in Saranac. Mr. Cahoon was employed at the Village of Saranac and also fanned lhe Saranac area. He was a past member of Saranac Fire Department and South Boston Grange. Mr. Cahoon is survived by his wife; four sons, Richard L. Cahoon of Saranac, Richard G. Nead of Florida, Ronald Nead of Alto, Dennis Nead of Saranac; two daughters, Virgi­ nia Fox of Vermontville, Kathy Powell of Sara­ nac; two sisters, Helen Huhn of Saranac, Aniu Miller of Florida; 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two brothers and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 2 at Saranac Community Church, with Reverend Byron Davey officiating. Burial was at Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Saranac Fire Department or Boston Township Historical Society. Arrangements were made by Lake Funeral Home in Saranac. I_ _ _ Hortense R. Palmer_____ | MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Hortense R. Palmer, 70, of Middleville, passed away Friday, Janu­ ary 1, 1993 al home. Mrs. Palmer was bom on January 30,1922 in Hastings, lhe daughter of Shirley and Pearl (While) Mead. She was raised in Hastings, and attended schools, graduating from Hastings High School. She was married to Paul Palmer on June 26, 1943. Mrs. Palmer i; survived by her husband, Paul Palmer; one .nn, Larry (Linda) Palmer of Middleville; one daughter, Kathy Herp of Lacey and friend Skip Kulikowski; four grand­ children; one great-grandson, Cody James; brother, Robert Smith of Buffalo, New York; three sisters, Viola Matzen of Ludington, Thel­ ma (Mac) McGurer, Lavonne Whittman, both of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews; two foster sisters, Mamie Parmalee of Hastings and Margaret O'Laughlin of Hastings. She was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice or American Cancer Society. MIDDLEVILLE - Joseph Olczak Sr., 85, went to be with his Lord, Thursday, December 31, 1992 at Metropolitan Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Joseph Olczak Sr. was bom on March 19, 1907 in Detroit. He was raised in Detroit He married Donna Louise Markham on December 8, 1945. Mr. Olczak Sr. was employed at While Industries, retiring in 1972 after 34 years of service. He was a member of Whitneyville Bible Church, Alto. Mr. Olczak Sr. is survived by his wife, Donna Louise Olczak; four sons, David (Cheryl) Stewart of Cedar Springs, Timothy Olczak of Middleville, Joseph (Pamela) Olczak of Allo, Philip (June) Olczak of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Elsie Vems of Oxford, Dorothy Bond of Orlando, Florida, Ruth Lazarecki of Harrison; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 4 at lhe Whitneyville Bible Church, Alto, with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Burial was at l Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitneyville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. M Vivian R. Sturtz UBLY - Vivian R. Sturtz, 58, of Ubly, Michigan and formerly of Irving Township, Barry County, passed away Sunday, January 3, 1993 at lhe Huron Memorial Hospital in Bad Axe. Mrs. Sturtz was bom on August 12, 1934 in Irving Township, Barry County, lhe daughter of Warren and Myrtle (Waters) Kidder. She was raised in Irving Township and attended Freeport and Hastings schools, graduiling from Woodland High School. She was married to Harold Sturtz on May 29, 1957 and has resided in lhe Ubly area since 1979. Mrs. Sturtz was employed for insurance offices in Ohio for several years and early in her life at Hastings Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Sturtz is survived by her husband, Harold; three sisters, Joyce Morgan of Middle­ ville, Joan Taggart of Hastings, Naomi Nichols of Battle Creek; three brothers, Warren (Fred) Kidder of Delton, Richard Kidder of Hastings, Johnny Kidder of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 6 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1993 — Page 7 Burnworths honored for 50th anniversary The children of Ralph and Eryl Dcannc (Brown) Bumworth surprised their parents with an open house at Houseman Hall al the First Baptist Church, in Hastings. Jan. 2. in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Ralph and Dcannc were married Dec 29. 1942. in Huntington. Ind. Their children arc Linda and Tom Rouch. Jeff and Sue Bumsworth, and Susan and Jack Sheets of Nap­ panee. Ind. and Kathy and Perry Clifton of Bellevue. Wash They have 10 grandchildren, one step­ granddaughter. one great-grandson and two step great-granddaughters Francisco concert here called off Kershaws to mark 50th anniversary Mark and Vera Kershaw of Delton, will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday , Jan. 16. There will be an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Alamo Township Hall on 6th Street. Mark Kershaw of Plainwell and Vera Black of Alamo exchanged vows in a service presid­ ed over by the Rev. Beard at the Methodist parsonage in Plainwell on Jan. 15. 1943. The first years of their marriage they lived in Plainwell and Orangeville. In 1949 they moved to Portage, where they lived until they retired in 1981 Mark retired from the City of Portage and Vera retired from Saga Foods at Kalamazoo College. They then moved to Wilkinson Lake in Delton where they now reside Their five daughters and their spouses. 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren invite friends and family to share in the celebration Perkinses to mark golden anniversary Gerald E and Velma R. (Like) Perkins will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversarv Jan 16. They were married on Jan. 16. 1943. There will be an open house at their home Saturday. Jan. 16. at 12166 Saddler Road. Plainwell (Orangeville) from 2 to 4 p.m.. phone 664-6600 The couple had six boys. John. Randall. Bradley and BrenK twins). Patrick and Mat thew; 19 grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan 14. at Lake Manor. Graydcn Slow ins. clerk of Sebcwa Township and editor of the Scbcwa Recollector, will be the speaker. He has published lineages of several township families in the Recollector and has published a txxik on the Schnabel-Slow inski families. Visitors are welcome Dramatic Ministries schedule presentations in Hastings game is interrupted by a young couple seeking shelter. Little does Man realize the change that will take place through the Incarnation. "Grab and Grace” takes place later when Hell and Pride renew their battle for Man’s soul. Subtitled. "The Second Step.” this play carries the message of the first into practical experience, with the help of Faith and Grace. The plays use subtle wit. surprise and satire, and a dialectic through which the class of op­ posites reveals new truth The public is invited. Legal Notices NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice i» hereby given thot the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO V-l-93 Kevin Meaton (Applicant) LOCATION At 4604 Wildwood Rd off at rhe end of a private drive on Gun Lake in Sec. 4 Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to go closer to the sideyard than allowed MEETING DATE January 19 1993 TIME 7 30 p.m PLACE Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Budding at 117 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. lo 5 pm (closed between 12-1 p mJ. Monday thru Friday. Please call the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliory aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to lhe County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Judith A Peterson Coordinator 220 W Stole Street Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy I Boers mo Barry County Clerk (1’7) of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. Call 948-8051 [Lake Odessa News: The piayers for Dramatic Ministries of Asbury Theological Seminary, who will present two plays Monday evening at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Dramatic Ministries of Asbury Theological Seminary. Wilmore. Ky.. will present “House by the Stable*' and "Grab and Grace” Monday. Jan. II. at 7 p.m. at Hastings First United Methodist Church, cor­ ner of Church and Green streets "The House by the Stable” uses symbolic characters the same way as in medieval morality plays. Man. living in his house called Earth, is enticed by Pride and Hell to play a game of dice, hoping to win his soul. The Singer songwriter Don Francisco will not be able to perform in Hastings Saturday night as previously planned because of a scheduling conflict Francisco was scheduled to appear at the "P.M. Gathering." an informal worship ser­ vice at First United Methodist Church. A drama, presented by Steve Reid, will still be part of "P.M. Gathering" as wtil as a surprise musical guest at the 7 p.m. pro­ gram Saturday, at the Hastings church, lo­ cated at 209 West Green St. Franscisco will still be appearing at 6 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 10 al Dutton Christian Middle School in a concert sponsored by Covenant Redeemer Church. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS Stat* of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No 92 21045-NC In the matter of Alexandria Valentina Burch. Social Security No. 363-13 5952 TAKE NOTICE; On February 18 1993 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hotting* Michigan before Hon Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Alexandria Valen­ tina Burch to Alexandria Valentino deGoa. This change of name i» not sought for fraudulent intent. December 23 1992 Tia deGoa 505 W. Green Hatting*. Ml 49058 945-4067 (1/7) Advertise in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Beatrice Garlinger. a resident of Tender­ Care at Hastings, observed her 95th birthday Dec. 29. Family members and friend Fran Hybarger visited her. Art and Marcia Raffler entertained their children, grandchildren and sister. Laurel Garlinger. on Christmas Day. The monthly dinner of Lakewood Christian School will be held Friday. Jan. 8. starting at 4:30 p.m. in downtown Fellowship Hall. This is a week later than usual because of the holidays. Shellie Hudson, librarian at the Lake Odessa Community Library was called to North Carolina because of the illness of her mother in mid-December. Death came to her mother Sunday. Dec. 20. Shellie and her sisters are the survivors. Many relatives from the Vennilia family at­ tended the funeral of Marjorie Russell Thurs­ day last week. Others who came were Louis and Mary Russell of Greenville and their three adult children. Virginia and John O'Brian of Hubbardston and her adult Cunn­ ingham children. Others ot the ftussell family relatives came al visitation times. Pallbearers included nephews James RusSscll and Russ Cunningham. Joseph Pung. 77. of Pewamo died Dec. 31. One of his six surviving children lives on Lakeview Drive, daughter Theresa and hus­ band Edward Wedley. When John and Tracey Cook and child moved into their newly purchased home on Johnson Street, their child makes the seventh generation of the Shetterly/Cook family on the 1400/1500 block of Fourth Avenue and Johnson over the years. On Fourth Avenue. Ozro and Lillian Shetterly had their home, and his father lived with them until his death. His funeral was held at the house. After the deaths of the Shetterlys. their daughter. Gladys Cook, and husband Clifton lived there many years. Now the house is home of their son. George. John Cook Jr. is a grandson of George. Next door to the youngest Cooks. Roger Call Jr., wife Sharon and daughter Sadie lived for a time in the home, which had been that of his great-grandparents Orven and Bessa Call. Roger also is a grandson of George Cook. This would figure that seven generations have lived on this same block. The family of Ernest and Estelle Cusack had their family Christmas gathering at the home of son Dan and his family north of Ionia, with more than 40 present. Their son. who works in Illinois could not come until a later day. Ernie reports that his older brother. Jerry, who lives in Ionia will soon have his 84th birthday. The Peacock family had its Christmas din­ ner at the Congregation dining room Dec. 20 with more than 70 present. Reinc Peacock’s sisters. Sister Carmclia of Ubly and Sister William Mary of Wright, came later in the week to visit her. Together they were at the home of Tom and Lois on Christmas Eve; with Dick and Gayle on Christmas Day; with daughter Betty and husband Maurice Carey Jr. at Woodbury on Christmas night; with son Harry and wife Helen at Westphalia Sunday . Dec. 27. Reinc and Sr. Carmelia then went home with the third sister and spent a week at Wright, which is west of Grand Rapids Reports are that Mike ard Nancy Hickey were among the Santa’s elves who helped with the luminar project on M-50. where they outlined the highway while the Livermores lighted the other road. Members of the family of Orville and Virginia Decker enjoyed dinner at the Comer Landing on Jan I for Virginia’s birthday . The family then returned to their house in town, where they had dessert and the men cheered and jeered at the football game or. television. Don Shoemaker is somewhat improved after his bout with shingles With frozen ground, some farmers hav' been able to harvest com. However, the higher temperatures and rain of last weekend made field work next to impossible -- again Local trucker Dennis Shook was one of the many distance drivers whose semi slid off a mountain at the Nevada—California border last week when the six-foot snowfall bn jght transport and travel to a halt. Many trucks were loaded with perishable goods Shook was unhurt in his episode, however ROUND 414 WHITE POTATOES U.S. #1 88° 10-LB. BAG FRESH BAKED! ANGEL FOOD LOAF „I1U BUV 0NE“SET 0NE 6-oz. GOOD THROUGH SUHDAV, 1-10-93 •: Plumb’s Uo£u-“Rite Fwidd 902 W. State. Hastings Dh. 945-4921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7. 1993 Legal Notices Ann Landers College drinking a problem NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT Notice li hereby given that the Borry County Planning Communon will conduct a public hearing on January 11. 1993 at 7:X p.m. in the Annex Con­ ference Room County Annex Building ot 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended. MAP CHANGE A 9-92 Request to rezone property in Sec. 25. Castleton Township North from North boundary of the Village of Nashville and on the East of M-66 (see attached mop). DESCRIPTION *1 Property located in Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as: beginning ot r. point on the centerline of Highway M-66. distant north 450 feet from south line of the north 1 '2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 25. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence northerly along the centerline of highway M-66. 300 feet; thence east 336 feet; thence southerly. 300 feat: thence westerly. 336 feet to the place of beginning. DESCRIPTION n Property located in Castleton Township. Barry County. Michigan, described os: the southwest 1 /4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 25. town 3 north, range 7 west, except commencing 494 feet south of the northwest corner of said southwest 1 /4 of the northwest I /4 of said section 25 for a place of beginning; thecxe east 515.705 feet; thence south 426 feet; thence west 515.705 feet; thence north 426 feet to the place of beginning. ADDENUM Commencing 494 feet south ond 206.7 feet east of northwest I /4 of the southwest 1 /4 of northwest 1/4 of section 25. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence south 206.7 feet; thence west 206.7 feet to center highway: thence south 19.24 feet; thence east 190 feet; thence south 56 feet; thence east 26 feet; thence south 140 feet; thence east 299.705 feet; thence north 426 feet; thence west 307.005 feet to point of beginning. DESCRIPTION *4 Property located in Castleton Township. Barry County Michigan, described os: PARCEL A: The north 1 /2 of the southwest 1 /4 of Section 25. town 3 north, range 7 west, lying easterly of the centerlme of highway M-66. excepting therefrom the following three parcel;: 1) The west 442 feet of the north 206.7 feet of the aforesaid parcel A: 2) Commencing at a point on the centerline of highway M-66 that is 450 feet north of the south line of the north 1 /2 of the southwest 1 /4 of sec­ Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for en­ couraging readers to recognize that alcohol consumption by college students is a serious threat to the nation’s health and safety. These are the young people who will be running our country in a few years, and we can’t afford to lose them. Your reply to "A Former Party Animal" cited some alarming facts about college drink­ ing. You pointed out that lhe total amount col­ lege students in the United States spend on booze is $5.5 billion a year. What does that huge amount of money buy? Well, here are some startling figures: One study found that alcohol consumption is one of the major reasons for absenteeism among college students. That same study showed that 25 percent of student deaths are associated with alcohol. Also, alcohol is in­ volved in 90 percent of campus rapes. Accor­ ding to the 1991 College Alcohol Survey, 70 percent of administrators said alcohol is a ma­ jor contributor to campus violence and is a factor in 40 percent of academic problems. Regarding our hopes for tomorrow: More than 7 percent of this year’s freshman class — more than 120,000 students — will drop out because of drinking. Between 240.000 and 360,000 of our current 12 million college students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes. With the help of Surgeon General Antonia R. Novello, the U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention lias developed "Put on the Brakes," an educational and informational campaign designed to help administrators, faculty and students create safer, healthier and more challenging environments at our institu­ tions of higher learning and in their com­ munities. — Vivial L. Smith. M.S.W., acting director. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. tion 25. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence east Dear Vivian Smith: While many readers 336 feet for a place of beginning: thence west 336 will be shocked by these statistics, they are feet; thence northerly along the centerline of not surprising to me. highway M-66. 300 fee* thence east 336 feet; thence southerly in a straight line to the place of My mail is an unerring indicator of what is beginning. happening in our society. I have been aware 3) Commencing at the southeast corner of the for several years that alcoholism among 16- to north 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 25. town 28-year-olds is a serious public health 3 north, range 7 west; thence west 480 feet for the problem. place of beginning; thence east 480 feet; thence While some preach moderation. I’m for north 428 feet, thence west 480 feet; thence south total abstinence. Those who don't touch the 428 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL B-1 stuff won’t have to worry about how much is Commencing at the northwest corner of the too much or when to call it quits. southwest I /4 of the southwest 1 /4 of section 25. town 3 north, range 7 west; thence east 64.5 feet to the center of the highway for the place of begin­ ning; thence east 690.3 feet; thence southerly 575.3 feet; thence westerly 497.7 feet to the center of the highway; thence northwesterly 607 feet along the center of the highway to the place al beginning. FROM A I H TO PUD ZONE CASTLETON TOWNSHIP All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The amendment of the Borry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fri­ day. Please phone the Barry County Planning Of­ fice ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barr/. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boers ma. Borry County Clerk (12/17)1(1-7) Dear Ann Landers: Forty-one years ago, 1 wrote to you Uhcn 1 was considering marry­ ing my husband. You were against the mar­ riage because he didn't have the educational background I had. You warned me that it would never work. Well. I wanted to tell you that we were mar­ ried in 1952 and celebrated our 40th anniver­ sary last July. We have three fine children and will soon have our eighth grandchild. I believ­ ed in my husband because he was hard­ working. sincere and totally trustworthy. He has never let me down. I also wanted to correct a statement you made a few weeks ago. You said you've been writing your column for 37 years. It must be at least 41 years because 1 wrote to you in 1952. Thanks. Ann. for letting me inform you that even though most of your advice is very Marriage licenses announced David James Olson. Monterey. Ca. and Deborah Gale Lowell. Hastings. Charles Willard Cox. Middleville and Margaret Leora Scherer. Hastings. Short Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) TALLEY eff Monday. Wednesday Sunday 6-.00 P rn* 7:00 P.m. ■•Hot* s0W wiU j°in us'” , “p^e & f 0 |Ot>h . ftth g Calvary Temple Church of God 502 East Bond St.. Hastings. MI 49058 Telephone No.: 945-4060 Ct"? Suicide causes pain Dear Ann Landers: This is one of the most difficult letters I’ve ever written, but I feel I have to write it. On Saturday. Oct. 24. my 26-ycar-old brother shot and killed himself. 1 can’t even begin to explain how I felt when the police came to my door and told my mother and me what had happened. I am still having trouble understanding what could have been so wrong in my baby brother’s life that he would do such a horrible thing. He was young, healthy and on the verge of receiving his Ph D., and he had so much going for him. I know you don’t have the answers, but just talking about my brother and putting my pain down on paper is helpful. I know my brother loved his family, but he couldn’t have been thinking of us when he did this. My mother is devastated — he was her only son. If it weren’t for my daughter, her only grandchild. I don't know if my mother would make it through this. I am trying so hard to be strong for my mom that I haven't had time to face my own grief. I am thankful that my father, who died four years ago. was spared this tragedy. My daughter is too young to remember how tenderly her uncle held her or how smart and kind he was. 1 will always love him. but sometimes I am so angry at what he did to himself and to us that it almost blocks out that love. Please, Ann. if any of your readers are thinking about taking their life, tell them where to get help. God knows how many friends and family members my brother could MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DONALD R. URAMKIN ond TAAAMY L. URAMKIN his wife to Anchor Federated Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1987. and recorded on November 24. 1987 in Liber 459 on page 968 Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION by an assignment dated November 24. 1987. and recorded on November 24. 1987 in Liber 459. on page 973. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 45 100 Dollars ($32,830.45). including interest at 11.0% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, of 11:00 o'clock a.m. on February 11. 1993 Said premises are situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point No. 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plots? on page 75. P.P.f 120-480-000-024-00 The redemption period shall be six months om the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale December 15. 1992 STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys DAVID J. BENNETT THAV GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT XI50 Telegraph *444 Birmingham. Ml 48025 (313)645-1700 (1 28) Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently spoke to a doctor about children who wet their beds. Since many children are beaten, ridiculed and teased about this. 1 thought my letter might be helpful to some of your readers. There are several reasons for bed-wetting. Apparently one very common one, which I was not aware of. is a hormone deficiency. It is considered a sleep disorder over which the child has no control. These children sleep very soundly. Because of the lack of this hor­ mone. the sensation of needing to urinate is. not present. My hope is that if parents have better understandings of this condition, they will be more patient with their children. I will never forget my mother’s anger or the spankings I received because I was "too lazy" to get up and go to the toilet. There is a treatment that doctors can prescribe. I hope parents who read this will seek professional help. — Visalia. Calif. Dear V: We did extensive checking on this problem, and the top authorities in the field say that bed-wetting is NOT a hormonal pro­ blem. When treated by drugs alone (which are costly), little is accomplished. When used cor­ rectly. the safest, most effective and least ex­ pensive method of therapy is the conditioning alarm. Do you have questions about sex, but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet, "Sex and the Teen-Ager.'' is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate Inc. Woodland News Ann, 'not always right* Legal Notice <4 helpful, you are not always right. — S.C.. Eureka Springs. Ark Dear Ark.: 1 started writing this column on Oct. 16. 1955. That was 27 years ago The "Ann Landers" who answered your letter was Ruth Crowley, who died in late August of 1955. Your apologies are accepted. have called but didn’t. Suicide is not the answer to life’s problems, and it devastates the ones you leave behind. — A Sister Left Behind in Sacramento. Dear Sister: My lieartfclt condolences on the loss of your brother. It may help you to know you have written a letter that is sure to save some lives. For those of you who may be contemplating suicide, or for those who have survived such a tragic loss, there are crisis centers and support groups all over the United States and Canada. To get the name of the center nearest you. write to the American Association of Suicidology. 2459 S. Ash. Denver. Colo. 80222. Do it today. Don Otto New United Methodist Bishop Don Ono. who was elected in July and assigned to the Michigan area, and his wife, arc coming to Lakewood United Methodist Church for a visit at the morning service. Sunday. Jan. 10. It is unusual to get a bishop's visit this early in his term; so anyone interested in meeting him should make an effort to be there. At noon, there will be a potluck dinner in their honor. The Knock-abouts will make their second appearance at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Jan. 10. at the 7 p.m. service. This family group of gospel singers — hus­ band. wife, small son and tiny daughter — first sang al the church in June 1990 and those who came said they enjoyed them. They sing a variety of inspirational and gospel music, some old and some new. in their own unique style. And they are known for not being too loud. The public is invited and an offering will be taken. Dr. Charles Killian's Dramatic Ministries group will perform "House by the Stable” and "Grab and Grace.” two short dramatic productions, at Lakewood United Methodist Church Tuesday. Jan. 12. at 7 p.m. Dr. Killian is from Asbury Theological Seminary. Wilmore. Ky. He recently presented a five-day seminar at the church about spiritual development, story telling, dreams and death and dying. The dramatic group includes six y oung col­ lege students, three girls and three boys, who are traveling with the production during their winter break. Rick Durrancc. also of the seminary. is the co-director/producer. "The House By The Stable” uses symbolic characters such as were used in medieval morality plays. Man. living in his house called Earth, is enticed by Pride and Hell to play a game of dice, hoping to win his soul. "Grab and Grace" takes place later, when Hell and Pride renew their battle for Man's soul. There will be no admission charge, but an offering will be taken during the performances. The public is invited and finger food will be served after the performance so that the con­ gregation can visit with the cast and Dr. Killian, who will be making a return visit to Lakewood Methodist to coincide with this performance. He hopes to have time to visit some more Lakewood School District elemen­ tary classes for story-telling sessions. He said he greatly enjoyed this activity during his re­ cent time in the Lakewood area. The Woodland Townehouse was the site of by Catherine Lucas an all-day euchre tournament Saturday. The 60 players came from all over the area and each paid an entry fee. At 3 p.m. when the playing was all over, cash prizes were given to winners Art Hendershot and Ed Goris. These tournaments are held monthly at the Townehouse. usually on the first Saturday. Information is available at the Townehouse or by calling Leo Spitzley in Woodland. Zion Lutheran adults held a New Year's Eve party at the home of John and BettyHynes on M-43. The evening began with a potluck supper, after which games and cards were played. Early in lhe evening there was a little sleet, and some of the 24 partiers came on slightly icy roads, but when the party end­ ed. the weather had warmed vp a bit, and everyone drove home on roads that were not slippery. On Sunday morning, all the dirt and gravel roads in the Woodland area were covered with ice. but those who could drive on paved roads got to church on time. Ruth Niethamer had a nice Christmas and birthday. She received more than 250 cards, including one from Willard Scott who apologized for missing her 100th birthday on the TV program. The family had Christmas breakfast at the home of her grandson, Mark, and dinner at the home of the other grandson, David. Peggy, Bob and Jill Dangl came from Grand Rapids for the Christmas dinner and for Peggy’s mother’s birthday, so her entire fami­ ly, including all three grandchildren and all three-great-granddaughters, were there. A birthday cake was cut and served after dinner. Tonya Niethamer had surgery on her foot during her holiday break from college, but she will be ready to play volleyball again at Lans­ ing Community College when the season opens. Merccdeth McMillen spent Christmas with her son and daughter-in-law. Kip and Mary, and their children and grandchildren. They were all together the evening of Christmas and enjoyed gift giving and a buffet supper. She also spent the weekend after New Year’s with this part of her family. The Woodland Lions Club plans to hold a potluck dinner at Lakewood United Methodist Tuesday evening. Jan. 12, and stay with their spouses and guests for the dramatic produc­ tion from Ashbury Seminary . "The Body in the Cornflakes,” a short amusing murder mystery by K.K. Beck, is now at the Woodland Library. This is the only new book purchased lately, but more should be in soon. Seven high school age youths from Zion Lutheran Church attended the annual Youth Gathering at the Clarion Hotel in Lansing Dec. 27 through Dec. 30. They were Nikki Pressnel. Christy Hetchler. Lori Hepsler, Sarah Niethamer. Sarah Frizzel, Doug Raffler and Travis Possehn. Lisa Hetchler was the adult who accompanied them. Several seminars, including a final one on death and dying were planned and presented for the youths during that time, as well as recreation and entertainment activities. All of Bill and Margaret Brodbecks* children and grandchildren were around over the holidays. Peter and his family were with them Christmas Eve and 27 were there on Christmas day. The family also has a tradition of a New year's Eve party that was started when the children were teenagers. This year there were 13 at the Brodbeck's that evening. They en­ joyed the family's traditional open-faced sandwiches and the end of Christmas cookies, candies and other goodies. A pinata was fur­ nished, but it was a tough one and the grand­ children had to have adult help to smash it and get to the candies, toys and gifts. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 7, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION 50 years ago... 1942 by Esther Walton The year 1942 was the first full year of World War II People were adjusting to young men leaving for the ‘front.’* rationing of goods, buying war bonds and stamps to help the cause, and to women taking over “men’s jobs.” The Banner was filled with notices of scrap and bond drives. Civil defense was organized and the communit) responded to helping the Coast Guards, which were slaioncd at Clear and Pine Lake in the W K Kellogg Camps in January of that year, the news was not all that different from previous years Local con­ cerns held sway on the front page The City Council enacted an ordinance restricting downtown parking to two hours after Feb. 1st. The paper commented that “some people abuse the privilege shamefully.” In the second week of the month, war time was beginning to be felt in the local communi­ ty. Tires and tubes were being rationed, and a rationing board was established under the county clerk’s office Letters written to local people appeared, giving first-hand accounts of the attack on Pearl Harbor Judge Archie McDonald assumed the office of Circuit Court Judge. The Jan 8 issue also reported on lhe planned rural school improvements By lhe third week of January , the war in­ vaded lhe front page of the news “Salvage for Victory” announced a scrap drive of all metals. Metal was needed to build bullets and guns. But not all news was about the war. A fire raged the home of Mr. and Mrs Erbin Newman and their seven children The house located “three miles out of Hastings on Cam­ pground Road" burned to the ground It was owned by E. P. DeMott. The Coach Com­ pany and men were given “Great Credit” for their conversion over to war manufacturing. Last, but not least. Mr and Mrs. Jacob Gless celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary The last of lhe month lhe paper published other accounts and “experiences in Jap attack in Hawaii." February brought reports of Creamery Association meetings Middleville’s associa­ tion held its 33rd meeting Meanwhile, the Ci­ ty of Hastings and it residents were coping with the new two-hour parking limit. Fifty years later, in 1992. people were still com­ plaining about misuse by a few people. Defense stamps were arranged to be sold in the city schools The Feb 12 issue announced that the Writer's Guild had elected new officers President was Mrs. Dons Demming. Vice President was Mrs Charles Leary. Secretary Mrs. Harold Springer. Corresponding Secretary was the Rev. Conger Hathaway and Treasurer was Tommy Waters, who then was a high school student He is now called Dr Tom Waters (Ph.D.) and has written a book on the streams and waters of Minnesota. The same issue of the paper announced the revived Chamber of Commerce, with 173 local businesses listed The middle of March had a “Real Michigan Blizzard.” The paper reported that it took two hours to get from Hastings-to Battle Creek, a distance of 35 miles. The community was organizing lhe air raid wardens An air raid warden was in charge of keeping the com­ munity safe from air raids by the enemy. They patrolled the local streets, and during blackouts, when no lights were suppose to be seen. They checked to be sure the lights were all out. The war effort began to dominate the news. Air raid wardens were being finger printed, for what reason was never explained. The local draft board prepared registration cards for men ages 18-40 and defense sumps were reported selling well in the schools. Much to the relief of the local cooks, home and commercial, the March 19 announcement of the sugar rationing was delayed. Fire wat­ chers were needed in the defense plan under the direction of the air raid warden, and the air warden meet for first aid training The WCIU made an appeal for cookies to send to the “Boys." The paper said. “They would appreciate the help of all who are interested . ’ ’ The end of March paper came up with a proposed solution for the tire rationing. "Bicycles are replacing automobiles, with the rationing of tires and the promise of gasoline rationing... the lonely bicycle is coming back as a mode of transportation.’’ After the “Big Storm.” a thaw and heavy rain sent the Thomapple River on a rampage, reported the March 19 paper The next week the damage report came in. "High waters cause much excitement (in Hastings)... but the dam held." Irving was not so lucky, as the raging water took out lhe bridge there. Metal and scrap drives were announced in April. Each community in the United Sutes was asked to provide some tons of scrap. Hastings used eight trucks to collect lhe material. On April 9. 1942. the Hastings Banner told of a fire that burned over 800 acres of land in Yankee Springs Township near Deep Lake No residences were affected The same week, the Hickory Comers Methodist Church observed its centennial The Methodist church was founded there in 1842. Barry County Road Commission, in charge of all county roads and bridges, sued the Middleville Power Company over the damage done to the bridge over the Thomapple River at Irving, ft seems the power company released a large amount of water during the “rampage" and the waler took out the bridge. The April 16 issue of the paper gave the draft numbers and names of boys and men to be drafted. This list was continued in the April 23 issue Instruction for sugar rationing was given on April 23. At this time, people only used cane sugar and the common use of beet sugar was Pubiehers of • • • • • • • • Haetngs Remnder Host ngs Banner Haetcgs Weekender Community Advisor Marshal Boule Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Mridtevde/Caiedor^a Sun & News Maple Valey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOUnS-A-OAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK ^- 948-4450 Please take notice that the Quarterly meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission has been changed from January 20, 1993 to January 27, 1993, 7:30 p.m, at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. All interested persons desiring to present zoning views either verbally or in writing will be given the opportuni­ ty to be heard. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedford, Clerk Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone: 948-2194 CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CREATE THE HASTINGS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT The front, back and inside views of World War II rationing books. yet to come. Kim Sigler. Hastings flamboyant lawyer and future governor of Michigan, an­ nounced he was running for senator. The federal government realized that men were needed in defense and farm work as well as soldiers, announced a labor survey. In Barry County , there was to be a b xise-tohousc canvass done by auxiliaries of lhe VFW and American Legion. They were to compile a registration of all labor, both common and skilled, male and female, with special em­ phasis on farm and defense labor. The men chosen for air raid wardens were sent to school to learn their duties. Some businesses suffered in wartime, and the Home Lumber Company gave notice that they were going out of business, "due to WPA order on building restrictions..." The last week in April gave the bad news to the people: The City of Hastings was unable to get an oil supply for new tarmac and lhe ci­ ty was forced to cut the local paving program. Burt Sparks ended 24 years as city engineer on May 1. 1942 and lhe paper gave him a nice trimite. On May 7. the Banner announced it was starting its 87th year The April flooding did more than take out, a bridge in Irving. After the water subsided, an old Indian Camp was discovered near Ray Hay woods farm. Il was described as "below nine mile square bridge." which in 1992 would be the Airport Road. In the same issue, the City Food and Beverage opened its door for the first time, ft was located “in the building formerly oc­ cupied by Feldpausch Market (148 E. State St). O.B. Wickett and Joe Thomas were managers. Mrs. Georgiana Bauer was honored for her fine work Eatem Star Work. The Bauer fami­ ly were longtime residents of Hastings and Barry County. The war moved closer to home. Lt Bernard Davis was killed in a crash. He was “One of the first Barry County residents to lose his life in World War II. Davis met his death in Panama. (Many more followed and all their names are on a plaque at the Athletic Field). The rationing board, having so much work to do. was granted on May 21. permission to use the supervisors' room in the courthouse for their work. The following week was a report on pro­ blems at Crooked Lake in Barry and Prairieville Townships. The contention was between having the lake level lowered or not. The controversy ended up in court in November 1942. Sugar rationing caused hardships for people who processed their own food. Special ap­ plications to purchase sugar for canning pur­ poses was announced in the June 4 paper. The same issuer said the home defense duty had 2.308 people who volunteered for home duty. The inter-city bus lines service schedule was cut. with fewer business between Battle Creek. Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The newly ordained son of Mrs. Leo Taffee. the Rev Fr. Robert Taffee. was to say his first mass in Hastings at the St. Lima Catholic Church in early June. Charlton Park again was accepted as a game preserve by the State of Michigan. The popular Blue Gill Festival was announced, ft was being held June 25-27. The June 18 issue reported that 59 school districts were represented as non-residents pupils in city schools. The new and enlarged A & P supermarket announced its opening in a “new location” on the southeast comer of Church and Court streets. To orientate the residents to the site, the Banner said. "The former location of Universal Grange " In 1992 it is lhe location of lhe Hastings City Bank. » | Pleas went out for old rubber Ito keep lhe Army rolling." An advertisement for J.C. Penney s talked about women at work: “They are working in factories of defense, making tools, munitions, airplanes. They are taking men’s places in civilian goods factories, on farms, in hundreds of kinds of laboratories..." The ad went on to discuss women wearing “uniforms." which were pant suits in denim and chambray . Up until this lime, women wearing pants in public were considered strange and lhe practice was not acceptable. Katherine McPharlin Kurtz s obituary was in the June 18. 1942. Banner, ft said she filled an important role in Hastings. "The Kurtz farm near the city limits, known as lhe “Pines.” due to her culinary skill, became a favorite place over a long period of years for entertainment for private dinners, luncheons, and ocher functions. "Mrs. Kunz." lhe paper continued, “was able to give the real home at­ mosphere to these through her choice menus and attractive table service...” The farm was located on the Woodlawn Road just east of Broadway. The last bit of news for June 1942 was the opening of the Ben Franklin Store on the southwest comer of State and Jefferson streets. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hastings shall hold a public hearing to hear and consider comments and questions in regard to the establishment of the proposed Hastings Local Development Finance Authority and the designation of the boundaries of proposed Authority District Number One. These proceedings of the City are being conducted pursuant to the Local Development Financing Act which is also known as Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986 ( “Act 281”). PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORITY If established by the City, the Hastings Local Development Finance Authority will be authorized to exercise the powers granted by Act 281 which includes the development and implementation of tax increment financing and development plans in the proposed authority District Number One. The jurisdiction of the authority shall be limited to the lands contained within the Authority District. BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT ■ The boundaries of the proposed Authority District Number One have the following legal descriptions of its property located in the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan: Commencing at a point common to the south bank of the Thomapple River and the northwest comer of Lot 62 Supervisor Glasgow s Addition No. 2. thence south to the northeast comer Lot 60 Supervisor Glasgow s Addition No. 2, thence westerly along the northerly line of Lot 60 to a point where the said northerly line intersects with the northerly line of State Street, thence southwesterly to a point common to the southeast corner of Lot 7 of John Licty's First Addition and southerly line of said State Street, thence southeasterly along lhe south line of said State Street to a point where said south line and State Street intersects with the north line of Clinton Street, thence westerly along the north line of Clinton Street to a point where said north line of Clinton Street intersects with the east line ot Orchard Street, thence south along the east line of Orchard Street to the northwest corner of Lot 34 Fair­ view Addition. Thence East 132 feet to the northeast comer of Lot 33 Fairview Addition, thence south along the southerly extension of the east line of Lot 33 Fairview Addition to a point where said east line intersects with the north section line of Section 20, Town 3 North. Range 8 West, thence west along lhe north line of said description 165 feet more or less to the southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 13 Kenfield's 2nd Addition, thence south 1 degree 49' west 170 feet, thence north 89 degrees west 149 feet, thence north 1 degree 49 east 170 feet to the north line of said Section 20. thence west along said section line lo the northeast cor­ ner Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City of Hastings, thence south along the east line of said addition to a point 16.5 feet south of the northeast corner of Lot 36 Ammon Eaton's Addition, thence east 32 feet, thence south 168.42 feet, thence west 32 feet to the west line common to the east 58 acres of the north one-half of the northeast ’/« of Section 20. Town 3 North, Range 8 West, thence south on said west line 563.78 feet more or less to the southwest corner of the east 58 acres of the north one-half of the northeast one-quarter of Section 20, thence east along the south line of the east 58 acres 1254 feet more or less to a point 660 feet west of the east line of said Section 20. thence south 990 feet along the west line common to the east 660 feet to the south one-half of the northeast one-quarter of Section 20. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, thence East 660 feet to the east line of said Section 20. thence south 330 feet to the one-quarter post common to Section 20 and Sec­ tion 21. thence east along the east and west one-quarter line 1320 feet more or less to a point common to the east and west one-quarter line and the north and south one-eighth line of the northwest one-quarter of Section 21 of Hastings Township. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, being the east boundary line of the corporate limits of the City of Hastings, thence northerly along said north and south one-eighth line 2685 feet more or less to a point com­ mon with the northeast corner of Lot 66 Supervisor Glasgow's Addition No. 2 and the south bank of the Thornapple River, thence northerly along the south bank of said river to the place of beginning, all in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. The following is a map showing the approximate boundaries of the proposed District: Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by BOB A. SCHUSTER AND BEVERLY A. SCHUSTER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC.. A DELAWARE CORPRATION Mortgagee doted April 13. 1990. ond recorded on April 20. 1990. in Liber 498 on poge 10 BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of fifty two thousand eighty and 54/100 Dollar* ($52,060.54). including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of *ole contained in »oid mor­ tgage and the »tatute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premi»e«. or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthou*e. Ho»ting». Ml. ot 11 00 a.m. on February 18 1993 Said premi»e» ore *ituated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY BARRY County Michigan and ore describ­ COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION IB TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST 1154.15 FECT FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC­ TION THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST ALONG SAID WEST SECTION LINE 165.00 FECT THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 28 EAST 264.00 FECT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 EAST. 165.00 FECT. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 WEST. 264.00 FECT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PP 408-03 018-007-30 The redemption period lhall be 6 month* from the date of »uch tale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale DATED January 7 1993 CITICORP MORTGAGE INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ond Associates P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (2 2) State of Michigan t'rooate toun County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate FILE NO 92-21051 SE Estate of MILDRED N. BRANT. DECEASED. Social Security No. 370-10-8020. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 21. 1993. ot 9:45 a m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Susan Strew requesting that Hasting* City Bank, of 150 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. be ap­ pointed personal representative of the estate of Mildred N. Brant, deceased, who lived ot 421 East Marshall. Hosting* Michigan ond who died December 27. 1992, ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 31. 1991 be ad­ mitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. December 30 1992 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 SUSAN E. STROW By; Richard J. Hudson 5200 East Center Rood Hostings. Michigan 49058 Following the public hearing, the City Council shall not. without additional public hear­ ings, incorporate into Authority District Number One. any land not included in the descrip­ tion of this Notice. TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING — The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 8. 1993. at 7:45 p.m. o'clock p.m. at the City Hall located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED At the public hearing the City Council will hear and con­ sider comments and questions pertaining to the establishment of the Authority, the designa­ tion of the boundanes of the District and all other matters concerning the adoption of the proposed resolution by the City Council pursuant to Act 281 Any resident, taxpayer or pro­ perty owner of City of Hastings. Township of Hastings. Barry County, the Barry Intermediate School District and the Hastings Area School District (the taxing units within which the pro­ posed District is located) has the right to be heard at the public hearing. (17) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, City of Hastings. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Telephone: 795-3385 This Notice was authorized by the City Council of the City of Hastings. Dated December 28. 1992 SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk ___________________________________ ____________________________________ City of Hastings �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1993 Down by 17, Middleville rallies to win Ryan Martin (34) goes in for a layup for two of his 14 points Tuesday evening in an 88-34 rout of Hillsdale. Bryan Sherry (12) appears to be getting fouled by a Hillsdale opponent as Matt McDonald looks for a possible rebound. Saxons come back by pasting Hillsdale by David T. Young Editor The holiday break and the return of Matt Brown apparently helped Hastings get past its one loss of the season thus far. Smarting from a 53-38 defeat at the hands of Harper Creek Dec. 18. the Saxons came out in an early fu.'l-court press and quickly demolished visiting Hillsdale cn route to an 88-34 thrashing Tuesday night. "We worked real hard over the holiday break to improve certain areas of our game." said coach Dennis O’Mara. "Maybe some lessons were learned al Harper Creek." The early part of the game also was a sort of welcome back party for high-scoring senior forward Matt Brown, who suffered a concussion in a contest against Lakewood Dec. 15 and sal out all of the Harper Creek game Brown, who entered lhe game with nearly a»20-poinl average, scored 12 points in the first half, one more than the entire Hillsdale team during the same 16 minutes. O'Mara said Brown's absence in the Harper Creek game wasn't the only reason for lhe upset loss, but commented that "We didn't make the necessary adjustments when Malt was out." It was no contest almost from the opening tip. The Saxons aggressively moved out to an 11-2 lead in the first three minutes, causing the Hornets to call a time out to regroup. But the assault was just beginning. Hastings' full-court pressure forced numerous turnovers and led to easy baskets, and by the lime the first-quarter buzzer sounded, it already was a 24-4 rout. "We had been a bit lax in our pressure defense," O'Mara explained. "We decided to put a little more pressure on the basketball." O'Mara began to substitute liberally in the second period, but that didn’t slow down the Saxons. With Brad Gee adding insult to injury by swishing a three-point basket just before the halftime buzzer, Hastings enjoyed a phenomenal 49-11 cushion at intermission. Al that point. Brown already had outscored Hillsdale. Gee had matched the Hornets' team total, Bryan Sherry had 10 points and Ryan Martin had nine coming off the bench. The two teams essentially played out the string the rest of the way, with both using reserve players for a longer spell than usual. "It was one of those nights." O'Mara said of Hillsdale's woes. "They didn't shoot well and we played good defense. It also was our best shooting night of the season." Indeed, the Saxons nade 33 of 62 shots from the floor, good for 53 percent, and they swished 11 of 17 three-pointers. In the end. 13 of the 14 Saxons got into the scoring column. Gee finished with 15 points to lead the way. Martin and Brown had 14 apiece. Sherry added 10 and Matt McDonald counted eight. The Saxons canned 65 percent of their three-point shot attempts, with just about everybody getting into the act. Martin had the most with three. McDonald had a fine all-around game, adding six rebounds, five steals and four assists. Gee also had four assists and Brown came up with eight rebounds. Hillsdale, which saw its overall season record drop to 2-4, was led by Ron Martin's 15 points. Hastings, which lifted its overall season mark to 4-1, 2-1 in the Twin Valley Conference, will be at Marshall Friday night. "Our goal is to try to play better each game," O'Mara said. "There are still some areas we know we'll have to step up if we're going to compete with the better teams in the league.” *«»m«i - i" ■ Middleville Tuesday night must have bor­ rowed the Buffalo Bills' game plan on com­ ing back to win after being virtually left for dead. The Trojans trailed Kclloggsvillc by as many as 17 points. 30-13. in the first half but rallied to steal away a 61-58 verdict and im­ prove their season record to 3-1, 2-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. Their performance came just two days after lhe Bills staged the greatest comeback in National Football League history, winning 41-38 after being down 35-3 in the third pe­ riod. "!t was an exciting game, a good one to win," said Middleville coach Kurt Holzheutcr. "11 was really satisfying to sec the kids come back. They made a great ef­ fort." Kclloggsvillc apparently had a game plan in which every attempt was made to slop the Trojans’ top scorer and rebounder. Jeff Roodvocts. The Rockets' strategy was foiled by 6-3 Middleville junior Mike Sarver, who started in place of David Olthousc, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Sarver collected 17 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting performance from the floor and grabbed six rebounds. Nathan Bundy and Andy Brewer also stepped up to pick up the slack, each scoring 10 points. Bundy also handed out five assists. Roodvocts finished with eight points, his lowest output of the season, but he hauled down 10 rebounds. Things didn't look good at all for the Trojans in the second quarter. They fell be­ hind by 17, but battled back to trail by eight, 31-23, at intermission. "We played very poorly on offense all night," Holzheutcr said. ""We did a lot of standing and dribbling around." Throughout most of the third and fourth periods, Middleville would make brief runs at the Rockets, cutting the deficit to three or four points, but Kclloggsvillc was able to pull away to eight- and nine-point advantages each time. The Trojans finally tied the game at 58-all on a basket by Roodvocts with about a minute and a half to go in the final quarter. Brewer scored with about 25 seconds left to put them ahead for the first time and a free throw by Matt Liu at the 0:12 mark iced the contest. "We won the game in the second half on our pressure defense and when we got into a full-court game," Holzheutcr said. Middleville will resume O-K Blue Conference action Friday at home when it entertains Wyoming Lee. Lake wood takes 3rd in invitational Hastings, Maple Valley spikers claim victories Maple Valley claimed its second volleyball victory in as many tries this season Monday night, at the same time Hastings won twice in a double dual meet. Two days earlier, on Saturday, Lakewood finished third in the 10-team Comstock Park Invitational. Hastings defeated host Middleville 15-6, 15-9 and Coopersville in dual matches in­ volving the three teams Monday evening. Middleville was able to turn things around and defeat Coopersville 15-11,15-6. The Trojans, who have only three veterans back from last year's squad, were playing in their season openers Monday evening. Unlike all other teams in the county, they did not have any invitational* or dual matches before the holiday break. "I felt the girls were a little tentative," said Middleville coach Cindy Middlebush. "They've got some good skills, but they need to talk to each other. Too many balls fell be­ tween them and the serving was off and on. "For most of these girls, it was their first varsity match." Middlebush added. "I'm sure that as they get more experienced they'll communicate better and be more aggressive." Carla Ploeg had 11 kills against Hastings and Laura Donkcr had six. Sophomore setter Courtney Rich had six assists. Middlebush said she was impressed with the serving and effort off the bench from ju­ nior Metta Bcdrick. Middleville grad wins most valuable award Former Middleville basketball star Doug Mesccar was voted most valuable player in lhe recent Russ DeVctte Holiday Classic tournament. The 6-6 Hope College senior had back-toback double figures performances in both scoring and rebounding in the Flying Dut­ chmen’s victories over Trinity Christian (111.), 106-80. and Grand Rapids Baptist. 96-81. Mesccar scored 14 points, grabbed 10 re­ bounds and blocked two shots in the win over Trinity Christian. In the championship game against GR Baptist, he collected 15 points. 13 rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals. Ten of his rebounds in the second game came off the defensive boards. In the first 10 games of the season. Mesccar had scored 129 points for a 12.9 per game average and he had 80 rebounds in 10 games for an 8.0 clip, he was 15th in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association in in­ dividual scoring and third in individual rebounding "She's kind of a natural motivator," the coach said. The Trojans handled Coopersville and were able to play everyone. "It was a team effort; everybody con­ tributed,” Middlebush said. Middleville was scheduled to take its 1-1 record into a Wednesday night (Jan. 6) quad meet. The Trojans and Hastings were to play Wayland and Forest Hills Northern, but not against each other. Middleville will play at Calvin Christian Saturday against the host school, Caledonia and Kenowa Hills. Hastings will be at the Lakewood tourna­ ment Saturday. Maple Valley moved its season record to 2­ 0 with a 15-7,15-3 decision over Dansville. "We were really moving well on the court for a change," said coach Carol Kraai. "We were communicating well, and our serving was oustanding." Leading the way in serving were Renee Rosin with four aces and Mindy Shoup with three. Jennifer Phenix paced the hitting attack with 11 kills and Rosin had five. Kraai made special mention of the defensive efforts of Lori Carpenter. Holly Taylor and Jenny Mittelstaedi. Setter Stephanie Bouwens had 11 assists. The Lions will play SMAA rival Olivet at home tonight. Lakewood beat all comers except eventual tourney champion Caledonia in pool play last Saturday. The Vikings bested host Comstock Park 15-3, 15-9; Freedom Baptist 15-9, 15-12 and Saugatuck 15-1, 15-0. They lost to Caledonia 15-10, 15-6. In the first round of championship play, they lost to Byron Center 16-14*. 15-7, but came back to win the consolation finals over Kclloggsvillc, 14-16, 15-4, 15-8. Coach Kelly Rowland said, "We beat our-, selves at the service line. But the mistakes we made can be ironed out. They're the mistakes of inexperience. Overall, we should get better." The Viking started the season last month by winning the Lansing Everett Invitational. Heather Mitchell led Lakewood Saturday with 38 kills and 23 blocks. Tami Nielsen had 32 kills and 12 blocks. Julie Shelton added 17 kills. Jessi Briseno scored 37 points on serves with 11 aces. Shelton had 32 points and eight aces, Nielsen came up with eight aces and Kary Hynes collected 35 service points. The Vikings, now 10-2 for the season overall, will be hosts for their own tourna­ ment Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Joining them will be Hastings, Ionia, Portland, Potterville and Grand Ledge. Lakewood will start Capital Circuit play tonight at Lansing Catholic Central. Jeff Taylor (20) tries a reverse layup for Delton. ’ SPORTS Delton wins dual mat tourney Delton checked in first at a dual meet wrestling tournament Wednesday (Dec. 30) at Grand Rapids Northview High School. The Panthers won their five dual meet en­ counters during the day to lift their season record to 7-6. Delton defeated Grand Rapids Union 48-28. Northview 43-30, Kenowa Hills 43-29, Spring Lake 63-3 and Muskegon Reeths-Puffer 40-35. "Our kids wrestled well fro.n top to bot­ tom," explained coach Aaron Tabor. "Our young kids are coming along well and our ex­ perienced kis are taking charge.” Four Panther matmen finished the day undefeated in five matches. Jason Charkowski. wrestling in both the 119- and 125-pound divisions, had four pins among his five victories. Sean Thomas (130 pounds) remained unbeaten for the season overall with five wins, which included three pins, a technical fall and a superior decision. Jason Thomas (145) pinned all five of his opponents and Rollie Ferris (275). defending Class B state champion, had two pins and three forfeits, lifting his season record to 11-0. Man Rick (189) contributed four indiv.dual wins during the dual meet tournament. The Panthers next will take on Kalamazoo Central in a dual meet at home Thursday evening before they travel to Hamilton for a tournament there Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton coach not discouraged by 30-point loss to Comstock Delton ran into a solid undefeated Comstock basketball team Tuesday night and suffered a 57-26 nonlcaguc defeat. Coach Jim Hogoboom said people who look just at the score will think the game was embarassing, but he saw his team do some encouraging things. "I'm not real displeased with our perfor­ mance." he said. "Comstock is as good a team as we'll sec all year long. They would be my pick to win the Wolverine Conference." Hogoboom also said he was impressed by the Colts' 6-8 star Chris Crawford, who scored 27 points during the evening. Noting that Crawford already has signed with Marquette University, the coach said. "He's a quality Division 1 player. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts as a freshman (at Marquette) next season. He’s probably the premier player in this area." Hogoboom praised the defensive efforts of Panther Jeff Taylor, who had the unenviable assignment of guarding Crawford despite giving away five to six inches. "Jeff did a tremendous job of guarding him, keeping him off the boards and contest­ ing him inside," he said. The coach also praised the efforts of Morgan McGowan, who held third-year se­ nior point guard Pete Hamct to eight points, about six to seven points below his pcr-gamc average. Delton was blown away in the first quarter. See DELTON, NEXT PAGE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 7, 1993 — Page 11 Lamb mat invitational planned for Saturday The 31st annual L.H. Lamb Invitational wrestling tournament is scheduled for all day Saturday at Hastings High School. Athletic Director Scott Bojanich said 10 schools will compete, including the host school. Middleville. Lakewood. Baitle Creek Central, Battle Creek Harper Creek. Charlotte. Greensille. Grand Ledge, Ionia and Lowell. Lakewood is the defending champion. The Vikings amassed 157 team points last year to halt Charlotte’s two-year reign as Lamb titlist. Hastings finished eighth in the 10-tcam filed in 1992. but looks to move up. as does Mid­ dleville, which took sixth. Delton, which checked in fourth at last year’s Lamb Invitational, will wrestle this Saturday at a tournament in Hamilton. First-round matches for this year’s tourney in Hastings are scheduled for 9:30 a m. ’’The finals won’t be until 5 p.m. or after, but if things progress quickly, it may be earlier." Bojanich said. Some key area w restlers who will be back to compete in this year’s tourney are: — Jerry Jordan of Lakewood, who was se­ cond at 112 pounds and now competes at 125. — Kiley Webster of Middleville and Clayton McKenzie of Hastings, both of whom have been wrestling at 119 this season They locked up in a tough match in lhe consolation finals last year at 105. with McKenzie winn­ ing 3-1. — Jason Thomas of Delton, who was se­ cond al last year’s Lamb tourney and now wrestles at 145. — Sean Thomas of Delton, tournament champion at 125 last year, now at 130. — Carl Fedcwa of Lakewood, who at 140 a year ago. is now at 145. — Darrell Slaughter of Hastings, third at 160 in last year's tourney, returning at the same weight division. — Seth Nelson of Middleville, who took fourth at 171 a year ago. and who still is at 171 this season Slow start dooms Lions in 66-46 loss to Portland A miserable first quarter again took its toll on Maple Valley's basketball team Tuesday night in a 66-46 loss to Portland. The Lions fell behind 24-6 in the opening eight minutes, but were outscored just 42-40 in the other three periods. "It would have been a good ballgame if it hadn't been for that first quarter." said coach Jerry Reese. "We played them evenly the rest of the way." Maple Valley made only two of eight field goal attempts in the first period and then warmed up a bit in the second quarter, hitting 6 of 12 and staying even with Portland. "The first quarter has been our nemesis ev­ erywhere we go," said Reese. "We just get started slowly for some reason. We're still developing” Not helping things was that Portland canned 18 of 26 shots in the first half for a sizzling 69 percent. The team finished with 25 of 50 for an even 50 percent while Maple Valley was a cold 30 percent, on 16 of 54. Portland also outrebounded the Lions 23­ 16. but since it was shooting so well there weren’t many boards for Maple Valley to gel. Reese pointed out that his team got «:x of the eight misses Portland had in the first half. Gabc Priddy scored 12 points to lead the Lions, Mike Trowbridge had nine and Greg Garn eight. Sophomore Cory Hamilton handed out four assists. Maple Valley, now 1-4 for the campaign overall, will be al Bellevue Friday night for an SMAA contest. DELTON, continued from page 10_______________ falling behind 17-2. and Comstock was sit­ ting on a 28-11 advantage at the half. "We got good shots in the first quarter," Hogoboom said. "They just didn't fall. And we wern’t stopping Crawford at the other end." Hogoboom said the Panthers showed some Kids1 wrestling signup is Jan. 11 The Lakewood Wrestling Club will have a signup at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. for the U.S Kids Freestyle Wrestling program in the Lakewood High School cafeteria. Youngsters arc urged lo remember to bring a birth certificate and $20 each for membership. Practice will start Feb. 16. For more information, call Bob Veitch at 374-8490. good things in the early part of third period, hitting their first four shots and cutting the deficit to 13. but then Crawford kicked his scoring into high gear and widened the gap. He scored 10 of his 27 points in the third quarter. Jay Anncn paced the Panthers' offensive attack attack with 15 points and Taylor was held to six after a 30-plus performance against Galesburg-Augusta before the holiday break. Delton made just 11 of 41 shots from the floor for a frigid 27 percent. The Colts, meanwhile, were just the opposite with a siz­ zling 67 percent, on 22 of 33. Comstock also won the battle of the boards. 23-16. The loss dropped the Panthers' season record to 1-3 overall. They will play at home Friday night against Battle Creek Pennfield, a Kalamazoo Valley Association opponent. BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixers Rowdie Giris 4OV4-2746; Dewey’s Auto Body 40-28; Dads Post No. 241 40-28; Three Ponies Tack 37-31; Outward Appearance 37-31; Girrbach’s 36-32; Miller Real Estate 35- 33; Grandmas Plus One 35-33; Jo’s Book­ keeping 35-33; Two J’s 33 Mi-34 *6; Sabre Manufacturing 31-37; Hastings Bowl 29Vi-38Vi; Michelob 25Vi-42'6; T M Lassies 21-47. Good Games & Series: J. Soimes 168-472; B. Anders 166-476; H. Hewitt 158-455; M. Wieland 195-527; S. Lancaster 170-477; S. VanDenburg 210-548; D. Coenen 167-450; S. Nevins 178-475. Good Games: M Maus 152; M Kill 166; G. Gibson 200; B. Moore 149; L. Warner 138; A. Elliston 171; N. O’Donnell 142; J. Rice 162; P Wilson 158; A. Hall 157; C. Graham 147; D. Keeler 169; N. Bayha 143. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 42-26: Hecker’s Ins. 36- 32; Good Time Pizza 34-34; Kent Oil 33- 35; Al & Pete’s Sport SI op 33-25; DJ Electric 32-36; Carlton Ctr. Exc. (make up game) 31-33; Dorothy’s Hairstyling (make up game) 27-37. Good Games & Series: T. Christopher 209-550; J McMillen 200-529; L. Elliston 186-515; S Merrill 171-499; B Hathaway 161-459; E. Ulrich 155-461; D. Coenen 164-484; B. Maker 172-476; L. Schantz 180-458; S Greenfield 191-497; J Richard­ son 180-471; S. Drake 170-486; D Morawski 171-459; D. Harding 166-464; J. Doster 170-421. Good Games: L. Dawe 157; M. Merrick 155; B Wilson 154; H Coenen 159 Thursday AngeLs McDonald's 49-11; Nashville Chiropractic 34- 26; Hardluck Bowlers 33-23; Stefano’s Pizza 27V*-32M,; G & D 24Mr-35Mi; Unknowns 24V4-35V6; Olde Towne Tavern 24-32; Ray James Elec. 19W-28V*. Good Games & Series: J. Del Cotto 154; L. Apsey 242-533; C Cuddahec 180, 176. 502; BL Cuddahec 178; T Daniels 199. 181. 505; R. Haight 210; N McDonald 170; K. Leineer 120; L. Colvin 171-178; C Nichols 184; Norris 143; S Griffith 146; B Causault 152; C. Burpee 165; A. Perez 180-161; L A spinal I 179. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 43*4-24%; F. H Parties 43-25; Mace’s Ph 36-32; Hair Care 35-33; Cor­ nerstone Realty 33-35; Nashville Chiropractic 32-36; Varney’s Sables 31-37; Nashville Locker 31-37; Valley Realty 30K-37&; Lifestyles 25-43. High Games and Series: S. VanDenburg 237-622; L. Elliston 224-518; B. Norris 177-472; S. Brimmer 131-470; P. Castleberry 164-450; B. Johnson 163-447; J. Shanafelt 161-437; R. Reichard 192-437; V Peake 164-418; P. Vaughn 155-416; L. Johnson 150-415; A. Tertian 102-289; M. Beckwith 155-373. C. Shellenbarger 140; P. Smith 178; D. Lawrence 149; N. Varney 160; M. Brimmer 159; S. Pennington 172; B. Miner 159. E. Mesecar 470; P. Frederickson 375. Sunday Night Mixed BSer's 45-27; Rude Ones 43-29; Alley Cats 42-30; Die Hards 42-30; Load Hogs 42-30; Red & Black 42-30; Wanders 40-32; Fnends 39-33; H&H 38-34; Really Rotten 38 34; TNT 37-35; Leftovers 36-36; Holey Rollers 37; 35Hooter Crew 33-39; Misfits 31-41; Country Kin 30-42; Get Along Gang 26-46. Men’s Good Games & Series: C. Willson 185-458; B. Lake 209-530; D. Welch 212-537; M. Zimmerman 184-534; J. Haight 199- 487; K Lambeth 181-506; B. Allen 181-462; D. Snyder 177-525; R. Swift 200- 550 Women’s Good (James & Series: B Thomason 175-476; T. Huev 162-407; A. Sutliff 172-400; D. Kelly 188-531; L. Allen 171-398; B. Moody 192-550; D. Snyder 233-595; N. Taylcr 168-454. Tuesday Mixed Mass Confusion 8-4; Woodmansee Construction 7-5; Thomapple Valley Equip­ ment 7-5; 3 J’s 7-5; Misfits 7-5; NKOTB 6-6; Middle Lakers 5-7; Mason/Davis Line 5-7; Naughty & Nice 5-7; Consumers Concrete 5-3; Cascade Home Improvement 4-4; Neil’s Print­ ing 2-10. Mens High Games & Series R. Neymeiyer 195-507; P. Schlachter 179; J. Jacobs 180; D. Cole 187-530; B. Woodmansee 201- 545; D. Endres 213-586. High Games & Series S. Huver 146; T. Crabtree 143; A. Graham 135; B. Wilkins 188; B. Tracy 187-468; E. Johnson 191; T. Weeks 189. Rec. *3 Classic Realty 4-0; Fairchild’s 3-1: Outlaws 3-1; Carlton Center Ex. 3-1; Deckers 2-2; Davis Roofing 2-2; Freeport Supply 1-3; Drunk 1-3; Barry Auto. 1-3. 30 or More Over Avg.: B. Heath 191-499; M. Spencer 171-427; M. Maurer 177-461; D. Lambert 235-573; M. Porritt 208-522; G. Yoder 211-550; M. Christiansen 201-463; J. Rugg 201 -492 (Words for Y’s) YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Youth Council’s High School Floor Hockey Games played: Edger 12 vs. Foy’s 4; Micanlish won by forfeit over Bell. Edger........................................................... 3-0-0 Foy............................................................... 2-1-0 Micanlish......................................................1-2-0 Bell...............................................................0-3-0 Adult Indoor Soccer Red 3 vs. Yellow 13; While 4 vs. Navy 2. Kelly 15 vs. Lt Blue I Kelly............................................................4-04) White.......................................................... 3-1-0 Yellow........................................................ 3-1-0 Navy............................................................1-2-0 Maroon....................................................... I -2-0 Lt. Blue.......................................................0-3-0 Red.............................................................. 0-3-0 High School 3 on 3 Division I: Tobias...........................................................1-0-0 Bell................................................................1-0-0 Smith.............................................................1-O-C Mathews.......................................................0-1-0 Walden ....................................................... 0-1-0 Willison....................................................... 0-1-0 The YMCA high school floor hockey champions are (kneeling) Grant Gibson, (back, from left) Derek Chandler, Gift Sinthuphan. Mike Storms. Robert Wager and Matt Kirkendall. Missing from the photo is Clay Edger Division II: Vandenburg............................................... I-0-1 Maxon........................................................ I -0-0 DeMott....................................................... 1-0-0 McAlvey.................................................... 0-0-1 Miles........................................................... 0-0-1 Cook........................................................... 0-1-0 Kuhlman..................................................... 0-1-0 Men’s Basketball C League: Riverbend 39 vs. Hastings Mutual 29; Ag. Boys 34 vs. Miller Real Esute 23. B Minor League: Viking 26 vs. Garrison 57; Flexfab 54 vs. Clearview Properties 64; Larry Poll Realty 65 vs. Hastings Fiberglass 53. B Major League: Graphic Embroidery 66 vs. Cappon Oil 76: Piston Ring 67 vs. Green­ field Guards 50; Lakewood Merchants 79 vs. Bosley Pharmacy 74. A League: Hastings Savings and Loan 60 vs. Peterson’s 77; Hamiltons Excavating 87 vs. Bosley’s Pharmacy 54. The Christmas Classic three-on-three basketball champions in the sixth-grade division are (from left) Josh Warren, Adam Whitney, Luke Warner and Jim Storms. Standings C League: Riverbend........................................................ 3-0 Viatec...............................................................1-1 Ag Boys........................................................... 2-1 Miller Real Esate......................................... 0-2 Hastings Mutual............................................ 0-2 A League: Hamilton Exc.............................. J................. 2-0 Hastings Savings & Loan.............................. 1-1 Peterson................................ ,................1-1 B League: Minor Clearview Properties.................. r............... 3-0 Garrisons.........................................................2-1 Larry Poll Realty....................... 2-1 Fiberglass.........................................................1-2 Viking...............................................................1-2 Flexfab.............................................................0-3 B League: Major Cappon Oil..................................................... 3-0 LW. Merchants.............................................. 3-0 Bosley.............................................................. 2-2 Piston Ring......................................................1-3 Graphic Embroidery..................................... 0-3 Greenfield Guards......................................... 0-3 Adult floor hockey The YMCA will have a manager’s meeting Monday .Jan. 11. at 8 p. m. in the YMCA of­ fice, 232 E. Sate St., for the organization of the 1993 adult city floor hockey league. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this year's season, or any new teams, are encouraged to attend. League organization, rule changes fees and league starting times will be discussed. Teams will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit on lhe number of learns that can play so attendance at this meeting is important. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. The league is slated to begin Jan. 30. Cheerleading dink Girls in third through sixth grades will have the opportunity lo participate Mondays and Wednesdays in a two-week cheerleading clinic. The program begins Jan. 11 and ends Jan. 20. Participants will also cheer at a Hastings High School varsity basketball game. Jan. 22. The program will be held at the Hastings High School cafeteria from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 and sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register. Sunday family open gy ms Beginning Sunday. Jan. 24. and continuing every Sunday until March 14. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gy m open. The program is geared for families. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller­ skating (bring your own equipment). Cost for the activity is $5 per family. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be ac­ companied by a parent. The cost for those in seventh grade or older who come without a parent is $2 per person. Youth indoor soccer Beginning Saturday. Jan. 30. until Feb. 27. the YMCA will offer indoor soccer to youth in grades one through eight. The program will lake place in the Hastings High School gym Fifth- and sixth-graders will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a m., first and second-graders from 9:45 to 10:45. third- and fourth-graders from II a m. to noon, and seventh- and eighth-graders from noon to 1 p.m. Cost of the five-week program is $10. Par­ ticipants may also pay $2 per visit. Scholar­ ships are available upon request. Prercgistration is not required. The Christmas Classic three-on-three basketball champions in the seventh- and eighth-grade Division I are (from left) Ed Youngs, Joe Lyons. Rocky Wager and Jay Bolthouse. Seventh- and eighth-grade Division II champions in the three-on-three Christmas Classic are (from left) Casey King, Darik Anderson, Travis Williams and Paul Stewart. The high school champions for the three-on-three Christmas Classic are (from left) Shane Sarver. Damon Hildreth, Brad Gardner and Marvin Tobias. Family fun night The YMCA uill sponsor a family fun night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. I5.atthe Middleville high school gym and pool. Activities will include volleyball. basket­ ball. old-time movies, crafts and swimming. Cost for the evening is $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 7, 1993 McKELVEY, continued from page 5 Write us a Letter! 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And walk for healthier babies. they fell we needed. When they got through, their recommendation was to Jry lo save the old courthouse, but they said don't put any more money in the thing across the road, lhe old courts and lau building." McKelvey said. "Thai’s been one of the biggest challenges and biggest headaches to try and figure out a way lo replace that building and not have lo ask for additional millage. We asked for mil­ lage to save the courthouse and make it handicapped accessible and the people backed us up on it. and we asked for millage for the 91 I and they went along with that...but the old building over here we figured somehow we wanted lo try to replace that without ask­ ing for millage and we finally think we've succeeded in doing that. We won't really know for sure until bids come in. which will be another six or eight weeks." he said several weeks ago. The county will have to go back to draw­ ing board again if bids go too high. The county started saving money from the Delinquent Tax Fund for a new Courts and Law Building about 1986-87. McKelvey said, when the County Board decided lo wean its general fund from dependency on the delinquent tax fund. "In our own minds we knew that we would have to do something with that building. I don't know that the public is completely convinced yet. but if they would come up and take the time to see and hear about the problems with that building (they would understand). "I think the majority of people are in back of us on it anyway. There's just a handful out there trying to stir up some opposition on it. If they knew all the facts themselves they probably wouldn't be opposed to it. "McKelvey said. The county has had plenty of challenges in the past decade, he said, talking about set­ tling the dispute with 4-H about its aban­ doned former camp on land the county owned and noting the county's dissatisfaction about the Area Agency on Aging, which administers federal and state funding to local senior citizens programs. In addition, "two years ago we had lo try to convince the Road Commission, which we succeeded, to deviate from that no snow (plowing) policy (on evenings, weekends and holidays). I don't believe in that policy. I didn't then and I still don't." McKelvey said. On a more cheerful note, he said, he is happy about lhe excellent cooperation that has developed between lhe county and the city of Hastings. "I know the relations between the county and lhe townships have been much better than it was when I first came on the board. Townships and county have been working on mapping and computerizing voter regis­ tration. I wish there were more things the county and townships could work together on. "I do not like to see governmental units wranggling back and forth." Computerization has made county gov­ ernment more efficient in the past 10 years. McKelvey said. "Il costs money, but it's probably been considerably cheaper" because "it has saved add*ng a lot of personnel." "Another thing that has been very impor­ tant is creating the (county) coordinator po­ sition. Judy Peterson. She has done a very gix>d job; her heart’s in the county. That has been a tremendous help and has saved us money. Wc do a lot better job on bidding and purchasing. On the budgeting process, she's just a tremendous help. She keeps watch on that all the time. She's a help on personnel matters. Wc had to have some help and different counties have gone different ways. "Wc thought the people of the county would accept it faster than they would a manager or controller. She has whatever power wc (the County Board) give her. It has been a tremendous help. If it wasn’t for Judy wc would be doing a lot more work." McKelvey recalled that he worked nights and weekends on the budget when he was first appointed to serve as chairman of the County Board's Finance Committee. "Wc had no one to do any typing for us or anything." Discussing county employees, he said. "I think morale of our employees is improving, particularly in law enforcement. I'm sure it has in the entire county. I think its the Board ot Commissioners altitude. It's a smaller board and more personal. And we've tried to work with them in every way we can..I know one thing that morale is a lot better here than it was 10 years ago." "We do have an awful good group of em­ ployees here. They're all dedicated and hard­ working and wc try lo do whatever wc can for them." McKelvey said. And now that he'll no longer be sitting at his County Board desk when the Jan. 12 meeting rolls around. McKelvey said. "I hope that I've played enough of a part in it so that they'll at least miss me a little bit," he smiled. "I've enjoyed every bit of it." Hastings man gets a year in jail for slapping child severely Cal the March ol Dimes Binh Delects Foundation and sign up today! CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 In Memoriam National IN MEMORIAM In memory of Tracy Alan Wilson who passed away Jan. 4, 1987. He is sadly missed by his family & friends. $2OO-$5OO WEEKLY Assem­ ble products al home. Easy! No selling. You’re paid direct Fully Gu aran teed . FREE infonnation-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2900 Copyright « M1013750._______________ Send someone a happy ad ... Ph. 948-8051 Lost & Found LOST: FEMALE Boxer, Fawn color, white dot on back of neck, last seen on Freeport Road, heading south towards Hastings, no tags or collar, goes by the name of Tara. CHILDREN HEARTBROKEN! If found, caU 765-3058 or 945-3405, ext 348._________ LOST-REWARD! Small black and white dog, area of East Center Road and Cogswell Road. New Year’s Day. 945-9371. Help Wanted ACTIVITY ASSISTANT Part time position for 138 bed SNF. Currently there are two full time and one part time employees in this department Individuals must be creative, innovative, and self motivated. Responsible for resident assessment, bed side program, charting and planning special events. Must have some college or 3 plus years of experi­ ence in a SNF. Excellent wages and working conditions. Send resume and work history to Rita Pills, Activity Director, Thor­ napple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. DIVERSIONAL ACTIVITY CLERK New position deve­ loped for 138 beds. SNF. Must have excellent clerical and people skills. Typing and filing a must You should be self moti­ vated and able to relate to our elderly residents. Send resume and salary history lo Rita Pitts, Activity Director, Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, MI 49058. SOCIAL WORKER A Fami­ lies First worker is needed to provide services lo clients in Barry County. Families First is an intensive, short term, in-home crisis intervention and family education program designed lo service families where at least one child is at risk of out-of­ home placement because of abuse, neglect, or delinquency. The social worker’s responsibil­ ities include providing direct services (concrete, counseling, educational, referral, etc.) to families in their own home. Bachelor's degree in human service field with one to two years experience with children and families required (MSW preferred). Competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Please send resume and cover letter by January 11, 1993 to Families First Supervisor, Lutheran Child & Family Service, 2041 30th St, Allegan. Ml 49010.________ TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in HASTINGS area. Regardless of training, write W.N. Hopkins, Box 711, T. Worth. TX 76101. 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Send references to Ad #177, c/o The Reminder, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058. WALL LAKE, DELTON: Modem lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit & references. Phone 623-8218. H usiness Services BONANZA CONTRACT­ ING: Drywall finishing special­ ist Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.____________ BUCKET TRUCK SERVICE tree work, painting, & odd jobs. 945-2545. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. CaU 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Cali 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Rand son Hcstcrly. 945-2545. CHEAP! 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Special thanks to Father Chuck Fischer and Sister Marie Ursula of Si. Rose Church, for the many prayers and visits and the support they extended to all of us. We are grateful lo Patty Pumford and Eunice Fisher of Barry Community Hospice for the excellent care they provided to Ike and to Sandy Walter of BCH who offered so much comfort to us when he died. Through visits, calls and cards, friends and neighbors showed their regard for Ike and for us. Your kindnesses will not be forgotten. Phyllis Babcock Raymond Babcock Pat & Pat Babcock Terri & Rocky Pease ___________ and grandchildren CARD OF THANKS The family of Ruth N. Converse would like to thank everyone who brought in food, sent flowers, cards and money in the time of our sorrow. A special thank you to Mr. Wren for making things a lot easier; and lo Reverend Mettler for the service. An extra special thank you to Shelly Rowlings of the Shel Mar Facility in Coopersville for taking such good cane of Ruth and making her a part of their family. A 23-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years probation for slapping his six-week-old baby so hard lhe child had to be hospitalized. William E. Fletcher, of 4| 1 W. Court St.. was allowed lo plead guilty to second-degree child abuse in exchange for dropping charges of first-degree child abuse. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said there is a possibility the baby will have permanent brain damage from the slapping, which caused the baby's brain to swell. In other recent court business: • A March 18 final pre-trial date and a March 22 trial date were set for a 29-year-old Jenison man accused of fondling three young girls at a cahip in Yankee Springs Township last May. L Christophcjr M. Starr, of 2471 Lamplighter. Jenison, allegedly touched two girls, an 11ycar-old and a 12-ycar-old, in the vaginal area, and fondled another 13-ycar-old girl's breasts. Starr is charged with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and one count of fourth-degree sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. • Timothy G. Muller. 21, of 1500 Cole, NE, Grand Rapids, was sentenced to two years in prison for possession of marijuana, second offense. Muller also was sentenced to a year in jail for fleeing a police officer, but the sentences will be served concurrently. Muller was allowed to plead guilty to the two charges in exchange for dropping another pending charge. • A Delton man, Norman J. Hyatt, 42, of 10966 Pine Lake Road, was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing marijuana with intent to sell it. Hyatt pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for dropping charges that he was in possession of cocaine and that he is a habitual offender. • Kenneth Garlinger. 38, of 14 Springfield Road, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to charges of carrying a concealed weapon, a revolver, in his car. Garlinger originally was charged with as­ sault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a weapon while committing a felony, but the charges were dismissed after a preliminary exam. During the exam, the couple Garlinger was alleged to have threatened could not say for certain if the object Garlinger threatened them with was a gun. Garlinger was bound over on the added charge of carrying a concealed weapon in­ stead. Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 2. • Patrick R. Dickenson. 22, of 234 N. Walnut, Vermontville, pleaded no contest to a charge of malicious destruction of a build­ ing over $100. He was allowed to plead to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of assault with a deadly weapon. Dickenson is alleged to have gone lo a home on Hickory Road last July, hit a Johnstown resident and smashed in several windows of the house. The destruction charge is punishable by up to four years in prison. Sentencing is set for Jan. 28. • Russell C. Morgan. Sr.. 39, of 2626 Maple Grove Road, pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of resisting arrest in exchange for dismissal of other charges, including assault and breaking and entering. The resisting charge is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in jail. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 28. • A 25-ycar-old Hickory Corners man’s motion for bond pending the appeal of his case was denied. Scott A. Branch was convicted by a jury of Court News fleeing and eluding police, second offense, and was sentenced to four years in prison in 1991. • Lisa L. Planck, 19, of Main St., Nashville, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted larceny from a building. She was allowed to plead to the larceny charge in exchange for dropping charges that she embezzled more than $100 from Charlie’s South End party Store where she worked as an employee. The larceny charge is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Sentencing was set for Jan. 21. • Howell resident Janace K. Harris. 37, of 9971 Oak Grove Road, pleaded guilty lo one count of writing a check with no account. She pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for dropping two other counts of writ­ ing bad checks and charges that she is a ha­ bitual offender. The no account check writing charge is punishable by up to two years in prison. Sentencing was set for Jan. 14. Orangeville man accused of attacking couple with gun J-Ad Graphics News Service A 37-ycar-old Orangeville Township man has been arrested on charges that he attacked his estranged wife and another man with a gun in a home on Marsh Road near Plainwell early Monday morning. Barry County Sheriffs deputies reported that Rodney Fitzpatrick, who has been sepa­ rated from his wife for more than two months, went lo his wife's house on Marsh Road at 1:15 a.m. Whiic there, deputies said, he heard another man's voice coming from inside lhe home and threatened his wife, telling her if she had another man in the house, he would kill him. When the woman shut the front door in Fitzpatrick's face, he broke into the house through the kitchen window, deputies said. A fight ensued, during which Fitzpatrick al­ legedly assaulted the other man with a .22 caliber firearm. Deputies said shots were fired, but no one was injured. They added that the incident is still under investigation. Fitzpatrick was arraigned in District Court Tuesday on four felony charges, including assault with the intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison, breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which carries a possi­ ble 15-ycar prison sentence; possession of a weapon with unlawful intent, punishable by up to five years in prison; and possession of a firearm during a felony, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. Fitzpatrick was released from the Barry County Jail on $50,000 bond Tuesday. A preliminary examination date was set for Jan. 15. Police Beat Kalamazoo teenager is break-in suspect ASSYRIA TWP. - A Kalamazoo teenager was arrested on charges of breaking into a home on Day Road. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. Police believe Virgil E. Owen. 17, of 5476 Dorchester, tried getting into the house around 1:25 p.m. Monday. The homeowner's daughter-in-law was home at the time and called police when she heard banging at the doors of the home. The burglar used a screwdriver to open the back door, but discovered someone was in the home and fled into the woods behind the house. Tracking dogs from the Pcnnficld Township Police Department were brought to the scene, and they followed what they believe to be the burglar’s trail. It led them to the home of one of Owen’s relatives, where Owen was arrested. Weather causes New Year's Eve crashes BALTIMORE TWP. - A three-car accident on M-37 New Year’s Eve left two people injured. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. It was one of two crashes reported last Thursday night. Phillip R. Hurless, 30, of 6334 Thornapplc Lake Road, Nashville, was heading south at 8:40 p.m. when he lost control of his pickup truck, hit a tree, and bounced out into the roadway. He was then hit by a car driven by Karen E. Dean, 23, of 13016 23 Mile Road, Marshall. Hurless and Dean then were hit by a car driven by Paul E. Ramesh. 22, of South Bend, Ind. Hurless and one of his passengers, Terri L. Keeler. 34. received minor injuries. Police report three people other people were injured in a two car accident on M-37 near Lacey Road in Johnstown Township New Year's Eve. Delton resident Mary T. Short, 50. of 6633 Lammers Road, was castbound attempting to make a right-hand turn onto M-37 when her car hit a ptch of ice and skidded into a northbound car driven by Rick A. Bucrkcl. 30, of 777 Akron Boulevard. Kent. Ohio, police said. Short. Bucrkcl. and Bucrkcl's passenger, Dorothy A. Bcurkcl, 25. all received minor injuries. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-01-14.pdf b2e6948e83e128f3d9d62ec108551dba PDF Text Text City OKs permit for entertainment Legislator talks Saxons preparing about misconceptions for big showdown See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JANUARY 14. 1993 VOLUNE 138. NO 45 News Briefs New immunization hours announced The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has announced new hours for immunizations The service will be offered at the Health Department every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 945-9516. JEDC meeting is rescheduled The regular Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 13. has been called off and reset for 8:30 a.m. Thursday . Jan. 21. at the Hastings industrial incubator Benefit dinner to help child A benefit dinner for a 3-ycar-old girl with a brain tumor is planned for 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 23, al the Com­ munity Center in Freeport The dinner urert by the Foe-pen Boosters, will help defray some of the costs of treatment for Randi Thomas, daughter of George and Pans Thomas of Freeport. She already has undergone surgery and chemotherapy and is looking to have radiation more surgery in the next year Right to Life plans dinner Barry County Right to Life will have a fund-raising dinner al 6:30 p.m. Thurs­ day. Jan 21. at the Grace Wesleyan Church on South Hanover Street in Hastings. For more information or reservations, call 943-2256 or 945-9906. Gun Lake Fest set for Jan. 30 Robert Wenger chosen vice chair Orvin Moore chairs County Board by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Seeing that a new Barry County Courts and Law Building becomes a reality will be one of the most time consuming and challenging tasks the County Board of Commissioners will face in 1993, predicts new Board Chairman Orvin Moore. Fourth-term Commissioner Moore unani­ mously was elected to lead the new County Board of Commissioners in 1993. Commissioner Robert Wenger also was elected unanimously to serve as vice chair­ man. Tuesday’s brief organizational session was the first official meeting for the four newly elected commissioners, returning the board to an all-Rcpublican body. The meeting also was the first for the larger eight-member board. Through reapportionment based on the 1990 census, the board’s pi<vious seven dis­ tricts were increased to eight, beginning this year. "I must emphasize the fact that together we can resolve whatever comes before this com­ mission," Moore told the board. Issues that will need attention in 1993, he said, arc the E-911 Central Dispatch, which will soon become operational; continued work inward a new Courts and Law Building; expansion of county park areas; continually trying to meet the needs of county senior cit­ izens; the continual battle of financial needs for all county services; and the need for long range planning in many service areas. "Hopefully these and many other issues will be addressed and resolved in 1993," Moore said. "Together, this can be accom­ plished and be a positive experience for the residents of Barry County." •Development: Robert Wenger, chairman; Sandy James and Lew Newman. •Central Services: Sandy James, chair­ woman; Gordon Fuhr and Orvin Moore. •Criminal Justice: Ethel Boze, chair­ woman; Robert Wenger and Mark Doster. On/in Moore (center), new Barry County Board chairman; and Robert Wenger, new vice chairman, take their oaths of office from County Clerk Nancy Boersma. Moore said 1993 promises to be an "excit­ ing year, a new era." "For the first time, we as commissioners wl.'fwrvr ands Republican governor "The dedication and experience that each commissioner brings to this commission, certainly will be of benefit to Barry County." he said. Moore welcomed new commissioners Lew Newman. Mark Duster. Sandy James and Gordon Fuhr and told them their jobs arc "very unique and certainly one of the mosi interesting jobs you will ever encounter." The board ratified the 1993 appointments to the wven Handing committees. as pre­ sented by Moore. Inc comrrqtttc assign­ ments arc: •Finance: Marjorie Radant, chairwoman; Gordon Fuhr and Orvin Moore. •Personnel: Lew Newman, chairman; Ethel Bozc. Mark Doster and Marjorie Radanl, as an alternate. •Property: Gordon Fuhr, chairman; Marjorie Radant and Orvin Moore. •Human Services: Mark Doster, chairman; Ethel Bozc and Sandy James. The County Board's representatives on var­ ious county-related agencies and boards in­ clude: Airport Board — Orvin Moore and Gordon Fuhr, Barry-Eaton Board of Health — Marjorie Radant. Ethel Bozc and Lew Newman; Community Action Agency -- Lew Newman and Sandy James; Central Dispatch/E-9i 1 - Robert Wenger and Orvin Moore; Classification -- Mark Doster and Ethel Bozc; Commission on Aging - Ethel Boze and Mark Doster; Department of Public Works — Robert Wenger, Orvin Moore and Gordon Fuhr; Economic Development Corp. - Orvin Moore and Robert Wenger, Joint Economic Development Commission - Robert Wenger and Ethel Boze; Jordan Lake Board - Orvin Moore; LEPC - Orvin Moore; Mental Health — Marjorie Radant and Ethel Bozc; Mid­ Counties Consortium -- Marjorie Radant and Lew Newman; Mortgage Review Board Marjorie kadant; Parks & Recreation Board Sandy James; Potawatomi RC&D -• Robert Winger and Orvin Moore: Area Agency on Aging - Mark Doster and Lew Newman; Safety Committee - Gordon Fuhr; Solid Waste -- Robert Wenger; Transportation Ethel Boze, Sandy James and Robert Wenger; CDRC - Ethel Bozc; Rcmonumcntation Robert Wenger and Orvin Moore; Planning Lew Newman; and Federal Emergency Management Act - Sandy James. Retired Com. didn't believe 'it couldn't be done' by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Rae M. Hoarc jokes that she was "forced" to run for the Barry County Board of Commissioners and didn't even know what the job entailed when she first ran for public office. Thousands of miles and 17 years later. Hoare broadened the spectrum of what a commissioner can accomplish because she was willing to sink her teeth into the job. Many times she said she proved that ’something" could be done when others fold her it was impossible. The 12th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival this year will be held on one day. Saturday. Jan. 30. at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. The activities will begin at 8 a m. with a men’s and women's six-kilometer run or four-kilometer walk, followed by a broomball tournament, pony odes, swim suit fashion show, an appearance by Bozo tf*c clown, a magic show, food booths, children’s games, a chicken drop, a mountain bike race, ice bowling, a hit the outhouse golf game, a snowmobile poker run, an ice fishing contest, a men’s hairy chest contest, an arm wrestling tournament, the everpopular polar bear dip in the lake and a fireworks display at 6 p.m. For more information about the festival, call the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 672-7822. AAUW will hear local farm leader Carl McRvaia, president of the Michigan Fanners Union, will speak at the Tuesday . Jan. 19. meeting of the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m at the Hastings Public Library. Mell vain is a native of Grand Rapids, but he moved to Hastings at the age of 6. The Farmers Union became active in Barry County in the 1940s and Mcllvain joined in 1952 after serving a h.tch in World War 11. Mcllvain also is on the Barry County Board of Canvassers and has served an the Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. He has served in a number of positions with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva­ tion Service and with the county Farmers Home Association Board. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare. who retired Jar. 1 is picturedI .n this file photo when she was named "local Elected Official of the Year by Community Action Agencies of Michigan. Originally Hoarc was fold the commis­ sioner position merely required attending a few meetings each month, but she found herself immersed in nearly a full-time com­ mitment. representing the county on a vari­ ety of boards besides the regular duties and serving on the state level as the Michigan Association of Counties' legislative chair­ woman. trying to get bills passed for the best interests of counties. When she had a strong inkling that some­ thing wasn't adding up or that Barry wasn’t getting its fair share of state and federal dol­ lars or programs, Hoarc wasn't afraid to tackle the heart of the matter. That determi­ nation found her meeting with FBI agents when trouble was brewing with a multi­ county consortium and calling and calling and calling on state and federal officials to help solve a problem. That's the way she hopes to be remem­ bered. "I think I'd like to be remembered most as a person who would tackle most any job if there wasn't anybody else to do it." she said in an interview prior to her Jan. 1 retire­ ment. Hoarc. who has served the Prairieville and Barry township areas, and a small por­ tion of Orangeville Township, decided not to seek re-election when her term expired. "So many people wait for someone else to take the lead and someone has to do it." she said. "So 1 guess I'd like to be remembered as one that when something needed to be done would do it. It's been very rewarding to be able to win when people tell me I can’t do something and I've been able to do it," Hoare said. Her efforts have been rewarded. In fact, one of the many tributes she received in the past six weeks was a plaque from the Michigan Department of Labor, which reportedly rarely bestows plaques to individuals. Hoarc's involvement in county politics evolved from her service to her own town­ ship of Prairieville. She had served as deputy township clerk and as chairwoman of the township's Board of Review for several years. As she tells it. one day she walked into the tow nship clerk's office and the clerk at that time. Judy Decker, who was also a longtime friend, asked for her address. She (Decker) was typing it on the type­ writer and she said, 'here's your petition. You’re going to run (for county board) and you're going to mean it.’ "I said, 'you've got to be out of your mind.' That (running for commissioner) was the farthest thing from my mind. 'I'm a woman and a Democrat in a Republican area and I’ve got a very difficult name - forget it.' "I didn’t want to be a commissioner to begin with. I said, 'I don't even know- what a commissioner docs.'" Hoarc said. (After successfully being elected to the board as a Democrat, she eventually switched over the Republican Party). "I was fortunate that I didn't have children and my husband (Eddward) was very supportive or I couldn't have done what 1 did," she said. "I was on the road an awful lot. I was in Lansing and the committees that I was on met in Battle Creek, Hastings and Charlotte." "It think I'd like to be remembered as a person who would tackle most any job if there wasn't anybody else to do it." Rae Hoare Her tenure of service to the county, which began in 1975, and many county-related boards and agencies have been recognized as outstanding. She recently received a State Legislative Tribute, from Governor John Engler, State Rep. Robert Bender, State Senator Jack Welborn and others, for serving 'so well for so long." Hoarc's retirement closes a chapter of ’’great effectiveness and integrity in public service," the state tribute said. Her strong belief in self government has been evident in each phase of her life in civic activism, the tribute continued. With her knowledge and dedication, "she has contributed a great deal to local govern­ ment and to issues that will long determine the quality of life in our area and our state." During her first stint on the county board. Hoarc and Carolyn Coleman w'crc the only women. Coleman was the first woman to ever serve on the board. Because of a plaque that a friend had given Hoare. the two ended up receiving some un­ See HOARE, Continued, page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14. 1993 Mansfield appointed director of public services Entertainment permit OK'd for Olde Towne Tavern in Hastings by Da* id T. Young Editor A request for an entertainment permit for the Olde Towne Tavern on South Jefferson Street was approved Monday night by the Hastings City Council. Proprietors Claudia and Bruce Frank have said they want to use the permit for contests such as euchre, shufflcboard or pool tourna­ ments. They have tried to allay council members’ fears that the permit could lead to unwanted activities such a topless dancing or mud wrestling. Upon investigation. "There were some negative things that could be allowed (with a permit)." Councilwoman Miriam White said. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said. "This could lead to some kind of nude dancing, but I think the council and the community could set their own obscenity standards." He said a local ordinance could prohibit topless dancing, for example. City Attorney James Fisher cautioned, however, that, "The Supreme Court has held that topless dancing is a form of expression protected by the First Amendment." Claudia Frank told the council Dec. 28. "We're not looking to have topless dancing or anything like that. We’re not looking to have any extra entertainment at all." She and Bruce Frank also are seeking a dance permit. The entertainment permit is the first of its kind approved in the city, though fraternal organizations such as the Moose have them. The request was approved 6-1. with While casting the dissenting vole and Evelyn Brower absent. In another matter, council officially hired Jeff Mansfield as director of public services. Mansfield had been assistant public services director since last summer. He succeeds Mike Klovanich, who recommended him when he retired Nov. 30. Mansfield was named acting director in early December and he was formally named to the post Mondav with an annual salary of $41,900. . Council also set the salaries of Police Chief Jerry Sarver at $40,250 and Fire Chief Roger Caris at $39,250. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said both salaries were raised "to reflect equity adjustment, to bring them in line with other personnel in other cities on our side of the state." White agreed. "We felt we have good peo­ ple and we want to keep them." The meeting Monday served as an annual reorganizational session. Council also re-elected David Jasperse mayor pro tern and learned that all committee appointments will stand the same as last year. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Weather cancels two local events News Briefs Lake O visitors to perform here Homer Jones. Doug Newton and Johnny Vincent, three Lake Odessa entertainers, will be featured in the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Jones, who has appeared here before, is a songwriter and singer known for his sense of humor and Charlie Pride-style of performing country and gospel music. Vincent, a singer and guitarist, made the finals last August in the Country Music Showdown in Hastings. Newton also has appeared before at the Showcase, along with the Hastings Summerfest and the Charlton Park’s Folk Life Festival. Admission is free, but seating is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Circle Pines sets festival of stories A storytelling festival will take place Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Jan 22-24 at the Circle Pines Center near Delton. The festival will begin al 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 with a storytelling concert, with admission of $2 for adults and SI for children ages 3 to 13. The remainder of the weekend will feature workshops, sharing time for par­ ticipants and opportunities for outdoor recreation. A weekend package includes lodging Friday anbd Saturday night. Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch and all programs. Jennifer Ivinskas of Hastings will lead workshops on ''stories from your own life." For more information, call 623-5555. Central Mich. Ag Day is Jan. 16 The annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day will be held this Saturday at Lakewood High School Participants need not be farmers, organizers say. Included in the day's events will be classes on farming and gardening, health screening, musical entertainment, a free breakfast and a program by Pat Leimbach. billed as "the Erma Bombcck of the farm belt." Pre-regist rat ion is required. For a complete listing of the day's events, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862 A public hearing on the Gun Lake "People Path” and the Barry County United Way campaign wrapup meeting were called off Wednesday night because of the inclement weather. The People Path hearing has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 27. at the Yankee Springs Township Hall County awarded emergency funds Barry County has been awarded $18,731 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in this area. The selection was made by a national board chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM A). The board distributes funds set aside by Con­ gress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas. A local board, made up of represen­ tatives from the Salvation Army, the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Barry County United Way. Community Action Agency and Department of Social Services will determine how the funds will be distributed. Agencies that receive funding and have been responsible for providing food, shelter arid utility help for needy families are the Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank, the Middleville United Methodist Church. Hickory Comers American Legion. Delton St. Ambrose Church and Nashville Assembly of God. For more information about the pro­ gram. call the Barry County United Way at 945-4010 Walk for Warmth slated for Feb. 20 A steering committee is making plans for this year's "Walk for Warmth." which is scheduled for Feb. 20. The eighth annual walk will attempt to raise money to help needy Barry County families and individuals with their heating expenses. Dorothy Clements of the Community Action Agency said some people must choose between buying food, having prescriptions filled or having their homes heated. The steering committee is made up of co-chairs Tammy Allerding and Jim McMellen. Joyce Jarman. Joyce Cooper. Bonnie Ohm. Donna Olivarri. Elizabeth Palmer. Kaye and John Doyle. Betty Stuart and William Porter. Walk participants will solicit pledges from friends, relatives and co-workers and then walk a one- or three-mile fixed route through downtown Hastings on the day of the event Clements said more than S6.500 was raised by 217 walkers last year. She said that 25 percent of the people seeking emergency help for heating are elderly, another 25 percent are diablcd. but most are the working poor who receive no public assistance. For more information or to help with the walk, visit the Hastings office of the CAA. 107 South Jefferson St., or call 948-4260 Appointed to the Planning Commission for threc-year terms were Roy Carlson and Fred Koggc. Jasperse and Mansfield were named to onc-year terms as representatives of the city. Appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for three-year terms were Jack Echtinaw and Fred Koggc. Maureen Ketchum was named to the Library Board and Linda Watson was ap­ pointed to a two-year term as the city's repre­ sentative on the Joint Airport Council. Deb Button and Tim King were appointed to four-ycar terms on the Downtown Development Authority. The city kept the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher, at a cost of $9,500. a 3 percent increase, rounded off. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Heard Caris’ annual fire report. The chief said the Hastings department had 72 runs within the city and 113 rural runs in 1992. He added that the average run was for an hour and 12 minutes. • Learned from Joint Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Joseph Rahn that he expects a food service business and employment agency will join three businesses in the industrial incubator. The current three businesses employ 17 people. • Agreed to let Mansfield take bids on a new mobile air compressor. He said the cur­ rent one is 17 years old. The expense, ex­ pected to be around $10,000, will be taken from the city's equipment fund. Mayor Mary Lou Gray signs a proclamation declaring Jan. 17-23 Jaycee Week. With her are (standing, left) Mark Hewitt, president of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees, and Glen Cudahee, project chairman. • Referred to the Planning Commission a request from True Value to remove a struc­ ture on East Apple Street, enlarging the store’s parking area, removal of an exit from its parking lot Io the alleyway and adding an exit from the parking lot onto East Apple. • Appointed Mansfield as the city's repre­ sentative at Wednesday night's Barry County United Way campaign wrapup. • Approved a request from Caris to attend, with necessary expenses, the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs winter training conference Feb. 7-10 at the Grand Traverse Resort • Approved expenses for council members to attend an upcoming Michigan Municipal League legislative conference. Newly-ap­ pointed member Robert May meanwhile will be allowed to go to a special workshop for new city officials. • Received a report from Professional Code Inspectors on building permits and inspections for 1992. It was reported that 88 permits were issued for property amounting to $6.4 million. • Granted non-profit status to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF) so the organization can have fund-raisers. Jock Clarey remembered as outstanding coach and friend by Elaine Gilbert and Joyce Ryan Not many people can be a legend in their own time, but John "Jock" Clarey was in Hastings. The colorful former Hastings High School football coach, athletic director, teacher and friend to many died Jan. 7 at his Hastings home* was 78. A funeral mass was held Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Clarcy's excellence in the athletic arena not only distinguished him as a top of the line football coach, but brought glory to Hastings as well. A year after he came to Hastings, in 1952, Hastings won the West Central League Championship and broke the school record in football with an 8-1 season. In 1965, under Clarcy’s coaching, the football team won an undefeated eight game season. That same year he was picked as Michigan High School (football) Coach of the Year. In 1970, Clarey was selected to the Detroit Free Press Coaches Hall of Fame, and in 1985 he was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches hall of Fame. "He was the type of person who identified Hastings. He didn’t make Hastings and Hastings didn’t make him. Jock Clarey and Hastings go together hand in hand," said his friend and former coaching peer Ray Page of Middleville. "I always enjoyed talking with him...he was very very interesting and enjoyable," Page said. Page seemed touched when he mentioned that Jock had attended the ceremony when Page and his brother were inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Clarey wasn't just a sports jock, remarked Page. "Jock was a deep thinker. I think peo­ ple missed that with Jock." Clarcy’s kindness extended throughout the community and as one of his former players said, his good deeds to help others will never ail be known. His friendly greeting of "What's new?" be­ came a Clarey trademark that folks will re­ member for years to come when they think of Jock. Buzz Youngs, retired editor of the Hastings Banner and current reporter for WBCH. covered Clarey and his teams throughout Clarcy's Hastings career and the two became close friends. "I walked many a sideline with Jock," Youngs said. "He was an outstanding coach and man. His first thoughts were always of the kids "He was an honest man. He always wanted to win but not at any cost," Youngs said. Clarey had some good teams and many of his former players made it a point to come back to sec him, he said. I can't say too many good thinf (about Clarey). "He cared for kids." Clarey had been a good athlete himself and had played college football. Youngs said. Clarey "was a terrific guy. He was really interested in kids," said longtime friend Hal Bucrgc. When Clarey would sec a kid at a super market, he might go over and feel his mus- Jock Clarey de and tell him that he could be a state champion some day. Bucrgc said. "Kids really loved him. He had the kind of personality that made kids want to go through a brick wall for him." Clarey had the ability to inspire students to be more than they thought they could be, Bucrgc said. Clarey was a "religious man" with high principles," Bucrgc added Joe Duffy of Hastings, who played left halfback on Hastings football team the first year Clarey coached the Saxons, has fond memories of Clarey as a coach and a friend. As a coach Clarey was "very, very tough, but very fair and good to kids," Duffy said. Clarey set a good example for students, he said. "He was a tribute to Hastings. "A lot of the good he did for kids will never be written about" because Clarey did it quietly, Duffy said. As an example, if a kid needed shoes, Clarey would sec that he had them, Duffy said. "He helped kids out in many ways." "I personally owe him a lot," Duffy said. When Duffy was in military boot camp at Great Lakes he had a 12 hour pass in Milwaukee and just happened to run into Clarey that day. "We spent a lot of that day together," Duffy recalled. Kalamazoo Gazette Sports Editor Jack Moss hailed Clarey as one of the state's top high school football coaches in his column last week. ".. Those who had the opportu­ nity to play for Jock Clarey knew they were coached by the very best in the qualities nec­ essary to win on and off the field," Moss said. Terry Greenfield of Hastings played foot­ ball for Clarey in 1964 and in '65 when Clarey had his only undefeated football team. "He was very fair and seemed Io have the ability to gel a lot of out of players," Greenfield said of Clarey. The players respected him and "tried real hard to do their best." he said. Greenfield lived four houses from Clarey and said as a neighbor Clarey was "always real kind and tried to help everybody." Clarey had a great memory, after not see­ ing a student for 10 to 15 years he would still remember the student and his parents* names, Greenfield said. Clarey. himself, credited kids for keeping him young. In a 1973 interview with Joyce Ryan for a Reminder "In Focus" feature story. Clarey said. "Kids keep you young! It's exciting to watch kids grow and mature and get to be great in their field. It’s thrilling to share their wins and their championships, and learn by sharing defeats. In this world, ya* gotta be tough! And kids are tough! That's why they're great!" Clarey came to Hastings as football coach and athletic director in 1951 when the late Lee Lamb was superintendent. After Clarcy's undefeated season and in recognition of his accomplishments with his teams, the people of Hastings honored Clarey with a testimonial dinner. Another tribute came in 1965, when The Viking and some interested citizens sent Clarey and his wife Kathy to the Rose Bowl game. Clarey was grand marshal of Hastings High’s 1979 homecoming parade. Hastings, for many of its years under Clarey and his assistant coaches Jack Hoke and Bob Carlson, was considered a football power in the West Central League. Clarey resigned as head football coach in March, 1970 and retired from teaching at Hastings in March, 1981. He taught physi­ cal education, health and civics during his tenure. Prior to coming to Hastings, Clarey was a teacher and coach at St. Philip Catholic Central High School in Battle Creek and at McKinley High School in Washington DC. During his first year at St. Philip’s, Clarcy's football team won the Southern Michigan Catholic Championship. During his tenure at McKinley, from March, 1942 to June, 1943, Clarcy's team was champion of the Eastern Division of the District of Columbia. Even when Clarey volunteered to serve in ' the U.S. Army, from July, 1943 to March, 1947. he managed to spend of some of his time as a head coach. It was the U.S. Army that brought the Clarey family to the Battle Creek area, where Clarey was chief of physical recondi­ tioning for Percy Jones and Fort Custer. During his last two Army years, Clarey coached part-time at St. Philip's. When he left the Army, with the rank of captain, Clarey stayed on as head coach for all sports al St. Philip's from 1947-50. Clarey earned a master of arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1951. He had started graduate work at George Washington­ University in 1942 where he had previously earned a bachelor of science in physical edu­ cation degree. He also attend St. Vitor College in Illinois, before receiving a schol­ arship to GWU. At St. Vitor, he played drums in a dance band • Clarey was listed in "Who’s Who in American Universities" and was selected be­ cause of his grades and activities to be a member of Omicrom Delta Kappa, the na­ tional athletic honor society. While in high school and college, Clarey earned varsity letters in football, baseball, basketball and boxing. Clarey was bom Sept. 16, 1914 in Clark Mills, N.Y., a small city near Utica, where his parents owned a hotel. He was raised in Clinton, N.Y., and graduated from Clinton High School in 1935. He and the former Kathleen E. McNamara, who survives, were married July 14, 1943. They have 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 grcat-granchild. Their children are John of Portland, Timothy of Royal Oak, Ann Anderson of Evansville, Ind., Kathleen Valenti of Bloomfield Hills, and Patricia Konzcn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14. 1993 — Page 3 \ 1993 will be expensive year for township residents : by Marj- Warner > Residents in many Barry County town­ ships will be digging deep into their pockct•books this coming year to pay for sewer as­ sessments and higher property tax assess­ ments. J Sewer installations arc in the planning plages or underway in several of the county's J 6 townships. $ Township supervisors arc bracing for the inevitable cry of agony from overburdened taxpayers upset over their tax assessments. Residential property assessments countywidc arc expected to increase an average of 15 per­ -cent. according to county equalization director -Karen Scarbrough. A freeze mandated by fcov. John Engler on real property tax as­ sessments last year means homeowners will Stave two years of property value increases to £ontcnd with instead of the usual one. < Scarbrough said assessment increases could -have been worse. Last year's residential as­ sessments were projected to increase an aver­ age of 10.9 percent county wide, Scarbrough said. Had the increase been assessed last year, then the average increase this year would have been only five percent, she said. That's small comfort to Irving Township residents, whose residential assessments are projected to increase 26.3 percent. Baltimore Township residents, however, can breath a sigh of relief over a projected decrease of ap­ proximately one percent in their residential assessments. Many area supervisors are calling for tax reform, with Rutiand Charter Township su­ pervisor Bob Edwards asking citizens to put pressure on their legislators to provide mean­ ingful tax relief. "We have to do something about the prop­ erty tax," Orangeville Township Supervisor Boyce Miller said. "I think the townships arc going to have to push really hard on this." Many Orangeville Township residents live on the shores of Gun Lake, and are getting socked with higher lake property assess­ ments, Miller said. Miller said lake property assessments statewide have increased 20 percent in the past year. If property tax reform cannot be accom­ plished, Miller said, townships may begin to suffer the loss of other services paid for with special millage votes, such as assessments for roads and fire protection. "These things won't pass if property tax doesn't get under control," he said. Milton Buehler. Irving Township supervi­ sor. thinks the state legislature will act quickly to provide relief. Townships are cur­ rently required by law to meet a statewide as­ sessment standard, called state equalized value. Buehler said that standard could be re­ duced by the legislature as a temporary method of providing relief. Edwards thinks education should be funded through some means other than property taxes. Some 85 percent of the property taxes in his township go to fund schools, he said. Edwards hopes the legislature will turn to in­ creases in the income and sales tax as a means of funding education. His sentiments arc echoed by Richard Thomas, supervisor of Hastings Charter Township. Thomas would like to see educa­ tion paid for out of state revenues, he said. Hastings Township's projected IF percent increase is "going to upset everybody," he said. "I think everybody's kind of fed up," Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London said. "We've been fighting this (tax situation) for 30 years." The Yankee Springs Township Board passed a resolution at its last meeting en­ couraging the state legislature to continue the statewide property assessment freeze, London said. The resolution was a form of protest, he said, to make the legislature aware that there was great concern over the problem of school financing via property taxes. Yankee Springs residents won't be as hard hit as other townships this year, London said. Residential assessments arc expected to increase an average of eight percent. Pierson said. The project will be paid fo. ini­ tially through the sale of tax-exempt munici­ pal bonds by Barry County. A total of about 1.5(M> customers served by the sewer will be paying special assessments ranging from $700 to $900 the first year. Thereafter the as­ sessments w ill decrease until they are paid off in 20 years. Some property owners may choose to pay off the full assessment, which could be upwards of $7,(XX). Those w ho pay in installments will have to pay interest In Rutland Township, property owners located on a stretch of Green Street from M- 37 to Fish Hatchcry Park will be paying a special assessment for a sewer line that township supervisor Bob Edwards hopes will be completed by the end of summer. Bids for the project will be let this spring, he said. The sewer line is being tied into the Hastings city sewer system. Township Supervisor Don Boysen. Boysen said the township's been experienc­ ing a lot of growth in the past two years, with 60 new homes being built since September of 1991. Such growth creates de­ mand for other services as well, he said, such as fire protection and ambulance service. In Thornapple Township. Middleville officials have been meeting with township officials to discuss the feasibility of expand­ ing the village sewer system to areas outside the village limits, according to Thornapple Environmental expensive And then there's the sewer tax ... Piled on top of property assessment in­ creases comes special assessments for sewers. In Prairieville, Barry, Johnstown and Hope townships a special assessment will fund a sewer system serving a portion of the town of Delton and residents on four lakes, including Wall Lake, Pine Lake, Crooked Lake and Fine Lake. The sewer is long over­ due for the lake residents, according to Barbara Earl, supervisor of Johnstown Township. Fine Lake has "deteriorated badly," Earl said, due to contamination from septic sys­ tems. Construction will hopefully begin in the spring, according to William Wooer, super­ visor of Barry Township. The Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, formed to administer the sewer system, ran into problems with high bids for the Wall Lake system and the wastewater treatment plant. Earl said bids for the treatment plant, to be built on Osborne Road in Barry Township, were too high and the plans for the plant had to be revised. The bidding for the plant was re-opened and new bids are expected to be opened Feb. 4. Cost estimates for the project began at ap­ proximately $10 million, but have risen to over $12 million. "We're worki.tg to bring that down," sewer authority manager Rich Winter Winterland in Barry County Predicted freezing rain, sleet and snow arrived in Barry County right on schedule, with a glaze covered by 4.1 inches of snow greeting pedestrians and motorists alike Wednesday morning. Dave McIntyre, part of the National Weather Service Cooperative Weather Station in Hastings for the National Weather Service, reports a total of 6 8 inches are now on the ground in Hastings Downtown Hastings takes on the look of a greeting card, with the courthouse swathed in white cottoh-ftre snow contamination also Problems with environmental contamina­ tion continue to prove costly to federal, slate and local governments. Residents living on other lakes in the south end of Barry County arc also experiencing problems with lake degradation and are looking at tying into the Barry/Prairicville/Johnstown/Hopc system. Johnstown supervisor Earl said. Hope, Prairieville and Barry town­ ships arc underwriting a portion of the cost of cleaning up contaminated groundwater in the Delton area. The contamination was dis­ covered last summer when four underground gasoline storage tanks in Delton were found to be leaking. The tanks were located at the Delton Kellogg Schools' bus garage, the BPH fire barn, the Barry County Telephone Company and McCormick Enterprises, which builds and services machinery. When wells around the village were tested by the Michigan Department of Public Health, industrial solvents, instead of gaso­ line, had contaminated the groundwater. The solvents were discovered in 33 wells in an area along M-43 and Orchard St. Hope and Prairieville arc involved as well as Barry Township because the BPH (Barry. Prairieville. Hope) fire station is funded by and serves ail three townships, according to Hope Township Supervisor Patricia Baker. Baker said the cleanup has cost nearly $142,000 thus far. Of that, the three town­ ships together have only had to pay a total of $10,000. The majority of the cost has been underwritten by the state of Michigan, which has a special insurance fund Io help munici­ palities pay for environmental contamination due to underground storage tanks. The fund, called MUSTFA (Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance), has run out of money. Baker said, and she and other local government officials arc anxiously awaiting the approval of additional funds for MUSTFA from the Michigan legislature. If such funds arc not forthcoming. Baker said, the townships could be in serious trouble try­ ing to pay clean-up costs themselves. Barry Township Supervisor Wooer said he and other supervisors have been talking to legislators and he believes the additional MUSTFA funds will be approved. See 1993, cont. on page 12 Rep. Jondahl talks about 'misconceptions' of what's going on in Lansing by David T. Young Editor State Rep. Lynn Jondahl says there a lot of interesting things going on in Lansing right now. and then there arc misconceptions. Jondahl, a Democrat, told a First Friday group in Hastings last week that some of the interesting things arc the reorganization of the State Legislature, the perception of gridlock, the debate over assisted suicide, school finance reform and property taxes, and the issue of downsizing government. Gridlock is one of the most misunderstood concepts, he maintained. "A popular analysis is that what we have is gridlock, that things are not occurring and is­ sues aren't being resolved," Jondahl said. "That's an unfortunate analysis because what we have is a basic disagreement about what we want resolution to be." For example, he said, when Gov. John Engler got Proposal C, his property tax re­ form idea, on the state ballot and then saw it rejected by votcrs.wc would have to call that gridlock, too. because the issue isn’t resolved. "I would say it (voters' rejection of Proposal C) is a temporary success in keep­ ing a dangerous bill from being imple­ mented,” Jondahl said. "What we avc today (in Lansing) isn't gridlock, it's basic disagreement over what government should or shouldn't be doing." Engler has been trying to "downsize" state government government since he took office two years ago, but Jondahl says he doesn't believe citizens want that, and that's yet another misconception. "I don’t believe people want government to do less," he said. "People want government to do something about health care costs, product liability and assisted suicide. Government is being asked to address all kinds of issues." So with the debate over what the proper role of government should be, some politi­ cians, including Engler, arc painting the government as the enemy of the public. "Some people run against it (the govern­ ment) so they can be part of it," the legislator said. "The notion that government is the en­ emy is dangerous. We're being asked to dis­ own something that is ours. We're attacking the social contract." He said people rely on government to pro­ vide quality education, senior citizen centers, nursing home care, special education, mental health, foster care, substance abuse services, to clean up contamination and to travel state highways. "The current administration has launched an all-out assault on the social contract." Jondahl said. Despite his efforts to be seen as a fiscally conservative and responsible governor, Engler is the first since 1963 to have closed the state's books with a deficit, Jondahl charged, another misconception. "He's done it twice," he said, "and probably will do it a third time." He said the governor by state law, must present a balanced budget. "After going through the downsizing and budget cuts, we still haven't had a balanced budget," Jondahl said. The deficit now is project at $450 million and the state cannot use about $600 million in revenue that earlier had been because they are "one-time fixes." "We’re already looking at having to cut a billion dollars," the legislator said. Jondahl said that in the wake of the defeat of Proposal C, there is a bipartisan effort be­ ing undertaken for another school finance reform proposition. Led by Republican legislators Glenn Oxender and Michael Nye, a team is working on an idea to eliminate property tax to fund schools and replace it with an increase in Republican leader Paul Hillcgonds arc nego­ tiating a shared power idea. Perhaps one will be House Speaker for one year and the other for the other year.Also being considered is a plan in which each will be in power during alternate months through the next two years. Jondahl said he believes that nothing ever should be passed on a tic vote, that a majority always should be required. "I believe (here will be an agreement." Jondahl said. "It's in the interest of both par­ ties. But we'll probably sec much different behavior. It won't be as divisive as many might think." The spectre of term limitations for legisla­ tors also will have to be dealt with, he said. "We know the Speaker of the House for 1998 hasn't been elected yet," he said. He noted that he or she will not rise through the ranks in the Legislature like they do now. "With term limitations, people who serve as legislators would have to give up their jobs for six years (the maximum number state income tax and (he Single Business Tax, and guarantee each school district at least $4,700 for each pupil per year. School districts could levy more income tax locally if they wish. Furthermore, the proposal calls for a con­ stitutional amendment two years from now to raise the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar and decrease the income tax pro­ portionally. The issue is still being debated, but Jondahl has endorsed it as "responsible direction in which to move." Jondahl said the sales tax is not as fair as the income tax, but he noted that Michigan has one of the lowest sales tax rates while it relies more heavily than most others on property taxes to fund schools. Further, food and drugs arc not subject to sales tax in this state. Perhaps the State Legislature is viewed as a haven for gridlock because of the split be­ tween its 110 members, 55 Democrats and 55 Republicans. Jondahl noted public outrage at Democrats who have suggested that since they were the party in power before the even split, they should continue. But he also noted that Republicans a couple of decades ago pulled some of the same tricks. The lame-duck GOP majority in 1970 had a bill passed that said the party controlled by the lieutenant governor (then R.publican James Brickley) would be in power. Democratic leader Curtis Hertel and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl chats with Hastings Charter Township Super­ visor Richard Thomas before the start of the First Friday Lunch and Learn session. permitted to serve). It's not likely they’ll want to do that unless they have a job waiting for them when they retire (from public service)." He added that term limitations also limit the good relationships lawmakers build over time with each other to be able to work together. Jondahl said he is favor of the current pro­ posal to freeze legislators' pay this year, but allow for 5 percent increases the next year. He also suggested that reimbursements for all expenses be verified. The 70th District legislator, who represents Lansing, said he docs not charge the state for gas mileage to travel about seven miles from his home to the State Capitol. When asked questions about finding more tax deductions for people, he. reminded the audience that "every deduction amounts to a reduction in state revenue, in millions of dollars." So when more exemptions arc allowed, the deficit is increased. "We (state government) exempt more dol­ lars than we spend," he said. He said he would oppose any legislation that would disciminale against gays and les­ bians. He added that he doesn't like the state taking more and more decisions away from local units of government. On the recent assisted suicide law, Jondahl said it may create more headaches rather than solve a problem. "It's clear that a number of people arc go­ ing to sue the state because they want the op­ tion of going to gc« help if they are terminally ill," he said. Jondahl said he argued against against ban­ ning assisted suicides. "I heard again and again from the people that they wanted the option and I'm inclined to think we can set up a regulatory commis­ sion to review the cases." Jondahl said nothing can stop Dr. Jack Kevorkian from going to a neighboring stale and help people commit suicide there because many states have no law forbidding it. When asked what should be done to bal­ ance the stale budget, Jondahl said there are three options, to cu* spending, find additional revenue (by raising taxes or closing tax loop­ holes), or to pursue policies to stimulate more economic activity, to develop an investment strategy. He said the third option is the best, but also the most difficult to achieve. The First Friday Lunch and Learn pro­ grams . sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, arc held at noon on the first Friday of each month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14, 1993 Sugarbush Trail a valuable resource FINANCIAL FOCUS fumahedbi To The Editor: Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Three dates determine who gets dividends Many investors buy common stock for future growth and the current income they receive through dividends. Dividends arc usually paid quarterly to stockholders of record. It’s important, therefore, to plan your buying and selling in advance if you want the stock’s next dividend. To do this, you must understand three im­ portant dates the ex-dividend date, the record date and the pay date. Ex-dividend Date This is the dale a stock goes "ex" or without dividend. It begins the time between the announcement and the payment of the next dividend. If you buy your shares during this interval, you’re not entitled to the dividend. You’ve bought "ex" or without dividend. The ex-date is generally about three or four weeks before the dividend is paid to shareholders of record. It’s a functional inter­ val that allows the company's transfer agent to prepare the next dividend check. Beyond the ex-dividend rate, they would not have time to record the new owner’s name on the shareholders records. They need a specific cut-off date, and the ex-dividend date is it. Don’t feel you’re being cheated of a divi­ dend if you buy or sell during the ex-dividend period. Typically, the stock’s price moves up by the amount of the dividend as the ex-date approaches. It falls by the amount of the divi­ dend after that date. If you see an "x” in the newspaper by your stock or mutual fund, it has gone ex-dividend on that date. You’ll generally see that it also opened lower by the amount of that dividend. Record Date The record date is the date on which you must officially own the security to be entitled to the dividend. The record date is usually four business days after the ex-date when talk­ ing in terms of normal cash dividends. This allows the new ow ner time for the trade to be cleared and settled. For your planning purposes, however, don't be as concerned with the record dales as much as with the ex-dividend date because the ex-date actually determines if you’re entitled to the dividend. Paymant Date This is the date on which a declared stock dividend is scheduled to be paid. All these dates may appear confusing, but they’re necessary so the proper owner receives the dividend. Unlike bonds, where the holder receives in­ terest to the day of sale, stockholders must be of record on the company ’s books to get the quarterly dividend. These three dividend dates assure there’s no confusion as to who gets the payment — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change 517, AT&T 727. Ameritech 587; Anheuser-Busch 347. Chrysler 217. Clark Equipment 187. CMS Energy 407. Coca Cola 56 Dow Chemical 597. Exxon Family Dollar 45 Ford 347. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 137. 347, Hastings Mfg. 487. IBM 737. JCPenney 467. Johnson & Johnson 227. Kmart 647. Kellogg Company 487. McDonald's 457. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 187. 24 Spartan Motors 307. Upjohn $329.10 Gold $3.66 Silver 3264.00 Dow Jones 241,000,000 Volume +2 + 7. + 17. + 17, -7. —17, —2 —17. + 7. + 7. -7. + 7, -3 —1’/> —'i, -2'1. + 7. —V> —17, -$.20 -.03 -43 Letters Raise rejections the right thing to do To The Editor: I was elated to see the school board vote down the biggie raises. This shows that some are thinking with their hats on straight. Every factory worker, every employed worker in almost any position will feel that he or she needs a raise. Our society is based on these thoughts. We all strive to live within our means, one way or another. If we fail, then we have to pay the fiddler. So. with these school officials, perhaps they do merit the raises, but if the money pot is dry. then there should be not raises. I never could figure out how school ad­ ministrators could xsk or expect a raise when the millage failed because of the lack or money. To go behind closed doors and vote a raise at this time would almost surely defeat any chance of passing another millage. That is just common sense, or has common sense gone out the window with the top HashngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 administrators? If we could be very sure that our money would go where it should go. I believe folks would have a better opinion of these condi­ tions. This is certainly no time to ask for more money, even if you are the King of England. The old proverb of financial success is. if you don't have the money, don’t spend it. Look at our national debt to sec where break­ ing that rule has gotten me. I am one who believes it should draw a good picture at this community level, and in reality. I have never heard of anyone returning their salary after once receiving it. That would be one for the books. School members who were brave enough to vote right deserve a golden award and I am sure that many of us silently will thank them for their honesty. Bonnie Strickland Hastings This letter is tn call attention to a valuable resource going to waste in southeast Kent. Barn and Eaton counties. I'm referring to the potential Sugarbush Trail. \ hich could and should be built on the abandoned railroad line running from Grand Rapids southeast through Caledonia. Middleville and Hastings to Charlotte. The benefits of the trail clearly outweigh any exaggerated detrimental effects that a few vocal, short-sighted people arc using as scare tactics to keep the trail from being built. I find it difficult to believe that local politicians are being so overly influenced by a few special in­ terests who have already railroaded anti-trail resolutions through several local city, township and county commissions. This is not good representation. Advantages of the Sugarbush Trail arc many. First, the trail would provide better recrea­ tional opportunities for bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, rollerblading, etc. Families with children would especially appreciate the safety factor. Imagine being able to walk or bike for miles without having to deal with cars and (rucks. Persons with disabilities such as wheelchair users would have bettci access to the out­ doors. It would help preserve wildlife habitat and environmental quality. The scenic beauty of the trail with its river frontage and numerous bridges would give tourism a large boost. A study by Penn State University of similar trails showed that each trail brought over a million dollars a year additional business to the trailside communities from trail users. Local businesses and chambers of commerce should gel behind this project. Another big advantage is that it would cost very little. The Michigan DNR buys the land and builds the trail al no cost to the communi­ ty. The trail is then turned over to local governments to patrol and maintain. Costs for this arc low and could be covered by a small user fee and from contributions from user groups that would be willing to participate in an ‘‘Adopt-a-Trail" program. The Hart-Montague trail up north, for in­ stance. even turned a small profit last year. In Has Monsanto jumped the gun again? To The Editor: According to a well-known dairy publica­ tion out of Wisconsin. Monsanto Chemical Co. has claimed in a printed brochure to be the first company to have synthetic bovine growth hormone approved by the F.D.A. Monsanto was already slapped down once for making premature claims about its pro­ duct. Evidence presented to the Food and Drug Administration by the National Farmers Union and others, proved Monsanto was mak­ ing premature, illegal claims about BGH. It is illegal for companies to promote drugs for animals before FDA approval. According to the “Milkweed." the source for this article. Monsanto paid 11 Southern California dairy producers SI00. plus lunch to listen to the company’s pitch on BGH. Infor­ mation gathered at the meeting indicated that Monsanto’s product, (apparently called Posilac) will be marketed through a telephone sales network. Orders can be made via an 800 telephone number, also available for 24-hour technical assistance. Because the marketing will be done directly to the producer, there will be no prescription business for veterinarians. Apparently, because Monsanto has also been working on your friendly neighborhood vet to push BGH. they thought the vets might feel left out. The suggestion was that they might pay veterinarians SI50 for each pro­ ducer they discusssed BGH with. It would be a disgrace if the FDA approved BGH at all. Cows don’t need it. dairymen don’t need it for their cows and consumers don't want it. Monsanto’s patents are expiring on Nutra Sweet and Roundup Herbicide, so Monsanto is desparte to replace the revenue they will lose. Monsanto needs farmers and their cows to bail the company out. Dairy fanners will be fools if they fallfor Monsanto's BGH saies pitch. Letters fact, by not building the trail, local residents are actually losing money By law a certain percentage of everyone’s gasoline taxes must be spent on recreation and alternative transportation projects. Additional money also comes from revenue from gas and oil drilling leases on state land and from federal sources. In effect, if we don't spend the money here, our tax money will just be spent on someone else's project in Detroit or some other part of the state. The biggest opposition has been coming from a few adjacent landowners who have hired a lawyer to block development of your trail They arc sick of people abusing the old railbed on their ORVs. trespassing and van­ dalizing their property Who can blame them It makes me wonder, though, why they are so vehemently opposed to the most effective solution to their problems. Developing the trail would significantly decrease the abuses of it. Proper use by responsible citizens drives out improper use. It becomes almost self­ policing. This has been shown time and lime again on trails that have already been built. This is backed up by studies by the National Park Service. Some of the biggest opponents of other trails have become their biggest supporters alter tnosc trails opened, inc DNK is also willing to work with landowners to further reduce any potential problems. The fate of the trail rests with you. Il could be an important link in a state-wide trail net­ work now being built. Your local govern­ ments need to hear from you if you would like to see this trail built in your community. They have already heard from the opposition and will continue to believe that this view is representative of the whole community if no one speaks up to challenge it. Even though I live in Grand Rapids. I work in Caledonia. I would be disappointed to see our area not among the progressive thinking communities developing these valuable economic and recreational assets throughout the state. A short trip to the Kent Trails system, which begins in Byron Center, would be a good introduction to anyone who would like to check out an immensely popular rail-lotrail conversion. Anyone who would like to lend active sup­ port to the Sugarbush Trail should contact the Sugarbush - Thomapplc Trail Association. P.O Box 134. Shelbyville. Mich. 49344-0134. Sincerely. Mark Fritsma Grand Rapids Human sexuality question has an answer To The Editor: 1 would appreciate an opportunity to res­ pond to Rus and Alberta Sarver’s prolonged solicitation (The Hastings Banner. Jan. 7) for an answer to the question “What is the pur­ pose of human sexuality?" Sexuality, as applied to all higher forms of animals and plants. is simply God’s magnifi­ cent way of preserving and improving the species — as against caring for the individual. Sexuality permits the random incorporation of differing DNAs (encompassing the genes responsible for heredity) into the progeny so that each offspring bears characteristics from (but only from) both parents. Minor dif­ ferences in these properties can lead to advan­ tageous opportunities for survival in a chang­ ing. often hostile environment. Thus the species provides favored chances for its con­ tinuation in competition against all other liv­ ing forms — “the survival of the fittest." God created mankind differently, however. Adam and Eve were blind when invented; they lived idyllic lives in an all-providing garden as hunters/gatherers. They had no physical contact with each other; the creation of other humans was not then contemplated. But a.wtiy Ktpeni extolled ^pleasuresof carnal sex to Ese. suggesting that she “eat of the forbidden fruit.” Curious, but olivious to the risk. Eve promptly seduced Adam. Now God was forced to change the ground rules. Adam and Eve were reduced to the status of mere animals, the aging process, followed by death, was inevitable. The preservation of the human species, therefore, could only be accomplished through heterosexual activity. Every one of us owes a debt to the deadly curiousity of Eve. for our very existences. Now the human male, like other animal species, was more aggressive physically than the female — frequently leading to unwanted sexual conquest. Accordingly, religious leaders sought societal protection for the weaker, more vulnerable female. Early Christians (Paul. St. Augustine) strongly urged complete abstinence from any sexual activity , reverting back to conditions in the Garden of Eden. This did not set well with males, however, and a compromise was reached. Masturbation was still proscribed and sex was to be limited to penile/vaginal contact. Moreover, before any sexual activity was allowed, a man and woman had to enter into a life-long contract to live together and totally limit their sexual ex­ posure to each other. Early penalties for failure to conform to the contract were death by stoning. Jesus Christ considered this a tad severe, at least for the female partner, and the punishment was later reduced to eternal damnation of the soul in a hell of brimstone and fire. More recently, ear­ thly punishments have been all but eliminated so that in today's world some one-half of mar­ riage contrcts are broken long before "death do us part.” in many cases with the blessings of the church. For farther information. I can recommend highly a scholarly work. “Memories and Vi­ sions of Paradise,” by Richard Heinberg. Jeremy P. Tarcher Inc.. Los Angeles (1989). And now 1 would like to ask the Sarvers, or any others knowledgeable, just what is meant by the phrase: ”... The truth shall make you free?” I’d appreciate learning of some specific ex­ amples that exemplify the meaning of the statement. Frederick Y. Wiselogle Lake Odessa Gift the gift of. LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 Carl Mcllvain Hastings DllhllF Bi I* II Ifl ■I II II I■ / J What should U.S. do about Iraq? 11 M r I II ■1*111 V - Almost HO years after the end of the Persian Gulf War. Iraq and its leader. Saddam Hussein, continue to ignore or violate restrictions imposed bv the United States and the United Nations Wha, do you think the u s should wjth Iraq? Published by ..Hastings Banner, Inc. A DMmxi o< J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N BroaOvav Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 (516) 948-8051 Melvin Jacob* President Stephen Jacob* Treasurer John Jacob* Vice President Frederic Jacobc Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Eator) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eator) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 30 p.m. Saturday 8 am - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Duane Curtiss, Hastings: Mary Johnson. Delton: Cheryl Terpstra, Charlotte: Paul Kesler. Hastings: Ken GrifTeth, Middleville: Gene Kemp, Hastings: "We should get rid of Saddam. He would be my first choice." "We should have clean­ ed house when we were over there. I'd support military intervention. We need to stop the aggres­ sion. He'll push us until we stop him." “I think we should go in and handle it. and get Saddam out of power." “I think what they should do is sec if there is oil elsewhere. We've got people who are starving, like in Somalia." "I think we should go in there and remove Hus­ sein from power and set up free elections." “I say we get rid of Saddam. We should have done that in the First place. All he does is cause trouble." �The Hastings Banner - HOARE continued from page 1 r expected publicity about their gender in the I 1970s. "The best man for the job is often a ; woman." the plaque said. Hoare said that ; when Buzz Youngs, the Banner's editor at ! that time, heard about the plaque he took a ' photo of the two women with the plaque ■. and the picture ended up being published 5/ several times. Commission meetings over the years have become more structured and business• oriented, but Hoare has some amusing stories to tell about her early beginnings in the commission chamber. The talcs of the squeaky chairs arc fa­ vorites of friends. At her second meeting of the County Board. Hoare said. "I had this real squeaky chair so I took WD-40 and a tube of grease and I'm down on the floor on my knees, I was there early, with my chair upside down z putting grease on it and fixing it all up. I look up and here's all three judges. They had come to meet the new commissioner!" she laughed. "And I could have died, but I . scrambled up on my feet." "The next meeting. Judge Robinson was making a presentation to the board. Judge Robinson was very dignified and a . wonderful judge, and he was talking away and Russ Bender (a commissioner) leaned back in his chair and it goes squaaaaaaawk. "So (Ed) McPharlin (another commissioner) opened my desk drawer to grab the grease. It had to be passed to Carolyn (Coleman) and then to Ken Radant and then to Russ Bender. And this tin can of WD-40 landed on top of those tin desks and * it clattered, clattered, clattered for 10 ’ minutes, it was utter chaos, with the end result of Russ Bender spraying under his chair. "I thought I'd die. I wanted to get under my desk so bad. Judge Robinson never missed a word. He kept right on talking like nothing was going on, and nobody heard a thing he said, Hoarc remarked. Those light hearted times were few and far between the serious business and handling of difficult problems that came later. One of her biggest challenges was helping to revamp what is now a successful Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, getting it out of the red, being instrumental in having two of its kingpins suspended and overseeing it as a successfully functioning agency. CAA uses local, state, private and federal resources to help low-income people of all ages. Some of its programs include Head Start, home weatherization and fuel assis­ tance. Tackling the agency's former problems was a fight all way, she said, because some ot the most respected individuals didn't see at first that all was not right with the agency "Here I was bucking a great, big board...People were sure 1 was wrong...and I said. 'No, something's not right.' "Before I got through. I was meeting FBI men in restaurants, the prosecutor in "Calhoun was investigating and I was talk­ ing almost daily with the Chicago branch. When the smoke cleared, it was found that an interim director was using one of Mid Counties rented cars for a personal business venture and that the agency was about $400,000 in debt to the government. "It was a nightmare," Hoz'c said. "We (members of the CAA board) were getting home at 1 or 2 in the morning. All evening long we'd sit thcre...and the arguments. "I didn't know Robert's Rules very well at the time and I had Marcus Gray, (Calhoun County) clerk-register, sitting in the audi­ ence telling me to challenge the chair. He was coaching me from the audience. He passed me notes on how to handle this board... "I couldn't believe that I could have gotten embroiled in that kind of mess...We were trying to put that agency back together and then we got Tim Knowlton to be director and it became one of the most successful agencies...It's still functioning well." Hoare wound up being the CAA Board's vice chairwoman from 1979-84 and chair­ Legal Notice : woman from 1984-89 and again in 1992. She was voted Local Elected Official of the Year hy the Michigan Community Action Agency Association in 1986 "One of the biggest fights was (establishing) the bus (system). Barry Transit," she said. "Everybody and his brother got into that fight. " Of course, I was off the board at the time for two years (from 1980-82), but I spent it on the (County) Social Services Board. But 1 came to all the hearings because we needed a bus system so bad...I had been talking with people on the state level and I knew it was what Barry needed and that it would work if we could just get it through. "1 think it's been well proven under the guidance of our current director Joe Blcam...The bus and Joe Blcam, I think arc the two best things that happened to Barry County. He is highly respected on the state level. It (the county transit system) hasn't cost the county a penny." Another challenge, she said was trying to get the funds and programs Barry County was entitled to through the Comprehensive Employment and Training Administration (CETA). "The thing that meant a lot to everybody was the CETA fight," Hoarc said. The program was administered through a multi-county consortium and "you always had to go clear to Coldwater for the meet­ ings and we weren't getting our fair share of the dollars and we knew that. "It was poorly operated under that particu­ lar director so I went to the slate and I said, 'we want out' and they said it couldn't be done" she said. "Well, I was fortunate when the '76 cam­ paign came around, I was the quote: 'local elected official' and every time I went any­ where I had Don Gilmer (state representa­ tive) and one side and Howard Wolpe (who was running for Congress)." She said she also became acquainted with U.S. Senator Donald Riegle. "1 got acquainted with those thre< people real well and they just proved invaluable. "Howard was just my right hand man and helped me like crazy, and Don, too," Hoare said. "I think they all just figured that I was just a dumb greenhorn and a novice in all this stuff that they felt sorry for me. "I didn't know I couldn't win all the bat­ tles. So 1 decided 1 could do aii these things and they decided they'd help me." "At the state level, they kept saying that it couldn't be done and I kept yelling on the federal level, 'why can't we do it?'" Hoarc said. got a lot of help and more money for Barry, but then every time there’s a change in Washington all the programs that arc work­ ing arc no good. They've got to throw them out and put in new ones. So they reinvented the wheel and CETA became JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) I frunkly never liked it as well." Hoarc said. "Until they put back some of the public jobs that they had in it. they cannot produce enough jobs to use up all the people. Under CETA. we were able to have people learn and get jobs and then there was the others that for some reason or another could not get those better jobs, but they could hold pub'ic service jobs such as working for townships and counties. "Counties and townships needed that extra little help; they were so tight in their bud­ gets," she said. Critics of CETA said the program had "too many loafers." Hoarc said. "That was the fault of the people who look them on. You were never, of course, to keep anyone who didn't work. You were to send them back. "We (American taxpayers) spent millions across the country to reinvent the wheel (with JTPA), set up study groups, seminars, training people again. To me it was sheer stupidity. "Mid Counties (which provides cmploy- "Then at one of our MAC (Michigan Association of Counties) meetings, I ran into Bess Jordan, and she said, 'why don’t you talk to John Martinoff.' Well, I wasn't too sure that I wanted to get tangled up with Calhoun (County) at that time because it's a bigger place than us. "He (Martinoff) looked me up and we started talking and planning. He did a .'M of checking and he said Barry wasn't getting all the funds it should be getting, that we could do better. So we kept on fighting and even­ tually it proved that it could be done. So Martinoff and I got together and we had Mid Counties (Employment and Training Consortium). The first board members in­ cluded Ken Radant (a Barry County Commissioner at that time)..." she said. "So that worked beautifully and we really Hastings Township picks new sexton by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township Monday awarded a contract to Mike Hallifax to care for the grounds at the township hill and also to assume the cemetery sexton's duties. The hiring of Hallifax marks the first time the township will impose fees on some services at the cemetery, and also move away from buying and maintaining township equipment for use in the cemetery. Hallifax was not the lowest bidder for the project, but was the only prospective client who supplied proof of workmen's compensation coverage and liability insurance. Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden told the board. Cruttenden and Franklin Beckwith, who had studied Lie applications of the bidders, recommended Hallifax. Cruttenden said Hallifax has a good reputation and has been in business a long time. She also said that he was always available, and was highly recommended by Thornapple Township Clerk Donna Kenyon. Hallifax will plow snow and mow grass at the hall as well as provide complete maintenance and care of the township cemetery. He succeeds William Tinkler who has retired. The bidders were: • Roger and Carol Tobias, $7,280, • Hallifax at $7,200; or $5,200 for the cemetery work alone, • Kim Hardy, $4,200; • Steven Guy, $2,100. Trustee Neil Wilder asked the board to Thursday, January 14. 1993 — Page 5 men! and training services to young people and adults) has been a very successful agency.'' Every year Mid Counties has re­ ceived extra incentive funds that other agen­ cies haven't used, she added One of her favorite projects as commis­ sioner was playing a key role, with a group of others, in renovating the historic County Courthouse, rcurbishing its good qualities, while making it handicapped accessible. Now that Hoarc has retired, she doesn’t plan to get involved in other activities for the time being. The only exception will be to continue to serve on the Barry County Transit Board as a citizcn-at-largc. She previously served the past 11 years on that board, since the Transit's inception, representing the County Board. She said her retirement from county poli­ tics was based on personal reasons. "My husband has health problems. I feel that I should be at home. He more or less has taken the back scat for 17 years, and it's time now that 1 devote some time to him. He's always been more than willing for me to contribute and do what I have done in the past." In the near future. Hoarc said. "My yard and my house will probably take a lot of my time. Before I became a commissioner. I had beautiful flowers and roses, and maybe I will have again some day." See SEXTON, Continued on page 12 Letters to Editor (Continued) In court, it's property over people • To The Editor: In the Jan. 7 issue of the Hastings Banner, there was an article concerning a 23-year-old Hastings man who was sentenced to one year in jail and five years probation for slapping a six-week-old infant so severely the child might have permanent brain damage. He was allowed to plead guilty to seconddegree child abuse in exchange for dropping charges of first-degree child abuse. To me. slapping a six-week-old infant is reprehensible. I am curious to know how the Barry County Court put together this sentence, since on Jan. 7 my son. Joshua Warner, who is 17 years old. was sentenced to three to five years in prison and a $2,500 fine, for receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. I believe most if not all property was recovered. I am not condoning my son's actions and to the people that this crime affected, you have my sincere apology. But it would seem to me that Joshua’s crime pales in comparison. I was at my son's hearing and was under the impression that when a person plea bargains, other charges are dropped. In exchange, that person pleads guilty to one lesser charge. Well that seems not to be the case, since everything Joshua has done concerning the law was brought up and discussed. I believe my son needs alcohol-drug treat­ ment. which 1 offered to have done. But the judge basically said, “everyone says they have an alcohol-drug problem to avoid serv­ ing time.” Every time Joshua has gotten in to trouble there was always alcohol and/or drugs involv­ ed. Doesn't the judge realize that alcohol-drug addiction is a very serious problem and a 17-year-old boy who has this addiction should be admitted to a drug rehabilitation center, not sent to prison? I realize this letter sounds like a mother defending her son. and I couldn't possibly be objective. But I do know my son very well, and he needs alcohol-drug treatment. In conclusion, if you compare these two cases, it would appear that in Barry County property is far and away more important than an infant’s life. Mary Sue Whaley Delton Area Obituaries (Continued) NOTICE Notice to the residfnts of barry county ; Notice is hereby given thot the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct o public hearing lor the following Special U»e Permit*: , CASE NO. SP. 1-93 — Linda L. Bunner, (applicant). ■ LOCATION: at 9100 Cox Rd. on the South tide between Guy and Clark Rds. in Sec. 14. Assyria Twp. ; PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to hove a dog kennel. J MEETING DATE: January 25. 1993. ; TIME 7:30 p.m. 1 PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Budding at 117 South Broadway Hostings. Michigan. ■: Interested persons desiring to present their fiews upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the pbove mentioned time and place. » Site inspections of the above described property yrill bo completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons iniorosted in accompanying the group should contact fhe Planning Office. ■ The special use application is available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during fhe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 t.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the PlonnOffico at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting'hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk (1/14) K Cecil G. Strimback LAKE ODESSA - Cecil G. Strimback, 51, of 11962 Saubee Lake Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1993 at his residence in a house fire. Mr. Strimback was born on November 23, 1941 in Lake Odessa, the son of Merrill and Beatrice Rose Strimback. He attended Wood­ land High School and was married to Karon Pennington on June 17,1961. He served in the National Guards, and had been employed by EPE of Sunfield. He was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Mr. Strimback is survived by two sons. Perry of Lake Odessa and Ryan at home; one daught­ er, Mrs. Steve (Patricia) Ray of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren: Robert, Tyler and Elisia Ray, Katie and Matthew Strimback; two brothers, Ted Strimback of Hastings, William (Whin) Strimback of Lake Odessa; four sisters, Barbara Brandt of Hastings, Beverly Allerding of Freeport, Alice Wemett of Clarksville, Donna Gardner of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Cynthia Louise; a son, Kevin Cecil and a brother David. Funeral services will be held i:00 p.m. Friday, January 15 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, with Reverend George Aton and Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Strimback Trust in care of the Funeral Home or the Union Bank of Lake Odessa. [ Karon Kay Strimback | LAKE ODESSA - Karon Kay Strimback, 49, of 11962 Saubee Lake Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1993 at her residence in a house fire. Mrs. Strimback was born on October 20, 1943 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Lester and Louise (Shellenbarger) Pennington. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and was married to Cecil Strimback on June 17, 1961. She was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Mrs. Strimback is survived by two sons. Perry Strimback of Lake Odessa, Ryan Strim­ back at home; one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Patri­ cia) Ray of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren: Robert. Tyler and Elisia Ray, Katie and Matth­ ew Stnmback; her parents, Lester and Louise Pennington of Lake Odessa; two brothers. Vaughn Pennington of Lake Odessa, Lonnie Penningron of Clarksville; four sisters, Martha Kidder of Lake Odessa, Joan Warren of Delton, Elaine Gorodenski of Nashville and Lynn Pennington of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Louise and a son, Kevin Cecil. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, at the Lakewood Unites Methodist Church with Reverend George Aton and Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Strimback Trust in care of the Funeral Home or the Union Bank of Lake Odessa. SPECIALS GOOD THROUGH 1-17-93 •: Plumb ’ s Uo£u-Rite Fwwh 902 Ul. State. Hastings oh. 945-4921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 Thomas C. Stanton |_______ Florence L. Miller______ | Florence L. Miller, 88. formerly of Middle­ ville, passed away Monday. January 4, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Miller was bom on December 31,1904 in Chicago, the daughter of Florence and Robert Frazer. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Harvey Miller on August of 1933 at LaPorte, Indiana. She lived in Middleville. She was a member of Eastern Stars for many years, going through the chairs and becoming a worthy matron. She was known for her apple pies served during Rotary luncheons in Middleville. She was an avid knitter and seamstress, knitting many items for friends and relatives and sewing for her family. After her husband passed away she moved to Kentwood to be near her daughter and granddaughter. Mrs. Miller is survived by her children: Betty Moore Taggart of Ft. Lauderdale, Flori­ da, Roy (Lois) Moore of Ft. Lauderdale, Flori­ da, John (Karen) Miller of Middleville, Marjor­ ie (Frank) DeLano of Kentwood; eight grand­ children, nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Dora Cornell of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Miller. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. ALTO - Thomas C. Stanton, 65, of 8692 Whitneyville Road, Alto, passed away Tues­ day, January 5, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Stanton was born on May 5, 1927 to Thomas L. Stanton and Margaret Lennox Stan­ ton (Leighton Township). He was a reasearch aid at MSU in the Horti­ culture Department at both the Graham and Clarksville Experimental Stations for 37 years. He retired in 1988. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #305. He was married to Betty J. (Barlow) Stanton. Mr. Stanton is survived by his wife, Betty; children: Tom and Sandy Stanton of Grand Rapids, John and Nancy Stanton of Grand Rapids, Joe Stanton of Alto, Mike and Michele Stanton of Ft. Meyers, Florida, Laura and Pat Bums of Grand Rapids, Bill and Julie Stanton of Freeport; seven grandchildren; mother, Margaret Stanton of Caledonia; brothers and sisters, Robert and Dixie Stanton of Grand Rapids, Peg and Lester Gallagher of Lansing, Don and Rhoda Stanton of Mesick, Helen Richard of Grand Rapids, Mark Stanton of Caledonia. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8, at the Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Fr. James C. Cusack officiating. Burial was at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor S*ll> C Keller. In terim Christian Education Director Sunday. Dec. 27 - 9:30 a m and 11 00 Morning Worship Sers ices Nunery provided Broadcast of 9:30 a.m. service over WBCH-AM and FM 10.30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room Wednesday - 7:00 Chancel Cnoir practice Thursday 9:30 Circle Study Leaders CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; II 00 a.m. Morning Worship Serviu-; 6:00 p m Even­ ing Service; Wedn-sday 7:00 p.m. Services for Aduits. Teens and Children. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd., I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Servlets: 9 45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 ■ Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Group*. HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M 79. Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta lion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45 . 6 00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. Hastings Area ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and II: 15 a.m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. BARRY CHURCH CO. OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 pm. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series: '‘Does God Exist?” on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan. 17 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. Jan. 14 - 7:30 Journey of Faith Frida*. Jan 15 - 11:30 Holy Communion/Lunch Saturday. Jan 16 - 9 30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA Tuesda,. Jan. 19 • 10.00 Journey of Faith Wednesday. Jan. 20 • 10:00 Wordwatchers; IM Evang./Soc. Min Bd FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor James C. Noggle. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a m. each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar HASTINGS Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limit*. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jelterson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hatting*. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone M5-3118. Syadav Service* 9:30 a.m., Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson, Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at ail services. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director. Sunday. Dec. 27 - 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9 30 am senxe over WBCH-AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Wednesday - 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday 9:30 Circle Study Leaders HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9:25 am. Sabbath School at 10:50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayef Meeting meets Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. The School Board will meet this Tues­ day. the 19th. at 6:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon. Please do not leave clothing or other items sitting out­ side of the building at any lime. In­ stead. use the business hours for drop-offs (clothing only) or call 945-2361 for an appointment for clothing. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberskk. Organist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m Sun­ days: Early Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.. Mondays: Childrens Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Fri­ day: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Jan. 16 - Goodwill Class Potluck and Program 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. 19 • U.M. Men DinJan ner'Program. 6:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 25 - Lydia and Hannah U.M. Women Circles. 7:30 p.m Wednesday. Jan. 27 - Sarah. Esther and Martha U.M. Women Circles. 9 30 a.m. Ruth U M WOmen Cir­ cle. 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 31 Senior High Youth Swiss Steak Dinner, fundraiser for Summer Work Camp. 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5.15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 I ___ |_____ John L. (Jock) Clarey_____ | HASTINGS - John L. (Jock) Ciarey, 78 of 521 West Green Street, Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 7, 1993 at his residence. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, January 9, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Mr. Clarey was bom on September 16,1914 in Clark Mills, New York, the son of William and Anna (Madden) Clarey. He was raised in Clinton, New York area and attended schools there, graduating in 1935 from Clinton High School. He went on to attend St. Viator College and George Washington University, receiving his B.S. degree in 1941. He later received his Masters degree from The University of Michigan. He was married to Kathleen E. McNamara on July 14, 1943. Mr. Clarey was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army from November 1, 1944 until March 27, 1947 and upon his discharge held the rank of Captain. Mr. and Mrs. Clarey came to Hastings in 1951 from Battle Creek. He taught, coached and served as athletic director at Hastings High School through the years of 1951 until he retired in 1981. He had previously taught and coached at Phillips High School in Battle Creek and taught and coached at McKinley High School in Washington, D.C. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, a member uf Michigan Sports Sages, a member of Hastings Elks Lodge, a former member of the Hastings Kiwanis Gub, awarded the 1965 Michigan High School Coach of the Year in football, selected in 1970 for the Detroit Free Press Coaches Hall of Fame and in 1985 inducted into Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Preceding him in death were: Brothers William, Peter, Martin, James and Joe Clarey and one sister, Mary Gridley. Mr. Clarey is survived by his wife, Kathleen, a son and wife John and Vicki Clarey of Port­ land; son, Timothy Ciarey of Royal Oak; daughter and husband, Ann and Jack Anderson of Evansville, Indiana, daughter and husband, Kathleen and Samuel Valenti of Bloomfield Hills; daughter and husband Patricia and Elmo Konzen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 11 grandchil­ dren; one great grandchild; also a sister Cathrine Sobel of Clinton, New York. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Athletic Boosters or Barry Community Hospice. I Dorothy V. Hanford | HASTINGS - Dorothy V. Hanford, 87. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 1993 at Tendercare where she had been a patient for 11 years. Mrs. Hanford was bom on March 26,1905 in Lake City, the daughter of Frederick and Julia (Thomas) Foss. She was raised in the Lake City area and attended schools there. She was married to Henry Hanford on Janu­ ary 24, 1932. She came to Hastings in 1949 from Lake City. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hanford was a member of Hastings Free Methodist Church and Women’s Mission­ ary International Group of the Church. Mr Hanford is survived by daughter and husba Marie and Richard Secord of Hast­ ings, aaughter, Louise Hard of Hastings, daughter and husband, Donna and Steve Davis of Hastings, daughter, Julia Lundquist of Hast­ ings, daughter and husband, Alice ami Die Craven of Hastings, daughter, Dolores Longs­ treet, of Grand Rapids; son and wife, Robert and Bonnie Hanford of Hastings, son and wife, Henry and Shirley Hanford of Hastings, son and wife, Joseph and Kris Hanford of Hastings, son and wife, Maurice and Grace Hanford of Caledonia; 29 grandchildren, 47 great­ grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry in 1947, also by a grandson, Raymond Lundquist, one brother and six sisters. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Reverend Daniel Gray­ bill and Reverend Donald Brail officiating. Burial will be at Lake City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, January 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. |______ Homer Alvin Lewis_____ | HASTINGS - Homer Alvin Lewis, 87, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1993 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Lewis was bom on September 3,1905 in Minford, Ohio, the son of John and Rena (Purdy) Lewis. He was raised in New Boston, Ohio and attended schools there, graduating from Glenwood High School in New Boston in 1925. He was married to Margaret Abraham on December 25, 1926. Mr. Lewis was employed as a plumber for over 20 years and was with the Curtis-Wright Aircraft Company in Columbus, Ohio during World War II. He was a member of San Bernardino, Cali­ fornia Eagles and Moose Lodges, Battle Creek Plumber Union #335, former member of First Methodist Church of New Boston, Ohio, former member of First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mr. Lewis is survived by daughter and husband, Donna and Norval Sinclair of Hast­ ings; son and wife. Ronald and Jackie Lewis of Hastings; seven grandchildren; 14 great­ grandchildren; sister, Opal Barbee of Sciotoville, Ohio; brother, Stephen Lewis of Hastings. He was preceded in death by h'S wife, Margaret on March 20, 1949; sister. Garnet Rice; brother, Walter Lewis. Memorial graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery at Wheelersburg, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Alzheimers Disease Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. | ^^^^Glady^^^ush^ RAPIDS - Gladys E. Bush, 88, of Olds Manor in Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, January 12,1993 in Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Arthur W. Bateman NASHVILLE - Arthur W. Bateman, 82, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, January 9. 1993 at his residence. Mr. Bateman was born in Lloydale, Pennsyl­ vania, on February 2,1910 the youngest of nine children to Thomas and Lepas (Cook) Bate­ man. He grew up in Beaverdale, Pennsylvania and at the age of seven moved to Ceveland with his family. He graduated from Cleveland High School in 1928 and attended college courses at Wilbur Wright night school. He graduated from University of Detroit with a degree in die design. He was employed by the Fisher Body Divi­ sion of General Motors 42 years, retiring in 1970, when he moved to Nashville. He married Margaret Fumiss in 1940 in Nashville. She died on November 13, 1991. While in Detroit he belonged to the U.A.W. #160, Charter member of Fisher YMCA Glider Club, Chevrolet Glee Gub, and the Westmin­ ster Presbyterian Church. In Nashville he belonged to the Nashville United Methodist Church, life member of the Nashville Lions Club, and the Hastings Country Gub. He espe­ cially enjoyed singing and golfing. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Mr. Bateman is survived by his daughter, Gail Tinsey of Farmington Hills; son, Thomas Bateman of Nashville; grandchildren, Bradley Tinsey of Farmington Hills and Suzanne Tinsey of Kalamazoo; sisters, Viola Downs of Detroit, Tressa Tomlinson of Ohio, Grace Litwiler of Minnesota; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12 at the Maple Valley Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nrshville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, Nashville Method­ ist Church, Nashville Lions Gub, Putnam Library, Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. _______ Adeline L. Fisher_______ | GRAND RAPIDS S.E. - Adeline L. Fischer, 96, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 1993 at Luther Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Fischer was bom on September 14, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois to Gottfried and Augusta Borowski. She was a homemaker. She was married to Henry Fischer. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Fischer is survived by daughter, Elaine and Elmer Cooper of Blue Eye, Missouri: son, Edward and Grace Fischer of Caledonia; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 8 at the DeVries Funeral Chapel in Kentwood with Reverend Eldor Panning officiating. Burial was at Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luther Home. |______ Mary "Liz" Palmer______| DELTON - Mary “Lix” P»lmer, 71. of 9680 Keller Road, Delton, passed away Sunday, January 10, 1993 u Pennock Hospital. Hast­ ings where she had been a patient for one week. Mrs. Palmer was bora on December 5,1921 in Orangeville Township. Barry County. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1940. She loved knitting, crocheting and garden­ ing. She had lived her entire lifetime in Orange­ ville Township. She was married to Arthur 1. Palmer on February 10, 1941. Mrs. Palmer was preceded in death by daughter, Bonnie J. Kenfield in 1971. Mrs. Palmer is survived by her husband, Arthur I. Palmer; children: Judith Ann Palmer of Plainwell, Paul and Landa Palmer of Manas­ sas, Virginia, Frank “Jim" and Connie Kenfield of Hastings; eight grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren; three sisters. Mabel Keller of Hastings, May Bowerman of Middleville, Cleone Trumbull of Hastings; three brothers, Thornton Woodman of Spring Hill. Florida; John L. “Wally" Woodman of Delton; Edwin C. Woodman of Hastings; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 13, at the Williams Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor or Pennock Hospital. Enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. Advertise in The Hastings BANNER Clll 948-8051 Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Bryan L. Stahl________| LAKE ODESSA - Bryan L. Stahl, 34, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday. January 8, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Mr. Stahl was bom on August 14, 1958 in Hastings, the son of Arnith and Lavina (Cisler) Stahl. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1976. He had been employed at Keebler in Grand Rapids for the past 15 years as a Gass A Mechanic. He was married to Mary Ruth Gerrits on May 18, 1991. He was a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto. Mr. Stahl is survived by his wife, Mary; his children Rebecca and Jarrod Stahl; his step children, Brandon and Amanda Boersen; parents, Arnith and Lavina Stahl of Freeport; one brother, Gordon (Sally) Stahl of Freeport; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Lynne) Kuzmin of Alto, Brenda Stahl of Grand Rapids; father and mother-in-law Marvin and Judith Gerrits of Hudsonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Duane and Lucy Gerrits of Byron Center, Steve and Karen Gerrits of Hudsonville, Jay Gerrits and Lesa Klinger of Revena; grandmothers, Mrs. Jacob Dirkse and Mrs. Henry Gerrits. Funeral services were held Monday, January I1 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Alto, with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Burial was at ’.he Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. | Adelbert Eugene "Del” Heath | HASTINGS - Adelbert Eugene “Del” Heath, 82, of 3640 South Bedford Road, Hast­ ings, passed away Wednesday, January 6.1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Heath was bom on December 30,1910, the son of George B. and Lenora (Cooper) Heath. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1928. He also graduated from Michi­ gan State University in 1933. He was married to Charlotte E. Zuschnitt on June 27, 1936. Mr. Heath was employed as assistant engi­ neer for the City of Hastings, Barry County Surveyor, worked for Barry County Road Commission, Consumers Power Company for five years, E.W. Bliss Company for five years; Rich Manufacturing and Sterling Aluminum for 11 years. Also worked 10 years for Federal Mogul, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church for 70 years, Methodist Men’s Gub. Barry County Histori­ cal Society, Hastings Kiwanis Club, former member Society of Automotive Engineers, the Barry County Engineers Gub Civitan, former 4-H leader, treasurer for Barry County fair­ board for several years, and a Charlton Park Docent. Mr. Heath is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Hastings; daughter and husband, MaryEllen and Gary Rivers of Lowell, Sally L. Heath of Santa Rosa, California; son, William G. Heath of Hastings,; seven grandchildren: William Heath Jr., Anthony and Brenda Heath, Gregory Heath, Brian Heath, Elizabeth and Richard McCoy, Ann and Nelson Replogle, Michael H. Rivers; one great-grandson, Gregory Heath Jr.; three sisters, Stella Teegardin of Jackson, Lois Kemp of Sun City, Arizona, Margaret Barr of Venice, Florida; two brothers, George W. Heath, Tonica, Illinois, Dr. Roy E. Heath of Sun City, Arizona; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 9 at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlton Park Village Foundation, 2545 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Emma Moore LOWELL - Emma Moore, 83, formerly of Lowell and Freeport, passed away Thursday, January 7 at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. Mrs. Moore was born on June 1, 1909 in Lowell, the daughter of Judd and Edith (Weeks) Hapeman. She graduated from Lowell High School in 1927 and was married to Jurden Moore in 1932, He preceded her in death September 3, 1983. Mrs. Moore is survived by four sons, Jurden Moore of Freeport, Gary Moore of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Mike Moore of Stewart, Florida, Patrick Moore of Grand Haven; two daughters, Marilyn Gould of Grand Rapids, Barbara Webster of Caledonia; 12 grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Genevieve Mench of Lowell. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Winnie Hapeman, two brothers, John and Fern Hapeman. Private funeral services were held Friday, January 8 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was at Oakewood Cemetery, Lowell. Vertie Fay McDonald LAKE ODESSA - Vertie Fay McDonald, 108 of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday. January 9 at the Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. McDonald was born on February 13, 1884 in Odessa Township, the daughter of George and Nancy (Herron) Can. She attended Beard Rural School, and was married to Frank McDonald on December 3,1913. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1971. Mrs. McDonald is survived by one nephew LeRoy Call of Lake Odessa; one niece. Hazel Richardson of Galveston, Indiana; several great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Orvin Catt in 1986. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Ambulance Service. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 — Page 7 Elvis stamps go on sale in Hastings; across the nation "Elvis" (Doug Lansdale) receives the first Elvis stamp to go out of the Hastings Post Office. The Postmaster, Charlie Johnson, presents him with the first sheet of the commemorative stamps. Hills to celebrate 50th anniversary The children of Otis and Katherine (Stutz) Hill invite friends and relatives to share in their 50th anniversary celebration Saturday. Jan. 23. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall. 721 South Durkee Road (M-66. south of Nashville). Otis and Katherine were married Jan 23. 1943 in Nashville b> the Rev. Griswold. Their children are sons Larry and Carol Hill, son Mike and Claudine Hill both of Nashville, daughter Marcia and Mike Kcrsjes of Nashvilc and daughter Lisa and Jim DeVries of Hastings They also have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren No gifts, please. Wyngarden-Renaud united in marriage Lisa Jo Wyngarden and Christopher Scott Renaud were joined in marriage Dec 26 in the Chapel of Townsend’s Plantation in Orlando. Fla. Parents of the bride arc Woody and Shirley Wyngarden of Hastings, and the groom’s parents are Clem and Anna Renaud of Orlando. Escorted down the aisle by her father, the bride was attended by her mother, and the groom’s father was his attendant The ushers were the bride’s brothers. Ron Wyngarden of Largo. Fla . and Jeff Wyngarden of Lansing. A reception followed at Townsend's Planta­ tion in Orlando and an open house for the cou­ ple was hosted by the bride’s parents at their home in Hastings Jan. 9 Lisa and Chris now live in Orlando. Lake Odessa News: When cold weather returns with freezing temperatures around the clock, farmers and ice fisherman wiU be glad. Information from Outdoor Life magazine through a Lansing newspaper has a convenient graph showing ice safety. With ice two inches thick, it is safe for one person on foot; three inches, a group in single file; 7% inches, a two-ton car or snowmobiles; 10 inches, a medium truck. If there is early w inter slush or black ice of late winter, the thickness should be twice the thickness listed above. Meantime. Lake Odessa residents awoke Monday morning Jan. 4. to find their sump pumps chugging often. A small river was run­ ning along the curbs of north Fourth Avenue and village workers were making the rounds to remove accumulated leaves and other debris from catch basins Acres of land in Section 28 drain into the village onwhat is the highest end of town. The Red Cross Bloodmobilc was held Mon­ day at Fellowship Hall. The response brought 107 donors and 95 pints were collected. The mobile unit comes to Lake Odessa each January and July. Death came last week to Andrew, one of the triplet sons of Alan and Caressa Johnson of Sunfield Township in August. He is survived by his triplet brothers and older siblings Melinda. Caressa and Benjamin. He also had two grandmothers and four greatgrandparenis. Funeral services were held at Saranac’s St. Anthony’s Church Robert and wife Sue Adrion of Freeport are listed as surviving son and daughter-in-law of Cecilia Vivian Righter of Holt, age 80. who died Jan. 5. Two members of Central Church’s United Methodist Women were among the 190 who attended the Epiphany breakfast at Holt UMC Jan. 5. Many from Hastings also attended Former residents Marie (Torrey) Burgess and Louise (Hoffs) Peppel were among the crowd. Both are former Lake Odessa residents. Friends of the Library met Jan. 5. Several new memberships and life memberships have been received since the mailing of 300 newsletters in early December Three direc­ tors were elected to succeed themselves. Of­ ficers for 1993 are to be president. Delos Johnson; vice president. Marian Klein; secretary. Elaine Garlock; and treasurer. Marge Erickson. Additional kits have been delivered to Ionia County Memorial Hospital in the "Books for SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 948-8051 Legal Notices Synopsis ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tuesday January 5. 1993 ot 7 30 p.m. All board members present. Also present 9 citizens and guests Petition received opposing participation in Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. Decision made not to enter into the proposed agreement Twp Bd to request Public Hearings by DNR on File <92-12-561W and <92-12-504W both applied for by Woterland Realty Co Letter of resignation as fire chief received from Ron Hermemtt. Approved firemens 1st responder expenses Approved trustees per diem pay for the 2 annual Road Comm meetings and for Public Hearings per­ taining to Twp. matters Bills rood and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (1 14) Area Birth Announcements: Babies" program. More are being prepared for use at the library to serve parents whose babies are born at Pennock Hospital, as well as Lakewood parents whose infants are bom in the metropolitan hospitals. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight at Lake Manor, with Graydcn Slowins of Sebewa Township the speaker. Rose Leigh, formerly of Tupper Lake Street, will observe her 100th birthday Satur­ day. Jan. 23. She resides at an adult foster care home on Dow Road just north of M-43 east of Sunfield Services were held last Friday . Jan. 8. with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Catholic Church for Stanley Fignrski. Gorsline-Runchiman’s Neller Chapel at Portland handled arrangements. He lived on Brown Road near Martin Road and operated Stan's Service Shop at his home as well as working for years at TRW in Portland. He is survived by wife Ernestine; daughters Shirley (Mrs. Donald) Schraubcn and Cynthia (Mrs. Lanny) Reed both of Portland. There are five Schraubcn grandchildren and three Reed grandchildren. He also had nine siblings in the greater Detroit area. He was a member of St. Edward’s church in Lake Odessa and Knights of Columbus Council at Portland. Miriam Beach of Eagle Point is listed as the surviving sister of Harold Kloko. 79. of Bradenton. Fla., who died Jan. 6. He had spent most of his working years in Charlotte. Some excavation has been done on the nor­ theast comer of the Page Memorial Building, the tower removed, much of the wood trim along the caves removed. All this is in preparation for the long-needed new roof. Fortunately , the village had access to the va­ cant lot beside the post office. Il is piled high with truss rafters waiting for the construction to begin. The basic shape of the building is of three wings. It will be interesting to see how •he roof will be shaped to cover the whole thing. Work continues on the new gas line on Johnson Street Muddy streets were common all last week. The yellow, blue and orange flags were needed early this week, with the snow covering the ground. The workmen dug pit after pit along the east side of the street and the line was extended in those short segments. At one point they dug out above five feet of pole base of a pole which had to be relocated in 1959. It was dug out and then laid horizon­ tally in the next pit to await its next discovery. no telling how many years from now . The community was shocked and saddened Sunday morning by news of the traggic fire that claimed the lives of Cecil Strimback and wife on Saubee Lake Road. The house for Gary and Cynthia Studt on Darby Road just south of M-50 is enclosed. Like many new houses built in recent years, it has many gables and dormers JaJ Publishers o< Hastings rtemnder Hastngs Banner Hasungs Weekender Community Advisor MBrshal Battle Creek Shopper News lakewood News hAddteviBe/Caiedorua Sun & News Maple Vatey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-ADAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 The first Elvis stamps went on sale all over the United States Friday at noon. Doug Lansdale, an Elvis impersonator, made an appearance at the Hastings Post Office and signed autographs. Birth Announcement Scott and Susan Thelen of Westphalia, an­ nounce the arrival of their daughter. Marissa Jane. She was bom Nov 30th. weighed 6 lbs.. 5 ozs. Grandparents arc Dick and Mary Kloeckner. formerly of Hastings and John and Alice Thelen of Westphalia Marissa joins a sister. Krysta at home. GIRL. Michelle Williams and Walt Zeller arc proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Harley Christine on Dec. 16 at 3:01 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs . '4 oz.. 20 inches long. Her grandparents are Mike and Deb Williams of Hastings nnd Warrcn and Betty Zeller of Ionia Her great-grandparents arc Ron and Mary Jane Williams of Lacey and Latha Rich of Belding It’s A Girl! Dave VandcCar and Amy Dykhou.se of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Shelbic Jo VandcCar. born on Dec 18. 1992 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids She weighed 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and was 19 inches long. The proud grandparents are Ray and Mary Dykhouse. and Monty and Alice Forshcy. all of Lake Odessa Great-grandparents are Price Dy khouse of Hillsdale; Ruth Forshcy of Sun­ field and Dean and Viola Cunningham of Lake Odessa GIRL. Sydney Dawn, bom Dec 18. 1992 at 6:59 a.m to Lucinda and David Pierce of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 20% in­ ches long. GIRL. Ashley Marie, bom Dec 19 at 1:26. to Jennifer Tnorp and Darrell Dykhouse. Lake Odessa, weighing 10 lbs.. IH ozs.. 20 inches long. GIRL, Corrma Lyn Hoban, born Dec. 22 at 4:35 a.m. to Tina Higgins and Yancy Hobert. Barry, weighing 2 lbs.. 6 ozs . 16% inches long. GIRL. Brooke Lee. bom Dec 25 at 10:27 a.m. to Dan and Brenda Armbruster. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 3% ozs.. 21% in­ ches long BOY, Andrew Louis, bom Dec 27 at 8:36 p.m. to Robert and Lisa Kingsley . Hastings, weighing 9 lbs . 9M ozs.. 22 inches long. GIRL. Sarah Jane, born Dec 29 at 1:55 p.m. to Mr. and Nelson Gamache. Cloverdale, weighing 7 lbs . 2 ozs.. 20% inches long. BOY, Jordan Paul, born Dec 31 at 9:02 p.m. to John and Tcncsa Simon. Woodland, weighing 6 lbs . 14 ozs . 21 inches long. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY 128 W. Mill Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us Mickey Cousino of Hastings is the first patron to buy the commemorative Elvis stamp. She also got the first autograph from "Elvis' (Doug Lansdale). Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the condition* of o certain Mortgage mode by Glen L. Guernsey ond Mory Guernsey, husband and wife, whose ad­ dress is 1776 Coats Grove Rood. Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagors. To Union Bonk of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Bank­ ing Corporation of Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee. Dated Novembe- 1st. 1990. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on December 11th. 1990. in Liber 509 of Mortgages on Page 240. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date of this notice for principal ond interest, the sum of: Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy Nine ond 22 100 (145 579.22) Dollars And also a second Mortgage dated April 2nd. 1991, ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry. and State of Michigan on April 9th. 1991. in Liber 513 of Mor­ tgages. Poge 955. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote of this notice for principal ond interest the sum of $20.348.91. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, and second mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ond second mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgages, ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the above said Mor­ tgages. will be foreclosed by o sole of the parcel of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, ond County of Borry. Michigan fhot being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 22nd day of February 1993. at 12:00 o clock noon Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on the 1st Mortgage, together with Eleven ond 75/100 (11.75%) percent interest on the aforementioned 1 si Mortgage, ond Eleven ond 75/100 (11.75%) percent interest on the aforementioned 2nd mortgage together with legal costs, attorneys fees ond also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale, which said premises are described in said Mortgages os follows, to wit: Beginning at o point on the North line of Section 4. Town 3 North Range 8 West distant East 1.321 feet from the North 1 4 post of said Section 4 thence East 576.50 feet along the North line of said Section 4 thence South 00 degrees 4 minutes 30 seconds East 264.00 feet, thence West 576.50 feet thence North 00 degrees 4 minutes 30 seconds West 264.00 feet to the place of beginning. The period of redemption will be Twelve (12) months from dole of sole. Doted January 11th 1993 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee By: Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY I TROMP (P41571) ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 (2 II) DEFAULT having been modi* in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by Duane A. Curtis and Elizabeth S. Curtis, husband and wife, of 4110 Oak Street. Leslie Michigan 49251 to Independent Bonk-South Michigan a Michigan Bonking Cor­ poration. of 144 South Main Street Leslie. Michigan 49251. dated January 2. 1987. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Ingham ond the County of Borry. State of Michigan on January 27. 1987. and February 26 1987 respectively, in Liber 1607 of Mortgages, on poge 736 through 739 ond Liber 447 poges 186 through 189. respectively, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 48 100 ($37.444.48) DOLLARS, ond no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or ony part thereof, whereby the power of sole con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor tgoge and in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder at the front entrance of the City-County Building. City of Lans­ ing. County of Inghom Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Feburary 5. 1993. ot 10 o clock Eastern Standard Time in the forenoon of said doy ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 13 percent interest, legal co«ts Attorneys fees ond also any taxes and insurcnce that said Mor­ tgagee. Independent Bonk South Michigan does pay on or prior to the dote of soid sole which said premises ore described in said Mortgage variously as follows to-wft: A parcel of land in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 21. TIN R1W being more specifically described os commencing ot the North 1 4 post of said Section, thence East along North line of said Section a distance of 1494.9 feet to the center line of Ook Street (so-called), thence South 01 deg. 08 East along said center-line a distance of 1335.23 feet to the point of beginning of this description thence continuing South 01 deg. 08 East along said centerline o distance of 331.53 feel thence North 01 deg. 08 West a distance of 334.23 feet thence South 89 deg 54 25 East a distance of 394.17 feet to the point of beginning. Lttlie Township Inghom County. Michigan and ALSO, lot number eighteen (18) Walthor Plat Section 22 Town 2 North Range 9 West Hope Township. Borry County. Michigan The aforesaid mortgagor shall hove six months from and after the date of the aforesaid public sale in which to redeem the above described premises Dated December 9 1992 INDEPENDENT BANK SOUTH MICHIGAN MORTGAGEE PREPARED BY William G Jackson P C. Attorneys for Independent Bank South Michigan 120 E Walker P O Box 246 St.Johns Ml 48879 (J 21) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 have no idea it is possible to contact the donor family I cannot imagine any recipient not welcoming the opportunity to express ap­ preciation for a donated organ Thanks for writing 1 hope a great many doctors sec your letter and act on it. Legal Notices Short Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the renditions of a mortgage made by DONALD R URAMKIN and TAMMY L URAMKIN h.s wife to Anchor Federated Mortgagee dated November .4 1987. and recorded on November 24 1987 in Liber 459 on page 968 Bo'ry County Records Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to STIRLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION by an assignment dated November 24 1987 and recorded on November 24 1987 in Liber 459 on page 973 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 45 100 Dollars $32 830 45) including interest at 11 0** per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgagv and the statue in such case mode and pro .•ded notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them ot pubic vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan ji 11 00 o'clock a.m. on February 11 1993 Said premises a.e situated in the Township of Prairieville Barry County Michigan and are described os Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Pom* No. I according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of plots on page 75. P P h 120 480-000 024-00. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. December 15. 1992 STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys g DAVID J BENNETT THAV GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT 30150 Telegraph *444 Birminnham Ml 48025 313)645 1700 (I 28) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COr/.LISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commis­ sion on January 20 1992 at the Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norns Rood within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be con­ sidered at this Public hearing include, in brief the following 1. Special Land Use permit filed by Roberto ond Ronald Green of 7721 W. Hickory Rd. for ond home occupation permit to use one room, approximately 180 sg. feet for a professional clerical office. The nature of the business is a distributorship for nutri­ tional products with off-site contacts. The business will be owned ond operated exclusively by the property owners. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission as the public hearing. All interested persons ore invited to be present to participate in the discussion on the matter. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Gary Munson. Secretory Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 (1/14) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Borry County Board of Commissioners held Jan 12. 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. HOUSE FOR SALE k < k We are pleased to offer a series of 16 limited edition cards to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Amer­ ica’s most loved col­ lectible. 912 S. JEFFERSON, HASTINGS 4 bedroom, 1 % bath, family kitchen and dining, new furnace and central air. Close to schools...................$83,000.00 Call 945-5239 after 5 p.m. for appointment HELP WANTED • Operator 4 • The City of Hastings. Michigan has an opening in the Department of Public Services for an Operator 4 Initial duties of this position shall include, but not be limited to. water meter reading and other work necessary in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant. Requirements for this position shall include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license acceptable in the State of Michigan. The successful applicant shall obtain a State of Michigan Commercial driver's license within one (1) year from date of hire. Submit application or resume to the Director of Public Services. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Applications will be accepted through January 22. 1993. Each colorful card will highlight a very special PRECIOUS MOMENTS bisque figurine, one to rep­ resent each year of the collection.. and a bonus card featuring the beautiful 15th Anniversary Com­ memorative Figurine. Beginning in January, stop by to learn how you may collect this limited edition series and become eligible to enter the grand prize drawing for a trip for two to the Orient! • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings, will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Wednes­ day, Feb. 10, Thursday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 12, from 9 00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor’s Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of review­ ing. correcting and equalizing the 1993 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: FACTOR RATIO: 1.00 50.00 COMMERCIAL 1.00 50.00 INDUSTRIAL 1.00 50.00 RESIDENTIAL 1.00 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL 1.00 50.00 PERSONAL SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk Dear Ann Landers: My sister. 'Louise,” is eight years my senior, and she has always behaved as if she were my mother Up until now. I’ve been able to tolerate her bossiness, but last night was the final straw A small group of family members was hav­ ing dinner at a fish place that we all like very much. I ordered the mini crab cakes, which arc my favorite. After we were served. Louise nudged me and said. "I’d love one of those cakes, sis.” I said. "OK." and gave her one. Two minutes later, she said. ”Mmm. Yummy. Are they ever good!" She then lean­ ed over and. without asking my permission, speared a second crab cake After another minute, she said. "Those crab cakes are so wonderful. I think you ought to give Mom one.” With that. Mom shouted across the table. "I'd love one." Before I knew it. 1 only had two crab cakes on my plate Although you may consider this an in­ significant problem compared with the ones you get every day. I'm really steamed about this. Am I overreacting, or do I have a legitimate complaint here? — Deprived in Charleston. S.C Dear Deprived: I see your letter is from Charleston, a city that oozes gentility and Southern charm. Apparently. Louise grew up somewhere else. In the future, when dining with your sister, sit on the other side of the table. And if she asks if she can have something on your plate, say "No. sis. Order some for yourself.” Dear Alabama: Tell him promptly and in plain language It will be an act of friendship Gem of the Day: Don't criticize people who talk to themselves Sometimes it s the on­ ly intelligent conversation they have that day No thanks offered Dear Ann Landers: On Sept 19. 1990. our 10-year old son was declared brain dead after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor After accepting the fact that he was not going to survive (he had already been through a previous brain operation), our caring, com­ passionate neurosurgeon asked us. in the most gentle and humane fashion, if we would con­ sider donating our son's organs The decision was made quickly and without regret. So why am 1 writing? We have never heard a word from any of the recipients even though we wrote a letter to each of them, sharing a hit of the history of our son's life The letters were sent anonymously through our transplant coordinator, to each of the six recipients. iWe donated his heart, kidneys, pancreas and corneas 1 I'm sure that the families of the recipients experienced a great deal of trauma, but just a brief note to say the person who received the transplant is doing well, even though it has been almost two years, would mean so much to us. Certainly. Ann. we are not the only donor family who would appreciate this. And it’s never too late, no matter how long ago the transplant took place By contacting the transplant coordinator for the case, letters can be sent to the donor families, thus protecting the anony mity of the donor Ann. 1 hope you will get the word out. — Still Grieving in Paso Robles. Calif. Dear Friends in Paso Robles: It is the physi­ cians who should "get the word out." I am certain that the vast majority of recipients Dear Ann Landers: My son and I. light-tomodcrafc eaters, finished our meal in a restaurant. When the waitress came to clear the table, she said to my son. "You didn’t eat much." I immediately thought ot how many limes people in my family have had to apologize by sayirg. "I wasn't very hungry " It irritated me that the waitress should make such a com­ ment. and I gave her a raised eyebrow to let her know she had spoken out ol turn She looked embarrassed and replied. "When you work in a restaurant you just hate to see all that food go to waste " I told her if I thought that eating a whole piece of cheesecake in­ stead of half I could help the homeless. I would really try harder In my opinion, the "clean-plate fetish" may be the single biggest contributor to eating disorders in this country Since I moved to Minnesota, the second-chubbiest stale in the union, next to Wisconsin. I've noticed an even greater willingness to criticize leftovers than in other parts of the country Do you feel it is appropriate for a service person to comment on how much or how little a guest has eaten? Was I out of line to resen: it? Please reply in print. This incident created quite a lot of dissension in the family — S.S.O.'D.. Eden Prairie. Mina. Dear Eden Prairie: A restaurant patron should not hasc to account to the waiter or waitress for how little or how much he or she ate. If the service person is concerned about the quality of the food, it would be appropriate to ask. "Would you care to make another selec­ tion?" Beyond that, no comment should be made. Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you ? Write for Ann Landers’ booklet ' 'Sr.r and the Teenager. ’’ Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S365 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. fin Canada. send $4.45). Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate Inc. Woodland News Sy Catherine Lucas Friend's breath offensive 110 W. State St. Hastings 945-9551 Dear .Ann Landers: My wife and I separated five years ago Neither of us had any money so wc didn't bother to file for divorce or get separation papers We agreed to share custody of our daughter and lived separate lives Four months ago. my wife was in a terrible automobile accident She was hospitalized for a month and died Because we did not gel a divorce 1 am now responsible for the hospital bills, which come close to SI25.000 I am also liable for an additional S35.OOO which she ran up on credit cards. The woman had no life insurance, and neither of our families have that kind of money All I can think about now is how much my daughter will miss because I won’t be able to send her to college Ann. please tell your readers the following: If you are not living with your spouse, don't assume you arc legally separated I realize now. too late, that I should have insisted on a divorce and managed somehow to pay for it. My failure to do this has gotten me into a hole I may never gel out of Any suggestions? — J.M.C.. Tacoma. Wash Dear Tacoma: Gel sonic legal counsel at once. Perhaps you will be advised to file for bankruptcy. Thanks for letting several million readers know that living apart does not constitute legal separation You will be considered married and held responsible for all spousal obliga­ tions unless legally separated or divorced. Dear Ann Landers: How do I tell a very good friend that his breath is terribly offen­ sive? I need your guidance. — Stumped in Alabama i Cinder | । Pharmacy , & Hallmark Shop Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-7. Fn 9-8; Sat 9-5:30 Lack with divorce proves costly Sister eats her meal Commemorative Card Series Leftovers questioned Ann Landers i January is school board member recognition month School Board Member Recognition Month will be celebrated in Michigan this month. Communities across the state will recognize the service of 4.200 men and women who make decisions about public K-12 education that affect the lives and futures of more than 1.7 million school children. Most of these locally elected leaders volunteer their lime, donating as many as 20 hours or more a month after their regular work days are done. As they advocate the interests of children, they are the links between education and business government, civic groups and citizens. "Board members bring a variety of backgrounds, work experience and expertise to their local schools", said Justin King, ex­ ecutive director of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) "They also spend countless hours of their own time, often at their own expense, in inservice and training on school issues that range from budgets and finance to school law Michigan board members are leaders in the nation in meeting requirements for voluntary certification." said King. "Over 800 school trustees from across the state are already certified and hundreds more arc completing courses in the MASBcertifica­ tion program" The goal of School Board Member Recognition Month is to build awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of boards of education, according to King Marriage licenses announced Michael James Borton. Grand Rapids and Jennifer Marie Miller. Middleville Marion Jeff Conley. Plainwell and Malvia Whittaker. Plainwell Walter Junior Thompson. Nashville and Judith Ann Wagner. Bellevue Wayne Oliver Pelfrey. Knoxville and Yvonne Irene Beals. Hastings United Methodist Bishop Ott and hjs wife It was a busy Sunday at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Don Ott. the new Methodist bishop for Michigan, visited al the morning service and gave a sermon His subject was the history and importance of baptism. He discussed the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist and said everyone who is baptized should frame their certificate and hang it on the wall. They should thereafter celebrate the anniversary of the day as they celebrate their birthday , because in some ways it is more important Slightly more than 200 attended the service despite very cold weather and some bad roads. As 30-plus youths and adult advisors were on a trip in the church bus. it was a very high attendance for such a Sunday After the morning service, a potluck dinner was held in the church fellowship hall to honor the bishop and his wife. They left im­ mediately after the meal to get back to their home near Detroit before dark, as road condi­ tions were unknown and could be treacherous. The Sunday evening service was a program by the "Knockabouts." a family of singers who travel throughout the United Stales and Canda. Terry and Cindy Knock base had a traveling musical ministry for 13 years, traveing nine or ten months each year They now take both their children. Jeremy and Rachel, with them. Jeremy is 7 and Rachel is 4. Mrs. Knock said they are giving their children a home education program as they travel The Knocks sang for more than an hour, with Jeremy joining them in the first half of the program and Rachel singing one song. The Knockabouts were at the Lakewixd Methodist Church in June 1990. making this their second concert here It was not only a busy weekend at Lakewood Methodist, but also elsewhere in the area. Both the Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance and the Woodland I ownship Fire Department had several calls The fire department was called to assist the Sunfield Department at a fire Sunday at 2:07 a.m. The ambulance went also and stood by for awhile, as they cover both Sunfield and Woodland townships Two people died in the fire. Mr and Mrs Cecil Strimbach. and the ambulance was call­ ed back at 7:30 a.m. a_______ re departments had cooled the building enough to get inside to transport the bodies to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The couple's son was not at home at the time of the fire ami was not injured. Sunday afternoon there was an accident on M-66 in Woodland Township near the road­ side park Betty Begerow. .‘irector of the 33 Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance, said the ac­ cident was by Lyle Jordan's house. A young woman driving a car from Green­ ville lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions and hit an oncoming pickup truck with a couple from Nashville. The Woodland Township Fire Department came to dirct traffic. They also assisted the ambulance crew in loading the patients, as they arc all trained as first responders. The Lakewood ambulance transported two people to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, and the Hastings ambulance came and got the other person. The two from Nashville were treated for lacerations and other minor injuries, and the woman from Greenville had a possible frac­ tured leg. The Michigan State Police also were at the scene of the accident. The ambulance had several other calls Sun­ day. including one to transport a diabetic from the Saddlebag Lake area to Pennock. On another call in Campbell Township Sun­ day night. Janice Lackey slipped in icy mud as she was helping load a patient in the am­ bulance and fell, cutting her head. Betty Begerow was called to the scene, and Lackey was loaded into the ambulance and was transported to the hospital, where she receiv­ ed stitches and was released. Victor Eckardt recently spent a few days in Pennock Hospital, but is now home rccoupc rating. New books at the Woodland Township Library include two interesting non-fiction books. One is "Conversing With The Planets" by Anthony Avcni. This book is about astronomy, but includes a study of the origins of astrology and its importance to an­ cient people. The other is "Don’t Know About Geography" by Kenneth C. Davis and is a quick introduction to that subject, with easy to remember information and ways to remember the basic details about the continents and oceans. Wc also received the 1993 "Information Please Almanac" with all of its usual handy information.* New fiction includes Danielle Steel's new "Mixed Blessings." which has now been on the New York Times best seller list for eight weeks Some new paperback romances purchased arc "Velvet Promise" and "Velvet Angel" by Jude Deveraux Her books are very popular right now with library readers. Wc also acquired Catherine Coulter’s new "Beyond Eden." which is a modem story set in San Francisco and New York �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14, 1993 — Page 9 Legal Notices ( FROM TIME TO TIMET COMMON COUNCIL Bits and pieces of news from June to October 1942 by Esther Walton Starting on July 2. 1942. the county turned over 70 tons of scrap rubber According to the Banner, it’s "record (was) among the best in the state " The W.K Kellogg Foundation had in the 1930s established youth camps around Barry County . The purpose of the camps were to serve special needs children. Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls and children from broken homes, special physical needs and financial needs. Community health camps were for children whom a camping experience seem to offer opportunities that could be provided in no other way. In Barry County. Pine and Clear Lakes had Kellogg Community Health Projects camps Now World War II was on. and the July 9 issue announced that these camps were turned over to the Coast Guard as training centers. In the same paper was an ad urging people to save the fat from cooking and turn it it to make bombs to kill the enemy. Collection spots were mentioned. The sugar ration was causing some confusion and an article ex­ plained the problems. It added that nearly 5.000 asked for sugar to do the canning. Rationing of sugar, coffee, gas. tires and rubber items, ny lons and silk hose may need some explanation to those who were bom after 1940s. In order to buy these scarce items, you needed your ration book and money. No ration stamps, no buy. it was that simple. Many companies suffered under the ban. Hastings Windstorm Company, now Hastings Mutual Insurance Company could not gel extra stamps for gas or tires, so the in­ surance salesmen, claims officers and others who were required to travel in their work had to plan very carefully how to space their work so as not to run out of stamps. There were a few classes of people who were given unlimited gas and tire allotments. These included doctors (who in that period made house calls), pharmacists who delivered medicine, and farm owners who had to have gas and tires to produce food. Everyone else had to have their stamps, and even then many had to wail. Tires were always in short supply and names were put on a list. When the tires came in. the person on lop of the list was called. After he or she got one lire, then the next person was called. In the July 16. 1942. issue was a report on which Barry County rural school buildings were to be modernized. In the same paper was an account of Hastings in 1855. Il was a Idler written March 12. 1855. by Robert Simpson and in part it said: "Wc have had a pretty cold winter here this winter. A great deal colder then it has been for years. There has been snow on the ground since the middle of November. Il has been two fed deep... Hastings has 12 or 14 stores and two blacksmith shops, a wagon maker, one grist mill and I hear there is to be another one. two taverns and a cabinetmaker." From the late 1930s and up until the 1950s. one-room rural schools closed and the children were sent to consolidated schools. Rural schools generally had 28 to 40 students in one room, with first through eight grades all together They were under the township government and the Barry County Superinten­ dent of Schools. In rural school, there was one teacher and each class was called up to the front and were taught their lessons. Consolidated schools had each grade in a separate room; with about 30 students and one teacher in each room. Con­ solidated schools also had high schools and the grades went through twelve. In the July 23. 1942. issue of the Banner the Cobb School District announced it was dissolving its rural school On Aug. 6. the Cobb School District was added to the Thornapple-Kellogg school system in Middleville Grand Rapids Bookcase of Hastings and Lentz Furniture of Nashville joined "a new corporation called Holland Industries for the purpose of war production.” reported the paper on July 23. Four hundred and twenty-four men had received instructions for national defense. They had classes for pre-employ ment: operating machinery for government work and classes for employed men in retraining or new training on new equipment. The air raid wardens now trained announc­ ed that the air raid alert system was to be tested. When the siren sounded, people were to take cover and turn off all their lights Mary E. Fuller widow of Dr D E. Fuller gave a $35,000 trust to Pennock Hospital In her trust, she asked that, "the remainder of my property be set aside in trust for Pennock Hospital as the Dr. D E Fuller Free Room and to be maintained for the free use of pa­ tients who are in need of hospitalization, but arc unable to pay.” The Crooked Lake drain controversy ended up in court in the end of July The judge modified the upper lake level injunction say­ ing. "the upper lake (dam will be) open and water to go to the lower lake, which will re­ main closed until the matter is tried in court '' During the same tune, there raged another controversy. This one was about a proposal to dredge four miles of the Thomapple River and to lower the level of the lake and reclaim considerable area of swamp and low land This matter, also with the first one. was sent to court. But opposing views were aired in the July 30 issue of the paper Calls went out for more scrap, and among the needed items were old photograph records. The article declared "because of the shortage of shellac from which these records are manufactured, this appeal for old records had been made so they may be remitted and made into new records for use in the USO clubs in the training camps ’ The Aug 6. publication of the Banner pro­ claimed that in August there would be a total Striker Fountain was dismantled and given to the World War II scrap in 1942. . blackout in the lower part of Michigan. "All lights in all homes, stores, buildings, offices, neon signs, night lights and the fair grounds must be put out between 11 and 11:30 p.m." The following week the order was changed to 10 to 10:30 p.m.. explaining. "The latter hour was going to cause much trouble in con­ nection with changing shifts in defense factories." The Barrj County W.K Kellogg Founda­ tion camps at Pine and Clear lakes were dedicated to the Coast Guard sen'ice “for the duration of the war." About 900 trainees were in three camps. Pine and Clear lakes in Barry County and St. Mary's in Calhoun County. The Aug. 13 Banner stated. "Barry County opens scrap drive Aug 17. They are looking for: discarded farm implements, broken parts, etc., everything made of rubber, copper, brass and/or alurnnium .” Such articles as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, utensils that contain zinc like refrigerators, lead that can be found in old batteries, fin pans and other metal articles. Especially mentioned was toothpaste tubes, which were made of 99 percent tin. A separate article expressed the need for milkweed products. The piece stated. "Navy buys 1.000.000 lbs. of milkweed products.. a good substitute for rubber " A factory was established in Petoskey to produce a product called "floss ” As a child during this period, this writer us­ ed to collect milkweed pods as a school pro­ ject. The milkweed were then sent to be made into fillings for life jackets Nine airmen were killed in a crash of a Big Army B-24 near Dowling The full story of this event was carried in this column on April 9. 1942. The Civil War cannon that stood on the court house lawn and on the high school lawn "goes into service of its country again" as scrap. Along with the cannon went the "old” Striker fountain and the Banner balcony stairway. In order to save space, the government designed V-mail service. V-mail letters were writien on special sized paper sheets. The let­ ters were then microfilmed with 16mm film and primed on 4x4 1/2 paper. These prints were then delivered in War and Navy depart­ ment windows envelopes The purpose of reducing the letters to 3 per­ cent of size was to allow more mail to be sent overseas to armed forces. The article pointed out that regular mail would take 37 sacks of single sheets of mail, while V-mail would take only 22 sacks. Hastings citizens formed a committee called the USO Defense Recreation Committee. Dr. F.R. Brooks was president. This committee announced a dance at the Hastings Country Club for the Coast Guard stationed at Clear Lake. Items of local interest: Mrs. Jennie Norris. Civil War widow, celebrated her 99th birth­ day. She came to Caledonia nearly 100 years ago. Her maiden name was Ritchie and she married Mark Norris. The stan of school in September provided the 1942 school census of the Hastings Public School. The Drainage Board vetoed the drain at Thomapple Lake. Other news of Sept. 3 was Ben Franklin store open in the "old” A & P building, southwest corner of State Street and Jefferson. The building was known as the Union Block. Sept. 17 announced that there were 58 rural teachers in the rural schools. The article stated that 10 years ago there were 110 rural district in the county. Now it was down to 58. The same issue discussed the mixup over land ownership on which the Bethel Chapel sat. December 28. 1992 Common council met in regulor session in the Ci­ ty Holl Council Chombers on Monday December 28. 1992 ot 7 30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present of roll call were members. White. Brower. Hawkins. May Jasperse. Watson. 2. Moved by White supported by Watson that the excuses of Campbell ond Ketchum be approv ed. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 3. Pledge to the Flog. 4. Moved by Jasperse supported by Brower that the reques* of Frank Enterprises. Inc. lor a new Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with a 1992 Class C license business, located at 114 S. Jefferson St. be tabled to January 11. 1992 ond the City Attorney to check into what an Entertain­ ment permit allows and report bock at the next meeting, ond Franks to also return at that time. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 5. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the minutes of December 14, 1992 be approved as read ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 6. Invoices read: Morton Salt........................................................ $3,031.79 Pro Comp.............................................................. 2.425.00 Slogel Concrete...................................................1.989.90 Erhardt Const. Co............................................ 44.297.00 Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Wat­ son. Jasperse. May. Hawkins. Brower. White. Ab­ sent: Campbell. Ketchum. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the invoices of J.C. Corson for $109,488.60 ond Wogner-Flook for $49,680.00 be paid from the Water Bond Const. Fund. Yeas: White. Brower. Hawkins. Moy. Jasperse. Watson. Absent: Camp­ bell. Ketchum. Carried. 8. Moved by Watson, supported by Moy that the invoice of $1,545.70 be paid to the Hosting* City Treasurer for taxes on the Hasting* Hotel from contingency with repayment by the DDA. (1992 Winter taxes). Yea* Watson. Jasperse. Moy. Hawkins. Brower. White. Absent: Campbell. Ket­ chum. Carried. 9. Moved by May. supported by Jasperse that a refund in the amount of $81.04 be mode to Herbert Rorobeck of 435 W. Grant for 1992 Real Property *08-51-001-350-00 per December 1992 Board of Review. Yeas: White. Brower. Hawkins. May. Jasperse. Watson. Absent: Campbell. Ketchum. Carried. 10. Moved by Brower, supported by May that the invoice of $4,361.84 for Consumer* Power be paid from contingency with repayment from Incubator for gas bill. Yeas: Watson. Jasperse. May. Hawkin*. Brower. White. Absent: Ketchum. Camp­ bell. Carried. 11. Moved by Ja*perse. supported by Hawkins that the following correspondence be received ond filed: 1) Letter of December 18. from Southcentral Michigan Planning Council (SMAC). 2) letter from Jerry Sarver regarding Christmas Party for 1993 is Councils turn. 3) 1992 Annual report of the Michigan Municipal Liability ond Property Pool. 4) Minutes of the November 4. 1992 Airport Commission. 5) Minute* of the December 3. 1992 Hit tor ic District Committee. 6) Affidavit from December 15. 1992 Board of Review. Reflect* a loss for 1992 Real property of $5,000 SEV ond Personal Property SEV loss of $10,700 for 1992. Also a 1992 Personal property loss of $7,100 SEV. 1992 — 08-51-001 350-00. $29,900 to $24,900 equal* -$5,000 R; 08-51-502 200-000. $2,600 to 0 equal* —$2,600 P; 08-51-509-650-00. $13,700 to $5,600 equals —$8,100 P; 1991 — 08-51-509-650-00. $13,700 to $6,600 equal* —$7,100 P. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Two. Carried. 12. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that Chief of Police Sarver be allowed to purchase a new cruiser from Renner Ford for $13,718 and be allowed to take bids on the sale of the old cruiser *41. Yeas: White. Brower. Hawkins. May. Jasperse. Watson. Absent: Campbell. Ketchum. Carried. 13. Moved by Brower supported by Hawkins that the request from the Hastings Area Schools for the collection of one-half of the 1993 summer school taxes be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 14. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Christmas greeting from Hasting*. England ond the thank you from the Hosting* Lions Club. Inc. of December 16. for participating in the Christmas Parade be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 15. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the matter concerning Handicap Parking Fees be referred to the Ordinance Committee for review ond adjustment. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 16. Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins •hat the resolution of intention to create and pro­ vide for the operation of a local Development Finance Authority be adopted ond a public hearing set for February 8. 1993 at 7:45. Taxes from LDFA would be used to develop infrastructure for job* ond would include the Incubator. E.W. Bliss pro­ perty ond other industrial property in the LDFA District. Yeos: Watson. Jasperse. May. Hawkins, Brower. White. Absent: Ketchum. Campbell. Carried. 17. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the proclamation for Ted McKelvey retiring Chair­ men of the Barry County Board of Commissioner* be received ond December 29. be Ted McKelvey day in Hastings, ond .'onuory be proclaimed as School Board recognition month in Hastings. Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 18. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the Police report for November 1992 be received ond filed. Yea*. All. Absent: Two. Carried. 19. Acting Director al Public Services Jeff Mansfield, gave o progress report on the new Water Plant. Waste Water Plant ond DPS personnel ond stated that the City would be picking up Christmas trees now and until the holiday* ore over. 20. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the matter concerning VanDyke Mtg. in Grand HASTINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION INVESTMENTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Zoning & Planning Commission of Rutland Charter Township will conduct their First Quarter meeting on Wednesday. January 27, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. All interested persons desiring to present zon­ ing views either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedford. Clerk Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: 948-2194 Mark D. Christensen/Instructor S Edward D. Jones & Co.' A 6 Session Mini-Course on Basic Investment Knowledge TOPICS COVERED Stocks • Bonds • Mutual Funds Tax Free, Tax Deferred Investments Life Insurance • Annuities Basic Financial Planning • IRAs Relit-ment Planning Emphasis On Conservative Investment Philosophy THURSDAYS Beginning January 28. 1993 Ending March 11, 1993 7:00 P M HUiTIXCS HIGH SCHOOL R««i B-216 To Register Call (616) 948-4414 Rapids, concerning the refinancing of o home on Lincoln Street ond the City taking a second mor­ tgage be referred to the Finance Committee lor consideration. Yeos. All. Absent: Two. Carried. 21. Moved by Watson, supported by May to odlourn into Closed Session per Section 15^268(8)(d) Purchase of property. 8:05 p.m. Yeos: White. Brower. Hawkins. Moy. Jasperse. Watson. Absent Campbell. Ketchum. Curried. 5 minute break. 22. Return to open session. 23. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Jasperse to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Read and approved. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1/14) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by BOB A. SCHUSTER AND BEVERLY A. SCHUSTER HUSBAND AND WIFE to CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC . A DELAWARE CORPRATION Mortgagee dated April 13. 1990. ond recorded on April 20. 1990, in Liber 498. on poge 10. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of fifty two thou*ond eighty ond 54/100 Dollar* ($52,000.54). including interest ot 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice i» hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on February 18. 1993. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore describ­ ed os: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 18. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST 1154.15 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC TION: THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST ALONG SAID WEST SECTION LINE 165.00 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 2B EAST. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 EAST. 165.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PP *08-03-018-007-30 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19480 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole DATED: January 7. 1993 CniCORP MORTGAGE. INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain and Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (2/2) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Ail Countie*) MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the terms ond condition* of the a certain mortgage mode by Daniel R. and Sandra K. Bush, his wife of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Primebank Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee dated the 8th day of August. A.D. 1986. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of August. A.D. 1966, in Liber 438 of Borry County Records, on poge 399, which said mortgage was thereafter on, to-wit the 20th day of September. A.D. 1989. assigned to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ond recorded on Oc tober 10. 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in liber 489 for said County of Barry County Records on poge 414. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $121,973.80 plus late charges of $316.62. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained In said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the Str»te of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February. A.D.. 1990. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Borry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot 10-3/8 per cent (10.375%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ pense*. including the attorney fees allowed by law. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry and the State of Michigan ond described ot follows, to-wit: The Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4. Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in wh.ch case the redemption oeriods shall be 30 days from date of such sale. December 28. 1992 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation c/c Franklin Bank. N.A. 26400 West 12 Mile Rood Assignee Michael I. Rich P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 (313)358-4710 (2/2) • NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Thomas J. Walker, 7651 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Cloverdale. Ml. Section 20, Hope Township. Con­ sideration will be given for a variance to reduce the setback from the highway right-of-way and zoning district boundary line which does not conform to the Township Zoning Ordinance. Hearing to be helO on Thursday, January 21,1993, 7:30 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Schultz Rd. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the request will be given the opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. For further information contact the Zoning Admini­ strator at the Township Office 948-2464 Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or the application is available for public inspection during regular office hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five days' notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Richard H. Lelnaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 _________________ Telephone 948-2464__________________ �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 Saxons beat Middleville, eye showdown with Sturgis Friday Sturgis is coming to town Friday for a game that should tell Hastings just how good its basketball team is this season The Saxons tuned up for the showdown Tuesday night by beating Middleville 54-38. and they had to make sure they weren't look­ ing past a team that had lost only once before Hastings went on a 12-0 tear in the opening minutes and was up 22-6 at the end of the first quarter. After that, the two teams battled evenly. "Wc maintained a 10 or 12-point lead." said coach Dennis O'Mara "We could never improse on that for the rest of the game "I think their defense disrupted some ot the things wc tried to do.'’ the coach added "We didn't execute as well as we needed to and we didn't do a good job on the boards " The Saxons led 31-19 at the half and 42-29 al the end of three periods Brad Gee pumped in a season best 23 points and had seven rebounds to lead Hastings Malt Brown added 16 points and Matt McDonald had eight points and four assists Jeff Roodvocts scored 16 points and col­ lected nine rebounds for Middleville and Jim Mason had seven points The Trojans outboarded Hastings 25-18. The Saxons had a good shooting night, hit­ ting 22 of 45 for nearly 50 percent, but O’Mara said he was concerned that his team had so few field goal attempts Middleville was 16 for 40 from the floor, for 40 percent Hastings will take a 6-1 overall record (3-1 in the Twin Valley Conference) into Friday's big game against Sturgis Coach Paul Gorsuch's Trojans have an 8-0 record and arc ranked as high as No. 2 in the state Class B polls. Sturgis is blessed w ith good size, at 6-5. 6-5 and 6-4 on the front line, and it has a veteran ballclub. Sturgis is the team everybody picked to win the Twin Valley Conference this year. The Trojans are No 2 in the latest Associated Press Class B poll "Il will be a tremendous task for us." O'Mara said of Friday's showdown "It’s as good a team as Sturgis has ever had " Brad Gee led the way with 16 points last Friday in a 61-32 triumph at Marshall Matt Brown had 12 and Bryan Sherry and Ryan Martin each scored nine After leading only 10-9 in the first quarter, the Saxons kicked their offense into high gear and raced to 31-16 cushion at the half "Marshall tries to take their time, be patient and control the clock." O'Mara said in ex­ plaining the low scoring start. "And we weren't quite as patient as we needed to be in the first quarter" The coach said his team moved the ball well in the second period and got some easy baskets off a full-court press Hastings was able to pull away in the se­ cond half because the Redskins had to speed things up to try to catch up. Brown led the way in rebounding with eight. Matt McDonald had five assists and Brown and Sherry each had four Jason Fuller scored nine points to lead Mar­ shall. which now is 0-4 i.j league play. Maple Valley drops squeaker Maple Valley couldn’t hold a four-point lead in the last two minutes Tuesday night and dropped a 60-58 heart-breaker to Portland St. Patrick. The Lions went on a brief spurt late in the fourth quarter to take a 56-52 advantage Coach Jerry Reese said his players had an excellent chance to go up by six at a critical point when they came up with a steal, but a missed layup was answered on the other end by the Shamrocks So instead of a six-point lead. Maple Valley was clinging to a two-point lead after a fourpoint turnaround. St. Pal was able to tie the Lions at 58-all. and then Maple Valley missed a shot with 15 seconds remaining. The Shamrocks' Andy Mosscr hit a 10-foot jumper with about five seconds left for the game winner. The Lions fell behind 22-17 and 34-24 after the first two periods They made only two of 17 field goal attempts in the second quarter and they were guilty of 17 turnovers in the first half. Reese said. Maple Valley came back in the third quarter to pull to within two. 45-43. setting the stage for the late game drama. It was the Lions’ fifth loss of the season overall against two victories "We’re playing hard right now." Reese said. "Good things will happen if we con­ tinue We just have to have our shots fall " Sophomore point guard Gabc Priddy drop­ ped in 17 points and dished out five assists. Mike Trowbridge had 12 points and eight re­ bounds. Scott English came up with 10 points and Justin Lake and Jon Mitchell each scored six points Mitchell also had three steals. For St. Pat . Jason Schraubcn tallied 18 points and Mosscr finished with 12 Maple Valley made 23 of 57 field goal at­ tempts for 40 percent. The Shamrocks were 23 of 53 for 43 percent The Lions had 31 team rebounds to St. Pat's 29 Maple Valley will be at home Friday night to take on Lansing Christian, a team that defeated the Lions lost to on Dec I * Saxon JV matmen compete in tourney The Hastings junior varsity wrestling team Saturday competed in the Comstock JV Tournament No trophies were awarded, but medals were given for the first four individual places in each weight class. Matt McKenzie (125 pounds) and Chris Allen (140) both bpought home first place medals after going undefeated in four matches Runners-up were Jcremai Cook (103) and Tom Moore (119). Craig Bowen (140) was third and Matt Kuhlman (140) took a fourth Matt Brown (24) skies over Middleville's Jim Mason (22) to score two of his 16 points. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Brad Gee (42) goes up for two of his game-high 23 points for Hastings as Matt Liu (12) and Dave Olthouse (42) try in vain to stop him. Lakewood takes 4th in mat invitational Saxons, Trojans have disappointing Lamb outing It was a somewhat disappointing day on the mat for Middleville and Hastings Saturday at the L.H. Lamb Invitational. Middleville finished sixth and Hastings eighth among the 10 teams competing. Lakewood, the defending champion, checked in fourth with 100'4 points, just 12 away from the runner-up slot. Lowell won the tournament with 194*4 team points. Charlotte was second with 111 and Grend Ledge was third with 108. Mid­ dleville had 78 points and Hastings 61. Lakewood had three wrestlers emerge as champions. Carl Fcdewa at 140 pounds. Jerry’ Jordan at 119 and Marty Landes at 189. The Vikings' Andy Michaud (152) was third and Aaron Raffler (130) fourth. Brad Thayer (145) was Hastings' only champion Tom Brighton (135) and Darrell Slaughter (152) both were runners-up. For Middleville. Chris Foster (160). Kiley Webster (119) and Ryan Winchell (112) all placed second and Gary Ketchum (103) and Chad Foster (145) each took a fourth. Jordan started his day by defeating Jose Pena of Charlotte 7-2. then he scored a 22-9 superior decision over Jesse McKeever of Battle Creek Central before he decisioncd Webster of Middleville. 9-5 in the finals. Fcdewa successfully defended his cham­ pionship by earning a 17-1 technical fall over Charlotte's Jesse Beebo. pinning Hastings' Dave Ehredt in 58 seconds and w inning by in­ jury default in the finals over Lowell’s Jim Inman. Landes started w ith a tough 8-6 decision over Travis Jones of Charlotte, then pinned Scan Smith of Lowell in 2:38 before winning an 18-9 major decision over Ben Hummel of Ionia. Michaud's only loss of the day was a 5-0 with evenual 152-pound champion Cory Kirkbride of Lowell. He edged Charlie Aaron of Charlotte in overtime in the consolation finals to nail down third. Thayer pinned his way to the finals at 145 pounds for Hastings He stuck Dan Lawson of Harper Creek in 2:51 and Josh Ferris of Ionia in 46 seconds before pulling out 4-2 decision in the finals over Jason Desjardens of Lowell Slaughter earned the runner-up slot at 152 by winning on a pin in 1:45 in the opening round and taking an 8-5 decision over Charlie Aaron in the second He lost to Kirkbride in the finals by a pin. in 3:42. Brighton won a pair of decisions. 7-3 and Foster (Middleville) 3. Darrin VanPelt (Grand Ledge) 4. Jim Taft (Harper Creek). 171 — I Dan Schwartz (Battle Creek Cen­ tral) 2. Dan Sheler (Charlotte) 3 Chris Medema (Lowell) 4. Chris Jensen (Charlotte). 189—1 Marty Landes (Lakewood) 2. Ben Hummel (Ionia) 3. Scan Smith (Lowell) 4. Travis Jones (Charlotte). Delton spikers beat Paw Paw Lakewood’s Marty Landes tries to tie up opponent Ben Hummel of Ionia in the 189-pound championship match in the L.H. Lamb Invitational. Landes won 18-9. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 13-9 before lie just missing taking all the marbles at 135. losing 5-3 to Chris Fisher of Grand Ledge. Ryan Winchell of Middleville won by two pins, in 44 seconds and in 3:03 before he reached the finals, where he lost a 17-6 major decision to Steve Kunk of Grand Ledge. Webster also had a couple of falls, in 1:49 and 5:13. before he dropped the finals match with Jordan 9-5. Chris Foster won two decisions. 12-7 and 8-3 before he lost in the finals to Rich Stouffer of Lowell. 6-0. Finishing fifth in the tournament was Battle Creek Central with 83 points. Greenville was seventh with 65 and Harper Creek and Ionia tied for ninth with 26 apiece. The following is a quick rundown of all the medal winners: 275 pounds — I. Chris Nauta (Lowell) 2. Robert Young (Greenville) 3. Randy Velas­ quez (Ionia) 4 Rob Stahl (Charlotte). 103 — I. Dirk Peterman (Greenville) 2. Scott Swanson (Lowell) 3. Due Nguyen (Grand. Ledge) 4 Gary Ketchum (Middlevitte). 112 — 1 Steve Kunk (Gramd Ledge) 2. Lakewood loses tough decision in overtime Lakewood dropped a tough 55-53 decision to Portland Tuesday night in overtime The Vikings had a chance to win it at the end of the extra session Down by one point, they had the ball with 12 seconds remaining, but they were whistled for a traveling viola­ tion and assessed a technical foul during the resultant protest Portland iced the game with one more free throw at the 0:03 mark Lakcwcxxi trailed in the early going, but was able to tic things up w ith short spurts As a result both teams scored six points in the first period and 16 in the second The Red Raiders outscored Lake wood 17-12 in the third quarter, but the Vikings came back with a full-court press and key steals to tic it at 49-all at the end of regulation time "Wc didn't play well in the first half, but wc played hard in the fourth quarter, and that brought us hack.” said coach Mike Maciasz Another hindrance was that the Vikings missed the front end of two one-and-ones at the free throw line in the extra session, while Portland made four of seven Overall shooting was down, too Lakewixxl hit on only 19 of 50 for 38 percent Maciasz noted that 12 of the misses were on layups Portland struggled with its shcxnmg all night, loo "If anybody would have shot well, they would have blown the other team away." he said. Bob Wolverton had a solid game for the Vikings, scoring 15 points and gathering 11 rebounds. Erik Nielsen scored 13 points and had eight rebounds As a team. Lakewixxl outrebounded the Red Raiders 43-30 The Vikings, now 3-4 for the campaign, will have a tough task Friday when they travel to Okemos to meet the undefeated Chiefs in a Capital Circuit bailgame Ryan Winchell (Middleville) 3. Gary Bell (Battle Creek Central) 4 Dan Spicer (Lowell). 119 — Jerry Jordan (Lakewood) 2. Kiley Webster (Middleville) 3. Jose Pena (Charlotte) 4. Mike Rottier (Lowell) 125 — 1. Greg Rinehart (Charlotte) 2 Bill Cohoon (Harper Creek) 3 Ronnie Porter (Battle Creek Central) 4 Jeff Lippert (Greenville). 130 — I Chuck Avery (Grand Ledge) 2. Troy Robertson (Charlotte) 3. Justin Anes (Lowell) 4. Aaron Raffler (Lakewood). 135—1 Chris Fisher (Grand Ledge) 2. Tom Brighton (Hastings) 3. Erin Cable (Bat­ tle Creek Central) 4 Chris Camphuis (Lowell). 140 — I Carl Fcdewa (Lakewood) 2 Jim Inman (Lowell) 3. Jacob Ott (Harper Creek) 4. Eric Allen (Battle Creek Central). 145 — I Brad Thayer (Hastings) 2. Jason Dcsjarden (Lowell) 3. Nathan Hayes (Grand Ledge) 4 Chad Foster (Middleville) 152 — I Cory Kirkbride (Lowell) 2. Dar­ rell Slaughter (Hastings) 3. Andy Michaud (Lakewood) 4 Charlie Aaron (Charlotte). 160 — 1. Rich Stouffer (Lowell) 2 Chris Delton opened Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion play successfully last Wednesday night by beating Paw Paw in three straight sets. 15-12. 15-3. 15-13. Coach Karen Lcinaar said. "The kids played well, particularly in that third game. They were down (9-4). but they pulled together as a team. "They're playing volleyball like they’re capable of.” she added. There were a good number of significant in­ dividual contributions. Kim Whitaker had eight kills, two serving aces and 12 service points. The top blocker of the evening was Laura Campbell, with four, and she had two kills. Jan Conine came up with eight service points and Kristen Harrington had two aces. Brenda Campbell had four spikes and eight points and Jocly Goff had three points in the second game. Several others shone in key moments in the competition. Brandy Herwarth served up an ace on her first try. "She cleaned house on her first service." Leinaar said. "She even surprised herself." Brandi Knauss came off the bench to score two service points at critical times in the third game and Beckie Downs served the match point for the last game of the evening Lcinaar credited Kelly Jansen with breaking Paw Paw's service in the third gaiv< after the Redskins had scored five consecutive points and said Kelly Chamblcss was "a decisive hit­ ter” in the second game after a slow start. The coach also praised the back row defen­ sive play and digging of Elaine Allen Maria Noto and April Cornelius Banner­ SPORTS Middle school eagers go 1-3 The Hastings seventh- and eighth-grade basketball teams won only one of four en­ counters with Charlotte last Thursday The .Saxon eighth-grade "B" team won 30-23. Randy Lake and Travis Williams each had six points to lead a balanced offensive attack Top rebounders were Darick Kelley with seven ano Williams and Jon Lawrence with five apiece The eighth-grade "A" team came out on the short end of a 46-32 score Rocky Wager pumped in 17 points and Jason Fuller added 10 Teague O'Mara. Fuller and Wager each came up with five rebounds. The seventh-grade “Blue" team was doubl­ ed up by Charlotte. 30-15. Dave Rose scored five points to lead Hastings and Mark Arens collected nine rebounds. The seventh-grade "Gold" unit also was doubled up by the Orioles. 38-19. Jeff Storrs tallied eight points and hauled down 11 rebounds for the Saxons and coach Pat Purged singled out Michael McKcough for his defensive efforts �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 14. 1993 — Page 11 (Words for Y’s) YMCA High School 3 on 3 Standings Division I Tobias. . Bell ........... Smith................. Mathews... Willison W-L-T 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0 Division II 2-0-1 Me A Ivey............................................. Vandenburg ...... 2-0-0 DeMott................... 2-0-0 11-0 Maxon................ 0-1-0 Miles..................... 0-2-0 Cook................ 0-3-0 Kuhlman...... YMCA Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Kelly............................................................ 5-0-0 Whnc.. ........................... 4-l-O Yellow......................................................... 3-1-0 Navy.............................................................1-3-0 Maroon........................................................ 1-3-0 Lt. Blue........................................................ 1-3-0 Red.............................................................0-4-0 Results Maroon 2 vs. Lt. Blue 3; Kelly 3 vs. Navy 2; Red I vs. White 8 YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Riverbend........................................................4-0 Ag. Boys......................................................... 2-1 Viatec.............................................................. 1-2 Hastings Mutual ..........................................1-2 Miller Real Estate......................................... 0-3 A League Hamilton Exc................................................ 3-0 Petersons........................................................ 2-1 Hastings Savings and Loan........................... 1-2 B League: Minor Clearview Properties.....................................4-0 Garrisons........................................................ 3-1 Larry Poll Realty...........................................3-1 Fiberglass........................................................ 1-3 Viking.............................................................. 1-3 FlexFab....................................................... .0-4 B League: Major L.W. Merchants............................................4-1 Cappon Oil..................................................... 3-1 Bosley..............................................................2-3 Piston Ring.....................................................2-3 Graphic Embrodery....................................... 1-3 Greenfield Guards......................................... 0-4 Results C League - Viatcc 31 vs. Hastings Mutual 42; Miller Real Estate 35 vs Riverbend 38. B Minor League — Viking 34 vs. Clear­ view Properties 55. Hastings Fiberglass 22 vs. Garrison 48; Flexfab 47 vs. Larrv Poll Realty 61. B Major League — Graphic Embrodery won by forfeit over Greenfield Guards; Lakewood Merchants 72 vs. Cappon Oil 65; Piston Ring 79 vs Bosley s 60. A League — Peterson 64 vs. Lakewood Merchants 59; Hamilton Excavating 93 vs. Hastings Savings and Loan 52. Sunday family open gyms Beginning Sunday. Jan. 24. and continuing every Sunday until March 14. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open. The program is geared for families. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller­ skating (bring your own equipment). Cost for the activity is $5 per family. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be ac­ companied by a parent. The cost for those in seventh grade or older who come without a parent is $2 per person. Youth indoor soccer Beginning Saturday. Jan. 30. until Feb. 27. the YMCA will offer indoor soccer to youth in grades one through eight. The program will lake place in the Hastings High School gym Fifth- and sixth-graders will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.. first and second-graders from 9:45 to 10:45. third- and fourth-graders from 11 a.m. to noon, and seventh- and eighth-graders from noon to 1 p.m. Cost of the five-week program is $10 Par­ ticipants may also pay $2 per visit. Scholar­ ships are available upon request. Pre­ registration is not required. Family fun night set at Middleville The YMCA will sponsor a family fun night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Friday. Jan. 15. al the Middleville high school gym and pool. Activities will include volleyball, basket­ ball. old-time movies, crafts and swimming. Cost for the evening is $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Family fun night set at Hastings On Friday. Jan. 29. from 6:45-8:45 p m., the YMCA will sponsor a family fun night at the Hastings High School gy m Activities will include volleyball, basket­ ball. old-time movies, crafts, and roller skating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family . Crafts will cost 25 cents each. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Annual board meetings The Youth Council will hold its annual meeting Tuesday. Jan. 19. and the YMCA will hold its annual meeting Thursday . Jan. 21. Both meetings will be held at the YMCA of­ fice. 234 E. State, and will begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend United Way funding support The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil are both Barry County United Way agen­ cies and receive a large portion of their fun­ ding from those that contribute to the United Way’s annual drive. Thanks to hundreds of United Way sup­ porters. the YMCA and Youth Council can continue to offer quality programs for those who live. work, and play in Barry County. Delton 'disappointing' in loss at Plainwell Delton dropped a 64-46 nonconference basketball game Tuesday at Plainwell in what coach Jun Hogoboom called a ‘ disappoin­ ting" outing "It was a very disappointing performance from our standpoint." the coach said “The kids seemed to lack a real concentrated effort Wc took a step backward tonight " The Panthers fell behind 15-7 in the first quarter and got further into trouble in the se­ cond period, as the Trojans outscored them 27-10 to take a 42-17 cushion into halftime Delton actually outscored its host in the lat­ ter two quarters. 15-12 and 14-10. with its se­ cond unit on the floor most of the lime Hogoboom said he turned the second unit loose late in the third quarter and the group played the remainder of the game "Wc need to make some changes." he said "Wc didn't make any positive growth tonight "Plainwell did a fine job of running their offense." he added "They got to do what they wanted to do We didn’t affect them at all." Jay Anenn counted 13 points to lead the Panthers’ attack Brad Meyers and Jeff Taylor each added eight Delton didn't shoot all that badly , hitting 20 of 47 from the floor for 43 percent, but also made only 43 percent at the free throw line Plainwell shot a sizzling 57 percent from the floor, on 29 of 51. and grabbed 24 re­ bounds to the Panthers’ 22. The Trojans were led by Tim Hendershott, who scored 19 points, and Brian Ashmen, who had 10. Undefeated Battle Creek Pennfield made the big plays in the end last Friday night to score a 61-48 hardcourt victory over Delton. Delton had taken a 32-31 lead with about 3:30 left in the third quarter, but Pennfield then went on a spurt that enabled it to take a five-point lead. 40-35. as the final period began The loss ended a tough week for the Pan­ thers. who faced two 'iate-ranked teams Comstock Tuesday and Pennfield Friday. “I’m pleased with our kids." co;.ch Jim Hogoboom said "They're starting to believe they can win They’re not salified wi*b. just being competitive any more They re beginn ing to believe in themselves " Delton started the contest with a flat o:ten­ sive performance and tell behind 9-0 after the opening tip The Panthers didn't get on the scoreboard until there was 2 5b showing on the clock. Art Clark did most of the damage tor Penn­ field in the early going, scoring 17 of his IK points for the game in the first half Jeff Taylor helped hold him defensively to just a free throw n the seem'd half The Panthers closed the gap in the early part of the fourth quarter and dared to take that one-point lead before Pennfield finally pulled aw ay. Hogoboom said he thought a crucial part of the game came with 5:17 left in the fourth quarter, when Morgan McGowan fouled out and Delton was down by five. 44-39. McGowan had held Rick Negiia to just five points at that time Negiia scored eight points in the rest of the fourth period to finish with 13. "He (McGowan) did a real solid job on Negiia.” Hogoboom said "And we changed the way we attacked their pressure " Taylor paced the Delton attack with 21 points and Jay Annen scored 18. The Panthers grabbed 27 rebounds to Penn field’s 24. but they took only 36 shots, making 16. for 44 percent They also had 14 turnovers, which Hogoboom said was a moral victory. "1 thought we handled their pressure excep­ tionally well." he said "Their coach told me they’ve been getting about 25 turnovers a game this year ” But he credited Pennfield with doing what it had to to do in the end. "Pennfield made the big plays down the stretch," he said, noting they made 12 of 16 free throws in the fourth quarter Delton, now I-5 on the season overall, will entertain Kalamazoo Christian Friday night. Panthers 2nd in Hamilton tourney Delton matmen top Maple Valley Delton defeated Maple vaJey 57-24 in a dual wrestling meet Tuesday evening. Winning for the Panthers on pins were John Eright (112). Jason Charkowski (125). John Murphy (135). Jason Thomas (145). Lonnie Cary (152). Brandon Huskin (171). Matt Rick (189) and Rollie Ferris (275). in the best matchup of the night. Delton's Sean Thomas, beaten only once this season, edged Maple Valley’s Grant Simpson 2-0. For the Lions. Jack Crite (119). Matt Bowen (140) and Tom Snyder (160) won by pins. Both teams forfeited in the 103-pound weight class. Two pins during the evening came quickly . Perhaps the fastest this season was the one by Jason Thomas, in just six seconds. Bowen's pin came in only 14 seconds. The victory brought Delton’s overall season dual meet record to 9-7. In last Saturday's Hamilton Invitational. Rollie Ferris was selected as most valuable wrestler and Delton was runnerup among seven teams. Hudsonville, a contender for the O-K Gold Conference crown, won the meet with 1863* team points. Delton had 175. Wayland 145 and host Hamilton 95Vi. Five Panthers earned first-place medals for the day. Ferris at 275 pounds. Jason Charkowski at 119. Sean Thomas at 125. Jason Thomas at 145 and Brandon Huskin at 171. Ferris remained unbeaten for the season and pinned Hamilton’s Scott Nykamp in 3:32 in the finals. Scan Thomas, beaten only once all season, pinned Jeff Hess of East Grand Rapids in the finals. Charkowski pinned Hudsonville's David Kisman in 3:14 to claim the top medal in his division. Jason Thomas decisioned Jeremy Jenks of Hudsonville 13-6 in the finals. Huskin pinned Hudsonville's Ben Meyering to w in the championship match in his weight class. Finishing second in the competition for Delton were Jason Hicks (160) and Matt Rick (189). who lost a tough (j-5 decision to Justin Arms of Wayland in the finals John Murphy (135) and Lonnie Cary (152) both finished third and Steve Risner (112) took home a fourth-place medal. In a double dual meet last week Thursday . Delton defeated Kalamazoo Central 33-30. but dropped a 41-21 verdict to Battle Creek Pennfield. Winning for coach Aaron Tabor's group against Kalamazoo Central were Charkowski (119). Sean Thomas (125). Murphy (135). Jason Thomas (145). Jason Hicks (160). Rick (189) and Ferris at 275 The winners against Pennfield were Charkowski at 125. Jason Thomas (145). Hicks (160). Rick (189) and Ferris. Sean Thomas suffered his first lost of season. 6-3. at the hands of Pennfield's Bart Leonard For the season. Ferris, a defending slate Class B champion, is unbeaten in 18 matches. Sean Thomas is 17-1. Charkowski is 16-2 and Jason Thomas is 15-3. Goose hunting season includes Barry County A special late. 30-day Canada goose hun­ ting season to control local goose populations is scheduled for Jan. 9 through Feb. 7. the Department of Natural Resources has announced. The area open to the late hunting season in­ cludes public and private lands south of a line from Port Huron through Grand Rapids, which is along Highways 1-69. M-21 and M-45. excluding the Allegan County Goose Management Unit, as shown in the stale Waterfowl Hunting Guide. The open area in­ cludes Barry County. “During a recent mid-Decembci survey. DNR workers recorded more than 112.000 Canada geese in the state of which about 57.000 were within the area open for the special late hunt." DNR Director Roland Harmes said. "This number of geese is a new record high for Michigan, providing excellent hunting opportunities Counties having the most geese, and which are open to hunting, include: Oakland. 9.700 geese; St. Clair. 3.000; Wayne. 2.900; Macomb. 2.800; Jackson. 4.500; Washtenaw. 1.300; Lenawee. 1.200; Hillsdale. 1.000; Branch. 900; Kalamazoo. 6.800; St. Joseph. 5.700; Cass. 2.500; Calhoun. 1.900. Barry. 1.800; Livingston. 2.600; Genesee, 2.900; and Ingham. 1.800 geese. Waterfowl specialist Jerry Martz of the DNR Wildlife Division advised that these goose concentrations may change, depending on weather conditions. "The DNR will conduct another goose survey during early January.” he said. “Hunters will find the birds near open waler." Martz said, "especially along river systems. They will have best long-term suc­ cess if they try to decoy birds in fields and avoid disturbing them on their water roosting sites. Hunters also should remember to secure permission of landowners before hunting on private lands." DNR wildlife biologists request that hunters help them evaluate the results of the season by voluntarily submining certain parts from the geese they shoot to their nearest DNR Wildlife Division office. The head and tail of each goose, including tail feathers and the vent with at least two inches of intestine at­ tached. should be placed in a plastic bag with each bag labeled to indicate the date of the kill and the nearest town. The plastic bags may be kept frozen and delivered to the DNR when convenient. For detailed information on hunting areas, dates, regulations, and the location of DNR Wildlife Division offices, contact the DNR Wildlife Division headquarters. P.O. Box 33028. Lansing 48909. (517) 373-1263; or consult the 1992-93 Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Guide available from license agents. Saxon jayvees top Middleville The Hastings junior varsity basketball team edged Middleville 56-52 Tuesday night to even their season record at 3-3. Mike Williams and Mike Toburcn both scored 15 points to lead the Saxons. Steve Converse scoreo 23 points for the Trojans. Saxon freshmen bow to Marshall The Hastings freshman basketbail team Fri­ day dropped a 51-39 decision to Marshall The first and third quarters hurt the Saxons the most They fell behind 22-15 in the first eight minutes, but outgunned the Redskins 9-2 in the second period to tic it at 24-al I al the half But Marshall rode a 17-6 third quarter ad­ vantage to break open what had been a tight bailgame. Jim Robbe dropped in 11 points and Ryan Gillons added nine for Hastings BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels McDonalds 52-12. Nashville Chiropractic 35-29; Hardluck Bowlers 34 26. Stefanos Pizza 30'i-33'7. G & 1) 27'.• 16'■ Olde Towne Tavern 26-34; Unknowns 25'.- 38' •. Ray James Elec 21 '6-30' .­ Good Games and Scries - N McDonald 162; C Burpee 154; A Perez 187 |7|. C Garrett 166. J Boio 141; L Apsey 177; B I. Cuddahee 178; C Griffith 125; D Feldkamp 139; S Dunn 169. J DelCotto 153; J Hurless 192; C Nichols 160 Rec. #3 Fairchilds 7-1; Carlton Center Ex 7-1. Outlaws6-1; Freeport Supply 5-3; Drunk 5-3; Classic Realty 5-3; Deckers 2-6; Davis Rind­ ing 2-6; Barry Auto I 7 S Usborne 169-378; M Davis 189 547; D Lambert 236-676. R Weiland 191-542. J Spencer 197-442; T Heath 191-468. M Spencer 175-470; M Maurer 230-545; K Bower 189-451. M Porntt 206-554. H Per­ rin 174-460 Mondav Mixers Rowdie Girls 43^-28'4; Dads Post *241 43-29; Outward Appearance 41-31; Deweys Auto Body 40-32; Girrbachs 40-32; Miller Real Estate 38-.34. Three Ponies Tack 38-34; Jo's Bookkeeping 38-34: Two J’s 36'/i-354; Grandmas Plus One 35-37; Sabre Mfg. 32-40; Hastings Bow l 30'o-4 I'/5; Michelob 26M-45U; TM Lassies 22-50 Good Games and Series -M Wieland 184-525; C Beckwith 197-487. S VanDen burg 225-559; F Girrbach 169-463; J Mercer 168-496 Good Games - L Potter 163; A Elliston 168: R Shapley 180; M Meehan 137: D James 159 D. Kelley 187; G. Cochran 166; P Steortz 154; L Werner 151; S Decker 158; A. Hall 153; K. Trierweiler 157; D Hughes 169; C. Allen 158 Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 44-28: D J Electric 38-34; Hecker's Ins. 36-36; Good Time Pizza 36-36; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 35 Vi-36 4; Kent Oil 344-374; Carlton Ctr Exc. 34-38; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 33-39 Good Games and Series - J Hamilton 180-483; E. Vanasse 192-473; T Elliston 142-335; S Pennington 189-519; J Decker 188-478; L. Elliston 192-517; G Potle. 162-442; T Loftus 195-498; D Harding 182-480; S Wilt 193-451; L Dawe 177-472; H. Coencn 165-479 Good Games - L Schantz 169; S Green­ field 181; B. Wilson 159; D. Brumm 171; S Merrill 177; J. Richardson 169; J Skedgell 170; S Drake 160; B Hanford 124 Tuesday Mixed Misfits 11-5; Woodmansee Construction 10-6; Consumers Concrete 10-6; 3 J’s 10-6; Mass Confusion 9-7; Middle Lakers 8-8; Naughty & Nice 8-8; Thornapple Valley Equipment 7-9; NKOTB 7-9; Cascade Home Improvement 7-9; Mason/Davis Line 6-10; Neil’s Printing 3-13. Mens High Games & Series R. Fay 174; Ryan Eaton 195; G. Hause 204-568; T. Neymeiyer 188; P. Schlachter 188-529; S. Lyttle 178; P. Anderson 189. High Games & Series R. Cole 182; K. Meyer 160; B. Johnson 168; D. McCole 159; S. Neymeiyer 201-505; I. Power 155. Sunday Night Mixed BScr’s 46 30. Rude Oik* 46 *(), Die Hards 46 10. Alley Cats 45 31. Red and Black 45 31. Load Hogs 42 34. Wanders 41 35. Really Rotten 41-35. H A H 41 35. Friends 40 36. Holey Rollers 39 37. Leftovers 10 37. INI 37-39. Ho«>ler Crew 34 42. Country Km 34 42; Mistits 32 44. Get Along Gang 2*7 49 Mens Good Game and Series - R Bowman 203 576. R Ogden 200 575. G Sutliff 183 448. C Wi|M»n l‘W-515 B Lake 202 566. B Dry ton 207 512 M Sn\ Ser 217 224 6|| . J Haight 200 2(U 60|. J Bar num 225 201 609 D Welch 221 208 59” s Sanborn IKK 521 B Hodges 212 55! M Tilly 194 579. D McCurkm 169 469 B Allen I KI-525 35 omens Good (James and Series - D Kelly 203 507; C Wilcox 183-471. p Lake 171-472; B Wilson 167-430. M Hodges 180 447. D Lambeth 172-419 B Moodv 198 533 Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 46 26. Misfits 454-264; Mace's Pharmacy 37 35; Hair Care Center 36 36. Cornerstone Really 34-38; Nashville Chiropractic 34 38. Valley Realty 33338'7. Varney's Stables 33-39; Nashville Linker 33 39. Lifestyles 28 44 High Games and Series - E Mcsecar 213 506; K Becker 185 510. L Elliston 184-508. B Johnson 210 506. 1. Yoder 176-505: S Brimmer 166 492. B Smith 179 485; D Burns 170-476. B High 170-474; T Soya 170-471; B Norris 166 460. P Frederickson 146 421; S Penn ington 178-446; L Johnson 146-408; C Trumbull 140 409. V Slocum 179-456. B Brogindewcy 152 426; D Brewer 151 385; S Mennell 135 374. N Varneys 148 398. M Haywood 110-292; P Castleberry 164; M Brimmer 168; I Christopher 181. B Miner 155; P Smith IK I. C Shellenhargcr 135; D Lawrence 146 Moose Mixed 9 and a Wiggle 44 20; 4 Nutz 42-22. Lucky Strikes 40-24; Scars and Service 38'.7-25 4: 3 Ponies Tack 37-27; Mixed Nuts 354-284; (kid Balls 354-284; Gillons Construction 34 30; Middle Lakers 33 31. 10 Pins 31 33; Heads Out 30-34. Kcglers 29 35. 4 Rs 284 354. Rmks R 27 37; Late Comers 27-37; B O s 26 38. 4 Stars 23-41 Mens High Game and Series - B Rulhnift 191 528. E Keeler 193; S Wilkins 200-557; W. Lxdv 211 568; B Keeler 2IK. J Mercer 195-528. W Gillons 166; B Dolan 209-575 Womens High Game and Series - J Lydv Winans 168. J Kasinsky 207 570; S 156-417; S Hildcnbrandt 176 Thursday A.M. Hummers 41-23; Something Simple 38-26; Algonquin Farm 36-28; Leftovers 344-294; Weltons 34-30; Man's 334-304. Valley Realty 32-32; Question Marks 31-33; Slow Pokes 294-344; Varneys 275-365; Bosleys 27-37; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 20-44. Good Games and Series - M Atkinson 203-556; F Ruthruff 191-503; S Mogg 190-479. P. Fisher 163-464. N Hummel 162-451. M Dull 196 444. R Kuempcl 162-433; J Appclman 194-409; 1 Ruthniff 182; C. Ryan 164; K Thomason 161; O Gillons 159; A Welton 159; L. Johnson 154; I. Scebcr 153; K. Mizer 151. J Mead 146; J. Ward 146; B Johnson 145; P Godbey 143; B. Norris 143; A Allen 141; M Steinbrecher 134; B Fisher 133; B Sexton 132. C Pond 130; K. Kesler 123; M. Chaffee 116 Saxon spikers take 2nd, Lakewood 3rd in tourney Hastings earned runner-up honors and Lakewood finished third in the Lakewood Volleyball Invitational last Saturday. Grand Ixdgc won the tournament by stop­ ping the Vikings 15-11, 15-11 in the semifi­ nal round and by getting past the Saxons in the finals. Lakewood went 3-2 in pool play. The Vikings beat Ionia. Portland and Hastings, but lost to Potterville and Grand Ledge. Heather Mitchell led Lakewood in kills for the day with 46. Tami Nielsen had 24 and Julie Shelton had 14. Mitchell also led in blocks with 17 and Nielsen had 13. Jcssi Briseno scored 39 service points dur­ ing the day, Kari Hynes had 28, Nielsen had 22 and Julia Hoph 21. Nielsen led in serving aces with eight and Briseno had six. Lakewood finished the day with a 14-5 record this season in dual matches. Middle school matmen win Pennfield tourney The Hastings Middle School wrestling team brought home the championship trophy Satur­ day from the Pcnntfield Invitational. The Saxons earned 273 points, outdistanc­ ing runner-up Charlotte, w hich had 230. Nine teams competed in the tournament Winning first-place medals in their weight divisions were Scott Haire (70 pounds). Travis Coy (120). Kevin Morgan (125). Ken Cross (130). Jamie James (155) and heavyweight Justin Waters Placing second were Troy Pittclkow (80). Chad Furrow (85). Josh Dutts (95). Pete Lewis (115) and T J Deal (137) Dallas Hankinson (105) and Tim Easy (185) both finished third and Chris Stafford (115) and Josh Richie (145) were fourth The Saxon middle school team last Wednes­ day. Jan. 6. suffered its first dual meet loss of the season. 27-18 to Harper Creek In the same evening. Hastings beat Ionia 75-12 to run its campaign record to 6-1. Jay Townsend (115) and Jamie James (155) both won by pins and Chad Furrow (85) won by injury default in the Harper Creek met. Against Ionia. Chad Furrow (85). David Tuencssen (90). Josh Duits (95). Jay Town­ send (115). Wade Wmegar (120). Kevin Morgan (125). Ken Cross (130). TJ Deal (137). Josh Richie (145). Eric Carlson (155). Jamie James (167) and Tim Easy (185) all won by falls. Scotl Haire, at 70 pounds, won by a decision. Winning exhibition matches were Dan Aspinall (85). Brad Bustance (100). Nick Wilson (105) and Eric Flie-chcr (145) The young Saxons will compete in the Vicksburg Tournament Saturday NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 1993 coverage by county animal control officers. "There’s dogs running every where and peo­ ple don't like it." she said. A solution, she (Cont. from page 3) The clean-up entails cycling the contami­ nated water through a filtering system and monitoring the wells monthly. Baker said, and could take up to three years. Wooer said it could also cost an additional $100,000 to dig up and dispose of contaminated soil around the storage tanks and wells. The state of Michigan, looking like a knight in shining armor, came through for the 33 Delton residents whose wells were contaminated A new $1.3 million water sys­ tem will he built and paid for by the state to service the 33 residents, who arc currently drinking bottled water. Wooer said the state has an option to buy property in the area for the new water sys­ tem. Water obtained from a well or wells on that property will be piped to the 33 home­ owners. The new water system could be a boon to Delton. Wooer said. Eventually the village could have its own water system, with a wa­ ter tower and fire hydrants, which would re­ duce the town's fire insurance. The environment is of concern to Assyria Township residents as well, who have ex­ pressed an interest in setting up a recycling center in the township, according to supervi­ sor Paul Bartzcn. Bartzcn said the center will probably be set up on the corner of Tasker and M-66, possi­ bly al a country store located there. said, might be for several townships to help the county fund an additional animal control officer. Zoning looked at Area townships will continue to work w ith the county to update their zoning regulations, supervisors said. A special zoning committee formed in 1992 in Baltimore Township is expected to make its report sometime this year, according to supervisor Shirley Drake working in quarters without running water or toilets (there's nothing but an outhouse in Assyria and Baltimore, for instance), others will build or already have built new quarters. Officials in Thomapple Township re­ cently moved into a new hall that used to be a grocery store. The hall, located on Main Street in downtown Middleville, cost $250,000 for the purchase and renovation of the building, supervisor Boysen said. Castleton Township is in the process of obtaining bids to build a 2,640-square-foot facility to replace the old town hall located on Main Street in Nashville. The old hall has been sold to a restaurant located next door, which will expand into the old hall, accord­ ing to township Supervisor Justin Cooley. The township has budgeted between $80,000 and $90,000 for the project. Township board meetings arc being held in the Nashville fire barn until the new building is built. Drake said the zoning has not been looked at tor several years and needs updating. Zoning classifications arc being studied in Carlton Township, supervisor David Kaiser said. "We'll be working with the county on zoning. They’ve got a new pro­ gram to get zoning back to local township jurisdiction." Outdated ordinances in Yankee Springs Township will continue to be updated and revised, according Io supervisor London. New digs for some While some township officials arc still Roads, bridges to be renovated All 16 townships pay a lot of attention to their roads and bridges, with Hastings Township working on developing a new park on McKeown Road next to the Thomapple River. The bridge across the Thornapple, McKeown Bridge, must either be replaced or shut off to automobile traffic. County preservationists hope to preserve the bridge for foot traffic and develop a nearby picnic area and canoe launch. Federal funds will pay for a new bridge, township supervisor Richard Thomas said, but preservationists need Io come up w ith funds to renovate the old bridge for pedestrian traffic and develop the park Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park, said a grant submitted to the Michigan Department of Commerce for the park was turned down. She will ask county park com­ missioners if they want to pursue other grant applications. In Baltimore Township, the local trea­ sury will pay for $2500 of the estimated $25,000 cost of re-doing the Burroughs drain on Dowling Road. And several road projects arc underway, in­ cluding: • Resurfacing of the southern portion of Charlton Park Road and the north end of North Ave. in Baltimore Township; "Fixing a blind corner on Gurd Road and Pifcr in Barry Township by eliminating a hill on Pifer Road; •Finishing the resurfacing of Cedar Creek Road in Hope Township; •Repairing a four-milc stretch of West Stale Road from Woodruff to Robertson Road in Irving Township. Repairs will in­ clude straightening some curves out and rerouting some side roads as they enter into West State Road; •The possible resurfacing and widening of Wildwood in Orangeville Township from Marsh Road to the township line; and "The completion of resurfacing of Brown Road from Cunningham to Woodland Road in Woodland Township. Emergency services also targeted While townships try to pay for sewers and other basic services, they are continuing to upgrade their emergency services. In Delton, the Barry. Prairieville, Orangeville, and Hope (BPOH) ambulance service broke up when Orangeville and Barry pulled out. Since then Hope and Prairieville have underwritten the cost of resurrecting an ambulance service for their two townships. Prairieville Supervisor Lloyd Goyings said he is hoping the new ambu­ lance service, Delton Ambulance, will move in the direction of self-sufficiency this com­ ing year. Goyings said the Pine Lake Fire Department equipment should be upgraded, and he'd like to sec funds for that set aside this year. The Orangeville volunteer fire depart­ ment needs more members, Orangeville Supervisor Boyce Miller said. In Woodland Township, the treasury may soon have to come up with the money for a new police car, supervisor Douglas Mackenzie said. And in Johnstown Township, Supervisor Earl would like to find some way for her township to fund some kind of police service. Right now. she said, the township is relying on Barry County and the Michigan State Police, both of which have cut back on road patrols and arc understaffed. It also takes up to a half hour for police cars to reach the township, she said. « Earl said the township also needs additional Noise ordinance explored again by Hastings Township officials Winter decorates Barry County bushes, trees and highways Wednesday, every tree branch and twig in Barry Cou snow, with .02 of an inch of ice beneath the white coveri of new snow blanketed the area The SfldW and ice w inch of ramfalmccording to Dave UMiMjte who o weather station in Hastings for the National Weather carried a blanket of than four inches ■ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Solving any future excessive noise problem in Hastings Charter Township will not be simple. In fact, it may be handled best by using ordinances already in place, officials said Monday. Trustee Elbert Black had brought up the subject of a noise ordinance at the December meeting and asked to continue the discussion as an agenda item in January. He gave a sample copy of a noise ordinance to board members to study over the month. After his research of the issue. Black said he found "a lot of politics" with it, and would again like to put off action on the matter. He said he was told that the county could not enact a noise ordinance, and would not enforce a township law. He said he was also told that it was not the prosecutor's job to enforce a township ordinance. Barry County Commissioner Gordon Fuhr told the board that he was told by John Gates, Planning and Zoning director for the county, that.cities and townships can enact noise Fuhr questioned the va if it couldn't be enforced. an ordinance GET YOUR COPIES Hastings BcHHieF at any of these area locations. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J's Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Todd’s Grocery Hook's Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store In Hastings — United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl's Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Cappon Quick Stop In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L & J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — Vermontville Grocery, Vermontville Banfield General Store Country Store - Bellevue Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop, Woodland Woodland Centre "A noise ordinance would be great; but very difficult to enforce unless they had their own police," he said. A member of the township Planning Commission, Dwight Newton, commented about the cost of enforcement. "You don't use a county prosecutor; you hire your own. But it's not a criminal case; it's a civil matter. (Enforcement) is becoming very, very costly. It can run up a bill for the township in a hurry." Newton said. "I'm really frustrated in this." Black said, "I'm checking other counties. I'd be interested in seeing the statute denying counties (the responsibility) to do this." Several board members said they thought the existing laws on disturbing the peace would cover troublesome noise, too. Saying he would continue his investigation. Black then read into the record a letter from Prairieville Township about its noise ordinance. The letter said that Prairieville Township has a police department to enforce complaints, and the ordinance had cost them "very little." , There are few complaints about noisc,and although the township has a noise meter, it is not usually needed. Also, the (ownship has not been sued in connection with that ordinance, the letter staled. SEXTON continued from page 5--------delay its decision to provide time to talk to the other bidders, but in a split decision, they approved offering the contract to Hallifax. Also, they authorized the supervisor and the clerk to sign the contract, effective March 1. Trustees Wilder and Elbert Black voted to wait; Treasurer Diana Phillips, Supervisor Richard Thomas, Trustee Doug Peck. Cruttenden and Beckwith voted Io to ahead with the contract. In a related matter, the board agreed unani­ mously to charge $250 for the opening and closing of z grave, with Hallifax keeping $190 and $60 going to the township. Pouring a foundation for a head stone will cost 25 cents an inch, with Hallifax retaining 20 cents, and the township getting five cents. Unchanged is the policy of selling a cemetery plot to a township resident for $100; or $250 for someone who resides out of the township, but is related to a resident. In other business, the board voted unani­ mously to pass a resolution calling for the collection of summer taxes. The move is a formality that is taken each year. Amendments to the budget in the amount of $300 in the supervisor's expense account and $160 in the treasurer's expense account were also approved unanimously. The clerk, supervisor and treasurer will attend a three-day convention in Detroit at a cost of $99 each for registration, $74 a day each for lodging, plus millage. An annual event, the Michigan Township Association Convention provides a choice of five different classes every day for township officials dealing with "everything pertaining to townships." Barry County Commissioner Gordon Fuhr was in the audience, and Peck asked what the parking situation would be at the proposed new Courts and Law building, now in the planning stages. Fuhr said the problem of lost parking spaces for people who do business in the building would probably be resolved by leasing property near the courthouse and requiring employees to park a short distance away from the building. Dwight Newton, a member of the zoning commission, an advisory board to the township, updated the board on areas on which his committee is working. The members of the Board of Review will be sent to a refresher class by the township, with Thomas accompanying them. "Wc went three years ago." Thomas said," and I think this year we'll need it." Cost for the half-day seminar is $30 for each of the four attending. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 — Page 13 Hastings students win 34 awards at regional business competition Hastings High School business students earned 34 awards in occupational and leader­ ship contests at the Business Professionals of America Regional Competitive Events Meet Jan. 8. The Hastings students and students from ocher southwest Michigan high schools and vocational centers used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competitions Local students placing in the competitions included: April Arends fourth place in Emblem Building Team; Tammy Bridgman, second place in Employment Skills and third in Infor­ mation Processing Specialist; Taunya Bruce, fifth in Document Formatting and Office Specialist; Kin Carpentei. first in Employ­ ment Skills and Extemporaneous Verbal and second in Business Math and Parliamentary Procedures; Andy Cove, first in Desktop Publishing and second in Parliamentary Procedures; Pam Emswiler. first in Small Business Manage­ ment Team; Angie Greenfield, fourth in Emblem Building Team; Seth Hutchings, first in Computer Assistant; Amanda Jennings, se­ cond in Parliamentary Procedures Team and fourth in Spelling Team; Theresa Kelly, first in Prepared Verbal and second in Employment Skills; Michelle Lan­ caster. fourth in Emb:*m Building Team; Brandy Lydy, first in Spelling Team; Tonya Scott, sixth in Prepared Verbal; Stephanie Simpson, fourth in Emblem Building Team; Shellie Sc hanla. first in Small Business Management Team and Legal Concepts and sixth in Business Law; Aaron Schantz, second in Parliamentary Procedures Team; Aaron Spencer, first in Small Business Management Team and fourth in Business Law; Tangie Shriver, fifth in Prepared Verbal; T.J. Todd, sixth in Data Specialist; Danyell Thornton, second in Parliamentary Procedures Team; and Alyce Zimmerman, fourth in Spelling Team. Hastings students earned a total of 10 firstplace awards It was also the first year that all Hastings business students who participated placed in their competitions The 34 awards received is a record number for the Hastings chapter. In addition, junior Shellie Schantz was awarded the Diplomat Award, recognizing her accomplishments in service and leader­ ship activities The Small Business Management Team Competition required students to analyze a business and develop a business plan to pre­ sent before a team of judges. Contests re­ quired students to apply their computer know ledge and skills that they had learned in their business classes, and their communica­ tion and presentation skills. The Data Assistant and Specialist competi­ tion tested general computer knowledge and required completion of business problems us­ ing database and spreadsheet applications. The Employment Skills competition tested job seeking and retention skills Students needed to complete an application, resume and letter of application. Personnel represen­ tatives from various Grand Rapids firms con­ ducted job interviews to determine winners. The Hastings students are eligible to enter slate competition at the Business Professionals of America State Conference in Detroit March 19-21. Winners at the state conference are eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in San Antonio in April. Business Professionals of America is the stale Board of Education sponsored vocational student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupa­ tional and leadership development, service projects, and development of basic business skills. This is the seventh year the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed. The chapter’s advisors are Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel and Elbert Black. Hastings High School Business Professionals of America Regional Com­ petitive Events winners included (first row, from left) Taunya Bruce. Tonya Scott, Amanda Jennings. Aaron Spencer, Aaron Schantz, (second row), Theresa Kelly, Tangie Shriver, Pam Emswiler, Danyell Thornton. Tammy Bridgman, April Arends, Brandy Lydy, Shellie Schantz, (third row) Seth Hut­ chins, Alyce Zimmerman, Shala O’Grady, Andy Cove, Kitt Carpenter, T.J. Todd, Michelle Lancaster and Angie Greenfield. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY County wants to develop 20-year human service plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In the hopes of securing grants to improve Barry County facilities, the County Board of Commissioners' Property Committee is spearheading development of a 20 year plan for human services. The plan is to be completed by March 23, Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said. The idea for a long range human services model evolved because grant funds arc avail­ able. said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. This effort will be the first long range hu­ man services plan for the county. "It's never been done," she said. The local health department building is in "extremely sad repair," she said. "So we have to take a look at what wc need not only for the moment but overall..." The county needs to plan first before it can effectively know what kind of grant funds to apply for. she said. "Wc need to do this right away"..."before the big federal honeymoon is over," she said. Service providers will be doing most of the work on the actual plan, noted County Coordinator Judy Peterson. "They will sit down and talk about what their needs arc and how they can mesh them together," she said. The Property Committee and human ser­ vices providers will be meeting soon. In other business, the beard: •Appointed Clyde W. Morgan to the County Planning Commission. His term will expire April 30. •Reaffirmed the action of Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer to appoint James Schnackenbcrg as his deputy to the Parks & Recreation Commission for 1993. •Referred to the County Finance Committee a letter from the Area Agency on Aging asking the county to send matching funds of $2,999 for 1992 plus the same amount for 1993. Barry County was booled out of membership in the AAA last year for refusing to pay its *92 matching funds because of its dissatisfaction with the agency. •Confirmed the appointment of Jim Pino to the Parks and Recreation Commission to represent Lee Patterson of the County Planning Commission. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER con .948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. ctPD v.99 SHOP WED.-FRL 10 to 8; Q at 9 to 5:30; SUN. 11 to 4 .5.AO PR'C^ A 2.^9 JCPemey DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 14. 1993 Woman accused of killing mother to be examined for mental state Cheryl A. Jones. 25. stood mute last week in Barry County Circuit Court to charges that she killed her mother. Mary J. Jones. Not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. Jones* attorney. David Dimmers, asked that Jones be examined at the Forensic Center in Ypsilanti to determine her mental state al the time of the crime. He also wants the center to determine if Jones is competent to stand trial. Depending on results of the examination. Dimmers said Jones might enter a pica of in­ sanity. Jones was arrested Nov. 30 after police found her mother’s dead body in the trunk of the mother’s car. It was determined that Mary Jones had been strangled. The prosecution claims testimony during a preliminary exam in Barry County District Court indicates Jones may have killed her mother while trying to rob her. Jones told police she accidently killed her mother during an arguement over a haircut. Jones faces a charge of open murder and one count of first degree murder. The penalty for both charges is up to life in prison. A March 18 pre-trial date was „-t. In other court business last week: Louis Snyder. 29. of Middleville, was sen­ tenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl. Snyder pled guilty to a reduced charge of Rural Lake Odessa couple killed in fire A fire last Sunday morning killed a rural Lake Odessa couple. Karen and Cecil Strimback died in their home as a result of a fire that area officials suspect was started by a woodburning stove. A state fire marshal has been called in to investigate. Officials from the Sunfield-Sebcwa-Danby Township Fire Department said they received a call at about 2 a.m. Sunday. Trucks arrived at the scene about 12 minutes later, but firefighters said the house already was fully involved. The Sunfield-Sebcwa-Danby department was assisted at the scene by Woodland Township firefighters. Sources said there were more than 40 firemen who fought the blaze. Emergency rescue officials could not remove the bodies until later that morning. The Slrimabcks* 16-ycar-old son. Ryan, was not in the house al the time of the fire because he had been babysitting in Woodland that night and morning. Cecil Strimback. 51. had been a welder at EPE in Sunfield and Karen. 49. had been a homemaker. They both were members of the Sebewa Church of God. The couple was active in getting the Saubee Road Bridge over Collier Creek completed. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Jobs Wanted 1 Mtiques X Collectibles OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED Any size, or condi­ tion. 1 -800-443-7740 MOTHER OF TWO WOULD Like to provide daycare for your children in my Middleville home. References available. 795-3436. Pels For Rent BUFFORD FREE TO GOOD HOME: 2 year old male bassett, excellent with child­ ren. Has been neutered and up to date shots. Prefer family with children. Cail after 4pm 94S-2669. NEWLY REMODELED 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE ON JORDAN LAKE w/ access. $425.00/mo. $425.00 deposit 948-8052.__________________ Wanted HAVE OPENINGS in my licensed daycare. All shifts. Have references. In Hastings, 948-8913 ask for Nancy. HAVE YOU OUTGROWN your Little Tikes toys? I will buy them for my daycare. 945-4402. /•'or Sale 12 FT X O FT MOBILE HOME w/7’X23’ addition. 8’ X 20* closed in back porch. All appliances. New furnace and water heater, good condition, on comer lol at Barry’s Mobile Home Park, Lol 34.945-4689 or 945-4240.__________________ QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, 3 months old, (still in plastic) cost $850. Sacrifice $275 or best. 517-627-9494. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of George W. Miller would like to extend its graditude for all the acts of kindness when he was in Pennock Hospi­ tal, was at home and since his death. We are grateful to the Doctors & 2nd Floor Nurses, to Barry Community Hospice including Julie Bolo, Doris Kell­ er, Sandra Walther and others whose help and support certainly make home health care easier and rewarding, to While & White of Southern Michigan for their quick response in deliver­ ing the equipment needed for home care. Our thanks to Pastors Jim Fox, Michael Anton and Phil Brown for their visits and pray­ ers. Thank you Wren Funeral Home and Pastor Jim Fox for his comforting words at the Service and to the Hope United Method­ ist Church for the luncheon. Thank you to family & friends for the many prayers, memorial contributions, flowers, cards and thoughts of kindness sent to each of our families. Your kindnesses will always be remembered. Wife, Inez Miller Son, Ronald Miller Sl Fami’y Daughter, Carolyn Wilder & Family Step Children, Bev Lambka Shirley Tobias, Don Fountain Sl Families JAN. RENT FREE Must rent this week! On river in Nashville, 525 Reed Sl OPEN HOUSE DAILY-THIS WEEK ONLY!! Come on by, 12-7pm. Reduced to ONLY S4SO/MONTH. 3-bedroom, 2 baths, large yard. 216-932-7827. WALL LAKE, DELTON: Modem lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit Sl references. Phone 623-8218. Lost & Found FOUND GRAY AND WHITE CAT, approx. 7 months old, found near Algonquin Lake on Dec. 29. Call 948-9509. LOST - REWARD - FEMALE BOXER, Fawn color, white dot on back of neck, last seen on Freeport Road. Lost Jan. 2nd. No tags or collar, goes by the name of Tara. 1 year old. CHILDREN HEARTBRO­ KEN! If found, call 765-3058 or 945-3405. ext 348. liusiness Services BONANZA CONTRACT­ ING: Drywall finishing special­ ist Call Journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.____________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property’Debt consolidalion•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. Miscellaneous PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min $150/weekend to start. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Rand son Hesterly. 945-2545. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA will be held at the association's offices at 201 E. State St., Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday, January, 19, 1993. Polls will be open 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Three directors will be elected. The Annual Meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. Public Welcome. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rebecca Abson January 16 Guess Who? HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bud Drayton! Saturday, Jan. 16 Hope you’re enjoying your RETIREMENT Lots of love, Dick, Pam, Jessica and Cory Help Wanted $200-5500 WEEKLY Assem­ ble products at home. Easy! No selling. You're paid direct Fully Guaranteed. FREE informalion-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2900 Copyright « M1013750._________________ BOOKKEEPER/GIFT SHOP BUYER establishes & main­ tains accounting systems, posts, & prepares variety of financial reports. Orders Sl stocks gift shop merchandise. H.S. diploma or equivalent plus 1 year bookeeping experience, driven license. 20 hrs./week plus weekend special events. S4.7O-S4.85 some benefits. Fill out application with 3 complete work references by 1-21-93 at Chariton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd. Hastings, 945-3773 E.O.E.____________________ CHEAP! FBI/US SIEZED ’89 Mercedes $200, *86 VW $50, ’87 Mercedes $100, *65 Mustang $50. Chhose from tho’isands starting at $50. Free Information-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2929 Copyright •MI013710. REGISTERED NURSE We are looking for a BSN with appropriate state licensure. This position will function as part of an interdisciplinary community treatment team. Will assess and monitor client's health status, coordinate with other profes­ sionals, and provide home visits. Must posses valid Michigan driver’s license. Experience with mentally ill adults is preferred. Good writing and communication skills necessary. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No telephone calls. Barry County Community Mental Health Services docs not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in HASTINGS area. Regardless of training, write W.N. Hopkins, Box.711, T. Worth, TX 76101. TRANSPORTATION AIDEPart-limc position requiring G.E.D. or high school diploma with previous experience work­ ing with preschool aged children and negative TB test. Submit application to CAASCM, Attn: L. Sommers, F.O. Box 1026, Baltic Creek, MI 49016 no later than 1-19-93. EOE Cecil Slrimbacks graduated from Woodland High School and Karen was a Lakewood High School graduate. Among the survivors, besides their youngest son Ryan, arc daughter Mrs. Steve (Patricia) Ray and another son. Perry, all of of Lake Odessa. A trust fund is being established for Ryan Strimback. Those who wish to make contributions may do so at Union Bank of Lake Odessa. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Arrangements arc being handled by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Southwest Barry Sewer faces another delay by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Officials who serve on the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority say the bids for the treatment plant that is the heart of the planned Southwest Barry County sewer system are too high, and the Barry County Department of Public Works Tuesday agreed. The BCDPW Tuesday rejected the bids, following a recommendation by SBSWA. The lowest bid for building the treatment plant was $3.35 million from the Christman Company. Bob Wenger, chairman of the DPW, said the engineering firm for the project. Progressive Engineers, Architects and Planners was re-drawing the designs and specifications for the plant to bring down the cost, and the bidding process will be conducted again. With the bid rejections, the re-bidding will cause a delay in arranging bond sales, so contractors for other phases of the project will be asked to hold their original bids for an additional amoynt of time. The board did not specify the amount of additional time to ask of the contractors, but authorized Attorney James White to "work with" the contractors to ask them to extend the original bids, Wenger said. He and other board members are tiwblcd about the latest development in the sewer project. "We're real concerned," he said. "What if this goes so far out of whack that it’s not feasible? Things have to happen so that this doesn't occur. We're concerned about the whole project about how far off it's gone. For all of the time taken, they haven't got the job done. I'm not saying they haven’t got a lot of things done, they have; the rights-ofway are all set; I'm just saying the thing just seems to be dragging." The first estimate for the cost of the total project was approximately $10 million and is now estimated at between $12 and $13 million. The project has eight separate segments, each requiring its own bids. The main segments, the apparent low bid, and the companies bidding are: • "A" Pine Lakc-$1.6 million-Balkema, Inc of Kalamazoo. • "B" Wall Lake--$ 1,798,520-Alec, Inc. of Indiana • "C" Crooked Lake/Dclton--$1,172,000Balkema Inc. • "D" Fine Lake-$ 1.098,000- Balkcma, Inc. • "E" treatment plant (rejected) $3350.000-Christman Company. • "F" lift station--$245,500-K & R of Grand Rapids. • "G" septic tanks-$513,000-Brutsche Concrete from Battle Creek. • "H" pump cquipment--$940,000 Kennedy Industries. Dog house blaze spreads to residence No one was injured early Sunday morning when a fire started in a dog house and spread to the home at 1228 Peets Road in Yankee Springs Township. Firefighters said the blaze started about 12:50 a m. when a light used to heat the dog house malfunctioned, setting the structure on fire. The flames spead from the dog house to the home’s garage, then to a car, and finally to the house, owned by Brian Sinclair. The fire caused an estimated $137,000 in damage. Court News third-degree criminal sexual conduct in ex­ change for dropping a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. In an emotional hearing, Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster asked the victim’s family members what sentence they would like to sec imposed on Snyder. The parents told Shuster they wanted Snyder put away for the rest of his life for taking advantage of the girl and taking away her innocence. Shuster explained to the family that be­ cause of sentencing guildclincs he could only give Synder a maximum of 10 to 15 years in prison. He then gave Snyder the maximum sentence, saying he wanted to send a strong message to the community by making an ex­ ample of him. "If this will slop one person from doing the same thing to another child, it will be worth it," he said. • Hastings resident Steven L. Cross, 23, of 5033 S. Bedford Road, pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing marijuana with the in­ tent to sell it. The plea was made in exchange for drop­ ping a charge of conspiracy to deliver a con­ trolled substance, second offense, and being a habitual offender. A Feb. 11 sentencing date was set. The charge is punishable by up to eight years in prison. Cross was arrested Oct. 17 along with James P. Wells, 42, of 8651 Tipsico Trail, af­ ter police discovered six large garbage bags full of marijuana in the back of a truck the pair were riding in. Cross admitted that he and Wells were probably going to sell the drugs. Wells was sentenced to 64 months to eight years in prison for his part in the incident. He was also given a $2,000 fine. Wells pled guilty in Circuit Court Dec. 3 to one count of possession of marijuana with the intention of selling it. He also p'eaded guilty to having to two previous felony convictions, one for criminal sexual conduct and the other for carrying a concealed weapon. The guilty pleas were in exhange for drop­ ping a charge of conspiracy to sell drugs and a charge of being a habitual offender, fourth offense. • Joshua P. Warner, 17, of 8454 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton, was sentenced to three to five years in prison and given a $2,500 fine for receiving and concealing stolen property. Warner pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for dropping charges of breaking and entering and auto theft. Warner was part of a group of people caught breaking into automobiles and sheds at Thornapple Lake Estates in Castleton Township Oct. 19. He admitted taking a chain saw from a pile of stolen goods and placing it in the trunk of a car driven by Patricia S. Litnianski, 19, of 6895 Marshall Road. Nashville. • Shelbyville resident James R. Shoemaker, 19, of 11595 W. Saddler, pleaded guiKy to receiving and concealing a stolen CD playet. The plea was in exchange for dropping a breaking and entering charge and another charge of receiving and concealing a stolen watch. The items were taken Nov. 9 from a shop owned by Shoemaker's father. Shoemaker admitted helping Mark B. Smith, 21, of 7704 Lindsy Road, Delton, break into the shop and cany the items away. Shoemaker said he pawned the CD player for $50. A Feb. 4 sentencing date was set. Shoemaker could rccicvc up to five years in prison. He is already serving six months in jail for writing bogus checks. Smith pleaded guilty to a charge of enter­ ing an occupied house with the intention to commit larceny in exchange for dropping a charge of breaking and entering. A sentencing date of Feb. 4 was set. Smith could receive up to five years in prison. • Steven J. Hall. 17. of 55 N. Payne Road. Middleville, pleaded guilty to attmpted breaking and entering. He pleaded guilty in exchange for dropping a charge of breaking and entering and an embezzlement charge from an unrelated incident. Hall was accused of attempting to burglar­ ize a house on Bassett Lake Road in September. A Feb. 4 sentencing date was set. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison. • A March 4 pre-trial dale and a March 8 trial date were set for Nashville resident Richard A. Horsch II, 22, of Lot 30, Thomapple Lake. Horsch is charged with assault with a dan­ gerous weapon, assault and battery, and re­ sisting arrest. The assault charge is punishable by four years in prison. The assault and battery charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of up to 90 days in jail, and the re­ sisting charge is a misdemeanor with a sen­ tence of up to two years in jail. • A March 4 pre-trial date and a March 8 trial date were set for Delton resident Frcdric M. Myers, 41, of 365 Lakeside Drive, Lot 13. Myers is charged with malicious destruc­ tion of property worth over $100, punishable by four years in prison, reckless driving, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, and indecent exposure, a midemeanor with a possible one year jail sentence. Myers is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. • Kimberly J. Sams, 18, of 2898 Heath. Hastings, pleaded guilty to a charge of attemped larceny in a building. The plea was made in exchange for drop­ ping charges of stealing a credit card, pos­ session of a stolen credit card and larceny from a building. Sams admitted taking a credit card out of a co-worker's purse while working at the Tendercarc nursing home in Hastings. A Jan. 21 sentencing date was set. Sams could receive up to two years in prison. • A Feb. 4 pre-trial date and a Feb. 8 trial date was set for Joseph H. Scott, 30, of 120120 May wood, Grand Ledge. Scott is accused of writing a bad check in Rutland Township for $525. He faces up to two years in prison for that charge and up to four years in prison on a charge of being a habitual offender, third offense. • A Feb. 4 sentencing dale was set for Michael D. Bryan, 20, of 1201 S. Hanover St., Hastings. Bryan pleaded guilty to violating his probation by not paying fines or reporting to his probation officer. Bryan was placed on probation after plead­ ing guilty to a charge of commiting larceny in a building. He was accused of taking over $100 from the Admiral gas station in Hastings, where he worked as an employee. Bryan could receive four years in prison for the larceny charge and 32 months to four years in prison for the probation violation. Police Beat Police handle rash of accidents At least eight people were injured in a string of automobile accidents last week in Barry County, Sheriffs deputies and Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. Three people were injured Sunday at 2:20 a.m. when 28-year-old Hastings resident Jeffery L Bcmhciscr, 417 1/2 S. Dibble St., missed a turn while driving east on Chief Noonday Road near Briggs Road and hit a tree. Bernhciscr told Barry County Shcrriffs deputies that he simply lost control of the car and ran off the road. The deputies said they did not find any evidence that Bcmhciscr lost control and they believe alcohol may have been a factor in the accident. A blood test was taken to determine Bcmhciscr's blood alcohol level. Bernhciscr and one of his passengers, Brian Zalewski, 23, of 519 S. Hanover Street, Hastings, were injured in the accident and taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Another passenger in the car, John E. Bernhciscr, 23, of Trapon Springs, Fla., suffered only minor injuries and sought his own treatment. In another Sunday accident, Tamala S. Wilkin, 17, of Greenville was heading north on M-66 near Carlton Center Road at 3:30 p.m. when she lost control of her car on the slushy roadway, crossed the center line and hit a southbound pickup truck driven by Nashville resident Kenneth W. Scott, 54, of 14 Thomapple Lake Road. Scott received minor injuries, and Wilkin and Scott's passenger, Catherine Scott, 44, were injured. All were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. A 21-year-old Grand Ledge man. Raul Aguilar, 8977 Nixon Road, was injured last Tuesday (Jan. 5) when a pickup truck he was riding in rolled over. The driver, John Agueros, 23, of 323 S. Pennsylvania, lost control of the truck while trying to turn left from M-50 onto Brown Road. The truck spun around, hit a snow bank and flipped over. Aguilar was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Kristin G. Hartigh, 23, of 7470 Parmalcc Road, Middleville, suffered minor injuries after she rolled her car at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 6). She was heading west on Parmalcc Road near Moe Road when she hit a patch of ice. lost control of her car and went off the road, flipping the car. She sought her own treatment. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-01-21.pdf 9a49f8b7d2de412eb56f0a9aa3e618d9 PDF Text Text HEEF launches fund-raising drive See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 B H JU HMtinss fuonc-itirar. 121 5.Churcl> St. Hastings. 4W58 Hastings THURSDAY. JANUARY 21. 1993 VOLUNE 138. NO 46 News Briefs Auction to help Hastings woman An auction, dinner and dance 10 benefit a Hasting; woman with cancer i> planned for 3 p.m Saturday. Jan. 30. a foe Barry Expo Center. Organizers are seeking donations of ■Mm to be auctioned, with proceeds go mg to help defray costs of treatment for Mary Jane Straiey . who has no insurance to cover the medical expenses. Straley is known to many locally for bar work for the Barry County Humane Society and is the organization's current president. Auction organizer Rosie Warfield said everything but clothing may be donated for the auctiot. To donate, call 90-3931. After the auction, a buffet dinner will be held at about 6 p.m. and the dance will follow. Local disc jockey Denny Myers will be master of ceremonies. The price of admission to the event is $6 for adults and S3 for children. ANNER School officials get raises on 2nd try by Jean Gallup Staff Writer After denying a raise to five supervisors and 11 administrators in December, the Hastings Board of Education Monday voted 4 to 3 to give the same recommend raises. The vote on the raises at the December 23 special meeting was a 3 to 3 tie. with Patricia Endsley absent. A majority is required to pass a motion. Endsley s affirmative vote this week, added to those of Vice Presid-nt Mark Fddnausch, President Michael Anton, and Trustee Larry Haywood tipped the scales allowing the raises. Trustees Robert Casey, Colin Cruttenden and Ray Rose all voted no, .is they had last month. The retroactive raises mean that Director of Educational Services Robert Vander Veen will receive $60,500 up from $57, 435; Business Manager Nelson Allen, $52,250, up from $49, 613; Adult Education Coordinator Jerry Horan, $53,000 up from $50,200; High Schoo) Principal Steve Harbison, $60,500 up from $57330; Middle School Principal Stan Kirkendall, $55,500. up from $53,000. Southeastern Elementary Principal Chris Warren. $52,500 from $49, 613; Pleasantvicw Elementary Principal Jo Stebbins, $52300 from $48,741; Central Elementary Principal David Arnold, $54,000 from $50,715. Because they are new staff members. Assistant Principals Ron Rizzo. Scott Bojanich, and Cathy Ash and Northeastern Principal Mark Mulder were not considered for raises. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl. whose salary was scheduled to go to $75,544 from Delton students plan production Delton Kellogg High School theater ttadena wffl present "HendSn* for a Weddia'" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 2B. and Friday. Jan. 29. a the ■chooi's auditorium. The annual school play this year is be­ fog handled by the theater production class taught by William Darling. This is the first year the one-aemesaer class is being offered, and all 22 students win have a hand in producing the play. The cast is made up of juniors and ■roton and a sophomore exchange stu­ dent from Germany. “Headin' for a Weddin'," a three-act comedy written by LeRoma Greth. is the story of a poor mountain boy who falls in love with a wealthy debutante. Students also have been involved hl preparing the set and securing the costumes. Darling will direct the play. Admission is S2 per person and tickets will be available at the door Grief recovery series to begin Barry Community Hospice will begin its next five-weck grief recovery series from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 29. The program la designed to help peo­ ple develop skills of recovering from a foes and achieving its acceptance. It is open to anyone who has suffered the toss of a loved one. Each grief recovery session is an hour and a half long. Other sessions in the series are scheduled for Feb. 5, 12. 19 and 26. There is no charge for the program, but donations are accepted. For more information, call bereave­ ment coordinator Rebecca Wilcox. To register. call Sharon Russell at Hospice at 948-8452. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society win meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the home of Don and Shells Erb. 512 Grand Rapids St., in Middleville After a tour of the Erbs' house. Norma Velderman of Middleville, local historian and columnist, will talk about “Middleville Schools from 1835 to 1935." Included in her discussion will be a scale model of the three-story yellow brick school, which was used by the Middscville school system from 1871 Io 1930. The scale model was built by her brother-in-law. Peter Velderman. Hosts and hostesses for the evening will be Nancy Boersma and Richaid and Posey Shuster. The public always is welcome to at­ tend Barry County Historical Society meetings and events More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* The supervisor of Food Services. Earl Cooklin will cam $25,320, up from $24,000; Supervisor of Custodial Services Ted Dalman. S30.044 from $28,613; Head Mechanic Wendell Day will get $25,878, up from $24,413; Supervisor of Maintenance Services Duane Glasgow. $34,961 up from $33,138, and Supervisor of Transportation Services Betty Johnson. S28.993. up from $27352. The percentages of the raises are not all the same, Schocsscl said, because the figures were reached by reviewing the salaries for the same positions in 14 area school districts and finding an average. Schocsscl gave the high and low ranges for comparable positions in the districts that were studied. For a superintendent, the high was $82,073 and the low was $62,500. For a middle school principal, the high was $63,011 and the low $50,000, and an elementary principal s range was $60323 for a high to $45,220 for the lowest. Schocsscl said length of service to the district was also a factor in the recommended raises. Before the vote, Endsley said the raises should have been done a long time before, when contracts expired, but "we do not know what state aid will be when we should be considering it, and it's scary." She said board "policy is to look at everyone as how do we compare with everyone else. We were a high paying district at one time. We tried to sec that wages reflected the community. Were not 'middle of the road- anymore, we re ’below the middle of the road,'" she said. "We've given some of the lowest percentage raises in the state, because we can't afford to give six percent raises," she added. Cruttenden said it was a difficult decision. "Yes, they arc deserving. Yes, they arc excellent administrators doing an outstanding job." he said. But, he said, the board had made cuts in programs and supplies, and board members don't know what will happen in the near future. "Is it time to stop and wait? he asked. "I'm not convinced that we're comparing apples with apples when comparing with other districts," he said. "We're sending the wrong message to the community," Casey said, "Our people are very worthy, but we re sending the wrong message to the community." Haywood said he didn’t disagree with bolding the line, but disagreed on where they should start to draw the line. "This is the wrong group to start with." he said of the supervisors and administrators. Anton was the last to speak before the vote, and said he would apologize for the delay in the raises, and he too would like to change the pattern of asking late in the year. He said the administrators and superintendents should not be held hostage to whatever plans or issues arc coming. We should try to take care of the people we have. We have a solid, very good group of administrators." Heroes help save four teenagers Middleville resident Charles Pullen (standing next to the van) saved a bad situation from becoming worse when he helped put out a car fire after an accident. See Story on Page 12. Former administrator drops suit vs. Delton by Mary Warner A Delton Kellogg school teacher won’t pursue charges that she was discriminated against because of her sex and age when she was denied a promotion and then demoted. But she will continue her battle with admin­ istrators over whether she was properly noti­ fied of the demotion. The attorney for Camille C. Sanders has notified attorneys for Delton Kellogg Schools that a portion of a civil suit filed by Sanders last year against the school district will be dropped, according to James M. Searer of Muskegon, attorney for the school district. See SUIT, continued on page 3 Delton water system closer to construction by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The residents of Delton who have contaminated water wells, and their nearby neighbors, can expect a water system to be started this summer or fall, said Cora Rubitshun. laboratory scientist with the Michigan Department of Public Health. About 33 residences in the Delton area, have undrinkable water, which was detected when four underground gasoline tanks were found to be leaking. Instead of gasoline, tests found industrial solvents tri-chlorethylcnc, tri-chloroethyanc and tetra-chloroethylenc. The contaminants were found in ground water on parts of M-43. East and West Orchard Street, and the southern pan of town. Residents in the contaminated water area have been using bottled water, supplied by the state, while they wait for a water system to provide clean water. "We have submitted for funding, and we expect approval." Rubitshun said. "As of now. there is no new contamination." She said her department is waiting for the results of the latest round of groundwater testing. Two test wells have been drilled on Pleasant Lake Road, outside of the contami­ nated area. One is situated in the upper aquifer, and the other is in a lower aquifer. Funds for the new system, which will serve about 100 wells, will come from Quality of Life bonds from the Slate of Michigan. The water systerm will be constructed on 10 acres, formerly owned by Wilbur Solomon. "The pumps will be there; there will probably be well houses," said Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer. Barry Township will eventually be the owner of the water system, and if other resi­ dents want to hook into the system, they can work with the township to create a water district. Rubitshun said. Gergen‘s Lego entry is "Tops" Ten-year-old Matt Gergen. shown in the photo, has been declared the first place winner in the Hastings Public Library's recent Lego contest. Library visitors were allowed one vote per visit for their favorite entry among the 15 submitted. Gergen created a pirate scene, complete with a 2.500-piece Black Seas Barracuda Ship, castaways, imperial guards and more. He is the son of Jack and Alice Gergen. Runners-up were Trevor Lee and Dan and Jim Johnston. Prizes were donated by True Value Toys. Bikes and Sporting goods store in Hastings. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1993 Bob VanderVeen is congratulated by Board of Education President Michael Anton and Superintendent Carl Schoessel after VanderVeen':. retirement was announced. Secretary Pat Endsely looks at a scroll produced by school district children thanking her for her work on the Hastings Board of Education. This is “School Board Member Recognition Month.’ Educational Director of Hastings Area School System to retire in June Bob and Alice VanderVeen listen to a tribute to him being read at Monday’s Hastings Board of Education meeting. News Briefs AAUW sponsors essay contest An essay contest, "Dream Drcams: Reach for the Sky.'* sponsored by the American Association of University Women, is open to local students. Submitted essays must focus on women in history and who might have inspired students to strive to achieve their dreams. The contest is open to middle school, junior high and high school students. The different grade categories will sixth through eighth, ninth and tenth and 11th and 12th. The top three w inners in each category will win a savings bond. $500 for first. $200 for second and $100 for third. Contest rules have been sent to the superintendents of the Maple Valley. Hastings. Delton. Thomapplc Kellogg and Lakewood school districts. They have been asked to distribute the infor­ mation to their schools' teachers of social studies, history. English and journalism. Contest entries must be postmarked by no later than Feb. I For more information, call 945-9606. Showcase plans Sunday concert The Gospel Siring Band will be featured in a Musicians' Showcase pro­ gram at I p.m. this Sunday at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. The five-member Gospel String Band, which was formed in the 1970s. includes Bob and Mary Tack. Al and Sally Graves and Kenny Hicks. The group uses dulcimer, guitar, bass, autoharp, fiddle and banjo to perform traditional and gospel songs. Upcoming Thursday night Musicians' Showcase programs will include the Davis Brothers Jan. 28. Leo Hine and the Country Ventures Feb. 11 and the Williams Family Feb. 25. Two Jaycees receive honors Two members of the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees recently received honors at the Michigan Jaycees Convention. Mark Hewitt, chapter president, was given the presidential medallion, and Cathy Cuddahcc. vice president of membership development, earned the highest chapter membership award for the quarter Hewitt was the first local chapter president to receive the medallion this year. Fifty are awarded each year at the state level of the organization. He was presented the medallion for the success of overall programming, growth of the local chapter and his personal commitment to the Jaycees. Under Cuddahec's leadership since May 1992. membership has grown from 56 to 92. the highest rate of growth among Michigan's nearly 170 chapters. Hew in is a real estate agent with Miller Real Estate. Cuddahec is a resi­ dent care coordinator at Thomapplc Manor. J-Ad Graphics News Service In 1963, Vietnam was just a small Southeast Asian country that the French had fought for and lost, and John F. Kennedy was president of the United States. Thai was also the year Robert VanderVeen came to Hastings to begin his 30-year career in the school system that served the small city of Hastings. Monday, his retirement was announced at the Board of Education meeting. VanderVeen will remain on the job as director of educational services until June. 'Pearls of India* next travelogue Lee and Lily Cavanagh will present the travelogue "Pearls of India'* at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School auditorium. The film is the fourth in the "World Travel Series” of seven travelogues sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. "Pearls of India” will explore a coun­ try with more than a million square miles of scenic wonders, with some of the world’s most spectacular mountains, rivers and valleys. Included will be visits to the port cities of Bombay and Calcutta and to the capital city. New Delhi. Lee Cavanagh spent many years as a CBS-television newsman and personality in St. Louis and he and Lil operated a large travel agency. They combine television and travel experiences to form their new career in producing travelogues. Though they still live in St. Louis, the Cavanaghs' travels have taken them to 36 countries and they have crossed the Atlantic Ocean 48 times. Donald C. Reid will provide music at the organ before the film and during intermission. Tickets for the travelogue may be pur­ chased from any local Kiwanian or at the door. Christian Unity service planned Hastings area churches will come together at 4 p.m. Sunday to celebrate "The Week of Prayer for Christian Uni­ ty” at Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St. Among the participating ministers will be the Rev. Michael Anton of Grace Lutheran, the Rev. Ben Herring of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, the Rev. Phillip Brown of the First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Charles Fisher of St. Rose Catholic Church, the Rev. Kent Keller of the First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Charles McCabe of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Special music will be provided by a combined area church choir under the direction of Joseph LaJoye and soloist Judy Sarver and the Rev. James H. Schenck of the Grace Wesleyan Church. There will be a special youth unity meeting afterward, featuring special music and scripture reading by area young people. Blood drive drive will be February 1 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the United Methodist Church in Nashville from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Feb I. Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said. "Giving blood is everyone’s business. After all. com­ munity blood drives provide a vital part of our nation's blood supply. "They benefit everyone.” she added. "Your community gets much needed blood. Your friends and neighbors get a lift when they give blood. And your community gets the good will. "Remember, every one of you who are eligible are needed to assure an ade­ quate supply." Anyone of at least 17 years of age. who weighs at least 110 pounus and is in reasonably good health may donate. The Red Cross is a United Way agency When he came 10 Hastings to teach industrial arts, VanderVeen already had five years of experience in teaching wood shop, mechanical drawing and physical education, and coaching basketball and baseball teams at Eau Clare. I ie also had taught and coached in Haslett. VanderVeen attended Schoolcraft High School. Kalamazoo College for two years and Western Michigan University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1958. He earned a master's degree from Michigan State University in 1968. Some of his assignments in Hastings included teaching mechanical drawing and driver's education courses. VanderVeen also served as vocational department chairperson and co-op coordinator. "Bob also has had outstanding success as a coach at Hastings High School," said Board of Education President Michael Anton in a salute to VanderVeen. "He coached the freshman football team, and the varsity basketball and track teams. In 1965. Bob's basketball team won the Class "A" District Tournament, while in 1966, the team won the West Central Conference championship. Under Bob's coaching, the track team also won a Conference championship in 1965," Anton said. VanderVeen was appointed in 1967 as the administrative assistant at Hastings High School for the 1967-68 school year. In 1968, he was appointed high school principal, a position he held for 19 years. He was active in the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, serving on its executive board from 1984 to 1986, and in the Twin Valley Athletic Conference as president and secretary. In 1986, VanderVeen was appointed director of educational services. "During Bob's years with the Hastings Area School System, there have been many dramatic changes which involved Bob in a leadership capacity: opening the new* Hastings High School building, coping with staff and program reductions due to the financial difficulties of the late 70s and early '80s, maintaining accreditation through those very challenging times, working on implementing the state s core curriculum, and leading the Curriculum Coordinating Council - to name but a few," Anton continued. "Through all of these and many other challenges. Bob earned the admiration and respect of students, staff members, parents, and other community members for the professional, capable and calm way that he coped with situations, and did whatever he could to help others and make their lives better." he said. Farm wife offers humor for Ag Day by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer In plain language, sometimes even sign language and demonstrative gestures, Pat Leimbach brought home the realities of the choice a woman makes when she marries and ends up serving the land. Thf Ohio poaaKi farmer’s wife was the featured speaker Saturday at the Barry/Eaton/Ionia counties Ag Day, held at Lakewood High School. "What is it that makes the task of being a fanner's wife so confounding?" Leimbach asked her audience. "The fact that there is no manual of procedure," she staled, answering her own question. "When you marry a farmer," says Leimbach, "you begin a life-long struggle of on-the-job training." Leimbach's father died when she was a child, leaving her mother to raise seven children and manage a small fruit farm. So it was with grave intent that her mother sent her to a women's college determined that her only daughter not have anything to do with the farm. By some twist of fate, upon graduation Leimbach was hired to teach school in a small Ohio dairy farming community, han­ dling a lengthy list of educational assignments. "Apparently the dairy farmers in this community decided I was one teacher they didn't want to lose," she says. "I began to get proposals from all corners. After being cloistered in a women s college, those farm­ ers looked pretty good," she says, and, of course, she married one. That was the be­ ginning of her farm wife education. Experience has taught her that even being married for 40 years docs not assure that a farmer and his wife can drive in tandem without having a number of verbal skirmishes. "Of course when you both go to the field, HE drives a big 8100 with air conditioning and all the frills, and the wife is usually on a ' lesser tractor," she says. Every farmer na« his own set of international distress signals while in the field. When he stands up in the cab and waves one arm wildly in the air, it could mean, "Drop the wagon off at the end of the field." or it could be, "Hogs are loose?", or even worse, "The banker is coming up the road, head him off!" Every wife knows the familiar scene when your husband grabs his head and stomach, classic signs of a severe gall bladder attack, and then throws down his hat and stomps it. just as you are backing the tractor up to the grain bin, says Leimbach. At the same time he's yelling, "You ding bat, I just welded that muffler yesterday," or, "If all the machinery weren't in your name. I'd divorce you tomorrow." Giving important tips for every fam. wife to remember while towing vehicles, Leimbach stated, "You have not been called out at 6 a.m. in your nightgown to perch on the seal of a tractor to think, but to help. There is the tow-ec and the tow-er. and it is very difficult to tow something when the brake is on." Another important thing to remember is when to stop, she says. Ramming the rear of the lowing vehicle is a "no, no." The "tow-er" position is one of status, but See AG DAY, continued on page 4 The Barry/Eaton counties Health Fair, part of Ag Day, was a big success. Liz Vandecar of Charlotte came with a neighbor and is getting a cholesterol check from Linnea Shaw, a technician from Charlotte. Jack and Gloria Pennington participated in the pie eating contest and other activities. Kay Barcroft of Cartton Center Road admires the handicrafts her youngsters Ashley (left), 5, and Christy, 8. made during the Ag Day craft classes they attended with their grandmother. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21. 1993 — Page 3 Winter transforms area landscape into icy, snowy wonderland The playthings of summer sit frozen in time until the spring thaw melts the snow. A picture perfect winter portrait is the scene north of Cloverdale on M-4b3 wnn the tall tree mirrored in the water, the day after Mother Nature turned trees and bushes into crystal sculptures and frosted them with snow. HEEF in midst of fundraising drive by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Gifts have varying life spans, but officials of the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation like to point out that gifts made to HEEF are "for a lifetime." That's because contributions provide educational opportunities that students otherwise wouldn’t have. HEEF is in the midst of a campaign to raise $7,000 to benefit students in I fastings Area Schools. Donations, which are tax de­ SUIT continued from page 1 Tyden Park in Hastings was a wintry desert last week and the only sould in the hushed silence was the gurgling of the Thomapple River. Board appointments approved in Rutland J-Ad Graphics News Service Various boards were filled by appointment and approved by unanimous votes by the Rutland Charter Township Board on Jan. 12. The township's Zoning and Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Review are at full strength with the additions. The Zoning and Planning Board members now include Gary Moore Sr., who will hold the office until August 1995: Jan McKeough, until Nov. 1996: Linda Bedford. July 1993 along with present board members. Clark Crump and Dorothy Hint. Joining Margaret Coleman and John N. Scott on the Zoning Board of Appeals are Sandy James, with a term until July 1994, Jerry Bradley, until November 1996: and Clark Crump. August 1994. On the Board of Review, for two year terms, arc Mary Anger, John Cohoon and Sidney Hull. Employee of the Month RUTHANNE KAUFFMAN How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy \ Ruthanne Kauffman. Nursing Assistant, first shift on 3-Central, has been selected by the Employee Committee of Pennock Hospital as January Employee of the Month Ruthanne Kauff man began working at Pennock Hospital in September. 1977. as a Nursing Assistant on 3-South For fifteen years, she has con tinued to care for patients on the third floor in this capacity As a Nursing Assistant. Ruthanne ts responsible to perform daily, general nursing care procedures for patients under he guidance and supervision of the professional nursing staff Her duties in­ clude assisting in personal hygiene of patients maintaining cleanliness of the patient unit, assisting in lifting and transfers of patients, transporting patients or specimens and delivering messages Ruthanne must have a sense of responsibility and will ingness to meet the required time assignments and work load She must be flexible enough to function as needed when unex petted events occur on the uni! The job also requires a great deal of patience and compassion to constantly meet the varying needs of each patient with a smile and a kind word Ruthanne is always willing to help anybody and goes beyond to help the patients She is gre<.. .n an emergency situation Ruthanne also goes out of her way to cooperate with the physicians nurses and visitors, and always has a smile and kind word for fellow workers or anyone she comes in contact with Ruthanne is the kind of dedicated, long-term employee on the “front line" who is a credit to the hospital, and is deserving of the award Congratulations. Ruth! PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Get the hets Call your local American Lung Association AMERICAN LL'NG ASSOCIATION' Winter storms dressed this handsome tree in silky garlands of snow. Sanders' attorney advised Scarer that Sanders will drop her contention that she was discriminated against in 1989 when the school district hired a "younger, less quali­ fied man" as principal of the Delton Kellogg Middle School. Sanders was assistant prin­ cipal of the middle school at the time the male principal was hired. Her suit claimed that it was the school district's policy to promote people within the district rather than seek outside candidates. The school district denied it had a policy of promoting from within, and the sex and age discrimination matter was to be dis­ cussed Jan. 13 at a mediation hearing sched­ uled by Judge Richard M. Shuster as a rou­ tine pre-trial method of trying to get the par­ ties to reach agreement. But Sanders' attorneys notified Searer prior to the hearing that Sanders would not pursue the discrimination charges. However. Searer said. Sanders’ attorney said Sanders will appeal another charge that was dismissed Dec. 29 by Shuster. The second charge claimed that Sanders' contract as an administrator was not renewed when she was demoted from middle school assistant principal to special education in­ structor. The demotion occurred in 1990, af­ ter she was refused the promotion to princi­ pal. Sanders claimed that the school district violated state law by not following certain legally mandated procedures prior to the non-rcnewal, such as notifying Sanders in writing of the district's intentions and allowing her to discuss the matter with school board members. According to Scarer. Shuster ruled that the contract was renewed - that administrators had "rolled the contract over" for the coming year and such a procedure was allowable un­ der state law. Sanders has to apply for appeal rights within 21 days of the signing of the judg­ ment against her. Sanders was originally an assistant princi­ pal at Delton Kellogg High School. She was hired in 1985 when her husband. John Sanders, was superintendent of schools. She was switched to the middle school in 1988. Her husband retired in August of 1989. and in August of 1990 she received notice that she would be reassigned to the special education department as an instruc­ tor. ductiblc. are being sought from corporations and individuals. The purpose of HEEF is "to enrich the educational opportunities of students in the Hastings School System." said HEEF President Jan Hartough. "The Foundation does not expect to re­ place the tax dollar as a method of school funding, but is an attempt to create private commitment to the public schools," she said. "It allows our schools to take better advantage of educational resources and activities." In the past. HEEF has awarded grants for projects and activities for students at die el­ ementary. middle and high schools. Recent projects have included materials for the middle school's Stop. Think and NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. CALL 948-8051 Mary Jane Straley Saturday JANUARY 30th at the ... Barry County Expo Center (on M-37 between Hastings & Middleville) Mary Jane has been undergoing treatment for cancer since August FUN 3:00 AUCTION P.M. RAFFLE TICKETS $1.00 Electric Sun Roof Installed Makita I lOv 3/8 drill 16" Electric Hedge Trimmers Kalimar 35mm Camera SPECIAL RAFFLE 10:00 P.M. Custom 355 Cubic Inch Chevrolet Engine 4 BOLT 9 ICR VALVE TRAIN HP HYD CAM AND ROLLER CHAIN 2 020 INTAKE • I 600 EXHAUST STAINLESS VALVtS BRONZE GUIDES ALUMINUM HI RISE INTAKE OIL PAN BAFFLE OIL PUMP BALANCED ASSEMBLED 5 QT Z28 DRIVE ROD PAINTED READY FOR OWNERS INSTALLED CARB Black & Decker Pou er Driver & IGNITION PLUS MORE VALUABLE ITEMS $10.00 per ticket DINNER DANCE 6:00 P.M. (Tickets at the doori There is still time to choose from our complete selection of Carlson Craft Announ cements. Name Cards, Memory Books, Jewelry and Party Supplies. Adults ... $6.00 Children (5-12) ... $3.00 Under 5 ... FREE The REMINDER Dtxif Prize Drwine after 6:00 p nt 1952 N. Broadway in Hastings • Call 945-9554 for information Mary Jane Straley Sony AM/FM Clock Radio need not be present to win Congratulations Graduates... React (STAR) mentor program to boost self-esteem and academics: a trip for fourth and fifth grade students to study water quality on a Great Lakes research vessel: special supplies for high school physical science classes: arts programs: college scholarships and more. The Foundation was incorporated in 1985 as an independent, non-profit organization. Contributions may be sent to: Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, MI. 49058. All contributors are recognized in HEEFs newsletter. "Pursuing Excellence." For additional information about contribu­ tions. contact HEEF Treasurer Randy Teegardin or Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. Need not be present to win. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS OR HELP IN ANY WAY: Please Call ... DEB STRALEY 616-948-8470 ROSE BENNETT 616-948-3931 DUANE COON 517-645-2855 . �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1993 Farm 'Erma Bombeck* entertains Family Ag Day audience...continue«i from page 2 that position is one that also holds the greatest responsibility. "Don i slip the clutch," advises leimbach. "Don't jerk the chain. The same farmer who is a rock in time of calamity, ranks breaking a good chin worse then burning the bam." "A’jO, keep your eye on the rear vision mirror, that’s so you know when you've lost him. (the tow-ce)," she says, adding that there arc an entirely different set of rules for towing something clear to town. When the farmer comes in the back door and asks, "Are you busy?" that is a leading question which will lead you a long way from the morning's agenda, says Leimbach. You may start to town for a tractor part and end up in Moline, Illinois before the day is through." "I've tried to laugh at everything that comes down the pipe," she says. Her life has by no means been made up only of humor. The death of a son in an auto accident caused her to grieve and pray for some joy in her life, and God give her a Grand Rapids granddaughter, Sarah Caldwell Leimbach. With her special outlook on the circumstances of her life, Lcimnach has managed to turn her obstacles and trials as a farmer's wife into three books and become a nationally known speaker in the process. She enjoys making fun of her occupation, bringing instant identification from the many farm wives in her audience as she also high­ lights the "good things" that happen on the farm. Good weather, fairly clear roads and the urge to sec and do brought more than 700 people to the Lake wood High School Ag Day. More than 600 of whom had pre­ registered. "This is one of the biggest crowds we have had at this annual event," said Jan Hartough. Barry County Extension director. Organized by Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties, participants enjoyed both entertain­ ing and educational classes. A health fair was one of the more popular stops of the day as guests had their cholesterol checked, along with their blood pressure and vision. A breakfast of sausage, hash browns. French toast and more was available for those who registered for the day's activities, complete with entertainment by the Vigortones, a barbershop quartet. Agricultural displays in the gymnasium gave those interested a look at what is new and what is coming in the farm industry, from computerized programs for the day-today running of the farm to the latest in milking machinery and the sowing of crops by airplane. Youngsters had a great time collecting freebies at the various booths and proudly toted their crafts made in the morning session. Another popular program was the dog obedience class, which provided a lengthy time for questions from the audience on indi­ vidual owners’ problems. "It was the biggest Central Michigan Ag Day Ever." says Jim Good, Barry Extension Ag Agent. "I think our speaker brought many of the people out, she was excellent. And the program was successful due to the contributions of the staff members of the three counties, as well as all the help of the lay leaders in all three counties. The day ended with an estimated $1,000plus in door prizes, including items such as hats, a radio, wildflower preparations, boots and many farm related items being drawn for those who pre-registered and stayed through the afternoon program. Lakewood forced to cut school budget Lakewood Board of Education members have wrestled with budget facts and figures every year, but dire economic predictions will mean even more cost cutting for the 1992-93 year. The November budget update, distributed in December to the board by acting Superintendent Steve Secor, showed an anticipated 5.49 percent fund balance at the end of this fiscal year. Projections for the end of the 1993-94 fiscal year show a fund equity of just 0.72 percent, with a second projection placing the reserve fund at a negative 2.5 percent. School auditors Lyle Hepfer and Company encourage a standard fund bal­ ance of 8 to 10 percent. A workshop was held Dec. 14 to tackle the school budget. Administrators were in­ vited to take part in the discussion. Secor stressed that the Lakewood District is not alone in facing financial difficulties. Most schools in Michigan are in trouble be­ cause of increases in expenses and decreases FINANCIAL fumiM by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Five questions to help define income risks Many investors strive to achieve their in­ come goals through ll»e ow nership of bonds — government, corporate and municipal. In­ dividual bonds should play a role in most in­ vestment strategies: however, another method of achieving income goals is through bond mutual funds. Bond funds offer diversification and profes­ sional management to individual investors. As you evaluate bond fund alternatives, the following questions can help you sort the good from the bad. 1. What are the risks? The objectives and risks of all mututal funds are specifically slated in the fund’s prospectus. Ask to see published figures on the stability of principal and income. 2. Is the income fixed or variable? Fixed in­ come doesn’t change; it remains the same for each payment period. Mutual funds typically do not offer fixed income. The income is variable and will fluctuate up and down along with interest rates. Ask to see a history of highs and lows. 3. How is the income paid? If you require a monthly check, make certain you can get it. Don’t rely only on the yield percentages quoted. There are several — SEC yield, cur­ rent yield and total return. Ask specifically how much you can expect to receive on your first check. The amount may change, but if you’re looking for a reliable check to meet Irving expenses, this will provide an approx­ imate figure that you can use for planning purposes. 4. How does the income compare to similar investments? Although high income is desirable, excessively high returns may also be a warning of excessive risk. If a fund is paying considerably more than similar funds with the same objectives, ask to see the fund’s last published investment portfolio and the restrictions that the prospectus puts on managers to control risk and buy quality. 5. How can I get my money if I need it? It generally takes just a phone call to the mutual fund or your broker to liquidate shares and receive the proceeds. The amount ycu gel back, however, can be more or less than you invested, depending on the current value of the shares. The quality of the fund’s in­ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by...Hastings Banner, inc. vestments determines how much your prin­ cipal will fluctuate, along with many other factors. Ask to see the stability of the fund’s net asset value over a meaningful period of at least five years. Satisfactory answers to these questions do not guarantee satisfactory results, but they can help you identify your investment risks and find investments that meet your needs. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close 54V. AT&T 73’/. Ameritech 59’/. Anheuser-Busch 38V. Chrysler 22’/< Clark Equipment 18’/. CMS Energy 42’/. Coca Cola 53 ’/. Dow Chemical 58V. Exxon 21V. Family Dollar 47V. Ford 36’/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 13’/. 34’/. Hastings Mfg. 48’/. IBM 73’/. JCPenney 45V. Johnson & Johnson 23V. Kmart 61V. Kellogg Companv 49'/. McDonald's 47V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19V. 26 Spartan Motors 28V. Upjohn Gold $328.80 $3.69 Sliver Dow Jones 3255.00 Volume 283,000,000 Change + 2V. +1 + V. +4 + ’/. + '/. + 1'/. -2V. -1’/. — + 2V. + 2V. —’/. — —’/. -V. —VI, — —2V. + ’/. + 2'1. + VI. +2 —2'1, -$.30 + .03 -9 in revenue. And the state's financial woes translate into less state aid support. It was noted that of the current school budget, 77 percent of expenses is tied to salaries. A reduction in expense for the 1992-93 year of about $90,000 was made by elimi­ nating the position of director of curriculum and instruction and combining the three po­ sitions, which include superintendent and director of administrative services, to be handled by the acting superintendent and assistant superintendent. After the December workshop, a proposed revision included an additional cut of a little more than $135,000. Voting to accept the revised budget last month were Jean Chase, Eduard Markwart, Lester Forman, and Sonja Davis. Curt Johnson, Kris Hynes and Jeffrey Booi voted "no." The district is allowed by law to adjust the budget four times each year. The additional cuts approved actually amount to $143,403. reducing the original estimated budget of $12,184,807 to $12,041,404. The cuts are to be made as follows: Teaching supplies, $22,991; conference/in-service. $9,197; miscellaneous expenses. $2,113; encyclope­ dias. $2,500; athletic transfer, $10,000; transfer central office secretary to East Elementary, $7,729; cover open bus driver position with existing staff, $3,763; elimi­ nate parent group matching funds, $5,000; audio visual/capital outlay, $5,000; portable principal $14,535; Edulog carryover to 93/94, $3,000; reduce Woodland aide to two hours, $3,839; not replacing staff member on leave, $23,854; administrative salaries (less than budget) $5,894; transfer current staff to Clarksville kindergarten opening, $8,447; Sunfield aide to step 1. $1,254; library aide time reduction, $3,422; secretarial lime reduction. $5,180; part time and custodial overtime reduction. $3,591 and current staff member to substitute position two days a week, $2,QR4. "The reductions have been approved, and some of the staffing reductions began Jan. 18, with the beginning of the second semester." said Kris Stoddard of Central Office. "A formal budget reduction should be passed by the board probably in February or March.” What is the true 'picture* of Jesus? To The Editor: Reading about the controversy over where the picture of Jesus should or should not be hung brings to mind Exodus 32: where Aaron took the golden earrings from the Israelites and made the “molten-calf" for them to workshop. Isaiah 52:2. "There is no beauty tliat we should desire Him." When Jesus said in John 23:32. "And 1. if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." He was speaking of being lifted up by the leaching and preaching of His gospel, not His picture being lifted up on some wall. The only real and true picture of Jesus is seen through the gospel of Jesus, which brings godly-sorrow that worketh repentance to salvation, not to be repented of. This picture is a gift to all who want to see it. It will hang in your heart — not on some wall. It will be with you every minute of the day. and go with you wherever you go. The sad part, according to Matthew 7:14. is that only a "few” will ever see this picture. Before you come back and jump on me with both feet. I'm only saying the picture I have of Jesus is sufficient for me. I want no other. If they take all the man-made pictures of Jesus and bum them. I’m likely to say, "Amen.” I’m also saying, to you who want those pic­ tures. you should have them, and the atheist and ungodly should not have the power they now have through our government to tell us where His picture can or cannot be hung. Lawton Home Delton Get ready for another school millage request To Th e Editor: After all the gloom and doom of the Dec. 7 Hastings school district election, school of­ ficials are still at it. They would not tell you how long bonds for new buildings were for and how they were to be paid off. They must think the voters are dumb and will just pass everything. They will be back. If less than six months, they will have to re-word or change their mind on what bonds for next time. Watch for it and vote! There is going to be less state money for 1993. Has the Hastings School Board planned ahead and set aside money for the short haul? I would wager "no." Do they hold classes in the teachers’ lounge? I know most of the teachers will not give anything back or donate. I have no respect for those teachers and they deserve none for their greed. I know of people who wouldn't build in the Hastings school district. What does that say for past decisions through the years? One glaring thing has happened. Four members of the school board have voted a salary raise for 14 or so of the elite school ad­ ministrators. The same three voted the girls’ varsity soccer program down. Consistency, no! Mark Twain said (quote) "First God made imbeciles; that was for practice, then he made school boards.” Superintendent Carl Schoessel. by the way. recommended the “no" vote on soccer pro­ gram and "yes" on pay raise. Schoessel (on the pay raise) said he’d give his raise back to district. The first year, then what? The school district’s voters could well ad­ vise. before any "yes” votes, that they want a change in leadership. There needs to be some. How many years would increases of salary run the girls’ soccer team? The Hastings Banner Dec. 31 said an angry Schoessel spoke after denial of salary in­ creases by the school board. He may have an opinion of where the sun rises and sets, but I’ve been watching for many years, and it hasn't changed one bit. Why doesn't Schoessel give the folks all the history of ex-State Superintendent Phillip Runkel. Runkel's statement in the Banner. ’’There’s not a prison in United States that would treat prisoners in that kind of environ­ ment.” is a slam in the faces of all taxpayers in the district. When you go to the Alumni Banquet and listen to the alumnus of the year, you will find Hastings High School grads have done very well, long before Schoessel now. The businesses and companies that offered to put up money for school computers if the millage passed can still put their best foot for­ ward by investing in educating their future employees. Donald W. Johnson Middleville CLARIFICATION: In last week's Hastings City Council story, the former salaries of the police and fire chiefs were inadvertently omitted when their new raises were reported. The Council set the salaries of Police Chief Jerry Sarver at $40,250, up from $36,505; and Fire Chief Roger Caris at $39,250, up from $35,360. Mayor Mary Lou Gray r-aid the raises were not based on any k nd of percentage formula, but on equity "that hadn't been there in the past." Salaries for those positions also were studied from other similar cities with similar-sized departments and responsibilities. Public Opinion^ REACH THE IMPORTANT WEEKEND MARKET! Advertise Each Week in... The Hastings Banner Your Hometown, Barry County Newspaper Cail 948-8051 for Advertising Assistance What about salary increases for school administrators? The Hastings Board of Education Monday night approved pay raises for school ad­ ministrators and supervisors after deadlocking 3-3 on the requests last month. How do you feel about the board’s decision? A Obion ot J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Haslings. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 948-8051 MaJvfn Jacoba Presidon! Staphan Jacoba Treasurer John Jacoba vice Presiderj Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. 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Mildred Endsley, Hastings: "I don’t think it’s very smart, the way things are now." Mary Herman, Clarksville: “I think it’s ridiculous." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21, 1993 — Page 5 In the workplace it's the 'year of the woman' Do women work harder than men in the workplace? Most women — and even some men — say they do. According to an accountants on call (aoc) national poll conducted by the Gallup Organization. Inc., most employed adults either believe there is no difference (39%) among workers of different genders or that women work harder in the workplace (38%). Only one in five (19%) think men work harder and 4% don’t know or refuse to give an opinion. This new survey on Productivity in the Workplace is pan of accountants on call’s ongoing “Profiles of the American Worker” scries which summarizes the opinions, at­ titudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and pan-time workers were asked the following: “In your opinion, who works harder in the workplace — men or women?” Women speak out — they work harder. The clear majority of women believe they work harder than men. They’re much more Burdette W. Livingston |_____ Charley C. Ingraham_____ | Charley C. Ingraham, 69, of 14399 South 47th Street, Fulton, formerly of Hickory Comers, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at the home of his daughter, Linda Harvarth of Gurd Road, Hastings. Mr. Ingraham was bom on December 31, 1923 in Horace, Kansas, the son of Harve and Minnie (Folsom) Ingraham. He graduated from Baule Creek Central in 1967 through Adult Education. He was employed for several years at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas and upon moving to Battle Creek in 1952 was a supervisor at Oliver Aircraft and then at New York Airbrake, later Hydreco where he retired after 31 years. Mr. Ingraham was a life member of the Athens V.F.W. Post #5319 and The Colon American Legion Post #454. He served in World War II with United States Army from September 21, 1943 to November 21, 1945. Was a Prisoner of War in Germany from October 17, 1944 to May 31, 1945. He was awarded the following medals: P.O.W., Bronze Star, Purple Heart and World War II Victory Medal with 4 Battle Stars. He served in Normandy Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He loved farming, gardening and fishing. He was married to Vera M. Forster on December 31, 1947 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Ingraham in 1973 and a granddaughter, Patri­ cia Harvath in March of 1990; mother and father; two sisters and two brothers. Mr. Ingraham is survived by his wife, Vera; Mrs. Charles (Linda) Harvath of Hastings; one son and wife, Raymond and Terry Ingraham of Battle Creek; four grandsons: Charles III, Ray II, John and Bobby; four sisters: Freida Fulbright of Wichita, Kansas and Bessie Ford of Garden City, Kansas and Dena Myer of Leotia, Kansas and Betty Lauber of Hughes, Colorado; three brothers: Gerald Ingraham of Alburquerque, New Mexico and Leonard and Delmar Ingraham of Pueblo, Colorado; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 16 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery with full mili­ tary honors by the Athens V.F.W. Post #5319. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or the Oncology Department at the University of Michigan Hospital. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Richard E. Rose HASTINGS - Richard E. Rose, 85, of 619 East Marshall, Hastings, passed away Wednes­ day, January 13, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Rose was bom on July 29,1907 in Hast­ ings, the son of John and Effie (Fisher) Rose. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He was married to Mildred S. Erway on July 26, 1929. Mr. Rose was employed over 20 years in the Michigan State Highway Department, the last 10 of those years as Superintendent. He was then employed 25 years by the Allied Chemical Corporation, servicing use of chemicals to the Road Industry throughout Michigan. He retired in 1969. Mr. Rose was presented the Distin­ guished Service Highway Industry Award in March 1992 at the Annual Conference of the County Road Association in Lansing. Mr. Rose served on the Barry County Road Commission, served on the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Fund and the Michigan Good Roads Federation for many years. His participations included the Michigan Highway Conferences; the Upper Peninsula Conferences; Michigan County Road Associa­ tion meetings. He was a long time member of Hastings Riverside Cemetery Board. Mr. Rose is survived by son and wife, Richard and Nancy Rose of Augusta; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred on June 6,1991; two sisters, Marjorie Walther, Mildred Rogers. Funeral and Committal services were held Saturday, January 16 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiat­ ing. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. (Additional Obits on Page 6) survey illustrates that women have tremen­ dous pride in their accomplishment on the job. and rightly so The strong opinion among women that they re more productive is in­ teresting. but we’ll leave it up to American workers to debate if they’re right.” This survey is based upon telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 684 adults. 18 years or age or older, who are employed either full or part time. Interviews were conducted by Gallup between November 12 and 18. 1992. The margin of sampling er­ ror associated with this survey is plus or minus four percentage points. With 50 offices nationwide, accountants on likely than men to state that women work harder (57% vs. 21%). while men are more likely to say there is no difference (47% vs. 29%) or that men work harder (26% vs. 11%) Different professions, different perspectives. While there are no significant differences in opinion by age groups, there are some by oc­ cupational status. Those employed in clerical or sales positions (more females than males) arc more likely than those employed in other occupations to believe women work harder. Conversely, those working in manual labor jobs who lend to more male than female are more likely than those employed in clerical and sales positions to say that men work harder. Who’s right, who’s wrong and what does it all mean? “We didn’t set out to scientifically measure which gender is actually more productive, but to see howmen and women felt about each other’s productivity in the workplace." says Stewart C. Libes. CPA. President and Founder of accountants on call. “I think this School board members warns of pending changes I Burdette W. Livingston, 84, went to be with bur Lord on Friday, January 8, 1993. He was a man of God, a faithful husband, and a devoted father and grandfather. He was bom April 7, 1908 in Campbell Township. He was the fourth of five sons bom to Walter and Ida Caroline (Brake) Livingston. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1925 and attended Ferris State Institute. Burdette was employed by Consumers Power and established Livingston’s Electric and Plumbing in 1934. On July 2, 1939 he married Mildred Lucille Rush and together they established their home two miles south of Clarksville. Here they fanned, raised apples, cad continued « family tradition of making applebutter in an open copper kettle for many years. Thev laised three sons and a daughter, David, Paul, Martha, and Lyle. He was a faithful and active member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church serv­ ing for many years as a Sunday School teacher, Annual Conference Delegate, board member, and strong supporter of ih? Lord’s work. He gave freely of his time and talent to the building of the new parsonage and the expansion of the church. He was with his family every Sunday in church and lived his faith daily in his person­ al and business dealings. Livingston’s Electric and Plumbing grew for 46 years, employing many local men over the years, teaching them the electrical trade. Burdette’s three sons were raised in the busi­ ness and all became licensed electricians. Paul and Lyle took over the family business upon Burdette’s retirement in 1976. Burdette was an active member of the Clarksville Businessmen’s Association and the Campbell Farm Bureau. He was an Honorary Member of the Woman’s Christian Temper­ ance Union and practiced total abstinence from alcohol and tobacco his entire life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, on October 24, 1981. Also, three brothers, Gordon, Forrest and Frank Livingston. He mamed Alice (Preston) Jackson on Janu­ ary 12,1985 and together they made their home in Lake Odessa and Gaylord. They enjoyed traveling and visiting friends and relatives. Burdette entered the Ionia Manor in October of 1987 and remained there until his death. He was visited by family and friends and spent many enjoyable times on afternoon rides and family gatherings. Burdette is survived by his wife, Alice; David and Marcia Livingston of Eaton Rapids, Paul and Wilma Livingston, Martha Lind, and Lyle and Valerie Livingston, all of Garksville; 14 grandchildren; and a younger brother Karyl Livingston of Clarksville. Funeral services were held Monday, January 11,1993 at the Clarksville Bible Church. Offi­ ciating were Reverend Philip Whipple and Reverend Randy Hersey. Burial was in the Clarksville Cemetery. The Women of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church served a lovely lunch. Funeral arrangments were made by the Koops Funeral Chapels of Lake Odessa and Clarksville. Memorial contributions were made to the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Build­ ing Fund. Vesta C. Birch HASTINGS - Vesta C. Birch, 98, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January, 20, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Birch was bom on August 9, 1894 the daughter of Sidney and Eva (Downing) Crowell. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings Schools. She moved to St Louis, Missouri as a young lady. She was married to Alfred Birch on January 27, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 27, 1948. She returned to Hastings in 1949 from Chicago. She was a seamstress and dress maker for many years. She was a member of St. Matthias Church, Irving; Hastings OES Chapter #7; Pennock Hospital Guild: American Legion ‘.uxiliary. Mrs. Birch is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Mary Jane) Drenthe of Hastings; three grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 4 great­ great grandchildren; sister, Dorcas Gasser of Hollywood, Florida. She was also preceded in death by son. Master Sgt. James Birch in Korea in 1951; granddaughter, Janet Pape in 1970; brother, Leonard Crowell in 1932. Visitation will be held Friday, January 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 22 at Wren Funeral Home with Father Thomas Wirth officiating and with East­ ern Star services being conducted by Hastings OES #7. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthir^ Church or Hastings OES Chapter #7. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A change is coming from the slate that means loss of local control of the schools. Hastings Board of Education Secretary Pat Endsley warned Monday, and it's something that will make a big difference in student's lives. She said parents in the schools should be aware that students currently in high, and up to 1997. will graduate if they pass the tests given by the staff al the school and will gel a diploma that is not "endorsed" by the state. But in the future, starting with this year’s eighth grade class, the students will have to pass a test devised by the slate or they will not receive a diploma or graduate, she said. "Starting in 1997. we will no longer be able to grant diplomas on our criteria." she said. "The students must pass a proficiency level test (designed by the stale)." Endsley asked the parents in the school system to realize before their students get to high school that, "we aren't going to have a choice. If they don't pass the test, we can't graduate them Il's very important that the students and parents recognize that.” In her statement. Endsley was echoing a warning issued by Superintendent Carl Schoessel in a year-end look at the Hastings Area School System. "We are working very hard to get our curriculum in line with what they will test." Schoessel said in a December interview, "but local boards will no longer be able to say what the students will study and who will graduate." He asked for help from parents to be ready for the change, to make sure the children get to school and do their homework. With the state taking control from the local boards, the school, are caught in a bad situation, be said. "We're going to do everything we can to educate them, but we can't if they aren't there or won't work," he said, asking for more interaction by the parents with the schools. He said if the schools, parents and students didn't work together, the losers would be the children. call is currently the country ’s second largest specialist in the placement of temporary and permanent accounting and bookeeping personnel. For complete survey findings or further in­ formation on the “Profiles of the American NEWS NEWS NEWS Worker" series, contact Debbie Buchsbaum. Vice President of Corporate Communications and Admmstration. accountants on call. Park 80 West Plaza II. Garden Stale Parkway at In­ terstate 80. Ninth Floor. Saddle Brook. NJ. 07662. 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Sasom was working alone at the station at the time of the reported incident. The woman left the scene on fool with an undisclosed amount of cash. Nashville police believe that even though a vehicle was not seen, the suspect eventually must have len in one. No one was injured in the robbery. The last time a report of a robbery occurred in Nashville was in November 1986 at the Eaton Federal Savings & Loan. A man was arrested and convicted in that case is now ser­ ving a prison term. Anyone with any information about the crime reported last Saturday is asked to cal) the Nashville Police Department at (517) 852-9866. DELI FRESH SMOKED TURKEY ROLL SAVE 80' lb SPECIALS GOOD THROUGH 1/24/93 •: Plumb’s 902 ui. Stale. Hastings ph. 945-4921 SENIORS SAUE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPONS EUERVDAV UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21. 1993 Loretta T. Clinton Mary C. Lewis HASTINGS - Loretta T. Clinton, 86, of 730 South Jefferson Street, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Clinton was bom on September 7,1906 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Wallace and Annie (Gurry) Rost. She was raised in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois and attended schools there. She came to Hastings area in the late 1930s. She was married to Raymond H. Clinton on May 21, 1966. Mrs. Clinton was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for nearly 30 years. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Hastings Women of the Moose. Mrs. Clinton is survived --■> two daughters, Elizabeth Bradford-Bade of Hastings, V. Eileen Cleveland-White of Borden Town, New Jersey; 11 grandchildren; several great and great greatgrandchildren; sister, Alma Brosi of Torrence, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond on October 31, 1986. Funeral services were held Monday, January 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hast­ ings with Father Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or Masses. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Mary C. Lewis, 61, of Lake Odessa and formerly of Has:«ngs, passed away Friday, January 15, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Lewis was bom on October 8, 1931 at Jerseyville, Illinois, the daughter of Mack and Lcla (Cook) Fitzgerald. She was raised in Greenfield, Illinois area and attended schools there, graduating in 1949 from Greenfield High School. She went on to receive nurses training in Carlinville, Illinois, graduating with an L.P.N. Degree. She did nursing at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois for eight years. She was married to Earnest P. Lewis on June 20, 1953. For many years Mrs. Lewis was a member of the “Village Bells” singers, intertaining in Chicago, St. Louis, and Springfield areas. She moved to Hastings in 1971 from Pawnee, Illinois and has lived in Lake Odessa since August 1992. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Church Guilds. Mrs. Lewis is survived by three daughters, Paula Allerding of Hastings, Margaret Bower­ man of Hastings, Colleen Lowis of Wayland; two sons, Kent Lewis of San Juan, Texas, Earnest Lewis of Lake Odessa; eight grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Maxine Longmeyer of Greenfield, Illinois, Wanda Stone of Green­ field; brother, Tom Fitzgerald of Springfield, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband. Earnest P. Lewis on May 27, 1992. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19, at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Charles Fischer officiat­ ing. A Wake service was held Monday evening at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial was at River­ side Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Auditorium Restoration Fund. Gladys E. Bush GRAND RAPIDS - Gladys E. Bush. 88. of 201 Michigan Avenue, Grand Rapids, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 12,1993 at Kent Community Hospital. Mrs. Bush was born on December 31, 1904 in Hickory Comers, the daughter of Irving and LoSeba (Bronson) Goodenough. She was raised in the Hickory Comers area and attended rural schools there. She came to Hastings in 1918 where she lived until moving to Los Angeles in 1943. She moved to Hemet, Califor­ nia in 1970, to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1981 and to Grand Rapids in February of 1992. She was married to Harry O. Bush in 1921. Mrs. Bush was employed at Viking Corpora­ tion of Hastings for a number of years. She was also employed at the Electrical Products Company for several years in Los Angeles, California. She was a member of the Hastings Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Bush is survived by son Robert W. Bush of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hany O. Bush in January 1980; brother, Vem Goodenough. Funeral and Committal services were held Sunday, January 17, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. rW ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hannun. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9.45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6.00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In rerun Christian Llucation Director Sunday. Dec. 27 9:30 a m and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided Broadcast ol 9: 30 a.m. servKC over WBCH-AM and FM. 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday 9.30 Circle Study Leaders. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director Sunday. Jan 24 - 9:30a.m Morn­ ing Worship Services Nursery pro­ vided Broadcast of 9 30 a.m ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 50 Church School Classes, in­ cluding Adult Class. 10 30 Cottee Hour in the Dining Room. 11 00 Annual Meeting in the Sanctuiry. 4.00 Christian Unity Service at Grace Lutheran Church. 5 00 Com­ bined Youth meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. 7-30 Church Of­ ficer Training for new Elders. Deacons, and Trustees Monday — 7:30 Mission Committee Tuesday — 7.15 Stephen Ministers training Wednesday 10:00 Women’s Organization Board Meeting Thursday — 9 30 Circle Study Leaders meet wnn Pastor Keller. GRACE LUTHERAN CHI RCH, CALVARY TEMPLE CHL'RCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964 7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHL'RCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-30*4 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Service*: 9:45 a m. ■ Bible Classes • for all ages; 10: 40 a m. ■ Morning Worship. 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transport* non provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sundav School; Church Service 10:45. *6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Ceda7 Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11: 00 am.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jan 24 - 8:0j Holy Communion; 9 30 Church School (all ages). 10:45 Holy Communion. 4:00 World Prayer for Christum Unity; 7:00 Voters Thursday. Jan. 21 6: 30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Journey of Faith Saturday . Jan 23 9 30 Conf 7. 8:00 NA Tuesday . Jan 26 - 10:00 Juumey of Faith; 7: 30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. Jan 27 • 10:00 Word watchers; 4:00 Organ Lession; 7:00 Elders. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor James C. Noggle (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and II 15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer arid share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for ail services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Gasses for alt ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6.09 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" • 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan < ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Mxsscs 8:00 a.m and 1115am. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir ving. Michigan Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10:30 a.m Holy Commu mon. 5 00 p.in Evening Prayer. 1928 Boo* of Common prayer used at all service*. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 341 N. Michigan Ave . Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video series: "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting al Thomas Jeffeson Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10 30 a.m.. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.. 7:00 p m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Stybcrskk. Organist/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m Sun days: Early Worship 8:30 a.m.. Sunday Church School 9 30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m ; Mondays- Childrens Choir 3:00 p.m Monday thru Fri­ day: Narcotics Anony mous 12 00 noon Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 pm Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous 7 30 p.m.. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p.m. Saturdays Co-Depcndcnts Anonymous 9:00 am. Sunday. Jun 24 — Community Prayer for Chris­ tian Unity Service at Grace Lutheran Church 4:00 p.m — sponsored by Hastings Area Ministerial Association Monday. Jan. 25 - Lydia and Hannah U.M. Women Circles. 7 30 p.m Wednesday. Jun 27 Sarah. Esther and Martha U.M Women Circles. 9:30 a.m. Ruth U M Women Cir­ cle. 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Jan 31 • Senior High Youth Swiss Steak Dinner, fundraiser for Summer Work Camp. 12:15 to 2:00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH-HAY ADVENTIST UHL RCH. 9(M Terry Lane (at Starr School Road* Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. it no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are Worship Service at 9 25 a m . anJ Sabbath School at 10 50 a.m (for all agesi Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p in (he community is invited The Pathfinder camp-out lor all Pathfinders in our district is January 21 -24 at Camp Au Sable in Grayling Michigan Our Coni munity Service Center. 502 E Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free ot charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area H«»urs ol operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon It you have g<*ul quality and clean used clothing to d«>natc. «»r are in need ol clothing, please call the Center at 945-2361 lor an appointment WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9 00 a.m and 11 (X) a m . Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4 H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5 15 p m at Delores Gaspers. SOI Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breaklast »ill be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lew is at 945 5365 __________ I__ Donald Max Scheidt_____ | LAKE ODESSA - Donald Max Scheidt, 59, of 767 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, January 17, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on September 3,1933 in South Haven, the son of Bernard and Bernice (Spaulding) Scheidt. He attended Lake Odessa schools and was married to Esther King July 9, 1955 in Belding. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean ConflicL He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Manufacturing Company in Hast­ ings for 23 years. Presently he and his wife owned and operated the Lake Odessa Laundramat. Mr. Scheidt is survived by his wife, Esther; four sons, Jack of Ionia, John of Blanchard, James of Portsmouth, Ohio and Donald Jr. of Lake Odessa; four daughters, Mrs. Brian (Julie) Lindsey of Lake Odessa; Jo Thompson of Sunfield, Mrs. Raymond (Janette) Thomp­ son of Sunfield, Mrs. Charles (Jerri) Crissman of Orleans; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, Richard of Charlotte and Roger of Arizona; eight sisters. Donna Besko of Lake City; Barbara Busch of Chesaning, Marvel Bcssner of Hastings, Marion McVay, Ardene Lackey, Phyllis Lackey, Gretchen Farrell al) of Lake Odessa, Peggy Rider of Scottsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 20 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Aton officiat­ ing. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association. I__ jOoiluMS, I I BATTLE CREEK - Loretta Irene (Leonard) Clark, 67, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, January 19, 1993 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. Mrs. Clark was born on August 23, 1925 in Hastings, the daughter of Lee and Lena (Hanford) Leonard. She attended Hastings Schools. She was a homemaker. She was married to William A. Gark in Hastings in 1944 and they had been married for 48 years. Mrs. Gark was a member of Pennfield United Brethren in Christ Church, member of Ladies Fellowship, Secret Pal Club and Joy Club at the Church. Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband, William A. Gark of Battle Creek; three sons, Thomas L. Clark of Auburn Hills, Robert B. Clark of Lake Forest, California, Steven P. Gark of Bellevue; two daughters. Susan E. Newsom of Nyack, New York, Mary L. Gark of Battle Creek; sister, Arvilla Bunnell of Delton; six grandchildren. Visitation after 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21. Family will be present from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 on Thursday, January 21 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, Inc., 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek, Michigan. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Don Palmer offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, Emmett Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennfield United Brethren in Christ Church. Sylvia M. Salmela MIDDLEVILLE - Sylvia M. Salmela, 84. of Middleville passed away Monday, January 18, 1993 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Salmela was bom on May 15, 1908 in Stambaugh, the daughter of Charles and Phoebe (Erickson) Greenland. She was raised in Stambaugh, and attended schools Jiere. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. She was married to Frank H. Salmela on April 30,1949 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1982. She enjoyed growing flowers and gardening. Mrs. Salmela is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Shirley) Tuffelmire of Middlevil­ le, Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Johnson of Roseburg, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 18 great­ grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 21 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Reverend Bruce Stewart and Reverend Wesley Smith officiat­ ing. Burial will be in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |_______ Robert E. Bass________ | Vanya M. Ackerson______ | SUNFIELD - Vanya M. Ackerson, 54, of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 1993 at Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Ackerson was bom on March 15,1938 in Sunfield Township, the daughter of Noble and Neva Sackett. She was a nurse with Dr. RJ. O’Malley in Ionia and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she was active in their prayer group, was a Sunday School Teacher and a Stephen minister. Mrs. Ackerson is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Cynthia Ackerson of Lake Odessa; her daughter and son-in-law, Kendra and Jay Jack­ son of Sunfield and her daughter, Monica Ackerson, a sophomore at Hope College; three grandchildren, Shawndra, Katrina and Travis Ackerson; her parents, Noble and Neva Sackett of Bradenton, Florida; her sister and brother­ in-law, Amanda and Bryce MacDonald of Vermontville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Chris Sackett of Byron Center, Robert and Sue Sackett of Grand Ledge, plus the entire Ackerson family. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church with Reverend Leicester R. Longden officiating. Burial was in Danby Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Barker-Leik Funeral Home. I__ I____ Vonda E. Gary________ | Mary Edith Cramer______| FLORIDA - Mary Edith Cramer, 77, of Fruitland Park, Florida, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, January 14, 1993 at Leesburg, Florida. Mrs. Cramer was bom on November 8,1915 in Barry County, the daughter of Daniel and Nina (Edger) Poland. She attended Barry County Schools. She was married to William C. Cramer on October 2, 1932. She was employed for 40 years as an antique dealer, was well known for antique doils and repaired hundreds of dolls for needy children in Barry County. She wrote a book and it was published in 1964, entitled “Little Treasures of Long Ago." She moved to Florida ir. 1974. Mrs. Cramer is survived by her husband, William of Fruitland Park, Florida; one daught­ er, Mrs. Bernard (Sandra) Peck of Bruce Cross­ ing; three grandchildren; six sisters; two brothers. She was preceded in death by an infant son and three half brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19 at the Girrbach Funeral Home with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was al the Stricker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. BLANCHARD - Robert E. Bass, 63. of Blanchard, passed away January 17, 1993 at Medical Center in Ml. Pleasant Mr. Bass was bom in Woodland on May 4, 1929 and moved to the Blanchard area when he was a child. He married Mona Jean Krouse on September 30, 1950. He worked for the Slate Highway Depart­ ment for 23 years in the Jackson and Mt. Pleas­ ant area. He was a World War II Veteran serv­ ing three years in Japan. Mr. Bass belonged to the Edmore VFW Post. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margret (Miller) Bass in 1932, his father, Russell Bass in 1969; a sister and brother-in­ law, Vera and Doris DePreister. He is survived by his wife Mona Jean and sons Tim (Tammy) Bass of New York, Gene (Cheryl!) Bass of Blanchard, David (Judy) Bass of Blanchard, Robert (Julie) Bass of Crys­ tal; daughter, June (John) Scheidt of Blanchard; step mother Delia Bass of Middle­ ville; brother, Dean (Ann) Bass of Middleville; sisters, Marian VanDenburg of Freeport, Phyl­ lis (Ray) Boise of Nashville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held January 20 at Slebins Funeral Home in Edmore. |_____ Pearl Louise Emmons_____ | BELLEVUE - Pearl Louise (Bryans) Emmons, 83, of Bellevue, passed away Monday, January 11, 1993 at Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte since July 1992. She was a nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings for many years and was a secretary of the Bellevue First Baptist Church Sunday School and Cradle Roll Superintendent for many years. She was a member of AARP and Bellevue First Baptist Church. She loved writing poetry since age six and has filled many notebooks. She was married to LeRoy Emmons on November 28, 1929 in Hastings. Mrs. Emmons is preceded in death by husband, LeRoy in 1973; twin sons, Duane and Dwight in 1932; brothers, Bernard, Arthur and Robert; sister, Emma Keller. Mrs. Emmons is survived by son, Dale Emmons of Bellevue; daughter, Joyce L. Mill­ er of Bellevue; six grandchildren, nine great­ grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; sister, Ruth Holder of Bellevue. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 14 at Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, with Pastor Bob Homan of Rural Bible Mission and Pleasantview Family Church officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasantview Family Church or C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. WASHINGTON - Vonda E. Gary. 88. of Olympia, Washington, formerly of Hastings passed away Saturday, January 16, 1993 in Olympia, Washington. She was bom on May 22,1904 in Woodland, the daughter of Wallace W. and Nettie M. (Haynes) Townsend. She married Jerome A. Gary on November 4, 1922. He preceded her in death in 1954. Mrs. Gary lived in Chicago until 1954. She then moved to Escondido California where she lived for 17 years before moving to Olympia Washington in 1988. She is survived by her son, Donald A. Gary of Lake St. Clair, Washington and eight grandchildren. Prayer Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. |_______ Golena R. Kemp_______ I HASTINGS - Golena R. Kemp, 82, of Hast­ ings, formerly of Kentucky, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 18, 1993. Mrs. Kemp was born in Princeton, Kentucky on April 27, 1910 the daughter of John and Dora (Crisp) Rich. She married Lillard Kemp on November 22, 1930 in Illinois. Mrs. Kemp was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Princeton, Kentucky. She is survived by her children: Mrs. Kelsie (Dora) Tudor of Princeton, Kentucky, Mrs. David (Shirley) Ames of Hastings, Mr. & Mrs. John Kemp of Lombard, Illinois, Ms. Delons Gill of Chicago, Mrs. Luke (Phyllis) Cree of Logansport, Indiana; two brothers and three sisters; 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by her husband Lillard on January 10, 1982; two sisters and three grandchildren. Visitation was held on January 20 with Scripture Reading and prayer at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel Smith of Vermontville Bible Church officiating. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 23, in Princeton, Kentucky with Reverend Noble Cobb and Reverend Ronnie Sevilles officiating. Burial will be at Meeks Cemetery in Prince­ ton, Kentucky. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. |_______ Walter L. Bolyen | RICHLAND - Waller L. Bolyen, 72, of 8456 East D. Avenue, Richland, passed away Satur­ day, January 16, 1993 at McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Mr. Bolyen was bora on September 22,1920 in Cedar Geek, the son of Walter and Nina (Tungate) Bolyen. He was a gas linesman for 30 yean for Consumers Power Company and retired in 1980. He served with the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Bolyen had lived for the past 37 years at the Richland address and had spent the last 12 winters with his wife as a visitor in Mission, Texas. He was the Citrus Siesta Shuffleboard Champion and a member of the Oleander Acres Mobile Park where he was also shuffleboard champ. He was married to Ruth DeHollander on August 29, 1941. Mr. Bolyen is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons. Dean A. and Sandra Bolyen of Pitts­ burg, Pennsylvania, Mark A. Bolyen of Rich­ land; two daughters, Mrs. Gregory (Lois) Klink of Corona, Mrs. James (Lynne) Brown of Parchment; six grandchildren; one sister, Imo Eaton of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bethel Day. Visitation will be held Friday evening. January 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Thomas Perks of the Richland Covenant Church officiating. Burial will be at East Hickory Corners Cemetcry. Military graveside will be under the direc­ lion of Delton VFW Post 1422. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Hospice of Kalamazoo. | Raymond B. Martin______| DELTON - Raymond B. Martin, 83, of 5045 First Street, Wall Lake, Delton and formerly of Climax and Galesburg, passed away Saturday, January 19, 1993 at Bronson Place Care Center, Kalamazoo where he had been for the past 2 1/2 years at Brook Haven, Bronson Place. Mr. Marlin was born on February 4,1909 in Schoolcraft Township, the son of Harry and Emma (Ocker) Martin. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1928. He owned and operated an appliance service in Climax during the 1950s. He was employed as a shop foreman for Titus Construction of Galesburg where he retired in 1972. Mr. Martin was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He has lived at the Wall Lake address for the past 30 years. He was married to Oma Jean Baker on December 7, 1962. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Oma Jean; two daughters, Mrs. John (Doris) Brown of Anaheim, California, Mrs. Mark (Lehna) Clothier of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; two sons, Richard and Barry Martin of Wall Lake, Delton; three step-daughters, Mrs. Carl (Sandra) Gorsline of Delton, Mrs. Ray (Rose) Bannach of Nikiski, Alaska and Mrs. Myrna Permelia of Battle Creek; seven step­ grandchildren; one brother, Francis Martin of Galesburg and several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends and relatives at their home on Saturday, January 23, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home. ; . . : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21. 1993 — Page 7 Woodland News bv Catherine Lucas Rogers-Klotz exchange vows Fogarty -Spencer plan May wedding Hills to celebrate 50th anniversary Nichole L Fogarty of Rockford, formerly of Essexville, and Jay D. Spencer of Grand Rapids, arc planning a May 22. 1993. wed­ ding to be held in Grand Rapids. The couple’s parents are Michael and Karen Fogarty of Rockford and Martha Delnick of Belmont and Jerry Spencer of Syracuse. Ind. The bride to be graduated from Garber High School in Essexville and Grand Rapids Junior College and is now employed by the Creative Learning Center. The future bridegroom is the branch manager of Metropolitan Title Co. in Hastings The children of Otis and Katherine (Stutz) Hill invite friends and relatives to share in their 50ih anniversary celebration Saturday. Jan. 23. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall. 721 South Durkee Road (M-66. south of Nashville). Otis and Katherine were married Jan 23. 1943 in Nashville by the Res Griswold Their children are sons Larry and Carol Hill, son Mike and Claudine Hill both of Nashville, daughter Marcia and Mike Kersjes of Nashvilc and daughter Lisa and Jim DeVries of Hastings. They also have 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren No gifts, please Marriage Licenses Announced James Lee Dekker. Plainwell and Janice Laporte. Plainwell David Marvin Woodliff. Middleville and Rose and Frei. Middleville. Call 948-8051 and SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings Banner and KEEP INFORMED! Josephine Rogers and Terry Klotz were united in marriage on Oct. 10 a’, the Carlton Center Church in Charltoi Park by Magistrate Glen Staup. Mother of the bride is Marjorie Grant of Delton. Parents of the groom arc Mr. and Mrs. M. Gene Klotz of Lansing. The bride wore a full-length ivory satin gown adorned with seed pearls, sequins and lace appliques with a cathedral train. She car­ ried a silk bouquet of ivory orchids, roses, mums and baby ’s breath. Attendants wore tea-length floral gowns with mauve roses and lilacs on an ivory background and carried silk bouquets of mauve and lilac mums, roses and baby’s breath. Maid of honor was Mary K. LePage. friend of the bride and groom. The bodes daughters Jennifer and Amanda Rogers gave the bride aw ay. The groom wore a black tuxdeo. Best man was Brad Klotz, brother of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lamain. sister of the groom. A reception was held at the Royal Scot Ban­ quet Room in Lansing. After a seven-day cruise to the West Indies, the couple have made their home in Hastings. Legal Notice NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Legal Notices ORDER TO ANSWER State of Michigan In the Sth Judicial Circuit for the County of Barry 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN Plaintiff vs. PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN Delendont Cose No 92 364 00 TO: PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN n IS ORDERED On July 13. 1992. oction was filed by MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN Plaintiff against PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN Defendant in this Court to ob­ tain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above on or before March 15. 1993. If you fail to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you lor the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. Date of Order December 10. 1992 HON RICHARD M SHUSTER Circuit Court Judge (2/4) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 92-21046 CG In the matter of TOM REYNOLDS. Social Security Number 173-12-3195. To MARGO REYNOLDS whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE On February 22. 1993 ol 11 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Legally Incapacitated Person, and on the Petition for Appointment of Conservator and or o Protective Order. January 15. 1993 Stephome S. Fekkes (P43549) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & FISHER 607 N Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 945 3495 Judy Ribble 6334 Thornopple Lake Rd. Lot *30 Nashville. Ml 49073 (517)852 2237 (1/21) DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, mode by Glen L. Guernsey and Mary Guernsey, husband and wife. whose ad­ dress is 1776 Coots Grove Road. Hastings. Michigan, os Mortgagors. To Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Bonk­ ing Corporation of Lake Odessa. Michigan, as Mortgagee Doted November 1st. 1990. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on December 11th 1990. in Liber 509 of Mortgages on Page 240. on which mortgage there is.claimed to be due at th« dote of this notice for principal ond interest, the sum of: Forty Five Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy Nine and 22,100 ($45,579.22) Dollars. And also a second Mortgage dated April 2nd. 1991. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan on April 9th. 1991. in Liber 513 of Mor­ tgages. Page 955, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date of this notice for principal and interest the sum of $20.348.91. And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, and second mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and second mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sole contained in said Mortgages, ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose mode ond provided, the above said Mor tgoges. will be foreclosed by a sole of the parcel of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on the 22nd doy of February 1993. at 12:00 o'clock noon. Eastern Standard Time, of soid day ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount so os aforesaid then due on the 1 st Mortgage, together with Eleven ond 75/100 (11.75%) percent interest on the aforementioned 1st Mortgage, ond Eleven and 75/100 (11.75%) percent interest on the aforementioned 2nd mortgage, together with legal costs, attorneys fees ond also any taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises ore described in said Mortgages, as follows, to wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 4. Town 3 North. Range 8 West, distant East 1.321 feet from the North 1/4 pos* of said Section 4. thence East 576.50 feet along the North line of soid Section 4. thence South 00 degrees 4 minutes 30 seconds East 264.00 feet: thence West 576.50 feet; thence North 00 degrees 4 minutes 30 seconds West 264.00 feel to the place of beginning. The period of redemption will be Twelve (12) months from dote of sale. Dated: January 11th. 1993 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee By. Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) Attorney lor Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY I. TROMP (P41571) ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 (2/11) The Dramatic Ministries Group of Asbury Theological Seminar, perform­ ing at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Woouiand Lions Club members and spouses enjoyed a potluck dinner in the Lakewood United Methodist Church fellowship hall prior to the performance of the Dramatic Ministries Group from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore. Ky.. last Tuesday evening. After the dinner, they join­ ed a large crowd who came for the special event. The dramatic group presented two short productions in the style of a medieval morality play, with characters such as Man who lived in a house called Earth or Sin. Pride. Hell. Gabriel. Faith and Grace. The first was called "House by the Stable. ” and the second was "Grab and Grace.” Both illustrated religious teachings. The play ers were spending their January in­ terim period between semesters traveling with the plays for college credit. The cast members are Rick Durrance. Carrie Rubenking. Sue Severn. Steven Toth. Rhonda Beemer and Mark Talber. Finger foods were served by church members after the performance, but because it had begun to sleet by that time, many of the audience left immediately to get home before the roads got worse. Individual cast members stayed with church families from the time they arrived Monday evening to Thursday morning, as the sleet and snow storm that hit the area Tuesday night during the performance continued Wednesday morning and made travel unsafe. Their Wednesday night performance in Lansing was postponed until Thursday by the church where they were to appear. Some stayed at the parsonage, and they and Dr. Killian, as well as the Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce, joined those who stayed with Don and Adie Eckman for dinner Wednesday evening. Those who stayed with the Yonkers family enjoyed snowmobiling on Wednesday, so the extra day spent in the Lakewood area was probably fun for them, despite being trap­ ped between bookings. Their advisor. Dr. Charles Killian, was with them at Lakewood although he is not traveling with them the entire month. Dr. Killian gave a five-day seminar at Lakewood Methodist in October, during which he visited several Lakewood School District elementary classes and told stories. He enjoyed this so much that he met the dramatic group while they were at Lakewood and spent a day going back to school with his stories. He spoke to Mrs. Quigley’s fifth grade class at Woodland Elementary and to some first- and second-grade classes at West El in Lake Odessa. Sarah Stowell, daughter of Jim and Kathy Stowell, competed in Gymnastics in Motion team of Middleville coached by Cathy Moma and Jerry Sessions, in Gonyon’s Polar Bear Classic at Muskegon last week and won several points in the event. Other members of the Middleville team area Andrea Moma. Jamy Cross. Lindsey Thornton. Cheri Sessions. Kelli Brice and Jennifer Finkbinder. They have been atten­ ding several competitions this fall and winter. Sarah and Jamy Cross scored high enough to win awards in the all-around competition. Roger and Edith Buxton recently returned from a fivc-week trip to Florida and places between. They left here Dec. 12 and drove Edith’s mother. Hilda Jones, her dog and their granddaughter. Erica, to Lakeland. Anne Buxton came down Dec. 23 and sur­ prised her grandmother and Erica. She stay ed until after Christmas. Roger participated in a horseshoe tourna­ ment and won a trophy. We will not say what one. Roger and Edith took Erica to Cypress Gardens and Marineland, to the gulf and to the Atlantic Ocean. Edith had her purse stolen from under the seat of their parked, locked car. and by the time they discovered it. the thief had charged several purchases on one of her cards at Walmart Stores. On their return trip, they stopped in Hendersonville. N.C.. to see Edith’s sister. Joyce MarstePer. and Bruce in the mobile home park they now own and operate there. They returned home Jan. 15 with Erica, but mother and the dog stayed in Florida. In the spring. Hilda Jones will make her permanent home with the Marstellars in North Carolina rather than return to W'oodland. Last Friday afternoon. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley went to Southfield for a Michigan High School Baseball Coaching Association workshop. The workshop was attended by coaches from all over Michigan and was con­ ducted by Richard "Itch" Johnson, one of the nation’s most popular and successful college baseball coaches, and other members of his staff. He coaches the Fighting Illini at the University of Illinois. There were workshop classes Friday even­ ing and all day Saturday. They got home Saturday night, both with colds, so they spent Sunday at home recouperating before return­ ing to their respective teaching jobs Monday morning. Zion Lutheran Church held its annual business meeting Sunday after church. It was decided they will proceed with the proposed elevator to be installed in the northcast comer of the building. The existing stairs will have to be altered to make space. There will be some fund-raising projects in the spring to help pay for this building improvement. Irene Miller recently brought a memorial fund for Lenna Miller, her recently deceased mother-in-law. to the Woodland Township Library Irene and her husband. James, who live on Clark Road (M-66). decided the memorial contributions from their neighbors would be given to the library because their children and their neighbors have all used it over the years, and the contributions collected by family members where Mrs. Miller lived in Mulliken had been given to that library. Memorial books will be purchased with the money and labeled in the near future. Last week, the library acquired "The Heiress Bride" by Catherine Coulter. This is the third and last of the Sherbrooke series of romances. The library also now has "Highland Velvet" by Jude Deveraux in paperback, also completing that series. The United Methodist Women of Woodland United Methodist Church will be hostess to a "Cluster Sharing" meeting Saturday morn­ ing. Jan. 23. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. All the UMW groups in the Lansing District are in­ vited and at least representatives from many are expected. Doughnuts and coffee will be served prior to the program, which will offer ideas for im­ proving local UMW groups The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society cancelled its monthly dinner last Wednesday due to weather and road condi­ tions. Most people in the area did not leave home that day unless they had to go to work. This dinner is usually held the second Wednesday of each month at noon, and anyone is welcome. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • Happy 80th so Birthday * 30 Mother, Grandma . L Great-Grandma so (Vada Aspinall)80 • 80 / J January 26th 80 Love... Your Family 80 • . ' ' 80 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $200 upon successful completion of a 2 week training period. Excellent employment opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. 2nd shift available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits, and a starting wage of $5.44 per hour. Apply before Feb. 3rd, 1993. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 __________ 945-2407 E.O.E. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21, 1993 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the condition* of o certain Mortgage mode by Duone A. Curti* ond Elizabeth S. Curtis, husband ond wile, ol 4110 Oak Street. Leslie. Michigan 49251 to Independent Bonk-South Michigan a Michigan Banking Cor­ poration. ol 144 South Main Street, Leslie. Michigan 49251. doted January 2. 1987, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Ingham ond the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on January 27. 1987, and February 26. 1987, respectively, in liber 1607. ol Mortgages, on poge 736 through 739 ond Liber 447. poges 186 through 189. respectively, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due of the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY FOUR AND 48 100 ($37,444.48) DOLLARS and no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by soid Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has become operative. Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided, the soid Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof o* may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the front entrance of the City-County Building. City of Lans­ ing. County of Ingham. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Feburory 5. 1993. at 10 o clock Eastern Standard Time in the forenoon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 13 percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance that said Mor­ tgagee. Independent Bonk — South Michigan, does pay on or prior to the date of said sale; which said premises are described in said Mortgage variously as follows: to-wit: A parcel ol land in the Northeast one-quarter of Section 21. TIN. R1W being more specifically described as: commencing ot the North 1 /4 post of said Section, thence East along North line of soid Section a distance of 1494.9 feet to the center-line of Oak Street (so-called), thence South 01 deg. 08' East along said center-line a distance of 1335.23 feet to the point of beginning of this description, thence continuing South 01 deg. 06' East along said centerline a distance of 331.53 feet, thence North 01 deg. 06' West a distance of 334.23 feet, thence South 89 deg. 54' 25 East a distance of 394.17 feet to the point of beginning. Leslie Township. Ingham County. Michigan, ond ALSO, lot number eighteen (18) Wolthor Plot. Section 22. Town 2 North, Range 9 West. Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan. The aforesaid mortgagor shall hove six months from ond after the dote of the aforesaid public sole in which to redeem the above described premises. Dated: December 9. 1992 INDEPENDENT BANK - SOUTH MICHIGAN MORTGAGEE PREPARED BY William G. Jackson. P.C. Attorneys for ‘ndependent Bonk South Michigan 120 E. Walker P.O. Box 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 (1/21) SUBSCRIBE to the Hastings Banner Call 948-8051 BARRY TOWNSHIP Recuiar Board Meetinc January 5. 1993 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board members present, commissioner fire chiefs. Minutes of December meeting and treasurers reports accepted. Tax settlement #1 and <2. Leiter from state with approval for work on Pifer Rd. Approved fax machine for police dept. Adopted Ordinance 41 Public Nudity Ordinance Adopted Ordinance 42 Entertainment Ordinance Approved bills in amount of $46,734.76. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by William B. Wooer. Supervisor (1/21) State of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION NOTICE File No 92-21049-SE Estate of DAVID P. TURNES. Deceased. Social Security No 366-52 7413. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On January 6. 1993 at 9:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of TRAVIS J TURNES requesting that EVA M TURNES be appointed personal representative of the estate of David P. Turnes who lived at 604 E. Mill St.. Hastings. Michigan and who died November 26. 1992; ond a hearing to determine heirs will bo held on February 22. 1993 at 9:00 a.m. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Ml. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. December 14. 1993 Richard G. Burlingame (P-11425) 831 E. Main St. Owosso. Ml 48867 517 723-4350 EVA M TURNES 1060 Ogimas St. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-2093 (1/21 SynopaH of Regular Mating JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD January 13. 1993 Reports of committees presented. Approved motion to leave assessment fees for NOVA Cable at current rate. Motion approved to cancel membership in Sam's Club. DNR issued permit for fill area at Fine Lake. Approved vouchers in amount of $28,521.13. June Doster. Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (1 /21) HOPE TOWNSHIP - BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Ordinance No. 93-1-A was adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at its regular meeting he'd January 11,1993. HOPE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 93-1-A AMENDMENT TO HOPE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED: January 11.1993 EFFECTIVE: IMMEDIATELY UPON PUBLICATION An Ordinance to amend the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of that portion of Section 2.1. pertaining to the definition of " Dwelling Unit**; by the amendment of that portion of Section 2.1 pertaining to the definition of "Home Occupation"; by the repeal of that portion of Section 2.1 containing the definition of "Multiple Family Dwellings"; by the rezoning of a portion of land in Land Section 26 from an existing "AR" Agriculture and Rural Residential zoning district classification to a "C-2" Rural Area Convenience Commercial District zoning classification; and by the repeal of all Ordinances or parts Ordinances In conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SECTION I Amendment of Definition of "DWELLING UNIT” Subsection (d) under the heading "TYPE A” set forth under the definition of "DWELLING UNIT*’ in Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: (d) shall be certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and maintained to meet U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards. SECTION II Amandmant to Daflnltlon of "HOME OCCUPATION" Subsection F. under the definition of "HOME OCCUPATION" in Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance Is hereby amended to read as follows: F. no occupation shall be conducted upon or from the premises which would constitute a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, parking, electrical disturbance or the source of lighting shall not be discernable beyond the boundaries of the property from which the occupation is conducted; SECTION III Repeal of Definition of “MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS” Section 2.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the repeal of the definition of "MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS” and the various provisions set forth thereunder. SECTION IV Rezoning In Land Section 26 The Zoning Map and Description of Zoning Districts by Sections of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as to Land Section 26 to provide as follows: "Section 26 • Entire section zoned AR except the following: That property commencing at the Southeast comer of Section 26, thence North 576 feet for a point of beginning, thence West 150 feel, thence South 200 feet, thence East 150 feet, thence North 200 feet to the point of beginning, which is zoned “C-2’*.’’ SECTION V Severability Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. SECTION VI EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Shirley R. Casa, Clerk Hope Township 5463 S. Wall L ike Road Hastings, Michigan 49056 Ann Landers Mother's romance tearing family apart Dear Ann Landers: My parents, who have been married for 31 years, are in the process of gening a divorce. Though my sisters and I are grown, this is extremely upsetting to us. To make maners worse, my mother is now seeing my father’s best friend. “Mr. E.” who divorced his wife two years ago. They had been my parents’ best friends for 25 years. Our families have always been close. My father and Mrs. E know about this rela­ tionship. It is very disturbing to them both. Mr. E’s daughter has called me twice to say she is now certain that her father is serious about my mother. Mother insists that she and Mr. E are just friends, although she admitted that they have gone on weekend trips together to visit his relatives. She has hinted that the relationship may “go somewhere” down the road. She is aware of how everyone feels about this and has gone for counseling. The counselor told her she is lucky to have found someone “safe" at her age (she*s 51) since AIDS and heaven knows what else is out there. What do you think. Ann? This is tearing us up. — Miserable in Chicago Dear Mizz; I suggest that you paste yourselves together and accept your mother’s relationship, whatever it is. As a divorced woman, your mother is free to go with any unmarried man of her choice. If. as she says, the relationship does indeed “go somewhere’* down the road, wish her well. Essay contest open to local students Individuals and groups throughout the state will be celebrating Women’s History Month in March. In celebration, an essay contest is being sponsored jointly by the American Association of University Women, including the Hastings Branch, Michigan's First Lady Michelle Engler, the Michigan Women's Commission and Lt. Governor Connie Binsfeld. The theme for the essay contest is: "Dream Drcams: Reach for the Sky! Women in history have achieved their dreams - Who has inspired you to achieve yours?" Students will have the opportunity to write about a woman who has served as a role model. The contest is open to middle school, junior high and high school students. There will be three grade categories: 6-8,9-10, and 11-12. The top three winners in each category will receive a savings bond in the amount of $500, $200, and $100 respectively. Contest rules have been sent to school superintendents of Maple Valley, Hastings, Delton Kellogg. Thomapplc Kellogg and Lakewood. The superintendents have been asked to distribute the information to teachers of social studies, history, English and journalism, said a spokesperson from the local club. Contest entries must be postmarked no ‘ later than Feb. 1, 1993. If you have any questions about the contest, call Agnes McPharlin at 945-9606. Charlton Park announces 'Special Events' calender Charlton Park is busy this time of year taking area school children back in time by involving them in hands-on activities that their forefathers experienced in their daily life. Thousands of children over these winter months will get a glimpse of the past. But the staff at Charlton Park also are busy planning nine unique days or weekend "happenings" that will take place over the coming months of 1993. This year’s schedule includes: • The fifth Corvette Celebration and Swap Meet-Sun.. May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The 12th annual Father's Day Car Show and Swap Meet—Sun., June 20. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The third annual Civil War Muster-Sat. and Sun., June 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The 11th Old Fashioned Fourth of JulySun., July 4 from 11 am. to 5 p.m. • The 22nd Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show-Sat. and Sun. July 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The 24th annual Antique Auto Show­ Sun. Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The 12th Antique Fire Fighting Show and Muster-Sun., Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The seventh annual Folk Life FestivalSat. and Sun.. Sept. 18-19 from noon to 5 p.m. • The 11th celebration "Of Christmas Past"—Sat. and Sun.. Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12 from noon to 5 p.m. During the Civil War Muster, there will be a Military Ball and night firing. Special Event permits arc available at the park's museum office. For information, call 945-3775. Son's long hair bothering parents Dear Ann Landers: I sympathize with the mother of “Ava." the 22-year-old girl who had let her fingernails grow to about 6 inches in length. She complained that Ava looked like a freak and the upkeep on those nails was astronomical. My son is 18 years old and plays guitar with a rock band. His hair is almost to the middle of his back. He hasn’t had a haircut since he was 14. He’s a good kid. lives at home, pays room and board and washes his hair four times a week. His father hates the kid’s hair so much that he went to a counselor to discuss it. The counselor said. “Keep quiet. It’s not impor­ tant." What do YOU say. Ann? - Long Island Mom Dear Mom: I say your husband got ex­ cellent advice. I hope he takes it. Advice still good Dear Ann Landers: 1 found this newspaper clipping in my mother’s trunk. It’s at least 60 years old. I hope you'll print it. - Alexandria, La., Fan Dear Alex: It's as true today as it was 60 years ago. Thank you for sending it on: Recipe For A Popular Funeral Take one natural bom fool. Two drinks of beer or whiskey. Mix in a high-powered automobile. When the fool is well soaked. Place his foot on the gas. release brakes. Remove the fool from the wreck. Gather up the killed and wounded. Place the fool in a silklined box. Garnish with flowers and money. Use a popular preacher. Thousands will attend. Doc's tardiness explained Dear Ann Landers: I appreciated your re­ cent column about doctors who seem to always run late. Understandably, the patients who must wait are upset. I am a family physician. As hard as I try, I. too, run late. Why? Because it is virtually im­ possible to schedule around problems the pa­ tients don't tell the receptionist about when they make their appointments. Today, for example, it was a woman who needed stitches. She also had had bronchitis for a week. Then there was the man with high blood pressure who suddenly opened up to me about his alcoholism. The next patient needed a mole taken off her back but was more concerned about her depression. Then 1 saw a girl with a severe cough who asked if I would remove her ear wax. My next patient was a woman with a yeast infection who also needed her sinuses treated. My last patient came to sec me about the ringing in his ears, but he really needed to talk about his grief over a personal matter. All these people needed a physician's care and a sympathetic car. None of the complaints were frivolous. I try to manage my time so 1 don’t drop from exhaustion, but I still find myself working 70 hours a week. Another invisible time thief that puts physi­ cians further behind is the horrendous paper­ work and telephone calls from government agencies, insurance companies and lawyers which interrupt me on a steady basis Such in­ terruptions add nothing to patient care, relieve no suffering and can make for a very long day. Government regulations also demand that nursing homes interrupt me for everything, including the need for a Band­ Aid. So if I'm late for your appointment, folks, please remember that I’m attempting to deal compassionately with people who need my at­ tention and that one of these days, you may be one of them. -S.F.G. (M.D.), Sioux City, Iowa Dear S.F.G.: Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to write. I received hundreds of letters from physicians who said the same thing. One point several others made which you did not was that the doctor doesn’t do the scheduling - the secretary or nurse does. Father-to-be angry Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 42 years old and have three lovely children, ages 17. 12 and 9. I was shocked when 1 learned a few months ago that I am pregnant. I am not thrilled with the prospect of diapers and 2 a.m. feedings, but I have accepted it and decided that perhaps this late dividend may be a blessing. When 1 told my husband the news, he was furious, called me an “idiot" and said 1 would have to give this child away. I told him under no circumstances would I do such a thing and if he couldn’t stand an infant around at his ad­ vanced age (he’s 46). then he was free to leave. I am now in my sixth month and was sure by this time he would have regained his sanity and changed his mind. No way. He is angier than ever. Ann. we have no money problems, and our lovely home can accommodate a nursery very nicely. I’ll bet you’ve never had a letter as ridiculous as this one. Please tell me what to do. I’m too ashamed to identify myself. Sign me — Nameless, Faceless and Ptaceless Dear Friend: You are not the first woman who has written about this problem. Almost always the nutcases change their minds when the baby comes. I am betting yours will, too. If he doesn't, insist that he go to counseling. He has strudel in his noodle. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns? “Nuggets and Doozies” is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) COPYRIGHT 1993 CREATORS SYN­ DICATE. INC. Lake Odessa News: The Lake Odessa Community Library has a new door toward the parking lot to replace one damaged by whoever made the forced en­ try several weeks ago. The new door is solid, with a peephole and it swings outward. Builder Ron France made the installation. A recent Grand Rapids Press story related the honors given to two women teachers by the MEA Educational Excellence program. One of the recipients was Lupe RamosMontigny who formerly taught at Lakewood's West Elementary School. She lived with Les and Virginia Yonkers for parts of about five years during her early teaching career. She had come to Michigan as a child of migrant workers and came to love the state during her three consecutive summers here. She now teaches second-grade students. Her award came for her "My Favorite Woman” plan of study for a month in which each pupil was to write and illustrate a story about a female and what she did for her country. Charles VanLoan has been named president and CEO of Independent Bank Corporation, based in Ionia. He has had the same role for the Independent Bank of Ionia. He is known to many local people from his bank role, and for his several civic roles. The muddy street surface on Johnson was covered with snow the next week when it was time for the new gas main to be extended to the individual houses. The familiar orange spray paint worked well on snow, except if the homeowner shoveled his snow. This gave the appearance of deranged telephone cables and water mains. Gordon and Karla Rohrbacher of Battle Creek have a new daughter. Sarah Ruth, bom Monday. Jan. 11. She weighed 6 lbs.. 13 ounces. Her local grandparents. Larry and Joan (VanGeisen) Rohrbacher, almost im­ mediately headed for home from LaBelle. Fla., to see the new grandchild, who is number 11 for them. The previous plans were for the family to hold its belated Christmas together during their Michigan sojourn. Gor­ don is a staff member of Youth For Christ. Twenty-five members and visitors attended the Jan. 14 meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society to hear Graydcn Slowins relate stories and names from his book on the Schnobcl and Slowinski families with their far-reaching branches. Vice President John Waite presided at the meeting in the absence of President Gerald Chorley. who continues to be confined to his home. The next meeting will feature Joyce Weinbrecht as speaker. The Lansing State Journal gave a lot of publicity to the Gun Lake Winterfest as one of the cures for cabin fever, listing many of ths off-beat activities programmed for Jan. 30. The surplus food distribution for this area will be in an alternate location for this one month, due to the construction at the Page Memorial Building. That municipal structure is limited to rear door access for the time be­ ing. For January only, the EightCAP. Inc. distribution for Ionia County will be across the comer at the Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church at 912 Fourth Ave. on Thursday. Jan. 21. This month the foods to be given are butter, green beans, pork and peanut butter. The distribution begins at 9 a.m. and last until the supplies are gone. The 1993 Central Michigan Family Ag Day was very well attended. There were many children and even infants for whom care was provided. Breakfast was served continuously, so people ate at time of choice between classes or in lieu of classes. There were 14 sessions besides noontime music in the cafeteria and the keynote speaker in the auditorium at 1 p.m. A contest for pie eating, health screening all day and more than 40 exhibits in the gym­ nasium were other features. At the end of the auditorium session, dozens of door prizes were awarded, which had been contributed by the exhibitors and others. Many classes had standing room only. Pat Leimbach regaled her audience with many tales of the perils of being a farm wife. Her appearance was sponsored by six finan­ cial institutions from the tri-county (Barry, Eaton. Ionia) area whose co-operative exten­ sion services were planners of the day. along with a lay committee. Librarian Shellie Hudson reports that the 1920 census microfilm has been received after purchase by Friends of the Library. It is now available to the public for scanning on the library's microfilm reader. Census records are held confidential for 70 years, so the 1920 version has become open to the public scrutiny only in the past year. Peggy Carter Wilkens, an ordained pastor and chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, has visited her parents. Norma and Perry Stowell. She assisted in the marriage ceremony of her young brother. Tim Carter, at his Saturday wedding to the former Jilanc Merryfield, which was held at Central United Methodist Church. At the meeting of the board of directors of the Historical Society Monday night, initial plans were begun for the March 13 St. Patrick’s dance to benefit the depot fund. The board received a letter of resignation from Gerlad Chorley. president and ardent depot supporter, due to continuing ill health. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 21, 1993 — Page 9 Legal Notices ( FROM TIME TO TIME?" Bits and pieces of news from October through December 1942 by Esther Walton October brought more rationing for the community. Rubber footwear now was ration­ ed. Several articles stressed the need for more scrap in the scrap drive. On a more typical news day was this proclamation “White Egrets are here on their fall visit.” Starting in the Oct. 1, 1942. Banner and continuing until the end of the war was an arti­ cle called. ”On the Home Front.” written by "Zolly Coffer” better known as Rose Defoe Cook. She arranged for various people to write each week about the local community. She also wrote many columns herself. The ar­ ticle was written in such a way that it could be cut out and sent to the boys in service. It sum­ marized the local news, carried soldiers’ and sailors** addresses and passed on news of others in service. Other people in the community rented a room near the City Hall, then on the nor­ thwest comer of Broadway and Slate streets. The Writers Guild and Rotary helped to prepare the room for a recreational area. The Oct. 8. 1942. issue told of the Banner Balcony joining the scrap pile and then went on to tell what each item could be used for: One copper kettle yields enough copper for 84 rounds of automatic rifle ammunition. An old car bancry could make three, three-inch aircraft guns; one old bucket equaled three bayonets; one bicycle tire is enough insulation for six army radio sets; two pounds fat enough glycerine for five anti-tanks shells. Another article reported that "road work will be less because fewer cars made, fewer automobiles licensed equals less money for roads. Tax money on gasoline and license tabs went into a fund that was proportioned back to the counties for road care. Hence, there was less money for roads. In the Oct. 15 paper it was announced. “The Strand Theater held a benefit show, all expenses paid by Ray Branch, and will donate all proceeds to help pay for the remodeling, furniture, etc. in the USO Club Room.” Thinking to help the war cause, the speed limit on all automobiles traveling on streets and highways must not exceed 35 miles per hour. It was reasoned that if the vehicle was driven slow it would save the rubber on the tires. Hastings City Bank established a bulletin board in its lobby with names and addresses of all Barry County men in service. Names were arranged alphabetically. A plea want out to all “friends and relatives and those interested in the men in the service can make this bulletin board helpful by cooperating with the bank in furnishing the addresses or stations where let­ ters and parcels will reach the men," slated the Oct. 15 Banner The same paper reported on the scrap drive. "In the drive here Saturday, all manner of ar­ ticles were turned in — even old relics which must have been hard to part with. Lodge swords, old muzzle loaders, statues cups and ornamental paper weights were among the contributions, as well as old tubs, stoves, pots and pans, bed springs and rusty pipes.” “On the Home Front" Oct. 22nd told of the photographs of Barry County men in uniform displayed by LyBarker’s windows saying. "LyBarker’s windows weren’t big enough for all the pictures and some are so handsome that the Strand Theatre is proudly displaying them in frames that used to show the mugs of Cagney. Taylor and Gable. (Three famous male movie stars of the period.” The USO Club room was finished. In the Oct. 22 issue, it told of the opening with 50 Coast Guards visiting. Not all parents of girls were thrilled to have “strangers” in town dancing with their girls. The end of October headlined “Scrap. Scrap. Scrap” reported that Barry County "is still more than 100 tons s».ort of its October quota of scrap metal." The 4-H recreational grounds mentioned it had: 39 acres, a combin­ ed dining hall and kitchen unit. 24x80; a frame up for administration building 18x24; and two cabins. “There will be no organized camping until the war is over" the article concluded Small local markets were being closed and Bess mer’s Market announced it was closing, due to the poor condition of his delivery truck and the problem of gening food stuff. The market is thought to have been located at 530 S. Market St. Of the 58 rural schools in operation. 42 of them were modernized with two-thirds of the cost paid for by the WK. Kellogg Foundation A tribute was paid to Ben Sparks, city engineer, in the Nov. 5. 1942. Banner. Mr. Sparks died in October of that year. The arti­ cle called Mr. Sparks a fine man who did an outstanding job. Though the war was cuning back in some job areas, it created others. For Hastings, the Pet Milk Company discontinued the evaporating milk process in Hastings and built an addition to its Hastings plant to dry eggs. They dried 500.000 eggs a day working with double shifts. Albert Silvers was connected with this operation and later became a leading industralist with his aluminum tile business. The Nov. 12 paper gave details on how to register for gas rationing cards. People could register at school houses. Listed were 62 local schools, including 56 rural and six graded schools. The people who wanted to register needed application forms, the serial number on their tires, and car registration card. Car owners could not have more than five tires per car. "Excess tires can be sold to the govern­ ment.” declared the paper. There was one less rural school in (he coun­ ty. The Checkered district school burned, and the Nov. 12 issue noted, “residents were able to remove all seats and supplies from the building.” They were not able to save the building. In the same issue, the court fixed the level The Pet Milk Company switched to drying eggs during World War II. Shown here is the Pei Milk Co. building. for Crooked Lake and that settled that conten­ tious matter. Two weeks later, the court heard the Thomapple Lake matter. Rationing was a matter for the whole com­ munity to gel used to. "Hoarded coffee will have to be shared." dec’ared the Nov. 26 Banner. Silk stockings (which were impossi­ ble to buy) were needed, as well as nylon stockings. Women unable to buy such things used to paint their legs with tanning lotion and draw a line up the back of the legs to mimic the scam in the real stockings. The Dec. 3 paper appealed for silk stock­ ings. bicycle tires and tin cans. Directions were given for lhe tin can<: “rinse, remove lop and bottom and start stepping on the cans to flatten them (as children, we loved to do this).” The Dec. 10 Banner copied a tribute from the Charlotte Republican Tribune about W.R. Cook, a Banner editor, who was in the University of Michigan Hospital for an operation. Children were disappointed at Christmas time. It had been a tradition to have a free "kiddies" show at the Strand and then to go to the Odd Fellow’s Hall for treats each Christmas time. This year there was no free show and no treats al the hall. Many traditions were interrupted by the war and some never were reinstated The Depression of the 1930s closed banks around the country. The Hastings banks fared well, but lhe Nashville bank had deposited its money in other banks that didn’t have enough reserves. The bank was closed and a conser­ vator was appointed. The Dec. 17 issue of the Banner gave the final chapter. “Nashville's bank had money on deposit in other banks when the bank holi­ day closed banks. Now the impounded funds were released and lhe accounts settled. "The article implied that not all of the money w ould be returned to the former depositors. The Dec. 17 Banner announced it was rais­ ing its subscription price to $1.50 per year "due to increased costs." Hastings Manufac­ turing Company employees own the "Bulls Eye Award" for selling one of the highest percentage payroll war saving bonds. Not all the news for 1942 was depressing, for in the Dec. 24 issue was the report that deer treks were seen in Yankee Springs “In these areas, as well as part of Irving, deer FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Co untie*) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE Default hoving been made in the term* ond conditions of the o certain mortgage mode by Daniel R and Sandro K Bush his wife of Middleville Barry County Michigan. Mortgagors, to Primebonk Federal Savings Bonk Mortgagee dated the 8th day of August A D 1986 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of August. A D. 1986. in Liber 438 of Barry County Records, on page 399 which soid mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 20th day of September A.D. 1989 assigned to Federal Home Loon Mor tgoge Corporotion and recorded on Oc­ tober 10. >989 m the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 489 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 414, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest the sum of $121 973.80 plus late charges of $316.62. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February. A.D.. 1993. at 11 00 a clock o.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on soid mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10-3/8 per cent (10.375%) per annum and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises ore described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry ond the State of Michigan ond described os follows, to-wit: The Southwest 1/4, Southwest 1/4. Section 3. Town 3 North, Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period sholl be 12 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption periods shall be 30 days from date of such sale. December 28. 1992 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation C/o Franklin Bonk N.A. 26400 West 12 Mile Rood MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by BOB A. SCHUSTER AND BEVERLY A. SCHUSTER HUSBAND AND WIFE to CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC., A DELAWARE CORPRATION Mortgagee dated April 13, 1990 and recorded on April 20, 1990. in Liber 498 on page 10 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand eighty and 54/100 Dollars ($52 080.54). including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge ond the statute m such case made ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on February 18. 1993. Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County Michigan and ore describ­ ed as COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LiNE OF SECTION 18 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST 1154.15 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC TION THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST ALONG SAID WEST SECTION LINE 165 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 28 EAST 264 00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 EAST 165 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PP 406-03-018 007 X The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CI 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED January 7 1993 CITICORP MORTGAGE INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ond Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (2/2) Michael I. Rich P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48066 (313)358-4710 Short Foreclosure Notice (All Countie*) The site of the USO clubroom in 1942. tracks arc becoming noticeable and some of their runways are found. It is quite possible that many deer will come into Barry County and w-ill enjoy the area... .They can not be hunted now . but that may become necessary if they shall increase... and become a nuisance.” It seems strange in 1993 that deer were rare in 1942. but they were. Some Christmas traditions continued. The Teachers’ Carol Service was presented by the Hastings School system, under the direction of Superintendent of Schools D.A. Van Buskirk. The concert drew a full house, which included a large group of Coast Guards. Teachers volunteered their time to practice and sing. Christmas fell on Friday in 1942 and this notice appeared in the Dec. 24 issue: "In order to conserve gas. tires and give their employees a little extra time off. these follow ­ ing stores will close on the evening of Dec. 24 and stay closed until Monday. Dec. 28.” The list followed. Another reason was not stated The stores were short of help and everyone was tired. So ends 1942. a year of turmoil, changes and realization of what was really important: family and loved ones. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoi been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DONALD R. URAMKIN ond TAMMY L. URAMKIN. his wife to Anchor Federated Mortgagee. dated November 24. 1987. ond recorded on November 24. 1987 in liber 459 on page 968 Barry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION by on assignment dated November 24. 1987. and recorded on November 24. 1987 in Liber 459. on page 973. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 45 100 Dollars ($32,830.45). including interest at 11.0% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statue in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot pubic vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock o.m. on February 11. 1993 Soid premises are situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: lots 33 ond 34 of Spring Point No. 1 according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of plats, on page 75. P.P.* 120 480-000 024 00 The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. December 15. 1992 STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys DAVID J. BENNETT THAV. GROSS. STEINWAY 8 BENNETT 30150 Telegraph 4444 Birmingham. Ml 48025 (1'28) (313)645 1700 Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: BOY, Marc and Vickie Green of Mulliken wish to announce the birth uf their son. Quinn Alden. He was born Dec 21 at St Lawrence Hospital in Lansing and weighed 5 pounds and 13 ounces Proud grandparents are Herb and Ruth Service of Nashville and Ray and Julie Green of Mulliken and Beverly Moen of Sunfield GIRL, Sarah Jane, bom Dec 29 at 1:55 pm to Mr. and Mrs Nelson Gamache. Clover­ dale. weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20fa inches long. BOY, Jordan Paul, bom Dec 31. 1992 at 9:02 pm to Teresa and John Simon. Woodland, weighing 6 lbs . 14 ozs and2i in­ ches long BOY, James Antonio, bom Jan I. 1993 at 7: 38 to Diane Jarman and Antonio Barroncs. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 2 ozs and 21 *6 in­ ches long GIRL, Brittancy Elizabeth, born Jan 3 al 8: 51 p.m to Wesley and Charity Wilkins. (2/2) Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 3'4 ozs.. and 20 inches long BOY. Christopher Michael, born Jan. 4 at 2:13 p.m. to Judy Thornton. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs . 3<6 ozs.. and 22 inches long GIRL, Shelby Katherine Deming, bom Jan. 5 at 3 p.m to Sue and Robert Deming. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 1014 ozs and 21 */i inches long Pubfcshers of • • • • Hestrgs Remnder Hasungs Barmer Hnstmgs Weekender CommuXy Advisor MarshM • Battle Creek Shopper News • Lakewood News • MdcfevAe/Cetedorva Skn & News BOY. Cameron Scott, born Jan 5 al 3:08 a m. to Nicole and Paul Holland. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 8'/i ozs and 20'/i in­ ches long BOY. Mark Anthony, born Jan 5 at 8:20 a m. to Tammy and Ben Heath. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . II ozs and 21 inches long BOY. Dustin Scott, bom Jan 7 at 4:32 p m to Angelique Cornelius and Scott Ward. Woodland, weighing 6 lbs . 7 ozs and 21 in­ ches long • Maple Valey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK ^948-4450 MANAGEMENT TRAINEE CONSUMER LOANS Opportunity for qualified candidate at local community bank. Requires bachelor’s degreee with concentration in accounting/business/finance. Submit resume to: Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 toi BANQUET HALL Beautiful Lakesid-' setting for wedding receptions, reunions, meetings, picnics • VAULTED CEILINGS • ALL NEW TABLES • FIELDSTONE FIREPLACE • SEPARATE OPEN PAVILION FOR PICNICS • REASONABLE RATES For Reservations call 945-4696 2403 Old Iroquois Trail. Hastings, Michigan HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Jonuory 11. 1993 — 7 30 p.m. Pledge to the flog. All board members present. Eight residents. Received correspondence and commitlee reports. Treasurers report ond donations for use of hall. Approved agenda with addition ond December meeting minutes. Payment of all listed bills approved. Adopted Ordinance No 93-1-A Re: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance. Approved Watson rezoning from AR to C-2 os requested. Approved Board of Review to attend workshop training. Received corrected permit from D.N.R. Re: Robert Edgerton. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker Supervisor (1/21) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board Meeting January 13. 1993 Call to order 7:30 p.m. Approved minutes ol Dec. 9. 1992 meeting. Regular Meeting — Adoption of Sewer Project Resolution. Created Sewer Fund. Created Building. Site ond Maintenance Fund. All reports received ond placed on file. Approved by unanimous roll call vote ad­ justments to the 1992 Budget. Vouchers approved in the amount of $11.869.09 by unanimous roll call vote. Adjournment 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by: (1/21) Robert Edwards. Supervisor Each week...READ BUSINESSES AROUND THE COUNTY...which focuses on local and area shops, their background, products and services. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry. Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Sum­ mer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds pro­ vided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, as administered by the Michigan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes lhe activities and ser­ vices designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21, inclusive, who are experiencing barriers to ob­ taining employment Total funding requested for the 1992 program is $814,352, to serve approximately 366 JTPAeiigible participants A Basic Skills/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants assessed below the seventh grade level, and exposure to occupa­ tional clusters and businesses for 14-15 year old youths. $227,780 has been allocated to serve 140 participants Special programs will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped A Basic Skllls/Work Ex­ perience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full time work force $458,520 has been allocated to serve 226 participants. The preliminary SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection beginning January 15.1993. at the major public libraries in Barry. Branch and Calhoun Counties The Plan will be available for public inspection at the Barry Coun­ ty Building. County Clerk s Office. 220 W State Street, in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a m and 5 00 p.m. The preliminary Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building. County Clerk's Office. 31 Division Street. Coldwater. Michigan, between the hours of 9 00 a m and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m until 5:00 pm at the Calhoun County Clerk's Office. 315 West Green Street. Marshall. Michigan Questions and comments are to be addressed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Of ficials. in care of the Mid Counties Employment and Train­ ing Consortium. Inc , PO Box 1574. Battle Creek. Michigan 49016 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21. 1993 Hot shooting lifts Lions Maple Valley burned ihc nets in the second half Tuesday night, en route to a 70-50 victory over Galesburg-Augusta The Lions clicked on nine of 13 shots from the floor in the third quarter and finished with a I7-for-27 performance for the second half to pull away from a determined Galesburg team that made things close in the early going. Maple Valle). now 3-6 for the season, ac­ tually trailed 13-11 after the first period, but then outscored the Rams 16-9 to move to a 27-22 lead. The Lions outscored Galesburg 28 43the rest of the way. helped a great deal by a 69 percent shooting performance in the third quarter and 63 percent for the half. "It was one of those nights.” coach Jeny Reese said. “We got a chance to get everybody in and everyone but two scored. We played hard and it was nice to get a win.” Gabc Priddy led the way with 19 points. Greg Gam added 15 and Justin Lake had 11 points and five rebounds Scott English also had four steals. "I’m tickled that we’re having fun and playing the best we can.” Reese said. "We’re showing improvement." The Lions will play at Battle Creek St. Phillip Friday night in an SMAA matchup. Reese said he would like to "sneak one out" at St. Phillip and then continue to point toward league favorite Olivet, which is undefeated and state ranked. "It’s the best group they’ve had since I’ve been here." said Reese of the Eagles." Viking spikers lift mark to 15-5 Lakewood lifted its volleyball season record to 15-5 last Thursday with a 9-15. 17-15, 15-12 victory over Capital Circuit rival Mason. The Vikings regrouped after losing the first game and came back to w in two tight verdicts in the next two. Heather Mitchell led Lakewood in kills with 22. Tami Nielsen had eight and Julie Shelton three. Mitchell also had six blocks and Nielsen had four Nielsen came up with three service aces. Jessi Briseno had 16 service points. Kan Hynes had eight. Shelton seven and Nielsen six. The Vikings will be at Okemos tonight in another Cap.tal Circuit dual meet and Saturday they will take pan in the Mason Invitational. Karate classes' will start Feb. 1 YMCA beginning karate classes will begin Thursday. Feb. 4. from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the old middle school east gym in Hastings. Steve Echtinaw. instructor and third-degree black belt, said the emphasis will be on self defense and sport karate techniques. "Karate is also a great way to get in shape while learning to defend yourself." Echtinaw said. Those planning to attend are urged to wear loose clothing. Cost is $15 per month, payable at the door. For more information, call Echtinaw at 795-7155 Andy Brewer (30) sneaks behind one defender and puts up a shot against Wayland. Middleville's Jim Mason (right) passes the ball to a teammate inside while Matt Liu (12) watches. Middleville drops 53-47 non league decision Trojan comback too little, too late at Wayland by David T. Young Editor Middleville had just too high a mountain to climb against Wayland Tuesday night in a 53-47 nonleague toss. The Trojans fell behind by as many as 20 points early in the third quarter and gradually fought their way back, but they ran out of gas in the end. They cut their deficit to four points. 49-45, with 1:16 left in the ballgame, but they were unable to get any closer and watched Wayland make free throws as the clock wound down. 'We’re too deep into the season to play half a game." coach Kurt Holzheuther said. "It's been a pattern for us. we've always seemed to get off to a poor start. And when you dig yourself in deep, you can't pull out of it every time." He added. "It's amazing we only lost by six when you look at the statistics." Middleville, now 5-3 for the season over­ all. played without its No. 2 scorer, sopho­ more guard Nathan Bundy, who was side­ lined with an ankle injury. "He’s a tough kid. but he couldn't even Banner SPORTS walk," the coach said. "And with him out we weren’t prepared to shuffle kids around. Nobody stepped in. It wasn’t a good team ef­ fort" Making things even worse was that top scorer Jeff Roodvoets, the 6-5 senior "go-to guy," saw limited action in the first half be­ cause of foul trouble. He was whistled for two in the opening period and was called for a third one just before the half. "That's not typical of Jeff." Holzheutcr said. "He hasn't made those kinds of mistakes this season Wayland came out early with a full-court press that bothered the Trojans as they brought the ball up the floor. They committed numerous turnovers that resulted in the Wildcats grabbing a 15-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. The game looked like a rout in the second period, when Middleville did just about ev­ erything wrong while the taller Wildcats en­ joyed perhaps their best eight minutes of the season. With Wildcat guard Robert Moore swish­ ing a three-point field goal attempt just be­ fore the half, Wayland finished a 19-7 burst and went into the lockerroom with a 34-16 cushion. At the half. Roodvoets had just one basket and five free throws for seven points. And Middleville had committed 14 turnovers and had sent Wayland to the free throw line for 17 attempts. The ’Cats came out roaring in the third quarter and quickly extended their lead to 20 points before Middleville finally came to its senses. But it was still too late. With Roodvoets scoring heavily inside, the Trojans outgunned Wayland 18-10 in the third period to close the gap to 44-34 and continued to slowly cut away al the deficit in the early stages of the fourth quarter. Sophomcie Andy Brewer netted a threepoint basket with just under five minutes showing on lhe clock io make the difference seven points, 46-39. the first time it had been in single digits since the early portion of the second quarter. Roodvoets then scored on a followup of a missed shot with 3:30 left, and the Trojans were down by just five, 46-41. There were many chances after that point for Middleville io come back, bui they only turned out to be opportunities missed. Cold 3rd period is costly to Lakewood Lakewood hit a bad shooting stretch in the third quarter Tuesday night in a 58-53 loss to a steaking Ionia basketball team. The Vikings had led 15-8 at the end of the third period and 27-22 at the half, but was outscored 22-13 in the third quarter. "We came out in the second half and couldn’t make a basket." said coach Mike Maciasz. "We were stuck on 40 for about five minutes." Lakewood made only four of 13 field goal attempts in the fateful third period while the Bulldogs canned II of 18. including three, three-pointers. “That was lhe big difference in the game." Maciasz said. "Statistically just about everything else was about even." The coach added, however, that his team should have opened up a bigger lead than it did in the first half. "We should have made more shots in the first half and increased our lead." he said. The Vikings were 18 for 51 in shooting for the game, for a dismal 35 percent. They made eight of 25 in the first half, which Maciasz said hurt them because many of the shots w ere easy ones that came off steals. Craig Love scored 16 points to lead Lakewood. Bob Wolverton added 13 and Erik Gary Parker helping Britons lead MIAA Four members of the Class A division Battle Creek YABA tournament winners are (from left) Tim Cook, Dave Hammond, Todd Sanlnocenio and John Bax. all Hastings High School students. Youths win bowling tourney Four Hastings High School students are members of the Class A division champions in this year's Young American Bowling Alliance (YABA) tournament in Battle Creek. The tourney took place Jan. 10. with nine teams in Class A competing Dave Hammond. Todd Sanlnocencio. Tim Cook and John Bax. all of Hastings, and Doug Gardner of Battle Creek St. Phillip combined efforts to roll a score of 3356 w ith handicap for three games Sponsored by Plaza Medical Supply, they came in 99 pins ahead of the second-place team. Leading lhe way was Bax. who rolled an actual three-game series of 667. with a 219. a 201 and a 247 Bax carries an average of 188. Cook rolled a 600 with a 178 in the first game, followed by a 234 and a 188. His average is 169. Sanlnocencio. whose average is 159. just missed a 600 scries by nine pins, rolling a 194. a 216 and a 181 for a total actual score of 591. Gardner, whose average is 157. rolled a 542. and Hammond, with an average of 128. had a 431. Hammond consistently bettered his average, recording game scores of 149. 152 and 131 The team bowled an actual 927 in the first game. 1000 in the second and 904 in the third for a total of 2831 Added to the team han­ dicap of 175 per game, or 525. the winning total came out to 3356. The four Hastings and one Battle Creek youths are rolling together as a team for the first time this year. Bax said he lived in Battle Creek earlier in his youth and Cook lives in Lacy, not far away from the city. These were factors in lhe young men pooling lheir talents as a bowling team. The Plaza Medical Supply team members each will receive a trophy, as will their sponsor. Not helping things was that Dave Olthouse fouled out with a little less than two minutes left and Brewer fouled out about a minute after that. Roodvoets. despite his foul troubles, fin­ ished with a game-high 23 points, scoring 16 in the second half. But none of his teammales scored more than five. Roodvoets also had 11 rebounds. Holzheuter said he was pleased with the ef­ fort of Brewer, who had five points, six re­ bounds. six assists and three steals. Wayland got some balanced scoring, with Matt Barghan and Owen Riegler tossing in 13 points apiece and Moore adding 12. One striking statistic was the difference in the number of free throws. Middleville made just six of 11. while Wayland shot 31, making only 15. The Trojans made only 20 of 53 field goal attempts for 38 percent, but still had more baskets than the Wildcats. Middleville will have its work cut out Friday night when it meets Calvin Christian at home. The Squires are among the state’s top-ranked teams in Class B and tliey are un­ defeated in lhe O-K Blue Conference. Gary Parker, a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, has played a key role in the sur­ prising performances of Albion College’s basketball team. Parker, a senior, was seventh in individual scoring in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association contests through Saturday. Jan. 16. He was averaging 14.8 points per game in four league encounters For the season overall, he was averaging 11.2 in 13 games. Albion, meanwhile, has shocked the MIAA with its 4-0 start that has included upset vic­ tories over defending NCAA Division III champion Calvin and Hope. The Britons beat Calvin 68-65 and Hope 69-67 to grab the league lead. Albion was the last school other than Calvin or Hope to win an MIAA basketball title. The Britons turned the trick in both 1978 and 1979. Parker’s best game in terms of offensive output this season, was 22 points and he has scored 20 in one league game. He also is sixth in in the league in field goal percentage, hitting 22 of 43 shots for 51.2 percent. He had made an amazing II of 17 from two-point range in league games and he had 11 of 26 from beyond the three-point line. Meanwhile. Doug Mesecar of Hope, a graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School, has been sidelined with an injury. In 12 games overall this season, he has an 11.8 scoring average and has been among the top indivdual rebounders, with 90 in 12 games for a 7.5 per­ game average. Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 Nielsen had 11 points and eight rebounds. Adam Kerr netted 15 points for Ionia, which now has won four straight and is 4-3 for the campaign. Todd Hill and Matt Tompkins both had 10 points for the Bulldogs. Lakewood last Friday dropped a 92-77 decision to Okemos in a Capital Circuit ballgame. The Vikings, now 3-5 overall for the season, will be at home Friday night for another league contest, this time with Charlotte. The Orioles arc fresh from a big victory over Lansing Waverly, a team that beat Lakewood earlier this season. Maple Valley spikers lose to St. Pat's The Maple Valley volleyball team dropped a nonleaguc match Monday evening with Portland St. Patrick. The Shamrocks prevailed 15-10, 15-9 to drop the Lions’ season record to 6-5. "Our serving was pretty good, we just made some mental mistakes and made some errors in judgment." said coach Carol KraaL She added that St. Pat’s played well. "Their program has come a long way in the last two years," she said. Renee Rosin led the spiking with four kills and Holly Taylor and Lori Carpenter each had three. Stephanie Bouwens had 10 assists and Jen­ nifer Phenix had four blocks. Maple Valley will play at Hopkins tonight and then will take part in the Union City tour­ nament Saturday. Kids self defense classes start soon Self defense classes geared to children ages 12 and under will begin Feb. 2 in Hastings and Feb. 3 in Middleville. The eight-week classes will be taught by first-degree black belt Nancy Hammond. The sessions will include topics and con­ cepts such as awareness, the power of the voice, handling aggressive situations, basic self defense, safety at home, safety on the street, safety at school and karate techniques. Classes at the Hastings Middle School will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for advanced. Classes at the Middleville Middle School small gym will be held Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for beginners and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for advanced For more information, call Hammond at 948-8245 or Steve Echtinaw at 795-7155. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1993 — Page 11 Delton is 3rd, Hastings 4th in mat invitational Saturday Lakewood's Merwin Sutherland appears to be in big trouble here at the hands of Matt Mackenzie, but Sutherland won the match on a pin late in the third period. Delton's Jason Charkowski (top) rides Mike Opolski of Hastings in a 125-pound match. Charkowski won it 8-1. (Photos by Perry Hardin) Lakewood wins twice in double dual with Hastings and Delton Lakewood's wrestling team came up with two victories in a double dual meet Tuesday night with Hastings and Delton, lifting its season record to 5-2. The Vikings beat the host Panthers 36-33 and Hastings 48-22 Delton defeated Hastings 28 44in the third dual meet of the evening. Lakewood, ranked No. 8 in the latest Class B coaches’ state poll, had five pins and a cou­ ple of crucial decisions in two close matches to get past Delton. In one tight matchup. Viking Jerry Jordan, at 125 pounds, edged Jerry Charkowski 7-6. The verdict left Jordan with a 16-3 record for lhe season, while Charkowski now is 19-3. Another close call came al 189 pounds, where Marty Landes came through with a tough 9-6 decision over Malt Rick to improve his season record to 12-6. But a couple of solid matchups went the other way for Lakewood. too. In a mild upset, Jason Thomas (145) record­ ed a pin in 5:32 over Carl Fcdewa. wrestling up a weight class Tuesday, but who was L.H. Lamb tournament champion at 140. Fcdewa. who now is 14-4. had lost earlier in the season to a stale champion from Temperance Bed­ ford and state qualifiers from Bay City Western and West Branch. The other close call was a a 7-6 decision Panther Lonnie Cary pulled out over Andy Michaud. The five pins for Lakcwixxl were recorded by Phil Root (103). D J Waklcy (112). Tom Williams (119). Aaron Ra‘fler (135) and Josh Darling (160) Root’s pin was in just 52 seconds and Darling’s was in 58 seconds Coach Bob Veitch said Williams barely escaped being pinned, but then came back to pin his opponent "I thought the kids were still struggling with illnesses and injuries.” Veitch said. “But they wrestled well and stayed focused, especially against Delton." The Panthers had four pins in the match, from Scan Thomas (130). Jason Thomas (145). Brandon Huskins (171) and Rollie Fer­ ris (275). Shawn Copeland received a forfeit at 140. Delton coach Aaron Tabor said he was a lit­ tle disappointed with lhe results in the dual with Lakewood, "but we bounced back against Hastings. ” Indeed, the Panthers won five matches with Hastings by pins, with four of them, by Scan Thomas (130), Brad Jacobs (160). Travis Homister (171) and Rollie Ferris (275). in less than 60 seconds. The other fall came from Dan Smith (189). Jason Charkowski (125) took an 8-7 deci­ sion from Saxon opponent Mike Opolski and Jason Thomas won 5-4 over Brad Thayer al 145 in a rematch of the championship bout last weekend al the Delton Invitational, where Thomas also prevailed 9-7 Ron Stacey (103) received a forfeit. For the Saxons. Mark Bowman (112), Clayton Mackenzie (119). Tom Brighton (135). Tim Cook (140) and Darrell Slaughter (152) all recorded pins. Mackenzie's came in just 34 seconds and Slaughter's was in 1:06. In Lakewood's match against Hastings, the Vikings got pins from Jerry Jordan (125). Merwin Sutherland (130). Carl Fedcwa (140). Josh Darling (160). Dusty Seavolt (171) Marty Landes (189) and Brad Perkins (275). The fall by Landes was in just 21 seconds. Perkins' was in only 28 seconds and Fcdewa's came in 34 seconds. Phil Root (103) won by forfeit. For Hastings. Clayton Mackenzie (119) and Brad Thayer (145) won by pins and Tom Brighton (135) and Mark Bowman (112) won by 10-t and 12-2 major decisions, respectively. In an exhibition match. Robert Smith (275) of Hastings pinned his Delton opponent in 51 seconds. Hastings will be in two Twin Valley Con­ ference dual meets at Marshall tonight. They will face Hillsdale and make up a meet with Albion that had been postponed Lakewood will be at Okemos tonight in a Capital Circuit dual meet. Delton will wrestle in a quad at Belding with Allegan and Muskegon Catholic Central tonight and will be at Plainwell Monday with Battle Creek Pennfield. Hastings Karate Club members win 24 places Hastings club members captured 24 places in the recent 1993 Winter Mid-Michigan Open karate Championships. Local instructor Steve Echtinaw. a thirddegree black belt, said there were about 250 competitors from Michigan. Canada. Indiana and Ohio. The Hastings club members who were win­ ners and their divisions, were: — Men's Fighting. Brown Belt Light, ken Redman, second place. — Men's Fighting. Green Light. Tom Rosenberg, second. — Men’s Fighting. While Light. Murat Cermak. second. — Senior Fighting. Novice. Dennis Hut­ chings. fourth. — Women's Fighting. Black. Nancy Ham­ mond. first; Rosi Milhians. third. — Women's Fighting. Brown. Jessica Elem, second; Sandy Hopwood, third. — Women's Fighting. Green. Sonja Webb, fourth — Women’s Fighting. White, kathy Rit­ chie. first. — kids’ Fighting. 15-16 Novice. Shawn Chescbro. third. — kids’ Forms. 11-12 Novice. Mike Hull, third. — kids’ Forms. 7-8 Intermediate. Missy Hutchings, second. — kids' Weapons. Intermediate. Paul Henry Felder, third. — Adult Forms. Women. Black. Rosi Milhians. second. — kids' Fighting. 6 Novice. Travis Hud­ son. second — kids’ Fighting. 7-8 Intermediate. Missy Hutchings, second; Ryan Ritchie, third. — kids' Fighting. 9-10 Novice. Brad Den­ nie. second. — kids' Fighting. 13-14 Intermediate. Dean Laansma. second; Wanda Pennington, third. — kids' Fighting. 13-14 Novice. Adam Erway, second; Timothy Warner, third; Jason Preslar. fourth. The Delton and Hastings wrestling coaches said they were mildly pleased w ith the results of the annual Delton Invitational Saturday. Delton finished third in its own tourney with 114 team points and Hastings took fourth with 85ft. Belding took lop honors with 143 ft and Three Rivers was runner-up with 122. Delton coach Aaron Tabor said he is pleas­ ed with lhe progress his team is making "Our older kids are holding strong and our younger kids are coming along slowly.” he said. "Even the kids who got beat were doing things right." Hastings coach David Furrow said, "Our wrestlers performed Ok, considering the closing of school for two days (Wednesday and Thursday) last week. Naturally. I would have preferred that we place higher, both as a team and individually. "We seem to have fallen beh nd where we were before the winter break,' he added. "Hopefully, we will improve after exams." Hastings got off to a good start before the holiday break and was particularly impressive in a second-place finish Dec. 19 in the Allegan Christmas tournament. The Saxons did not have an individual champion Saturday at Delton, but eight team members brought home medals. The host school had three champions among its seven medal winners. The three Panther champions were Rollie Ferris (275 pounds). Jason Charkowski and Jason Thomas (145). Ferris, defending Class B state champion, pinned his way through the tournament and hiked his season record to 20-0. The pin in the opening round was in 1:40 and his secondround fall came in just 17 seconds. He stuck Quenton Boroff of Belding in 3:12 in the championship match. Charkowsta was seeded second in his weight class. He pinned his first opponent in just 48 seconds and then took a tight 6-4 deci­ sion from Hastings* Clayton Mackenzie in the second round. He defeated top-seeded kun Miller 5-0 in the finals to run his season record to 18-2. Jason Thomas lifted his season mark to 17-3 with his three victories Saturday. Also seeded second, he pinned his first foe and took an 8-4 decision Jess Olmstead of Belding before he decisioned top-seeded Brad Thayer of* Hastings 9-7 in lhe championship bout. Thayer was the only Saxon to reach the finals. Before he lost to Thomas, he received a bye and downed Mike Westfahl of Wayland Finishing second for Delton were Scan Thomas (125). Travis Homister (171) and Matt Rick (189). Thomas came in as the first seed and breez­ ed in his first two matches, a pin in 33 seconds and a 17-1 technical fall. But second-seeded Tony Lockwood of Three Rivers upset him 4-2 in lhe finals. Homister was a pleasant surprise at 171. After receiving a bye. he pinned the second seed. Jim Parr of Three Rivers, in 2:32. to reach the finals, where he lost to unbeaten Caledonia grappler Dan Simmons on a pin Rick, a senior wrestling for the first time this season, also was a surprise. "He's not done learning yet." Tabor said. Rick pinned his first opponent in 1:21 and then upset second-seeded Justin Arms of Wayland 4-2 in overtime. He finally lost to Brian krull of Three Rivers in the champion­ ship match. Hastings collected four third-place medals and three fourths. Sparkey Weedall (275) won his first match and then lost to the second-seeded Boroff before he came back to score fast pins of 59 seconds and 22 seconds, with the latter vic­ tory coming in the consolation finals. Brighton pinned Caledonia's highly regard­ ed Mark Rogge in the first round, but he lost to top seed and eventual champion Clay Har­ wood. 6-1. He then won a tough 2-0 match from Delton’s Tom Murphy and squeaked by Three Rivers’ Tom Pearce 5-3 in the consola­ tion finals. Slaughter was seeded first, but after winn­ ing his first match on a 10-0 major decision. he lost on a pin to the eventual champion. Mike Heintzelman of Belding. He came back in the losers' bracket to pin Delton’s Lonnie Cary and win by injury default over Rhett Engleright of Otsego. Andrus surprised his competition, loo. He wasn't seeded and lost to the second seed. Shane Robach. 15-11. in lhe first round. He beat Clint Irwin of Three Rivers in the first round of the losers’ bracket and won a 15-9 decision from Ryan Sinclair in the finals. Finishing fourth were Steve Risner of Delton (112) and Clayton Mackenzie (119). Mike Opolski (125) and Ryan Madden (189) of Hastings. "ft was a great tournament," Tabor said. "And we had a lot of help from fans, parents and teachers to help make it run smoothly." Delton then will wrestle Belding, Allegan and Muskegon Catholic Central Thursday evening at Belding and the following Monday will be at home against Plainwell and Battle Creek Pennfield. Pennfield matmen beat Maple Valley Battle Creek Pennfield defeated Maple Valley 61-9 in a nonleague dual wrestling meet Tuesday night. The Lions managed only two victories dur­ ing the evening. Lance Mead (103 pounds) registered a 7-4 decision over Darren Camburen and Jack Cripe (119) pinned his opponent in 1:29. In a couple of mild upsets, two of Maple Valley’s stronger wrestlers. Grant Simpson (130) and Matt Bowen (140) lost decisions. Simpson lost an 11-8 major decision to Pennfield's Bart Leonard and Bowen suffered an 11-8 defeat at lhe hands of Brian Winters. Maple Valley last week Thursday defeated the Lakewood "B" unit. 52-24. The Lions tonight will be at home against Hopkins and Bath and next Tuesday they will be at Union City for a double dual with the host Chargers and Constantine. BOWLING SCORES Sunday Afternoon Mixed 4 Mustangs 9-3; Crazy Ones 8-4; Cripples 7-5; Red Barons 6-6; Ball Bangers 5-7; Bud 1-11. Mens High Games and Series - B Ruthniff 202-555; P. Dryer 190-493; L. Tracy 491; D Carpenter 169-486. M. Vaughn 179-476; B. Redman 162-445; S. Redman 177-436; T. Burke 149-405; F Wagner 155-394; D. Smith 142; S. Pond 131 Womens High Games and Series - B Tracy 172-508; S. Frisbie 149-425; D. Carpenter 157-425; C. Pond 177-415; A. King 138-394; T. Potter 149-393; T Hayes 167; I. Ruthniff 162; J. Vaughn 148; S. Pat­ ten 147. Thursday Angels McDonalds 53-15; Nashville Chiropratic 38-30; Hardluck Bowlers 35-29; Stefanos Pizza 30ft-37ft; Olde Towne Tavern 30-34; Unknowns 29ft-38ft; G & D 27ft-40ft; Ray James Elec. 24ft-31 ft. Good Games and Series - k. Leinaar 130; T. Christian 179-188; C. Nichols 189; M. In­ gram 156; S. Dunn 198; J. DelCatto 150; S. Snider 152; k. McMillon 153; B. Moody 206-584; C. Burpee 151; B. Huss 141; A. Perez 191; J. Lewis 200-501; D. Innes 156; J. Bolo 137; B.G. Cuddahee 145; C. Cuddahee 177; S. Griffith 119; C. Griffith 134; D. Feldkamp 153. Rec. #3 Carlton Center Ex. 11-1; Outlaws 10-2; Fairchild’s 9-3; Freeport Supply 9-3; Drunk 6-6; Classic Realty 5-7; Freeport Elevator 4-8; Barry Auto 4-8; Davis Roofing 2-10. 30 or more over avg.: R. Binkowski 140-363; M. Spencer 188-413; M. Porritt 192-532; T. Humphrey 185-473; H. Porritt 185-464; D. Walton 155-378; J. Conner 191-471; R. Neymeiyer 210-557; E. Olson 211-511; T. Eckert 184-519; J. Buehler 175-461; M. Maurer 180411; S. Shipman 163-471; D. Calihan 201-552; M. Davis 181-482; D. Lambert 204-561; M. Chris­ tiansen 177-482; C. kellcr 190-512; D. Leonard 185-468. Tuesday Mixed Misfits 13-7; Consumers Concrete 13-7; 3 J’s 12-8; Mass Confusion 12-8; Woodmansee Construction 11-9; Middle Lakers 11-9; Naughty & Nice 9-11; NKOTB 9-11; Thornap­ ple Valley Equipment 8-12; Mason/Davis Line 8-12; Cascade Home Improvement 8-12; Neil’s Printing 4-14. Mens High Games & Scries G. Hause 209-577; J. Weeks 224; B. Ludescher 170; S. Lyttle 188-489; K. Wood 191-496; M. Davis 210-536; F. Wagner 177-429; P. Scobey 205; Rick Eaton 199; M. Maurer 186. High Games & Series R. Cole 188; J. Bryans 152; R. Burch 185; T. Crabtree 136-392; D. McCole 183; J. Gasper 190; B. Johnson 184-480; E. Johnson 178; D. Service 188. Bowlerettes Ardrus of Hastings 47-29; Heckers Ins. 39-38; Good Time Pizza 39-37; D.J. Electr 38-37; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 37-39; Al and Pete’s Sport Shop 36ft-39ft; kent Oil 35ft-40ft; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 35-41. Good Gaines and Series - E. Vanasse 198-477; J. Hamilton 16S458; E. Ulrich 191-477; S. Merrill 179-497; S. VanDenberg 196-532; G. Otis 181-436; G.Potter 188-454; D. Coenen 214-555; B. Maker 177-456; T. Christopher 197-554; J. Decker 184-463 Good Games - D Morawski 177; B Wilson 182; k. Fowler 153; M. Murrick 155; L. Schantz 157; T. Loftus 152. Thursday A.M. Hummers 42-26; Something Simple 40-28; Algonquin Farm 38-30; Leftovers 36ft-31 ft; Weltons 35-33; Question Marks 34-34; Valley Realty 34-34; Marys 33 ft-34 ft; Slow Pokes 33ft-34ft; Bosleys 30-38; Varneys 28ft-39ft; Nashville Chiropractic Center 23-45. Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 198-539; M. Dull 177-483; k. Thomason 164-477; B. Johnson 176-471; L. Johnson 163-452; S. Lambert 161-445; J. Appelman 169-424; T. J oppie 163-410; I. Secber 156-407; M. Chaffee 128-346; A. Allen 174; M. Atkinson 173; R. kuempcl 166; B. Burton 160; M.L. Bitgood 149; B. Fisher 144; M. Sleinbrecher 142; B. Norris 138; L. Allen 138; P. Croinger 131. Moose Mixed 9 and A Wiggle 47-21; Four Nutz 46-22; Lucky Strikes 43-25; Sears and Service 39ft-28ft; 3 Ponies Tack 37-27; Odd Balls 36ft-3lft; MixedNuts 36ft-3Ift; Middle Lakes 36-32; Gillons Construction 35-33; Ten Pins 34-34; Heads Out 33-35; Rocky 4 30-38; Four R s 29ft-38ft; keglers 29-39; Late Comers 28-40; Big O’s 27-41; 4 Stars 26-42; Bye 20-48. Mens High Game and Series - B. Madden 221-595; B. Ruthruff 218-548; M. Garber 171-466; A. Heinrichsen 165; R. McDonald 206; W. Lydy 234; J Barnum 220-600; J. kasinsky 203-516; A. Taylor 599; B. keeler 189; W. Gillons 219-489. Womens High Game and Series - J. Mad­ den 188-493; R. Lydy 181-496; M. Garber 200-545; F Ruthruff 224-583; M. Snyder 181-527; G. Meaney 174; k. keeler 177; N. Taylor 180-456; O. Gillons 202-463. Monday Mixers Rowdie Girls 46 ft-29 ft; Dads Post <241 45- 1; Girrbachs 43-33; Outward Appearance 3 43-33; Deweys Auto Body 42-34; Miller Real Estate 41-35; Three Ponies Tack 39-37; Jo’s Bookkeeping 39-37; Two J's 37ft-38ft; Grandmas Plus One 36-40; Sabre Manufac­ turing 34-42; Hastings Bowl 33ft-42ft; Michelob 30ft-45ft; TM Lassies 22-54 Good Games - M. Meehan 139; C. Allen 136; R. Hudson 135; A. Hall 172; J. Mercer 160; C. Trumbull 163; B. Thomason 180; A. Swanson 137; M. Snowden 168; J. Ogden 180; B. Anders 177; M kill 179. Good Games and Series - F. Schneider 157-460; S. VanDenburg 202-545; H. Coenen 185-519; S Mckcc 170-488; D Coenen 188-491; D. Larsen 202-490; V. Carr 168-493; B. Green 168-472. Sunday Night Mixed BSers 50-30; Die Hards 50-30; Red and Black 48-32; Rude Ones 46-34; Alley Cats 45-35; Wanders 44-36; Realls Rotten 44-36; Load Hogs 43-37; H & H 42-38; Left Overs 42-38; Friends 41-39; Holey Rollers 40-40, TNT 40-40; Country Km 38-42; Hooter Crew 35-45; Misfits 32-48; Get Along Gang 30-50 Mens Nice Games and Series - J Barnum 225-605; D Snyder 186-511; J. Haight 236-601; k. Lambeth 201; G. Sutliff 173; B. Allen 188; J. kubek 186; J. Thomason 171. Womens Nice Games and Series - D. Snyder 224-502; k. Becker 180-522; D Van­ Camp 203; R. Mapes 150; J. Ogden 161; L. Friend 144; M. Hodges 186. D. Lambeth 182; L. Barnum 189. YMCA Youth Council's Men's Basketball Standings C League W-L Riverbend............................. 4-0 Ag. Boys.........................................................3-1 Hastings Mutual............................................2-2 Viatec.............................................................. 1-3 Miller Real Estate.........................................0-4 A League Hamilton Exc................................................ 4-0 Petersons........................................................ 2-2 Hastings Savings and Loan........................... 1-3 B League: Minor Clearview Properties.....................................4-0 Garrisons........................................................ 4-1 Larry Poll Realty...........................................3-1 Viking............................................................. 2-3 Fiberglass........................................................ 1-4 FlexFab...........................................................0-5 B League: Major Cappon Oil.....................................................5-1 L.W. Merchants............................................4-1 Piston Ring.....................................................3-3 Bosley............................................................. 2-4 Grahic Embrodery........................................ 1-4 Greenfield Guards......................................... 0-4 Results C League - Miller Real Estate 22 vs. Hastings Mutual 27; Ag. Boys 27 vs. Viatec 26. B Minor League - Hastings Fiberglass 45 vs. Viking 48; FlexFab 54 vs. Garrison 57. B Major League - Cappon Oil 83 vs. Bosley Pharmacy 73; Piston Ring 64 vs. Graphic Embrodery 47. A League - Hastings Savings and Loan 68 vs. Cappon Oil 79; Petersons 59 vs. Hamilton Exc. 82. YMCA High School 3 on 3 Standings Division I W-VT Tobias..........................................................3-0-0 Bell...............................................................2-1-0 Walden.........................................................1-2-0 Smith............................................................ 1-2-0 Mathews...................................................... 0-3-0 Willison.......................................................0-3-0 Division II Vandenburg................................................ 3-0-1 DeMott........................................................ 3-1-1 Me Alvey..................................................... 2-0-1 Maxon......................................................... 2-1-0 Cook............................................................. 1-2-0 Miles............................................................0-3-0 kuhlman...................................................... 0-4-0 Be Well Informed! Read the BANNER Every Week! Available by subscription or at news counters throughout greater Barry County! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 21, 1993 Hastings man admits to molesting 9-year old girl A Hastings man admitted in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday that he fondled a 9-year-old girl last March. Daniel L. Brookens, 37, said he touched the girl through her clothes when she was at his house one night. Brrokens pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was originally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct, but pleaded guilty to the reduced charge as pan of a plea-bargain agreement. The reduced charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Sentencing is Feb. 11. Another area man. Shelbyville resident Kort Vandcrveen. 60. 6695 S. Boulter, admitted in court Thursday that he had sexual contact with an 11-year-old girl in September. Vandcrveen pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for the dropping of the original charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Sentencing was set for Feb. 18. In other court business: • Jeffery J. Garland. 19. of 13710 Bird Road. Dowling, admitted being part of a group who vandalized a church building and a graveyard last July in Baltimore Township. Garland said he and the others were "just having fun” when they broke windows in the building, took American flags from graves and knocked over dozens of headstones and monuments. Garland pleaded guilty to one charge of malicious destruction of tombstones in exchange for the dropping of a second Police investigating theft of donation jar Hastings City Police said they are continuing to investigate the theft last week of a donation jar from Tom's Market on East Stale Road. According to police, two young white males went into the store Jan. 13 while the clerk was outside shoveling snow. The clerk told police she came back inside the store and went down one of the aisles to keep an eye on the teens. She could not find them, but discovered a donation jar for the Mary Jane Straley fund-raiser was missing. The jar contained about $40. A witness outside lhe store reported seeing the two teens come out of lhe store and walk down the street laughing. The clerk said she recognized one of the teens and gave his name to police. Police found the teen at his home and questioned him about the incident. The youth admitted taking the jar of money and gave lhe jar to the officer. He said the other teen had taken lhe money home with him. The officer brought lhe jar to the clerk at the market and she identified it as the one which had been taken from the store. Police are still attempting to contact the other teen. The donation jar was part of an area-wide effort to raise money for Hastings resident Mary Jane Straley. who has cancer, but no insurance to cover the cost of treatment. A benefit for Straley is being planned for Jan. 30 at lhe B’rry County Expo. There will be an auction, a buffet dinner and dance. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Ex-police chief suing Lake Odessa village Retired Chief of Police Glenn Dcsgrangcs will receive the final disposition on his lawsuit agamst the Village of Lake Odessa for workman's compensation benefits. A workmen's compensation magistrate will bear the case Feb. 9 in Grand Rapids, said village attorney Glen Hickey, of lhe firm of Smith. Haughey. Rice and Roegge. P.C. Dcsgrangcs charges that the mental and physical stress of his job as police chief aggravated a heart condition that forced him to take a leave of absence in January of 1992. He went on leave following an episode which placed him in Blodgett Hospital on New Year’s Day. The magistrate, who will hear proofs, will make a decision on whether Desgranges heart condition is work related, says Hickey. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE I CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 F or Sale . 1 htiques & Collectibles} Thank You QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, 3 months old. (still in plastic) cost $850. Sacrifice $275 or best. 517-627-9494,_________ OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740 SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec lhe selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 FOR LICENSED DAYCARE Call Tracy 945-^523. CARD OF THANKS I want to thank my dear family for the most pleasant surprise party they sprung on me on my 80th birthday. 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See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Breadway Hastings - 945-9554 W ■ E malicious destruction charge, a breaking and entering charge and a charge of malicious destruction of a building. The charge of destroying a tombstone is punishable by up to five years in prison. A Feb. 11 sentencing date was set. • A Feb. 11 resentencing date was scheduled for Plainwell resident Garencc A. Reed, 48, of 9580 Marsh Road. Reed was sentenced last March to 32 to 48 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of selling marijuana. Reed also had been ordered to pay $3,500 in fines and costs. Resentencing was approved after it was discovered that two of the prior convictions used to determine the severity of Reed's sentence should not have been included. No attorney had been appointed to represent Reed in those cases. With the exclusion of those prior convictions, Reed can receive a reduced sentence of up to 12 months in prison. • A Feb. 11 pre-trial date was set for Archie W. Boyd, 28, of 7000 Keyes Road, Bellevue. Boyd is charged with malicious destruction of property over $100, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, and carrying a firearm with unlawful intent, all felonies. He also faces misdemeanor charges of possessing marijuana, possessing a firearm while under the influence of al­ cohol, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault. Boyd stood mute to the charges Dec. 17 and a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf. The assault charge is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, the malicious destruction charge carries a sentence of up to four years in prison and the firearm charge has a maximum sentence of five years in prison. • A Feb. 4 pre-trial date and a Feb. 8 trial date were set for Jason B. Royal, 20. of 4891 Lawrence Road. Nashville. Royal is charged with two counts of breaking into an automobile. The charges are both punishable by up to five years in prison. Royal is accused of breaking into a car in Castleton Township in 1990. Royal was originally placed on two years of probation in the case because he had no prior convictions when the incident occurred. He was ordered al the lime to serve 300 hours of community service and pay $623 in fines, court costs and restitution. His probation was revoked in December after be violated it by failing to pay fines and court costs or perform his community service. • Matthew M. Shultz, 19, of 3800 Buehler Road. Hastings, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years’ probation for stealing a pair of cross-country skis from a house on Buehler Road. He was also fined $3,000. Shultz was allowed to plead guilty to lhe charge of larceny from a building in exchange for lhe dropping of two charges of breaking and entering. Shultz was originally accused of breaking into the home two separate times. During a December pre-trial, Shultz's Blood. What Every American Should Know. Court News attorney. Brad Johnson, said Shultz broke into the home the first time to "get away from his family." The second time, according to Johnson. Shultz broke into lhe home, "look some skis” and "hocked them." • Nashville teenager Steven K. Harshman, of 124 Washington St., pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny from a building in exchange for the dropping of a charge of false pretenses over $100. The charges stem from an incident in October when 19-ycar-old Harshman allegedly claimed to have turned 750 lbs. of copper in for scrap at the Padnos Louts Iron and Metal Co. in Hastings. Harshman is accused of giving the company a bogus receipt for the copper and having the company write him a $495 check for it. Harshman claimed during the Jan. 14 pre­ trial that he found the receipt in the garbage while visiting the scrap metal business and brought it back the next day to cash it in. The larceny charge is punishable by up to four years in prison. A Feb. 18 sentencing date was scheduled. • Janace K. Harris, 38, of 9971 Oak Grove Road, Howell, was sentenced by Judge Richard M. Shuster to 16 to 24 months in prison for writing a check with no account. Harris pleaded guilty to the charge in December in exchange for dropping two other counts of writing bad checks and habitual offender charges. Harris was accused of writing a $195 check to Eberhard, a $50 check to Subway and an $85 check to Felpa isch. • Angela M. Simmons, 21, of 7400 South Wall Lake Road. Cloverdale, was acquited of arson charges Jan. 6 after a threc-day jury trial. Simmons was accused of setting a newspaper and two magazines on fire in an alleged attempt to bum a building in which she'd been living. The building, located at 7689 South Wall Lake Road, had been sold via land contract to a man who then rented the upstairs apartment in lhe building to Simmons, according to testimony. Simmons was allegedly upset because she'd been ordered to vacate the premises by the holder of the land contract, who was in the process of foreclosing on the land contract. Testimony in a preliminary exam prior to the trial indicated that an acquaintance of Simmons had been asked by Simmons to burn some papers in an ashtray, and had done so before leaving the building. The acquaintance returned to lhe building later, she testified during the preliminary exam, and told police she discovered the fire in lhe living room of the upstairs apartment and stomped it out. Damage was limited to a plate-sized scorching of a wood floor. According to preliminary exam testimony, Simmons* mother accused the acquaintance of starting the fire. Slippery roads blamed for four car accident J-Ad Graphics News Service A truck driver and a Middleville resident were the unofficial heroes Friday hi a fourcar accident that sent four teenage boys to the hospital. Middleville resident Diaries Pullen said be flagged down a passing truck driven by Gerald E. Van Dcrme of Grand Rapids, and the two men put out a car fire after the car collided with a van. The accident occurred al 4:30 p.m. on M­ 37 near Garbow Road north of Middleville, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Mike Miller. 16, of 107 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, was northbound on M-37 in a 1983 Oldsmobile when he lost control of his vehicle and it slid sideways into the southbound lane, deputies said. It was struck broadside on the passenger side by a south­ bound van driven by Kathryn Price, 35, of 3417 Loop Road, Middleville. Price and two 11-year-old passengers, her son Andrew and his friend Adam Smith of Noflke Drive. Caledonia, were wearing their seat belts and escaped injury. Price was later examined by Pennock Hospital emergency room personnel and released. Miller and passengers Richard DeBruinc. 18, of Three Rivers, Ryan Nevins, 16, of Hastings, and Christopher Hawthorne. 15, of Hastings were transported to Pennock Hospital, where Miller was treated and re­ leased. Hawthorne was not treated. Nevins was admitted and was listed in satisfactory condition Tuesday. DeBruinc was taken from Pennock to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was listed in fair condition Tuesday with a spinal injury. None of the occupants in lhe Miller car were wearing seat belts. Pullen said he was leaving Caledonia, driving north on M-37, when he came upon the accident. He saw steam rising from the Miller car. he said, and then realized it was smoke. He said he knew trucks are required to carry fire extinguishers, so he flagged down the driver of a Lcscoa truck. Van Dcrme. Pullen and Van Dcrme put the fire out with an extinguisher before a Thomapplc-Ke Hogg fire truck arrived on the scene, Pullen said. Deputy Ted DeMott said the fire was probably in lhe electrical wiring of the vehi­ cle. DeMott said that when Van Dcrme stopped to help Pullen, a car driven by Sherri L. Korborn. 23, of Hastings, plowed into the back end of the Lescoa truck. Korborn was uninjured, but lhe car had to be towed away. A fourth vehicle wound up in lhe ditch af-‘ ter the accident when the driver, Cara L. Errair, 19, of Middleville, attempted to slow down for traffic backed up from the accident, struck a patch of ice, and lost control of the vehicle. Errair was uninjured. The Sheriffs Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police and the Middleville Police Department. 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Worth, TX 76101. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-nsk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of lhe most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BIOOO BANKS PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. — Icy road conditions caused an accident Monday which injured two Delton residents, Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. Police said Betty J. Lelo, 49, of 9114 Norris Road, was driving south on Lockshore Drive near Cressey Road at 4:45 p.m. when she lost control of her car on an icy patch of road. The car went off the road into the ditch, hit an embank­ ment and spun around. Lelo received some bruises and her passenger, Anthony J. Leto, 8, suffered a minor neck injury. They were both taken to Borgess Hospital where they were treated and released. Snowmobile accident injures Hastings man BALTIMORE TWP. — A Hastings man was injured in a snowmobile mishap Wednesday. Jan. 13. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Robert M. Acker. 45, of 2794 E. Quimby Road, told deputies he was riding his snowmobile at 4:15 p.m. along Cloverdale Road, just west of South Bedford Road, when another snowmobile in front of him turned into a driveway. Acker said he swerved to miss lhe snowmobile and ran into a nearby mailbox. Deputies said the snowmobile was not damaged, but Acker had three broken ribs from hitting the mailbox. Acker was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Dowling man hurt in rear-end collision JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A rear-end collision on Leinaar Road near Manning Lake Road Sunday morning left a Dowling man injured, Michigan State Police from lhe Hastings post said. According to police. Roland L. Ferris Jr.. 17, of 160 Leinaar Road, Banfield, tried turning north into his driveway at 9:45 a.m. but missed it. due to snowy conditions. When he began backing up to try again, he was rear-ended by Dowling resident Brooks A. Bancroft, 17, of 557 Bristol Lake. Bancroft told police he was heading west on Leinaar when he crested a hill and saw Ferris' pickup truck backing up. He said he tried to avoid Ferris, but failed. Bancroft was injured in lhe accident and taken to Leila Hospital where he was treated and released. Ferris was not injured. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-01-28.pdf 4fef63146e5b319eec75561cb2c982ba PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBUC LlBPAkT 121 S CHtl’CHSI WShMu.Ml 4JjSel831 Gun Lake braces for Winter Fest Lakeview's size Two-headed calf subdues Saxons dies in Woodland See Page 3 See Page 10 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 28. 1993 VOLUME 138. NO 47 PRICE 25* News Assessments expected to jump for all but one twp. Briefs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Symphony concert will be Feb. 27 The Grand Rapids Symphony will per­ form an all-Beethovcn program al 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 27. at the newlyrenovaied Central School Auditorium in Hastings. The concert, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County, is intended io offer area people a chance to hear world-class music in a small-town atmosphere fo» an economical price, said chairwoman Diane S. Smith. Pianist David Owen-Norris, winner of the Gilmore Competition, also will per­ form at the concert. The symphony orchestra, now mark­ ing its 63rd year, will be conducted by Catherine Comet. The group includes 39 salaried and 60 part-time professional musicians. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. A pre-concert dinner package also is available through the Arts Council. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the County Seat RcMauraut. The menu will include a choice of chicken Kiev or baked cod with lemon crumbs. The $24 package includes dinner, gratuity and concert ticket. Reservations for the dinner must be made by Feb. 19 by calling Arts Council President Rick Graf at 945-9529. Sloppy joe supper slated The Exchange Club of Hastings will have a sloppy joe supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 5, in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Included on the menu will be sloppy joe sandwiches, potato chips, raw vegetables, beverage and a “make it yourself” ice cream sundae bar. Cost is $3.50 per person. Children under 3V4 years old are free. Tickets are available at T & M Tire, Barlow Florists, Brand's Photographic or from any Exchange Club member. Courts and Law bids to be opened Bids for constructing the proposed new Courts and Law Building in Hastings will be opened at 2 p.m. Tues­ day. Feb. 23. in the Barry County Board of Commissioners’ chambers in the county courthouse. Blood drive set for Feb. 1 and 8 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have bloood drives in Nashville Monday, Feb. 1, and Gun Lake Feb 8. The blood bank at the United Methodist Church in Nashville will take place from I to 7 p.m. The drive at the Gun lake Community Church will from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Red Cross Director Karen Despres said there usually is a shortage of blood donors after the holiday season. At the same time, there is an increase in ac­ cident- -p elective surgeries, which create ■ ’hages in the blood supply. All J.-, have to do js gjvc American feed Cross a pint of Wood and *b°a,/n Uour and 15 to 20 minutes of yoyr«” Ptespres said. “The process of giving bl:xxj almost painless, just a needle pi^ in the arm. and supplies right now arc critically low in all blood types. Per Irore information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. M<;re NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Final figures for Barry County s 1993 residential tax assessment increases will not be available until the first week in February, but Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said the average rate increase in the county’s assessed value will be about 15 percent. This year’s figures reflect two years of inflation instead on one, Scarbrough said. The rise is larger thrui normal because of the freeze on last year’s assessments. Irving Township has the dubious distinc­ tion of having the largest jump at a countyprojected rate of 26 percent, while Baltimore Township residents likely will sec no increase. However because of tlic effects of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment, the actual taxes may be around the rate of in­ flation. Figures from the Michigan Department of Treasury, also subject to revision, show the 1993 average residential assessment in­ creases for the townships arc: Assyria, 13.6 percent: Baltimore. -2.0: Barry, 9: Carlton, 25.6, Castleton, 6.4: Hastings, 17.9: Hope, 20.7: Irving, 34.3; Johnstown, 24.7; Maple Grove, 7.2; Orangeville, 16; Rutland, 21.4; Thornapple, 16.1, Woodland, 15.2 and Yankee Springs. 8.3 percent. The city of Hastings' residential assess­ ment increase was listed at 11.4. Scarbrough and Appraiser Tom Doyle say they realize that the method of calculating property taxes is confusing. Each year, the process for figuring prop­ erty taxes starts when local officials are ob­ ligated by state law to calculate one-half of the true cash value of the property in their taxing unit, be it county, township, school, city or village. Doyle said. That 50 percent figure is the state equal­ ized valuation, or SEV. That’s the amount on which the property taxes are calculated. For example, if a home is valued at $100,000, the SEV is $50,000. Officials find the true cash value of the property by using sales figures for property purchased during the previous year. Property taxes increase when new buyers of property pay more than the last recorded true cash value for that property, which brings the SEV up with it, Doyle explained. If a home owner has a home valued at $80,000 and sells it for $120,000, the SEV also will rise. While all classes are subject to the same procedure, the residential class of property has the most sales activity of any of the classes, and usually affects the average Barry County resident. The different classes of property include residential, commercial, industrial, agricul­ tural. developmental, timber over cut and personal. Different taxing uni. < will likely have different amounts of mt Cage allocated for schools, county, special education, fire pro­ tection, or cemetery maintenance. To calculate property tax, a homeowner can figure $1 per mill for each thousand dollars of SEV. For instance, based on a 50 mill tax levy, property with $50,000 SEV. would have a tax of $50 for each $1,000 of SEV or $2,500. Complicating tax matters is the Headlec Amendment, which says a taxing unit may not levy taxes on any amount of the in­ creased value of the property above the rate of inflation, unless the voters approve an "oveiride" of the amendment. In the residential class in Barry County, the increase in the assessed valuation does exceed inflation, so the Headlec Amendment requires a "rollback” to the level of inflation, tentatively set at 3.2 per­ cent this year. All taxing bodies can ask for an override of Headice, but usually any gain for villages and townships is so small they don’t go to the voters. Schools, on the other hand, sometimes operate with as much as 35 mills, and often ask for a Headlec override at a special elec­ tion or the annual June school election. A Headlec override allows the school district to levy the full millage increase be­ yond the inflation rate. Assuming no Hcadlee override. Irving Township residents' tax bills will be very close to the inflation rate, Doyle said. There are other factors that influence the final tax bill property owners receive. Any citizen can dispute his tax assessment and property class during the annual Board of Review held in March. What can't be argued is the state-man­ dated methods used to calculate property taxes. Doyle advises anyone who has questions about property taxes, at any time of year, to call the assessor and talk to him or her. The assessor can give a much more de­ tailed explanation, covering all of the facets of property taxes. Road Commission chair can't keep $6,300 by Mary Warner Barry County Road Commissioners gave Road Commission Chairman Robert Russell $6,300 last September for acting as their agent in a land acquisition deal. Russell subsequently returned the money to the Road Commission treasury, but not until members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners asked him to do so. Russell served as negotiator for the Road Commission's purchase of a 69-acrc gravel pit on Dowling Road in Baltimore Township. Russell received a flat three per­ cent commission on the $210,000 purchase. The decision to pay Russell the commis­ sion was made by the Road Commission last August. The three-member commission gave final approval for the land purchase at a Sept. 16 special meeting. At a Sept. 22 meeting Russell and the two other commis­ sioners approved the issuance of a $6,300 check to Russell. The payment to Russell was noted in Road Commission minutes, which are sent every month to the Board of Commissioners. According to Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson, when members of the County Board’s Development Committee saw the Road Commission minutes, they asked Peterson to get a legal opinion from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office as to whether the three percent fee was allowable. The prosecutor's office advised the Development Committee that the transac­ tion was not proper, Peterson said. The Development Committee then gave Russell a copy of the prosecutor's opinion, Peterson said, and suggested to Russell that he pay the money back, which he did. The matter was not brought up before the public at the County Board's subsequent meetings. Peterson said Russell was "not aware" be could not receive the fee. Russell could not be reached for comment. Russell is paid $2,400 annually to serve as a road commissioner. Peterson said the primary reason the three percent fee was considered an improper payment was because the County Board establishes the road commissioners' salary, and Russell's work on the land deal was ' part of his duty and responsibility" as a commissioner. The road commissioners "don’t get additional pay over what the (county) commission has ap­ proved." Peterson said. The Road Commission has received the same yearly salary since 1985, according to Gary Vandccar, Road Commission secretary. Peterson said Russel! approached the county Board's Finance Committee earlier this past year with a request for a salary in­ crease. The request was referred to the Development Committee, which oversees the Road Commission. The Development Committee "decided to not recommend an increase." Peterson said. Road Commission members attend at least two commission meetings a month, lasting an average of two to four hours, ac­ cording to Jack L. Kineman, Road Commission engineer/manager. Commissioners also attend meetings of other governmental bodies, such as the County Road Association of Michigan. And many special meetings of the commission are held during the year. The commissioners also hold a week-long session once a year with officials from the county’s 16 townships to establish priorities for road work. "This board is asked to do more than they can do on a part-time basis." Kineman said. Russell buys and sells cattle as a profes­ sion. Kineman said. Commissioner Jack Lenz is a crop farmer. John Barnett is a re­ tired banker. Barnett was a road commission member at the time of the gravel pit acquisi- See COMMISSIONER, cont. pg. 6 County rents tower space to help 911 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor To enhance communications between law enforcement, emergency services and the county’s new Enhanced 911 Central Dispatch Center, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a contract to rent space on a tower owned by Century Ceilunet in Assyria Township. ’We have a dead spot for radios (in the county),*' explained County Board Vice Chairman Robert Wenger, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Board Chairman Orvin Moore. Using the Century Ceilunet tower is ex­ pected to correct the radio communication problem of static and interference in that area and improve reception. The six-ycar contract will amount to a monthly cost of $200 the first year. $220 the second year, $240 the third vear, $260 the fourth year, $280 the fifth year, and $300 the sixth year. "Actually that's a good price,’’ said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. Some other price quotes from other com­ panies were as high as $1,200 per month. The county has the option io cancel the contract with Century Ceilunet after the first year. Barry County Transit, which provides public transportation to county residents, is seeking federal and slate grant funds for op- See TOWER, cont. on page 3 Gun Lake ready for Winter Festival The crew that worked on setting up the Gun lake Winter Festival stage line up for a PHOTO. Trying to keep warm in the zero-degree temperatures are (first row. from left) Darrin Boyce. Andre Liceage. Jonathon Van Huisen, (second row) Marci Mulder. Karen Despres. Jaimie Wright. Judy Fein, Pam Hanchera. Tina Szym- borski. Randy Lettinga. Erica Van Huisen. Art Smith, Dan Stevens, (third row) Alex Liceaga, Ray Diehl, Jody Van Huisen. Kevin Meaton, Dale Hanchera and Pat O'Keefe. More details about this weekend's festival ap­ pear in a story on Page 3 of this week's Banner. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 Illegal handicapped parking to cost more by David T. Young Editor It s going to be more expensive soon to park illegally in handicapped spaces in Hastings. The Hastings City Council's Ordinance Committee has asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance to increase fines for such violations. As soon as council approves the amended ordinance, the new fee schedules will take effect. New storytimes set at library Professional storytellers. Hastings area business people, students and volunteers will read to pre-school children every Friday at 10:30 am. at the Hastings Public Library. Professional storyteller Margaret Christensen will visit once each month, as will Mabel Boy Ion. The story sessions will feature teachers as readers in July and volunteer students in August. Some of the readers will come from such varied walks of life as the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. McDonald's Restaurant. Bosley Phar­ macy and Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray­ Eight different crafts will be offered this year to help celebrate the holidays Story time coordinator Michelle Bcnningfield recommends parents pick up 'hot pink" 1993 storytime schedules at the library . DDA Board meets Feb. 4 The Hastings Downtown Develop­ ment Authority will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 4. at City Hall council chambers in Hastings Elderly to get free tax help Free tax counseling sessions for the elderly wili be available at three loca­ tions during the tax season. Sessions will be held Tuesdays, star­ ling Feb. 2. at the Middleville VFW; Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting Feb. 3. at Hidden Valley Estates; and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Feb. 4 at the Barry County Commssion on Aging. Help will be available from Tax Counseling for the Elderly to people 60 years and older in preparing their tax forms. For more information, call 945-3235 or 795-9601 Schools planning special meeting A special meeting of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Feb. 1. in the vocal music room of the Hastings Middle School. The purpose is to provide an oppor­ tunity for parents and other community residents to learn about a proposed staff development plan that will change students' daily schedules The proposed plan calls for teachers to spend one morning a month working on school improvement and curriculum revision projects that they can’t get done in after-school meetings. Because of that, the start of classes would be delayed for two hours those mornings, though no instruction time would be lost because other days in the school year would be lengthened by about seven minutes. Also, during the time the teachers arc working on school improvement and curriculum revision projects, alternate activities for elementary and middle school students are planned so children won't have to stay home alone. Mental Health Board to meet The monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Health Services will be at 8 a.m. Thursday. Feb 4. in the conference room For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041 Adolescent home open house set The Peach Tree adolescent group home will have an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. today at 4850 East Dowling Road. Probate, juvenile and youth bureau staffs will be on hand, as will hosts Den­ nis and Rosemary Witham. The group home prgram works in con­ junction with Barry County Juvenile Court to provide rehabilitation for six delinquent young males The staff al the new home consists of house parents, a case worker and probation officer, counselors and court-approved relief help. Peachtree offers hands-on training and skill development. Each resident is re­ quired to develop and complete an in­ dividual project involving agriculture, mechanics, woodworking, etc The goal at Peachtree is to have residents complete the program and return home or proceed to independent living. Under the new rules, those caught parking illegally in handicapped spaces will pay $75. If violators wait 10 days before paying, the fine will go up to $75. If they wait for more than 29 days, the penalty will be $95. The current fine schedule is $25 for less than 10 days. $35 for 10 to 29 days and $45 for more than 29 days. Councilman Harold Hawkins said the city is well within its rights to increase the fines. News Briefs 'Sweetheart Ball* slated for Feb. 6 The first annual Sweetheart Charity Ball, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, will be held at 8 p.m. Friday . Feb. 6. at the Barry Expo Center Karen Despres, director of the local Red Cross chapter, said the charity ball shouldn't be confused with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's Auction and Sweetheart Dance Feb 27 at the Hastings Country Club. The charity ball if the first fund­ raising event to benefit the Red Cross’ campaign for new offices. Other events being considered include golf outings, howling tournaments and a "rock-athon" by Hastings High School students. Despres said the current Red Cross of­ fices above the JU Penney store in downtown Hastings arc inaccessible to the elderly and handicapped. The local chapter would like to move into a ground-floor facility. Dress will be casual, there will be no alcohol, but refreshments will be served. There also will be a drawing, at about 10 p.m.. for several prizes. Each ticket will cost $5 in advance or $7.50 at the door. Tickets may be pur­ chased at the Red Cross office. WBCH. Farmer's Insurance. Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers and Daisy Mac’s Tavern. Right to Life* is reorganizing The Barry County Right to Life organization is in the formative stages, according to its chapter president, the Rev. Jim Schncnck. The group had a dinner and meeting last Thursday. on the eve of the 20th an­ niversary of the U.S Supreme Court decision. Roe vs. Wade, which made abortion legal. Brian Cusack, director of development for Michigan Right to Life, was the speaker. He said pro-life organizations will have to be more vigilant now that a pro-choice president is in the White House. The Barry County group was re­ formed last May. Its officers, other than Schenck, are Conneie Hawk, vice presi­ dent; Becky Meek, secretary; and Tammie Right, treasurer. Ice fishing event planned A 4-H "fun day on the ice" for Ionia and Barry County youngsters is being planned for 8 a.m. until dark Saturday. Feb. 20. at Jordan Lake. Jeff McCausey. a 4-h outdoor leader, will oversee the event and help teach kids the dos and don’ts of ice fishing. He stresses that it is not just for 4-H members and parents arc urged to ac­ company their children. Those interested in taking part should meet at the public access site on Jordan Lake or show up sometime during (he day. McDonald's will provide something to drink for the kids. K & E Tackle will provide equipment and Al & Pete’s Sport Shop of Hastings will supply bait. For more information, call McCauset at 367-4543 or the Barry County Cooperative Extension office at 945-4862 noting. "Stale statute savs we can charge up to $100. Council Monday night also approved five traffic control orders and accepted Police Chief Jerry Sarver's annual report. The traffic control orders establish yield or stop signs at five intersections. Stop signs will be placed at Hubble Street at Dibble, with Dibble having the right of way. Yield signs will be placed on Marshall at Hayes Street, giving Hayes the right of way; on Marshall at Orchard Street, giving Orchard the right of way; on South at Montgomery Street, giving Montgomery the right of way; and on Hayes Street at South Street, giving South the right of way. In Sarver s annual report for 1992. Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the number of complaints, miles patrolcd. total arrests, traf­ fic citations and traffic accidents all were down from 1991. She said these statistics 'prove Hastings is a safe place to live, work and play” and she credited the police department and its leader­ ship. In 1991, there were 5.862 complaints. 125.993 miles patroled. 1.069 total arrests. 1.778 traffic citations and 465 traffic acci­ dents. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Referred to the city attorney a letter from Americable International announcing that basic cable television service will cost $19.95 per month and basic cable with satellite channels will cost S20.95, an increase of $1 per month in both cases. Also referred to the city attorney was a letter from Cable Management Associates that discussed the most recent cable law. • Approved a request from the local wom­ en's softball league to use the softball dia­ monds at Fish Hatchery Park for regular league play Monday and Tuesday evenings from June through August. • Was introduced to the city’s newest offi­ cer. Tom McCarthy, who is working after­ noons now, but soon will be on the midnight shift. • Referred to the budget committee a re­ quest to install a fire alarm system and update wiring at at City Hall. • Tabled approval of a purchase agreement with Jim Wiswell on the city’s sale of a 25acre parcel near Starr School Road at $1,470 per acre. The property is zoned residential and is next to 43 acres zoned industrial that the city eventually would like to develop for an industrial park. The sale is being delayed because of a question about a right of way that Director of iXiblic Services Jeff Mansfield will research. • Declined to sell a city-owned parcel on David Drive to Larry Komstadt. who wanted to put in an addition at his home. The parcel is between his house and a neighbor’s. • Approved a request from Bolthouse Enterprises to have curb cuts made on Apple Street near its business. • Learned from Gray that E.W. Bliss has signed over a check for $10,120 to the city. The check was a rebate to the new industrial incubator from Consumers Power in its "Reduce the Use" program. Bliss was the last tenant at the old can plant. The money will be credited to the Joint Economic Development Commission. • Received updates from Mansfield on various types of city crews’ work, including things being done at the water treatment plant. Fish Hatchery Park, picking up brush and roadside grading. • Granted Sarver permission, with neces­ sary expenses, to attend the Michigan Police Chiefs' convention Feb. 3-5. 'Gemini/ Woodland's two headed calf, dies By Catherine Lucas Gemini, the famous two-faced calf owned by Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm of Woodland, died last week. It took five men to overcome the birthing problems and deliver the two-headed heifer Holstein calf when she was bom al the Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm Sunday. Aug. 4. I99I. The vet. Dr. Al Eavey. of Clark and Seidl Veterinary Hospital, required the help of both Russell and Perry Stowell and Dick and Bob King to pull the animal between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Things were hopping at the farm for several weeks after the birth. The calf bam had a steady stream of visitors for months. This birth was announced on west Michigan radio and TV stations as well as on national newscasts and printed in newspapers all ovet the country. On the first day. the Slowclls had received calls from Detroit. Jacksonville. Miss., and Tulsa. Okla., by 8.30 a.m. A radio station in Lansing had a contest to name her. and she became "Gemini." She has been known as that far and wide. Her faces were in newspapers, on TV and on Tshirts during her^hbn life. Western Michigan TV stations visited the calf often during her entire one and a half years of life. School classes often erme to see her on field trips, and she enjoyed gamboling on the grass with the children. Before she was very old. the Stowells had a little red bam built specially for her and her name was painted over the door. Dr. Eavey said this was his first two-headed animal, but he has only been practicing three years. Many much older and more experienc­ ed vets, however, have never had this experience. The calf had two mouths, an eye on each side that functioned normally and two eyes Gemini, the two-headed calf, after she was bom in August 1991. under the same lid in the middle where the heads were joined. These eyes did not blink properly and soon became infected and were surgically removed. They did not sec. anyway. Gemini had mnay problems, including a jaw that was broken in her difficult birth and a tongue that was tied so that she could not suck with the other mouth. Several minor surgeries, including freeing the tied tongue were done to save her. and she was given special bedding so that she did not breathe in dirt and debries when lying down. But as Gemini grew older and bigger, she was unable to properly chew adult cattle feed, and eventually succumbed to a lack of proper nourishment, it is believed. The Stowells said she was a beloved and thoroughly spoiled pet of the entire communi­ ty. and will be sorely missed and long remembered around Woodland. Hickory Corners man wins state appointment Gov. John Engler has announced the ap­ pointments of Timothy Light of Hickory Cor­ ners. Karin Orr and Daniel J. Sundahl to the Michigan Council for the Humanities. The council is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to fostering intellectual and cultural life in Michigan communities by encouraging the exploration and conservation of cultural traditions; encouraging and sup­ porting the participation of institutions and organizations in sponsorship of public humanities activities; and engaging Michiga­ nians of ail ages in the challenges to mind and spirit presented by the humanities. Light is a professor of religion at Western Michigan University. He graduated magna cum laudc with a bachelor of arts degree in English Literature from Yale University in 1960. a master of arts degree from Columbia University in 1966 and a Ph.D. in linguistics from Cornwell Univer­ sity in 1974. He is a member of the Chinese Language Teachers Association Executive Board, a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations since 1978 and is a past member of the International Chinese Teachers Association. Light replaces Norman McRae, of Detroit, who was not eligible for reappointment, for a term expiring Dec. 31. 1994. Karin Orr. of Ada. is a Food and Arts writer for The Grand Rapids Press. Daniel J. Sundahl, of Hillsdale, is a Pro­ fessor of American Studies at Hillsdale College. Hastings Band Boosters 1993 RAFFLE Ron Kramer Ticket Price *1000 ea. • Drawing Date April 21, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School Gym N«p NOT grand Antique machinery group organizing The first annual membership meeting of tghe Steam. Gas & Antique Machinery Association will be held at 7 p m Monday. Feb 15. at the Barry Ex­ po Center Dues for membership arc $10 per year. Membership also includes area business purchase discounts. The association's sho v dales have been set for Monday. July 19. through Saturday. July 24. at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Refreshments will be served at the Feb. 15 meeting. For more information, call Russell Sarver at 945-9224. Johnnie Bishop II at 623-6588 or Jim Good at (517) 852-0815 In 1992. Ihe Chy had 5.600 complaints. 121.129 miles paroled, 852 total arrests. 1.391 traffic citations and 424 traffic attests. BE PRESENt PR3ZB T° W'JN BAHAMA CRUISE 7 Fantastic prizes in all • Over $8,000 total retail value to be GIVEN AWAY. Proceeds go to support Hastings Band Students Activities. - PRIZE LISTING — 6 Grand Prize 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize 6th Prize Carnival Bahama Cruise 46” RCA Big Screen TV . . . ............ Macintosh Classic II Computer System 19" Color TV ......................... ............ Stereo System VCR 250.00 Cash Prize Award* Are As Is And Cannot be Returned tor Cash. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLt JU7.\'G King's Music Center, Progressive Graphics. WBCH or any Hastings Band Booster WMU prof, to speak at 1st Friday session Ron Kramer, professor of sociology at, Western Michigan University}, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday session Feb. 5 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in HeptingsHis talk will focus on "IT* Impact of. Military Spending on President Clinton’s Agenda." l . Kramer is director of the crVminal justice program within the sociology ^epanment at WMU. he also is faculty chairman of United Campuses Against Militarism and “ a member of the executive board /f°r the West Michigan Center for the Study Ethics in Society. Kramer has been sponsor of ;he "Peace Week" activities each spring at wMU for the past 12 years. The First Friday Lunch and *-eam pro­ grams are sponsored by the Bafy County Democratic Party . The public is welcome to attend �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Page 3 Gun Lake Winter Festival set to go this Saturday Can you imagine the shock these two tert about one second after this photo was snapped? The popular polar-bear dip will be held again this year. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Gun Lake Winler Festival this year is one day only, but what a day. Held this Saturday at the Yankee Springs State Park, events will be happening every minute of the day. At limes, there will be more than one event going on al a time, so spectators are guaranteed an exciting day, said chairman of the event, Jody Van Huisen. A breakfast buffet at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club will be available from 7 to 11 a.m. and the State Park gates will open for the 12th annual Winler Festival al 8 a m. The themes for the festival this year arc family fun and safety, with special emphasis on family events, and an alcohol free environment. Van Huisen said. An increase to 20 broomball teams means continuing play action during the day. beginning at 9 a.m. Women's teams will also be in the broomball competition, said Van Huisen, and there will be more referees al the games this year. An ice rescue demonstration will be given by the Thornapple Township Emergency Services, and information booths from the Barry County Red Cross and Winter Festival will be at the park. Also scheduled for the eventful day is a poker run, ice bowling, a 'hit the outhouse competition,' Keystone Cops looking for just about anyone to jail, stage shows, and a mock assault by Air National Guard helicopters. The Winler Festival ice-fishing contest ends on the day of the festival. Mountain bike racing, a swimsuit competition, arm wrestling, a hairy-chest contest, a spaghetti supper and food booths will also be part of lhe recreation for the day. Unfurling the banner that will greet goers of the 12th annual Gun Lake Winter Festival are (left) Dale Hanchera and Jody Van Huisen. One of the most recently added events, the 6K run/4K walk is again be on the agenda. Gun Lake area mountain men will be on hand with authentic- era wardrobes and muzzleloaders lo answer questions. Although there will not be a competition shoot, there will be plenty of up-close entertainment iu help re-live those yesteryears. Van Huisen said. Games and activities especially for children will be held in the warming lodge, complete with prizes. A magician and clown will entertain and a few surprises are promised by the promoters of the Gun Lake Variety Show on the Winter Festival stage. The polar bear dip is set for 4 p.m. The Winterfest grand prize drawing will be held on lhe stage at 5:45 p.m. with the grand prize winner netting $1,000. Second prize is S70J and third prize, $300. A 5:30 p.m. torch light parade of snowmobiles is set to start from Fein's Food and Beverage on the south end of the lake. Immediately after that, a fireworks display is scheduled to explode near the Circle Inn Restaurant at 6 p.m. A I .as Vegas Night is scheduled al the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club at 6:30 p.m. and a Karaoke contest begins at 7:30 p.m. al Daisy Mae's. The Karaoke winner will get two tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, compliments of American Airlines. - Just two events, the air national guard mock assault" and the snowmobile torch light parade depend on the weather. Van Huisen said, so snow or no; the 12th annual Winter Festival will get underway with a bang. "Pile all your friends and family into the old woody and come join us for a great day of safe, family fun." Van Huisen said. An entry pass into the Yankee Springs Slate Park, where the majority of the events are held, is S3 per carload. For more infom ation, call 672-7822. TB on the rise statewide, but not Barry County by Mary Warner Tuberculosis is on the increase in Michigan and other states, a local health de­ partment nurse says. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection usu­ ally affecting the lungs. It is spread from person to person through tiny airborne parti­ cles containing the tuberculosis bacteria. The panicles are cotfghed up by a person with untreated active TB. Pat Lewis, public health nurse at the Barry/Eaton Health Department, said the number of cases of active TB in Michigan increased from 418 in 1991 to 478 in 1992. Lewis said Barry County had only one ac­ tive case of TB in 1992. There was one case in 1991, one case in 1990, and none in 1989. All of the cases involved elderly peo­ ple. she said. The county reported more people testing positive, however. In 1992 there were 25 TB "infections", which are positive results from a TB lest. In 1991 there were 22 positive tests reported, in 1990 18 positive tests and in 1989 13 positive tests. Some of lhe positive tests were from people who'd also tested positive lhe year previously, she said. In 1992 there were two carryovers from the previous year, in 199J five carryovers, in 1990 five, and in 1989 three. Lewis said more cases of lhe disease are being reported overall because more people are getting AIDS. AIDS effects the body's immune system, destroying lhe body's abil­ ity to fight disease. Many AIDS-infected people have unknowingly been carrying lhe tuberculosis germ around in their bodies. When AIDS begins to break down their immune systems, lhe TB germ is able to gain a foothold and spread, Lewis said. Lewis said many people are carrying lhe germ around in their bodies, but their im- TOWER SPACE...continued from page 1 erating and capital assistance in the 1994 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. County commissioners gave a green light to Transportation Manager Joseph Bleam to apply for the funds. The County Transit has operated for about 11 years by securing similar grants and no county funds have been used to support the service, county officials have said. The Transit is seeking state grants and re­ imbursements of $139,171 and federal grants of $31,533 and a grant application for $9,500 to provide specialized services for senior citizens and handicapped. "Total state and fcderaJ operating assis­ tance were requesting is $180,204 and I have state and federal capital assistance I'm requesting in the amount of $7,050." Bleam said. "The applications included within this are a local bus operating assistance, which is a state application...," Bleam said. The capital funds are for maintenance equipment and some computer equipment, he said. "It's a fairly small capital request this year. Normally we re in the hundreds of thousands, but we re taking it easy on them this year. We have two new vehicles com­ ing. probably spring or summer. Those were in last year's application. We have another two that will be coming two years from now." The requests to the state include 5126.671 for operating assistance and $5,000 for a marketing grant. The Transit expects total revenues of $303,704 next year, including $118,000 from fares. Seven buses and one back-up vehicle comprise lhe current Transit fleet. At Bleam's request, commissioners ap­ proved an agreement for "intergovernmental transfer functions" between Kalamazoo and Barry counties for medical transit services and handicapped services. In a nutshell, the agreement would allow the two counties' transit services to cross each other s county lines under certain circumstances. "I think this is the right direction." Wenger said. "We should do more of this. A year ago. we couldn't use the Transit to go on a gypsy moth tour (out of the county)." Bleam said the Kalamazoo agreement is just about the same agreement the county has with Eaton County and lhe Battle Creek area. "The only difference in lhe agreements be­ tween the two areas is the Eaton County agreement allows us to go within their county on any purpose as long as we operate a closed door service. If we had a group of seniors that needed to get lo a hospital within Eaton County or needed lo just go on any trip, we could do that with Eaton County's blessings. "Again, they can also come in Barry County as long as they do not transport Barry County residents; they can cross the county line and operate services within the county," he said. "The Kalamazoo agreement would be strictly for medical services and for handi­ capper services. The reason this came about was The Event, "a gathering in Lansing of handicapped people from around the state.," Bleam said. "That's why we re being mailed the inter­ governmental transfer agreement at this point. They (Kalamazoo) would like to be able to cross county lines in Barry County to head to Lansing. We may also do some transporting if we have the requests. We have agreements all the way up to the Lansing city limits. I don't have it beyond that point to get our seniors in there. Kalamazoo County does however, so they can probably pick up our handicappers on the way through," Bleam said. The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will be considering the in­ tergovernmental transfer agreement on March 16, he said. In other business, the board: •Established a $150 petty cash fund for the County's 911 Central Dispatch department. The 911 Administrative Board will be responsible for overseeing the fund. Vouchers have to be turned in before funds are replaced. •Approved sending letters to the State Community Corrections Board. Governor John Engler and copies to local state legisla­ tors to encourage them to continue lo im­ plement the Community Corrections Act (Public Act 511) as a statewide initiative. The county usually receives about $70,000 per year through the program, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson, to fund incentive programs for inmates at the Barry County Jail. The letter is being sent to counteract an idea being discussed to target those funds just to lhe urban areas of the state. In the past, "funding has been fairly uniform across the state; not every county getting lhe same amount of money, but every county getting money," she said. In the past, those funds have been used for incentive programs for jail inmates, includ­ ing an early release program that allows in­ mates to earn points for good behavior. Peterson said. The state grant also provides wages for two people to track dc.wn citizens who owe fines and assessments, which brings in more revenue, she said. •Nominated Judith Peterson. Carolyn Coleman. Mary Williams, Katherine Holman, Probate/Juvcnile Court Judge Richard Shaw. Sue Drummond, Kenneth Radant. Ken Schroeder, James Hund and the Rev. Kent Keller to serve again on the Community Dispute Resolution Committee until Dec. 31. Commissioner Ethel Boze also serves on that Committee. •Approved the purchase of a floor buffer at a cost of $775 from D.J. Electric of Hastings for the County Sheriffs Department. The cost will be paid from un­ expended funds for patrol cars in the 1993 capital budget. •Agreed lo purchase a Hewlett Packard Laser Jet IV printer at a cost of $1,448.97 from Intech, Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va. for the County Planning Office. The printer's cost will come from lhe current capital bud­ get. •Decided to pay the necessary expenses for any county commissioner who wants to at­ tend the Michigan Association of Counties legislative conference in Lansing next month. Commissioners usually car pool each day of the session and most are plan­ ning to attend Feb. 15 and 16. •Reappointed Dr. Wesley Logan to the County Commission on Aging Board. His term will expire Dec. 31, 1995. •Heard Commissioner Mark Doster report that lhe Human Services Committee, which he chairs, will begin work on developing a 20-year model plan for the county's human services at a 1:30 p.m. meeting Friday. The plan is being drafted in hopes of getting grant funds. A number of departments have asked lo attend, he said. They include repre­ sentatives from the Commission on Aging, the health department, mental health, pro­ bate and juvenile court. Social Services, substance abuse, transit. Veteran's Trust. CAA, Mid Counties and Cooperative Extension. He suggested that the committee meet every other week until lhe plan is completed in March. •Adopted a resolution honoring Trooper Vance I Ioskins on his retirement from the Michigan State Police for his service to citi­ zens of the county and state. Hoskins joined the State Police Jan. 7, 1968 and served at the Sandusky and Wayland posts before be­ ing transferred to the Hastings Post July 29, 1984. He received two Professional Excellence awards during his career, one in 1981 for his involvement in an investiga­ tion of a high level drug dealer in the Wayland Post area and tn 1982 for his investigation in a suspected child abuse case. "Vance Hoskins has been an exemplary officer for the State Police in his 25 years of service," the resolution said. mune systems have "walled off" the bug. These people will test positive if given a TB test, but are not considered to be active cases. Lewis said when these people grow old, the walls around the germ begin to crumble and the disease becomes active. Lewis said a larger proportion of the pop­ ulation is becoming older, which also con­ tributes to lhe increase in reported cases of active TB. TB used to be the leading cause of death in the United States. There were no drugs to treat it, Lewis said, so doctors developed the "treatment" of bed rest, good nutrition, and fresh air. Sometimes it took years for people to gel well, she said. Many sufferers died. In 1900, a total of 2,721 TB cases were reported in Michigan; 2,500 of them died, Lewis said. In 1940 1,752 of the 6,063 cases reported in Michigan resulted in death. Sixty-one of 1,168 people who were re­ ported to have the disease in Michigan in 1980 died, and in 1990 44 of the 463 re­ ported cases resulted in death. The disease was considered highly conta­ gious back in the early 1900s, Lewis said, so people were isolated in special TB hospi­ tals called sanitariums. Drugs for the disease began to be devel­ oped during World War II. By the early 1050s, three antibiotics were developed that together provide medical professionals the ability lo treat and cure lhe disease. One of the drugs. Isoniazid, is deadly to the tuberculosis bacteria, Lewis said. Within seven to 10 days after a sufferer begins to take the drug, Lewis said, he is usually no longer contagious. The trouble is, she said, the drugs must be taken for several months to insure that lhe bacteria in lhe body is completely destroyed. Lewis said she has difficulty gelling peo­ ple to keep taking the drugs for the pre­ scribed time period. If the drugs arc only taken periodically, she said, the person risks lhe development of a drug-resistant strain of lhe disease. Such drug-resistant strains are on the increase, Lewis said. Drugs to treat the resistant strains are more toxic, Lewis said, and can have deadly side-effects. Lewis said there is no vaccination to pre­ vent TB and it would be too expensive to re­ quire everyone to take regular TB tests. Rather, Lewis said, health care workers are concentrating on reaching high-risk candidates. Those at high risk of contracting lhe dis­ ease arc poor people, homeless people, for­ eign-bom people from countries where there is a high incidence of the disease, nursing home residents, alcoholics, intravenous drug users, people with certain medical conditions such as diabetes, and especially people with AIDS. People living in the same breathing space with people who have active TB are also al risk, as are people in prisons, Lewis said. Lewis said the Barry County Sheriff's Department is a "high-risk place" because of the county jail, but there is no regular TB testing done there. "All corrections facilities should be screened," she said. Those testing positive will at least not have lo worry about paying for medical care. Lewis said the county pays for all follow­ up care, including free medical evaluation with a lung specialist, free chest x-rays, and free medication. Symptoms of the disease include weak­ ness, feeling sick, weight loss, fever, and night sweats. Once the disease has advanced, sufferers will have a recurring cough, chest pain, and cough up blood. CORRECTION: Two pictures in last week's Public Opinion were inadvertently switched. The picture above Hastings resident Alice Brodbeck's name was actually that of Mary Herman from Clarksville. The picture above Herman's name was of Brodbeck. Hastings man accused of attempted murder by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 30-ycar-old Hastings man has been arraigned on charges of attempted murder and malicious destruction of property. Joel C. Davis is accused of slabbing a 34-ycarold ex-girlfriend during an argument ai 7:30 a.m. Tuesday outside her Hastings home in the 200 block of West Blair Street. According to Hastings City Police, Davis went to the woman's house the night before to talk with her. They quarreled and lhe victim left the residence with another man. police said. Davis told police he fell asleep in the woman s home and "trashed" it when he awoke the next morning, breaking a window, burning some clothes, and smashing other items in the home. Davis said he confronted the victim and the other man in the driveway when they returned to lhe home lhe next morning. Police said Davis threatened the victim while they were talking, then stabbed her in the shoul­ der with a kitchen knife, breaking the knife in two. Police said the knife s blade nicked the vic­ tim's lung. The victim ran across the road io a residence on Church Street where Davis followed her and attacked her again, police said. The man who had been with the victim got a baseball bat from his car and then chased Davis, officers said. Davis was finally restrained by the owners of lhe home, lhe police report said. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was listed in stable condition as of Wednesday morning. Davis was also treated at Pennock for injuries received during the incident and then taken to lhe Barry County Jail. A $75,000 cash bond was set during the Tuesday night arraignment. Read the... BANNER for all Barry County SPORTS COVERAGE �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 Bond issue not related to supervisors1 raises Lei Im Soccer more important than pay raises To The Editor: I am writing in regard lo the pay increases for school administrators. I agree they may be deserved and past due. Well, too had. It is very commendable that Supi Carl Schoeuel returned his raise to the schools, but is he or has he returned it before'.’ Consider that the administrators work only an average of 1.840 hours a year; get medical, dental and optical insurance, which are all very good benefits as far as coverage; retire­ ment. holidays, sick days and vacation days. With the pay increases, these administrators will average between $28 and $40 per hour, including benefits. The total increases equal more than $35,000 (including Mr Schocsscl's) Couldn't this money have gone toward funding a girls' soc­ cer program or supplies for the schools? Mr. Schoesscl must think these increases are more important than a soccer team for girls. I do not think so! I honestly do not think that the millage re­ quest in June will pass now If this is how some of our school btxird members help our school system, maybe we need some new ones I know I am tired of paying, paying and more paying of taxes! Debra A James Hastings I support the raises recently approved for supervisory personnel of Hastings Area Schools. There arc a number of concepts that have encouraged such a position The failed bond issue was tor building con­ struction. renovation and its rclai.nl operation The raises were already budgeted and not related to the bond issue The cry to wait for a "better time" comes up every time adjustments arc considered Salaries can't be frozen forever. I am strongly in favor of girls' soccer, but do not think that the two issues are related We should not expect a few people to fund specific programs with their salaries It is too bad critics deflect attention away from concepts I try lo instill in my students Education is the great equalizer Education is the key. Education provides financial security The salary of the average American with post-college education is around $50,000. Surely my principal who is in charge of 60 staff. 800 vibrant students and deals with 1.000 plus parents has above average Raises shouldn't be at students' expense New school tax reform plan a sound one To The Editor: To The Editor: The recent developments in the school system are rather shocking. Slightly over a month ago. the school board denied high school girls lhe chance to play on a varsity soccer team based on a lack of funds. Now. within the last week, that same school board approved several raises. It seems odd that though there were no funds for a girls' team that had struggled four years to become varsity, suddenly there are sufficient funds for raises! It is especially surprising that though a girls' soccer team wwould cost under $3,000. the raises cost Hastings taxpayers around $35,000! If is not a question of whether or not these people deserved raises, but of the honesty and integrity of the officials running the school system. When did the schools become a tool of the administrators instead of the students? Granted, school administrators and other employees deserve raises with the lengthening of time and responsibility, but these raises should not be at the expense of the students. For. in general, one individual raise granted costs equivalently what the cost would of been for a team of 30 girls. It is truly a shame that the students, the peo­ ple for whom the school system is there for. must go without so that a few selected in­ dividuals can prosper. Rachel Newberry Hastings Hastings: Love it or leave it To The Editor: Some young lady who has lived in or near Hastings for 20 years recently in a Banner let­ ter proudly proclaimed she'd spent less than $20 in suppon of community businesses. This fine attitude toward civic pride 150 years ago would have perpetuated only a future crossing of M-37 and M-43 instead of the home town I've been proud of the past 70 years. Irrespective of race, religion or politics, as primates we have an obligation to believe in something positive. If there isn’t anything positive there to believe in. we're a pretty small person if we continue to knock without contributing something positive ourselves. Through the year. I’ve worked on Hastings' Mam Street; belonged to the American Legion and VFW; :»ng in my church choir; initiated Friday night "church" dances for kids, which she probably wouldn't approve of but we didn't take drugs and stuff in those days; been a member of Jaycees. president of HHS Alumni Association and despite having lived somehwere else for over half my life: don't knock Hastings. It's my home town. It’s benefitting from police and fire protec­ tion. comaraderie with your neighbors and pride in being a part of something wholesome. I’m remminded of an argument on a bus in the town where 1 attended college: “If you don’t like it here, go back." Sincerely. Larry Mtxirt Grand Rapids 'Tillers International* worth a look To The Editor: I am w riting to acquaint more people with a very worthwhile voluntary cooperative endeavor in our neighborhood. “Tillers Inter­ national'' at Kalamazoo, to call attention to some of their seminars and workshops. "Tillers” refers to tilling of the soil; this program of Rural Futures International uses a slogan: "Offering a good turn for the earth and its small farmers." In more than 10 years of quality practical skill training for interna­ tional rural innovators, museum profes­ sionals. small farmers and dedicated hob­ byists. Tillers is perhaps best known for train­ ing nationals of developing countries in ap­ propriate technology for improving their agriculture. On three Saturdays. Feb. 6. Feb. 20 and March 6. Tillers will offer seminars on strategies for international rural development. The topics for the seminars are "Selection & Transfer of Technology ." "Entrepreneurs in Rural History." and "Toward Mixed Farm­ ing ” Each runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $5. including luncheon. Tillers International is at 5239 S. 24th St. in Kalamazoo. 49002. telephone 616/344-3233. The 1993 schedule of workshops goes from April through early November, and varies from one- to 2-day introductory courses on HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovrsion of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 4<X)5S-0602 (•16)948-6051 Melvin Jacob* President Stephen Jacobs Treasurer responsibilities Our students need to see that our communi­ ty values education and that the nation's wellqualified workers are paid well I do not see financially secure people bemoaning these raises They have experienced the benefits of a good education They often have a larger tax burden, but can afford that burden We must be competitive with other sch<x>l districts We must insure that Hastings is a haven for talented leadership, not the end of the line If education is the great equalizer, all the great leaders can't he clustered in Rockford. Grandville and East Grand Rapids without negative effects on our students and the community I get the feeling that critics think if the supervisors aren't paid well, the public will To The Editor: blacksmithing, ox driving, pasture practices and draft horse basics to week-long courses in skill development and international develop­ ment. These cover animal-powered tillage, yoke building and fitting, small-scale forage production, and a possibility of arranging specialized training between fall courses in Rural Development with Animal Power. Low-Cost Animal-Powered Tools for Agriculture and Building Rural Infrastructure with Animal Power. Class size is limited to six. eight. 10 or 12 in the week-long courses. A few scholarships are available for students of international development. Tillers has an experienced staff, sup­ plemented by skilled guest and volunteer in­ structors. It was started by a returned Peace Corps Volunteer who had worked in Africa, and returns periodically to assist projects. As of early January . Tillers had available one or two pairs of oxen for sale. Offers can be made at the address or phone number given above. In the interest of better worldwide agriculture. Eileen L. Oehler Hastings Judicial system here isn't fair To The Editor: I am an inmate at the Barry County Jail and am writing this in response to a letter I read in the Banner recently about the importance of property over human welfare. I've done two terms in the county jail and have dealt with the Barry County judicial system since June of 1991 and have seen the same thing. At the time of my incarceration in ’91,1 was sentenced to one year in lhe county jail with four years of probation for attempted larceny from a building, being half a dozen radiators, for which I received S38. At this same time, an accused individual was convicted of child sexual abuse and sentenced to nine months with work release. 1 did five months of my sentence and because of over crowding was sent to a half way house in Battle Creek, to do five more months. At the same time of my release to the halfway house, this individual convicted of criminal sexual conduct was released to go home. Now can anyone honestly say that this judi­ cial system is truly fair to the victims of this county? R.P. McClelland Hastings As a Michigan high school student, 1 feel that state funding for public education is extremely unfair. The fact that per pupil spending ranges from $8,800 for some students to only S2.800 for others is completely unacceptable. This inequity is due to lhe state aid formula, which is based on property taxes and rewards the richer districts and penalizes the poorer ones. Some sort of reform, both in property tax and school funding, is obviously necessary. An excellent soluticn would be lhe "Team Twelve" proposal, sometimes called the Nyc/ Oxender proposal. This proposal, developed by six Democrats and six Republicans, would totally eliminate real estate taxes for school operating purposes and eliminate taxation of personal property. This is a tax shift because these taxes would be replaced by an increase in the state income tax by 2.65 percent. The Single Business Tax would also be increased by 3.45 percent. These taxes are more fair because they are based on the ability to pay rather than property ownership. All school systems would receive $4,700 per pupil each year. If this bill passes, voters later can decide whether to partially offset income and single business taxes by an increase in sales tax. Richer districts may vote themselves additional taxes if they wish. This proposal could improve education for thousands of students across the state of Michi­ gan. Personally, I might only benefit for one year, but it could guarantee a quality education for my little brother.and, perhaps someday my children. Luke Haywood 11th grade student, Hastings High School Supervisors also must tighten belts To The Editor: The situation with the Hastings Public Schools is at a crucial crossroads. I find it interesting that money is needed for renovation of existing building and building a new elementary school. And yet raises are given to personnel. If the system is in such financial difficulty, why are raises granted? If the system is in such financial difficulty, why aren’t the supervisors “tightening their belts” also? My highest regard to Robert Casey, Colin Cruttenden and Ray Rose for showing financial responsibility in this situation. I am impressed with their “fortitude” in this difficult situation. As for the rest of the board, maybe it is time for the citizens to elect people who will also exercise financial responsibility. In conclusion, if a millage election is held, which in lieu of this decision would be ludicr­ ous, My decision would have to be “no.” Michael Mills Hastings KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the...Hastings Area Schools System by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent =--=—--=====■.............. - -= ■■ ■■ - .. i-",-' _ Planning time: A better idea More chiefs than Indians in Hastings To The Editor: I have always been for education. My kids received a very good education at Hastings High, but something has happened. The appearance of the new salary schedule in the Banner will certainly open people’s eyes. The school board has the nerve to ask for another millage! I have voted ‘‘yes" for many years, this time probably with a couple of thousand others will vote a resounding “no." Why? teachers' salaries have gone sky high with too many administrators. My mother had a saying “More Chiefs Than Indians," which are words well said. There are principals every­ where, and someday there will be a principal for the rest rooms. Girls' soccer was voted down by the board for a paltry S4.000 worth just one of the raises given. Somewhere along, this business must be stopped. We do appreciate good teachers, but do they have to be college professors to teach here? R.H. Gerlinger Hastings Public Opinion • benefit Gtxxi schools attract business and in­ dustry and promote healthy growth This is a reinforcing cycle that is good for everyone. Pborly led schools break that cycle. All of us must think of the positive, long-term ef­ fects good schools have on a community. This effect is even more critical in a small town. I suggest the school board develop a super­ visory salary scale based on the scales of the <Mher school employee groups Progressive companies often have such formulas. In lough times, all will tighten bells together In normal times, adjustments can be made within the context of the total needs of the district. If none of these concepts make sense and the view most strongly held is that people are to unselfishly support the school and its students, then I look forward to passage of the bond issue in June. 3.219 “yes” to 0 "no." Jack Bender Hastings Practically every newspaper these days con­ tains at least one article about how schools need lo do tilings differently in order to belter prepare students to be successful in a com­ petitive world. In addition, the State of Michigan continues lo increase legal requirements while cutting back on its financial support for schools. Very simply, today’s schools really were designed for another time and another set of conditions, and now it is necessary to re­ structure and change our current methods and invent new ways of providing quality instruction. These situations require teachers and ad­ ministrators to plan like never before and to develop new approaches to working with students, many of whom have very serious learning problems Thus. Hastings staff members have developed a proposal for plan­ ning time, much like the team planning ses­ sions used in other area school systems and in many businesses and industries. It is impossible for teachers and ad­ ministrators to do every thing else that has to be done after school each day (individual work with students, participation in planning conferences for special education students, grade level and department meetings, coaching, etc.), and still meet the new challenges and requirements The planning proposal is that teachers and administrators would meet together one morning each month for specific work sessions, meaning that buses would pick up students and school would start two hours later than usual on those planning days. The proposed plan calls for teachers to spend Feb. 17. March 17. April 21 and May 19 working on school improvement and cur­ riculum revision projects. Because of that, the start of classes for students would be delayed on those mornings, though no instruction time would be lost because other days in the school year would be lengthened by approximately seven minutes. Also, during the time that teachers are working on the school improvement and cur­ riculum revision projects, activities for elementary and middle school students arc planned to be provided free of charge by lhe Y.M.C.A. at the high school and Pleasantview School so that children of working parents won’t have to stay home alone. Parents who want to take advantage of those activities would be responsible to get their children to Pleasantview or the high school and the children then will be bused to their schools after the activity. Parents who have questions about this pro­ posal are invited lo attend a special meeting of the Board of Education that will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. I. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. At that time, the board will make a decision about implementing the planning proposal on a trial basis for the four dates. Today's educators must take a chance on change, and they need time to work together to make change work for the benefit of to­ day’s young people It’s time to quit fixing blame and start fixing the system. Hopefully , this plan, which pro­ vides the necessary planning time without reducing instructional time, will be a step in the right direction Should gays be allowed in military? President Clinton is thinking of lifting the ban on homosexuals serving in the military. How do you feel about this? John Jacob* Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eatoo Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margarel Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 a rt. • Noor Scott Omm on Jerry Johnson Denise Howoil Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O BoxB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Wanda Barker. Hastings: Nicole McMillen, Vermontville: Corine Wallace. Hastings: Kathy Huebner, Freeport: Kim Voshell. Hastings: Paul Exelby, Nashville: “I don't feel what their personal preference is should have anything to do with their military service.” “I think it should be lifted. It's another form of discrimination." "I don't think it's right. It would just start another war.” ”1 think it's all right. They are in the military now. As lorg as they do the job. it's fine.” "I'm afraid if he lets them in there will be gay bashing.” "I have mixed feelings about it. They are not treated right now. but if it is going to cause pro­ blems. they're going to have to use another alternative." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Pa9e 5 Taxpayers encouraged to support state campaign fund on tax returns Ciling a potential shortfall in public funds available to gubernatorial candidates in 1994. the chairmen of the Michigan Republican and Democratic parties today joined Secretary of State Richard H. Austin in encouraging tax­ payers to support the Slate Campaign Fund on their 1992 income tax returns Republican Party Chairman David Doyle and Democratic State Chairperson Gary Cor­ bin. along with Michigan's chief elections of-. Octal, noted the fund is designed so that tax­ payers determine the specific amount of public funding available in each four-year election cycle. Secretary Austin explained that more than a decade ago the Legislature established the fund to improve public access to the electoral process. In essence, public funding levels the playing field for all prospective candidates, he noted. “By enabling the state to help equalize cam­ paign funding levels among gubernatorial candidates and limit overall campaign spen­ ding. Michigan taxpayers can help prevent any gubernatorial candidate from essentially buying an election victory." Corbin said. "We can ensure that personal wealth never becomes a prerequisite for seeking public of­ fice by continuing to provide an alternative source of funding for our gubernatorial can­ didates." Doyle explained. “Michigan's public funding process also helps curb runaway campaign spending by mandating a fixed spending limit for all gubernatorial can­ didates receiving public funding." Candidates requesting public funding for gubernatorial campaigns must raise at least $75,000 in qualifying contributions and agree to limit their campaign spending to $1.5 million each. "Supporting the state campaign fund listed on Line 5 of Michigan’s 1040 Individual In­ come Tax Return will not increase the tax ow­ ed or reduce lhe refund a taxpayer is due.” Secretary Austin explained. "By checking off a contribution to the fund, taxpayers are mere­ ly authorizing state government to set aside public funds for gubernatorial candidates. " The Campaign Finance Act was approved and the state campaign fund established in 1976. The legislative action followed a deci­ sion by the U.S. Supreme Court in Buckley v Valeo, in which the court said states could im­ pose spending limits on candidates only if can­ didates were using public funds. The court wrote that public funding is an "effort ... to use public money to facilitate and enlarge public discussion and participa­ tion in the electoral process, goals vital to a self-governing people." According to the Department of Treasury, the number of taxpayers designating a con­ tribution to the state campaign fund has steadi­ ly decreased since 1977. the second year the fund appeared on the income tax return. At that time. 1.460.000 taxpayers authorized $2.9 million for the fund. In 1990. the most recent year for which statistics are available and the first year of the current four-year election cycle, some 741.900 taxpayers authorzied a total of $1,483,800 for the State Campaign Fund. Austin said projections put available money for the 1994 election at $5.58 million. This is slightly more than the $4.23 million needed to fully hind two candidates for governor, but far short of the $6,345 million needed to fully fund three gubernatorial candidates. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate File No. 93 21056 IE Estate of ISABELLA M ZIMMERMAN deceased Social security .x>. 377-58-9974. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following. The decedent whose last known address was 3515 Mudd Lake Rood Dowling. Ml 49050 died 10-28-92. An instrument dated 3-1-85 has been ad mined as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Margaret M. Hollister 42 Brown Drive. Bottle Creek Ml 49017 or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hostings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of lhe dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. RICHARD G STEVENS (P21008) 207 Columbia Square Building 131 East Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 962-5429 (1-28) ORDER TO ANSWER State of Michigan In the 5th Judicial Circuit for the County of Barry 220 W. State St, Hastings, Ml 45055 MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN Plointif f PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN Defendant Case No. 92 364 00 TO PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN IT IS ORDERED On July 13. 1992 action was filed by MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN Plaintiff against PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN Defendant in this Court to ob­ tain a divorce from lhe bonds of matrimony. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN, answer or take other action permitted by low in this Court at the court address above on or before March 15 1993. If you foil to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. Dote of Order; December 10. 1992 HON RICHARD M SHUSTER Circuit Court Judge (2/4) 'Dishonored* words get the boot by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer They're gone. Dozens of words and phrases used by millions of Americans every day were banned from the English language this month when Lake Superior State University released its annual list of "Words Banished from lhe Queen's English for Mis-Usc, Over-Use and General Uselessness.'' The list is a collection of words and phrases that some people think should be removed from the language because they are being used improperly or too frequently. Creator of lhe list is the late William T. Rabe, a former director of public relations at LSSU and leader of a group called The Unicom Hunters Society." Rabe and his group were dedicated to protecting the English language from becoming muddied by improper uses of words and terms. They began lhe list to show people, through humor, what confusing changes the English language was undergoing. The Unicom Hunters encouraged people to contribute to their list of "dishonoured" (English spelling) words and phrases to be eliminated from lhe language. Today, people across the country contribute to lhe list, telling which parts of the language they would like to sec removed and why. Some of lhe nominations can be surprising. The word "got" (as in ' we’ve got to get this country moving again”) received lhe most nominations for banishment ihis year because word watchers felt it was used far too frequently. "Maybe we have got to get lhe country moving again," wrote one nominator, "but we haven't got to do anything. Get got, gotten, are mostly irritating, over-used, unnecessary participles. Banish them." The word "basically." which was banished by the list in 1984 and again in 1986, was another popular nominee. It was banished a third time because, it is used too much by speakers as a way to stall for time. As one nominator put it, "When a person begins a sentence with this word, it indicates that he/she is not certain what or how hc/she thinks, believes or says, and 'basically' avoids offending the listener." Elizabeth Underwood, a retired English teacher who taught at Hastings High School for about 16 years, said she thought lhe list was a good idea. She said the list is helpful because it "makes people think about what they're saying." Another retired English teacher, Gladys Youngs, who taught at Hastings high School for 26 years, said the idea of a list of banned words was "sort of silly" because people will continue to talk the way they talk. Give the gift of.. LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 She did say that something needed to be done to preserve the integrity of the language, though. "When I was teaching," she said. "I told my students that the way the language goes is lhe way the country goes. When the language goes downhill, the country's in trouble." Youngs also said that if children would use "good, basic English and not use madeup words," it would make for "more interesting conversations." Both teachers had words and phrase they would like to see added to LSSU's list of banned words. "I hate can't. " said Underwood. "People are always saying they can't when they know darned well they can." Youngs said she would like to see the word "go" banned because teenagers keep using it improperly in the place of "said." "It's ridiculous the way they talk,' she said. "If you say something goes, it should go” Other words and phrases banned by the LSSU list include: • Redundant phrases like "armed gunman,” "safe haven" and "completely empty." • "Dead in the water" was banned because the image was "disgusting" lo one nominator. • The word "bonding" was nominated by one person because it means "Sharing, relating to another. We used to call this friendship." • 'Team chemistry" was banned because it Is "over-used by coaches, players, owners, broadcasters, writers." • The phrase "the American people," used by politicians so frequently during lhe election campaigns last year, was banned because it was a "son of puffery used to stretch speeches." • Another political term, "gridlock," got the bool because it means "lack of movement." "This is exactly what 'deadlock' means," wrote one upset nominator, who added. "Quit inventing words when perfectly-acceptable words already exist.” • The term "red-shirt freshman" made the list because it means a college athlete who is "either academically ineligible or lhe team doesn't need him/her this season." Likewise, the phrase "fiflh-year senior" was banned because it means a "red-shirt freshman four years later." You Deserve Quality & Satisfaction Our facilities enable you to achieve the look you deserve in EVERY PRINTING JOB. 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"The board felt it was better to have a rep­ resentative from an area where the road commissioners do work,” Peterson said, since the commission docs not service the city. Ted McKelvey, former chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, was ap- ..continued from page 1 pointed to fill Barnett s spot. McKelvey re­ tired as board chairman Dec. 31 and began hiit Road Commission duties Jan. 1. McKelvey lives in Maple Grove town­ ship. Kineman said Russell "put in an awful lot of time " on lhe lard deal, time that is "not normally expected of a road commissioner." "I didn't have time to deal with this," Kineman said of lhe gravel pit negotiations. "We had federal aid projects going. I appreci­ ate a board that is interested and involved and will help me." Kineman said Russell "saved the county a lot of money" in lhe deal. "I doubt if any­ body else could have negotiated as cheap a price as we paid for that property," he said. The land was purchased via land contract, he said, with no interest charged by the land's owners. Donald and Shirley Drake, of 9938 Bedford Road, Dowling. Shirley Drake is supervisor of Baltimore Township. An initial payment of SI0,000 was paid to the Drakes. The Road Commission will make additional payments of $25,000 yearly until the balance is paid off. Kineman said there are an estimated two million cubic yards of usable gravel in lhe pit. known as the Drake Pit. The going rate for uncrushed gravel in the NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call...948-8051 MATTENDWICES n WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE SAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way Randall Hanman. PaUor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. II 00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p m Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director Sunday. Dec 27 9 30 a m and II 00 Morning Worship Service* Nurvery provided Broadcast of 9 30 a m service over WBCH-AM and FM 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Dinmg Room Wedncvday - 7:00 Chancel Choir practice Thursday 9 .30 Circle Study Leaders CALV ARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10 00 am. Worship II 00 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m Wednesday Service - 700pm Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Church Phone 948 2330 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship. 5 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Catant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9.45 a m.. Sunday School. 11 00 a m.. Morning Wor­ ship. 7J5 p m . Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta non provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Paste. Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Ban fie Id. Michigan Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. S. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9 (10 a m and 11:00 a m . Sunday School. 9.45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m to 8 00 P m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5 15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SI . ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11.15 a.m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4 3C p.m. ST. MATTHIAS \NGL1CAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 24 :5 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. BARR) CO. CHURCH OF Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director Sunday. Jan 24 - 9:30 a m. Mom ing Worship Services. Nursery pro­ sided Broadcast of 9:30 a m ser­ vice over WBCH AM and FM 9 50 Church School Classes, in­ cluding Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11:00 Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary. 4 00 Christian Unity Service at Grace Lutheran Church. 5:00 Com­ bined Youth meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. 7:30 Church Of­ ficer Training for new Elders. Deacons, and Trustees Monday — 7 30 Mission Committee Tuesday — 7 15 Stephen Ministers training Wednesday • 10:00 Women's Organization Board Meeting Thursday — 9:30 Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 am. Wor ship II a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video senes: "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkcy, Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. 11.*00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Aw ana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor James C. Noggle (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening senice 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all sen ices. Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m. Classes for all ages Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Sen ice at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade). Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries oi Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • no age limits. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" ■ 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan \> Russell Allmon________ I county is 50 cents per cubic yard. Kineman said. Thus, he said, lhe gravel pit is proba­ bly "worth at least SI million. The acquisition is part of the Road Commission s attempt to keep gravel cosis down. Kineman said. The Road Commission was mining gravel from lhe Drake Pit prior to purchasing it. he said, paying 15 cents a cubic yard. The question of whether to buy the pit came up when a prospective buyer expressed interest in turning the property into a com­ mercial gravel pit. Kineman said. The Road Commission had a preliminary purchase agreement for the property, but it was about to run out. he said. I lad the commercial op­ erator purchased the property, the price of the gravel would probably have gone up to 50 cents per cubic fool. Kineman said. Acquisition of lhe pil makes it possible for (he county to obtain all of its gravel from its own gravel pits should it become necessary to do so. be said. The road commission owns five other gravel pits in addition to the Drake Pil. The pits are scattered around the county in six different townships. Kineman said lhe road commission does not have legal counsel advising it on matters such as lhe three percent fee given to Russell. No real estate agent was called in to oversee the negotiations, he said, because Russell knew the Drakes and it was felt he was the best person to negotiate with them. A real estate agent would also have charged a costly commission, he said. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558, Hastings. MI 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m . Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m . Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Jan 31 - 8:00 & 10:45 Holy Com mumon. 9 30 Church School (all ages). Thursday, Jan. 28 - Ruth Circle. 6 30 Children's Char; 8.00 AA Saturday. Jan. 30 ■ 9:30 Conf. 7; 8:00 NA; Wednesday. Feb. 3 3:15 Young Spirits. 6:00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R. Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:25 a.m.. and Sabbath School at 10.50 a m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7 00-8 00 p.m.. and currently studying the book of Romans The community is invited YMCO Valentine's Ban quet is scheduled for February 13. 7.00 p.m.. in Battle Creek. Com­ munity Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. dean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area Hours of operation arc Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Dona­ tions of only clean and good quality items are accepted dunng the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberski, Orgamsl'Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays. Early Worship8:30a.m.; Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m . Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3:00 p.m Monday thru Fri­ day Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 pm. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7 30 p.m., Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Depenednet Anonymous 9:00 a m Sun.. Jan 31 • Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Senior High Youth Swiss Steak Dinner - Fund Raiser for Summer Work Camp 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. Tues . Feb 2 • Ladies GetAcquaintcd Evening at Hastings Church of the Nazarene 7:00 p m Friday. Feb 5 - World Day of Prayer. Vtsuallv Impaired Persons (V I P s)9 30a m Sat . Feb 6 7 p.m Gathering Informal Folk Music Service with special musical guest. Rands Noom 7 CM) n m Tues. Feb 9 Hi-Nooncrs Potluck'Program 12:00 noon Wed . Feb. 10 - Prayer Group II 30 am.. U.M Women Lun cheon/Program (child care available) 12:00 noon James L. Jackson LAKE ODESSA - James L. Jackson, 54, of 917 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, January 21,1993 at Pennock Hospi­ tal, Hastings. Mr. Jackson was bom April 23, 1938 in Niagra Falls, New York, lhe son of Christopher and Helen (Price) Jackson. He attended Detroit Area Schools. He was married to Lorraine Anway October 24,1972 in Lake Odessa. She preceded him in death April 7. 1991. He was employed by Ryder Truck Co. as a Service Manager. He was a member of lhe National Rifle Association and the Lake Odes­ sa Bowling League. Mr. Jackson is survived by his parents Chris & Helen Jackson of Southgate; one son James Jackson of Pellston; two daughters, Mrs. John (Debbie) Bauer of Southline, & Ms. Toni Jack­ son of Pellston; eight grandchildren; one step daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lynda) Cobb of Lake Odessa; one step son, John (Jane) Chorley of Lansing; six step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; one brother, Lewis Jackson; two sisters, Jean Locke, & Lana Remmers. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert in 1978. Funeral services^fre held Saturday, Janu­ ary 23, at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Diabetes Association. Doreen Ellen Planck NASHVILLE - Doreen Ellen Planck, 62, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 1993 at her home. Mrs. Planck was bom on July 19, 1930 in Vermontville lhe daughter of Jessie and Emma (Thomason) Guy. She graduated from Nashvil­ le High School in 1948. She married Hany T. Planck on April 14, 1951 in La Cross, Wisconsin. She worked a: E.W. Bliss Company, Secret­ ary of State Office in Hastings, and for Bob’s Grill in Hastings. Mrs. Planck was a member of lhe Ladies Auxiliary of the Nashville VFW Post, and the Nashville Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, water skiing, the outdoors and meeting people. Mrs. Planck is survived by her husband, Hany; son and daughter-in-law, Harry T. Planck Jr. and Barbara of Wapakaneta, Ohio; grandson, Jeremy Planck; step grandchildren: Courtney and Tommy Bain; mother, Emma Guy of Kalamazoo; brother, Bill Guy of Cana­ dian Lakes; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Guy. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 30 at lhe Maple Valley Chapel-Geniher Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made lo Nashville Baptist Church or Barry Community Hospice. |_______ Gunda Mathison_______ | HASTINGS - Gunda Mathison, 92, of 536 West Walnut Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1993 at Pennock Hospiul. Miss Mathison was born on February 7, 1901 in Brumundale, Norway, the daughter of Mathias and Ingingerid (Johanesen) Mathison. She was raised in Norway and attended schools there. She came to Hastings in 1918 from Norway. Miss Mathison was a housekeeper and a cook for several Hastings area families, retiring in 1969. She was a member of Hastings Sever.th-Day Adventist Church. Miss Mathison is survived by a brother. Syverian Mathison of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters: Mina Winslow, Emma Sorley, Martha and Ida Mathison (twins); brothers, Lars, John. Hans Mathison. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29 al Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Colburn officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, January 29 from 9:00 a.m. to funeral time at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. FLORIDA - Russell Allmon. 93, of 12812 Kingsmanor Avenue, Hudson, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 24, 1993 at Riverside Hospital. Mr. Allmon was born on October 13,1899 in Middleton, Ohio, lhe son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Gleckler) Allmon. He was raised in Columbiana, Ohio. He was married lo Ella Blazvich Allmon on May 4, 1930. She preceded him in death in 1973. Mr. Allmon retired as a machinist from NRM Machinery Company and was also a farmer. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Hudson, Florida. Mr. Allmon is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Irvin (Adonia) Rodgers of Brooksville, Eva Wickline of Hudson, Mrs. Donald (Lois) Gleckler of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Hast­ ings, Mrs. Thomas (Jo Ann) Blythe of Salem, Ohio; 16 grandchildren; 22 great­ grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sons, David and Albert and a sister. Mass of Christian burial will be held at North Funeral Home in Hudson, Florida. Burial will be at Grace Memorial in Hudson, Florida. I_________ Melvin L. Basler_______ | |________ Von B. Rasey_________ | VIRGINIA - A memorial service was held for Melvin L. Basler of Williamsburg, Virginia. He died December 5, 1992 in Hunter Holmes McQuire Veterans Hospital in Rich­ mond, Virginia. Melvin was born on October 31, 1933 to Alvin (Roy) and Gladys Basler in Hastings, Michigan. He graduated in 1952 from Hastings High School. Melvin had lived in Williamsburg for 20 years. He retired from the Navy Nuclear Submarine Division in 1971 after 21 years. He is survived by his wife, Gayle K. Basler; four step-daughters: Deborah Kokolis of Greece, Kathy Morrow of Raleigh, North Carolina, Anne Farrell and Krislan Gilliam, both of Williamsburg; two step-sons, William Gilliam of Durham, North Carolina and Bruce Gilliam of Williamsburg; one sister, Mary Joanne Hoffer of Kentwood, Michigan; two grandchildren, Stephonie and Dimitri Kokolis, both of Greece, and two nephews, Lee M. Poll of Middleville, Michigan and Vincent B. Poll Basler of Hastings, Michigan. The memorial service was held at lhe McQuire Veterans Hospiul Chapel by Chap­ lain Robert T. GusUuson. Burial was private. NASHVILLE - Von B. Rasey, 81, of Nash­ ville, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Rasey was born on November 1,1911 in Castleton Township of Barry County, lhe son of Ernest and Nancy (Kilpatrick) Rasey. He attended Shores Country School and Nashville High School. He farmed until he was employed at Clark Manufacturing in Battle Creek in 1942, retiring in 1972 after 30 years of service. He married Helen Feighner on June 4, 1940 in Nashville. He was a member of lhe Knights of Pythius holding all lhe offices and a member of the Clark Retirees Trailer Club. He enjoyed camp­ ing, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by infant daughter Nancy Lee Rasey in 1941 and a sister. Geneva Howell. Mr. Rasey is survived by his wife, Helen; son, Ralph Rasey of Vermontville; grandson, Shawn Rasey; sister, Sue Sprague of Wood­ land; brothers, Nelsen and Ernest Rasey, both of Nashville; also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28 al lhe Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Clovis L. Sommerville PLAINWELL - Clovis L. Sommerville, 96, of 13001 South Norris Road, Plainwell, passed away Saturday, January 23,1993 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Center at Plainwell. Mr. Sommerville was born on September 18, 1896 in Auburn, West Virginia, the son of A.B. and Mary (Crits) Sommerville. He was raised in West Virginia and attended rural schools there. Mr. Sommerville worked in lhe Oil Drilling Industry most of his life. Did oil drilling in many areas throughout lhe United States. He has resided at his last address since 1981. He was a member of the Milo Bible Church. Mr. Sommerville is survived by three daughters, Juaniu Gurd of Anchorage, Alaska, Vagenia Remington of Baldwin, Charlene Riffle of Harrisville, West Virginia; two sons, Robert Gale Sommerville of Hixon, Tennes­ see, Bernard Sommerville of Anchorage, Alas­ ka; many grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives: Grace Pride, Hazel Draper and Gladys Tyler; sons, Lee and William Sommerville and also by two brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 26 at the Milo Bible Church with Pastor Douglas Huntington officiating. Burial was al lhe Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. I Louise Caroline Hodges Louise Caroline Hodges, 100, passed away Saturday, January 16, 1993 at Villa Elizabeth Care Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Hodges was bom on April 23, 1892 to Phillip and Josephine (Dietrich) Williams in Alpine Township. She was married to Ray Hodges. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hodges is survived by children: Margaret Brown and Lois Bassett of Grand Rapids, John and Ruth Hodges of Sparta, Karl and Barbara Hodges of Caledonia; 40 grand­ children, 75 great-grandchildren; 21 great­ great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pauline Williams, Allie Buth, Zula Ludwick all of Grand Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednes­ day, January 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Villa Elizabeth. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. |_____ Mary Frances Fulford_____ | Mary Frances Fulford, 88, passed away January 14, 1993 at her sons's home. Mrs. Fulford was bora on April 25, 1904 to Samuel Rhoten and Hannah White Rhoten in Greencastle, Indiana. She was a member of First Christian Church; life member of Swanson Activity Center in LaPorte, Indiana. ’ She was married to Eugene C. Fulford. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fulford is survived by children. Virgi­ nia Emons of East Haven, Connecticut, Harold Fulford of Caledonia; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great­ grandchildren. Burial ‘.ook place in Oak Grove Cemetery in Mill Creek, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made lo a charity of one’s choice. | Donald G. Tredinnick | ENGLEWOOD - Donald G. Tredinnick 74, of 1491 Mary Knoll, Englewood, Florida, passed away Thursday, January 21, 1993 at Englewood Community Hospital. Mr. Tredinnick was bora on October 21, 1918 at Rahway, New Jersey, lhe son of J. Howard and Kathryn (Grow) Tredinnick. He was raised in Kinderhook, New York and Hast­ ings. He came to Hastings in 1935. Mr. Tredin­ nick attended Hastings High School graduating in 1937, he then went on to attend Albion College. He was married to Jeanette E. Pierce on May 25, 1943. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 41 years, retiring in 1980. He has wintered in Florida for the past 13 years. He was a member of and past Master of Hastings F. & A.M. #52, member of Royal Arch Masons, Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids, former member and past President of Hastings & Nashville Lions Clubs. Mr. Tredinnick is survived by Wife Jeanette, son David Tredinnick of Odessa, Texas; daughter, Nancy Maurer of Rockhill, South | Carolina; five grandchildren; one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents J. Howard and Kathryn E. Tredinnick; his sister Marjorie E. (Betty) Barnum, & Grandson David Tredinnick. Services were held Sunday, January 24, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Masonic Services were conducted by Hastings F. & A.M. Lodge #52. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Diabetes Association or Masonic Home at Alma. |________ Harry S. Fish_________ | MIDDLEVILLE - Hany S. Fish, 57, of Middleville, passed away Friday, January 22, 1993 at home. Mr. Fish was born on March 3, 1935 in Middleville, lhe son of Hany J. and Neva E. (Jordon) Fish. He was raised in Middleville and attended Middleville Schools. He was married to Rose Marie Allen on February, 1961 in Battle Creek. Mr. Fish owned lhe Fish Insurance Agency in Middleville, retiring in 1985. He worked for Diamond Transportation (Fox) Wisconsin. He was a member of lhe Hastings Moose Lodge, H.O.G., Middleville Fire and Ambu­ lance Department. Mr. Firfi was an av»d sportsman and enjoyed hunting black bear in Canada, deer hunting in Colorado and Michigan, vegetable gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Preceding Mr. Fish in death were his wife Rose Marie Fish on January 5, 1981. Surviving are his daughters, Annette Fish (Ted Slone) of Middleville, Neva Fish (Al) Endsley of Hastings, Lonna Neff (Jeff Purdum) of Delton, Monica (Marvin) Hollars of Hast­ ings; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Barbara (Tom) Haner of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephew. Funeral and Committal Services were held Sunday, January 24 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville with Reverend Roger Timmerman officiating. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Page 7 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Hengesbachs to celebrate 50 years Weathers-Burden engagement told Vows of marriage will be spoken March 20 by Tanja Weathers and Michael Burden. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ron and Dori Mefford from Plymouth. Mich. The future groom is the son of Wayne and Louise Burden from Delton. lanjd attended Plymouth High School and is enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College. Michael is a 1984 graduate from Delton High School and a 1989 grad from Michigan Technological University. The couple plans to live in Wyoming. Card shower planned for Ethlyn Chase A card shower has been planned for the 97th birthday of Ethlyn Chase, which will be Feb. 2. Ground Hog Day. Chase was a registered nurse who owned and operated a hospital in Lake Odessa for many years, and she was co-owner of the Dia­ mond and Lake theaters in Lake Odessa with her husband. She taught music and singing for a period v hen her daughters were young and at home She would be pleased to hear from friends, former patients and students. The address for cards is Ethlyn Chase, Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. 49058. Burkeys to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Paul and Helen Burkey will hold an open house Sunday. Feb 7. from 3 until 5pm at the Middle Villa inn. in celebration of their parents' 5<)th wedding anniversary. Paul Burkes and Helen Price were married Feb. 9. 1943. They have lived in Hastings since 1945. Paul founded Burkey Sales and Service in 1946. Their children are Irene and Terry Pepper. Bev and Ron Williams, and John and Laurie Burkey. They have six grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren. and five stepgreat­ grandchildren Legal Notice Olson-Lajcak are wed in July Kimberly Olson and Dennis Lajcak were united in marriage July 25 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. The bride is the daughter of Ernest and Bar­ bara Olson of Middleville, and the groom is the son of F. Dennis and Laura Lajcak of Redford. Matron of honor was Francie Olson. Teresa Brewer. Linda Wetherbee and Brenda Lydy were bridesmaids, and Karlie Frantz was the flower girl. Andy Frantz was best man. Dave Dietrich. Vernon Rise, and Bob Bouwhuis were groomsmen and Bret Lajcak was the ring bearer. Danny Brewer and Matt Lajcak serv­ ed as ushers. Marriage licenses announced Scott Alejandro Villanueva. Vermontville and Heather Joy Brenton. Woodland Kenneth Elmer Schutte Jr.. Dowling and Kathryn Naomi Anders. Dowling Troy Hersey Rogers. Hastings and Trina Charlean Vanbovcn. Hastings. Charles David Yaw. Delton and Ruth Nellie Wheeler. Delton. Dennis Robert Tagg. Freeport and Julie Kay Tinkler. Freeport Ronald Lee Gibbs. Plainwell and Jean Ann Heeler. Plainwell. We’ll change your oil. Quick. FOR ONLY $2295 State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry CLAIMSNOTICE Indo^jecBdont f^rohato Filo No. 91-20733-IE Estate of DOROTHY M. WARNER. Deceased. Social security no. 368-14-4759. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent whose last known address wos 1059 Emerson Street, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 died 10-10-91. An instrument dated 7-15-91 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogainst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. William T. Warner. 806 Jordan Lake Street. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Timothy L. Tromp (P41571) 206 S Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 945-9585 (1-28) Replace oil filter with a Quaker State oil filter Check and fill power steering fluid Check air filter Lubricate the entire chassis Check and fill windshield washer fluid • Check and fill battery Check and fill brake fluid • Check and fill transmission and transaxle fluid. In the time it would take you to go out and buy 5 quarts of oil, we’ll change your oil for you ... to quality Quaker State. And that's only the beginning. While we re at it, we’ll also perform these auto services.... Quaker State, The children of Francis and Anne Hengesbach would like to announce the 50th wedding anniversary of their parents. Francis Hengesbach and ArneTrusock were married on Feb. 4,1943, in Grenada, Mississip­ pi, and returned to Michigan after World War II. They moved to Hastings in 1954 when Fran became an owner of Fisher-Hengesbach Ford. Anne worked for many years at Hastings High School. They moved to Grand Rapids, Michi­ gan in 1972 and have since retired and reside at 1167 Albury Avenue in Spring Hill, Florida. Their children are Joyce of Seattle, Washington; Carol Gallagher of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Alan of Spring Hill, Florida; and Marcia Larson of Libertyville, Illinois. They have 12 grandchildren. All were in Florida this August at a reunion to celebrate their parents’ 50 years of marriage. Check windshield wiper blades Give you a free litter bag • Check and fill differential. Vacuum lhe interior • inflate tires to proper pressure We even clean the windshield So spend a few minutes with us...and spend the rest of your day somewhere other than your driveway. FREE FILL-UP OF VITAL FLUIDS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES ONE TOUGH MOTOR OIL HOURS: 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday erformance P Quick Oil Change Centers 430 W. STATE STREET — No Appointments Needed — 948-8558 Les and Virginia Yonkers joined a large crowd at the Lakewood United Methodist Church youth pizza supper Friday night before the high school basketball game with Charlotte. The youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church held a pizza supper at the church Fri­ day evening before the Lakewood High School basketball game with Charlotte. The fellowship hall was set up for 140 people to be served, and most of the place settings were us­ ed at least twice. It was the largest crowd at this kind of an event at the church in many months. The Lakewood Athletic Association honored Dale Geiger at halftime during the Charlotte game Friday evening with the Stan Courtnay Award for his 46 years of acting as an official timer or scorer at school basketball games. Geiger’s career began at Woodland High School. One Friday night in 1947 the regular basketball scorekeeper failed to report so Dale volunteered to help. After a few more times of Tilling in the coaches asked him to take the job permanently, and he has kept the score book or worked lhe clock ever since, with die ex­ ception of the two years. 1952 and 1953. when he served in the Korean War. Geiger has not missed a home basketball game at Lakewood High School since 1964, which was the second year of the school’s existence. It may be appropriate for Dale to receive the Stan Courtnay award as he worked with that coach. He says he misses him very much and he occasionally visits his grave and leaves flowers. Geiger and his wife Lee. who recently retired after working 15 years at the Woodland School cafeteria, live in Woodland. Tim Wood, principal of Lakewood High School, presented Dale with lhe award. "Gemini.” the famous two-faced calf own­ ed by Stowell Brothers Dairy Farm of Woodland, died last week. Gemini was born at the dairy farm Aug. 4, 1991 and things were hopping at the farm for several weeks after the birth. The calf bam had a steady stream of visitors for months. This birth was announced on west Michigan radio and TV stations, as well as on national newscasts, and it was printed in newspapers all over the country. A radio station in Lansing had a contest to name her. so she became "Gemini.” Her faces were in newspapers, on TV and on Tshirts during her short life. Before she was very old. the Stowells had a little red bam built specially for her and her name was painted over the door. This calf had two mouths, an eye on each side which functioned normally and two eyes under the same lid in the middle where the heads were joined. These eyes did not blink properly and soon became infected and were surgically removed, as they did not see anyway. As Gemini grew older and bigger, she was unable to properly chew adult cattle feed, and eventually succumbed to a lack of proper nourishment, it is believed. She was a beloved and thoroughly spoiled pet of lhe entire community and will be sorely missed and long remembered around Woodland. As of Jan. 1. Gayle Brooke Williams is the branch operations supervisor of the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County National Bank. Williams graduated from Lakewood High School in 1979 and immediately went to work at the Woodland Bank. She is married to Uoyd Williams and has two sons. Jeremy and Ben. who attend school in Lake Odessa. She became a certified bank teller in 1989. The bank has hired Monya Wortley of Lake Odessa as a new teller to replace Williams at the window where her cheery face has been a 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40^app^ihlUa^ 40 40 _ 40 40 40 Chris 40 0 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 welcome sight to everyone entering the hank for many years. Meanwhile. Dale Hefty , who has been with lhe Ionia Bank for 17 years and managed the Woodland Branch for many of those years, will continue to be in Woodland one and a half days a week and will continue to handle com­ mercial loans there. The rest of the lime he will be working in the agricultural finance and commercial loan departments of the bank's main office in Ionia. When the Board of Directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week, they regretfully accepted the resignation of President Gerald Chorley. John Waite became president and Tom Pickens agreed to serve as vice president until election in May. Waite discussed the possibility of holding a "Depot Day" during the summer. This would include musical entertainment, food, souvenirs and perhaps even a balloon ascen­ sion in the evening. This event would not be considered primarily a fund-raising project, but a community celebration of the depot, and would bring attention to what has been done and is planned for Depot Park. He set a ten­ tative date of Saturday. July 31. and asked everyone at lhe board meeting to lake the sug­ gestion back to other organizations, such as the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce and area Lions clubs. He hoped it would become an annual event. Joyce Weinbrecht has agreed to speak at lhe Historical Society general meeting Thursday. Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in lhe Lake Manor din­ ing room. Her topic will be the history of pro­ fessional nursing. Leonora Makley was honored on her 85th birthday Jan. 15 with a dinner at Mills Lan­ ding in Hastings with her children. Roger and Betty Rush. Ron and Monica Makley . Nicolas and Jennifer Makley. Gene and Betty Makley and her friend. Jessica, all enjoyed the meal and the evening. Judy McDaniels recently retired from AT&T and her ceramics friends had a sur­ prise buffet dinner for her at the Village Craft Shop in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Ward Pierce attended an assembly of the United Methodist Committee on Relief at Lake Junaluska, N.C.. over the weekend. He left home on Thursday and flew to the meeting. He returned on Monday. In the absence of the Rev. Ward Pierce Sun­ day. assistant pastor John Waite conducted the services. The United Methodist Women of Woodland United Methodist Church were hostess to a "Cluster Sharing" meeting Saturday morn­ ing. About 50 representatives from many of the UMW groups in the Lansing District at­ tended. Elaine Garlock represented Central Methodist in Lake Odessa. The district team presented several pro­ totype meeting formats, including one for financial planning, the short meeting, an ex­ ecutive planning meeting and others. All were presented in an amusing style. A workshop also was given on how to plan and meet community service goals. The Rev. Carl Litchfield will make a pastor exchange visit Sunday to the Ashley and Ban­ nister churches, where his twin brother, Glenn Litchfield, is pastor. Lay speaker Larry Balett will speak at Woodland United Methodist and Welcome Comers U.M. The Rev. Glen Litchfield will speak at Woodland and Welcome Comers Feb. 28. The library received Catherine Cookson’s newest book. "My Beloved Son.” last week and another called "Before and After" by Rosellen Brown. fwrfetJmidiody FHIENOS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 Legal Notices FORfCLOSURE NOTICE (AU Courttie*) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE • Default having been mode in the term* and conditions of the a certain mortgage mode by Daniel R. and Sandra K Bush his wife of Middleville Barry County. Michigan Mortgagors to Primebonk Federal Savings Bank Mortgagee doled the 8th day of August. A.D. 1986. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of August A.D. 1986 in Liber 438 of Berry County Records, on page 399. which said mortgage was thereafter on. fo-wit the 20th day of September. A.D 1989, assigned to Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corporation ai»d recorded on Oc­ tober 10. 1989 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 489 for said County of Barry County Records on page 414. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $121,973.80 plus lote charges of $316.62. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to rhe statute of lhe State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of February, A.D.. 1993 of 11 00 o clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10-3/8 per cent (10.375%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Yankee Springs, in the County of Barry and the State of Michigan and described os follows, to-wit: The Southwest 1/4 Southwest 1 4. Section 3. Town 3 North. Range 10 West. Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption periods shall be 30 days from date of such sole. December 28 1992 Federal Home Loon Mortgage Corporation c/o Franklin Bonk. N.A. 26430 West 12 M.le Rood Assignee Michael I. Rich P O Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48036 (313)358-4710 (2/2) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by LOUtS F WISNIEWSKI AND PAMELA J WISNIEWSKI HUS BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR PORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor tgogee dated July 19 1989 and recorded on July 28 1989 in Liber 485 on page 670 BARRY County Records Michigan and assigned by said mor tgogee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA AN IOWA CORPORATION by an assignment dated August 3 1989. and recorded on August 14 1989 in Liber 486 on page 799 BARRY County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty six thousand eight hundred twelve and 43 100 Dollars ($46 8)2.43). including interest at 11000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, al public vendue at at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings Ml. at II 00 A M on March 11 1993 Said premises are situated on TOWNSHIP OF IR VING BARRY County Michigan and are described as PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF THE NOR THWEST '. SECTION 15 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NOR THEAST CORNER THEREOF THENCE WEST 396 FEET THENCE SOUTH 297 THENCE EAST 396 FEET THENCE NORTH THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sole. DATED January 28. 1993 ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremoin & Associates. P C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 GMAC MORTGAGE COPRORATION OF IA Assignee of Mortgage (2-2'‘ State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent’* Estate Filo No. 92-21028 SE Estate of Kenneth J. Kibbey. Deceased. Social Security No. 371-505720. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was hold on December 21. 1992 at 10:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Linda 5. Godfrey requesting that Matthew P. Smith be appointed personal represen­ tative of the Estate of Kenneth J. Kibbey. The re­ quest was dented and at the Court s directive. John Boxnutt was appointed personal representative of th*e Estate of Kenneth J. Kibbey who lived al 2234 E. Porker Drive. Waylond. Michigan and who died 10-10-92. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court ond the personal representative within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 25. 1993 James J. Goulooze (P44497) 129 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 John Bornett 903 E. Mill Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-4464 (1-28) SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Jountie* I MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by WILLIAM O. CAMPBELL AND BEATRICE A CAMPBELL HUS BAND AND WIFE to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated Sepfembei 25. 1989. and record­ ed on September 27. 1989 in Liber 488. on page 818 BARRY County Record*. Michigan, ond assign­ ed by MESNE assignment to SIMMONS FIRST NA­ TIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF. A NATIONAL BANK ING CORPORATION by on assignment dated Oc­ tober 19 1989 and recorded on November 21. 1989 in Liber 491 on ooge 474. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred eighty three and 20 100 Dollars ($29 283.20). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml at 11 00 AM on March 11 1993. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY County Michigan ond describ­ ed as: ■ LOT 228 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. DATED January 28 1993 ATTORNEY FOR Assignee ol Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF Assignee ol Mortgagee (2-18) Ann Landers Poor credit turns into a nightmare Dear Ann Landers: I am becoming despondent over a problem that is turning into a nightmare. I am continually denied credit for everything, from loans to a sei of en­ cyclopedias. 1 experienced a very bad lime some years back because of a divorce, unemployment and severe health problems. I very much want to re-establish my credit rating, so 1 have contacted all the credit agen­ cies that had me listed and set out lo clean up my reputation. Il seems, however, that every time I apply for credit, another investigative agency I've never heard of pops up. Wbal I need «n know is this. Ann: Is there anything I can do to find every conceivable credit reporting agency? I want desperately to clear my name. Hov. Jung does it take to remove a negative reference once I've paid off the collection agency? Also, am I legally responsible for my ex­ husband's debts? Some of these agencies have both our names listed together. I've had an excellent job for two years and am now financially stable, yet I'm still haunted by a miserable credit history . Please help me. — Fighting lhe Past Dear Fighting: The Consumer Credit Counseling Service operates 750 offices across the country . It helps people set up a budget, understand their credit reports and repay creditors. Negative information can remain on a credit report for up to seven years. Bankruptcy can remain for 10 years. People who have made an effort to repay debts have the option of writing a 100-word letter explaining the circumstances of the debt Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: BOY, Taylar Samuel, born Jan. 23. 1993 at 8: 02 p.m. to Ms. Jammey Porter. Weighing 7 lbs. 2'6 ozs.. 20‘/i inches long. GIRL. Veronica Elaine, bom Jan. 20. 1993 at 7:40 a.m. to Teresa and Daniel Winebrenner of Hastings. Weighing? lbs. 5 ozs.. 21 in­ ches long. GIRL, Britney Elizbeth. bom Jan. 19. 1993 at 2:03 a.m. to Tamara LaBinc and William Harrison of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ozs.. 19 inches long GIRL, Takclha Marie, bom Jan. 18. 1993 at 9: 33 a.m. to Lisa Planck of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8*4ozs.. 21 inches long. GIRL, Brittany Nicole, bom Jan. 15. 1993 at 9:28 a.m. to Nancy and Rod Morgan of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. lOVi ozs.. 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Aaron Richard, born Jan. 15. 1993 at 8:21 a.m. to Dawn Brown and Randy Hiiliker of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. ozs.. 21 *4 inches long. GIRL, Marlena Kelsey. bom Jan. 12. 1993 at 2:47 a.m. to Tom and Nicole McMillen of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. I2V4 ozs.. 20 inches long. Marlene Kelsey joins her sister. Emily, at home. BOY, Dekota Scott, bom Jan. 12, 1993 at 12:08 p.m. to Scott and Lynn Tatrow of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 9‘A ozs.. 22 inches long. BOY, Timothy Michael, bom Jan. II. 1993 at 8:30 p.m. to Darrin and Paula Sager of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs.. 20 V5 inches long. GIRL, Stacia Marie, bom Jan. 10. 1993 at 7: II a.m. to Samantha Purdum and John Bos of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 2'4 ozs.. I9M inches long. Stacia Marie joins a brother. Randy Plaunt II and a sister. Penny Plaunt at home. BOY, Joshua Michael, born Jan. 10. 1993 at 2:29 a.m. to Sarah and Mike Gurd of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7Vi ozs.. 2014 in­ ches long. Quartet and harmonica player will entertain at Arby's JCPemey Downtown Hastings Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two acts will be featured at the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Arby’s Restaurant. 911 W. State StHastings. The Davis Brothers, a gospel quartet from Battle Creek, and area resident Duane Hagen will entertain. The Davis Brothers have released many albums over the years and have played all over lhe Midwest. They have had two recent songs played on Christian radio, including "A Blessing's On The Way.’’ The group has performed at previous Showcases an- are back by popular demand. Hagen, a singer, poet, harmonica player and songwriter, also has entertained at previous Musicians' Showcase events as well as last year's Hastings Summerfest. Seating at the Showcase is available on a first come, first served basis. and slating that it has been paid. Such a docu­ ment will appear on the computer whenever someone pulls up their credit record. Interested consumers can check their phone books for the Consumer Credit Counseling Service in their area or call lhe computer-run. toll-free line: I-8OO-388-CCCS. which will give the phone number of your local CCCS office. Since it is computer-run. it gives only the number of your local office, not personal advice. Daughters want inheritance Dear Ann lenders: I've always been a good and generous father. When cither of our two daughters has been in a crisis, my wife and I have come to the rescue. Since we have always been there for them, a recent ex­ perience was especially shocking. This past year. I won more than S4.000 in various lotteries and used lhe money for im­ provements on our house. I had an unexpected turn of pcxir luck, and things went bad for several months, so I dipped into my modest home equity to the tunc of SI .600. Well. Ann. you would haw: thought the sky had fallen in. When our daughters learned of this, they became very upset. One shouted. "How could you? This is our inheritance'" 1 was very unhappy with that outburst and said so. Our daughters stand to inherit more than S 100.000 in real estate. It makes me so sad that a child of mine would make such a statement. Obviously they are already counting their inheritance and re­ sent the fact that I want to enjoy some of my hard-earned money in my last years. My at­ titude toward my children has changed. I'd appreciate your thinking on this. — A New Me in Calif. Dear New You: My advice is: Spend a lot more money on yourself, skip your daughters and leave what's left to your grandchildren and charity. Hospital bill too high Ann Landers: Recently, my neighbor received a deep claw puncture from her pet cat. The pain and swelling which followed were totally unexpected. She went to a clinic near her home at once and received a tetanus shot. The emergency room physician administered antibiotics and ordered her to a hospital for follow-up treatment. The doctor there diagnosed the problem as Pasterella multocida. which my friend was told is a com­ mon bacteria-related infection. She was hospitalized for four and one-half days. Yesterday, she received lhe hospital bill. It was SI0.169. This did not include lhe Dear doctor's bill. The woman was stunned. Her room was on the basement level and looked like a prison cell. She could have had a suite in lhe best hotel in San Francisco with a private nurse in an adjoining room, plus room service and the attendance of her own physi­ cian for lhe S2.000 a day it cost in that crum­ my hospital. I am sending my congressman a copy of this letter, but it is a well-known fact that you arc the most effective person in the country when it comes to getting the attention of people who make things happen. / L.E.. Fremont. Calif. Dear Fremont: Thanks for the compliment, but you are crediting me with more clout than I actually possess. If I had S5 for every person who wrote to me to complain about a hospital bill. I could pay your friend's bill right now It is no secret that the health-care system in this country is in dire need of overhauling. More than 37 million people in the United Slates have no health insurance. Unless these uninsured folks are very rich, they are in deep trouble if they should get sick. Those who DO have insurance often find themselves struggl­ ing to get through pounds of paperwork and miles of red tape If anyone has any bright ideas, don't write to me. Write to your senators. Wants to be called 'Mom' Dear Ann Landers: I need some advice on how to handle a situation with my new daughter-in-law. When our son married "Cathy" last year, she asked me how I would like her to address me. I told her that I would prefer to be called "Mom." It’s been six months, and she .Bill hasn't called me "Mom” or anything cist for that matter. She just blurts out a question or com­ ment without any preface. She calls my hus­ band “Mr..' which he feels is too formal, but he is willing tc accept it. Cathy is a wonderful person, somewhat shy and quiet. I'm at a loss as to how to approach her or if indeed I SHOULD approach her at all. My husband says that since it is bothering me. I should ask her again to call me "Mom." What is your advice? / E. in N.C. Dear N.C.: You don't say whether or not Cathy 's mother is living. If so. this might be the hang-up. In any event, you might say. "I'd like you to call me ‘Mom’ and my hus­ band ’Dad’ if you arc comfortable with that." If she doesn't act on the suggestion, say nothing more about it. It's no big deal one way or the other. Gem of the Day: The tobacco industry reports that it provides jobs for 57.000 Americans — and this does not include physi­ cians. X-ray technicians, nurses, hospital employees, firefighters, dry cleaners, respiratory specialists, pharmacists, morti­ cians and gravediggers. Ann Landers' latest booklet. ' 'Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, tong, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 {this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate ( Lake Odessa News: By Elaine Garlock The next dinner lo benefit Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be next week Fiday night. Feb. 5. at downtown Fellowship Hall. Serv­ ing starts at 4:30 p.m. Three candidates for one vacancy on Ionia County’s Soil and Water Conservation Board are Tom Wilson of Odessa. Gary Brownell of Ronald and Ray Kreiger of Keene. Wilson has been an Odessa Township trustee for 12 years. He and wife Chris have children Becky. Dan and Amy. His Usbom grand­ parents lived in Carlton Township. Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at the Holt United Methodist Church for dentist Dr. Lawrence Walkinshaw. 88. He and his wife. Clare, were married 62 years ago at the Lake Odessa parsonage in a home wedding with the bride’s father, the Rev. A. T. Cartland, of­ ficiating. He was then pastor of Central M. E. Church. Dr. Walkinshaw. in addition to profes­ sional. Scout. Lions and church activities, was world renowned for his efforts in or­ nithology. particularly in the field of Kirtland Warblers and cranes. He had written several books on the subject and had traveled the world in research for his writings. He had been instrumental in establishing several bird sanctuaries in Michigan, including the Walkinshaw Wetlands in Oceana County. He had practiced dentistry in Battle Creek for 39 years. His daughter. Wendy, lives in Texas and son James lives in Holt. Gordon Lozo of Odessa Township, living on South State Road, is listed as a surviving brother of Seely Lozo. 87. of Vermontville, who died Dec. 28. Sidewalk superintendents easily could be busy full time watching the progress, as the new roof takes shape on the Page Memorial Building. Some of lhe time, adjacent Third Street has been closed to allow for easier transport of the trussed rafters stacked on the vacant park lot beside the post office across the street to the site. According to one newspaper account, there was more wrong with lhe building than a leaky roof. Other pro­ blems came to light during the initial work of gening to the beams for installing supports for the new rafters. The new house of Curt and Christy Wells on Jackson Road is the second new dwelling on the west side, near Musgrove Highway. In an earlier year, they had planted many trees and built a large pole barn. Robert Gierman of Scbewa Tow nship and a neighbor attended the travelogue at Hastings last week. Mr. Gierman has traveled to India and visited pen friends. Several friends and their kin and friends in turn have v isited him. Another patron who had spent months in In­ dia during World War 11 was Tony Havlik of the Bownc Center neighborhood. He said that Indian laundry methods were quite effective so far as cleanliness was concerned, but he and lhe other servicemen had to use pliers on their buckles after every laundry. Being pounded on the rocks tended to bend lhe buckles. Both men mentioned the population density. The sisters and brothers of the late Lorraine (Anway) Jackson attended the Saturday funeral of James Jackson, including her brother from Utah. Miss Bernice Cairns, V'ho has many relatives between Lake Odessa and Hastings, is now at TenderCare in Hastings. She is formerly of Lansing and was an active member of Central United Methodist Church there. Laurel Mattson just turned 2 She was the guest of honor at a birthday party Sunday. Her parents are Gary and Nancy (Raffler) Mattson. Josephine Brayton of rural Muir turned 80 last week. Her nieces were hostesses for a bir­ thday party in her honor at the parish hall in Hubbardston Jan. 17. She is a member of Ionia County MARSP, so many local school retirees know her. Hundreds of her former students came for lhe afternoon. She taught more than 30 years in Pewamo-Westphalia schools after being principal at Pewamo High School and 10 years in Carson City school as a business education teacher. Her travels have included China, Russia. Australia and much of Europe. The Ionia Sentinel listed the death of Louise McNaughton of Belding. She was a niece of the late Charles Coulsen of Lake Odessa, daughter of Ona Lee Gates, who was also a member of Ionia MARSP. Her husband's family were pioneer settlers of Bownc and Caledonia townships. Peter McNaughton’s inn was a stagecoach stop on the route from Battle Creek to Grand Rapids, on Whitneyville R^-d at 100th. Wes and Shirley Longanbach are the local grandparents of Jacob Michael bom January 20 at Ionia to Mike ’’nd Erika Longanbach. The maternal grandparents are former residents. Ellen Roth is now receiving care at a home at Clarksville and Clare Roth resides at Eagle. Apparently the ground was solid enough to allow for some com harvest on Monday. Grave) roads were still covered with ice on Sunday. Woodland United Methodist Women members were hosts Saturday afternoon for Lansing District Cluster Sharing. District team members demonstrated a series of com­ mittee. executive and unit meetings in skit form. Their dining room was a cozy meeting place. President Betty Curtis welcomed the group, as did Jerri Litchfield, co-pastor of the church. Some Lake Odessa ladies attended. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME From Coats Grove to Hastings on the C.K.& by Joyce F. XVeinbrecht The Chicago, Kalamazoo and Saginaw Rail­ road line reached Coats Grove on May 14. 1889. bringing with it a new era of transporta­ tion and marketing to lhe rural community. The new railroad connected with the Michi­ gan Central Railroad in Hastings and lhe Pere Marquette in Woodbury, allowing quicker and easier transportation of farm and woodlot products to lhe markets of Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rapids. In Coats Grove, there was a spot east of lhe depot where farmers could bring in logs from ■heir woodlots to be loaded on the train and shipped to market. When the Wood farm wood lot was being cut, lhe C.K. & S. ran a spur i.ne into lhe woods where lhe logs could be loaded directly onto lhe flat cars. rhe engineer would connect lhe cars of logs in the woods and pull them back to lhe main uack to be connected to lhe rest of the train. There was quite a steep grade south of Coals Grove. The engineer at that time was Jack Milbeck. He would back lhe loaded cars north back toward Woodland, get up a head of steam and get a running start on lhe grade, heading for Hastings. If the track was wet or icy, lhe train might make two or three false starts, backing up and puding ahead, even sanding lhe tracks a little to add traction if it was very icy. Art Wood, one of Coals Grove’s youngsters, discovered that he could get the same effect by greasing the tracks with wagon wheel grease, hide and watch the efforts of lhe engineer and crew as lhe train slipped helplessly on lhe greased track. That grade headed downhill into Coats Grove and northeast toward Woodland. The section gang had a flat lorry, which was used to haul rails and ties out along the line when maxing repairs The boys in Coats Grove would “borrow" the lorry, push it up lhe grade across lhe road to Fuller’s Hill, then ride it across the road, down the grade, past lhe eleva­ tor and as far north as it would run. One evening, as they headed down the grade, they came around lhe slight curve just north of the village and saw the headlight of the engine coming toward them. There was an unexpected late freight train heading toward them. The boys ditched the lorry, tumbling it and them­ selves down the railroad bed and out of lhe way. and missed being killed in a head-on crash Needless lo say. that was lhe last lorry ride by that group. Max Coats was one of the boys on that thrilling ride that night. People along lhe railroad line knew the difference in lhe engines by the sound of lhe whistles. Each one was distinctive. Engine No. 1 was for freight services. No. 2, No. 3 No. 4 and No. 6 were for passenger services. No. 6 was purchased new by the rail­ road line and it gave them the more trouble than all of lhe other engines put together. No. 2 was the regular passenger engine for many years. During the winter, lhe passenger fain consisted of lhe engine and tender, the baggage car, which also carried the mail, and one passenger coach. In the summer lime there were two passenger coaches. It was not unusual for empty cars to be hauled from the Pere Marquette in Woodbury to the Michigan Central in Hastings or even on lo Kalamazoo. Ten lo 20 empiy cars would .move along lhe line quite well. On one occa­ sion, there was a buildup of 30 empty cars wait­ ing to be moved out. Jack Milbeck was lhe engineer. Tom Walker was lhe conductor, and lhe conductor was in charge. Jack had been instructed to move lhe 30 cars at one time. Il w as loo large of a load for lhe engine. The train moved very slowly. It took them more than one-half of the day to move lhe cars into Hastings. Each grade and each curve was a challenge. They got hung up on a curve just north of Hast­ ings and barely crawled into Hastings. There ihey split the load up, to continue on to Kalamazoo. Tom Walker received a tough reprimand for • not following the plan. High school students and business men from Woodbury, Woodland and Coats Grove traveled into Hastings lo attend school or attend business at lhe county seat. Attorneys traveled into lhe Courthouse lo try their cases, using lhe C.K. &. S. as transportation, as well as a chance to work on their cases. C.S. Palmerton, Attor­ ney at Law in Woodland, used the train ride to and from Hastings to write a column for the Woodland News and lhe Hastings Banner. The C. K. & S. Depot in Hastings. 1909. Detail from Plat Map of Hastings 1895 The C.K. & S. railroad line reached Hastings from the south in December 1887 On Dec. 24. 1887, the Hastings Banner reported that "the trains are now running regularly on the C.K. & S." To get lhe tracks from Hastings to Coats Grove, the C.K. & S. building crews had to cross the tracks of the Michigan Central Rail­ road and the Thornapple River. The law was such that if a railroad could cross the tracks of another railroad with a rail ’he right of way was won. To keep the C.K. & S. from crossing the M.C.R.R tracks they kept an engine and two cars working in the area where the crossing would have to go. The engine moved forward and backward, never leaving an opening Then one Sunday morning, the M.C.R.R. crew had to move off the tracks to allow another train to pass through. The C.K. & S. crews were ready. They moved in and laid the crossing through the M.C.R.R. rails and the right of way was won. A mishap occurred on the C.K. & S. line on its journey from Coats Grove to Hastings. As the train was north of Hastings, approaching the trestle over the Thomapple River, a rod connecting the driver wheels broke loose at the front dnver wheel It flahcd around and neai !y cut urc cab of the engine off on the Fireman's side. Luckily he was Firing the boiler at the lime or he surely would have been killed. After several revolutions, the rod poked into the ground and broke off the rear driver wheel which rolled down the bank and into the fence. The engine tilted over at a crazy angle when the wheel came off. The crew brought the limping engine into the depot without toppling into the Thomapple River or stalling out on the Michigan Central tracks. There was another mishap where Court Street crossed the railroad. It was a feat of skill to make a “flying switch." This incident occurred when lhe railroad crew was switching an engine a baggage car and passenger coach on the Y leading to the Michigan Central tracks. The switch required fast reflexes and good timing on the part of lhe switchman. The engine and cars were approaching lhe switch at a comparatively slow speed. About 100 feet from lhe switch, the brakeman uncoupled lhe car being switched. The engine and baggage car began to speed up. As the baggage car passed the switch, lhe switchman was supposed to immediately turn the switch, letting lhe uncoupled car go onto the switch track. However, this particular day. the switchman’s liming was off. He threw the switch before the baggage car had cleared the switch heading the front of the baggage car toward Woodbury, and lhe back end of lhe car was down the siding toward the Michigan Central tracks. The car wasn’t long enough to stay on sepa­ rate tracks. It rolled over onto its side. This was beside lhe electric light plant on Slate Street and the streel called Water Street at that time (now known as South Boltwood.) The electric light plant was powered by coal, which was often carried in to Hastings from Kalamazoo on the C.K. & S. Hubert D. Cook tells a story about an inci­ dent he caused when he was 5 years old. Il was his First day of school. When he passed lhe electric plant siding, a man was shoveling coal T H 0 R N iiniuMiihr This 1895 city plat map shows the half-circle turntable used along the route as the line was built. The 1913 plat map of the same area does not show the turntable any longer, rather a building is shown on this lot. from the car into the electric plant bunkers. There were no bottom dump cars or electric coal chutes in those days, so the coal had to be hand shoveled from the cars into lhe bunkers and then into lhe Fire pots of lhe steam boilers, which in turn powered lhe electric plant. Little Hubert was walking along by the car. He noticed a crowbar with its tip between the track and one of the wheels of lhe car. He didn’t know that the crowbar was acting as a brake, keeping lhe car in place and then was used to inch the car down to the next bunker. He thought that this was a strange place to le?ve a crowbar, so he pulled it away. He and dr. shoveler were equally surprised when lhe carload of coal began to roll southward, as there wis a good downgrade for nearly two blocks. Hubert began to run. The man on the coal car began to wave his shovel and swear in language little Hubert had seldom heard before. The car did come to a rest and had to be moved back north to lhe bunkers so that lhe unloading could be completed. There was a round house in Hastings, actual­ ly a half round, with two stalls and a turntable at lhe north end, which allowed lhe engines to enter either stall, or be completely turned around. The depot in Hastings was built in 1887, probably by Bush and Patterson Construction Fredrick Bush was a promoter of lhe C.K. & S. and also owned a port of lhe construction company, which also built the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad stations. The original depot was a square building like all of the other depots along the line, with passenger and freight areas. In 1903, a larger waiting room was added on lhe south end of the building with a room for the agent to work in. Harold Christensen lived with his family, father, mother and three siblings in Hastings. He remembered that in 1908 and 1909 lhe whole family boarded lhe train at lhe depot in Hastings, early on a Sunday morning, riding south out of town to Crooked Lake Resort, spending lhe day at the resort and returning home in the evening. The grade heading south out of Hastings was quite sleep and a real challenge to the engineer Sources: Lawrence Chase; Max Coats; Hastings Banner, Hubert D. Cook. Congratulations Graduates... 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If they couldn’t make it after a couple of tries they would drop off some of lhe cars and try again, heading south across Fall Creek toward lhe little village of Shultz. IVr re only silent until you need us CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $200 upon successful completion of a 2 week training period. Excellent employment opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. 2nd shift available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits, and a starting wage of $5.44 per hour. Apply before Feb. 3rd, 1993. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 945-2407 E.O.E. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28, 1993 Middleville eagers go 'up tempo' to subdue Maple Valley, 73-62 by David T. Young Editor Andy Brewer tries to save the basketball from going out other team by hitting Maple Valley's Gabe Priddy with it. o' bounds to the Jim Mason of Middleville waits for Maple Valley's Gabe Priddy (50) to fly by him so he can take an uncontested shot on the fast break. Delton's poor start costly again, 47-40 A poor start again was the culprit Tuesday night in Delton’s 47-40 hardcourt loss to Parchment. The Panthers were outscored 12-6 and 16-12 in the first two quarters en route to their sixth loss in seven tries in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this season. Overall, they are 1-8. Coach Jim Hogoboom said his team deliberately attempted to slow down the pace of the game. •‘It was our intention to pack the defense in." he said. “We’ve been hurt on dribble penetration. ••We worked hard offensively, making sure we got off the best shots possible," he added. "This will be lhe style of game we’ll have to play, to keep the score down." Regardless. Delton fell behind 26-9 with three minutes remaining in the second period. But then the Panthers went on a 9-2 run in those three minutes to close the gap to 28-18 at the half. “1 was pleased with our effort when things got looking real bad," Hogoboom said. "But we need to do a better job of taking care of the ball." He was even more pleased with lhe Pan­ thers’ efforts in the first few minutes of the se­ cond half, when they scored seven unanswered points to cut their deficit to just three points. 28-25. But Parchment was able to pull away, forc­ ing Delton to gamble and foul. "I just can’t say enough about our kids’ ef­ fort." the coach said. "There are few teams with just one win that will continue to work as hard as we did. It’s tough to do if you’re not having success on the scoreboard.” The biggest staistical differences in the bailgame came in rebounding and turnovers. Though both teams picked off 22 caroms. Parchment had 10 on the offensive boards to Delton’s three Parchment had eight turnovers while the Panthers were guilty of 22 Jeff Taylor meshed 14 points for Delton, which had three players in double figues. as sophomore Brad Meyers added 12 and Jay Annen 10. The Panthers made 13 of only 36 field goal attempts for 36 percent Parchment sank 22 of 50 for 44 percent. One positive slat for Delton was a 12-for-17 team shooting performance at lhe free throw line. Hogoboom said his team is down to nine players, which meant some had to play out of position. The Panthers will be at Paw Paw Friday night and will be back home next Tuesday for another KVA game with Mattawan. often. The Trojans led 55-40 at the 3:13 mark, their biggest advantage in the contest. But then a strange thing happened. Middleville didn't score a point for the rest of the period. Maple Valley failed to capitalize, managing just two free throws. "We had an awful lot of turnovers,” Holzheuter said. "We'd gel a steal and then immediately give it right back. "And we had some ugly shots in that stretch," he added. So. for nearly half a quarter, lhe two teams’ frenzied scoring pace slowed to a crawl and lhe fourth period started with the Trojans up 55-42. Ferris No. 1 in state at 275 Delton matmen beat Plainwell Delton defeated Plainwell 46-26 in a dual meet Monday night that served as the team’s only action within the last week. The Panthers’ quad meet with Belding. Muskegon Catholic Central and Allegan last Thursday was called off because of the incle­ ment weather. Their scheduled dual meet with Otsego was canceled Tuesday night. Delton will wrestle at Byron Center next Tuesday evening with Hudsonville Unity Christian and will compete in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association quad meet on Saturday. Feb. 13. Otherwise, coach Aaron Tabor’s grapplcrs will be getting ready for individual and team district tournaments. In Monday night’s meet, the Panthers came up with four pins, two decisions, a major decision and a double forfeit at 119 pounds in subduing Plainwell. Winning bv nins were Steve Risner (112 pounds), in 3:11; Jason Charkowski (125). 1:28; Sean Thomas (130). 5:54; and Rollie Ferris (275). 2:36. Jason Thomas (145) recorded a 13-3 major decision over Aaron Gluchowski. The two decisions were won by Jason Hicks (160). 13-10 over Bill Walden, and Malt Rick, a 7-5 thriller in overtime over Josh Farmer. In other recent wrestling news. Ferris is ranked No. 1 in the state, regardless of class, at 275 pounds by the Michigan Wrestling Federation Ferris, defending Class B stale champion, has not allowed one opponent to go six minutes with him yet this year, he has pinned 19 opponents, most in lhe first period, and has won his other five matches by forfeits “He is deserving of being No. I." Tabor said of the honor Saxon frosh lose tight contest with Coldwater The Hastings freshman basketball team lost a tough 54-52 verdict to Coldwater last Frida}. The Saxons held slim leads of 9-8. 21-19 and 32-29 at the period stops, but Coldwater rallied for 25 points in lhe fourth quarter to win it. Rvan Gillons pumped in 29 points for lhe Saxons and Aaron Baker chipped in 12 On the previous Friday afternoon, the frosh lost 44-37 to Sturgis. A cold first quarter, in which they scored onl} five points, hurt Hastings and the Trojans pulled away after that. Ryan Gillons poured in 12 points. Aaron Baker had 10 and Jesse Barnum scored eight. Hastings grad ends college C-C career Mark Kelly, a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, recently completed his cross­ country career at Indiana Wesleyan University. Kelly helped lead the Wildcats to their fourth consecutive Mid-Central Conference championship this season, as well as the school's first NAIA District 21 title and a 1 Oth-place finish at the NAIA Nationals. IWU's highest finish ever. A politicial science and pr.-law major. Kel­ ly made the NAIA All-District team this season. He was also named a NCCAA Scholar-Athlete the past two seasons and a NAIA Scholar-Athlete this year. He was also a captain or this year's team Middleville won a ’’track meet’ from Maple Valley on the basketball floor Tuesday night. The Trojans took a 73-62 decision in a nonleague game that was dominated by two full-court presses, fast action, some easy baskets, plenty of fouls and free throws, and a lots of turnovers. Middleville coach Kun Holzheuter said the wide open style was just what he wanted to see That was our goal.’’ he said. We were disappointed that we couldn't sustain it (success with the up tempo). We wanted to spread the floor to give Jeff (Roodvoets) some room inside and stop teams from col­ lapsing on him.’’ The result for the first half of lhe ballgame was encouraging for Middleville, now 6-4 on the season overall. It was the outside shooting of sophomore Andy Brewer and the usual inside game of the 6-5 senior. Roodvoets that sparked a 45-point barrage. Brewer canned three three-pointers and scored II points in the first half, while Roodvoets did 15 points worth of damage during the same two quarters. Middleville took only a 16-15 lead at the end of the first period, but the next eight minutes were telling, when the Trojans outscored Maple Valley 26-18. Roodvoets started the second quarter with two baskets in less than 45 seconds to open up a five-point lead. The Lions, who slipped to 4-7 overall with the loss, still were able to stay close for awhile, but they never took the lead. They tied it at 29-29 with 3:50 left in the half, on a basket by Mike Trowbridge. But Brewer answered with a three and then swished another not much later to spark a 37­ 31 lead for Middleville. Though Maple Valley got as close as .39­ 36 on a three by Greg Garn, the Trojans scored the last six points of the half. The key basket in that run was a tip-in of a missed free throw by David Olthouse with five seconds remaining to give the Trojans a 36 45advantage as the two teams headed for the dressing room. Middleville pulled away slowly in the third quarter as the Lions threw the ball away too The going is tough inside here for Ryan Martin (34) as he is checked by one of the towering Battle Creek Lakeview fron-line players, who stand at 6-6. 6-6, 6-8 and 6-11. Lakeview towers over Hastings quintet, 80-67 Battle Creek Lakeview’s lowering height and powerful inside game was too much for Hastings Tuesday night in an 80-67 loss. The Saxons were outboarded as a team 40-26 and coach Dennis O’Mara said “a good share of those (rebounds» were putbacks. They really dominated us inside ” The rebounding problem led to few shots at lhe basket from the floor, where lhe Saxons were just 20 of 43. Lake view made 28 of 56 for an even 50 percent and 13 more scoring opportunities. “We just didn't rebound with them and keep them from scoring inside." O'Mara said. Another problem was at the free throw line, where Hastings made just 16 of 31 for slightly better than 50 percent The Spartans, mean­ while. cashed in on 22 of 29 for 76 percent. The loss was Hastings’ third straight The skid started with a tight 51-49 defeat at the hands of state-ranked and unbeaten Sturgis Jan 15. It continued last Friday in a 51-48 upset victor) by Coldwater “I figured these three games wou J be the toughest section of our schedule." O'Mara said. “We'll just have lo work on our execu­ tion There still arc a lol ol games to play yet " The Saxons have gone from 6-1 overall to 6-4 and now they are 3-4 in the Twin Valley Conference Lakeview, meanwhile, lilted its league record to 6-1. just a game back of Sturgis. The Spartans are 9-1 overall Lakeview lumped out to a 16-10 lead at the close of the first quarter and was up 36-28 at the half. Things really fell apart for Hastings in the third period, when the Spartans used a 24-12 burst to take a 60-40 cushion into the last eight minutes The Saxons fought then way back and threatened to cut the margin to below double digits, but it was t<x» little, loo lute “The} got up early on us and we just couldn't overcome that lead." O’Mara said. Matt Bown paced the Hastings offense with 19 points. Bn an Sherry counted 13 points and Chris Young had nine The usually high scoring Brad Gee was held lo just six points by 6-11 Nate Huffman, who led Lakeview with 19 points Adam Norlander kicked in 14 for the Spartans. The Saxons will continue Twin Valiev ac­ tion Friday night at Albion and they will play at Charlotte in a nonleague matchup next Tuesday evening Lakewood to have mat tourney Lakewood will be the host school for a team wrestling tournament this Saturday The Vikings will be joined by Middleville. Fowlerville. Ovid-Elsie. Holland West Ot­ tawa and Fremont The action will begin at 9 a.m. Each team will wrestle five dual meets, one against each ot the other schools in the tourney. The following Saturday. Lakewood will entertain three other schools in a four-team quad meet Joining the Vikings will be Portland. Battle Creek Pennfield and Ionia. The track meet started again after that, but this time it was Maple Valley that turned up the heat. Paced by some late offensive heroics by Steve Hopkins, the Lions fought their way back into the game, pulling to within four points, 63-59 with 3:40 left. They had two chances to cut their deficit two two points, but missed on both. Then Middleville sophomore Jim Mason and junior Mike Sarver stepped forward at several critical points. Sarver made a pair of free throws and then took a pass from Mason seconds later and scored a fast break layup. Mason then drib bled lhe ball the entire floor through the Lions' press and scored on a layup. For an encore, he laid the ball in ot a baseline drive on lhe next possession. This spurt took only about a minute, but when it was over. Maple Valley suddenly was staring at a 71-59 deficit with just 1:34 showing on the clock. The game virtually was over. Holzheuter said the free throws by Sarver were critical. "It gave us a little breathing room," he said. "At that time (only four points ahead) we were tight. It loosened us up a bit." Roodvoets led al) scorers with 22 points and he hauled down 16 rebounds. Brewer had 14 points and Mason and Bundy each had nine, as the Trojans got 32 points from three sophomores. Roodvoets is averaging about 21 points and 13 rebounds per game this season. "Last year he was a decent all-conference player, but he’s really improved," Holzheuter said. “He works hard. He gives it all he's got." Trowbridge netted 14 points for Maple Valley and Hopkins and Gabe Priddy each contributed nine. Middleville came up with seven threepointers for lhe night, while lhe Lions had three. Interestingly, both teams shot poorly in frequent trips lo the free throw line. The Trojans made just 50 percent, on 16 of 32, and Maple Valley wasn't all that much better, with 21 of 33 for 63 percent. Middleville now faces what Ilolzheuther calls "a key stretch" in its season. The Trojans. 4-2 in the O-K Blue Conference, will play at Godwin Friday and at Comstock Park next Tuesday. Those two important league matchups will be followed by a game at home against Hamilton. Maple Valley also has some tough sledding ahead, with nonleaguc foe Bath next Tuesday and SMAA rival Olivet at home Friday. Feb. 5. Olivet is undefeated and ranked among the top 10 teams in Class C by the Associated Press. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Page 11 Middle school eagers to play in tournament The Hastings Middle School ”A” and "B” teams will pla> in basketball tournaments next week. The seventh- and eighth- grade "A" teams will compete in a tournament at Battle Creek Pennficld Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. The ’’B” tournament will be held Monday and Wednesday al Hastings Middle School. "A” Seventh-graders will lake on Com­ stock al 4:15 Tuesday in their opening round. They will at 4:15 Thursday if they lose their first game, or they will play at 6:45 p.m. Thursday if they win. Finals w ill be at 7 p m. Saturday . Feb. 6. The eighth-grade "A” team will play Com­ stock in the opening round at 5:M> p.m. Tues day. If they win. they will advance to the 8 p.m. game Thursday and if they lose they will play at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Finals will be 8:30 p.m Saturday Other teams in the ”A" tourney are Pennfield. Lakeview. Coldwater. Battle Creek Northwestern. Battle Creek Southwestern and Gull Lake The Saxon ”B’’ teams will play Ionia at 6:30 p.m. Monday Winners move to lhe finals at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Losers will play at 4 p.m. Wednesday The other '’B” teams in the tourney are Lakeview and Middleville. The Hastings seventh-grade basketball team (front row, from left) Beau Barnum, Michael McKeough, Matt Toburen. Eric Masse, Tyler Allerding, Evan Winkler, Mark Arens, Ed VanderMolen, (middle row) manager Zack Holston, statistican Joe Edger, Larry Bailey, John DeWitt, Phil Sole, Dave Rose. Eric McCarty, manager Mike Provost (back row) coach Pat Purgiel. Zach Deming, Andrew Courtright, Kyle Pohja, Jeff Storrs, Adam Gee, Ben O'Mara, statistician Adam Bancroft and statistician Rob Dixon. (Words forY’s) Adult 3-on-3 basketball league Saxon eighth-grade eagers win twice against Lakeview The Hastings Blue and Gold basketball teams last week Tuesday both beat seventh­ grade squads from Battle Creek Lakeview in a scheduling mixup. The Blue team beat the Spartans 36-19. Darick Kelley scored 11 points and Brett Han­ son had nine. Kelley also collected six rebounds The Gold unit won 42-20. Rocky Wager tallied 12 points. Jason Fuller had nine and Ed Youngs six. Fuller and Teague O'Mara each had six rebounds The Blue team beat Pennficld 34-25 Jan. 14. Jon Lawrence dropped in 11 points and Randy Lake had eight. Brett Hanson was the leading rebounder with 11. The Gold team lost to Pennfield 45-32. Jason Fuller and Travis V'illiams each had six points. Williams also gathered seven rebounds. The Blues were defeated by Middleville 32-24 Jan. 12. Darick Kelley scored nine points and had eight rebounds, and Brett Han­ son picked off 11 rebounds. The Gold team was subdued by Mid­ dleville. 59-29. Jason Fuller led with eight points and Travis Williams added six. with eight rebounds. BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixers Sunday Afternoon Mixed Rowdie Giris 46 Vi-33’A; Dads Post <241 46-34; Dewey's Auto Body 44-36; Miller Real Estate 44-36; Girrbach’s 44-36; Three Ponies Tack 43-37; Jo’s Bookkeeping 43-37; Outward Appearance 43-33; Two J’s 39% 40%; Grandmas Plus One 39-41; Sabre Manufacturing 34-42. Hastings Bowl 33 Vi-46 Vi; Michelob 33%-46%; T M Lassies 23-57. Good Games & Series: K. Trierweiler 157-465. G. Otis 166-464; F Schneider 170-459; B Thomason 183-463; F Girrbach 187-459; S. VanDenburg 184-535. D. Coenen 215-568; D. Kelley 221-546; M. Nystrom 215-558. Good Gaines: P. Wilson 163; D. James 165; S. Nash 170; L Potter 176; B Johnson 180; B. Cramer 158; M Snyder 164; B Morgan 166; J. Donnini 169; P. Thomas 160; C. Graham 156; S. Moore 150. Crazy Ones 124; Cripples 9-7; 4 Mustangs 9-7; Red Barons 8-8: Ball Bangers 5-11; Bud 5-11. Men’s High Games & Series: B. Ruth ruff 227-618; S. Redman 189452; M. Vaughn 182; D. Carpenter 164; S. Pond I(j4; P. Dryer 158; B. Redman 150; B Frisbic 148; D. Smith 146; F Wagner 135. Women’s High Games & Series: B. Tracy 167476; J. Vaughn 185456; T. Hayes 162; J. Lord 155; I. Ruthruff 153; B. Sexton 151; S. Patten 143; C. Pond 142; A. King 137; T. Potter 134. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 49-27; Friendly Home Parties 47- 29; Mace Pharmacy 38-38; Hair Care Center 38-38; Cornerstone Realty 37-39; Nashville Chiropractic 37-39; Nashville Locker 36-40; Valley Realty 34-42; Varney’s Stables 34-42; Lifestyles 29-47. High Games & Series: S. VanDenburg 200-532; L. Yoder 177-510; B Smith 176495; M Snyder 177493; G Otis 174488: C. Colvin 166476; P Smith 172472; S. Merrill 168466; R Reichard 168466; P. Castleberry 168451; B. High 167443; N. Varney 164416; R Murphy 162437; B. Johnson 166453; J. Gardner 143-398; P Frederickson 147-394; S. Mennell 139-352; C Barnum 127-253; L. Johnson 148-392. C Guernsey 153414; B Vrogindewey 162422; A. Terrain 119-327; L Elliston 189; S. Brimmer 167; S. Everett 156; B Miner 166; M Dull 158; V. Slocum 163; J. Lewis 436. Moose Mixed A&A Wiggle 51-21; 4 Nutz 48-24; Lucky Strikes 47-25; 3 Ponies Tack 42-30; Scars Service 39%-32%; Middle Lakers 38-34; Gillons Construction 38-34; Mixed Nuts 37V6-34«/i; Odd Balls 36%-3l %; Rocky 4 34-38; 10 Pins 34-38; 4 R s 33’4-384; Heads Out 33-39; Kcglcrs 3240; Late Comers 2943; Big O’s 27-41; 4 Stars 2646; Bye 20-52. High Games & Series (Men): B Keeler 192-553; J. Barnum 219-573; M McKee 218-609; C Purdum Jr 198; W Gillons 181474; B Dolan 187496; D Clemens 189-505; A Hinrichsen 158-450; R McDonald 231-589; W Brodock 194-506 High Games & Series (Women): P Rob­ bins 195485: B Hughes 176; S McKee 201; B. Wilkins 188-528; M Snyder 190; B Faul 179-514; M. Service 176 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 17-7; Misfits 16-8; 3 J’s 15-9; Middle Lakers 14-10; Naughty & Nice 12-12; Mass Confusion 12-12; Wood­ mansee Construction 11-13; NKOTB 10-14; Neil’s Printing 10-14; Thomapple Valley Equipment 9-15; Mason/Davis Line 9-15; Cascade Home Improvement 9-15. Mens High Games & Series B. Slovinski 198-554; P. Scobey 213-555; B. Woodmansee 203-543; T. Neymeiyer 199-513; B. Ludescher 215-554; N. Nelson 166; Rick Eaton 184; J. Jacobs 194; K. Wood 177; M. Maurer 231-534; R. Neymeiyer 198; R. Ha use 190. High Games & Series B. Wilkins 190-542; B. Johnson 201456; S. Rose 170; B. Norris 425; J. Eaton 177; T. Weeks 160; F. Ruthruff 198; C. Haupt 178. Sunday Night Mixed BSer’s 53-31; Die Hards 51-33: Rude Ono 50-34; Red & Black 50-34; Wanders 47-37; H&H 46-38; Really Rotten 46-38; Left Overs 46-38; Alley Cats 45-39; Load Hogs 4440; Friends 4242; Holey Rollers 4143; Country Kin 4044; TNT 4044; Hooter Crew 3549; Misfits 3549; Get Along Gang 32-52. Men’s Good Games & Series: J. Barnum 225-636. J. Haight 196-565; B Hodges 180-504; B Allen 191-501; J. Thomason 174-473; K. Lambeth 172463; M. Trowbridge 148; M. Freeman 186; F. Huey 189-513; R. Snyder 177; D. McCurkin 179; B. Dryton 181. Women's Good Games & Series: D. Kelly 200-529; L. Barnum 184-521; K. Becker 199-564; L Allen 142: A. Snyder 168; R. Haight 182; M. Hodges 190; D. Woody 158; P. Miller 176; D. Snyder 199; R. Mapes 154; J. Ogden 162; N. Burr 155; A. Sutliff 153. Rec. <3 Outlaws 13-3; Carlton Center Ex. 13-3; Fairchild’s 11-5; Freeport Supply 10-6; Classic Realty 8-8; Drunk 7-9; Freeport Elevator 7-9; Davis Roofing 5- II; Barry Auto 5-11. M. Christensen 201468; C. Keller 200496; M. 186432: K. Bower 162453; S. Usbomc 139-364; D Endres 185-509; J Buehler 196-528; B. Christie 182419; T. Eckert 190-515; K. Price 219476; T Hum­ phrey 182-506; H Porritt 209460; J Barlimus 158-390; M. Davis 184462; D Lambert 224-609. Starting Wednesday. Feb. 3. the YMCA will begin its winter adult 3-on-3 basketball league. Games will be held on Wednesdays for six weeks, in the east gym of Hastings Middle School. The league is open to any adult. 18 years or older. The cost of the program is $40 per team. Fees and rosters must be returned to the YM­ CA. P.O. Box 252 by Jan. 31. Teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Family fun night at Hastings On Friday. Jan. 29, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.. the YMCA will sponsor a family fun night at lhe Hastings High School gym. Activities will include volleyball, basket­ ball. old-time movies, crafts, and roller­ skating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family. Crafts will cost 25 cents each. Children must be accom­ panied by at least one parent or guardian. Youth indoor soccer Bowlerettes Thursday Angels McDonald's 57-15; Hardluck Bowlers 38-30; Nashville Chiropractic 38-30; Stefano's Pizza 3l%40%: G&D 3l%40%; Olde Towne Tavern 30-38; Unknowns 29%-38%; Ray James Elec. 24%-35%. Good (>ames/Scries: C. Burpee 167; B. Hess 135; A. Perez 181. B L Cuddahee 211. 183. 172. 566 scries; J. DcICotto 145; K Leinaar 144; K. McMillon 183; J. Hurless 170; M. Ingram 145; B Jones 170-221; R Haight 192; D Snyder 202. 182. 221. 610 scries. Seventh-grade Saxon teams both beat Galesburg-Augusta Both the Hastings Blue and Gold seventh­ grade basketball teams won Monday over Galesburg-Augusta. The Blue Saxons won 33-12, as Beau Bar­ num dropped in 10 points and Mark Arens ad­ ded seven. The Gold Hastings team won 52-27. An­ drew Courtright pumped in 15 points, Jeff Storrs had 13 and Kyle Pohja had eight. Storrs also had 14 rebounds. Courtright had 11 and Pohja nine. Last week Tuesday, the seventh-grade teams wound up playing Battle Creek Lakeview’s eighth-grade "A” and “B" squads because of a mixup. The Blue team lost to the much taller Lakeview “B" team in a 23-21 heartbreaker. Dave Rose hit a couple of three-pointers and he and Mark Arens led the Saxons with ,iix points apiece and Garette Gonzales had five. The Gold team also lost. Jeff Storrs scored Despite the losses, coach Pat Purgiel said he thought the two teams play ed their best games of the season thus far. The Blues lost another heartbreaker Jan. 14, 21-19 to Pennfield. on a shot with eight seconds left. David Rose had six points and Garette Gonzales had five. The Gold squad won a tight one. 30-28. as Larry Bailey hit a 15-foot shot with two seconds on the clock. Jeff Storrs and Adam Gee both scored eight points and Evan Winkler added six. Storrs also gathered 13 rebounds. The Blue team on Jan. 12 lost to Mid­ dleville 43-12. Garetx.* Gonsalez had four points and Ben O’Mara collected five rebounds. The Gold group lost to Middleville 42-26. Jeff Storrs and Eddie VanderMolen each had eight points. Storrs also had 14 rebounds and Pohja had seven. Beginning Saturday, Jan. 30, until Feb. 27. the YMCA will offer indoor soccer to youth in grades one through eight. The program will take place in the Hastings High School gym. Fifth- and sixth-graders will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; first- and second-graders from 9:45 to 10:45; 3rd- and 4th-graders from 11 a.m. to noon, and seventh- and eighth-graders from noon to 1 p m. „ - Final YMCA Standings High School 3-on-3 Division 1: Tobias (Champions).................................. 5-0-0 Bell............................................................... 4-1-0 Smith............................... ............................ 2-3-0 Walden......................................................... 14-0 Mathews....................................................... 14-0 Willison....................................................... 0-5-0 Division II: McAlvey (Co-champions)........................ 5-0-1 Vandenburg (Co-champions).................... 5-0-1 Maxon..........................................................4-2-0 DeMott.........................................................3-3-0 Cook............................................................. 2-3-0 Miles.............................................................0-6-0 Kuhlman.......................................................0-6-0 The McAlvey team was YMCA 3-on-3 High School Division II co­ champion. Team members are (from left) Mike Storms, Ryan McAlvey and Jeremy Koons. Missing are Nathan Dunn and Chris Webber. YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Standings C League: Riverbend 26 vs. Ag. Boys 33; Viatec 33 vs. Miller Real Estate 22. B Minor League: Larry Poll Realty 51 vs. Garrisons 44; Flexfab 42 vs. Viking 52; Hastings Fiberglass 33 vs. Clearview Proper­ ties 68. B Major League: Bosley Pharmacy 82 vs. Graphics Embroidery 85: Cappon Oil 101 vs. Greenfield Guards 54; Lakewood Merchants 60 vs. Piston Ring 58. A League: Games cancelled. C League: Riverbend........................................................4-1 Ag. Boys......................................................... 4-1 Hastings Mutual............................................ 2-2 Viatec.............................................................. 2-3 Miller Real Estate......................................... 0-5 A League: Hamilton Exc................................................ 4-0 Peterons........................................................... 2-2 Hastings Savings & Loan.............................. 1-3 B League: Minor9 Andrus of Hastings 50-30; Hecker’s Ins. 42-38; Good Time Pizza 43-37; Dorothy's Hairstyling 41-39; DJ Electric 3941; Kent Oil 36%43%; Al & Pete’s Sport Shop 36%43%; Carlton Ctr Exc 3545 Good Games & Series: T Christopher 213-582; S VanDenburg 183-520; M Garber 175494; S. Pennington 163463; E. Dunham 185-512; J Elliston 164449; L. Elliston 182-486; D Harding 164464; D. Coenen 169497 Good Games: B, Wilson 159; S Green­ field 165; T. Elliston 155; J. Skedgell 166; J. Gardener 159; J. Richardson 182; E. Ulrich 177; S. Merrill 164; R. Murphy 167. The Hastings eighth-graae DasKetball team (front row, from left) statisti­ cian Elizabeth Lincolnhol, Mike Ransome, Mike Burghdoff, Ed Youngs, Travis Williams, Joe Lyons, Stephen Johncock, Casey King, statistician Colleen Woods, (middle row) manager Jeff Beck, Nick Feldpausch, Nick Thornton, Ryan Castlelein, Jay Bolthouse, Kevin Cooney, Randy Lake, Chad Coenen, statistician Keri Schroeder, (back row) coach Scott Allan. Jon Lawrence, Jason Fuller, Brett Hanson, Darick Kelley, Teague O’Mara, Rocky Wager and manager Mark Ransome. Clearview Properties..................................... 5-0 Larry Poll Realty...........................................4-1 Garrisons........................................................ 4-2 Viking.............................................................. 3-3 Fiberglass........................................................ 1-5 Flexfab............................................................ 0-6 YMCA Division I champions were "Flight School," with Marvin Tobias, Shane Sarver and Damon Hildreth. B League: Major Cappon Oil..................................................... 6-1 L.W. Merchants............................................ 5-1 Piston Ring..................................................... 34 Graphic Embroidery..................................... 24 Bosley.............................................................. 2-5 Greenfield Guards......................................... 0-5 YMCA High School 3 on 3 Division I: Tobias..........................................................4-^-0 Bell............................................................... 3-1-0 Walden................................. ...1-3-0 Smith.............................................................1-3-0 Mathews.................... 1-3-0 Willison ...................... 04-0 Division II: McAlvey..................................................... 4-0-1 Vandenburg................................................ 4-0-1 DeMott........................................................ 3-1-0 Maxon ............ 2-2-0 Cook.......... 2-2-0 Miles............................................................ 0-5-0 Kuhlman 0-5-0 YMCA Division II 3-on-3 co-champions were the Swat team, with Chris Young. Derek Vandenburg, John Shanafelt and Shawn Raymond. Missing is Bill McMacken. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 Citizenship awards given to students Good Citizenship Award selections from Hastings Middle School are (from left, back row) Rachel Young, Harry Dorcy, Darcie Bolo, (front row) Alicia Cooney, Zachariah Woodley and Katrina Waldren. Northeastern Elementary teacher Alice Gergen is shown with Exchange Club Good Citizenship award selections this month (from left) Antosia Myers, Aimee Lynelle and Katie Jones. Exchange Club Good Citizenship award selections this month from Southeastern Elementary, shown with teacher Bob Palmer, are (from left) Jennifer Taylor, Nick Deline and Amy Miller. Central Elementary students selected as Exchange Club Good Citizenship award winners for the month are Kevin Gertinger, Samantha Miller, Josh Doe and Valerie Heffelbower. The teacher Is Amy Doerr. Exchange Club Good Citizenship award selection from St. Rose School is Erica Fullmer, shown with teacher Diane Brighton. The Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship award winner from Pteasartview Elementary Is Jenny Titus, shown with teacher Eleanor Vonk. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Todd’s Grocery Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store In Hastings — United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl's Market Felpausch Hamlin's Quik Stop Cappon Quick Stop In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market Blood. What Every American Should Know. Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L & J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — Vermontville Grocery, Vermontville Banfield General Store Country Store - Bellevue Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop, Woodland Woodland Centre 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from blood. banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. O s AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 — Page 13 'Get Acquainted Evening1 planned for area women The Women's Ministries of the Church of the Nazarenc has planned a "Get Acquainted Evening" for women of area churches Legal Notices Alternatives for retirement income Many investors who arc preparing to retire with a large sum of money in a company pen­ sion plan advice on how to invest their distribution and begin receiving monthly income. Of course, it’s impossible to provide a blanket recommendation because there are so many factors that go into any investment ad­ vice. For example, the age of the retiree and spouse, company retirment options, amount of the distribution, eligiblit} for rollover, amount of income needed, other retirement income and estate concerns arc only a few issues that should be considered. One investment that many retirees consider is the single premium immediate annuity (SPIA). With this investment, the investor receives a fixed monthly income for his or her lifetime. If the annuity holder passes away before his or her spouse, the benefits continue to lhe spouse. After the death of both parties, or a pre-set number of payments, the income ceases Because the payments on SPlAs are fixed, inflation should be a consideration for in­ vestors. For example, a male age 62 can ex­ pect to live an average of another 16.9 years and a female another 20.3 years. Even if in­ flation continues at a current annual rate of 4 percent of 5 percent, the fixed monthly in­ come will lose about half of its buying power over that period. What is another option? Systematic monthly withdrawals from an established mutual fund. This can offer similar benefits, although there are no guarantees. Several different mutual funds recently provided hypothetical illustra­ tions of a $100,000 investment with al! dividends and capital gains reinvested, and with systematic monthly withdrawals of $666.67 (8 percent of the total investment). Each fund tracked results for every 12-year period of its existence. The chart illustrates the best, medium and worst results. The "medium” performance of all the funds surveyed ended their respective withdrawal periods with considerably more value. This means retirees could select to increase income if needed. Although past performance is not an indication of the future, the results cover a long enough span of changing economic conditions to evaluate the risk. Also, if a fund is not performing as expected, you can change your plan. Of course. SPlAs and systemic withdrawals from a mutual fund are just two alternatives for successful retirement planning. Before committing to any single alternative, explore your options and understand the guarantees, risks and opportunities. Retirement planning is one of the most important financial deci­ sions you will make. Your plan should be designed specifically for you. Detroit recording artist will perform in Hastings Sunday Jan Krist. Storyville recording artist from Detroit, will be featured in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday with special guest Ed Englerth at Peace Community Church, 1330 N. Broadway. I tastings. Krist. a veteran folk gospel artist, has been entertaining since the 1970s. She recently released her first album. "Decapitated Society.” Englerth of Hastings is also a veteran of many years in music and has released six custom albums. There is a suggested donation of $2 at the door for the concert. On-farm nutrient practices outlined in new document • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 26, 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. MANAGEMENT TRAINEE CONSUMER LOANS Opportunity for qualified candidate at local community bank. Requires bachelor’s degreee with concentration in accounting/business/finance. Submit resume to: Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings, Ml 49058 £0E 20 » 20 « 20 * 20 « 20 » 20 * 20 ft Happy 20th Birthday CHRIS February 5th ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Low Mom M;k«- Vikfa. Amy St Jon Grandma Varney Grandma HalMa* Stacey & Aiexn Mark St Laune Mathew Bmtanv & Keneay Kan & Scon & Baby "X" HAVE A GOOD ONE 20 • 20 • 20 • 20 • 20 • 20 • 20 REGISTRAR Pennock Hospital has an opening for a part­ time Registrar in Central Registration on third shift every weekend, and on holidays. This individual will be responsible for a com­ bination of duties including registration of patients and switchboard. Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma or G.E D.. excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and education or experience in computers, ac­ counting. medical insurance, or medical ter­ minology is preferred. Please send resume or application with cover letter to; Human Resources Department PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green St . Hastings. Ml 49058 E OF. After months of delibera­ tion and hearings, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture has approved a set of on-farm nutrient manage­ ment practices. The document, now part of Michigan's Right-to-Farm Act. is called "Generally Ac­ cepted Agricultural and Management Practices for Nutrient Utilization.” The recommended practices are the result of collaboration between Michigan State University agricultural researchcrs and Extension specialists, the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Michigan Farm Bureau and the Michigan Agri-Business Association. The document contains 24 pages of recommendations for on-farm fertilizer storage and containment, crop fertiliza­ tion. soil conservation and ir­ rigation management. There are also recommend­ ed practices for the fertiliza­ tion and irrigation of container-grown plants and guidelines for land application of organic materials — sludges, food processing wastes, industrial organic wastes, etc. The document emphasizes the importance of record keeping and nutrient manage­ ment practices to help reduce the possibility of soils becom­ ing oversaturated with nutrients. A number of MSU Exten­ sion publications that provide detailed information about soil and crop nutrient management are referenced in the document. "If growers carefully follow the recommended practices, they should meet the minimum requirements of state and federal regulations." says Maurice Vitosh. MSU Extension agronomy specialist. He believes that the docu­ ment reflects common sense in on-farm fertilizer storage, handling and use and does not contain recommendations that he would consider unreasonable. Copies of the document may be obtained by writing to Robert Craig. Michigan Department of Agriculture. Box 30017. Lansing. MI 48909. A copy of lhe docu­ ment has also been sent lo all MSU Extension county offices. Subscribe to The BANNER and become well informed on local and county issues that affect you! SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult has bwn mod* in the conditions of o mortgage mode by BOB A. SCHUSTER AND BEVERLY A. SCHUSTER HUSBAND AND WIFE lo CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC.. A DELAWARE CORPRATION Mortgagee, dated April 13. 1990 ond recorded on April 20. 1990. in L her 498. on page 10 BARRY County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand eighty ond 54/100 Dollars ($52,060.54). including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of tf»e mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. ot 11:00 a.m. on February 18. 1993. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore describ­ ed as: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 18 TOWN I NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST 1154.15 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC TION: THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST ALONG SAID WEST SECTION LINE 165.00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 28 EAST. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 EAST. 165.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING PP. 406-03-018-X7-X. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. DATED: January 7. 1993 CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC. Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ond Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (2/2) Short Foreclosure Notice (All Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by DONALD R. URAMKIN ond TAAAMY L. URAMKIN. his wife to Anchor Federated Mortgagee, dated November 24. 1987. and recorded on November 24. 1987 in Liber 459 on page 968 Borry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgagee to STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION by on assignment dated November 24. 1987. and recorded on November 24. 1987 in Liber 459. on page 973. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY AND 45/100 Dollars (532.830.45), including interest at 11.0% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statue in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by- a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at pubic venduer ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on February II. 1993 Said premises are situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: Lots 33 and 34 of Spring Point No. 1 according to the recorded Plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of plots, on page 75. P.P.4 120-480-000 024 00. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. December 15. 1992 STERLING SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys DAVID J BENNETT THAV. GROSS. STEINWAY & BENNETT 30150 Telegraph 4444 Birmingham. Ml 48025 (313)645-1700 (1/28) HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting January 11, 1M3 - 7:00 p.m. All Boord members present. County Comm. Fuhr, three citizens, one guest. Accepted minutes as printed. Received Treasurer s Report. Resolved to collect summer taxes for Hostings Area Schools ond BISD. Amended budget. Chose Hallifox’s Services for sexton. Agreed to contract wording. Allow officers to attend MTA convention. Send Boord of Review to seminar. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:X. Bonnie L. Crutfenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (1 -28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 93-21066-NC In the motter of WALTER ROBERT PALMER II. Social Security Number 385-44-0678. TAKE NOTICE: On March 12. 1993 ol 3:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Wolter Robert Palmer II to Robert Palmer. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. January 21. 1993 Walter Robert Palmer II 726 N. Toffee Hastings. Ml 945-5169 (1-28) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 93 21069-NC In the matter of Hoile Worthington. Social Security Number 378-28-0921. TAKE NOTICE On Monday March 1 1993 ot 9 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition for change of nome of Hoile Worthington to Bob Eugene Worthington. This change of nome is not sought for fraudulent intent. 01-25-1993 Hoile Worthington 481 E. Shore Dr (1-28) Battle Creek Ml 49017 The program will be Tuesday. Feb 2. from 7 to 9 p.m al lhe Church of the Nazarenc. 1716 N. Broadway . Hastings Cathy Vessecchia will be lhe featured speaker. She will talk about lhe role of Chris­ tian women in the community Vessecchia is no stranger to this area She serves as chaplain for both Pennock Hospital and the Thomapple Medical Care Facility and is active in her church and community She recently left the staff of the Nashville Baptist Church, after 16 years of service, to pursue her own public speaking and con­ sulting business, and counseling service, specializing in stress management Her speaking and consulting business. Vessecchia & Associates, offers individual sessions, seminars, classes and workshops on such things as depression, anger, low self­ esteem. friendship and other healthy relationships Besides having Vessecchia as featured speaker, there will be special music Nursery services will be available for women with small children, and there will be refreshments after lhe program A spokeswoman said that it is hoped that this might be the first of many joint gettogethers involving Christian women of all denominations Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 11, 1993 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. January II 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. Present at roll coll were members: Campbell. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. May. Watson. White. Pledge to the Flog. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins, that the excuse of councilperson Brower be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the December 1992 and Annual report from PCI be received ond placed on file, and Tom Thompson welcomed to the staff of PCI. Mayor Gray gave a brief update on what has token place in 1992. The Industrial Incubator. DDA project ond Wastewater Treatment retrofit. Master Plan completed, pending Charter Revision. LDFA Industrial District in progress. Historic District Study Committee and Coble Access. She welcomed new personnel of Tim Girrboch. Superintendent of DPW ond Jeffrey Mansfield new DPS director, ond Robert May as a new Councilperson. Also con­ gratulated Fire Chief. Roger Coris os the new president of the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association for 1993 Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the Council adopt Roberts Rules of Order for 1993. Yeas: Six. Noys: One. Absent. One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the minutes of the December 28. 1992 meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Ketchum that the resolution be adopted for Frank Enterprises. Inc. for a new Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with 1992 Class C licensed busines:. located at 114 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan. Borry County. Yeas: Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Nays: White. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. Invoices read: $1,489.60 Vornum. Riddering; $1,257.50 Hostings Sanitary Ser.. $4,842.26 AT 1 T $74,250.00 J. C. Carlson (Incub. Grt. Pmt. #4): $2,096.22 JEDC (Reimb. for equip, for Incubator out of $25,000 for equip, in Grant); $1,400.00 Quality Air Inc. (Incub. Grt.); $5,755.00 Multi Line (Incub. Grt.); $2,281.11 Municipal Code Corp. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that the above invoices be approved. Yeas. Campbell. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketcfium. May. Watson. White. Absent: Brower. Carried. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the ...following invoices be oppeoved from the Designated Training with budget adjustments to 4101-301 960.20 $210.00 KCC. $237.70 Sargent Sol. $380.00 LCC. Yeas: White. Watson. May. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent. Brower. Carried. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the following invoice be approved from Designated C of C Lights with budget adjustment to 4101-958-756. $454.82 D.J. Electric. Yeas: Camp­ bell. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. May. Watson. White. Absent: Brower. Carried. Moved by May. supported by White that the in­ voice for $772.00 to Thornapple Wallcovering & Painting be approved for the Incubator with repay­ ment from grant money Yeas: White. Watson. May. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the following refunds be mode per Michigan Tax Tribunal Judgments for 1991 and 1992. To the Barry County Treasurer $47.51 for 1991 for Docket 4155331 406 51 201-X7-00 David Neeson. 509 & 511 S. Jefferson. 1992 No refund for some property as taxes not paid. 1992 tax bill corrected. Refund to Hostings City Treasurer of $288.59 for 1991 & 1992 for the following properties with a net SEV change of (-11.OX) for both years. 1992 SEV MTT changes. Docket 4159134 408-51 250-055 10 Bryan J. Travis. 1X1 S. Jeff. S26.9X to $25.0X equals $1 900. $X.12; Docket 4152457 406 5I-X1-322-X Leo Hendershot 418 S. Market $18 9X to $17.5X equals -$1,400. $22.20; Docket 4151366 408-51-XI-433-X James Vreugde. 538 W. Clinton $27.IX to $24.SX equals 12.6X. $41.22 Docket 4151131 *08-51-XI-407-XK. Allerding. IX E. Clin­ ton $6,600 to $4.2X equals $2.4X. $38.u5; Docket 4155331 406-51 XI 307-X D Neeson 509/511 S. Jeff. $29 7X to $27 OX equals -$2.7X $42.81. Total 1992 SEV Loss $11.OX $174.40. 1991 SEV MTT changes. Docket 4152457 406-51 -XI 322 X I. Hender shot. 418 S. Market $18.9X to $17.5X equals -$1 4X $2106; Docket 415)366 4X 51-XI-433 X James Vreugde 538 W. Clinton $27. IX to $24 5X equals $2,600 $39.11. Docket 4151131 408-51-XI-407-X K. Allerding. IX E. Clinton $6.6X to $4 2X equals -$2,4X. $36.10. Docket 4155331 *08-51-XI-X7-X D. Neeson. 509/511 S. Jeff. $29.7X to $27 OX equals $2.7X. $40.62. Docket 4159134 408-51-250-055-10B. Travis. 1X1 S. Jefferson $26 9X to $25.0X equals $1 9X. $28 X Total 1991 SEV Loss $11 OX $165 48. Yeas: Campbell. Hawkins Josperse. Ketchum. Moy. Watson. White. Absent: Brower. Carried. Moved by Josperse supported by White that the following correspondence be received ond filed, and Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation resolution be adopted to obtain a gaming license to allow fund raising raffles. 1. $375.OX received from State of Michigan for Incubator Grant. 2. Letter of Thanks from Hostings Area Schools for adopting resolution "Reinvest in America. 3. Letter from Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. 4. Minutes of 11-5-92 JEDC Boord Meeting. 5. Minutes of 1-4-3 Planning Commission Meeting. Yeos. All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell supported by Josperse that the letter of December 30. 1992 from Bolthouse Merchandising Corp, d-b a: True Value Hardware concerning an exit onto the IX block of E. Apple St. be referred to the Street Committee. Jerry Bolthouse was present ond explained the project. Yeos: All. Absent One. Carried. Moved by Josperse supported by White that the letter of December 29. from the BISD (Barry In­ termediate School District) requesting the City to collect ' > of the school tax levy with the Summer Taxes in 1993 be referred 1o the Finance Commit­ tee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Corned Moved by Josperse supported by Moy that Jeff Mansfield attend the Barry United Way awards presentation to receive a Silver Award for the City, on January 13. at the First Presbyterian Church, and the letter of December X 1992 be received ond placed on file. Yeas All. Absent One. Corned. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that rire Chief Coris be allowed to attend the MFC Winter Training Conference at the Grand Traverse Resort February 7-10 with m cessary expenses. Yeos: All. Absent One. Carried. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that elected and appointed officials be allowed to at­ tend the AAML Legislative Conference ond Newly Elected Workshop with necessary expenses February 16. 17, 1993 tn Lansing. Yeas All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Campbell supported by Watson that Dove Josperse be appointed as Mayor Pro-Tern for 1993. Yeas: All. by unanimous vote. Absent One. Carried. Moved by May, supported by White that the following Standing Committee appointments be confirmed: Public Safety & Parking ■ Hawkins. White. Watson. Ketchum: City Property • Watson. Brower. Hawkins. Ketchum; City Planning < Or­ dinance - Josperse. White. Watson. Hawkins; Streets • Campbell. Josperse, Brower. May; Water Supply & Sewage - May. Jaspers*. Campbell. Brower; Finance 8 Personnel • White. Jaspers*. Compbell. Hawkins; Porks. Recreation & Insurance • Ketchum. White. Watson. Moy: Fire & Lighting • Brower. Campbell. May. Ketchum. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: On*. Carried. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Ketchum that Jeffrey Mansfield be named Director of Public Ser­ vices at a salary of $41 900. Yeos: White, Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. Moved by Moy. supported by White that Jerry Sarver, Chief of Police be appointed for 1993 at a salary of $40.2X and Roger Coris. Fire Chief be ap­ pointed for 1993 at a salary of $39.250. (Higher in­ creases to bring them in line.) Yeos: Campbell. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. May. Watson. White. Absent: Brower. Nays: Watson. Carried. Mayor Gray stated that the Assessor is con­ tracted until June X. 1993. Consolidated Gov’t Services. Moved by White, supported by Watson that the legal firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher be ap­ pointed with an annual retainer of S9.5X. Yeas: White. Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent: Brower. Carried. Moved by May. supported by Watson that the following appointments be confirmed: Fire Mar­ shall ■ Roger Carts; Director of Civil Defense - Jerry Sarver; Health Officer • Dr. Edwin Larkin. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that Lin­ da Watson be appointed lo a two year term on the City/County Airport Boord expiring January 1. 1995. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. AAoved by White, supported by May that the following be appointed to the Planning Commis­ sion: Roy Carlson • 3 year term • expiring 1-1-96; Fred Kogge ■ 3 year term - expiring 1-1-96; Dave Josperse - 1 year term • expiring 1-1-94 - Council Member: Jeffrey Mansfield - 1 year term • expiring 1-1-94 - City Administrative Official. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Moved by Whit*, supported by Hawkins that th* following be appointed to th* Zonirg Board of Ap­ peals: Jock Echtinaw - 3 year term - expiring 1-1-96: Fred Kogge - 3 year term • expiring 1-1-96. Yeos; All. Absent: One. Carried. AAoved by Watson, supported by Hawkins that Maureen Ketchum be appointed to the Library Board as the City liaison for one year with term ex­ piring 1-1-94. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. AAoved by White, supported by Watson that the following be appointed to the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority: Deb Button - 4 year term - expiring 1-1-97; Tim King - 4 year term - expiring 1-1-97. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the following banks be designated as a depositories for the City Clerk and City Treasurer ond the resolution for the National Bank of Hostings be adopted: Hastings Ciy Bank; National Bonk of Hostings; Hostings Savings & Loan; Security Na­ tional Bonk of Bottle Creek (Co-America). Great Lakes Bancorp; Old Kent Bonk & Trust • Grand Rapids. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. AAoved by Watson, supported by Ketchum that the recommendation of the Property Committee to not give up their 1st mortgage on Lincoln St. pro­ perty owned by Don & Karen Myers at this time. (City picked up Special Assessments on Lincoln St. properties and took a mortgage on each for a 10 year pay bock at no interest, ond Myers refinanced and wrnted their mortgage company to have the 1st lein ond City to take second.) Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: One. Carried. Councilperson Watson reported that a request to buy a piece of City owned property has not been decided yet and will come up at a later dote. (Cook Addition property) Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the Revenue and Budget Status reports of 12-31-92 be received ond placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. AAoved by White, supported by Josperse that the City collect % of the Hastings Area Schools and Barry Intermediate Schools tax in the summer of 1993. Collection rotes to remain the some os lost year $1.51 per parcel for HASD and $.16 for BISD. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Gray proclaimed January 17-23 as JC Week in Hostings ond January School Boord Recognition AAonth. Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that the quarterly ond yearly Fire report be received ond placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jaspers* supported by Hawkins that the January 11. 1993 Incubator report be received and filed. Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried. Director of Public Services. Jeff AAansfield gave an update on the Water Treatment Plant construc­ tion. the Waste Water Treatment Plant, ond the progress the Department of Public Services has been working on. AAoved by Campbell, supported by White that the DPS be authorized to take bids on a new Mobile Air Compressor. (Cost to repair old one $1 OX. new one $10,OX.) Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. Former Councilman Bill Cusack was present ond stated that he has appreciated working with Jeff AAansfield. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins to odjourn into Closed Session concerning the pur­ chase of property, ot 8 X p.m. after a 10 minute recess. Yeos Campbell Hawkins. Josperse. Ket­ chum Moy Watson White. Absent Brower. Carried. Return to open session. AAoved by Campbell, supported by May to od­ journ ot 9 X p.m. Yeos All. Absent One. Carried. Read and approved: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 28. 1993 Kalamazoo man accused of raping boy pleads to reduced charges A 34-ycar-old Kalamazoo man pleaded no contest in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday lo a reduced charge of second-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct. Charles W. Byars pleaded no contest in ex­ change for dropping a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. Byars was accused of using force to sexu­ ally penetrate a 15-ycar-old boy in September 1991. Because he pleaded no contest. Byars was allowed to submit the police report on the case instead of testimony asserting his guilt. According to the report, the incident oc­ curred while Byars and the victim were spending the night al the house of the victim s grandparents in Hope Township. The report said that during the night. Byais got into bed with the victim and forced him to have sexual relations. The victim said he fought Byars, but could not gel out of lhe bed. The boy later reported lhe incident to police. Second-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A first-degree charge carries a penally of life in prison. Sentencing was set for March 11. counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual condud in exchange for dropping two indecent exposure charges stemming from the same incident. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison. A March 11 sentencing date was sched­ uled. • Kenneth R. Koan Sr.. 36. of 510 E. Bond St.. Hastings, stood mute to two charges of third-degree child abuse, a misdemeanor punishable by two years in prison. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Koan is accused of abusing two boys. 11 and 7 years old. A Feb. 11 pre-trial date has been set. • Glenn Allen. 34. of 7625 S. Wall Lake. Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty in exchange for dropping charges that he sold and conspired lo sell the cocaine. Allen told the court that he was approached by an acquaintance who asked if Allen could gel him some cocaine. Allen said he was reluctant to do so. but said he did get lhe cocaine and give it to the man. Sentencing was set for Feb. 25. • Pon Huron resident Clifford King. 50. pleaded guilty lo drunken driving, third of­ fense, in exchange for dropping a charge that In other recent court business: • A Feb. 11 final pre-trial was sheduled for Darrell Hall. 31. of 10256 N. 24th St.. Plainwell. Hall is accused of embezzling several items, including a $7,000 defibrillator, from the Delton ambulance company (formerly Inter-Lakes Ambulance), where he acted as chairman of lhe board. The incident allegedly occured Nov. 23. 1989. when Hall left his position at lhe ambulance company reportedly to begin a new business in Florida, according to testimony in a preliminary exam preceding circuit court arraignment. Hall faces additional charges of failing to appear for trial. He was charged with ab­ sconding after he did not show up for his fi­ nal pre-trial Dec. 12. 1991. He was located in Florida in April of this year and re-arrested. The embezzlement charge carries a sen­ tence of up to 10 years in prison, and the ab­ sconding charge carries a maximum fouryear prison sentence. • Hastings resident John C. VanValkenburg, 30. of 7325 Bini, admitted fondling two teenage girls while at lhe Thomapple Lake public access site July 10. VanValkenburg said he was standing in the water near the girls when he reached out and touched them on the buttocks. VanValkenburg pleaded guilty to two The Hastings police have recovered dozens of items believed to have been taken from cars, garages and sheds all over Barry County. Rash of break-ins in county solved The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Thank You Tor Sale Jobs Wanted CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank my friends and relatives for all the flowers and kindness shown us in the passing of our dear one. Thanks lo Father Fischer, Girrbach Funeral Home and Ray Girrbach. The William Cramer family CROSS COUNTRY SKIS 62” long, like new, Arete brand S30. 945-5926. 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Call 795-9448 or SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 Business Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income propcrty*Dcbt consolidalion•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can helpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. Tor Kent EFFICIENCY IN HASTINGS Separate kitchen, dinette and bath area. Some storage. Rent $225 per month, plus deposit and utilities. For application call 1-792-2384. If no response, leave message._____________ WALL LAKE, DELTON: Modem lake front, 2 bedroom, deposit & references. Phone 623-8218. Miscellaneous ARE YOU TIRED OF COLDS, flu and lack of energy? Build your immune system and stay healthy, 100% natural vita­ mins, herbs and minerals with money back guarantee at the Health and Wealth Co-Op, 104 High Street in Middleville. BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $279 per couple. 407-331 -7818. ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. Hastings City Police have solved a rash of break-ins that occurred in Barry County during the last few months. Police said they are seeking warrants for the arrest of three adults and two juveniles they believe are responsible for taking scores of items from cars, sheds and garages around lhe county. Mike Leedy. Hastings’ Deputy Chief of Police, said City Police discovered lhe suspects were linked to the break-ins after they arrested three of them Jan. 11 on charges of damaging bathrooms in local businesses. One of the suspects came to the police station the next morning and told police about his part in the break-ins, Leedy said. Acting on lhe suspect s information, the police obtained a search warrant for lhe boy's home. There, the police found many items, including CD players, spotlights and cellular telephones, which they believe arc the same items reported stolen from homes around Barry County. Leedy said more items believed to be stolen have been "trickling" into the Hastings station ever since, and he now has an entire room full of them. Only a few charges are pending against lhe suspects right now because only the Hastings police have enough evidence to press charges, Leedy said. He added that the other police departments in lhe county have been supplied with a list of the recovered items, and the number of charges will probably grow as police use the recovered items to link the suspects to break­ ins in other areas. PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min SI50/weekend Send Resume to TENDERCARE c/o S. Bridges. D.O.N. 240 E. North Street. Hastings 616-945-9564 Police Beat Burglars take nearly $2,000 in items BALTIMORE TWP. — Burglars stole nearly $2,000 worth of household goods and jewelry Jan. 18 from a home on South Broadway Road, Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Police said the victim arrived home from work and discovered the house had been broken into. Deputies believe burglars broke into the house between 8:10 a.m. and 3 p.m by kicking in a side door. AH the rooms inside lhe home showed signs of disturbance, lhe deputies said. Taken was a safe containing legal documents, a jewelry box containing more than $1,000 worth of jewelry, a VCR valued at $400. a remote control worth $50, a radio worth $100, and a $100 camouflage coat. Break-in reported at rural home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report burglars broke into a house on Hickory Road Jan. 12. The victim told police he left his house at 5 p.m. and returned two hours later lo find it had been broken into. A neighbor of lhe victim told police she observed a person dressed in a black snowmobile suit and a black ski mask standing by a tree near her property that night. The deputies suspect two burglars broke into the home because of footprints found at lhe scene. They believe one burglar entered lhe house by breaking a window, then opening and crawling through it. Once inside, deputies speculate the burglar let lhe other burglar in through a door. Taken was a TV worth $400, a stereo system valued at $1,350, and a VCR worth $400. Ice causes accident, injuring two Tools taken from truck BARRY TWP. — Nearly $3,000 worth of tools was stolen from a Delton man's pickup truck when it was broken into last weekend, troopers from the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings report. The victim said he discovered lhe tools missing at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17. The truck was parked outside lhe victim's home after he had attended a hockey game in Kalamazoo the night before. Police think the truck was either broken into at the parking lot during the game or afterwards while parked at the man’s home. Taken was a tool box full of tools valued at $1,040, a case of drill bits worth $175, two nail guns worth $1,100 and a saw and mitre worth $580. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Randson Hcstcriy. 945-2545. Tendercare of Hastings is seeking an R.N. with assessment and organization skills to serve our geriatric population. You will be the leader of an interdisciplinary case manage­ ment team approach to resident care. Good communication skills are needed to interact with our caring, dedicated staff. Our company is the largest in Michigan and offers excellent benefits for this salaried position. Sams pleaded guilty to the charge Jan. 7 in exchange for dropping charges of stealing a credit card, possession of a stolen credit card and larceny from a building. Sams was ac­ cused of taking a credit card out of a co­ worker's purse while working at the Tendercare nursing home in Hastings. Sams’ jail sentenced was temporarily post­ poned because she is seven months pregnant. She will begin her sentence after the child is bom. • A Hope Township man. Robert Gamble, 30, of 4800 Cedar Creek Road, pleaded guilty to a charge that he violated his proba­ tion by drinking alcohol at a sister's house warming party. The charge is punishable by up to two years in prison. Because he violated probation. Gamble also will be sentenced for his original of­ fenses. In October 1990, Gamble pleaded guilty to attempted larceny from a building and driving while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty in exchange for dropping charges of illegal entry into and larceny of a building. Attempted larceny is punishable by up to two years in prison. A sentencing date of Feb. 25 was sched­ uled. • Charges also were reintroduced against Thomas J. Shaw. 25, of Kentwood, after be allegedly violated his probation by failing to report to his probation officer. Shaw also al­ legedly moved his residence without notify­ ing his probation officer. Shaw pleaded guilty to both probation vio­ lations. Shaw originally was charged with one count of writing a bogus check and two counts of cashing a check on a closed ac­ count. Shaw pleaded guilty to writing lhe bo­ gus check on Dec. 28 in exchange for drop­ ping of lhe other two charges. Probation violations are punishable by up to two years in prison, and the bogus check­ writing charge is punishable by up to a year in prison. Sentencing for the charges was set for Feb. 25. IRVING TWP. — Two people were injured when their vehicle slipped off an icy road and hit a tree last Thursday, Jan 21, Slate Police from the Hastings post report. Stacey M. Hammond, 17, of 5704 Wood School Road, Freeport, was driving south on Soloman Road near Eckert Road when she lost control of her vehicle on the icy road and it went into the ditch and hit a tree, police said. Hammond's passenger, Jenclle M. Cabine, 15, of 13893 108th Ave., Freeport, was injured in tire accident. She was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Hammond was reported injured but did not seek hospital treatment. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING he drove with a suspended license. King admitted he drank some beer after working at his brother’s shop in Freeport June 6. He said he was later slopped by police while driving through Middleville. King's blood alcohol level was .15 at the lime of the incident. A .10 is legally intoxi­ cated. King has two previous drunk driving con­ victions. one in 1987 and one Jan. 6 of last year. Both convictions were in Sandusky. Mich. Drunken driving, third offense, carries a sentence of one to five years in prison. A Feb. 25 sentencing date was set. • Matthew Millard, 25. of 771 Beachwood, Delton, stood mute to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed weapon. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Millard is accused of attacking another man with a car in Hope Township Nov. 29. The assault charge carries a penalty of up to four years in prison, and lhe concealed weapon charge is punishable by up to five years in prison. A Feb. 11 pre-trial was set. • A March 11 pre-trial date was set for Nashville resident Gary Smith, 21. of 6265 Thornapple, Lot 1108. Smith is accused of stealing, possessing and using another person’s credit card. All three charges are felonies punishable by up lo four years in prison. • A bench warrant was issued for Chris A. Miller, 34. of 601 Reed St., Nashville, when he failed to appear at his pre-trial. His bond was also canceled. Miller stood mute Dec. 24 to charges that he wrote a bad check for $150 and stole an­ other check for $150. The first charge is punishable by up to 14 years in prison and the second by up to five years in prison. • Hastings resident Kimberly J. Sams. 18. of 2898 Heath, was sentenced to six months in prison and three years probation for at­ tempted larcency from a building. She must also pay $1,500 in fines and costs. J-Ad Graphics News Service CLASSIFIEDS QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, 3 months old, (still in plastic) cost 5850. Sacrifice $275 or best. 517-627-9494,_________ Court News Khris Twigg Thursday January 28 Love always, Stacey & Alexis LOSS WEIGHT ANU KEEP IT OFF! 100% money back gaurantcc. Health and Wealth Co-Op. 104 High Street, Middleville, next door to Hair We Are.__________________ SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 New officer joins Hastings Police A former Middleville resident, .homas McCarthy, 25. joined the Hastings City Police recently. McCarthy, who now lives in Hastings, graduated from lhe criminal justice program al Kalamazoo Valley Community College in November. He also worked for the Hastings police reserves for three years. All the males tn McCarthy's family are po­ lice officers. His brother is a police officer in Hudsonville, and hts father, who is retired, worked for the East Grand Rapids police for 25 years. Over $2,000 in goods taken from house HOPE TWP. — Residents of a house on Head I-ake Road returned home on Saturday, Jan. 16 to discover their house had been burglarized. Police believe burglars broke into the home by kicking in one of lhe doors. Taken was a Stereo worth $1.117, a TV and VCR valued at $700, a purse containing S400. a few pairs of jeans worth $150, and a leather coal valued at $200. Police say alcohol a factor in accident YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — The Barry County Sheriffs Department has confirmed that alcohol was a factor in a one-car accident Jan. 10 in Yankee Springs Township. The driver, Jeffery L. Bemheisel. had a .16 blood alcohol level, deputies said. A .10 is legally intoxicated. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-02-04.pdf 38461aeed39046de2080cfa4700a37d1 PDF Text Text Winter fest scenes from Gun Lake DAR Award Delton's improved winner named play continues See Page 3 See Page 2 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 WSTWtrS PUBLIC LiBRAav 12! S CHINCH ST HUSTINGS. M. 43CS8-U93 Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1993 VOLUNE 138, NO 48 News Briefs School dismissal times will change Parents of students in the Hastings Area School System are reminded that school dismissal times will be different, stortmg Tuesday. Feb. 9. School will be dismissed at 2:52 p.m. at Central, Northeastern and Southeastern clemcntaries and at 2:07 p.m. at Pleasantvicw. Students will be dismissed at 2:57 p.m. at the middle school and at 3:05 at the high school. The longer school days will make up for the two-hour delayed start of classes scheduled for the third Wednesdays of each month. Feb. 17, March 17, April 21 and May 19. Prof, to speak at 1st. Friday Ron Kramer, professor of sociology at Western Michigan University, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday session Feb. 5 at Thomas Jefferson Hall Mi Ik.tings. ■ • His talk will focus on "The Impact of Military Spending on President Clinton’s Agenda." Kramer is director of the criminal justice program within the sociology department at WMU. he also is faculty chairman of United Campuses Against Militarism and is a member of the ex­ ecutive board for the West Michigan Center for the Study of Ethics in Society. Kramer has been sponsor of the "Peace Week” activities each spring at WMU for the past 12 years. The First Friday Lunch and Learn programs arc sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. The public is welcome to attend. Blood drive set for Gun Lake The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Feb. 8. at the Gun Lake Community Church. Red Cross Dirccto. Karen Despres said there usually is a shortage of blood donors after the holiday season. At the same time, there is an increase in ac­ cidents and elective surgeries, which create shortages in the blood supply. "All you have to do is give the American Red Cross a pint of blood and about an hour and 15 to 20 minutes of your.” Despres said. "The process of giving blood is almost painless, just a needle poke in the arm. and supplies nght now are critically low m all blood types. For more information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. Education expert to talk to AAUW Dr. Mary A. Cain, professor emerita of education at Western Michigan University, will be guest speaker at the next meeting, at 7 p.m. Tuesday . Feb. 16. of the local branch of the American Association of University Women. Dr Cain will talk about "How America Could Care for Ils Children.” She will discuss how public policies af­ fect the lives of children and their poten­ tial success. Cain holds a doctorate in educational psychology and child development from Michigan DStatc University. She coor­ dinated the early childhood education program al WMU for about 20 years, in­ structing teachers and would-be teachers on how to improve early childhood education in the primary grades and in pre-schools. AAUW members and guests arc welcome. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRICE 25* Reference book rates city No. 81 Hastings one of 100 best small towns J-Ad Graphics News Service If you think Hastings is a great place to live and raise a family, you've got company In a new reference book. "The 100 Best Small Towns of America.” author Norman Crampton includes Hastings, one of only three cities in Michigan to win the honor Crampton ranked Elko. Nev., as the best small town in the U.S. Hastings was ranked No. 81. The other two Michigan communities were Petoskey. 15th. and Houghton. 94lh. Rounding out the top 10 were, in order. Essex. Conn.; Lebanon. N.H . Lander. Wyo.; Ukiah. Calif.; Glenwood Springs. Colo.; Durango. Colo; Lewisburg. Pa., and Culpepper. Va. Crampton said he ranked the top 100 on the basis of relevant features and statistics. The "towns” could have no fewer than 5.000 people nor any more than 15,000. The author identified communities "where the traditional values of family, community, faith, hard work and patriotism remain strong... towns that are helping to preserve the American dream ” Crampton said he chose 100 communities that arc ideal places to work and raise families. He also said they are dealing with challenges to their economic, cultural and societal foundations Other factors included scenic location, population diversity, educational level of the nhatitonii lo'a! jov.ti uunt spelling fc; cducation. available health care, low crime rates and per capita income. Crampton also identified whether the town is a county seat, whether it has a newspaper or institution of higher learning, how close it is to a major metropolis, and how scenic its locale is. In his book, he interviewed a cross-section of each community 's residents or employees to get the flavor, attractions, attitudes and challenges of life in their areas. For the section on Hastings. He interviewed Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Joint Economic Development Commission Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Director Dixie Stadcl-Manshum. Miller Real Estale Owner Mike Humprhies. Fiberfest Vice President Sue Drummond and Banner Editor David Young. "The best small towns are areas where plowed, limbs and leaves are picked up in a timely manner, the police and fire protection is unmatched, the department heads are quali­ ty people "From top to bottom, it’s people caring about people. Il's a great place to raise a fami­ ly or to retire." She cautioned, however. "Because Of this recognition, we don't intend to rest ou laurels. The greatest challenges and oppor­ tunities are still ahead of us. " In an interview with WJR Radio in Detroit, she cited community pride, health care, cooperation between the city, townships and county, terrific schools and quality of life as reasons for the honor. Contributing heavily to Hastings earning the honor were such factors as its proximity to metropolitan areas like Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Lansing and Battle Creek and to a recreation area like Yankee Springs, efforts to deal with economic problems w ith the renova­ tion of a plant for an industrial incubator, availability of quality health care, its variety of churches, recreational opportunities, economic base, cost of living, geography and climate. Crampton’s research revealed a number of interesting weather facts about Hastings: — Average annual snowfall is 49 inches. — It has 149 days of below freezing temperatures per year, eight days below zero. — Its average temperature in January is a tr.g’i of 30 degrees and a low of l<3. In July it's a high of 84 and a low of 60. — The average date of the last frost in spr­ ing is May 16. — Its annual rainfall is 46 inches, heaviest in May. Some facts about the economy included: — The largest local payroll, al the lime he surveyed the town, was at Pennock Hospital, with 486 employees. Hastings manufacturing was second with 465. Flexfab third with 300. Hastings Mutual Insurance 260. Viking 250. Barry County government 195 and E.W. Bliss Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum shows a copy of the book that rated Hastings among the top 100. residents arc convinced they can make a dif­ ference to the community and have devised creative solutions to problems.” Crampton said. Gray, when asked how she felt about Hastings being rated in the top 100. said she was pleased She said the city is being recognized "after a collective effort of city staff, not just at the top. but at the bottom, too. The snow gets 185. — Hastings is the headquarters for the Felpausch food centers. Some facts about education: — Hastings has three elcmentaries. a junior high and a high school and a parochial school. See 100, continued on page 2 School to start 2 hours later once a month by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Change is necessary for growth, and the changes in education are happening so fast, it’s difficult to keep up with them, said the Director of Educational Services for the Hastings Area School System, Robert VanderVccn. With so many changes and not enough time for teachers and staff to learn about them, a pilot program called "The Wednesday Proposal" has been adopted The start of school will be delayed for two hours one Wednesday a month in February, March. April and May to provide a block of time from about 8 to 10 a.m. for the staff to work on curriculum and staff development, VanderVccn said. The Wednesdays are Feb. 17, March 17, April 21 and May 19. To make up the teaching time lost by the special program, seven minutes a day will be added to the school day, starting next week. A schedule for new release limes is included in this issue of the Banner. Official says MEAP 'not accurate reflection* by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Michigan Education Assessment Program tests given every year to some Hastings students show improvement in al­ most every area, (see chart) but school offi­ cials caution placing too much significance on the annual exercise. Robert VanderVccn, director of educational services for the Hastings schools system, said the same thing many other administrators say about the MEAP tests. "It’s not an accurate reflection. It certainly docs not measure intelligence," he said. "I have some frustration.” he admits when he talks of the problem of using measure­ ments using the same tests on different stu­ dents each year. Every year, fourth graders are tested in reading and math, fifth grade students are tested in science; seventh graders in reading and math, eight graders in science; sopho­ mores in reading and math and juniors in science. School officials have for year , argued that the MEAP may or may not test what has been taught in the individual school s cur­ “The teachers have had in-scrviccs in science, math and social studies," he said, "so those will be one of the first areas (that will be worked on.) "It’s difficult to get quality time for the teachers and 100 percent participation outside of the school day," he said. On the days that school is delayed, parents can either keep their children home, or bring them to school at the regular time for special activities, whichever is more convenient for them, VanderVccn said. Pleasantview Elementary and the high not been completed, but will be the subject of Curriculum Council meeting this week. "We have concerns on outcome based education, MEAP. remediation of students, among other things," VanderVeen said. At the end of the pilot program, the results will be evaluated. Hastings MEAP Results MATH 199: 1992 riculum. For example, if the MEAP tests fourth grade students in an area that is not sched­ uled to be taught until the fifth grade, the test results may well be meaningless. But the results will lower the students' SCHOOL scares. VanderVeen said the school is trying to achieve the proper curriculum alignment, "so that we are teaching concepts at the ap­ propriate level so that the students have the skills necessary to perform well on the Middle School test." "It s hard to make analogies when using the same test but testing different kids." he said. "Over time, you can make valid com­ parisons. but not year to year.” "It tests what the curriculum should be teaching; its only valid if we are aligned with that curriculum, he said. "We are in line with some areas, and not m others," he remarked. He noted that local officials face losing control of their schools when the state at­ taches financial strings to new laws. Every state aid bill to schools gives politicians the opportunity to tack on things school are the sites for the planned activities, with shuttle buses bringing children to their home school after the delay. The plan is to minimize inconvenience in the daily routine of parents and students as much as possible, he said. Final planning for the time alloted has Elementary Schools READING 1992 1991 Fourth Grade s M L 46.6 28.1 25.3 40.8 28.4 30.8 31.0 34.9 34.1 36.7 39.9 23.4 M L 34.2 36.7 28.7 32.9 36.5 30.6 24.0 32.S 43.1 33.7 24.9 41.5 27.9 38.6 33.5 27.8 32.2 40.1 S M L (S) Satisfactory. (M) Moderate: (L) Low Numbers used are percentages that are not necessarily practical, he said. A law saying that students from. 1994 un­ til 1997 will have a state "endorsed diploma” if the students pass their MEAP tests is an example. Those students can graduate without a state "endorsed" diploma. 68.2 60.5 62.8 Eleventh Grade Tenth Grade High School 78.3 Eighth Grade Seventh Grade s SCIENCE 1992 1991 Fifth Grade 39.0 28.7 32.3 47.3 33.2 19.5 STORY INFO. 63.9 60.2 61.7 33.1 34.3 45.5 61.0 53.0 However, in order for students who are now eighth graders to graduate in 1997, they will have to pass a state-devised competency test. In 1995, the first state proficcncy test will See MEAP, continued on page 2 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 MEAP, continued from page 1 be given to sophomores in the spring. The state-mandated test is an ougrowth of MEAP, and will replace it at the secondary level, VanderVeen said. “If they're not studying what they test, (our students) can meet all of the local crite­ ria and they still may not graduate. They will have to meet the slate requirement." VanderVeen said. "I’m concerned about that element of our population that has not been addressed." he said. “Look at the scores, not just in Hastings, but all of the schools; well have a lol who wouldn't make it," hl-predictcd. • The Michigan Department of Education has not addressed that and severaf other areas News Briefs 'Oklahoma' musical will be Feb. 18, 20 Hastings High School students are rehearsing for their production of "Oklahoma.'’ which is planned for 7:30 p.m. Feb. IK and 20 at the Central School auditorium The leading roles will be Dana Ferris as “Laurey” and Tony Williams as "Curly " Michelle Bechler will portray "Aunt Eller." Matt Christy and Larry Vaughn will be "Jud." Rachel Brighton will play "Ado Annie." Paul Buchanan will be "Will Parker." Nate Allyn will be "Ali Hakim" and Nathan Robbe will portray "Andrew Carnes." Hastings High School staged this same musical in 1961 and 1976, under the direction of H R Moyer Directing this year's production arc Patty LaJoyc and Sally Fullerton. Cathy Newsted is the choreographer. Student director and stage manager is Paul Fay. "Oklahoma" was the first collabora­ tion of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein. It is the story set in Indian ter­ ritory soon after the turn of the century. Tensions between ranchers and incom­ ing farmers underlie the simple plot of the decision Laurie must make as to who will take her to the box social. Some of tne show *s familiar tunes in­ clude "Oh. Waht a Beautiful Morning." "The Surrey with a Fringe on Top." "Kansas City" and "People Will Say We're in Love." Tickets, at $4 each for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, are available from cast members or at all school offices. For mire information, call LaJoyc at 948-4409 or Fullerton al 948-4404 Legislative Coffee slated The monthly Legislative Coffee has been scheduled for 8am Monday . Feb. 8. at the County Seat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn and Stale Rep. Bob Bender will be hand to talk about any issues the public might wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffees arc sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce The chamber encourages all Barry County citizens to attend Valentine event slated in Delton Hawaiian chicken over rice and two dulcimer groups will be highlights of a special Valentine event Saturday . Feb. 13. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton A punchbowl will start things at 5:30 p.m.. followed by dinner at 6 and musical entertainment al 7. Music will be provided by the Moun­ taineers of Battle Creek and "Remains Nameless." featuring Marylyn Purdy on the autoharp and guitar; Dixie Stevens on dulcimer; Terry Jacoby, dulcimer; and Bill Trosky, mandolin and guitar. The Mountaineers include Chuck Mead. Sharon Mead. Barb Gardenier. Nell White and Bill Trosky Reservations should be made by Sun­ day by calling the church office days at 623-5400 or Manlvn Purdv evenings at 623-8938 'Walk for Warmth* slated for Feb. 20 The eighth annual "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser tn Barry County will be start at 10 a m Saturday. Feb. 20. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. 301 East State Road Walkers will collect pledges according to the distance they travel The money raised will be used the Community Ac­ tion Agency to help low income, han­ dicapped and elderly people with their heating bills over the winter months. Walkers may choose a one-mile route or a three-mile route Pledge sheets are available from WBCH radio and the local CAA office. South Jefferson St Pizza w ill be pros ided for walkers and two clowns have volunteered to entertain children and adults will balloon animals. Fifteen local merchants also nave donated prizes for a raffle For more information, call the kxal CAA office at 948-4260 100, cont. from P-1 in the new requirements, such as special ed­ ucation students, he said. "They have a committee studying it, but no guidelines now. What about the marginal students? What about remediation for those who fail?" he asked. Still, the system has five years before the state test will determine who graduates from I tastings, he said. The school will be measuring outcomes at each grade level, and "we ll try to provide curriculum in line with the tests and remedi­ ationJot weak areas." he said. "We should not allow students to not have the answers." he said. Rufffed Grouse banquet planned The Southwestern Michigan chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will have its annual sportsmen's banquet Friday. Feb. 12, at the Comfort Inn and Heritage Ban­ quet Center in Plainwell Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the cost is $30 per person and $50 per couple. The society now is involved in 320-acre site in Orangeville Township, which was donated by the Menasha Corp, of Otsego. This land is being used for educational purposes, with grouse hunting allowed. The society also provides funds to assist in the managed areas for ruffed grouse, woodcocks and other forest wildlife. Wildlife Habitat activities have been planned this year for the Gun Lake pro­ perty. These will include mowing several woodcock singing ground areas and harvesting some mized hardwood and aspen areas to improve habitat for birds, deer and other animals. The banquet Feb. 12 will feature a live auction and raff,c tables. Signed prims, castings and carvings will be offered. Featured artists Kathleen Whitehead Brogan has completed an original loon oil painting exclusively for the banquet. Besides door prizes, every paid Ruffed Grouse Society member will receive a free limited signed edition of a canvas back in flight print, a companion prim to the one donated by Brogan at last year's banquet Lakewood many start Habitat The idea of starting a Lakewood-area Habitat for Humanity was discussed Wednesday night at a meeting at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Frank Townsend, who has been associated with Barry County's chapter of Habitat, was on hand to encourage area people to start a local organization. ■ Patricia Wagner, director of the county organization, presented the program. Habitat for Humanity builds new houses or rehabilitates older ones using volunteer labor and donated materials wherever possible. The finished home then is sold at cost to low income families, who pay over a 20-year period at no interest. The proposed program would operate within the boundaries of the Lakewood school district, including Woodland. Sunfield. Lake Odessa and Clarksville. 'Sweetheart Ball* will be Saturday The first annual Sweetheart Charity Bali, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the Barry Expo Center. Karen Despres, director of the local Red Cross chapter, said the charity ball shouldn't be confused with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce’s Auction and Sweetheart Dance Feb. 27 at the Hastings Country Club. The charity ball if the first fund­ raising event to benefit the Red Cross’ campaign for new offices. Other events being considered include golf outings, bowling tournaments and a "rock-athon" by Hastings High School students Despres said the current Red Cross of­ fices above the JC Penney store in downtown Hastings are inaccessible to the elderly and handicapped. The local chapter would like to move into a ground-floor facility . Dress will be casual, there will be no alcohol, but refreshments will be served. There also will be a drawing, at about 10 p.m.. for several prizes. Each ticket will cost $5 in advance or $7.50 at the door Tickets may be pur­ chased at the Red Cross office. WBCH. Farmer's Insurance. Neil's Advanced Commercial Printers and the Circle Inn Restaurant of Gun Lake. Exchange Club's supper is Friday The Exchange Club of Hastings will have a sloppy joe supper from 5 to 7 p.m Friday in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Included on the menu will be sloppy joe sandwiches, potato chips, raw vegetables, beverage and a “make it yourself' ice cream sundae bar Exchange Club members encourage fans who plan to attend the HastingsHarper Creek basketball game to stop in for a pre-game meal. Cost is $3.50 per person Children under 3Vi years old arc free Tickets arc available at T & M Tire, Barlow Florists. Brand's Photographic or from any Exchange Club member. Felpausch has 'in store* Health Awareness Day Joyce VanBelkum of South Whitmore Road. Hastings, took advantage of Health Awareness Day. sponsored by Felpausch of Hastings, to have her blood pressure checked following her shopping. Carey Loy, a Michigan Slate University nursing student is taking the reading. Hastings High School sends about 40 percent of its graduates to college — A little more than 10 percent of Barry County residents have 16 or more years of formal education The state average is 14.3 percent. — Per capita expenditure for local edcation is $341. the state average is $525 — The Hastings Public Library has about 22.000 volumes About recreation. Crampton s study noted that; — The city has five parks totaling 44 acres. 18-hole and 27-hole golf courses w ithin the ci­ ty limits and a nine-hole course just outside, a movie theater and a bowling alley — The 4,225-acre Yankee Springs Recrea­ tion Area is 12 miles west of the city, with Gun Lake providing opportunities for hun­ ting. fishing, swimming, boating and camping. — Charlton Park, a 16-building historic village and and museum is located nearby on the Thomapple River. On the costs of living, at the time of the survey: — A three-bedroom, two bath house would cost about $80,000 — The cost of electricity is seven cents per kilowatt hour — Cost of natural gas is 45 cents per therm. — The state sales tax is 4 percent and the state income tax is 4 6 percent Crampton also noted there are 24 churches, which include such denominations as Anglican Catholic. Assemblies of God. Bap­ tist. Bible. Brethren. Charismatic Church of Christ. Church of God-Anderson. Ind.. Church of Jesus Christ-Latter day Saints. Church of the Nazarenc. Episcopal, Free Methodist. Jehovah's Witness. Lutheran. N on-denominational. Pentecostal. Presbytenan-USA. Seventh-Day Adventist. United Methodist and Wesleyan. For an interesting anecdote. Crampton told the story of the "burial" ceremony for the old Wren Funeral Home after 130 years of ex­ istence and the dedication of the new Colonial-style establishment that now exists on North Broadway . He seemed to be impressed that local dignitaries such as the mayor and the pastor who had officiated at the most services. So. to author Norman Crampton, indeed — "Hastings Has It." Felpausch pharmacist Jerry Jacobs has his cholesterol checked by Cris McLeain, A Barry/Eaton County Health Department technician during the store Health Awareness Day clinic. About 60 people took advantage of the services offered. Free health information was given out emphasizing breast and cervical cancer control programs, made available by a state health grant. To find out if you qualify for a free mammogram at Pennock Hospital or pap smear, done by a nurse practitioner at the health department, call 945-9516. Drug, testing started at Road Commission by Mary Warner A new drug testing policy recently adopted by the Barry County Road Commission will help prevent drunk driving and drug usage among Road Commission employees. Road Commission Secretary Gary Vandecar said. Vandecar said the new policy requires ran­ dom drug testing of all Road Commission employees this coming year. That includes 34 truck drivers and maintenance workers. Road Commission enginecr/manager Jack L. Kineman and six other salaried employees. After the first year of testing. Vandecar said, the amount of testing will be reduced to 50 percent of the employees. Those tested will be selected randomly by computer at the Grand Rapids drug lab where the testing of samples will be done. Samples will be taken at Pennock Hospital, which opened a new Occupational Medical Service in November. The new medical service allows the hospital to per­ form drug screening and perform a variety of other services for companies, such as em­ ployee physicals and rehabilitative services. Testing requires a "chain of custody" pro­ cedure to insure that samples are not tam­ pered with or mixed up when they are taken or when they are transported to the lab. Vandecar said the new policy will help avoid situations such as that occurring last fall when two Road Commission employees were discovered to be drinking while on duty. The employees. Phillip C. Potter. 40, of Middleville, and William Haseldcn, 34, of Hastings, were involved in an accident Oct. 28. Potter was driving a Road Commission grader and Haseldcn was a passenger in the vehicle when it left the road and crashed into a tree on Otis Lake Road, according to Michigan State Police from the Hastings post. Potter was charged with drunk driving and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of im­ paired driving, for which he received one day in jail, six months of probation. $525 in fines and costs, and a 90-day driver s license suspension. No criminal charges were filed against Haseldcn. but according to the trooper polic­ ing the accident. Haselden "appeared to be intoxicated." Road commission officials told police at the time that Potter was not sup­ posed to be driving the truck. It had been as­ signed to Haselden. they said. In addition, the Road Commission told police that the two may have run another vehicle off the road prior to the 2 p.m acci­ dent. A Hastings resident informed Road Commission personnel at 12:30 p.m. that a grader with the same number as the grader involved in the accident was traveling at a high rate of speed down Mullen Road. The grader forced the Hastings resident to drive her four-wheel drive vehicle off the road to avoid a collision, she told Road Commission personnel. According to Kineman. the report was not taken seriously because many residents call to complain about county vehicles hogging the road. After the accident. Potter and Haseldcn were put on immediate suspension by the Road Commission. Vandecar said that if the new drug policy had been in place, Potter and Hazclden could have been terminated right after the accident. But instead a lengthy investigation of the matter had to be undertaken before they were finally let go. The new policy allows the Road Commission to institute disciplinary proce­ dures that could include immediate termina­ tion with any employee who is tested and found to have a .04% or higher blood alco­ hol content while they are working. Employees are also subject to disciplinary procedures should they test positive for ille­ gal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, opi­ ates, amphetamines, barbiturates, or several other controlled substances. Employees and their lockers can also be searched. Any possession, use or distribu­ tion of illegal drugs is subject to possible termination. The policy allows drug testing in in­ stances other than during the random sam­ pling, Vandecar said. If there is a reasonable suspicion that an employees is misusing or using drugs or alcohol, according to the pol­ icy, a supervisor may have the cn^pioyee tested. Employees can also be tested after they are involved in an accident. And all employees are required to be given a pre-employment drug test. One of the provisions of the new policy allows an employee to receive drug counsel­ ing and treatment. Vandecar said. The old drug policy did not provide for any rehabili­ tation of the employee, he said. The old policy only consisted of a stipula­ tion in the employees’ union contract that the Road Commission had the authority to discipline an employee, including firing him, if that employee caused physical harm to someone or properly damage to some­ thing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Vandecar said employees reacted positively to the new policy. He said the 34 union members even voted to institute 100 percent testing the first year when management only required testing of 50 percent of the employees. Salaried employees then also voted to submit to the 100 percent testing, he said. ’ I feel that the majority of (the drivers and maintenance workers) agreed to go with the 100 percent testing because they wanted to show the public they had no problem." Vandecar said. "Being a public entity, we feel the public's out there watching every­ thing we do." See TESTING, continued on page 6 Tony Williams Tony Williams named DAR "Good Citizen1 J-Ad Graphics New Service The Daughters of the American Revolution present a "Good Citizen Award" each year to a deserving senior. The faculty nominates three candidates and the senior class make the final selection of the DAR award recipient. Tony Williams, son of Mark and Rcnae Fcldpausch. and James and Mary Williams is this year's winner of the award. Because of a tie, there were five candidates for consideration this year. The criteria to be considered for the award are in four areas. Leadership, shown by personality, self control and assumption of responsibility; dependability, shown by truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality; service; judged by cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others, and patriotism shown by unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation. “I'm extremely honored to receive such an award," Williams said. "I*m also thankful for the acknowledgement by the faculty and proud of the support by my classmates," he added. The DAR established a Good Citizens ; Contest in High Schools in 1934 to < recognize and encourage outstanding young people in the pursuit of high ideals. After graduation, Williams plans to attend Cental Michigan University to study broadcasting and cinematic arts as well as vocal performance. Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 — Page 3 Marie DeWitt to attend Hugh O'Brien Leadership Seminar Marie DeWitt J-Ad Graphics News Service Based on her leadership ability, sensitivity to others, desire to communicate knowledge to peers and personal incentive. Marie DeWitt has been selected by the faculty of Hastings High School to attend the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation Leadership organizers said. DeWitt, the daughter of Linda and Paul DeWitt, said she was excited by the prurpect of attending the seminar, and added that a previous HOBY Ambassador from Hastings. Scott Krueger, would go to Grand Valley State University with her to acquaint her seminar at the eight-day HOBY World I x*adership Congress. That week long, all-expense paid event seminar. One sophomore is selected each year from Hastings to attend the seminar where they will have the opportunity to meet with their peers, and "today and tomorrow s leaders and men and women who have distinguished themselves in business, education, government, the sciences, the arts and the professions. Through intense but informal discussions, the young people will get a realistic look at their nation, its people and their role in the world community." with the process. She said her parents were proud of her for achievement, and she gave them most of the Because of the Presidents' Day holiday. Social Security representatives will reschedule their February visit to Hastings. Representatives will be available on Tues­ day. Feb. 16. from 9:30 a m. to 2 p.m. at the Barry County Department of Social Services Watching the shows on the Winter Festival stage is hard for little people. Dad's shoulders are just about high enough to get a clear view of the entertainment Yes, Elvis was sighted at the festival, and sang for about a hall hour. credit. "I have the desire, but they're the ones who started me off with the desire to achieve as much as possible," she said. "I’m pleased that the faculty selected me to receive this honor," she added. At the conclusion of the May 13-16 Leadership Seminar, one young man and woman will be selected to represent their with HOBY Ambassadors from all over the United States and 30 other countries provides an international focus on today's issues. Social Security reps, reset visit building at 555 W. Windlass n After February, the regular visit on the third Monday of each month will resume Social Security questions and requests to file applications should be directed to the tollfree number. 1-800 772-1213 Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! Winter Festival draws 7,000 people to celebrate the season The thrill of "feeling alive" apparently overcomes caution for the 73 people who became "polar bears" at the Winter Festival at Gun Lake Saturday. The attendance as the 12th annual event was estimated at 7,000. Back again this year were the pony rides. Special emphasis was put on family entertainment at the 12th annual Winter Festival. The ice on Gun Lake was about a foot thick Saturday, and many snowmobilers and four wheelers took Eidvantage of the sunny day to ride on the ice. Giris broomball teams competed as fiercely as the mens on Saturday, but this good effort did not result in a goal The Winter Festival arm wrestling tournament lasted until almost 4 p.m Held in the pavilion, the event was packed with spectators. The "hairy chest" contest contestants lined up for the audience to get one more look at their hairy chests. The eventual winner, Robert Douglas fts fourth from the right. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 'Coach' Jock Clarey was a man who made a difference FINANCIAL To The Editor: FOCUS furnished b\. Mark D. Chriatansan of Edward D. Jones & Co. Few get rich from hot tip newsletters In I982. the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) penetrated the 1000 barrier and was on its wa\ to a bull market the likes of which the investment world had never »een At the same time, investors seeking professional money management witnessed the emergence of an unprecedented number of mutual funds. According to the Investment Company In­ stitute. the Washington-based voice for the mutual fund industry. there were 857 mutual funds registered in 1982. That number grew to more than 1.800 funds by the end of 1986. and today there are more than 3.000 mutual funds with assets exceeding $1.4 trillion. In general, mutual funds are for serious, long-term investors. Their objective is to pro­ duce bettcr-than-avcragc investment results for shareholders over meaningful periods. Mutual funds are not in-and-out trading vehicles, so most shareholders invest with at least a five-year goal in mind. Today there is a new philosophy being cir­ culated to the public - trade mutual funds. It is touted by newsletters that are flooding mailboxes in epidemic proponions. Some advertise a system that uses sophisticated computer technology to ensure that you will always be in the right fund at the right time This "technology” often promises to predict what a fund will do in the coming months or years. Another newsletter promises maximum profits with minimum risks and scientific forecasts for up to five years It claims that past history is unimportant. What matters is what funds will do in the future, and this newsletter promises to tell all for a price. Despite its confidence however, the newslet­ ter makes no guarantees that you will make money or for that matter that you won't lose money. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Association of Securi­ ty Dealers Inc. (NASD) have severe penalties for any mutual fund or fund representative who predicts the future performance of a fund. Reasonable assumptions can be made about future fund performance based on the historical records and the continuity of its management. Assumptions, however, cannot be sold as predictions or forecasts. The objective of most mutual funds is to Jf-I make money for shareholders .Some succeed better than others. The purpose of newslet­ ters. on the other hand, is to sell subscrip­ tions. Some give better advice than others, but no one has developed a winning system for forecasting the future. Charles Dow. creator of Dow Jones Average, warned. "Nobody who plants com digs up the kernels in a day or two to see it the com has sprouted, but in stocks, most people want to open an account at noon and gel their profit before night.” - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change + 7. + 7. AT&T 53’/. 73’/. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 59 38’/. Chrysler Clark Equipment 23 CMS Energy 19’/. Coca Cola 42’/. 54’/. Dow Chemical Exxon 627. Family Dollar 207. Ford 467. General Motors 37’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 147. Hastings Mfg. 35’/. IBM 527. JCPenney 737. Johnson & Johnson 437. Kmart 237. Kellogg Company 637. McDonald's 507. Sears 507. Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 26 Upjohn 297. Gold $329.50 Silver $3.67 Dow Jones 3328.00 Volume 270,000,000 + 14 — + 7. + 7. + 7. +1 + 37. —17. —7. + ’/. + 7. + 7. + 47. + ’/. -17. —7. + 17, + 7. + 37. + 7. — + 7. + .70 —.02 + 73 Letters Girl Scouts learn with cookie sales To The Editor: Many girls are taking orders for Girl Scout cookies. This is a special opportunity for both the girls and the community . Troops and girls learn to set goals, to develop responsibility through order taking and delivery. As troops plan their activities and finances, they learn money management and the satisfaction of the success of their commitments These skills will transfer to other areas of their lives. The community s support of the Girl Scout cookie sales is very important to our council and our Girl Scouts. The profits from the sales arc divided between the council and the troops. The council's share provides pro­ According to a revcni letter to the editor of the Banner. 1 read that the Hastings School ad­ ministrators work about 1.840 hours a year. If this is truly the case, there is one ad­ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616)948-8051 Melvin Jacob* President Stephan Jacobs Treasurer ministrator who has a lot of explaining to do about the ocher 1.800 hours that he spends hanging around the Hastings schools throughout the year. Loretta Schoesscl Hastings be left to Christmas and birthdays. That being the case. I knew that a new pair of shoes foi hoops in the middle of summer wouldn't be a reasonable request. So instead of asking. I pretended to not care for basket ball when deep down I loved it. I stated my case to Coach, in spite of the embarassment My mother gave us everything we needed and I'm sure she would have found a way to get me the shoes. 1 just couldn't bring myself to ask for them. ' Coach said that things were tough on a lot of people and not to worry. A few days went by. and I still wouldn't sign the sheet. The guys would ask about it and I’d just say I wasn't interested. My guts were churning constantly I got to school late one morning for reasons I'm unable to remember and I'm sure everyone can remember that panic feeling of tardiness. 1 fumbled with my locker to dump my books off and after a short battle. I opened it. There, in my locker, was a new pair of Adidas. No note. No explanation. My face must have looked like I had seen a ghost. I c impletely forgot about being tardy because I ran to sign the sheet as soon as I could shut my locker. That whole day all I could think about was what a cool guy the Coach was. I remember thanking Jock, and the way he played it off like it was no big deal. A lot of years have passed since my summer basketball days but sports have taken me a long way. I never really told Coach what a big deal the shoes were to me. If for some reason you can't print this letter. 1 would appreciate it if you could forward it to his family. I don't think, children ever get tired of hearing good things about their parents. I’m sure my story will be one of thousands the Clary clan hears Jock, was a great man. Dann Howitt Seattle Mariners HHS Class of '82 Medford. Ore. School salaries shouldn't be held hostage Postal employees help brighten Christmas To The Editor: To The Editor: Over the 23 years I've taught. I've never once second guessed why and if the Hastings' Schools administrators should get their salaried wages each year I realize that each and every day these col­ lege educated individuals are try ing to do the very best job they can by running a staff of educators and giving to the community the best possible school environment for each in­ dividual child. When topics come up to the board to vote on. like having a girls' soccer team. I for one. understand that a person's salary shouldn't be held hostage to various vested interest groups. Being the boys' high school soccer coach. I was also disappointed that the girls couldn't get a chance to have a team. But I also realiz­ ed that having the type of education that this community should get (which includes my own four children) takes priority and anything necessary to achieve that goal. I'll support If the few people who continue to downgrade and try to pick apart the Hastings educational system would put their energies into attempting to change the ways schools arc funded. I'm sure the school system wouldn't have to be in a yearly financial crisis. Let's work together for a change... this is for our children! •>, Doug Mepham Hastings Now that everyone has taken down their holiday decorations and life has pretty much returned to normal. I would like to express ap­ preciation to the hundreds of postal customers who helped make this holiday season a suc­ cess in Hastings by mailing early and wrapp­ ing their packages with care. I would also like to recognize the employees of the Hastings Post Office for putting forth an extra effort under demanding circumstances to make this a happy holiday for all our customers. Many of my employees worked overtime, when they would rather have been home with their families or loved ones, helping you mail your last-minute packages during our extend­ ed window hours and even working on Sun­ days. Our employees lifted many spirits by playing Santa and delivering Express Mail Let's see good in all people President Clinton wants the ban lifted on gays in the military. I fully agree that the ban should be lifted. Maria Shriver last week Tuesday on TV had what I considered an excellent program on gays. If the viewers failed to understand the gays and have compassion for them after see­ ing that program, my advice is stop being close minded, hateful, and cruel and stunted mentally in growth and maturity . My personal thoughts on homosexuals and lesbians, of which I'm not one. is universal law expressing itself in accordance with the results of law at the time of birth. Law is law and it works in an orderly way. Accordingly, there are those born heterosexuals and those bom gays. Both are equal to unconditional love. They didn't ask to be bom. to choose their sexual inclination. They are the result of an expressed law. of which we have little if any understanding. Let's sec the good in all persons, no matter their sexual differences. Let's lift the ban on gays in the military. Justine McLean Hastings Public Opinion^ and packages on Christmas Day. These are the postal workers that made this possible in Hastings: David Allis. Louis Bolton. John Cuddahce. Denny Haight. Greg Heard. David Leary . Sue Mix. Paul Schiedel. Robert Wilcox. William Blair. Shirley Castelein. Diane Davis. Chris Hall. Gordy Howes. Sue Lester. Karen Peabody. Phil Scobey. Rick Winegar. Lynn Blakely. Alan Conrad. Robert Guernsey. Donnie Ham­ mond. Debra LaPinne. Pam Mix. Luann Pot­ ter and Connie Spencer. 1 am particularly proud of my employees here in Hastings because they focused on the needs of our customers and came through when you needed them most. "We Delivered For Yule." Charlie Johnson Postmaster Hastings Farmers need health care deductibility To The Editor: To The Editor: gram. training, supplies, camp facilities and other support to Girl Scout volunteers and girls. The troop profits usually apply toward troop trips, speakers, badges, camping and troop supplies. All the profits from our sale stay- in our local area. Girl Scouts in our council will take orders from now until Feb. 7. Delivery will be made starting in March. If you would like to order cookies, and have not been contacted by a Girl Scout, please call 343-1516 in Kalamazoo. 965-5519 in Battle Creek, and 1-800-788-4919 in long distance areas. Council Cookie Committee Glowing Embers Girl Scouts School officials: how many hours? To The Editor: I just recently learned of "Jock" Clary 's passing and fell the time appropriate to send my condolences I am certain that "Coach” touched many lives in many different ways He gave my life a huge push at a very difficu't time and I think. I should at least tell the story to show my respect for the great man I'm not sure when I met Coach, but I do know it was at St Rose Church We didn't talk a great deal but after church he would give me a crack on the back or at least a crooked grin When 1 started junior high, he would sometimes ask me to mow his lawn or some other little chore around his house in order for me to earn a couple bucks We became friends around then I suppose. Toward the end of eighth grade, there was a sign-up sheet for summer basketball that I avoided. To this day I don't know how he found out about it. as he was a high school in­ structor When he confronted me about the matter. I considered nuking up some far­ fetched story But. as anyone who knew him knows. I really didn't feel comfortable lying to him So I told him the truth. My mother was a single parent with three children close in age I’m sure all parents with kids in their teens know the pressures of tren­ dy clothing along with the cost of just feeding and housing them. In our case, things were always cosily and we knew the extras should A number of tax bills passed the 102nd Congress, nevertheless a provision of tax law that permitted farmers and other sole pro­ prietors to deduct 25 percent of their health care insurance on dteir income tax was lost. "We have lobbied long and hard for health insurance cost deductibility. It is absurd that corporate employers can deduct 100 percent of employee insurance costs and now farmers can deduct nothing. A bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Representatives. Bill Brewster of Oklahoma and Fred Grandy of Iowa, would correct this inequity HR. 162 would make 100 percent deductibility of health insurance costs for farmers permanent. The bill would be retroac­ tive back to June 1992. when the 25 percent rule expired. A research institute has reported that workers were more likely to be uninsured if they were self-employed or working in agriculture. To a great extent this pretty well coven many of our farmers. We have just come through a 12-year period of low farm prices. A great many self-employed farmers simply can't afford the high cost of health insurance. This is compounded $ both our aging popula­ tion of farmers/ (older people normally re­ quiring more health care), and the fact that agriculture is traditionally a hazardous oc­ cupation which in turn tends to foster higher insurance premium rates. I would urge every fanner and every farm organization to contact every Michigan con­ gressperson and both senators and urge their support for this legislation. Our experience in dealing with these legislators indicates this is the one best way you can influence the people you elect to represent you. Carl Mcllvain. Hastings Michigan Fanners Union Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 How has road maintenance been here this winter? How do you feel about the way the Barry County Rood Commission has cleared and maintained the roads this winter? John Jacobs Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edfor) Elaine Gilbert .Assistant Eaton Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nek Hoflman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fr<jay 8am 12 5 30 pjn. Saturday 8 a.n - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers June Bolton. Robin Christiansen. Renee Bell. 13. Hastings: Hastings: Hastings: "I think they've done a Subscription Rates: S13 per year n Barry County S15 per year tn adjoining counties 516 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pard al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) pretty good job They keep the roads really nice!" "They've been keeping the roads clean and salted pretty good too." • "I don't think they did 1 very good job. We lissed too many days of school thai we shouldn't have." Joyce McCain, Robin NoviBe, Jba Sbder, Hastings: NasbviBe: Hastings: v "The main roads have been good. The side rinds leave something to be desired.” “We’ve never had any “f don’t think they're problem and we travel all over the place. Thgy’rc doing the job at all. For better than Eaton County's." and what we pay in taxes, 1 think they can do a bet­ the money they are paid ter job." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 — Page 5 "Gotcha" is fun at Southeastern Elementary "Catching** kids doing something good is fun for the kids and grownups too, and that's the program at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings. The idea of Diane Matthews, who is on the school improvement team, the program called "Gotcha" lets everyone participate and look for any good deed "above and beyond the normal range." The result of being recognized for doing good things is a self- esteem lifting experi­ ence for the youngsters, Matthews said. With each "Gotcha" they receive, the stu­ dents name is put in a special bucket, and once a week, a name for one child from each grade level is drawn. The honoree then gets the choice of many different toys or school related gift from the "Gotcha" box. At the conclusion of the first week of the new program, the lucky winners were Alisha Thompson. Samantha Acheson, Angie Aspinall, Randy Preston, Todd IJvingston and Sarah Garrett. Sarah was also named "Student of the Week" The opposite of summer is winter, so the young students will next wear snowsuits, go sledding and afterwards have hot chocolate and cookies. Helping set the "summery' mood are Aide Carta Jios, (left) and teacher Gloria Nitz. the self esteem boosting program which rewards kids for doing good deeds was the idea of mom Diane Matthews. She also works on the school improvement learn. "Gotcha" program underway at Southeastern If you are a student and hear ‘Gotcha* at Southeastern Elementary, that's good. That means you have been caught doing something really nice. Then you get a prize that you pick out at the ’Gotcha" box. Showing their picks from the box are (front row, from left) Samantha Acheson. Alicia Thompson, Sarah Gilbert, (second row) Todd Livingston, Randy Preston and Angie Aspinall Gibert was also named ‘Student of the Week ‘ Legal Notice OROEITO ANSWER MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN Plaintiff PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN. Defendant Cote No. 92 364-00 TO: PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN IT IS ORDERED On July 13. 1992. action was filed by MICHAEL ROY CALLIHAN. Plaintiff, against PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN. Defendant In this Court to ob tain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendant. PATRICIA LYNN BAILEY CALLIHAN, answer or take other action permitted by law in this Court at the court address above on or before March 15. 1993. If you foil to do so. a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. Date of Order: December 10. 1992 HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Court Judge (2/4) PUBLICATION NOTICE The winners of the Hastings High School ‘Quiz Bowl' competition are (sitting. Mt to right) Kitt Carpenter, Kris McCall. Dan Styf and Jenny Parker, who are *You can Look, But You Cant Touch.' Standing (left to right) are teacher/advisor Kathy Oliver. Lori McKeough, Matt Cassell. Scott Krueger and Nicole Cooklin, who are The Untouchables * Hastings High "Quiz Bowl*1 winners told J-Ad Graphics News Service The competitions to find the top two "Quiz Bowl" teams at Hastings High Schoo) are over with the "You Can Look, But You Can’t Touch" and the "Untouchables" emerging the victors. Ten teams sparred in the contest to have the right to compete with other schools during the second semester. The lop two teams will have a play-off on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the high school lecture hall. Four students from the two teams will eventually compete in the Twin Valley competition in the late spring. Members of the "Untouchables” are Kitt Carpenter. Kris McCall, Dan Styf and Jenny Parker. The "You Can Look But You Can't Touch" quartet consists of Scott Krueger, Lori McKeough, Matt Cassell and Nicole Cooklin. Teacher/advisor is Kathy Oliver. File No. 93-21065-SE Estate of MAE C. MILLER. DECEASED. Social Security No. 366-18-4361. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this h-exing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 18. 1 *93 at 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom Hastings. Michigan before Judge Hon. Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Ruth Wicker requesting Ruth Wicker be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Mae C. Miller. Deceased who lived al 376 E. Freeport Rood. Hastings. Michigan and who died January 2. 1993. and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated February 25. 1991 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 25, 1993 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE < FISHER 607 North Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Ruth Wicker By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 1962 North Broadway (2/4) Hostings. Ml 49058 NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-2-93 — Barry County Zoning Ad­ ministrator. (applicant). Franklin Strickland, (property owner). LOCATION: At 10708 Pleasant Lake Rd., on the West side just South of Orchard Rd. in Sec. 8. Barry Twp. PURPOSE. Request for variance on two family non-conforming dwelling. MEETING DATE: February 16. 1993 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building of 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspection of the above described property will be completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hear.ng Persons interes ted in occompanytng the group should contact Northeastern students study dinosaurs Wendy Frame's students at Northeastern visited the ‘Dinosaur Alive" exhibit in Battle Creek as well as the Kingman Museum, which has dinosaur skeletons. Then, working in two groups, they created and painted their own display of the popular animals. They also made a poster for the hallways. Showing their creations are (first row. left to right) Josuha Lowe. Nicole Henry. Tasha Woodmansee. Kelli Goodenough. Denis Smith, (second row) Erin Lee, Tina Main. Jenny D'Ginto. Nicole Edwards. Derick Hall, (third row) Matthew Windes. Ashley Tietz. Jennifer Grogan. Elton Koan and Chrissy Hayward Aide Deb Carpenter is at left, and teacher Wendy Frame is on the right. the Planning Office. The variance application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Planning Of­ fice ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Bor.,. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. Boersmo Barry County Clerk («' 4) H£ME LIMIT OflE SPECIALS BOOD THRU 2/7/B3 •: Plumb^s UoCu-RUe 902 FmmU ui. stats. Hastings ph. 9454921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY UP TO 501 FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 6 — Che Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 BISD lands grant for students to study county water quality TESTI NG...continued from page 2 Vandecar said that should an employee lest positive, his or her case will he reviewed by a medical review officer. and the employee will be given a second test. Should the second test prove positive, the employee can be put into rehabilitative programs or be subjected to more severe disciplinary procedures. Vandecar said the new policy was not in­ stituted as a result of the Potter/Ilaselden in­ cident, but rather as a means of following federal guidelines for local governmental units receiving federal aid. The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 re­ quires municipalities to have a drug policy in force if the municipality is receiving any federal funds. After the act was passed, the Barry County Board of Commissioners passed a county-wide drug policy that allows testing of anyone who is suspected of abusing drugs or alcohol while at work. The county has 45 vehicles which are reg­ ularly driven by county employees, exclud­ ing the nine buses currently in use by Barry County Transit. Several of the vehicles are trucks. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said, but the majority are passenger cars. Many of the county vehicles arc Sheriffs Department vehicles, she said. The Sheriffs Department generally fol­ lows the same rules as the other county de­ partments. Sheriff David O. Wood said, re­ quiring drug testing of employees if there is a reasonable suspicion that they are abusing them. But law enforcement personnel are subject to more stringent rules regarding their con­ duct both on and off-duty. Wood said. Thus, should an officer get drunk and indulge in conduct 'unbecoming an officer" while offduty, Wood said, that officer could be dis­ missed. Such a case occurred last year when thenDcputy Gary M. Howell was arrested while off-duty and charged with drunk driving. Howell later pleaded guilty to impaired driving and was given six months of proba­ tion. He was discharged by the sheriffs de­ partment a week after his arrest. Howell Fattend services!. Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE S AZAREN K. 1716 North Bruml »i) Randall Hartman. Paslor Sunda) Services 9:45 a.m Sunda) School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P O Boa 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting al Thomas Jef feson Hail, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9: 30 a m . Bibk School. 10 30 a.m . Morning Worship. Youth Meeting at 6:00 p m.. 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7 00 p.m. Thursday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series. Does God Exist?” on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945 4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise. Thursday: 7:30 p m - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 am.. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Worslup.7 : 15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta bon provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY, Baafield. Michigan Services 10 a m each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Ceda? Creek Rd., 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 1IKX) a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship ServK-es Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11:00a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4 H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kcnl Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Christian Education Director. Sunday. Jan 24 - 9:30 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship Services. Nursery pro­ vided Broadcast of 9:30 a.m ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:50 Church School Classes, in­ cluding Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11 00 Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary; 4:00 Christian Unity Service at Grace Lutheran Church. 5:00 Com­ bined Youth meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. 7:30 Church Of­ ficer Training for new Elders. Deacons, and Trustees. Monday — 7:30 Mission Committee Tuesday — 7:15 Stepien Ministers training. Wednesday 10 00 Women's Organization Board Meeting. Thursday — 9:30 Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. 948-8004 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor James C Noggle (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery availabe for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD. 1674 West Stale Roed. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limns. The Church Page is Paid (or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WHEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan I J sought reinstatement through the depart­ ment's union, but a settlement between the union and management upheld lhe discharge but allowed Howell some back pay and re­ tirement benefits. Wood said Howell's case wasn't the first time an officer was arrested for drinking while off-duty and later discharged. But the department has never had any incidence of drinking or taking drugs while an officer was on duty. Wood said. Wood said many law enforcement by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A program designed to revitalize lhe spirit of citizenship by involving Americans, es­ pecially youth, in national and community service dealing with the serious social prob­ lems is lhe reason Hastings and Delton Kellogg students will be able to take pan in a special program. Solving social problems is the staled pur­ agencies are shying away from taking the more drastic measure of random drug testing, feeling it would lower morale and present legal problems. Ries of drug testing have long questioned whether the tests violate a person's right to privacy and whether they are accurate. An outcry by various civil liberties groups led to lhe temporary abandonment of an order by the Federal Transit Administration that local transit authorities institute random drug testing for their drivers, according to Joe Bieam, urban trans­ portation coordinator and transportation manager of Barry County Transit. BIcam said he expects he FTA to eventu­ ally reinstate the order foe random drug test­ ing. In the meantime his drivers only lake pose of a grant program called SERVEMichigan, which has awarded more than one-half million dollars in grant money to 60 Michigan school districts and community organizations. The Barry Intermediate School District has won a competitive grant of 39.475 to allow high school and fourth and fifth grade students to collect, analyze and compare waler samples taken from local streams, lakes and rivers. The students, chosen for their interest in environmental sciences and community ser­ vice. will work in teams with iheir teachers in gathering lhe water samples. The samples will be analyzed based on specific water quality parameters. There will also be comparisons between bodies of waler in each school district and between school districts which will be shared with a county wide-School Based Learning Advisory Council. pre-cmployment drug tests. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10 30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 dook of Common prayer used al all services HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chn»nan Education Sunday. Feb ' 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class; 10:30 Cof­ lee Hour in the Dining Room. 4:00 Middle School Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Mtmday. Feb. 8 - 7:30 Sevsion Meeting. Tuesday. Feb. 9 - 7:30 Deacons' Meeting Wednesday. Feb 10 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. 7:15 Stephen Ministers training. Thurs­ day. Feb II 7:30 New Members Class at the Manse. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Feb.7 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Feb. 4 4 00 Outreach. 6:30 Children's Choir. 7:00 Stephen Supp. 8:00 AA Saturdav. Feb 6-9 30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA Monday. Feb 8 - 7 00 Women of Faith BS. Tuesday. Feb. 9 - 10:00 Journey of Faith; 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday . Feb. 10 - 1000 Wordwatchers. 7:00 Altar Guild. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9 25 a m . Sabbath School al 10:50 a m (for all ages) Prayer Meeting meets Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p m The community is invited Church Board meets Feb 9. 8:10 p.m in the Fellowship Rixim. YMCO Valentine's Banquet is scheduled for Feb. 13. 7:00 p.m.. in Battle Creek. Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides gtxxl quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appomtm-mt at 945-2361 if you are in need Dona­ tions of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Slyberski. Organist Musk Director. Church ph.w 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Sunday s Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8 30 a m and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m . Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5 30 pm Mondays Childrens Choir 3:00 pm Monday thru Friday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays Al-Anon 12.30 p.m Thursdays Bell Choir 6 30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m . Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays Co-Dependents Anonymous9:00a m Friday. Feb 5 - World Day of Prayer; Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P i 9 30 am Saturday. Feb 6 - 7 pm Gathering Informal Folk Music Service with special musical guest. Randv Noom. 7 00 pm Sundav. Feb 7 - CWS Blanket Sunday Tuesday. Feb 9 - Hi-Nooners Potluck Program 12 00 Noon; LOVE. Inc Board. 12:0 noon Wednesday. Feb 10 - Prayer Group. 11 30 a m ; U M Women Luncheon Program (child care available). 12:00 ..oon Sunday. Feb. 14 - Sunday School After­ noon. 2:00 pm. Senior High Youth Fellowship Bowling. 3 00 p m Tuesday. Feb 16 - U M Men Annual Ladies Appreciation Dinner and Program 6 30 p nr Saturdav. Feb 20 - CAA "Walk for Warmth ' at Free Methodist Church Also, lhe information gleaned by the stu­ dents will be shared with individual lake property owners, who are usually keenly in­ | Mildred E. Haight | CLARKSVILLE - Mildred E. Haight, 77, of 117 W. Clarskville Road, Clarksville, passed away Tuesday. January 26, 1993 at her residence. Mrs Haight was bom on October 29, 1915. the daughter of George and Orpha (Groff) Mick. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1934. She married Percy Haight on September 14, 1940. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1989. Together with her husband they owned and operated an Automobile Garage in Clarksville for 43 years. Mrs. Haight attended the Clarksville Wesleyan Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Debra) Besemer of Clarksville; two grandchil­ dren: Sean and Michelle; one sister, Mrs. Bryce (Doris) Baie of Ionia. Funeral services were held Friday, January 29, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Reverend James VanderWarker officiated. Burial will be in the Clarksville Cemetery. |Lucille M. Piper| WHITE CLOUD - Lucille M. Piper, age 66. of White Cloud, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, January 24, 1993 in Florida. Mrs Piper was born April 26,1926 in Lake Odessa, lhe daughter of Ralph and Edna (Carpenter) Bowerman She attended Lake Odessa schools and married Raymond Piper February 22, 1946 in Hastings. Mrs. Piper was employed by Hastings Manufacturing for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Surviving Mrs. Piper are her husband Raymond, 6 sons; Duane Piper of Bellevue, Dale Piper of Woodland, Gary Piper of Jack­ son. Michael Piper of Diamondale, Kenneth Piper of Grand Haven, Carl Piper of Lake Odessa, 1 daughter Mrs. Gary (Kay) Pvkonan of White Cloud, 29 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. I brother, Richard Bowerman of Portland, 2 sisters, Marie Haskins and Lillian Buxton, both of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 30 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. Bill Wininger officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral chapel. Advertise BANNER in The Hastings Elementary students will participate for at least 15 hours on the project and high school students at least 30 hours. An evaluation plan will include both qual­ itative and quantitative measures of success. SERVE-Michigan la pan of the K-12 Serve-America grant awarded to Michigan in 1992, through the Michigan Community Service Commission, by the Commission on National And Community Service.. The grants were awarded in four cate­ gories: Statewide Planning and Capacity­ Building Projects. School-Based Service Learning Programs, Community-Based Service Programs and Adult Volunteer and Partnership Programs. |Warren J. Brogast | HAS TINGS - Mr. Warren J. Brogan, 90, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 1993 at Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |Herbert Lee Thomas| EAST LANSING - Herbert Lee Thomas, 87, of East Lansing and formerly of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 1993 in Lansing General Hospital. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, at the Freeport Cemetery with Chaplain Cathy Veasecchia officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lawrence E. Brovont HASTINGS - Lawrence E. Brovont, 76, of 1330 South Hanover Street. Hastings, passed away Monday, February 1, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Brovont was bon oa February 29,1916 in Silver Lake, Indiana, the son of Henry and Leah (Metzger) Brovont He was raised in the Lake Odessa area of Ionia County and attended rural schools there. Mr. Brovont was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Follow­ ing his Military Discharge in 1945 he settled in Hastings. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for over 30 years, retiring in 1978. He had previously worked for the Barty County Road Commission for a brief time. He was a member of the Hastings First Baptist Church. Mr. Brovont is survived by son and wife, Larry and Linda Brovont of Lawton; three granddaughters, Lori Lynn Washbum, Lisa Jo Brovont and Lynnae Brovont; four brothers, two sisters; special friend, Stewart Gross of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, February 4, at Hasungs First Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial will be at Fl Custer National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Baptist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lois F. Geldersma CLARKSVILLE - Lois F. Geldersma, 71, of 179 E. Ferney Street. Clarksville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 1993 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was bom on April 11,1921 inalog cabin in Antrim County. She was raised by her grand­ parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis York, Aunt and Uncle: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Locke and later the foster care home of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Titus in Mayville. In 1938 she came to live with another Aunt and Uncle: Mr. and Mrs. Durwood York on 60th Street near Alto. Mrs. Geldersma attended Lowell High School. She married William Geldersma on March 23. 1940. Mrs. Geldersma lived and fanned in the Alto area until 1988 when she moved to the Bear Creek Villa in Clarksville. She is survived by her husband, William; three daughters: Mrs. Dorian (Donna) Eldred of Freeport, Mrs. Don (Jean) Risher of Howard City. Mrs. Olle (Mary) Grindle of Lowell; two sons: Charles Geldersma of Grand Rapids, Russell Geldersma of Clarksville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one foster sister, Violet Mathews of Mayville. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 1. at lhe Clarksville Bible Church with Reverend Don Mathis officiating. Burial was in Bowne Center Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. terested in water quality. The studies will be able to provide prop­ erty owners with analytical information that is only currently available by costly lake studies. Although the instruction and learning ac­ tivities will be extended beyond the class­ room into the community, lhe project win be part of the science curriculum in both Hastings and Delton schools. Key personnel in lhe new project are Environmental Science teachers Pele DeDecker from Hastings and Craig Culver from Delton. An advisory council will be formed, and teachers will be trained in lhe coordinated analysis and dissemination of water samples. Donald L. Hulsebos BELLEVUE - Donald L. Hulsebos, 70, of 7969 South Ionia Road, Bellevue, passed away Saturday, January 30, 1993 at the home of his step-daughter Margaret DeCamp of 3515 Gun Lake Road, Hastings. He had been ill the past six months. Mr. Hulsebos was born on December 29, 1922 in Shelby. He moved to Bellevue with his parents in 1924. He worked in the maintenance department at Michigan Carton Company for 30 yean retir­ ing in 1985. He was a member of Thornapple Valley VFW Post 48260 in Nashville. He served in the United States Army in the Asiatic Pacific Thea­ ter during World War n. Mr. Hulsebos enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was msrried to Lois P. (Histed) July of 1962 in Hastings. She preceded him in death on July 29. 1990. He was also preceded in death by his pare ms, Albert and Violet Morningstar Hulsebos; a brother Clinton Hulsebos. Mr. Hulsebos is survived by daughter, Lucinda Gould of Hastings; son, Marven Hulsebos of Nashville; step-children, Margaret DeCamp of Hastings, Beverly Morris of Gerber, California, Thomas Griffith of Hono­ lulu, Hawaii; 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brothers, Carl Hulsebos of Hastings, Marten "Bud" Hulsebos of Vermont­ ville; sisters, Doris Damerow, Inglewood, Florida, Dorothy Wissink of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 2 at the Shaw-Estes Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue, with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. FREEPORT - Wesley “Lee” Blough, age 72 of 196 Division Sl, Freeport passed away Wednesday, January 26, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Blough was born Dec. 2,1920 in Free­ port. Michigan Ute son of Herman and Lizzie (Roudabush) Blough. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1939 then served in lhe US. Army during World War H, 1942-1946. Mr. Blough was preceded in death by 1 aoo, Dennis in 1949 and a sister Irene McCarthy. Mr. Blough was married to Franca Conrad Feb. 16,1946 in Lexington, North Carolina. He was employed at lhe E. W. Blisa Manufacturing Company in Hastings for over 40 yean. Surviving Mr. Blough are his wife Frances, 1 daughter, Mrs. Russell (Judith) Dolan of Denver, Colorado; 4 sisters, Mabel Thompson and Minnie Skedgell, both of Freeport, Erma Yoder of Clarksville, Lillian Skedgell of Scotts. Funeral services were held Saturday al the Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville, Rev. LeRoy Griffin officiating. Visitation was at the Hope Church of the Brethren, Freeport, follow­ ing the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of choice. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. I Lois Margaret Coats | BENSON, ARIZONA. - Lois Margaret Coats, 83, of Benson, Arizona, formerly of Woodland, passed away Sunday, January 24, 1993 in Benson. Mrs. Coats was born December 1,1909 in Woodland, the daughter of Lawrence and Ella (Smith) Royer. She married Kendall Coats on September 4, 1931 in Woodland. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1985. Mrs. Coats was a member of the Benson Womens Club and the Elderberries. She is survived by one son, Carlton Coats of Worthington, OH, two grandsons: Kenneth Coats of Troy, Brian Coats of San Jose, Cali­ fornia; five sisters: Doris Teeter of Glendale, Arizona, Ruby Barna of Benson, Arizona, Grace Allerding of Dunedin, Florida, Agna Nicolai of Linden, Wilma Foster of Bradenton, Florida; two sisters-in-law: Ollis Royer of Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. Thomas (Doris) Niethamer of Woodland; one brother-in-law, Max Coats of Hastings. Mrs. Coats was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 28,1993 at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish with Reverend Ben Herring officiating. Interment in Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Elisabeth LouAnn Watson DOWLING - Infant Elizabeth LouAnn Watson of Dowling, passed away Thursday, January 28.1993 at Bronson Methodist Hospi­ tal, Kalamazoo. She died shortly after birth. LouAnn was born on January 28, 1993 in Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, the daughter of Dennis and Lisa (Valiquette) Watson. LouAnn Watson is survived by her father and mother, Dennis and Lisa (Valiquette) Watson of Dowling; two brothers. Ryaa Watson of Delton and Cody Watson of Dowl­ ing; sister. Tiffany Watson of Delton, twin sister, Cassandra Watson of Dowling; paternal grandparents, Donald and June Watson of Richland; maternal grandparents, William and Loyce Valiquette of Dowling; maternal great­ grandparents Reverend P.W. and Inez Herman of Dayton. Ohio; maternal great-grandmother Helen Valiquette, Springfield, Ohio; paternal great-grandmother Maude Towne Otrtis of Delton. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday. February 5 at Banfield Cemetery, Barry County. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4, 1993 — Page 7 Woodland News iy Catherine Lucas Johnson-Dykstra united in marriage Howell-Jaconette to wed in Spring The parents of Christina L. Howell, of Hastings, would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter to William L. Jaconette of Harbor Springs. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ms. Denise Howell and Mr and Mrs. George and Karen Howell, all of Hastings. She is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Western Michigan University. She is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company William is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. Richard Jaconette of Battle Creek. He is a 1987 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High Sch<x>l and a 1991 graduate of Western Michigan University, with a degree in marketing. He is an assistant golf professional at Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club of Harbor Springs. A May 15, 1993 wedding is being planned. Miller-Hobert to wed March 27 Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Miller Jr. of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Orton Hobert of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children. Pamela Jean Miller to Jack C. Hobert Pamela is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1992 graduate of Grand Rapids Community College. She is currently employed by Dr. Scott Bolkema. DDS. Jack is a 1989 graduate of Hastmgs High School, and is currently attending Olivet Col­ lege. graduating in the spring of 1994. A March 27, 1993. wedding is being plann­ ed at the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Reception will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Kristi Jo Johnson and David Milton Dykstra exchanged wedding vows on Aug. 28. 1992. at Christ Memorial Church in Holland with Pastors Tim Brown and Ben Ridder officiating. Parents of the couple are Russ and Harriet Johnson of Zeeland and Larry and Mary Dykstra of Hastings The reception was held at Sandy Point Restaurant. Following a wedding trip to Florida. Dave and Kristi reside at 303 East 18th St. The bride, a graduate of Zeeland High School. is employed by FMB Brokerage. The groom. a graduate of Hastings High School, is employed by VanderLeek Builders. Ares BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, TyLynn Alexandria Andrews, bom Jan. 20 at 5:30a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Andrews. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs.. 19 inches long. BOY, Austin Robert Pool, bom Jan. 13 at 9:49 p.m. to Robert Gene and Tammy Pool. Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs.. 1916 inches long. Grandparents are Robert E Thomas Sr. of Hastings. Sandi Robinson of Battle Creek and Walter and Jane Pool of Vermontville. BOY, Brandon Steven Labroff. bom Jan. 10 at 5:31 a.m. at Oakwood Hospital. Dearborn to Steve and Lisa (Boop) Labroff of Westland (formerly of Hastings). Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs.. 21 inches long Grandparents are Ted and Saralee Boop of Salem. Ohio (formerly of Hastings) and Donna Labroff of Dearborn Heights. Madison-Anderson united in marriage Joyce Madison of Plainwell and Mark and Chnstme Anderson of Hastings arc pleased to announce the marriage of their children. Sherry and Eric, on Dec. 23. The couple makes their home in Kalamaz<x> A reception is being planned in their honor. McIntyre-Daugherty to be wed in August Mr. and Mrs. David McIntyre are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Valerie Marie, to Rex Daugherty. Valerie is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School. Rex is the son of Doris Daugherty and Ralph Daugherty of Hastings. A 1983 graduate of Hastings High School, he is a pet­ ty officer. 3rd class, in the United States Navy, presently serving in England. An August wedding is planned. 'Great Decisions' series to be held weekly The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women will begin its 1993 ‘Great Decisions” discussion group series soon Interested members of the community are invited to attend. Membership in the AAUW is not required, and there is no cost to par­ ticipate except for the SI i cost of the 1993 Briefing Book published by the nonpantsan Foreign Policy Association. The plan is to have meetings on Tuesdays from noon to 2 p.m.. beginning with a sack lunch, usually gathering in the home of a member. AAUW members who want to participate may claim their books al the February meeting of lhe AAUW. Others may phone 948-2347 for information or to reserve a book. The Great Decisions briefing btxik is often used in classrooms, and is the subject of study occasionally at Elderhostci weeks at various universities or colleges. The local AAUW has often presented a copy of the annual to one of the libraries in Barry County. To accompany the eight topics of group discussion this year, there again will be a companion scries of discussions by national leaders on public television, and audiocasset­ tes of the 1993 book arc available for listen­ ing. For information on any of these offer­ ings. or to order a txxik directly from FPA. inquirers may call toll-free (8001 628-5754 or (to order) 477-5856. Topics in the 1993 program arc: • U.S. in a New World: what goals? what priorities? • United Nations: what role in the New World? • Germany's Role: in Europe? in the Nonh Atlantic’’ • China: new reforms, old politics? • Trade and the Global Economy : projec­ ting U.S. interests. • Russia and the Central Asian Republics: after independence, new directions? • India and Pakistan: collision or compromise? • Children at Risk: abroad and at home The Great Decisions studs will provide in each anicle of the 96-pagc magazine-size paperback: background and current data, policy options for the U.S., recommended readings, discussions, questions, photos and maps, and opinion ballots so that you can vote for the foreign policy option you choose. These opinions are compiled and presented in summer to Congress and the executive depart­ ments. Results also are reported in the next briefing book. Legal Notices SHOVT FOMECLOMNK NOTICS (Al Cauatlea) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by BOB A. SCHUSTER AND BEVERLY A. SCHUSTER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to CITICORP MORTGAGE. INC.. A DELAWARE CORPRATION Mortgagee dated April 13. 1990. ond recorded on April 20. 1990. in Liber 498. on page 10. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand eighty ond 54 100 Dollars ($52,080.54). including interest at 11.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some port of thorn, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml. ot 1100 a.m. on February 18 1993 Said promises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BARRY. BARRY County Michigu ■ and are describ­ ed os COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 18 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DISTANT NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST 1154.15 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SEC TION: THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 WEST ALONG SAID WEST SECTION LINE 165.00 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 28 EAST. 264.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 EAST. 165.00 FEET: THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 28 WEST. 264.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PP. 408-03-018-007 30. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CI 600.3241 (a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale DATED: January 7 1993 CITICORP MORTGAGE INC Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain ond Associates P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (2 '2) BOY, Christian Wayne, bom Jan 5 at 6:26 a.m. to Chris and Km» Yonkers of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Christian joins his sister Anna Grace. Proud grandparents arc Wayne and Polly Brown of Woodland and Tom and Pat Yonkers of Hastings. Teachers1 pay raises smallest in 5 years The smallest growth in teacher pay raises in five years could signal the beginning of a new era in public school contract negotiations, says Harlow Claggett, labor relations director of the Michigan Association of School Boards MASB's new “Teacher Contract Settle­ ment Report.” covering 427 Michigan K-12 school districts and 42 ISDs. shows teachers' salaries rose only 5.47 percent in 1992-93. That is the smallest increase in five years. Claggett notes. And the figure doesn't tell the whole story, he says, because it includes con­ tracts negotiated two years ago and last year at much higher rates. Many contracts settled this year were in the range of 3 and 4 percent. In districts with negotiated settlements for 1993-94. the increase is again slightly lower (5.4 percent), and in those with contracts for 1994-95, the average teacher raise will be 5.1 percent. In the mid- to late 1980s. teachers an­ nually received average increases of more than 6 percent. “Witfi our schools so financially stressed.” Claggett explains, “these figures are a strong indication that school boards are tightening their hold on purse strings and expect their employee groups to bargain realistically.” Though the rate of school employee pay in­ creases appears to be slowly declining, teachers' salaries have risen nearly 30 percent in the last five years. At $36,358 (state average annual salary). Michigan teachers continue to lead the nation. In the area of fringe benefits. MASB’s an­ nual report shows teachers have also won dramatic increases in benefits compared to the early 1980s. For example. Claggett notes, most con­ tracts (90.2 percent) now offer teachers op­ tions in lieu of health benefits. Nearly all of this year’s contracts (98.1 percent) gave teachers dental care benefits: 90.1 percent in­ cluded vision coverage: and fully 80 percent offered employer-paid life insurance. Among school administrators, the MASB report reveals a state average annual salary of $69,649 for superintendents, up 4.6 percent over last year. On the high end. Oakland County School chiefs average $103,405, while anchoring the low end are superintendents in Presque He County , with average salaries of $47,345. Among building administrators, high school principals topped the list with average salaries of $58,325 (a 4.9 percent increase over 91-92). Junior high principals averaged $56,597 annually statewide (4.6 percent in­ crease); and elementary school principals earned $52,357 (4.8 increase percent over last year). Jeri Eliopoulos is the new Woodland Postmaster Jeri Eliopoulos has been appointed postmaster at Woodland. She has worked in lhe postal service for nearly 20 years — as a city carrier for 15 years in Okemos. Holt and Grandville before being promoted to super­ visory work at the Grand Rapids and Lansing postal centers. She worked 12 years in Okemos, two in Holt, one in Grandville, was in Grand Rapids three years and has spent the last year and a half in the Lansing center. She says she hopes to be in Woodland for the duration of her career. The new postmaster lives in Holl with her daughter. Jenni, who is 12 years old and at­ tends Holl Middle School. She says the com­ mute on M-43 has not been difficult yet. She is getting acquainted with Woodland people Pamela Duils of Woodland, who was in­ terim clerk in charge at the post office for the last few months, has returned to her post in Hastings. Isla DeVries. Woodland postmaster since 1987, recently retired. Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance personnel were delighted to receive a $1,000 grant from the Grand Aerie. F.O.E. Auxiliary. State of Michigan, at their meeting last Thursday evening. The grant is for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation classes to be given to Eagles and auxiliary members. Betty Carpenter, secretary of the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary, presented the check to Alice Forshey. co-director of the ambulance crew. At the same meeting in the Woodland Township Board room the ambulance person­ nel received information about a new medical insurance plan being offered to them. Eighteen Woodland Township Fire Depart­ ment members received their third and last Hepatitis B shot last week. Under a ruling by OSHA. the (federal Oc­ cupational Safety and Health Act) townships must offer these shots to all employees at no cost. The shots were given by a Barry County Health Department nurse at a cost to the township of more than $100 per fireman for the series. Each fireman received a shot in July, one in August and the final one last week. The Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crew are not township employees, so it made its own arrangements for the im­ munization program and paid for them. They also have finished the series of shots. This correspondent had dinner Friday even­ ing with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Vincent of Lake Odessa Johnny is a popular young singer in lhe area. He and his wife. Cindy, will be gone two weeks in July. During that time he will make an audition tape for the TNN network program. **Be A Star” at Opryland to be in­ cluded in a TV broadcast in September. He has appeared al Arby's in Hastings, at the Prairieville Farm Days celebration, at local parties and events, and was a finalist in the Hastings Summerfest country music con­ test last August. Johnny's friends will sponsor a benefit at the Lake Odessa Community Center Satur­ day. June 5. from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. to raise money for the trip. He and several others, in­ cluding two Spanish and two counry-western bands will perform live at the benefit and there will be dancing and food. Other per­ formers may volunteer to help before lhe benefit date. A potluck Valentine Day party will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Feb. 14. The party is being planned by Kathy Stowell and the adult activities com­ mittee of the church. Doug Newton will sing at the noon party. Zion Lutheran Youth Organization will hold a public spaghetti supper Saturday. Feb. 13. at the church from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are being sold now . Donenne Speas Demond will have heart valve surgery in Grand Rapids this week. She is the mother of the Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. At their meeting last week, the Woodland Lions Club scheduled a Lenten breakfast for April 3. They also discussed their plans to cook and serve a pancake and sausage breakfast/lunch for area farmers, sponsored by Mueller Bean Corporation, at the Lake Odessa Community Center on Feb. 25. The Lions Club members also planned a ladies night/Valentine party for their Feb. 9 meeting. A post card recently received from Beate Bruhl came from Syracuse. N.Y.. where she has started work on a master's degree in art restoration. Bruhl says the program will in­ volve lots of paperwork, one show and some field work. She is well known in Woodland, as she stayed here for several summers while work­ ing on lhe restoration of the Michigan State Capitol Building. Hair Stylist WANTED • Guaranteed salary • Benefits • Full- or part-time Send resume to: Ad *175. c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188. Hastinga. MI 49058 [TO XI XHRmj Valentine Sing-A-Grams delivered by the - J Delton Chorae Sweet Adelines International Saturday, February 13,1993 7 •20“/ / .A Hower • A Song - A Card / X. L .. FRIENDS DOri IE1 FRIENDS Drive Drunk Contact: Maxine 623-5321 Carol 629-4625 Miriam 948 8954 \ Atler 5 -30-A . rz . ..iPr?"73' ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Full time for a 138 bed skilled nursing home. Graduate of an approved Recreational Therapy Program with at least five years of experience, innovative and self-motivated individual to help put the finishing touches on a program that’s already in great shape. Sound interesting? Tell us what you have to offer. Send resume with salary history to: Rita Pitts: Activity Director Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 EOE �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 Legal Notices SHOUT FO*fCLOSUM NOTICE (AN tiuntlu) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AM Counties) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by LOUIS F WISNIEWSKI ANO PAMELA J. WISNIEWSKI HUS BAND ANO WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mur tgogee dated July 19. 1909. ond recorded on July 28. 1909 in Liber 405 on page 670. BARRY County Record* Michigan, ond ottigned by toid mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION by on assignment dated August 3. 1909. ond recorded on August 14 1909 in Liber 486 on poge 799. BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty six thousand eight hundred twelve ond 43/100 Dollar* ($46,012.43) including interest at 11 000*. per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and upproved. notice ■* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, ot ot lhe Barry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Ml. ot II 00 A M on March 11 1993 Said premises ore situated on TOWNSHIP OF IR­ VING BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described os: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST OF THE NOR THWE5T % SECTION 15 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NOR THEAST CORNER THEREOF THENCE WEST 396 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 297 THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the dote of such sole. DATED January 28 1993 ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 GMAC MORTGAGE COPRORATION OF IA Assignee of Mortgage (2-25' MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mode in the term* and condition* of the a certain mortgage mode by Daniel R. and Sandra K. Bush, his wife of Middleville Barry County Michigan Mortgagors to Primebank Federal Savings Bank. Mortgagee dated ’he Sth day of August. A.D 1986 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 15th day of August. A.D. 1986 in Liber 438 of Barry County Records on poge 399 which said mortgage wos thereafter on. to-wit the 20th day of September. A.D. 1989 assigned to Federal Home loan Mortgage Corporation and recorded on Oc­ tober 10. 1909 in the office of Register of Deed* in Liber 409 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 414. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of $121,973.80 plus late charge* of $316.62. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on lhe 18th day of February. A.D.. 1993. at 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, of the promise* de»cribod in said mortgage, or so much thereof o* may be necessory to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10-3/8 per cent (10.375%) per annum ond all logoi costs, charges and ex­ pense*. including the attorney fees allowed by law. ond also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the promises. Which said promises ore described os follow*: All that certain piece or pored of land *ituote in the Township of Yankee Spring*, in the County of Barry and the State of Michigan and described os follows, to-wit: The Southwest 1/4. Southwest 1/4, Section 3. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West. Yankee Spring* Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 12 months from the date of such solo, unloss determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption periods shall be 30 days from date of such sale. December 28. 1992 Federal Homo Loan Mortgage Corporation c/o Franklin Bank. N.A. 26400 West 12 Milo Rood Assignee Michael I. Rich P.O. Box 5006 Southfield. Ml 48086 (313)358-4710 (2/2) SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN CmmBm] MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by WILLIAM O. CAMPBELL AND BEATRICE A. CAMPBELL HUS BAND AND WIFE to WOOOHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, doted September 25. 1909. and record­ ed on September 27. 1909. in Liber 488. on poge 818. BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assign­ ed by MESNE assignment to SIMMONS FIRST NA­ TIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF. A NATIONAL BANK ING CORPORATION by on assignment doted Oc tober 19. 1909. and recorded on November 21. 1909, tn Liber 491. on poge 474, BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is r I aimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred eighty three ond 20/100 Dollars ($29,283.20). including interest at 9.500% per annun; Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11 00 AM on March 11. 1993. Said premises ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY County. Michigan and describ­ ed os LOT 220 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. DATED January 20 1993 ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain t Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 40009 6616 SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF Assignee of Mortgagee (2-18) State of MkMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION CF NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No 92 2207 AD In the mottor of JAMES LAWRENCE FULTON. Minor Adoptee. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 22. 1993 at 11:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition to adopt James Lawrence Fulton, a minor, by John M. Higdon ond Kim L. Higdon. You may be present ot that time, or file any answer and or response with the court on or before the date of the scheduled hearing as set forth herein. Failure to do so could result in the termination of your parental rights, in oil respects, to the minor child ond the adoption of said child by John M. Higdon ond Kim I. Higdon as prayed in the petition. January 20 1993 William G. Maybee 222 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382 1030 Kim LuAnn Higdon 117 Scribner P.O Box 325 Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623 8567 (2/18) Ann Landers Advice might prevent another trophy Dear Ann Landers: Many of us were hor­ rified by the tragedy of a young woman who was found murdered after she attempted to drive alone across several stales on her way to college. Parents could help save the lives of their college-age daughters and sons by taking a few sensible precautions. No parent should permit a son or daughter to drive alone across the country. There IS safety in numbers. The psychopaths on the highways are looking for cars w.th only one occupant. These few lines could prevent a tragedy. Please print this letter. — Philadelphia Reader Dear Phil: Your words of warning are well worth taking seriously. Read on for more good advice from your city: Dear Ann: People believe it when you say it. Please inform parents tlut they should NEVER leave their young children in the car with the keys in the ignition while they run in­ to the post office or a shop “for just a minute/’ There have been several instances in New Jersey and Pennsylvania where parents have had their cars stolen — with babies in them. In two cases, the cars and children were found, but in a third case, the parents have heard nothing. These days — with attackers seizing cars, attacking women drivers and stealing automobiles with children left in their seats — please use common sense, folks, and avoid a tragedy. — Philadelphia Dear Philadelphia: Thanks for a solid backup to the previous letter. People need to pay attention. Is she in trouble? Dear Ann Landers: Our next-door neighbor is growing marijuana in his backyard. I can see it from my house, so others must be able to see it. too. One night 1 walked onto his property and up to his back porch (where the pot was growing) and picked two leaves to turn over to the local police. Soon after, a search was made, and he was arrested. Somehow my neighbor found out who turn­ ed him in and intends to press charges against me for trespassing and theft of property. I’ve been told he may have a leg to stand on. Is this possible? — Michigan Dear Michigan: He may have two legs to stand on. You need a lawyer. Poem's aufhor identified Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed ”A Hunter's Poem" and credited Lemuel T. Ward as lhe author. Mr. Ward lived in Crisfield, Md., and be and his brother Steve were hunters as well as two of this country's most famous decoy makers and carvers of wildfowl. The poem, however, was written by Truman P. Reitmeyer and titled "Remorse." Lemuel kept copies of this poem in his workshop to give to visitors. He was an ar­ tistic genius with many talents, but writing poetry was not one of them. — Morton and Carol Sue Kramer. Baltimore. Md. Dear Kramer and Kramer: Thanks for set­ ting the record straight. I appreciate the correction. WEVE GOT $100 ON HE LIE. INmI* m your loon for ours and store $100 - gonrteed! Gem of lhe Day: There are a great many men who owe a large part of their success to their first wife. How interesting that this very success is what attracted the second wife More questionable charities Dear Ann Landers: Your recent column on Watson & Hughey , the fund-raising com­ pany. was interesting. Apparently it also was effective. It seems that Watson & Hughey has changed its name to Direct Response Creative Services. As your readers will recall. Watson & Hughey represents many so-called charitable organizations such as the Cancer Fund of America and the Walker Cancer Research In­ stitute. The Walker Cancer Research In­ stitute’s own literature states that less than I percent of the total money raised actually goes to research. The remaining 99 plus percent goes for "administrative costs, fund raising and education associated with the fund-raising appeals.’’ I hope you will continue to hound this crowd whose clever lawyers have figured out how to keep them in business and out of jail. Please add these names to lhe list of organizers that use Watson A Hughey in their fund-raising efforts. Wam your readers about the following: National Emergency Medicine Association (solicits under the name of National Heart Research) of Towson. Md. Institute for Advanced Studies in Medicine of Riverdale. Ga. Adopt-A-Pet. Inc., in Tulsa. Okla. American Institute for Cancer Research of Washington. D.C. This organization was founded by Chat Hughey and Jerry Watson in 1981 Some of the organizations mentioned in your earlier column solicit under their pro­ gram names. This is very clever and confuses Thursday. Feb. 11 is the date for the next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, with Joyce Weinbrecht of Hastings speaking on the history of nursing. President John Waite will preside again but this time in his new role to which he moved after the resignation of Gerald Chorley for health reasons. The next project of lhe society is the Depot Dance March 13. The State Journal carried the obituary of Stanley Barnhart of Eagle Point. 68. who died. Jan. 27. Services were held Saturday. Jan. 30. at the Lansing Chapel of GorslineRuniciman. He had been self-employed as an accountant. His wife Margaret, survives, along with a son in Arizona and a daughter in DeWitt, a granddaughter and three stepchildren. The Page Memorial Building has a drastically different appearance since the rafters are in place. Instead of being the "House of Seven Gables" it has more. There are six construction gables and four gable dormers. Posts were placed outside the perimeter of the entrance/lobby seaion of the building to support the new roof. This will give the bonus of sheltered entrances on the north and east doors. Both the office wing and the council wings have high pitched roofs with gable ends to the east and west. The lobby seaion has basically a roof running in the opposite direc­ tion, but with smaller gables atop the roof so those too face the front of the building. There are slopes that will channel rain toward the front of the building. Let's hope there will be eaves troughs, or one will get a wet head when the eaves drip. The newest issue of Reminsce magazine has a "Picture From the Past" submitted by Robert Phillips of Hastings — an early sedan with two extra wheels on each side with the rear three wheels joined by caterpillar tracks for snow travel by a mail carrier. Lynette Rohrbacher was baptized on Sun- 885 River Road • 948-9690 Due to President’s Day the last day to collect taxes will be Feb. 16, 1993. 1 will be in my office that day from 9-12 and from 1-5. Bring us your can Ixiat. jxrsoual or home equit) loan Diena Phillip* Trex»arer switching to an Old Kent Home Equity Line <>T Credit or Lian. And. once approved, if we can’t salt you $KX) in taxes and interest, we’ll pie you >100! * There an- no application processing or annual fees with our home equity line or loan, either. So call or come into Old Kent for details today. There may be $100 in it for you! Ct OLD KENT Common Sense Uncommon Service’ For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business A Commercial • Boatowners A Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY rfa Consumer* waned about change Dear Ann Landers: Consumers Digest is a highly respected watchdog which everyone knows has been proteaing the public’s in­ terest for years. Recently, it blew the whistle on Watson A Hughey and warned readers of Watson A Hughey's name change. Con­ sumers Digest also suggested two organiza­ tions that can help readers avoid scam charities. For information on activities and publications, send a large, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: National Charities Information Bureau, 19 Union Square West. Department 250. New York. N.Y. 10003-3395. Or: Philanthropic Advisory Service, Coun­ cil of Better Business Bureaus. 4200 Wilson Blvd.. Suite 800. Arlington. Va. 22203-1804. 1 have been working with the attorney general’s office to put a stop to these rip-offs. You may use my name if you wish. I am — Ellen Blackstone. Seattle. Wash. Dear Ellen: Thanks for your research as well as your courage. You and Marjorie Siegel have performed a great service, and 1 am grateful. Gem of the Day: A fool and his money are invited places. Is that Ann landers column you clipped yean ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order far $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87). Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News: Hastings Charter Township and »»e’ll show you how you can save at least H(X) by the public. For example, letters from lhe Pacific West organization cite the project title. "Cancer Center for Detection and Preven­ tion." Contributions to the National Cancer Research Center actually go to the Walker Cancer Research Institute. I work for the Charities Review Council of Minnesota. We arc a non-profit organization that monitors charities soliciting in Minnesota and educates donors on how to make informed giving decisions. We also alert the public to questionable solicitations. Thanks. Ann. for your efforts to keep lhe public informed. If they see it in your column, they believe it. — Marjorie Siegel, research associate. Charities Review Council of Minnesota Dear Marjorie: I appreciate your input Here’s another letter that rates a 21-gun salute for alerting the public to the same outfit: 12* W. MUI Street, Halting* (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us. day at Central United Methodist Church. This date coincided with her paternal grandparents being home from Florida. William and Donna Strimback, her maternal grandparents, along with the Rod Jordan family, attended. Storycircle continues al the Lake Odessa Community Library, with children gathering after school on every Thursday afternoon through February for the winter sessions. This is for school age children. About 40 at­ tend each week. The spring session will begin after a two-week break in early March. Another dinner to benefit Lakewood Chris tian School will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at downtown Fellowship Hall. The school is raising funds toward a permanent building to replace the three portable classrooms in use since the school's inception. The Village Council meeting for February will be held in the community room of Hastings Savings and Loan on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Right to Life meets at Lake Manor on Tues­ day, Feb. 9. The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce will meet next week at noon Thursday. Feb. 11. at Bob's Restaurant on M-50. The Chamber recently asked the Village Council to assist in developing a skating rink on village property between the waterworks safer than using the frozen lakes for skating. However, this project has been postponed. The VFW Post and Auxiliary continue to serve their hearty Sunday breakfasts at the post home on Tupper Lake Street at the West edge of the village. Among the names of students on the dean's list at Michigan Technological University are those of Cynthia Cusack of Ionia, Jay Heffelbower of Lake Odessa and another Lakewood graduate. Kenneth Tuitman, of Henderson Road. Portland. The Wonderful Wednesday program at Central United Methodist Church's education program began this week with a skating party at Ionia Skateland for the children and their friends. The after-school sessions begin on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Charlane Simmet of Washington Boulevard returned to New York for college classes in filmmaking in mid-January after two weeks with her family. The same week her brother Bryce entered service in the U.S. Navy and reported to San Diego for initial training. Men who served in the 25th Division (In­ fantry), anytime from World War II to Desert Storm, including peacetime service, are hav­ ing their 44th reunion in Louisville. Ken­ tucky. Aug. 5 to 8. Andy Ansell at Box 336 on Route One in Acme. Pa., is the man to contaa for details. Did you know that lawn darts were recently banned by the government as unsafe? As an alternative an inventor has marked soft, giant dice which are tossed into a ring laid on the grass. The spots on lhe dice are counted and the first player to score 21 points wins lhe game. The inventor is a Wisconsin police officer. Five men in the mid-Michigan area have been named tot he 1992 "Outstanding Young Men of America" listing. One of them is Steven Cook of Lake Odessa. The other four are from DeWitt and Lansing. A popular conference for woodworkers and hobbyists will be held in Grand Rapids again Friday through Saturday at the Grand Rapids Community College Fieldhoute. This is a commercial venture, but it is educational also with several seminars on specific skills. The Rev. Fr. James Bozung, will be leving St. Edward's Catholic Church on Feb. 11 for further assignment in the Grand Rapids Diocese. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 4, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... Hope Daring, Hastings' Own Authoress 6y Joyce F. Weinbrecht Anna Johnson spent her life writing magazine articles and books, studying, researching and teaching She adopted the pen name '‘Hope Daring” and became known to young readers all over lhe nation Anna was bom on July 11,1860 in Athens, Pa. Her family. George T. Johnson and Loretta Van VanVechton Johnson, with their four children, one boy and three girls, moved from Pennsylvania to a farm south of Hastings, on Section No. 8 of Baltimore Township in 1867. Anna, along with her brother and sisters, attended school at McOmber School. Anna had attended country school near Athens, starling school at the age of 4. She could not recall, it is stated in a brief autobiography written in 1940. a time when she couldn't read. And reading became a very important part of her life. She recalled times when in the winter, her family read aloud together. One winter they read the work of Charles Dickens — “Little Dorritt,” "Pickwick Papers" and "Great Ex­ pectations." Her mother and father and occa­ sionally her oldest sister, Eunice, took turns reading to the family. Anna counted it a special blessing that her parents, particularly her mother, were educated and understood the importance of young women acquiring an education. Anna began teaching at McOmber School the year after her completion of classes there al the age of 16. She taught there several years and attended Hastings High School where she took several "teacher’s classes," which were offered at the school. It was during her school years that she began reading the weekly edition of the Detroit Free Press as the family subscribed to it. This weekly newspaper had a children's department and a household department writ­ ten by a woman from Louisiana. This column encouraged women readers to write for the paper Anna accepted the challenge and wrote ar­ ticles for the column using several different pen names. She enjoyed taking both sides of an issue under different names in the paper. The editor of the column urged Miss Johnson to consider writing as a career — "a life's work." She suggested that Anna study the English language and that she read. read, read. To be certified to teach in rural schools would-be teachers had to pass an examination (hat contained, among other subjects, algebra and bookkeeping, not Miss Johnson's strongest areas of knowledge. She attended Albion College, taking classes in algebra, bookkeeping, rhetoric and English literature to prepare herself to become certified to teach school. She taught at Hendershott School during the years of 1886, 1887. 1888 and 1889. Her wages for those years at Hendershott were $64 per month The summer following the year at Albion College she wrote her first story. The "Michigan Christian Advocate" was familiar to her and her family. She had heard lhe editor. Dr. Potts speak at the commencement at Albion College. Her first story was prepared for publication for lhe "Advocate.” When the story was completed, in the envelope ready to submit io Dr. Poets, she sought a "pen name." Pen names were the fashion of the day and allowed for privacy of the writer. In her autobiography she slated. "I reread the story, saying to myself. *1 hope he will publish it. but that is a daring hope!' It was as if a voice said to me, 'There is your pen name.' So Hope Daring came to be and started on her way ” Her first stories printed by the "Advocate" were children's stories. The Advocate didn't pay for items published, but did buy material for a juvenile publication, the "Sunday School Advocate.” put out by the Methodist Publishing House. She began submitting her work to this paper. Her first sale earned her a check for $2.50 and knew the thrill of becoming a paid published writer. Her stories were considered worthy of publication and were salable. Anna Johnson spent lhe next several years supplying a story each month for lhe Detroit Free Press' Children's Department and publishing articles with the religious press. In her autobiography she mentioned the rates paid by Christian Publishing houses were less than general publishers, but she still preferred to stay with them She also wrote "Occasionally someone would let me know that... my work was in literary form below that demanded by the general public." She saw her role as that of teacher, of both academics and religion When her father. George T. Johnson became ill in 1890 Anna gave up the school teacher's job to help with his care. The farm in Baltimore Township was sold and the fami­ ly moved into Hastings. Mr. Johnson died soon after this (1894) and her mother. Lorena Johnson died in 1897. By the time of her mother's death. Miss Johnson had purchased a second hand typewriter and had taught herself to type. She continued to read, study and to write. In 1902 her first full-length book was published by the American Tract Society . After she had submitted the manuscript there was a long wait, five months, before she heard whether or not the book "To The Third Generation” would be published. In August of 1901 she received a package containing 10 copies of the book, hard bound in a very at­ tractive cover What a thrilling moment this was for the budding author! In 1902. The Methodist Publishing House IIA.STI.XGS, MICH.. TIIL' Established ISOLlbSV. Vol. 2, No. 2. jCHRISTMAS IDEASj COMPLETE LINE OF MISS ANNA JOHNSON’S, THE HASTINGS AUTHOR, BOOKS g BOOKS All of the Laie Copyrights Their Yesterdays 500 of the Late Copyrights al 50c each Trail of the Lonesome Pines. The Rose and the Ring Streets of Ascalon Girl of the Limberlost The Hollow of Her Hand The Foreigner Cease Firing SOO books for girl*, 25c OCCh AU the a«w Optic, Hcnty and AL Sc, 1Oc, tSC and 25c colored picture book* for little one*. MISCLLLANEOUS Cloth and Hat Bondies Toilet Seta, Manicure Sets. Gent. Travelinf Canes in both silk nnd leather. Smoking Seta nnd all kinds ot Smokers’ Supplies. Hand and Dressing Mirrors, 25c to >3.00. Set the new Ivory Toilet Sett. Safety Razors. 50c to $G.00. For the children w* have everything in Toys, Dolls, Electrical and Mechanical Toy*. You iiiiint see our line if you wish to see the DIG DISPLAY. SCARVETH & STEBBINS & tff. Bring in your Special Orders for 8ooks--we can get anything published GOODS DELI VEXED THE UEXALL DHVGGISTS ££ This Carveth and Stebbins holiday ad appeared in the dec. 5,1912, edltion of the Hastings Journal-Herald. published "Agnes Grant's Education" in hard cover. This was first published as a serial in the Epworth Herald. “An Abundant Harvest" was her next work, published both as a serial and in book form. She wrote "I was so happy with my work. ‘' In 1905 she built a house in Hastings at 428 South Church St. She drew her own plans for the house, delighting in having all the closet space she could use and a working fireplace. She began to travel, spending some sum­ mers at Bay View in Harbor Springs, one winter in Virginia, another in Washington, then to California and Florida. She spent eight winters in Biloxi. Miss., traveling to New Orleans and Mobile. She observed people and places, to make them become parts of her books. Her research was thorough, (this writer read several of them in preparation for doing this article), accurate and interesting. Her literary style while purposely kept simple to reach her targeted readers of Christian youth, is well done. Her religious faith was an important part of her life. Her writing reflects this, along with her choice of religious publishing houses. An accompaniment, which she described in the autobiography as a goal she has pledged to win, was the inclusion of "Who's Who in America.*' She also wrote short stories and serials for the David C. Cook Company. Elgin. 111. dur­ ing these years. Miss Johnson never married and didn't have children of her own. She did have four nieces and one nephew, all of whom she enjoyed. As a teacher and later as a Sunday School teacher, she was friend to many young people touching their lives significantly aside from lhe messages of her books, designed to entertain as well as teach some moral lessons. For many years she taught a Sunday School class of teenage girls in the Methodist Church of Hastings. She spent a great deal of time preparing lessons for this class. The group had meetings on Saturday after­ noon. sometimes al Miss Johnson's home or at the home of one of the class members. In the summertime the class would pack picnic lunches and walk to "Goodyear's Grubs" or down lhe banks of West Creek as an outing. In the winter, the girls would meet in front of the beloved fireplace in the Johnson home, and in the firelight talk over their dreams, make plans for their future. They called themselves the "Hope Daring Girls." This group kept in touch with Miss Johnson and each other for many years and held a yearly reunion into the 1940s. She was a close friend to many of lhe wives of the Methodist ministers, living diagonally across the street from the Methodist Par­ sonage. which was at 138 West Walnut St. Along with her activities in the Methodist Church, she was a charter member of the Hastings Women’s Club and belonged to the Writer's Guild. In June 1940, Miss Johnson wrote a brief autobiography as a contribution to the “History of Michigan Methodism." She published this as a delightful 16-p«ge pam­ phlet and sent it to her personal friends as Christmas Greetings. Several copies of this publication have survived. This writing gives a glimpse of her work, her dreams, ambitions, accomplishments and frustrations. This work was published tn lhe Hastings Banner on June 7. 1945. following her death on May 30, 1945. In 1936. her residence was listed in the City Directory as 428 S. Church. By 1940 she had moved to “The Kelly House" at 202 W. Court St. (This was later known as The Curtis-E-House.) At the time of her death in 1945. her health had failed and she was in residence at the Greenfield Nursing Home. 328 S. Park St., where she died at the age of 84 years. 10 mon­ ths and 19 days, a victim of congestive heart disease. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. From 1952 to 1958 and again in 1961-1962. Henry Clay French was librarian at the Hastings Public School Library, which at that time served both the school system and the citizens of the City of Hastings Mr French felt that certain books should be removed from lhe circulation Among the books to be removed were the writings of Hope Daring. (Anna Johnson ) However, some were rescued by some of the workers and were saved. Some of these books found their way to the Johnson and Baltimore Public Library in Dowling, some still in circulation Several Hope Daring books can be found in the Archives of the Hastings Public Library. There are many still in existence in the private libraries. Some of lhe books written by Anna Johnson (Hope Daring) are: The Third Generation; Agnes Grant's Education; Entering Into His Own: An Abundant Harvest; The Appointed Well; Father John; A Virginian Holiday Valardero Ranch: The Gordans; Paying the Price; and Sowing and Reaping; Paul Cran­ dall's Charge. Sources: Greeting from Hope Daring: The Hastings Banner. 6/7/1945: the Hastings Banner. II/9/19II: Interviews with Agnes Smith and Charlotte Heath and Barbara Schondelmayer. The Dowling Library and Charlotte Heath loaned copies of several of the boohs. School records from McOmber and Hender­ shott schools. Education expert to speak at AAUW Dr. Mary A. Cain, professor emerita of education, will speak to the Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women on "How America Could Care for its Children" at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 16. at the Hastings Public Library. Her speech will consider how public policy (including school policies and practices) affect lhe lives of children and their potential suc­ cess. Dr. Cain will point to actions dial can be taken by enlightened citizens to improve lhe performance and future success of all fo America's children. Cain received her doctorate in education psychology and child development from Michigan State University. For about 20 years, she coordinated the early childhood education program (graduate and undergraduate) at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. teaching teachers and teschcrs-to-be how to improve early childhood education in the primary grades and in preschools Cain is the author of "Boys and Girls Together." a book of non-sexist activities for elementary schools, and of a number of ar­ ticles concerning the development of literacy in young children. Chairwoman of the meeting will be Norma Peters. Hostesses will be May Granata and Sally Stanton Wohlford. Guests are invited. Marriage licenses announced: Jonathon Dean Meek. Hastings and Sophia Ann Halliwill. Hastings. David John Klovanich, Battle Creek and Julie Ann Caslelein. Battle Creek. Peter Frederick Otto. Hastings and Donna Mae Reed. Middleville. John Lee Vantassell, Ionia and Sharie Lynn Brauer. Dowling. Bernd Otto Gutgsell, Hastings and Debra Kaye Gregory. Hastings. Attention Penny-Pinchers! 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[ Name_____________________ _ _______ _____________________ _ | Address________________ ___________ .City.--------------------------Zip---------------- | Phone number Account/Service #| esn Electric cooperative oar 490 Quarterline Road Newaygo, MI 49337 (616) 652-1651 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 Saxon win down the stretch at the free throw line Some clutch free throw shooting in the fourth quarter helped Hastings take a tight 63-61 nonleague triumph over Charlotte Tuesday evening The win lifted lhe Saxons' overall record to 8-4 They arc 4-4 in the Twin Valley Conference The game was close right to the end. The Saxons trailed by one point with just under two minutes to go when Brad Gee swished a dutch three-point shot That started the process of Charlotte having to foul to gain possession and try to regain te lead But Hastings made 11 of 13 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter, six of six in the last 50 seconds. Strangely. the 13 free throws the Saxons at­ tempted in the last three minutes were the only ones they had in the entrire game “It was a well played game.*' said coach Dennis O'Mara "Hopefully we re coming around." The coach was referring to a slump the team hit several weeks ago in which it lost three straight, all in the league Hastings snapped the string last Friday night with a come-frombehind 59-54 victory at Albion The Saxons led 19-12 at the end of the first quarter, but Charlotte outscored them 18-9 in the next eight minutes to lake a 30-28 at halftime The Orioles were up 44-43 as the fourth period started Bryan Sherry paced the Saxons offensively with 17 points and he made all six of his free throw attempts dow n the stretch Gee had 13 points. Matt McDonald had 11 and Malt Brown O'Mara said he thought it was Sherry's and McDonald's best offensive ballgames of the season Brown, usually the team's highest scorer, was plagued by foul troubles and sal out most of the first half. Jesse Lyons led lhe team in rebounding with six and in steals with five, and Gee and McDonald each had four assists. Hastings shot 48 percent from the floor, on 24 of 50. The Orioles were 23 of 55 for 42 percent and made 11 of 18 at the free throw line. O Mara said it was a nice victory because Class A Charlotte has been playing well late­ ly. beating dome good teams He singled out Ben Hughes for his efforts off the bench The Saxons will be at home Friday night to take on Battle Creek Harper Creek, a team that beat them Dec 18. 51-38. The Beavers and Hastings are tied for fourth place in the league standings Twin Valley Standings Sturgis Battle Creek Lakeview Coldwater Hastings Battle Creek Harper Creek Albion Hillsdale Marshall 84) 7. | 5.3 4^4 4-4 3.5 1.7 (y.g Trojans lose 'Carbon copy' game, 56-43 Delton’s Jeff Taylor (20) drives the baseline to score on a layup. Taylor scored 25 points in the Panthers’ tough 67-62 loss to Mattawan. Jay Annen (50) breaks loose underneath the basket to score two of his game-high 29 points against Mattawan’s Jamie Sokolowski (44) and Andy Beall (14). Panthers come close again, 67-62 Delton makes believers of Mattawan by David T. Young If you don't think Delton's basketball team has improved a lot this season, ask Mattawan. The visiting Wildcats, tied for second in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and easy 80-51 winners over Delton Dec 15. got all the com­ petition they wanted Tuesday night before escaping with a 67-62 victory "I think this is tremendous proof that our team has turned lhe comer." said coach Jim Hogoboom "the first we played them they got us down 26-5 in lhe first quarter and did what they wanted to us." But it was a radically different story Tuesday. The Panthers fell behind 12-4 midway in the first quarter and it looked like they were going to go into a tank in the early going again But junior forward Jeff Taylor scored two quick unanswered baskets in the last minute of the period and pulled Delton to within three. 14-11. as the buzzer sounded. From that point forward until there were about 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, it was a horse race The Panthers, led by Taylor's eight points in the first period and Jay Annen's eight in the second, dared to slay right with Mattawan, a team that entered the game with a 6-2 record in the KVA and 8-2 overall. Another big improvement was Delton's refusal to let the Wildcats' full-court press be a big factor Led by the ball-handling and passing of guards Morgan McGowan and sophomore Brad Myers, the Panthers commit­ ted just four turnovers. The result was that Mattawan was clinging to a slim 30-28 at intermission. "Their press gave us fits the last time we played them." Hogoboom said. The Wildcats resumed the full-court defense early in the third quarter and began to pull away, stretching their lead to 42-34 with about 3*4 minutes left in the third quarter. It looked like Mattawan finally was going to be able to get some breathing room and relax with a big cushion. But it was not to be. as Annen came up with a big three-point play with 3:11 on the clock and he and Tay lor began to trade baskets with the Wildcats ' Not happy with its results. Mattawan then took off its press The Panthers several times flirted with cut­ ting the deficit to just one point, but missed on SPORTS Parker continues to help Britons in MIAA action He is third in three-point field goal percen­ tage (42.9 percent, on 18 of 42) For the season overall. Parker has made 35 of 84 shots from three-point range, for 41 7 percent. Another graduate of a Barry CiHinty High School. Doug Mesccar of Hope College, is coming off an injury Thed 6-6 senior, a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg, is averaging 11 0 points per game in 15 contests and 6.9 rebounds he is the second leading rebounder for the Flying Dutchmen Mesccar has made about 45 percent of his shots from the floor and 69 percent at the free throw line Gary Parker, a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, continues to play an important role in Album College's quest for the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball title this season Parker, after scoring 21 points Monday night in the Britons' 85-79 nonleaguc victory over Spring Arbor, is averaging 12.4 points per game in 18 outings Albion, after Monday evening's victory, was 14-4 In MIAA action, in seven games. Parker is averaging 13 I points per game, good for 13th place in indiv idual scoring in lhe league coach said. Mattawan shot better than 50 percent, on 27 of 50 for 54 percent. The loss dropped Delton's overall season record to I -10. 1 -8 in lhe KVA. but those slats don’t tell the story of improvement. The Pan­ thers last week were very competitive in a seven-point loss to Parchment last Tuesday and a 63-56 overtime setback to Paw Paw Friday. "That's three games in a row." Hogoboom said. "We're just a play or two away from a different outcome. I think somewhere down the road something special will happen to this team ’Our kids really played inspired basket­ ball." he added. "1 only wish more people could have seen it." The annual Winterfest celebration is on tap Friday night and Delton will be host to Galesburg-Augusta, which is the team the Panthers beat earlier this season. The goal will be victory, of course, but Hogoboom says there’s something called im­ provement that will continue to be a yardstick for this team's success or lack of it for the rest of the season Maple Valley defeated in non conference game The Maple Valley varsity basketball team lost 70-51 to Bath Tuesday night in a nonleague game on the winners' floor. The loss dropped the Lions’ overall season record to 4-8. They remain 2-0 in the SMAA and will face league co-leader and stateranked Olivet Friday night on their home floor Maple Valley once again fell behind early. 20-14 after the first eight minutes and 37-24 at the half “We took the ball inside early and had a difficult time shooting." coach Jerry Reese said. The Lions made only six of their first 20 shots and thev had 10 turnovers in the first half. "The first half usually has been our downfall." Reese said Free throws also were a factor. Maple Valley made just three of nine. The Bees, at the same time, sank 14 of 18 attempts. Greg Gam pumped in 17 points to lead the Lions’ offensive attack. Gabe Priddy played a solid all-around game with 13 points, eight re­ bounds. five steals and three assists. Jon Mitchell added seven points. Gam had seven rebounds and Justin Lake hauled down six boards. Corey Lamer fired in 27 points for lhe Bees and Jason Haggy chipped in 13. As a team. Maple Valley made only 31 of 63 from the floor for 33 percent. Bath hit on 27 of 58 for just under 50 percent. "We’re going through a difficult time right now." Reese said of his team. "We hope we can get one on our side of the column soon." Saxon spikers top Hillsdale and third on the team Viking spikers 3-1 in league Lakewood pushed its Capital Circuit record to 3-1 Monday night with a 15-7. 16-14 vic­ tory over Okemos The game was a makeup from a contest that was postponed Jan 21 because of inclement weather, r The Vikings, who are one game in hack of Charlotte in the league standings, now own a 17-8 dual match record overall Tami Nielsen led the way for Lakewood Monday evening with nine kills and seven blocks. Heather Mitchell had seven kills and six blocks and Julie Shelton contributed two ail opportunities. Mattawan again started to pull away early in the fourth period, extending its lead to seven. 54-47 and 59-52. but every time Delton was able to come back. After the Wildcats moved out to an eight­ point advantage. 62-54 with 2:40 left in the ballgame. Annen scored a bucket and Taylor got a steal and layup to make it 62-58 Annen dunked the ball on a breakaway with 30 seconds left to keep the distance and four points, but Mattawan managed to keep its lead on free throws Hurting the Panthers' cause in the late go­ ing was the fact that the two guards. McGowan and Myers fouled out. Annen. virtually unstoppable inside on of­ fense. finished with 29 points and Tay lor col­ lected 25. The two combined had 54 of Delton's 62-point total Ben Aldrich and Sal Aceves, who led the Wildcats down the stretch, each scored 15 points and Brent Higgins added 11 Delton had a fine night shooting, make 26 of 53 for nearly 50 percent Hogoboom said that encouraging statistic was the result of good shot selection “We took very few perimeter shots." the kills and three blocks Kan Hynes and Erica Trierweiler both scored six service points and Nielsen. Hynes and Mitchell had one ace apiece Coach Kelly Row land said Jesi Briseno was "absolutely wonderful as a defensive specialist" with 90 percent accuracy. Lakewood will play at Eaton Rapids at 6:30 tonight and will compete in the Belding Invita­ tional Saturday The Vikings also will be home against Lansing Catholi : Central next Monday evening to begin the second round of Capital Circuit play The Hastings varsity volleyball team defeated Hillsdale last week Wednesday. 15-9. 5-15. 15-11. 15-12 Junior varsity and freshmen coaches Meh a Nystron and Wendy McCausey handb’d the team. Head coach Tom Freridge was nl They said it was an important victory because Hillsdale beat the Saxons last year The win also evened their Twin Valley Con­ ference record at 1-1 Overall. Hastings is 5-1 in dual meets The pinch-hitting coaches said the team let down after winning the first game, but then regrouped to win the third and fourth games Heather Daniels led the winning group with eight kills. Vai Blair had seven. Kelle Eggers six and Michelle Leatherman five Biair also came up with nine digs and Eg­ gers had three blocks. Leatherman also had three service points, all aces, and four digs Leading lhe way in service points was Sara Kenfield with 10 Sarah Johnston had nine service points with three aces. Malyka dcGoa had eight points and Anne Endsley seven. Leatherman. deGoa and Kenfield each con­ tributed four blocks to the effort. As a team. Hastings passing efficiency was at 84 percent and the served at 88 percent. The Saxons play ed al home against Sturgis Wednesday and are scheduled to be at Col­ dwater next week Thursday Middleville’s last two basketball games have looked a lot alike, and that’s not what coach Kurt Holzheuter wants. "It was almost a carbon copy of last Fri­ day.” he said after his team lost 56-43 to Comstock Park Tuesday night. The Trojans lost to Godw in 49-42 last Fri­ day. falling behind early, staging a furious rally in the third quarter, but finally running out of gas at the end. It was pretty much the same story Tuesday. Middleville was down 25-16 at the half, but cut its deficit to just three points. 35-32. as the fourth period began. The Trojans' 16 points in the one quarter matched their offensive output for the entire first half. They even came to within one point early in the last quarter, but host Comstock Park was able to pull away on free throws at the end. "We're having trouble getting any offen­ sive production out of anyone except Jeff (Roodvoets)." Holzheuter said. "And we've been trying a lot of different combinations (of personnel)." Indeed. Roodvoets collected 22 points and 12 rebounds, just about his per-game average this season. But no one else on the team scored in double figures. The closest anyone came was sophomore Jim Mason, with seven. Andy Brewer, another sophomore, had six assists. The Trojans shot only 35 percent and an anemic 44 percent (four of nine) at the free throw line. Another problem was turnovers, which lhe coach said came more frequently than in any other game this season. He said many of them were the result of poor execution or not pro­ perly reading what the defense was doing. "You don't expect these kinds of things in the 12th game of the season." be said. The defeat dropped Middleville's overall season record to 6-6. In the O-K Blue Con­ ference. the Trojans now are 4-4 and have lost three league games in a row. to leader and state-ranked Calvin Christian. Godwin and now Comstock Park. "We’ll end up having the best team defen­ sive numbers in my six years of varsity coaching here." Holzheuter said. "But if we don't turn things around quickly, we'll have the worst record." The Trojans' poorest season under Holzheuter was 13-10. Middleville will be at home Friday night against Hamilton in another O-K Blue challenge. Delton wins 2 wrestling dual meets Delton lifted its wrestling season dual meet record to 12-8 Tuesday night with a couple of victories al Byron Center. The Panthers edged the host school 37-33. but had an easier time subduing Hudsonville Unity Christian. 57-18. "I was happy just to get out of there with two wins.” said coach Aaron Tabor. Delton had to come from behind to beat the host Bulldogs. Byron Center led 33-19 after the 160-pound contest and wioth only three matches to go. But lhe Panthers got pins in all three of the matches, from Travis Homister (171 pounds). Matt Rick (189) and Rollic Ferris (275). Others winning by pins were Sean Thomas (130) and Jason Charkowski (125). Jason Thomas (145) won by technical fall and Lon­ nie Cary (152) won by decision. Winning by pins against Hudsonville Unity were Jason Thomas (145). Jason Hicks (160). Travis Chilton (140). Sean Thomas (130). Jason Charkowski (125) and John Enright (112). Homister (171) won the closest match of the evening, a 4-2 decision in overtime. Lonnie Cary (152) and Rollie Ferris (275) received forfeits. Tabor said Hudsonville Unity had an oppo­ nent for Ferris who didn't want to take take on lhe defending Class B state champion and top­ ranked 275-pounder in the state this year, regardless of class. It wasn't the first time this season an opponent has declined to get on the mat with Ferris. Tabor said lhe Unity Christian's wrestlers fears of getting hurt were "without cause. Rollie doesn't hurt anyone.” Ferris now has a 26-0 record and he has 20 pins. No one yet has lasted as long as the third period. "Our kids wrestled well up and down the line.” Tabor said. "Their endurance is stronger, techniques are getting better and they showed a lot of heart by coming back against By ron Center. *' Deiton will take a rest until next week Thursday, when it takes on Union City and Climax-Scotts. The Kalamazoo Valley Association meet is scheduled for Saturday . Feb 13. �Hastings girl finalist in Elks 'Hoop Shoot' BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixers Rowdie Girls 49%-34%; Miller Real Estate 47-37; Dads Post *241 47-37; Jo s Bookkecn ing 46-38; Girrbachs 45-39; Deweys Auto Body 45-37; Three Pomes Tack 44-38; Out­ ward Appearance 44-36; Two J's 42-41 %; Grandmas Plus One 40-24; Michclob 36%47%; Sabre Manufacturing 35-45; Hastings Bowl 34%-39%; T M Lassies 26-58. Good Games and Scries - F Schneider 163461; S. Lancasters 172-480; J. Mercer 178460 Good Games - P Wilson 153; B Cramer 155; B. Green 161; B Moore 158; S Dryer 155; A. Hall 150; N. O’Donnell 145; R Ruempel 155; L Warner 156; J Donnini 192; S. McKee 188; S Solmes 158; G Gib­ son 157; B Thomason 161; D Keeler 163; K. Trierweiler 187. Sunday Night Mixed Die Hards 54 34. BScr's 53-31. Red and Black 53 35. Rude Ones 51-37; Wanders 50-38; H & H 50-38; Alley Cats 49-39; Real ly Rotten 49-39; Leftovers 47 41; Load Hogs 4543; Holey Rollers 44-44; Friends 44-44; TNT 4246; Country Km 40-44; Misfits 36-52; Hooter Crew 35-33; Get Along Gang 33 35 Mens Good (James and Series - K. Lambeth 231 549; B Dryton 211-533; F. Huey 195 508. R Swift 211-525. C Keeler 195 529; J Smith 171-406; J Haight 207 538; R Odgen 513 Womens Good Games and Series - D. VanCamp 182 469; D Kelly 202-533; C Wilcox 212-534; P Miller 158418; R. Mapes 151-424. T Hewitt 135-393; B Thomason 180-500; K Becker 194-526; D Woody 152415; D Snyder 510 Thursday A.M. Something Simple 43-29; Hummers 43-29; Leftovers 40%-31 %; Algonquin Farm 40-32; Weltons 39-33; Marys 37%-34%; Slow Pokes 36 Vi-35 Vi; Question Marks 35-37; Valley Realty 34-38; osleys 28% 43%; Varneys 28Vi43Vi; Nashville Chiropractic Center 2349 Good Games and Series - F Ruthruff 204-588; P.Hamilton 192 516; C Stuart 194-506; A. Allen 159458; P Fisher 172453; A. Welton 158435; J. Power 155435; B. Fisher 175416; 1. Seeber 152414; B. Sexton 157410; M Atkinson 171; P. Godbey 170; I. Ruthruff 162; K Thomason 161; K. Mizcr 158; L. Allen 154; T. Joppie 154; N. Hummel 153; R Kuempel 151; B. Johnson 151; S. Lambert 146; L. Williams 145; L. Johnson 145; M. Steinbrecher 138; C Pond 138; C Ryan 131; B Burton 128. Moose Mixed 9 and A Wiggle 54-22; Four Nutz 52-24; Lucky Strikes 47-29; 3 Ponies Tack 46-30; Odd Balls 42%-23%; Middle Lakers 41-35; Sears Services 4O%-35%; Gillons Construc­ tion 39-37; Mixed Nuts 38%-37%; Ten Pins 38-38; Heads Out 3640; Rocky Four 3640; Keglers 3640; Four R's 33% 42%; Late Comers 3145; 4 Stars 2848; Big O s 2749; Bye 20 56 Mens High Game and Series - D. Sears 182-513; W Lydy 227-632; J. Barnum 589; A. Taylor 210; B Keeler 219-558; T Pain­ water 190; G. Service 193; B. Dolan 184; B. McDonald 207-570; G. Snyder 212-565; D. Wilkes 166; D. Clements 206-587; A. Hcnrtckscn 158. Womens High Game and Series - L. Bar­ num 182; N. Taylor 178; S. VandenBurg 585; J Madden 196-520; 3. Winans 200484; H. Service 179; V. Slocum 169. Thursday Twisters Shamrock Tavern 47-33; Hastings Bowl 46Vi-33Vi; Mitcher T Custom Painting 44Vi-35Vi; Simply Nuts 4l%-38%; Geukes Market 37Vi42Vi; Bowman Ref. 26-54. High Gaines and Series - P Wright 150; S. Thompson 181 500; M Hodges 187; D. Greenfield 176; C. Hurless 151; D. Gilbert 18'475; K Hooten 154; C Barton 148 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 20-8; Misfits 17-11; Naughty & Nice 16-12; Middle Lakers 16-12; Woodmansee Construction 15-13; 3 J’s 15-13; Mass Confusion 15-13; NKOTB 12-16; Neil’s Printing 12-16; Cascade Home Improvement 11-17; Thornapple Valley Equipment 10-18; Mason/Davis Line 9-19. Mens High Games & Series R. Neymeiyer 191-538; J. Jacobs 188-517; T. Neymeiyer 172; N. Sinclair 180-511; G. Hause 208; R. Hause 198-537; K. Chandler 190-536; Rick Eaton 185; M. Maurer 180470; R. Fay 186. High Games & High Series S. Landis 199-532; D. McCole 163; J. Gasper 187; F. Ruthruff 217-525; D. Keeler 184494. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 51-29; Friendly Home Parties 50-30; Mace's Ph. 4040; Cornerstone Realty 3941; Nash Chiropractic 3941; Hair Care Center 3941; Nashville Locker 3842; Varney 's Stables 3743; Valley Realty 3743; Lifestyles 30-50 High Games and Series - K. Becker 202-516; J Lewis 188-505; T Christopher 180-503; S. Brimmer 190493; C Guernsey 171483; P Smith 175478; E Mesccar 173474; R. Murphy 186473; F. Schneider 178465; C. Colvin 176461; S Breitner 160444; V. Slocum 168441; N Varney 190426; P Frederickson 146-389; L Johnson 152-397; C. Shellcnbargcr 139-370; J. Morgan 155427; S Everett 156-393; E Vanasee 193; C. Watson 154; M Sull 164; P Vaughn 165. Thursday Angels McDonalds 58-18; Hardluck Bowlers 44-32; Nashvilel Chirop 38-30; Stefano's Pizza 35%-4O%; G & D 32*43%; Unknowns 3216-39%; Olde Towne Tavern 3141; Ray James Elec 24%-39% Good Games and Series - B Huss 150; C Garrett 151; L. Aspinall 196; S. Dunn 160; B Whitaker 177; J. Lewis 173-177; T Christopher 228-556; J Bolo 157; B G Cuddahee 135; L. Apsev 193-171 202-566; B L. Cuddahee 178-511 Saxon JV spikers lost to Marshall The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team lost to Marshall in three games last week. 15-10. 5-15. 15-10 Top scorers for the Saxons were Danielle Dipert. Marie DeWitt. Terease Kelly and Julie Bailey. Coach Melva Nystrom also said Jenny King and Christy VanOoy worked well at the net Fight LUNG DISEASE with a WILL - yours. Bequests are powerful medicine AMEUCAN ± U NC. ASSOC1A! K»S* Saxon 7th-graders split with Ionia The Hastings seventh-grade basketball teams split with Ionia last Thursday. The Blue team lost 23-f9. while the Gold team earned a 53-27 victory. John DeWitt scored seven points and EricMasse had six for the Blue team in a losing cause. The Gold team was led by Kyle Pohja’s 11 points. Jeff Storms and Evan Winkler each added 10 and Man Toburen had six. Pohja also had 13 rebounds. 2.200 lodges was encouraged to establish its own local contest involving boys from agegs 8 to 13 From the local area contestants would advance through district, state, regional and national competitions. In the first year. 1971. boys from 19 states participated Two years later in 1973. over 750.000 boys from 42 states took part in the contest. In the following year girls were add­ ed to the competition, and the program has continued to expand ever since All 50 states and the District of Columbia are represented From the millions of youngsters who par­ ticipate. six champions are named — one boy and one girl — in each of three categories: ages 8-9. 10-11; and 12-13. The winners each receive a trophy and their names are inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Saxon 8th-grade Blue team wins opener in tournament The Hastings eighth-grade Blue team beat Ionia 42-14 in the first round of the junior high basketbail tournament at Battle Creek Pennfield. Brett Hanson scored 10 points. Nick Feldpausch added eight and Randy Lake six. Hanson also was top rebounder with 11. The previous Thursday, the same Hastings Blue team beat Ionia 41-15. Ryan Castlelein tallied eight points and Randy Lake. Darrick Kelley and Kevin Cooney each had six. Brett Hanson led re­ bounders with 12. The eighth-grade Gold team defeated Ionia Thursday, 30-21. Joe Lyons and Travis Williams each scored eight points and Rocky Wager had six. Top rebounders were Wager and Jay Boithousc with five apiece. The eighth-grade Blues beat GalesburgAugusta a week ago Monday. 25-14. as Ryan Castlelein dropped in 10 points and Bren Han­ son had 14 rebounds. The eighth-grade Gold team lost to the Rams the same day. 55-34. Jason Fuller scored eight points. Joe Lyons and Rocky Wager each had seven and Travis Williams six. Jason Fuller pulled down 14 rebounds. Saxon frosh eagers lose 2 The Hastings freshman basketball team dropped two encounters last week. The Saxons lost to Albion last Friday after­ noon. 81-74. They fell behind early, trailing 25-10 al the end of the first quarter, but cut their deficit to 10. 39-29. at the half and to five. 58-53, at the end of the third period. Ryan Gillons fired in a season-high 34 points to pace Hastings. Aaron Baker added 12 and Dean Williams and Damian deGoa each had 10. as four Saxon players scored in double figures. Hastings made 26 of 59 shots from the floor for 44 percent and clicked on 15 of 20 free throws in an overall solid offensive performance. The Saxon frosh were defeated by Battle Creek Lakeview the previous Tuesday. 60-38. This time they shot only 35 percent from the floor, making only 14 field goals in 40 attempts. ■ Lakeview took command of the game early, leading 18-10 after one quarter and gradually building on that cushion the rest of the way' Gillons scored 12 points to lead Hastings. Aaron Baker had eight and Dean Williams and Jim Robbe chipped in six apiece. HASTINGS JAYCEES Happy Birthday SINGING VALENTINE February 3rd ■■clade*: Delint. Adjust Beh. Oil. Check Feed, Test Sew v | W JL TRUE VALUE 50 50 10 Song, Card, Flower and Candy Kisses PHONE - 945-2915 Love ... Your Mom Mtchiara trt pkked up A dtliwmd on Wed. ----------------- j IM E Stale St.. Hull,,. 945-2993 REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK < > »n 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Nifty LARRY is Fifty! Sexton 121 Mens Good Games and Series - F. Wagner 176446; S Pond 172435; D. Smith 155413; B Ruthruff 184; P Dryer 163. L. Tracy 158; D. Carpenter 156; S. Redman 150; T. Burke 137; B. Frisbie 136 Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 54-30; Gixxl Time Piz­ za 45-39; Hecker's Ins 4440; D J Electric 4242; Dorothy's 4143; Kent Oil 39%-44%; Al and Pete’s Sport Shot 37%46%: Carlton Center Exc 3648 Good Game and Series - T Christopher 210-537; B. Maker 172460; D Morawski 191462; D Harding 169-486; E Dunham 193483; L. Elliston 195412; J. Donnini 169452; J Decker 171456; G Olis 182493; J. Hamilton 180467; S Drake 179451 Good Games - J. Doster 151; L Dawe 147; S. Memll 167; K Fowler 177; J. Gardener 153; S. Pennington 174. ingfield. Mass. The Elks “Hoop Shoot" Free Throw Con­ test is the largest and most visible of many youth activities sponsored by local Elks Lodges and is a companion activity to the Elks Drug Awareness Program. This non­ commercial nationwide sanctioned program gives youngsters an opportunity for spirited competition and travel statewide, regionally, and nationally — at no expense to their family or school. Families of finalists accompany contestants throughout the competition. The Elks' National Free Throw Contest, the "Elks Hoop Shoot" is the largest and most visible of the many youth activities sponsored by Elks lodges throughout the country. Over three million boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13 will participate this year. The "Elks Hoop Shoot" has served to highlight the Elks national commitment to youth. But the program started originally as a local Elk activity in Corvallis. Oregon, in 1946. Out of that local program grew the national one. now in its 21st year. Each of the over Tina (Holtrust) Knickerbocker FAM1C A CBAFTS Sunday Afternoon Mixed Crazy Ones 14-6; Cripples 13-7; 4 Mustangs 11-9; Red Barons 10-10; Ball Bangers 7-13; Bud 5-15 Womens Good Games and Series - J. Lord 161411; J. Vaughn 167; T Potter 165; I. Ruthruff 165; S Frisbie 151; C Pond 146; T. Hayes 144; S Patten 142; A. King 125; B Tammy Obreitcr. 13. of Hastings is a stale finalist in the South Central Disrtnci for the 21st annual Elks "Hoop Shoot." the national free throw shinning contest for youngsters ages 8 through 13. The contest will be at Rochester-Adams High School. Rochester Hills. Saturday . Feb. 13. at 8 a.m. More than three million youngsters from throughout lhe country entered last years’ competition for boys and girls in age categories 8-9; 10-11 and 12-13. Each contes­ tant has 25 shots at lhe hoop. The boy and girl in each age group with lhe best scores advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. Ind., on April 17. Competition in Michigan involved over 125.000 participants this year. During Oc­ tober and November, elementary and middle schools statewide held clas competitions to determine their school champions that represented their school at one of 75 Michigan Elks Lodge contests. The w inners of the lodge contest advanced to one of eight district con­ tests to qualify for the state finals at Rochester-Adams High School Feb. 13. The stale champions from Michigan will compete against the state champions from In­ diana and Ohio in the Great Lakes Region finals at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn March 27. Names of the national winners will be in­ scribed on lhe Elks National "Hoop Shoot" plaque, on permanent display in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Spr­ DOLLAR AMOUNT 50 February 11th 50 Lore... Your Family 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 village of Freeport has Three Trucks For sale to the Highest Bidder — Bids must be in by Feb. 15 — Can be seen across from Freeport Supply. 1981 Ford 1-ton, F-350 with belly plow - minimum bid $3,000.00. ► 1978 GMC Pickup, % ton, 4 speed, with cover over back. ► 1966 Ford F-500 with belly plow Village has the right to refuse any and all bids. Submit bids to Charlie Blough. Freeport Supply.___________ ► 1993 DOG LICENSES - NEW PRICE - December 31, 1992 - ASSETS - 50 Cash ond balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances ond currency and coin Interest-bearing balances 8.913.138 1.000.000 35.720.917 11.000.000 Securities Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loons ond lease financing receivables: Loans and leases LESS: Allowance for loan losses Loans and leases net of Allowance. Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 78.133.384 820.000 .. . 2.376.6S4 Other real estate owned . Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customer's liability to this bonk and acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Total assets 77.313 384 . 381.280 1.599.266 138.304.639 . . . . - LIABILITIES Deposits: In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bonk s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities 136 338 206 17.736.872 108.601.334 414.303 757.924 >27.510.433 - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetuol preferred stock ond related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits ond capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Total liabilities and equity capital 1 353 600 2 878 000 6 562 606 —O— 10.794.206 138 304.639 $3.00 NEU1ERED S6.00 MALE Or FEMALE Bung Proof of Rabies Vaccination Proof of Neutering to Township Treasurers, County or City Treasurer, Animal Shelter BUY BEFORE MARCH 1st Aller March 1, 1993 the cost will double. A dog census will be done this year. The owner of ary dog w.thout a license at that time will pay up to $27.00. Memoranda Deposits of state money • Michigan 1 988 I. Joon M. McCarty. Operations Manager, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition is true ond correct to the best of my knowledge ond belief. Joon M. McCarty w«. th, und^xgnnl director,. ohe,i the correctness of thi, ,fo!,rrwnt ol rMoutcn ond liabilHlM. W, d«clor, that if ho, bwn xommod by u> ond to th, bet ol our knonlod^ ond boliol ho« bwn pr,por,d in conlormonc. with th. instruction, and is true ond correct. A. Earlene Baum James E. Coleman Directors A. Earlene Boum James E. Coleman �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 "School board Member Recognition" celebrated at Pleasantview by Jean Gallup Staff Writer When you were in elementary school, you probably thought a school board member was a far-away adult who had little lo do with you. But. during national "School Board Member Recognition Month" lhe youngsters al most of the Hastings elementary schools had the change to meet, up close and personal, one of the members of their Board of Education. Vice President of the Hastings Board, Mark Feldpausch. traveled lo Pleasantview last week to shake hands, talk with, and share punch and cookies with the students. The youngsters bad the opportunity to ask Feldpausch questions, and be in turn asked them their opinions on a variety of subjects. The visit was arranged by kindergarten teacher Pat Williams and developmental kindergarten teacher Vai Campbell, and the rest of the staff. Principal of the elementary school. Jo Stebbins, said she likes the idea of the students meeting the people who are working to give them a quality education. "We recognize bow important it is and we combine the visit with other themes," Stebbins said. For example, even a very young student can learn that when you meet someone and shake their hand, it is nice to make eye contact. Carrying on a polite conversation with an older person during punch and cookies also lakes some practice. Feldpausch answered questions from students from DK to filth grade during his time at Pleasantvic -. and received a boutonniere, band-drawn cards and a plaque in the shape of an apple. He also sported an official school sweatshirt with the logo. "Pleasantview School-thc learning Place." Shannon Bells (right) and Heather Yeo help serve punch during the visit of Hastings Board of Education member Mark Feldpausch. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NUMBER 42 PUBLIC NUDITY Visiting Pleasantview Elementary as part of "School Board Recognition Month,1 Mark Feldpausch receives a card from Rebecca Woodmansee. Boosters want new press box to honor former coach, Jock Clarey by Jen Gallup Staff Writer A new press box overlooking the Bastings football lick! with Jock Clarey s name on u ia a possibility if finances can be met. said officials of lhe Hastings Athletic Boosters. The idea of building a new press box. which officials say has been needed for years, and dedicating it to Clarey, was conceived before the death of the retired coach last month. With the blessing of the Hastings Board of Education, the group is now making plans to go ahead with lhe tribute. A committee headed by Mike Murphy, a member of the Boosters' executive board, along with current athletic director Scott AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC NUDITY IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY The Township Board of the Township of Barry finds that the following legisla­ tion enacted pursuant to 1991 PA 177. is necessary to promote the health, safety and welfare of the Township of Barry and to promote and continue the Township as a family oriented community. The Township of Barry Ordains: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS SECTION 2 PROHIBITIONS Bojanich. is studying options. "There arc a lot of ideas floating around," Murphy said. He plans to vast I a few press boxes in the area, probably Middleville and another in Marshall, to gel definite ideas about what they can build, he said. His organization sets priorities, he said, A golf outing is a possibility as a fund raiser, and they are keeping their options open, he said. "We hope to get Conations from people who knew Jock, former athletes and friends," be said. Both Steve Youngs, president of the Boosters, and Murphy were on Clarey's and the number one priority is kids, and to fund sports to make sure that they are available to those children. They will have a clearer idea of how to undefeated team in 1965. Perhaps this is their way of thanking the SECTION 6 SEVERABILITY OF INVALID PROVISIONS man who guided so many teams to victory and high school memories. Checks to go toward the new press box can be made out to the Hastings Athletic Boosters, and mailed lo the Hastings High School, 520 West South Street, Hastings, MI, 49058. SECTION 7 SAVINGS CLAUSE proceed when the school's budget is sc! in late spring. "Last year, we gave $10,000 to keep freshman sports going." he said, pointing out the uncertainty of funding. Work starts on West State Road SECTION 3 APPLICATION SECTION 4 KNOWLEDGE PRESUMED SECTION 5 PENALTIES SECTION 8 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect on the 6th day of March. 1993. This Ordinance is hereby declared to have oassed and adopted by the Township Board ol Township of Barry. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof, duly called and held on this 5th day ol January 1993. A completed copy of Ordinance available at the office of the Township Clerk. LOIS BROMLEY, Berry Towr.xhlp Clerk_________________________________________ J-Ad Graphics News service Work to improve 6.3 miles of West State Road, from Iroquois Trail al Algonquin Lake to Church Street in Middleville, has begun. The work, scheduled to be done over two years by the Barry County Road Commission, will result in the distance from Hastings lo Middleville being an all­ season road, said Irek Kineman. engi­ neer/manager of the BCRC "We're taking out trees now." he said. Work will include "straightening out" Surprise Your Valentine with three curves and redoing three intersections. Corners at Woodruff. Grange and Barnum roads will he improved. Kineman said. The work is being done with a combina­ tion of federal funds, and money from the county and Rutland. Irving and Thomapple townships and lhe village of Middleville. Kineman said that later this summer, drivers will want to be aware that several parts of the road will be surfaced with gravel when crews are working on those sections of the road. The West Stale Road project is the largest of the 1993 road-work season. In 1994. a contract will be awarded to a private contrac­ tor to pave the 28-foot wide roadway. in The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hasting* Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B. Hastings. MI ^9058. A special column will appear in the February 11th issue. Express your feelings to ycur wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low" just *2.00 for 5 words (additional words 10‘ each). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication. Kineman said. Also scheduled to be done this summer is the Charlton Park/Maple Grove/ Nonh Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! Avenue project "Well be finishing paving the mile and one-half of Charlton Park Road, and seal Compose your own Valentine message, its easy to do!! Here are just a few examples: COMPOSE Your Own Message Below coating the entire 5.5 miles." he said. In April. Road Commission officials will take the annual road lours with township supervisors to see what other road work the townships will request. ------------ ’ DAVE Love you bunches'. OnuL. .'o' '/I''' DAr — NEWS, NEWS, NEWS, NEWS BA“V,mv thought4 ”4 NAME______________________________________________________ ADDRESS--------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------Tsaal Wori>» CITY _________________ * Tstsl Amount SI ---------------- ucisssd----------------- *— Message to be published on February' 11,1993 Ctaftfe...MMY CWimY IS foud 9 day 1 love yo“ 40 apart. C.T. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4, 1993 — Page 13 Central Elementary students hear Peace Corp, volunteer by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michael Shaw has just relumed from two and one half years of serving on assignment in lhe Peace Corp, in one of the three poorest countries in the world. He showed third and fourth grade students at Central Elementary slides of his time in Guinea-Bissau when he taught English at Ho Chi Minh High School. Guinea-Bissau is very small country on the west coast of Africa and the condition of the and jellyfish in the ocean, and scorpions in the sands. He was bitten by both a jellyfish and a school and life that Shaw experienced was not endorsed by the Hastings children. Showing them a photo of his school, he asked them to identify the differences between his school and theirs. "It's very small," "there are no books", "it's dirty" and "there's no computers," were some of the comments from students. Shaw smiled and told the kids that he did get a new school, "but it was not much better." His students were 14 to 15 years old, with some as old as 20, and they were his students for two years. The building had no doors or windows, just a frame, he said. Water had to be "cleaned" because it was contaminated, and electricity was not always scorpion. A jellyfish bile is very painful, as is a scorpions, but Shaw said the scorpion was a very young one, and he had no complications from the bites. The natives collect fish, crabs, clams and oysters to take to an open-air market where they all purchase their food. "It's not like Fclpausch's," he volunteered. Some of the natives cooked their meals over a three-stone fire pit, but Shaw was lucky enough to have a small gas stove on which to cook, he told the students. The children didn't appreciate the photo of the food staple of lhe people of the town of Canchungo, where Shaw lived. available. A salt water river ran by his house, and the Atlantic Ocean was nearby. Along with sea food there are barracudas A mixture of fish, rice and okra was a staple which the natives "ale most of the time." A big social activity is drinking tea, and Michael Shaw displays a carved statue of a "fertility god' that he brought back from Guinea-Bissau. NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on December 31,1992, published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code. Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: What 1 A(*r\ \merican Should Know. - ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest beanng balances and currency and coir Interest bearing balances Securities Federal lunds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS: Allowance lor loan and lease losses LESS: Allocated transfer nsk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets......................................... ................................................................. Total assets Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1S23(J) Deposits: In domestic offices .. Noninterest-bearing 3,235 none 17,009 5,000 none 19,866 198 none 19,668 none 896 46 none none none 646 46,500 none 46.500 41.780 7.416 34,364 Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S Treasury Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases .. Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus none none none none none none none 436 42.216 none - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(J) Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(j) We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instruc- NOTICE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. FEBRUARY 22, 1993 MARCH 22. 1993 APRIL 26. 1993 MAY 24, 1993 JUNE 28. 1993 JULY 26, 1993 AUGUST 23, 1993 SEPTEMBER 27, 1993 OCTOBER 25, 1993 NOVEMBER 22, 1993 DECEMBER 27. 1993 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. FEBRUARY 15, 1993 MARCH 16, 1993 APRIL 20, 1993 MAY 18, 1993 JUNE 15. 1993 JULY 20, 1993 AUGUST 17. 1993 SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 OCTOBER 19, 1993 NOVEMBER 16. 1993 DECEMBER 21, 1993 ThouMnds of dollar* - LIABILITIES - Interest-bearing.. Federal funds purchased 1 Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory­ tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood 3. Blood banking is one of lhe most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and slate rules. | laws, policies and regulations 4 As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5 There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious disease's when blood is donated, as sterilized needles arc never reused was on assignment for lhe Peace Corp, and when they left, his best friend from GuineaBissau presented Shaw's parents with a beautiful wall hanging of black fabric with An event to make going to the prom more affordable and to offer a service to help others earn money from the prom dresses that are hanging in closets all over the area, Lou Ann Cruttenden (left) and Patti Jacobs are organizing a "Formally Yours Sale." The event, open to the public, wilt be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Admission is 50c per person to shop. Cleaned prom dresses for the sale may be dropped off at four area high schools. Hastings. Delton. Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood, from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25. There is a $3 fee per item for placing a gown in the sale and the owner sets the price and keeps the proceeds. Admission fees and the $3 seNing fees will be used to make Hastings seniors* all-night graduation party extra special. REPORT OF CONDITION Blood. whom be said he would miss. His mother and father, Marty and Dick Shaw had the chance to visit him while he gold threads woven in the pattern. Shaw explained that the gift meant much lo his family because his friend had no money, but still gave them something of himself. The Hastings youngsters already knew that American troops were in Africa, and there were giraffes, rhinos, zebras and lions there. Shaw, who has been home for just a short time, hesitated when asked how he fell about leaving Africa. He said he was happy to be home, but the country of Africa would be missed. "It's just such a vibrant country," he explained. Recycle or buy a prom gown at special event After he showed slides ot his experiences in Africa, Michael Shaw, former Peace Corp, volunteer, chats with the students at Central Elementary. The hand-made wall hanging Michael Shaw holds is black and gold, and was a gift to his parents from one of his African friends. silling on a porch and talking to friends, he said. They also have pleasant diversions, as Americans do. Shaw pointed out. He showed photos of his friends in costumes and face paint celebrating "Carnival" much like we observe Halloween with costumes. He had several slides showing his friends, none 550 550 3.184 none 4.284 none 4.284 46.500 l. Frances M. Johnson. Vice President/Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condi­ tion is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief Time of the meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broad­ way, Hastings. Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the Coun­ ty of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: JUDITH A. PETERSON COORDINATOR 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 616/948-4891 TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE: 41 PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT ORDINANCE An Ordinance to protect and secure the public health, safety and general welfare by the regulation of certain forms of commercial entertainment within the Township of Barry, Barry County, Michigan: To provide penalties for the viola­ tion of the provisions of this Ordinances: and to repeal any Ordinances or parts ol Ordinances in conflict herewith: The Township of Barry Ordains: SECTION 1 TITlE This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the Barry Township Public Entertainment Ordinance. SECTION 2 PURPOSE SECTION 3 REGULATIONS SECTION 4 KNOWLEDGE PRESUMED SECTION 5 SEVERABILITY OF INVALID PROVISIONS SECTION 6 SAVINGS CLAUSE SECTION 7 PENALTY SECTION 8 REPEAL SECTION 9 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect on the 6th day of March, 1993. This Ordinance is hereby declared to have passed and adopted by the Township Board of Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan, at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof, duly called and held on this 5th day of January 1993. AMEMCAM ASSOCIATION Of BLOOD BANKS Larry J Kornstadt David C Wren Thomas T Groos Frances M. Johnson January 26. 1993 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available at the office of the Township Clerk. LOIS BROMLEY. Barry Township Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 4. 1993 Middleville teen acquitted of two counts of sex charges A Barry County jury found Middleville teenager Joseph L. Reese. 19. of Lot 17. Barlow Lake, not guilty Wednesday of two pleading no contest Dec. 30 to a charge of smashing the windows of a home on Hickory Road. Dickenson was also required to pay S3.500 in fines and costs and $317 in restitution. Dickenson pleaded no contest to the charge of malicious destruction of a building over $100 in exchange for the dropping of a counts of criminal sexual conduct . thirddegree. and one count of harboring a runaway. The jury did find Reese guilty of furnishing alcohol to a minor, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up lo 90 days in jail. The charges stemmed from an incident in Yankee Springs Township last September when Reese was alleged to have sexually penetrated a 15-year-old girl. Because Reese has been in jail for five charge that he assaulted a Johnstown resident with a tire iron. mained in jail, however, because he is charged with violating his probation on a previous felony conviction of two counts of larceny in a building. Reese was out on a SI0.000 bond at the time of the September incident awaiting trial In other court business: • Russell C. Morgan. 39. of 2626 Maple Grove Road. Hastings, stood mute to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Morgan is alleged to have sexually penetrated a 30-year-old woman while al her Castleton Township home Dec. 29. The charges state that the victim was incapacitated at the time of the attack. A Feb. 18 pre-trial date was set. • An April 12 trial date was schedule for Aaron B. Doroff, 251 E. Carlton Center Road. Hastings. Doroff is accused of fondling a Saugatuck woman on three occasions in November and December 1991 and January 1992 while they were both staying at a home in Carlton Township. He is charged with one count of third- degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, both high-court misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in prison. • Patrick R. Dickenson. 22. of 234 N. Walnut. Vermontville, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years’ probation after Two tool and die makers convicted Dec. 30 of attempting to sell Hastings Manufacturing trade secrets were sentenced last Thursday to 12 months in jail and five years probation. Royd V. Quinn. 49. of 6565 Wood School Road. Freeport, and Kenneth D. Leslie. 48. of 1546 Lewiston. Grand Rapids, were also required to pay $5,000 each in fines and costs, and required to pay more than $59,000 in restitution to Hastings Manufacturing. The restitution is to be paid jointly by the two men. The pair were found guilty by a jury of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. punishable by up to five years in prison. They were alleged to have tried to sell the blueprints of a machine that makes piston rings to a Hastings Manufacturing competitor. The machine, called the "flying head cutoff." makes piston rings faster (han other piston ring machines and is worth more than $1 million, company officials testified during the trial. Richard M. Shuster. Barry County Circuit Court judge, said he felt Quinn and Leslie had committed a "terribly serious" crime because it involved a violation of trust. Shuster said the present social system "totally fails" if trust cannot exist between people. "Our present system is based on trust. There isn't any business that can function without trust." Shuster said. Because he felt the crime was serious, he said, he thought state sentencing guidelines did not apply to the case. The guidelines recommended a sentence of 0 to 6 months in jail. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Gilbert recommended 0 to 6 months in jail for Quinn and 0 to 9 months for Leslie. Shuster said he was prepared to give Quinn and Leslie the maximum possible sentence of 40 to 60 months in prison. He said a letter he received from Hastings Manufacturing persuaded him to give the pair a lesser sentence, however. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616! 948-8051 Help Wanted I hank } t>u Miscellaneous $200-$500 WEEKLY Assem­ ble products al home. Easy! No selling. You’re paid direct Fully Guaranteed. FREE infonnation-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2900 Copyright • M >013750.___________________ CARD OF THANKS Very special thank you to lhe nurses and staff of Pennock Hospital on Dec. 22nd for their quick thinking in saving my daughter, Corrina Lynn Robert's life. She surprised us 3 months early in the parking tolof the Hospital on a very, very cold nighL We especially thank Dr. Pintar, who was there and helped us through lhe ordeal. You will always be remembered in our hearts. God bless, thank you. Yancy Robert Tina Higgins and family Sherri A Nikioma 7 FT. HOTTUB Never used, full warranty, turbo jets, 23 HP, cabinet, was $4996, now $2195. 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Nelson. 17. of 6765 Thornapplc Lake Road, pleaded Two sentenced for trying to sell industrial trade secrets months, the court sentenced him to the time served, giving him credit for 90 days. He re­ on another case. In that other incident. Reese is accused of engaging in sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy last April while the boy was spending the night at Reese's house. Fleese faces one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of attempted seconddegree criminal sexual conduct. A trial date of March 22 is scheduled. Sentencing for lhe probation violation was set for April 8. The victim testified in a preliminary exam preceding Circuit Court arraignment that he sent Dickenson away after Dickenson came to the door of the Hickory Road home looking for the victim's brother-in-law. Dickenson allegedly later etumed to the EFFICIENCY IN HASTINGS Separate kitchen, dinette and bath area. Some storage. Rent $225 per month, plus deposit and utilities. 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Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Randson Hc'terly. 945-2545. The letter recommended that Quinn and Ixslie only be sentenced to jail lime and be required to return all Hastings Manufacturing properly in their possession and pay restitution to the company. Shuster said he weighed which of the sen­ tences would be in the best interests of society and the victim. Since Hastings Manufacturing recommended jail lime. Shuster said, he assumed their recommendation would be lhe best for soci­ ety and lhe marketplace. A motion by defense attorney John Watts of Allegan that Quinn and Leslie be released on bond pending their appeal was denied by Shuster because he felt such action would Court News guilty to carrying a concealed double-edged knife Nov. 13 in Castleton Township. Nelson pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of charges pending in District Court, including driving while his license was suspended, malicious destruction of property and driving with an improper license plate. Nelson was ordered lo pay restitution to the victim. The prosecutor s office also agreed to recommend to the court that Nelson only be sentenced to a maximum of one year in prison. The concealed weapon charge carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. Nelson told lhe court he and four friends were drinking beer while driving in a car near Thornapplc Lake Estates. Nelson said he was driving when police tried to pull the car over. He said he tried lo fiee the police, but was arrested when the car ran out of gas. He pleaded guilty in District Court to possession of marijuana, drunk driving, and fleeing and eluding police. He was sentenced to 12 months' probation and 90 days in jail. Sentencing on the concealed weapon charge was scheduled for Feb. 25. • James B. Evans, 16. of 305 S. Hanover, Hastings, pleaded not guilty to charges that he broke into a garage on Thornapplc I^akc Road and three automobiles in Castleton Township lhe same day. Oct. 19. The charge of breaking into the garage is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The automobile break-in charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison. A Feb. 25 pre-trial date was set. • Nashville resident Richard G. Wagner. 38. of 7131 Lawrence Road, was sentenced to 18 to 48 months in prison and fined $2,000 after pleading guilty Nov. 19 to a charge of breaking and entering. Wagner admitted to the court that he and an associate broke into the Mace Pharmacy in Nashville Dec. 4. 1991 and took some bottles of medicine. have a negative effect on the administration of justice. Shuster said the pair posed a potential harm to lhe community and they shouldn't be on the streets after having been found guilty by a jury of their peen. A Feb. 19 date was set to discuss motions by the defense asking for a new trial and a reduction of the restitution payment. A March 29 trial dale was scheduled for an alleged accomplice of Quinn and Leslie. Marsha D. Rice. 43. of 489 Gaskill Road. Hastings, is charged with illegally removing a company manual in 1991 while working as an employee of Hastings Manufacturing. The manual listed the machine pans and set-up plans needed to manufacture lhe flying cutoff machine. Rice allegedly delivered the manual to Quinn. She told police she took the book to Quinn’s home so she could study it. then accidentally left it there. Quinn told police that after Rice left, he found lhe manual and copied it, thinking the plans in it would be a "sales tool" to help sell a new version of the Hying cutoff machine that he wanted lo build. Rice faces charges of embezzlement, punishable by 10 years in prison, and larceny by conversion, which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. The three teenagers escaped serious injury in the accident because they were al wearing their seatbebs, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Teens sought for car thefts J-Ad Graphics News Service Police arc seeking warrants for lhe arrest of four Dowling teenagers believed responsible for three automobile break-ins and the theft of two cars in Baltimore Township early Wednesday morning, Jan. 27. Police believe the four committed the crimes after they escaped from a Dowling adolescent group rehabilitation home Tuesday night, Jan. 26. Two of the suspects are 15 and the other two are 16. Barry County Sheriffs deputies received their first report of a stolen car Wednesday at 4:48 a.m. A 1984 Buick station wagon had been taken from the driveway of a home on Dowling Road. The home is two houses down the road from lhe adolescent group home facility. The victim told deputies he worked on the car the night before (Jan. 26) and left the keys in lhe car when he was finished. The victim said the car was stolen some time between 9:30 p.m. on the 26th and 4:30 p.m. on the 27th. At 5:27 a.m., while deputies were still at the scene, they received a report of another car theft. A 1982 Dodge Omni Charger had been stolen from a home on Whitmore Road, just south of Chief Noonday Road. When deputies arrived at lhe scene of the second car theft, they discovered lhe Buick station wagon from the first car theft abandoned on Whitmore Road, a few hundred feet north of where the second car had been stolen. While deputies were recovering the station wagon, the resident of another Whitmore Road house 500 yards sctiUi of the scene drove up and told them two cars and a truck at bis residence had been broken into during the night. Taken from lhe vehicles was a radar detector worth $80 and three pairs of gloves valued at $75. While investigating the scene of the automobile break-ins, deputies found a recent registration form lying on the ground containing enrollment information for one of the suspect s classes at Hastings High School. Later that day. lhe Sheriffs Department received a report from the Wyoming Police Department saying they caught one of the 15year-old suspects breaking into a house. The Omni Charger was also recovered at lhe scene, the police said. After he was taken into custody by lhe Wyoming police, the suspect admitted that he and the other runaways from lhe group home were involved in lhe car thefts and vehicle break-ins in Barry County, the police said. That suspect is currently in jail. The other three suspects are still at large and police are seeking them for questioning. Members of the Thornapplc Township Emergency Services worked for more than an hour to extract the 14-year-oH driver from the wreck Monday night. Unlicensed 14-yr. old driver and two other teen injured in accident J-Ad Graphics News Service Three Middleville teenagers were injured when their car went off the road and hit a tree Monday evening. Catherine Brooks. 14. was driving west on Parmalee Road near Robertson Road at 5 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle as she crested a hill. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Deputies believe Brooks was driving over the speed limit. The car slid sideways across the eastbound lane and off the far side of the road, where it went down an embankment, deputies said. The car hit some small trees and was starting to roll over when the driver's side hit a larger tree, pinning the driver inside, deputies said. It took rescue workers more than an hour to gel Brooks out of the wreckage. Brooks was taken lo Butterworth Hospital where she was treated overnight and released. One of Brooks' two passengers. Jessica Pratt, 16, was taken to Blodgett Hospital where she was treated and released. The other passenger. Hillary Blough, 16. sought her own treatment. Deputies said the girls escaped more serious injuries because they were all wearing their seat bells. Brooks received a citation for driving without a license. She could face a penalty of up to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. Police Beat Burglars steal tools from garage HASTINGS — Burglars stole more than $1000 worth of tools from a West South Street home. Hastings City Police report. The owner of lhe home told police he went to Florida for a week and found the items missing when he returned Jan. 22. The items were taken from a carport attached to the garage of the house. Stolen was a radial saw valued at $300. a metal sheet bender worth $1000. and a wooden step ladder valued at $75. Hastings woman injured in accident HASTINGS TWP. — A 70-year-old Hastings woman suffered minor injuries in a car crash Sunday morning. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Carol Harbin. 404 E. Marshall, was traveling east on Sager Road near South Broadway about 9:05 a.m. in a vehicle driven by her husband Vernon. 72, deputies said. Vernon told deputies be reached down for something in the car and when he looked up again, he d lost control of the car and it ran off the roadway. Carol Harbin refused treatment. Vernon Harbin and two other passengers in the car were not injured. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-02-11.pdf 838e93937be40a3185718dd7415c1a4c PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIERABY 121 S CHURCH Sf. HWII*GS.Ml 4SC54 1|3| District pairings set for wrestling City creates *DDA Mayor Exchange without downtown1 with Petoskey? See Page 12 See Page 2 See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ». Church st, *«*"««, HI 49^ Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 11,1993 VOLUNE 138, NO. 49 PRICE 25‘ Flexfab denies discrimination, but settles by Mary Warner A Hastings manufacturer has agreed to pay $$4,000 to 63 present and past female employees rather than fight a U.S. Department of Labor contention that it discriminated against women in its hiring practices. Flexfab Inc., 1843 Gun Lake Road, sent checks of $600 apiece to the employees last week after reaching a settlement with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). a division of the U.S. Department of Labor. The OFCCP contended that Flexfab's policy of hiring only men for heavy assembly jobs discriminated against women. Tbe policy covered applicants for a job from outside the company, according to Flexfab General Manager Gerry Dyer. Women were only hired for light assembly positions, which paid 40 cents less than the heavy assembly positions, according to the OFCCP. Tbe ORCCP said that since women were not hired for heavy assembly positions. Flexfab violated federal laws that prohibit discrimination by federal contractors and require that the companies make an effort Io hire women, minorities. Vietnam veterans, workers with disabilities, and certain veterans with disabilities. About 25 percent of Flexfab's business is through federal government contracts, according to Flexfab personnel director Max Miner. Tbe company provides flexible tubing See FLEXFAB, continued Page 2 Happy Valentine's Day to you Tradtoonaly. children make Valentines for their parents, with many innovative ways to say "Happy Valentine's Day." Roxanne Rice who attends Happy Vane Pre­ School, took time from her preparations for the big day to show a smile and offer you her heart. Barry Twp. bans nudity by Mary Waner The owner of Gilkey Lake Tavern in Hickory Corners denied reports that the was going to hire topless waitresses, but the rumors worried local residents so much that they called for a township ordinance banning nudity. The Barry Township Board passed such an ordinance at its January meeting and it's due to take effect the first week in March. Tavern owner Many Monon said she's heard rumors about her intentions to hire topless waitresses since she opened the bar two yean ago. "None of them are true," she said. "1 have a very nice, dean restaurant and serve excellent food. It's a quiet, family atmosphere. Monon accused those who were spreading the rumor of "picking on" her "When I first came here they said I wouldn't last a month. I've been here two years now. You’d think they'd find someone else to pick on." Monon said the township law duplicated state liquor license regulations banning nudity. "Evidently they feel they need local enforcement as well." But Larry Dean, district supervisor of the state Liquor Control Commission, said the See NUDITY, continued Page 10 Health officials declare State Tech 'safe1 by Nick Hafltonn SuffWriur Employees returned to work Wednesday at the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center after state health officials determined Tuesday that the facility was safe after a mysterious gas routed students from dormitories. Leonard Lee. director of the school, which is located 10 miles northeast of Plainwell In Prairieville Township, said students will not return to classes until Tuesday, however, because they were released for mid-semester break. Lee said the break was scheduled to begin after classes today, but students were released early because of Monday night's incident. Classes won't be held this Monday because of tbe President's Day holiday. About 400 employees and students were evacuated from tbe State Tech facility Monday night when a strange gas. which caused coughing and light-headedness in people, was discovered in the dormitory building. Inspectors from the Michigan Department of Public Health spent five or six hours at the school Tuesday checking over the dormitory building and investigating different theories More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 about the source of the substance. The inspectors could not determine what the source of the problem was. but they did rule out tbe school’s ventilation and beating See ’SAFE’ continued or page 2 Paramedics load one of the stricken students into a waiting ambulance at State Tech Monday. Six students were treated for headaches and nausea. Four were taken to the hospital where they were Heated and released �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11, 1993 Hastings Council creates a DDA without the downtown by David T. Young Editor The City Council has agreed to create a Local Development Finance Authority, a son of downtown development authority without the downtown. After a public hearing Monday evening, council voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution of in­ tent to establish an LDFA. which will have a governing board and will be regulated by guidelines of Michigan Public Act 281 of 1986 Much of the district that will be covered by the authority will go east from the E.W. Bliss plant to the Starr School Road area, where the city has plans eventually to build an industrial park. which is the reason for having an LDFA. City officials said they want to be able to extend waler and sewer and other infrastruc­ ture and services to an industrial park if a potential client shows interest in locating here. Like a DDA. the district will use tax incre­ ment financing, in which all all additional taxes generated by improvements and addi­ tions arc captured by the LDFA for its projects. City Attorney James Fisher and Mayor Mary Lou Gray stressed that such a district will not increase homeowners' residential taxes if they are located within the district. “Il won’- affect the amount of property taxes they will pay." Fisher said. “It uses the revenue generated by additions and im­ provements. It does not affect the tax rale on News Briefs Variety of music slated at Showcase Gospel, country, folk and bluegrass will be featured at the next Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Dave Dickerson. Dedo Phillips and Jeff Schilthroat. and Leo Hine and the Country Ventures will perform. Dickerson is a singer-songwriter from Potterville who just recently released a cassette tape, "You Can’t Stop God from Loving You.” Phillips and Schilthroat. from Mid­ dleville. have released their first tape, "A Labor of Love.” They sing bluegrass ar< country gospel and play acoustic guitars. Hine and the Country Ventures have appeared at previous Showcases. They will perform a set of folk and bluegrass music. Barry Picnic group to meet The Barry County Picnic Association will meet at the Palmetto Mobile Home Clubhouse at noon Wednesday. Feb. 24. The address is 1201 8th Ave. (or Business 41). in Palmetto. Fla. Antique machinery group organizing The first membership meeting of the Steam. Gas & Antique Machinery Association will be held at 7 p.m. Mon­ day al the Barry Expo Center. Dues for membership are $10 per year. Membership also includes area business purchase discounts. The association's show dates have been set for Moi Jay. July 19. through Saturday. July 24. at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Refreshments will be served at the Feb. 15 meeting. For more information, call President Russell Sarver at 945-9224. Johnnie Bishop II at 623-6588 or Jim Good at (517) 852-0815. The Peddler1 to tell stories Storyteller Ralph C. Morrison, also known as "The Peddler." will entertain at the Delton Senior Citizen Friendship Center after a noon luncheon Wednes­ day. Feb 17. The Friendship Center is located at the Faith United Methodist Church on M-43 in Delton. To make reservations, call the Com­ mission on Aging at 948-4856. The suggested donation for the senior citizens' luncheon is $1. A free-will of­ fering will be taken for the storytelling program. The performance of "The Peddler" originally was scheduled last month, but it was postponed because of bad weather. Circus coming to town May 30 The Franzen Bros. Circus is scheduled to come to Hastings May 30. The Exchange Club of Hastings and Chariton Park are working on bringing the big top to this area on that day. Performing will be clowns, lions, tiger*, elephants, horses, jugglers, acrobats and more in two 90-minute shows, at starting at 1 and at 3:30 p.m. residential properties." in response to a question from a resident on Eas’ Slate Street. Fisher added that it will not affect a residence on property zoned industrial. When asked who will recover the tax revenue lost by the city, county and schools. Gray noted that the schools will be reimbursed by the state aid formula, but the city and coun­ ty just won't get that extra money. "But the city and the county recognize the value of this kind of financing." she said, noting the hope is that it will bring industries into the community and create jobs. "I was real apprehensive about the DDA (years ago) when it started, but now I unders­ tand it." Councilman Frank Campbell said, endorsing the concept while agreeing that it can be confusing. Under the plan, an LDFA Board made up of representatives from taxing units and the □ublic will propose projects, but final ap­ proval must be given by the City Council. In response to a question from Mike Cygan. vice president and chief financial officer al Bliss, it was pointed out that funds generated by the authority would be used entirely for in­ frastructure. things like water, sewer, streets and curb and gutter. One local resident asked if any land would have to be condemned in order to move for­ ward with plans. He was told that the LDFA and council have no intention of condemning anything. Gray said. "The vision is to fund im­ provements to the infrastructure down Starr School Road with an eye toward building an industrial park. It's just a blueprint to get in­ frastructure out there. “We recognize the value (of an LDFA) in terms of jobs and economic growth." she added. Hank Brooks asked if there was any alter­ native to an LDFA. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said that without an LDFA. any attempts to attract business to that region of Hastings would have to be paid for by the city's general fund or by special assessment, two options the council does not want. Fisher said the biggest advantage of an LDFA is that “it uses money (lax revenue) that otherwise uould go elsewhere.” “It’s an investment.*' Jasperse said of the LDFA's plans to provide services and utilities to a future industrial park. “The city has pur­ chased property near Starr School Road that is zoned industrial. There is no way we could do a project of that magnitude with the tax revenues we now have." Gray said city officials drew up boundaries a certain way in a deliberate attempt to keep out as much residential property as possible. “We’re hoping this area will grow.” she said. “That is the premise on which lax ince­ ment financing is based. Without this mechanism (an LDFA) we have nothing. With it, we have a chance (to attract new industry).” She said the arrival of the strip mall on West State Street has helped the DDA projects because it generated a lot of extra lax revenue Fisher acknowledged that the district’s boundaries could be expanded later, just as the DDA’s were a couple of years ago. But once again, the boundary change would be subject to a public hearing and council approval. Al Hackett asked what say area residents have in the matter and said. "It’s of no benefit to me." Councilwoman Miriam White answered. “It doesn't do you any harm, either." Another resident expressed concerns about potential pollution problems so close to Southeastern Elementary School. “Believe me. we are mindful of polluting industries and (industrial park) tenants who might pollute." replied Gray. One resident suggested plans for the authority be delayed until a potential client comes forward. But Gray said the authority must be in place in order to meet the needs quickly of a poten­ tial new industry. “If we were to scrap this today, we would lose valuable time if a client came forward. We can't tell a client we need six months lead time. We might lose them “We can't put this on the back burner and then wait for a client to come forward.*' Campbell said. “1 think this is a great deal, personally. We’re trying to recoup the money and not use the city’s general fund to do it. Home heating help available Area people who want to file for home heating credits from the state can get help from volunteers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday until April 12 at the Barry County Department of Social Services. No appointment is necessary and peo­ ple do not need to be DSS clients in order to receive the help. The Michigan home heating credit program is designed to help low-income families who spend a large part of their incomes just to heat their homes. For more information, call 948-3225. Resume workshop to be at Ibrary The Hastings Public Library will sponsor a resume writing workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 24. Deb Richardson, who teaches job­ seeking skills and resume writing at the Career Development Institute, will con­ duct a condensed version of her all-day workshop. As a job. training project director, she coaches about 100 people each year and she repons an 85 percent success rate from job seekers. The library will feature resume books on display. They normally may be checked out for one week al a lime. Registration is limited to the first 25 who sign up. Library officials ask that interested people register no later than Feb. 22. There will be no charge for the workshop. To register, or for more information, call the library at 945-4263. Newsletter points out youth link* A newsletter designed for Barry Coun­ ty school teachers and administrators recently was delivered to most of the schools in the county. The newsletter was produced through the cooperation of the Thomapple Arts Council, the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Program and the Barry Intermediate School District. The newsletter is designed to point out links between the schools and organiza­ tions such as 4-H. The first issue talks about global education and art opportunities for kids through the 4-H program and funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. It focuses on programs about China and Chinese art that are available. The Arts Council and 4-H program also are working on a “Young Artist Days" program planned for this spring, through an $800 mini-grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts. - Humane Society proposes join shelter venture with county by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A plan to operate the county animal shelter as a cooperative venture between the Barry County Humane Society and the County Board of Commissioners has been proposed by the Humane Society. The County Board currently operates the shelter. Sharon Tuenessen. acting president of the Humane Society, made tbe proposal to the County Board Tuesday. Commissioners did not comment on the plan, but referred the proposal to Its Criminal Justice Committee, which oversees tbe shelter. Tuenessen told commissioners that tbe involvement of tbe Humane Society In tbe "function, operation and management* of the shelter would be beneficial to the shelter and tbe county. "We have an extensive membership which has unanimously voted in favor of this meeting.' she told commissioners. "Ota goal of the Humane Society is to provide humane treatment of all living creatures. "With the population and growth expansion of Barry County comes an Home buyers* workshop set The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service will offer a workshop for first-time home buyers from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 24. at the local CES office. 301 S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Roy Hall. Cooperative Extension associate in housing, said the goal of the workshops is to give potential homeowners information on all aspects of home ownershipand to help them decide if it is feasible now to buy a home. Hall said he also will talk about whether people qualify for a Michigan Initiative mortgage. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to make reservations, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office at 948-1862 The council then closed the hearing and voted 7-0 with Councilwoman Linda Watson absent to create the authority. Gray said she will begin the process of ap­ pointing an LDFA Board soon. increased number of unwanted animals." Tuenessen said. Tbe management of the shelter could be overseen by tbe Humane Society, giving commissioners more time to devote to other duties ihg laid. "The society has the needed volunteers who have tbe time to organize fund^Msen and we can also promote public relations and awareness. By having direct contact with the The staff and students ware forcad to evacuate the State Tech dormitory whan an unknown aubatanoa spread through the building. STATE IfCH, continued from page 1 lyitcms. Trooper Terry Whitley of the Michigan Slate Police Post in Wayland said Whitley, who is now heading the areas where the substance was delected, but investigation, said he believes the substance evacuated. Tom Momenee. an emergency medical technician for the Delton Ambulance Service, said medical teams treated six people for headaches, nausea and numbness round the mouth. Four of them wen taken to Plpp Community Hospital's emergency room in Plainwell, where they were checked and at was probably a chemical spray some son released by the students. *We think it was more of a prank than anything else," Whitley said Tbe substance was first discovered by students and staff in the building at about 2:30 p.m. Monday. "You could barely smell it but it had everyone coughing and choking." said one staff member who asked not to be identified. Gray Secord supervisor of tbe school's physical plant, said he encountered the substance at the main elevator and in the stairwell. "Before I could decide if I could smell anything or not. it took my breath away." Second said "There really was no odor, it just caused you to choke." At first students were removed only from when it began to spread throughout the dormitory building, tbe entire building was released. Momenee said the medics treated those affected with oxygen, which seemed to clear up the symptoms. Most of the students were sent home after the evacuation. Ten students who could not make it home Monday evening were pul up in local hotels for the night and were sent home tbe next morning. Lee said Whitley said be is continuing to investigate to try to determine what the subsatnee is and where it came from. animal shelter, the society can offer financial support in areas where we feel improvements are needed." Tuenessen said. The local Humane Society has an attorney from the legal firm of Howard & Howard who is prepared to negotiate an agreement with tbe County Board, she said. A similar cooperative venture between Cheboygan County and a Humane Society chapter is now in operation, Tuenessen said. She also told commissionen that she bad a copy of the Cheboygan contract and a letter from a Cheboygan County rrenmiwinner and a copy of a newspaper article about the animal shelter operation there. "At this time, we are not asking for a decision from you today." she told Barry commissioners. "The normal course is to go to tbe commitlee first." said Board Chairman Orvto Moore. Commissioner Ethel Boze said she bad asked Tuenessen to go to the Feb. 10 Criminal Justice Committee meeting. Tuenessen said she planned to do dur. She also asked that tbe topic be placed on the agenda for further discussion by tbe board in the near futwe. The County Humane Society has been in existence since Dec. 17, 1959. Tuenessen said. FLEXFAB, continued from page 1_____________ ;__________ for tanks and other hoses and ducting products for the military and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. ■This settlement specifically provides that there is no finding or admission of guilt or violation of federal law or regulations," a written release by Flexfab staled. "We feel very strongly that we have been in compliance with federal laws and regulations and there have been no violations." Dyer said the matter began seven years ago, in 1985, when the OFCCP conducted a routine audit of Flexfeb to determine if it was complying with federal rules required of government contractors. The OFCCP made a determination that there had been discrimination, according to OFCCP spokesman John D. Mellott, and began negotiating with Flexfab to reach an agreement before the matter was taken to court. Flexfab fought tbe OFCCP contention, according to Miner, and the OFCCP tiled a formal complaint in 1988. Had tbe matter been taken to federal district court, according to Mellott, Flexfab risked losing its status as a federal contractor. Tbe district judge might also have instituted a fine. Mellott said. Miner said that rather than pay the considerable legal fees it would have cost to pursue tbe matter, the company decided to enter into a consent agreement with OFCCP. The agreement states that the company will pay tbe $54,000 and provide training to females who want to be considered for tv vy assembly positions. Flexfab also must provide the OFCCP with annual reports for the next two years, documenting its progress in hiring and training women for these positions The $600 checks represented a net sum given to the women after federal and stale taxes were withheld. Seventy percent of those receiving checks are current employees. Dyer said. Tbe rest are ex-employees. Only those women hired for light assembly positions between Aug. 1. 1983, until tbe present were eligible for the payment. The last woman hired for that position was in January of 1991. Women hired previous to Aug. 1. 1983, were not eligible for the money because tbe OFCCP was only allowed to include the two years prior to the beginning of its investigation in the complaint. The 63 women who received the money were surprised and pleased, according to Cherie Campbell, president of Grain Millers Local 397, Flexfab's employee union. Campbell herself received a check, as did Judy DeCamp, Flexfab employee and daugher-in-law of Flexfab Resident and Chief Executive Officer Douglas DeCamp. But those woman hired before Aug. 1. 1983. were not so happy. Campbell said. "The ones that didn't get a check are very upset," said Carol Bolo. a sewing machine operator who was one of those who received a check. Bolo said the other women hired as light assemblers who did not receive a check should have, because "this (the hiring policy) has been going on since Flexfab has been here." Miner said the legally-binding consent agreement dictated who would be paid and who would not. Campbell said the women who received the checks felt that the money was deserved and that the suit against Flexfab "was something that should have been done." Campbell said the union, formed in 1988. had been concerned since its inception about pay differences between light and heavy assembly and the lack of women in the latter positions. The union had discussions with management about it. Campbell said. Miner said that ever since 1980. when the company instituted a bidding system for job openings within the company, women have had an opportunity to bid for the heavy assembly jobs. Some of them were awarded the positions, which are given out according to seniority and rrperirtw Campbell <<W1 But, Miner said, some of those women kt* voluntarily asked to be transferred out of the position, which can be a demanding one. requiring a lot of heavy lifting. However, in tbe past three or four years more women have applied for and stayed in the heavy ssssembly jobs, be said. Of the 80 employees now doing heavy assembly work, be said, there are now nine or ten females. Tbe company has approximately 285 full­ time employees, about 47 percent of them women. Miner said. He said one of tbe reasons tbe company felt it was not discriminating against women is because there are very few people from outside hired Into tbe heavy assembly positions. Traditionally those higher-paid positions are awarded to people within the company, be said. Because women were allowed to bid on those positions. Dyer said, tbe company maintained that its promotion practices "gave women equal opportunity.* But Miner said that occasionally a position for a heavy assembler will be filled with an outside applicant, such as when tbe position is for second shift and there's no bidding internally for it. Should such an occasion arise, he said, "offers will be made to women for heavy assembly." However, Miner said, the company has only hired two full-time people since 1991. New hires are usually temporary part-time people. Bolo said she feels women are discriminated against in the factory. "I think mainly it's pay." she said. *1 think they feel they work harder than some of the men for what they get." Miner said he fell women in tbe company were receiving pay equal to the men. "Some of the women in the office are paid more than some of the men." he said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11, 1993 — Page 3 President Clinton must make big cuts in military, First Friday speaker contends by David T. Young Editor Resident Bill Clinton's efforts to create jobs and promote economic growth and cut the deficit at the same time will fail unless there is radical reduction in military spend­ ing. So says political science Prof. Ronald Kramer of Western Michigan University, a during his administration, but Kramer said it’s much closer to 50 percent when trust Administration is that there is a new attitude, pressure to bring about change." Kramer said. "But I don't think the administration can funds that include Social Security. Medicare and Medicaid arc subtracted. "We pay in separately (in addition to taxes) to Social Security." he said. "We've been borrowing separately from the trust fund and we don't count it as part of the national debt." Futhermore. there is other defense money spent in areas not counted, such as in the Department of Energy. Kramer estimated that out of every tax dollar spent. 50 cents goes to defense, fourtenths of penny goes to employment pro­ grams. 1.6 cents goes to housing. 2.6 goes to education and less than 10 cents goes to health care, which wrongfully is considered to be the biggest budget monster of all. "Military spending has an enormous eco­ nomic impact on society." Kramer said. "It ■pursue that agenda without reducing the military budget." He noted that there is talk now about cut­ ting the military by about $14 billion, but many experts held that the reduction can be as high as $140 billion without sacrificing •U.S. security. **! don't think cutting the military budget diverts huge amounts of productive capital resources. “We produce what we hope we don't have to use." he explained further. "It's more capi­ tal intensive than labor intensive. It's inflationary, it hurts our global competi­ tiveness and hurts our local economy." Kramer said military spending diverts alone will solve all our problems.” he cau­ tioned. however. Kramer said it may be necessary to raise civilian scientific and engineering projects, noting that 70 percent of all research and criminologist and sociologist. Iasi week's speaker at the monthly First Friday forum in Hastings. The task ahead for Clinton is a difficult one. Kramer said, because stimulating the economy and reducing the deficit arc joined by health care as major challenges. "What I like about the Clinton some taxes and create a progressive tax struc­ ture. : Looking back. Kramer noted that Ronald Reagan's administration spent about $2.3 tril­ lion on defense over eight years and another SI trillion was spent during the four years of George Bush's presidency. "It’s hard for me to fathom what a trillion dollars is all about." Kramer said. But he gave a couple of examples of the costs. He said the Pentagon spent than a billion dollars more each working day than all the money spent on education in all states. *. He also said that Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court cost the taxpayer less than one Trident submarine. "We're talking about an enormous amount of money here. Kramer said Reagan officials said defense accounted for only 25 percent of the federal budget development funds go to defense. He added that there is a social cost. "It siphons away money that could be bet­ ter spent elsewhere." he said. He reminded that farmer President Dwight D. Eisenhouwer. in his farewell message, warned about the dangers of the military­ industrial complex. "Every gun made, every ship built is a theft from those who are hungry, need clothing or housing." Kramer said. The biggest problems with military spend­ ing and massive budget deficits began with Reagan in 1981. when he engineered a tax cut for citizens and at the same time upped the ante for defense in record numbers. This caused the deficit to swell far beyond its previous levels. In fact, the budget deficit under Reagan was more than all other presidents combined. Yet another cost in massive military spend­ ing is political. Kramer said. "It leads to secrecy and authoritarian struc­ tures that are threats to democracy." he said. He noted that Robert Nesbitt, author of "Megatrends." held that it led to the IranContra scandal. Kramer maintained that even during the height of the Cold War. much of the military budget was wasted. And even with the threat of communism greatly diminished. "We're still seeing bud­ gets as high today." he said. "We keep com­ ing up with new adversaries.” He said the excuses for a large defense budget today are Saddam Hussein in Iraq, drug lords in South America and even hu­ manitarian projects such as "Operation Restore Hope" in Somalia. Kramer said even conservative columnist Joseph Sobran, whose views hr usually dis­ agrees with strongly, has been critical of the trend. Sobran has said military ^pending in the U.S. now is used for creating and main­ taining an empire, not for actual defense against threats. Sobran also has held that any time there is such a huge buildup in defense, it can be a threat to fundamental liberties. Kramer asserted that the reason tbe military budgets remain high is the addition of another partner in the military-industrial complex - Congress "It's really a triangle." he said. "Each insti­ tution has a vested interest, and they protect their interests." He said that congressman and senators rally behind military bases and programs in their districts or stales because they’re fight­ ing for jobs for their constituents. "Even when the Pentagon says it’s willing to cut a program, the Congress won't do it." he said. Kramer contended there is much waste and fraud in a $300 billion a year military budget. For example, he said, there is no need for 185.000 troops in Europe to defend against an enemy that no longer exists. "We have 395 military bases ringing the globe." he added. "We feel we need to have a presence around the globe, but should it be a military one? Can we think of other ways to exert our influences?" He also noted that the U.S. is still spending nearly $4 billion a year on the "Star Wars" Western Michigan University Prof. Ronald Kramer stops to chat with a couple of patrons of the First Friday program. Kramer spoke about the ef­ fect of military spending on President Clinton’s agenda. defense system. "I say get rid of it," Kramer said. "It was a pipe dream to begin with, to fight an enemy that doesn't exist." He called for "safely and prudently making cuts without jeopardizing our country’s secu­ rity." But he warned that "We can't go in and hack away at defense without a defense con­ version program. We’ve got to plan for tran­ sition. We can’t just lay off people." Kramer called for a change in attitude. "We still have this cowboy mentality that we must police the world." he said. "We need to redefine what role the U.S. will play. There needs to be cooperative security for al); more negotiations, less violence." He stressed that be is not opposed to the military, rather, he is against militarism, or "the excessive preparation for war." The Lunch and Leant forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held on the First Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Jefferson and Green streets in Hastings. County likes concept of DDA fountain plaza on courthouse lawn ;; by Etatare GBbcrt Assistant Editor A continual cascade of water will soon be the focal point of a new fountain plaza on the Barry County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. ■ The Hastings Downtown Development County Coordinator Judy Peterson said if the county's architectural lighting is similar to other projects she has seen it should be "absolutely gorgeous." The fountain will he located where the flagpole is now. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said. The flags will be relo­ Authority is paying for the $85,000 foun­ tain plaza and for $8,000 worth of architec­ tural lighting for the courthouse. The project is pan of the $1.5 million in DDA cated as well as nearby monuments and will be incorporated into the plaza concept sur­ rounding the fountain. Commissioners have been told that the improvements to enhance the downtown .area. Work is expected to begin around May fountain's water will constantly cascade so no standing water will be in the fountain. The fountain will only operate during summer months. In the winter, melting snow and ice will go into underground stor­ age tanks beneath the fountain, said Peterson. In hopes of getting grant funds to restore the historic truss McKeown Road Bridge and 1 and be completed by fall. , The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved the concept of the foun­ tain and lighting as proposed by architect M.C. Smith and tbe Hastings DDA. The only cost to the county will be opera­ tional expenses, such as electricity, said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the board's Property Committee. The county bad approached the DDA about considering architectural lighting when it planned down­ town facelifts and had previously agreed to pay for increased electnc costs. establish a county roadside park on the Thomapple River, the County Board ap­ proved sending a notice of intent to apply for a Michigan Community Development Block Grant for $125,000. The project would include an additional $25,000 of "in­ ' — kind" engineering sendees from the county and Joseph Rahn, executive director of the County Joint Economic Development Commission said there is a possibility that County Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman would provide that engineering. Last year the county tried to get similar funds ao tbe grant effort Is actually a re-ap­ plication through Rebuild Michigan Initiative. The office of Federal Grants, through the Michigan Department of Commerce, will County." -,.r —.. 'Sent a letter of commendation to the City of Hastings, congratulating them on being selected as one of the 100 best small towns in America. 'Named 10 people to serve on tbe Community Dispute Resolution Committee through Dec. 31, 1993. They are Judith A. Peterson. Carolyn Coleman. Mary Williams. Katherine Holman. Richard Shaw, Sue Drummond. Kenneth Radant. Ken Schroeder. James Hund and the Rev. Kent Keller. ’Suspended the nominating roles and ap­ pointed Jeffery Youngsma to the Community Corrections Advisory Board to fill the cillzen-at-large vacancy, effective iminedi airly through Dec. 31.1993. 'Adopted a resolution proclaiming Saturday, Feb. 20 as Walk for Warmth Day and urging "citizens to show compassion for their neighbors in need by unselfishly con­ tributing both time and money to this most worthy event" review the county's notice of intent and Rahn said "they have to invite us to submit an application." If the county is invited to apply, tbe county will have 60 days to sub­ mit an application, be said. Rahn said he is "fairly confident* that the county will get grant funds for tbe project. Construction activities will include removal of railing and clearing, installing structural stringers (guide wires), painting, sandblast­ ing. clearing a park area, installing a drive­ way. canoe launch and guard-rail. The county's proposed project has to meet the low and moderate income national objec­ tives. and Rahn said that tbe location of Thomapple Manor, the county operated nursing home, across the street from tbe proposed project would meet there qualifica­ tions. Tbe McKeown Bridge is currently on the "distressed bridges" list A new bridge for vehicle traffic will be built nearby so tbe to­ tal package will amount to close to a half million dollars when everything is finisbed. Rahn said. Commissioner Mark Doster, in another m_lter. told the board that he had received phone calls from several of his constituents who wondered why Shelp Lake was not in­ cluded in the proposed Southwest Barry Sewer project. The sewer, which will serve several lakes including Pine Lake, will run "right by" Shelp Lake, he said. People in that area are worried about the quality of that lake. Doster added. Commissioner Fuhr, who serves on the Department of Public Works Board, said the preliminary engineer­ ing for the Southwest Barry project is al­ ready completed. "It may be a little too late for them (Shelp Lake area residents) to get on this particular one" he said, suggesting that at a later date they might go in with other lakes on another sewer system. Tbe contract with the sewer project is through township boards. But it was also suggested that interested residents could go to a DPW Board or Southwest Sewer Authority meeting. In other business, the board: •Appointed John D. Hislop of Woodland to serve as Emergency Management Director for the county, effective Jan. 10. He replaces Larry Hollenbeck who recently resigned as civil defense director. Commissioner Ethel Barry County Commissioner Gordon Fuhr shows an architect's sketch of the proposed fountain plaza to be constructed on the Courthouse lawn in Hastings The Hastings Downtown Development Authority is paying for the cost of the project. Boze said the position is no longer called "civil defense" because it isn't applicable to the duties. Boze said Hislop has a back­ ground in military emergency management. Commissioner Doster called him "an ex­ traordinary applicant...a great find for Barry A sign of the times? Richard Page, 25. is looking for work. Though he is not technically unemployed, because he works for an asphalt business, he does not get enough work to support his wife Christina and their two children Joshua and Jessica. Last summer, he mowed lawns to supplement his income. He says he will do any kind of work. "Times are bad and we don't have unemployment insurance or medical insurance," he said. Page can be reached at 1-239-1207. From Flint. Page says he will be glad to go anywhere there is work. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11. 1993 It is good to listen to nature's teachings To The Editor: Looking back to plan your future One of the most reliable ways for shareholders to build wealth long term is in the stock market, according to Scientific In­ vestment. a journal of investment strategies. The financial publication studied the period from 1925 through the end of 1987. which in­ cluded the Great Depression. World War II. other major wars and recessions, and the Crash of 1987. our most recent notable market disaster. During that 62-year period, a dollar in­ vested in U.S. Treasury bills grew to $8.37 by the end of 1987. for a 737 percent return. Scientific Investment went on to say that in­ flation would have eaten $6.44 of the T-bill's $8.37 total return. Over that 62-year period, the real, after-inflation rate on T-bills was on­ ly four-tenths of 1 percent, according to the article. The same dollar, invested in the stocks of the New York Slock Exchange, grew to $347.96. That is more dun 41 times as much as the return on T-bills. What's the message? Scientific Investment says. "Invest long term in stocks." The pro­ blem is that most investors do not have the means to invest in each of the 500 stocks that make up the Standard and Poor’s average or all the slocks listed on the NYSE. The challenge is deciding which stocks to buy and which to avoid. According to Scientific Investment, two in­ vestments pioneers. William F. Sharpe and Harry M. Markowitz, won the Nobel Prize in 1990 by finding that nobody can beat the market long term. This means that anyone's investment results over a long period will not average better than the Standard and Poor's 500 or the Dow. Yet. it goes on to say that 18 percent of mutual funds outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 10 years. That’s beating the market. Of course, no one can predict that these same funds will continue their success in the next 10 years It is. however, reasonable to assume that some professionally managed funds will continue to beat the market. Deciding which funds may do this requires some work, but the results could spell the dif­ ference between a secure financial future and no financial future. Some questions that might help find a fund that has the potential to beat the market are. 1. What is the objective of the fund? The risk? 2. What is its long-term total return (dividends plus capital gains plus growth equals total return)? 3. Has the fund outperformed the major in­ dexes (S&P and Dow) over the long term.’ How often? 4. Is management consistent? Answers to these questions can be found in the fund's prospectus, in approved sales literature, directly from the fund or from your broker. Ask pointed questions, and ask for specific examples (hypothetical illustrations, the fund calls them) based on past results us­ ing your specific investment dollars. Past performance is one factor in selecting an investment; however, it is not an indication of future performance, intelligent investing is not a get-rich-quick sy stem designed to beat the market. It is rather a deliberate effort to regularly invest in a diverse portfolio of quali­ ty securities and give the market enough time to work for you. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T 537. Ameritech 737. Anheuser-Busch 57 Chrysler 397. Clark Equipment 23'/> CMS Energy 19’/. Coca Cola 40’/. Dow Chemical 577. Exxon 627; Family Dollar 207. Ford 49 General Motors 387. Great Lakes Bancorp 137. Hastings Mfg. 367. IBM 537. JCPenney 767. Johnson & Johnson 447. Kmart 247. Kellogg Company 62 McDonald's 497. Sears 497. Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 257. Upjohn 297. Gold J328.40 Silver J3.70 Dow Jones 3414.00 Volume 238,000,000 -7. —2 + ’/, + 7. + 7. — 17. + 37. + 7. + 27. + 17. —7. +1 + 7. + 37. +1 + 7. —17. —7. —17. —7. -7. —7. -1.10 + .03 + 86 Don't get sucked into phone service Barry County residents ought to be aware that they may get a phone call to "inform" them they will be receiving a 10 percent dis­ count on all their long distance calls from now on. The caller states there will be no change in your present long distance service, that they are merely a “re-billing” service - Cherry Communications. They ask for your birth date to confirm that you were "informed" and another person comes on the line to confirm that you have been contacted Questioned as to what's in this for you? Who pays you? The answer: We buy time on the long distance lines. They give no phone number or address, so the Better Business Bureau cannot start an in­ vestigation yet. but Michigan Bell is already HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by ..Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwtsion of J-Ad GrwpNce me 1952 N Broatfwiy Hastings. Ml 49050-0602 (616) 948-0051 MMvm Jacoba Presxlent Slophan Jacobo Treasurer The amount of raises was the issue investigating them. Michigan Bell says this is a new long distance company, and if they fur­ nish the birth dale of the new "customer." Michigan Bell must accept the change. Nothing illegal about signing with a new long distance company, right? However, if you are told there are no changes in "ser­ vice," just re-billing, and then find you have signed to quit AT&T or MCI. a rather decep­ tive representation. If you get sucked in to giving your birth date as 1 was. just call Michigan Bell and tell them, and they will block the change. Sincerely. Joyce Castleman Hastings toms, they would nimbly jump out of his way. He was "king of the hill" and they knew it. Suddenly , one hen left the flock and ap­ proached the blind where I was sitting. She had her neck outstretched, was jerking her head and clucking, taking hesitant steps. She came up to within about 20 feet of me. stop­ ped, with her head up. gave a shrill, "twin, twitt,” her warning call. Instantly , the other turkeys stood with their heads erect, but seeing nothing, went back to eating. The old hen went out with the others and resumed eating. They hung around for awhile ?nd drifted away one by one, not knowing I had been watching them. Later. I went back to the blind. 1 had thrown out some fresh apples and sat in the blind. I noticed some time later the turkeys coming back out of the pines. They started out for the apples and were eating. 1 could only count 11 of them. I knew that 14 had left that morning. I wondered what had happened to them. Suddenly, the old tom. with one hen. sup­ posedly. the one that I had encountered that morning, went back up in the pines. They were gone about a minute, then they came back, half running and half flying with the other three close behind them to eat the To The Editor: This comes in response to an article in the Hastings Banner of Jan. 28, regarding the ap­ pointment of Ted McKelvey to the Barry County Road Commission, to replace John Barnett 1 question the County Board of Commis­ sioners' wisdom, since they decided that Barnett should not receive re-appointment because it was discovered that he lived in the city of Hastings. And I quote: "The board felt it was better to have a representative from an area where the road commissioners do work." (County Coordinator Judy) Peterson said, "since the commission does not service the city." I'm sure the facts of his residence have always been available. I know nothing of Mr. McKelvey's in­ tellect. but being able to plow a furrow should not be a pre-requisite to this appointed 1 noticed a deer coming down out of the pines in the vicinity of where the turkeys were eating. It stopped, noticing the turkeys were eating something, took a few more steps to clear the turkeys, then started to come into the opening, coming toward where I was sitting in the blind. The deer would search the ground and would look at the turkeys, hoped the turkeys would leave, because I did want to scare them out of the area. I could wait no longer. I shot and dropped the deer. The turkeys screamed and flew in the air and left abruptly. I thought that the turkeys would leave the area, but the next morning I observed them scratching about up in the pines but they had avoided the open area. 1 might add. at tax time, our property, is lumped off with the other properties in the area. "It is well to, go forth under the open sky and listen to nature's teachings, where from all around the earth, the waters and the depth of the air comes a ‘still’ voice." (From William Cullen Byrant's “Thanatopsis”) Frank Card Lansing position. If you have the intelligence, the interest, and above all. the time, your address should not enter into it. Mr. Barnett had all these things, plus a financial background, having retired from the Hastings City Bank after 27 years. Personally. I have not heard anything derogatory about Mr Barnett and feel he and the families of others, like Charles Leonard and Dick Rose, who have served so capably in the past, should feel offended. They also lived in the city. The fact that Mr. McKelvey, the former chairman of the County Board of Commis­ sioners. retired Dec. 31. 1992. and began his stint with the Road Commission on Jan. 1, 1993. reads like a setup — carefully planned and executed. Joan Slocum Baines Hastings Police are looking out for many of us To The Editor: Does anyone care about the elderly living alone? Yes. Yesterday my door was open when I was airing out the house after cleaning. A Hastings police patrol car stopped and the of­ ficer came to the door to see if I was all right. He said he knew I lived alone and wondered why the door was wide open on a winter day. I am everlastingly grateful for this kind of concern on the part of a public servant. Fami­ ly and friends don't check that much, nor do they come by as often as the patrol cars. Up to this moment. I had felt alone and vulnerable to many dangers. This minute the officer took to check on me changed the whole fearful attitude I had to one of safety and security. When you sec our police passing, remember that they are looking after many of us and keeping our community free of crime, and even looking out for the lone and elderly and needy. Unsigned for obvious reasons Editor's Note: The Banner usually does not print letters that are unsigned. However, there are rare exceptions in which there are com­ pelling reasons for anonymity. This is one of those rare exceptions. — 11 Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS I Give someone a subscription to... j CORRECTION: A Banner story last week inadvertently omitted information that the Hastings Women's Club sponsors the Hugh O'Brien leadership program. Public Opinion^ apples. Road Commission appointment a setup To The Editor: In response to a letter in the Feb. 4 issue of the Banner headlined "School salaries shouldn't be held hostage," 1 would like to submit the following observation: After a second vote the raises in question are in place. The amount of the raises at this lime was questioned1 , was not an attempt to nullify them completely. Granted, there were deserved and forthcoming, however, again the amount of the raises were questioned. To suggest that the three school board nembers who voted "no" had special in­ terests is unfair, untrue and certainly shows a lack of i**sith in their integrity. In a democratic system. I think we all have the right to voce “yes" or "no" and be respected for our feelings. We are dealing with a democracy within our school system. I hope. In conclusion. I would direct this view to the committee that undertakes salary reviews. I noticed Food Service Manager Earl Cooklin's salary certainly doesn’t match the wonderful, efficient work he and staff per­ form daily. They are professionals also. I certainly hope this issue would soon be put to rest and all will work together to give the best to our children and grandchildren. And I'd like to see the end of pointing fingers and laying blame. Helen Martin Hastings < Letters To The Editor: Time passes by. never again to return' My mother died in 1929. leaving Dad at the age of 75. My oldest brother, vho had never married at the time, lived al home with Dad. Things went along well until Dad needed more care. He then came to Eve with us in Lansing, where 1 worked. In 1943. he passed away, leaving his pro­ perty in Baltimore Township to my wife and me. The soil on this property is of a very low quality , very hilly and has swamps in places. It is not condusive for modem agricultural pursuits. It is more suited for growing trees, especially pines. In 1955. deer had began to inhabit the area. At that time the then Conservation Depart­ ment sponsored a wildlife habitat program in which we enrolled. They surveyed our pro­ perty and said it had excellent wildlife potential. They furnished us with 6.000 pine seedlings and designated where to plant them. Since, from time to time, we have purchased 14.000 more to plant on the very steep hillside. All were planted by hand, due to the rugged terrain. Later. I dammed up a small stream that ran near the place, to make a two-acre pond which look me about two month.. I placed a 12-inch tube across the dam as a spillway and an auxiliary tube in case the main tube became plugged. Now, wildlife such as deer, wild turkey, rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, fox, mink, muskrats and waterfowl, make their home there. Occasionally there is a partridge or woodcock. There is a small knoll to the east, where I have built a deer blind. It has a plywood top and back. The two ends and the front are open, overlooking a small open space prac­ tically surrounded by pines. I put a quantity of white pine needles in to make a place to sit on. About four years ago. as I was sitting in the blind, waiting for a deer to show. 1 heard flap­ ping of wings. A big tom turkey and two hens dropped about 40 feet out in the open spot. They started io pick at some apple cores that I had thrown there. 1 leaned at the back of the blind and remained motionless. Out of the comer of my eyes. I noticed more turkeys coming up from my left. There were 11 in all. two young toms and nine hens. They went out eating with the other three. The old tom would puff up and strut around. When he had gotten near the young Tbe Hastings BANNER | Your Hodwtoww /VdMMjraper • Call 948-8051 : Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Park? The Sunanerfest Comminee has asked the City Council for permission to have die an­ nual local celebration at Fish Hatchery Park this year because downtown Hastings will be undergoing a facelift with a Downtown Development project. How would you fed about Summerfest al Fish Hatchery Park this August, 'instead of on the courthouse lawn? John Jacoba Vico Prewdent Frodoric Jaccbc Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eaton Elaine Gilbert (Autuant Eaton Barbara Gad SueHincWey Nek Hoffman Jean Galup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Caaey Alexander, Hmtk«s: Classrted atto accepted Monday through Pnday 8 am. io 5Xpm . 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Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think it would be 1 personally don't think lawn.” "it probably would be �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1993 — Page 5 City may have exchange with Petoskey The Original Hastings signs to crow about 'top 100* designation Editor City officials are still basking in the glow of Hastings' recent national recognition as one of the best 100 small towns of America. Council members Monday night ordered signs proclaiming the city's distinction and they plan to try get Petoskey, another one of the "lop 100." as this year's Mayor Exchange Day partner in May during Michigan Week. Hastings was one of three Michigan com­ munities selected in Norman Crampton's book that talks about the 100 best American small towns to live tn The other two were Petoskey, which was ranked 15th. and Houghton, which came in 94th. Hastings checked in al No. 81. Tbe small cities rated had to have popula­ tions of al least 5,000 and not more than 15.000 (Hastings' population is slightly less than 6500). They were chosen on the basis of quality of life, location, growth, patriotism and family values and things like crime rate Mayor Mary Lou Gray said congratulations have been pouring in and the city is getting recognition from newspapers all over the state. She noted that Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel expressed his appreciation that Gray, in an interview with WJR-Radio in Deuoil last week, referred to local schools as being "terrific." Council Monday night also agreed to take bids for making nine signs, three large and six small, to be erected at locations where motorists enter the city. Tbe signs would trumpet Hastings' accomplishment of making tbe top 100 list. It was reported that one preliminary bid al­ ready estimates it would cost the city $27 per sign. Meanwhile. Gray told the council that Petoskey's city manager will be in the area Friday and she asked if city officials would like to participate with that northern Lower Peninsula city. She said Petoskey is of similar size, with a population of 6.302 and has similar projects. In other business Monday, the council: * Accepted with regret the resignation of Schoessel as a member of the city’s Officers Compensation Commission. Schoessel. in a letter, said he decided to step down "In con­ sideration of the community controversy that salary increases for school supervisors and administrators have created." * Accepted final drawings of the Downtown Development Authority's plans for streelscaplng and new lighting for the downtown area. Council was told that construction could begin as early as May and the project could be completed as early as next fall. * Agreed to sell James Wiswell a 23-acre parcel outside of industrially zoned property for the same price tbe city bought it for recently. $1,470 per acre. The city reserves the right of ways near the property. * Adopted an ordinance amendment that raises tbe penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped zone to $75 if paid in 10 or fewer days. $85 for 11 to 29 days, and $95 for 30 or more days. * Approved a resolution to designate Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield as street administrator, a post his predeceesor, Mike Klovanich held for nearly 25 years. Country Peddler Show H./W One-of-a-lund 18th & 19th century heirlooms of the future Art, Craft, & Folk Show * Approved a streetscape project planned by Miller Real Estate for the old Nu-Vision building at Church and State streets. * learned that the industrial incubator has a new tenant, a manufacturer of picture frames, which is leasing 1.200 square feet. L. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, said Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Exit 80. Sprinkle Road, north oft 1-94. go through 3 traffic lights to Lake Street, turn left and follow to fairgrounds on the left. Heated building Feb. 19 (Friday) that 17 people now are employed al tbe site, all new jobs, along with two students through the Jobs Partnership Training Act. 4pm-9pm * Approved notice of intent to apply for a $500,000 community development block 9am-5pm Feb. 20 (Saturday) Feb. 21 (Sunday) grant to extend sewer and waler to tbe future site of an industrial park off Starr School Road. There would be a local match of $150,000. 11am-4pm Over 80 Exhibits In Room-Like Rahn said virtually the same application was made last year, but this one is being made because of a new round of funding. He added that the area for the industrial part will have to be surveyed before tbe application Is made. * Agreed to have City Attorney James Fisher look into why Americable International has not paid tbe city Its fran­ chise fees. Fisher also is looking Into recent rate hikes, and be told the council rtwmben they could sue the cable firm, but it wouldn't make a great deal of sense. Adults $4M 2-12 yrs.5!50 For more information American Memories. Inc. P O Box 249 Decatur. Ml 49045* (800) 532-FOLK SW Barry Sewer project saves on 2nd round of bids by Jet-a Catlap Staff Writer A second round of bids for tbe treatment plant and grounds for tbe Southwest Barry Sewer project resulted in a savings of $780,000. AU first-round bids for the treatment plant were rejected as too high, causing tbe re­ bidding process. Erhardt Construction Company of Grand Rapids was tbe low bidder with Hastings Adult A Community Education Invites you to attend 1W Football Officiating Learn the rules of football and basics of football officiating. The class will be taught by one of the area's veteran football officials. Torn Pickens, in co-operation with MHSAA. Students will be able to register as a high school football official. Rule books, officials' manu«d, etc., will be available. TIME: 7:00-9:00 pm DATE: Tuesdays, starting Feb. 16-Mar 30 (7 weeks) INSTRUCTOR: Tom Pickens COST: $25.00 ROOM: E-101 For more information, or to enroll, please call 948-4414. $2571.697.50 for the treatment plant and grounds. Tbe previous low bld of $3550.000 by Christman Company was deemed loo high last month by the Barry County Depanmem of Public Works on the recommendation of the Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority (SBCSWA). The tool estimated coat of the project now stands at $13.9673)25. Additional savings are being sought In the sewer project that covers parts of four townships, said chairwoman of the authority. Pat Baker. Baker said more savings might be made with a cooperative effort between Erhardt and Balkema, who is low bidder on several other segments of the sewer project, may agree to lay some 12-iacb interceptor pipes ■ a lower Cost. '' Tbe project has eight separate segments, each requiring its own bids. Contract "B" of the project dealing with Wall Lake, has also been pared down from the original bids made by Alec Inc. of Indiana About $120,000 has been lowered from tbe original bid of $1.798520, leaving a new low of $1,678520 fa the work. Several "target dales' have been set for the milestones of tbe sewer. Baker said. On March 5 at 1 p.m.. a special meeting SINGLE LAYER VALENTINE CAKE For Your Sweetheart! ------ O 99 15 OZ. of tbe four townships involved in the project We Love our Customers will meet at the Barry Township Hall to adopt the sewer ordinance, and io make any needed changes or revisions in the contract that the townships have entered into regarding tbe sewer, she said. Tbe regular monthly meeting of the authority will follow the special meeting. On March 9, a meeting of the Barry County Department of Public Works will ba held to apply for a bonding resolution, followed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, who will hopefully approve the resolution, she said. Tbe bond application will be sent to a bond rating agency, and project engineers and me bonding attorney will meet In New Yolk with tbe rating agenda. Publishing of the sewer ordinance will be on or before March 12. and later in the month, official statements will be mailed, and notice of a bond sale will be published. Tbe effective dale of tbe aewer ordhiance will probably be April 12, with the official bond sale, and tbe awarding of construction contracts shout the same time. Baker said. Tbe target dale to deliver tbe bonds is April 30. and on May 1 construction may begin on the long-awaited project. Designed to handle 1.500 "units," the sewer started with a study of Wall Lake in 1986. and expanded to provide coverage in Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville Shop for your townships. sb Valentina SUNDAY OPEN 11 aro-3 Free Helium “Be My Valentine Balloon” with any Valentine’s Gift Purchase nsnsssj____________ Grand chinas are happening at ... J HODGES 122 W. State St. < ^FofNnanm. g SLICING ZL11* TOMATOES "T W LAME RIPE Hostings HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-550; fit 111 8 pm. US *1 Teamsters trying to organize Bliss Officials from Teamsiers Local 406 of Grand Rapid! have comfirmed that an election haa been set to decide if tbe employees of E.W Bliss Co. Of Hastings will approve the union as its representstive in labor matters Carl Scbobey. secretary/treasurer of tbe organization, said the election has been su for March. A representative of E.W. Bliss, a press manufacturing company, did not return a call for comment. SPECIALS GOOD THRU 2-14-93 Plumb^s (Wa-Rtte 902 W. Stitt. Hastings FmmU Oft. 945-4921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPOHS EVERYDAY UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE oral 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11. 1993 | Nellie Potter Slocum Ruth J. (Brog) Smith_____ | STANTON - Ruth .1. (Brog) Smith, 77, of Stanton, passed away Sunday, February 7, 1993 at St. Joseph Hospital. Mrs. Smith has resided in the Flint area most of her life and in Stanton for the past 14 years. She was married to Bernard C. Smith on October 21,1941 and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1991. Mrs. Smith is survived by daughter, Franchon Hoffman of Davison; daughter and son-in-law, Jolyn and Les Behrenbrinker of Lapeer; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jackie Gerard of Grand Blanc; four grandsons, Craig Gerard, Kevin Gerard, David Hoffman and Matthew Hoffman; two granddaughters, Amanda Behrenbrinker and Jennie Behren­ brinker; two great-granddaughicrs. Amber and Ashley Gerard. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lucille Franklin. Memoriil service were held Tuesday, February 9 at Allen-Raysin Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, with Reverend Father Andrew Czajkowski. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church. U ,. . NASHVILLE - Nellie Potter Slocum, 79. of Nashville, went to be with the Lord on Satur­ day, February 6, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Slocum was bom on September 15, 1913 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Nelson and May (Brundage) Long. She attended schools in Battle Creek and was raised there. She was married to Ellis Potter on Septem­ ber 24,1932 and he passed away on August 25, 1968. She married Ken Slocum on January 15, 1971 and he passed away on May 19, 1982. Mrs. Slocum was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed Word Search puzzles and collecting dolls. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Shirley lone Potter, an infant son, Ellis Lynn Potter; two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Slocum is survived by daughters, Connie (Wendel) Merica of Grand Rapids and Marjorie Blakely of Nashville; six grandchil­ dren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 9 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with Reverend Alan Mettler officiating. Burial was at Hicks Cemet­ ery, Pennfield Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Church of the Nazarene or Maple Leaf Grange. ATTEND SERVICES ST. Hastings Area INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Bos 558. Hasting*. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thoma* Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Sen Ke* 9 30 a m . BiMe School. 10:30 a.in.. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting al 6:00 p m . 7 00 p.m . Evening Worship; Bible Study . 7:00 p m Thursday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video series "Does God Exist’’" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Church Phone 948-2330. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m - Bible Classes • for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 ■ Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m - Evening Praise. Thunday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945 4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11 DO a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coots Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6 00 W-dnesday Evening Youth Group. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Benfield, Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Boa 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Ceda? Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at IODO am; Worship 11: 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m.. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting*. Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. CHl'RCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Bnwi way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service*: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058. Pa*tor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 1100 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BiMe Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd. Hasting*. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Feb. 14 • 8.00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 Holy Communion. "Love to Give" (Ingathering). 2:00 Wed­ ding. Thursday. Feb. II - 6:30 Children's C.ioir; 7:00 Evang/Soc Mm Board; 7 00 Stewardship board; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb. 13 9:30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA Tuesday. Feb. 16 7:00 Church council Wednesday. Feb. 17 - 10:00 Word­ watchers; 3:15 Young Spirit*. 7:00 SCS Staff FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Kevin Shockey, Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wedn»*day: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7D0 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. 948-8004 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor James C. Noggle. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a m.. 9 45 and 11:15. Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY X)F GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. Janies A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6.00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7D0p.m. are: Ra^abows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade). Kids Kiub or Junior BiMe Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teeq BiMe Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult BiMe Study - no age limits. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" UBS Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH. H05 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir Michigan. Rev. Gal'.* *•"! Johnson, Vicar. Phone 795-237J. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Comrraimon. 5 00 p.m. Evening Pray :r. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all service* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. PaMor. Sally C. Keller. Dircctoi f Christian Education Sunday. Feb 7 - 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9 30 services over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class; 10:30 Cof­ fee Hour in the Dining Room; 4:00 Middle School Fellowship; 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Monday. Feb. 8 • 7 30 Session Meeting. Tuesday. Feb. 9 - 7:30 Deacons' Meeting. Wednesday. Feb. 10 7 00 Chancel Choir practice; 7:15 Stephen Ministers training. Thurs­ day. Feb 11 • 7:30 New Members Class at the Manse HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, cornet of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m. Mondays: Childrens Choir 3 00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotic* Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Fnday. Feb. 5 ■ World Day of Prayer; Visually Impaired Persons (V.l.P.) 9:30 am. Sunday. Feb. 14 - Sunday School Afternoon. 2:00 p.m.; Senior High Youth Fellowship Bowling. 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 16 • U.M. Men Annual Ladies Ap­ preciation Dinner and Program 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 18 Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 a.m. Satur­ day. Feb 20 • CAA “Walk for Warmth" at Free Methodist Church. Friends Group Outing at Bowens Mill 3:30 p.m.; Goodwill Class Potluck.-*Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 21 - Guest speaker from Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems for both mor­ ning worship services. Monday. Feb 22 Lydia and Hannah UMW Circles 7:30 p.m Wednesday . Feb. 24 - Sarah and Esther UMW Circle* 9 30 a.m Ruth UMW Circle 1:00 p.m . Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 pm. Thursday. Feb. 25 - Lenten Lunch/Worhship at First Presbyterian Church. 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday service* are: Worship Service at 9:25 a m . Sabbath School at 10:50 a m (for all ages) Prayer Meeting meets Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. A Bake Sale will be held at the National Bank of Hastings on Friday. Feb. 12. proceeds to benefit the Hastings Sth grade class. Deliver your baked good* directly to the bank by 9:00 a.m. YMCO Valentine's Banquet is scheduled for Feb 13. 7:00 p.m.. in Battle Creek School Board meets Tuesday. February 16 at 6:00 p.m in the school. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, provides gixxl quality, clean used ckahing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appointment al 945-2361 if you are in need Donations of only clean and good quality ite n* arc accepted during the business hours noted above Leila L. Dickinton Larry J. Hansbarger GRAND RAPIDS - Leila L Dickinson, 65, of Grand Rapids, widow of Charles, passed away Saturday, February 6, 1993. Surviving are her children, I inda and John Campbell. Charles and Bette Dickinson, Marijo Guiles, Nancy and Terry Hatcher, Robert and Deb Dickinson, Jeffrey and Shelly Dickinson; 17 grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters in Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 9 al Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2900 Burton S.E., the Reverend Eugene Krieger officiating. Burial was at Graceland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, Grand Rapids. _______ Albert M. Arent ; GRAND RAPIDS - Albert M. Arens, 60, of Grand Rapids and formerly of the Hastings area, passed sway Wednesday, February 10, 1993 in Metroplitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rita Marie Diamante LAKE ODESSA - Rita Marie (B irmi ngham) Diamante, 76. of 8416 Jordan Lake Avenue, Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, February 4. 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Diamante was born on November 11, 1916 in Beverly, Massachusetts. the daughter of Edward and Marie (D'skin) Birmingham. She graduated from High School and Nursing School in Massachusetts. She was married to Robert Diamante on April 20, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut. They lived in New Haven, Connecticut until moving to the Lake Odessa since in 1976. She was employed as a nurse for the Alber­ tus Magnus College Dormatories in New Havra Connecticut for several yean, retiring in She was a member of the St. Edwards Catholic Church, The Alter Society, VJ.W. Auxiliary Post 4461 of Lake Odessa, the D.A.V. Auxiliary Chapter 2 of Grand Rapids and Friends of the Library, Lake Odessa. Mrs. Diamante is survived by her beloved husband Robert; two daughters, Patricia E Hickey of Lake Odessa, Roberta “Dee" Price of Cheyboygan; six grandchildren; one great­ grandson; one brother, Edward Birmingham of Miami, Florida; one sister, Ellen Donoghue at Scituate, Massachusetts; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Whittemore and two brothers, John and Michael Birmingham. Funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, February 8 it the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, with Father James Boating celebrant Burial was at lakeside Cemetery. The rosary was recited on Sunday, February 9 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Lake Odessa Library. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. | Forest E. "Frosty" Cole J DELTON - Forest E. “Frosty" COIe, 72, at 959 Beechwood Pt, Wall Lake, Delton, formerly of Butler Road, Lacey, pasaed away Monday, February St <1993 at the home of Ns son, Ward and Helen Cole. Mr. Cole was born on June 29, 1920 in Johnstown Township, Barry County. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and attended Michigan State University one year. He was married to Doris (McAlvey) Hager­ man on March 22, 1985. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Manila Jane (Snyder) Cole in 1984. Mr. Cole is survived by Ns wife, Doris; two daughters, Mrs. Neil (Janice) Leonard of Lacey; Mrs. Donald (Carol) Dawe of Lacey; one son, James Cole of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four step-daughters and families; one brother, Eldon Cole, Anna Marie Island of Honda; several nieces and nephews. He farmed at the Butler Road address for 45 years and was employed at Kellogg Company in Battle Creek and was a member of the 25 Year Cub. He was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge #207 F.&A.M., Bedford Lodge #188, Royal Arch Masons, Bedford Chapter »471 O.E.S., Knight Templar, Battle Creek Commandery 1033. Also a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He moved to the Wall Lake address in 1989. Funeral services will be held 11.00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Fred MarQuardt officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery, Lacey. Memorial contributions may be nude to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Warren J. Brogan HASTINGS - Warren J. Brogan, 90, of 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 1993 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Brogan was born on June 18, 1902 in Gibsonburg. Ohio, the son of John and Flora (Naylor) Brogan. He came to the Hastings ares in 1905 and attended Hendershot School. He was married to Georgia L Colvin on June 21,1924 and lived in Baltimore Township for 39 years. 14 years at Podunk Lake and in Hast­ ings since 1982. His employment included: fanning and carpentry, E.W. Bliss Company and the Old Hastings Table Factory. He was a member of Hastings Odd Fellows Lodge, Hastings Moose Lodge, Hendershot School Board of Directors, Barry County Farm Bureau, Hastings Rural Fire Association, Star Grange. Mr. Brogan is survived by daughter, Neva Mae Brovont of Galion, Ohio; son. Robert J. Brogan of Hastings; eight grandcNldr-n, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geor­ gia on December 29, 1991; sisters. Hatlie Beadle, Nina Coburn and an infant sister. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. J__________ Flora L. Sackett_______ | HASTINGS - Hora L Sackett, 72, of Nash­ ville Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 1993 at Thornapple Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. |_______ Bettie I. Smith | HASTINGS - Bessie I. Smith, 86, of 335 W. Grand Street, passed away Wedtmsday, Febru­ ary 10, 1993 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Wren Funeral Home. I Arlene (Ramona) Cheeseman | NASHVILLE ■ Arlene (Ramona) Cheese­ man, 76, of Nashville, passed away Friday. February 5, 1993 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was born on November 20, 1916 in Barry County, the daughter of Raymond and Zelma (Talmage) Pufpaff. She married Earl H. Cheeseman on February 14, 1940 in Hastings and they fanned on Cloverdale Road until Mr. Cheeseman passed •way oo November 21, 1972. She was a founding member of the Maple Leaf Grange for 50 years. She was a member of the Maple Grove Birthday Club and enjoyed reading and painting. She was preceded in death by her busband and two brothers, Orval and Adrian Pufpaff. Mrs. Cheeseman is survived by sons. Henry (Doris) Cheeseman of Lansing, In (Cindy) Cheeseman of Charlotte, Elmer (Carol) Cheeaeman of Nashville; daughter, Trims (Russ) Geary of Nashville; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers, Kes Pufpaff of Bellevue, Herb Pufpaff of Greenville, Texas; Al Pufpaff of Hastings, Merle Pufpaff of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 8 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend James Noggle officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery' Memonsl contributions may be made to Putnam Library, Nashville. |________ Alice R. Keihl________ | NASHVILLE ■ Alice R. Keihl. 87, of Nash­ ville, passed away Thursday, February 4,1993 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mn. KeiN was born on Juste 26. 1905, in Cement City, the daughter of Edward and Rhoda (Hunt) Munch. She lived in Jackson, Freemont, Ohio, Detroit and Charlotte, graduating from school there. She attended Ypsilanti Slate Normal College and worked as a private secretary. She was married to Gale KeiN iu 1951 and she lived in Nashville since then. Mr. KeiN died in 1976 She attended Nashville United Methodist Church, was past president of W.S.C.S., past president of Nashville Literary Club, member of Hastings Country Club, member of Leila Hospital Auxiliary, member of Pennock Hospital Guild #22, and served on the Putnam Public Library Board for 26 yean. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Helen (Munch) KeiN. Mrs. KeiN is survived by her nephew, Doug (Nancy) Bock of Ann Arbor, nieces, Sandra (Glen) Tarrant of DeWin and Caryl Marcbeski of H insdale, Illinois; also several other nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Frances Peteraea of Ionia, Elizabeth Bock of Ann Arbor, and Dorothy Rossow of Lansing. Funeral services were held Sunday, Febru­ ary 7 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiat­ ing. Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society, Heart Fund or Putnam Library. Arloa Knickerbocker HASTINGS - Ruby Arloa Knickerbocker, 93, of 240 East North Street Hastings, passed away Wednesday. February 3,1993 at Tender­ care of Hastings. Mn. Knickerbocker was boro on September 21, 1899 al Pritchardville. Barry County, the daughter of Delos and Mary (Gaskill) Smith. She was raised in the Pritchardville area and attended a rural school there. She was married to Roy E. Patten, it ended in divorce. She then married Orley E. Knicker­ bocker in 1919.She has lived most ofher life in Hastings. Mrs. Knickerbocker was a well known anti­ que dealer in the Hastings area for over 50 yean. Also employed many yean ago at the Old Wool Boot Factory in Hastings. Mn. Knickerbocker is survived by two daughters, Margaret Suup of Hastings, Phyllis Ebeling of Battle Creek; two sons, Harold Knickerbocker of Battle Creek, Lynn Knicker­ bocker of Delton; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, six great-great­ grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Orley on December 30,1959; daughter, Mary Florence; son, Orley, Jr. and by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 6 at the Wren Funeral Home with Ouplain Daniel Harris Everett officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - Larry J. Harsbargcr, 50, of Bedford Township, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 1993, in Battle Creek Health System/Community Site. Mr. Hansbarger was born January 17, 1943 in Hastings to Lee and Elsie (Malosh) Hansbarger. He was a graduate of Nashville High School and served in the US. Army from 1961 to 1970. He was an independent truck driver for many years and worked in the housekeeping and delivered mail at the Veterans Administration for more than 10 years, retiring in 1988. Mr. Hansbarger was a member of the Disab­ led American Veterans, the American Veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam of Grand Rapids and the Battle Creek Mobile Emergen­ cy Team. He like to bowl, travel, watch television and play with Ns dog. He and his wife, CymNa, were married January 18,1980. She survives. Also surviving are Ns mother, Elsie Hansbarger of Mulliken; a brother, Jerry Hansbarger of Edwards, Color­ ado; two nephews: Michael and Douglas Hans­ barger of Vermontville, two great nephews and three great nieces of Vermontville; one great nephew of Colorado. A sister in law, Jalaine Micklatcher and a niece, Toni Micklatcher whom lived with the Hansbargers. Mr. Hansbarger was preceded in death by his father, Lee Hansbarger on July 5, 1969 and a nephew, Kenneth Hansbarger on October 28 1989. Funeral services were held on January 29, atRoyal Funeral Home, with the Reverend Louis Lowndes officiating. Burial was at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Clifford Eugene Leonard f PLAINWELL - Clifford Eugene Leonard, 64, of 12438 Sunset Point, Pine Lake, Plainwell, passed away Wednesday. February 3,1993 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Leonard was born October 11, 1928 in Battle Creek, the son of Verne and Vivian (Mathies) Leonard. He was employed as a tool and die maker and machine repairman most of his life. He worked for 28-1/2 yean at American Stamping of Battle Qeek. 9-1/2 years at Rockwell Inter­ national of Battle Creek. 3 years at H.B. Sher­ man of Battle Creek. For the last 5-1/2 yeara, be was employed at Kalamazoo Stamping and Die. Mr. Leonard enjoyed welding and building homes in his spare time. He married Marlene Preston on June 19, 1954. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; two daughters: Mrs. Tim (Jeannie) Hamelink of Alamo and Mn. Jeff (Amanda) Smith of Boston, Massachusetts; six grandchildren; one son. Ronald Leonard of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one brother and wife: Freibert and Dorothy of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, Febru­ ary 5 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor John Padgen of the Fair Haven Reformed Church in Jenison officiating. Burial was at the Hora! Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Kent Community Hospital Hospice or Barry Community Hospice. I__ Thelma E. Weyerman | DELTON - Thelma E. Weyerman, 67, of 7929 South Wall Lake Road, Delton, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Weyerman was born on June 14,1925, her present address in Cloverdale, the daughter of William and Emma Mae (McKibben) Watson. She was raised in the Cloverdale area •nd attended the Coverdale School, graduat­ ing from Delton Kellogg School in 1943. She was married to John J. Weyerman oo September 25, 1948. Mrs. Weyerman was employed at Barry County Clerk's Office for 18 years, retiring from there in 1987. Previous employment included: First National Bank of Delton, the Shakespere Company in Kalamzoo, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, E.W. Bliss Company and the former Egg Plant in Hastings. Mrs. Weyerman is survived by her husband, John J. Weyerman; son and wife, Michael and Pam Weyerman of Delton; two daughters,' Vicki (Missey) Weyerman, Kathy Kaye Weyerman both of Delton; grandson, AJ. Weyerman; sister, Mildred Midling of Kala­ mazoo; brother and wife, Bernard and Iris Watson of Ocala. Florida; several nieces and nephews. She wss preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Russell and Basil Watson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Gary D. Newton officiating. Burial will be at the Brush Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the American Cancer Society. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call...94S-S051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11, 1993 — Page 7 Weaver-Endsley united in marriage Lawrence-McMillian plan June 12 wedding Haywood-Tebo to be wed June 18 Mrs. Virginia Lawrence of Forest. Ohio, announces the engagement of her daughter. Darla Ruth, to Gary McMillian of Hastings. Gary is the son of Rod and Connie McMillian Sr. of Woodland. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Riverdale High School in Mt. Blanchard. Ohio, and Northwestern College in Lima. Ohio, and is now employed by Hastings City Bank. The future bridegroom is a graduate of Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa and Northwestern College in Lima, Ohio, and is now employed by Hastings ChryslerPlymouth. A June 12. 1993. wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Haywood of Hastings are pleased to announce the enagement of their daughter. Amy Suzanne, to Timothy James Tebo. son of Mr. Frederick Tebo of Richland and Mrs. Linda Bingman of Middleville. Amy is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1991 graduate of Western Michigan University. She is a fifth-grade teacher in the Lakewood school system. Tim is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The wedding is planned for June 18. 1993. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Elizabeth Anne Weaver and Greg Lindon Endsley were joined in marriage on Nov. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings by the Rev. Phil Brown. Parents of the bride are Ron and Myrna Weaver of Sault Ste Marie. Parents of the groom are Paul and Dee Endsley of Hastings. Attendants of the bride were Erin Weaver and Jill Belter of Sault Ste. Marie and Anne Endsley of Hastings. Flower girl was Rachel Weaver of Sault Ste. Marie. The groom's attendants were Chase Youngs and Brad Warner of Hastings, and Rob Richardson of Middleville. Ushers were Eric Endsley of Hastings and Chris Kretovic of Woodland. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Marty and Gaye Kretovic of Woodland. A reception was held at the Barry County Expo Center following the ceremony. The couple now lives in Hastings. Nashville Primary is Monday Comet will conduct symphony in Hastings When the Grand Rapids Symphony comes to Hastings this month. Music Director Catherine Comet will be conducting the or­ chestra. Comet hat been described by the symphony as "one of tbe leading conductors of her generation, having distinguished herself as an outstanding leader who inspires musicians toward artistic excellence and ignites audiences with outstanding per­ formances." The Symphony will perform an evening of music by Beethoven when it performs at 8 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 27 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Tbe event is spon­ sored by tbe Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Pianist Amon Kuerti. a native of Vienna who now resides in Canada, will be pan of the Hastings program with tbe Syngibony, rather than David Owen-Norris as previously scheduled In six years. Comet has brought both local and national recognition to the Grand Rapids Symphony including tbe 1987 Governor's Arts Award, and 1987 and 1988 ASCAP awards. In 1990, she was honored witb a YWCA Tribute Award for her contributions to music and her commitment to Grand Rapids. As a recipient of the 1988 Seaver/NEA Conductors Award. Comet was given a career development gram to provide access to a wide variety of artistic resources, in­ cluding opportunities to work with and observe master conductors, as well as travel and supplies. She chose to commit the By Teresa Frith Four Republican and two Democratic can­ didates will be on the ballot in the Nashville Village primary next Monday. The three top vote-getters among the four GOP hopefuls will move on to the general election next month. There are three, two-year openings on the Nashville Village Council this year. Republican incumbent Trustees Jeffrey Beebe and Suzanne Vanderske will be joined by newcomers Stephen Corwin and Bob Harvey. Democrat incumbent Carol Jones Dwyer will be joined by Ronald Bracy. Unless there are majdr write-in cadtfAigns. both will ad­ Catherine Comet Admission to tbe Hastings concert is $8 per adult and S6 per student/senior citizen. A pre-concert dinner package is also available by calling Rick Graf, Arts Council president, 945-9529. by Feb. 19. major portion toward tbe making of tbe Grand Rapids Symphony's first commercial recording. From 1984-86, Comet was associate conductor of the Baltimore Symphony, conducting community development concerts, youth and family concerts, special events and critically acclaimed subscription performances. As Exxon/Arts Endowment Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony from 1981-84, she conducted annually in the subscription, chamber orchestra, pops, summer classical series, as well as the orchestra’s yearly Missouri lour. Under her direction, the Sl Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra won first prize at the 121b International Youth and Music Festival in Vienna in July 1983. Prior to that appointment. Comet was conductor and music director of tbe University of Wisconsin-Madison Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and be­ fore that, conductor of the Ballet Company of tbe Theatre National de L'Opera de Paris. A native of Fountainbleu. Comet was accepted to study at tbe age of 12 with tbe renowned Nadia Boulanger in Paris. At IS. Comet entered the Juilliard School where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in orchestral conducting in three years. She continued her studies with another French master. Pierre Boulez Comet's recent appearances have included performances with many orchestras, from Florida to Honolulu to Boston and the former Soviet Union. Last summer Comet made her German Converse-Armour engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Roger Converse and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Armour, all of Hastings, are proud to announce the engagement of their children. Shelly L. Converse and Terry. L. Armour. Terry and Shelly are both 1988 graduates of Hastings High School. Shelly is employed at Viking and Tyden Corp, in Hastings and Terry is self-employed. A 1994 wedding is being planned. vance to the general election, making it a sixfor-three race March 15. All candidates said they feel they have good reasons for seeking a position on the council. "I believe that Nashville will grow and hopefully prosper." said Beebe. "The only way that Nashville can prosper is lo have con­ trolled growth. We need to look at not only the good of Nashville, but also the good of its citizens. I believe that I have those concerns and can oversee them." Vanderske said she also is for progress. "I have lived in Nashville all my Hfe." said Vanderske. an office manager at the Michigan Livestock Exchange. “I enjoy working with the village and helping it to improve and progress.” Harvey is a Maple Valley school bus driver and was a member of the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. He has lived in Nashville for 18 yean and coaches sports at Fuller and Kellogg Elementary schools. ”1 feel that it is time for a change.” said Harvey. “We need new people on the council.” Corwin, the other Republican newcomer, was unavailable for comment. He is a salesman at Renner Ford in Hastings. Democrat Carol Jones Dwyer is an ad­ vocate of community invoiement. ”1 would like to continue to be a member of the Nashville Village Council so that I can continue my efforts to make village govern­ ment fair and open to everyone.” Brecy. who last year ran for Castellon Townsip Supervisor, said the village needs to set priorities and more long-range plans. “I think that I can do a good job for the village because I have been involved with tbe village for some time now,"said Bracy. ”1 think that council business should be put on a firmer footage. I am for advancing the way that the village does business. Long-range planning is a problem. We should make our master plan and then stick with it.” Bracy formerly served the village as a member of the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Voters are reminded that they can only vote for candidates in one party only. The ticket can't be split in the primary. For instance, though three candidates can be chosen. Democratic voters have only two to chose from. Therefore, those who vote on the Democratic ticket will consider only two canidates unless they write in others. The polls will by open Monday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every qualified voter present and in line at the polls at the hour prescribed for clos­ ing will be allowed to vote. conducting debut with the Vereingte Stadtisch Bhunen in Monchengladbach. She HASTINGS JAYCEES recently concluded a two-year tenure with the American Symphony Orchestra in New York. In July she will lead Chicago's SINGING VALENTINE prestigious Grant Park Orchestra followed by four weeks at the Peter Britt Festival in Oregon Comet is married to Michael Aiken, provost of the University of Pennsylvania, and they have a 15-year-old daughter. Caroline. Oklahoma! Curtain goes up Feb. 18-20 The third Hastings presentation of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical ■Oklahoma!' is set for Feb 18, through 20. The cast features more than 35 singing and dancing students who will be presenting familar songs that reflect the pioneer can-do spirit of ranchers and farmers in the Indian Territory around the turn of the century. Here. 'Curly' (Tony Williams) sings The Surry With a Fringe on the Top' to 'Laurey'as'Aunt Eller* (Michele Bechler) site and listens. Legal Notices File No. 93-21074-5E Eitata of HARRY S. FISH. Deceosad. Social Security No. 365-34-2795. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 11. 1993 at 11:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will bo held on the petition of An­ nette Fish requesting that Annette Fish and Monica Hollars be appointed co-personol representatives of the Estate of Harry S. Fish, who lived at 4222 Robertson Rood. Middleville. Ml 49333. and who died on January 22. 1993: requesting that the heirs at low of the decedent bo determined; and re­ questing also that the will of the deceased dated January 20. 1993. be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased oro notified thot all claims against the state will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representsivo or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 2. 1993 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49O5B 616/945-9596 Annette S. Fish 4576 Robertson Rood Middleville. AM 49333 (2-11) Probate Court File No. 93-21079-SE Estate of ALICE R. KEIHL. Deceased. Social Security Number 380-05-2866. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 25. 1993 at 9:30 a.m., in tbe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Hastings City Bank requesting that Hastings City Bank bo appointed personal representative of the estate of Alice R. Keihl. deceased, who lived at 204 Maple Street. Nashville. Michigan and who died February 4. 1993: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated May 20. 1991. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deseased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal ropresonative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 9. 1993 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE t FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 HASTINGS CITY BANK BY: Richard J. Hudson 150 West Court St. Hostings. Ml 49058 (2 11) fr Cosmetologist Needed kJ call... Lifestyles g 945-5444 or 367-4176 2 PHONE - 945-2915 SWOTT NNKCLOBUBK nonet (Al CmBm) County of Bivvy PUBLICATION notice Dacoaaad fatata MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by TIMOTHY J. STAR ANO KARI E. MCKEE SITAR, HUSBAND AND WIFE to Lambrecht Company, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. AAortgagee. dated Juno 4.1967. and recorded on June 4. 1967. in Liber 452. on page 09. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said AAortgagee to STERLING SAVINGS BANK, a Michigan Corporation by an assignment dated June 1. 1969. and recorded on Juno 14. 1969. in Liber 483. on page 716. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND-TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 05/100 Dollars (S62.212.05). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vonudo. at the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings. AAkhigan, at 11XX) o'clock A.M. on March 25. 1993. Said premises are situated in the Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as: A parcel of land located in the Southeast one quarter of Section 11. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Michigan, begin­ ning on the South lino of said Section 11 distant 754.00 feet West from the Southeast comer of said Section 11, thence West along said South section lino 333.00 feet, thence North at right angles to said South section lino 600.00 foot, thence East parallel to said South section lino 333.00 foot, thence South 600.00 foot to place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such solo. Dated: February 2. 1993 STERLING SAVINGS BANK, a Michigan Corpora tian, AAortgagee BORNSTEIN. WtSHNOW A SCHNEIDERMAN 17117 W. Nino mile Rd.. Ste. 1040 Southfield. AM 48075 (3/11) Cs—tj of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF NEARING File No. 92 2287-AD In .he matter of JAAAES LAWRENCE FULTON. Minor Adoptee. NOTICE: A hearing will be hold on February 22. 1993 at 11:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition to adopt James Lawrence Fulton. □ minor, by John M. Higdon and Kim L. Higdon. You moy be present ot that limo, or file ony answer and/or response with the court on or before the date of the scheduled hearing as set forth herein. Failure to do so could result in the termination of your parental rights, in all respects, to the minor child ond the adoption of soid child by John M. Higdon ond Kim I. Higdon os prayed in the petition. January 28. 1993 William G. Maybee 222 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-1 OX Kim LuAnn Higdon 117 Scribner. P.O. Bom 325 Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623 8567 (2/1B) Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road • 948-9690 Due to President’s Day the last day to collect taxes will be Feb. 16. 1993. I will be in my office that day from 9-12 and from 1-5. Diana Phillips ____________________Traasnrar �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11, 1993 teeth are mature. Bonding, microabrasion and capping are three options. Thanks to modem dental medicine, no one needs to go through life with ugly teeth. Legal Notices SNOUT FOMCUNUM NOTICS (AS CmhUm) MORTGAGE SALE Dofoult has bwn moda in th* condition* of a mortgage mode by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI AND PAMELA J. WISNIEWSKI. HUS­ BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgagee. dated July 19. 1989, ond recorded on July 28 1989. in Liber 485 on page 670. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, ond assigned by told mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA AN IOWA CORPORATION by on assignmuni doted August 3. 1989 and recorded on August 14. 1989. in Liber 486. on pogo 799, BARRY County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due of the date hereof the sum of forty six thousand eight hundred twelve ond 43. 100 Dollar* (S46.812.43). including Interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in »uch cate made and ap­ proved. notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be forecloted by o sola of the mortgaged premise*. or tome port of thorn, at public vondOe. at at the Barry County Courthouse. Hotting*. Ml. at 11:00 A.M. on March 11. 1993. Said premise* ore situated on TOWNSHIP OF IR­ VING. BARRY County. Michigan and are detcribod °*PART OF THE SOUTHEAST %. OF THE NOR THWEST % SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NOR­ THEAST CORNER THER'OF. THENCE WEST 396 PEET. THENCL SOUTH 297 THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such tale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cote the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. DATED January 28. 1993 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 GMAC MORTGAGE COPRORATION OF IA Assignee of Mortgage (2-25' for the Cs—ty of Nerrj ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 90-462-CH HON RICHARD M. SHUSTER ALETA K. GORDON Plaintiff. MICHAEL 8 GORDON Defendant David A. Dimmer* (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS AAcPHILLlPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 At a session of said Court hold in the City of Hasting*. State of Michigan, on the 1st day of February. 1923. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge. On the 30th day of November. 1992, an action was filed by Alota K. Gordon. Plaintiff, against Michael 8. Gordon. Defendant, in this Court So ob­ tain a Judgement of Divorce. H IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Michael B. Gordon shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 19th day of April. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmer* (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILLlPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (3/4) luooay jun. xv. iwj tn r:uu p.m. All Board Members present. Also 10 firemen present. Purpose of meeting: Fire Dept, business. Letter rood from Ron Hermenitt recfading hi* resignation as fire chief, Discussion followed. Ron Hermenitt reappointed Fire Chief. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor Regular Keefe* Tuesday. Fob. 2. 1993 at 7 30 p.m. All Board AAember* present. Also 14 citizen* prosent. Information received on Kohler generator. Update on Watorlond Realty request far DNR permit. Corl Fockler reported on WAEAAS. Bills rood ond approved. Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller. Supervisor (2/11) MORTGAGE SALE • Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by WILLIAM O CAMPBELL AND BEATRICE A. CAMPBELL. HUS BAND AND WIFE to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated September 25. 1989. ond record ed on September 27. 1989. in Liber 488 on page 818. BARRY County Record* Michigan, ond assign ed by MESNE assignment to SIMMONS FIRST NA­ TIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF. A NATIONAL BANK ING CORPORATION by on assignment doled Oc­ tober 19, 1989. ond recorded on November 21. 1989, in liber 491. on page 474. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred eighty three and 20/100 Dollar* (829.283.20). including interest at 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgogo and the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promise*, or some port of thorn, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Mi. at 11:00 AM on March 11. 1993. Sold premise* are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY County. Michigan and describ­ ed os: LOT 228 OF THE CITY FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which COSO the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the date of such solo. DATED January 28 1993 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Nortgagee Robert A. Tromoin 8 Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF Assignee of AAortgagee (2-18) File No. 93-2106DSE Estate of EDWARD A TAZELAAR. Social Security Number 378-18-9746. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will bo held on February 25. 1993 at 9:00 o.m. In the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Russell E. Taxeloor requesting Russell E. Tazolaar bo appointed personal representative of Edward A. Tazefoor who lived at RR Box 364. Three Notch Rd.. California. MD 20619. and who died 2/5/92. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated April 21. 1975 and codicils dated February 22. 1982 bo admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to tho (proposed) personal representot rve or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. 1/20/93 Jeffrey I. Youngsmc HEGEL. HUDSON. GEE AND FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 ■y: Russell f. Tazeloar Address of Personal Roprosonfat.'vo 5725 Middietion Lane Temple Hill*. AAD 20748 (301)899-7547 (2-11) Hie No. 92-21080-IE Estate of NANCY LOU JOHNCOCK. Social Securi­ ty No. 369 44-0506. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest fa the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by tho following: The decedent, whoso last known address was 6740 Bivens Rd.. Nashville. Michigan 49073 diod 11-21-92. An instrument dotoc 12-2-86 ho* boon admitted as tho will of tho deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unloss presented to the independent personal representative. Edward Charles Johncock. 6740 Bivens Rd.. Nashville. Ml 49073. or to both tho in­ dependent personal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49CS8. within 4 month* of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho per­ sons entitled to it. Terry F. Knoll (P42576) 119 W. Lawrence. P.O. Box 280 Charlotte. AAI 48813 (517)543-3806 (2/11) Hastings Band Boosters 1993 RAFFLE Ticket Price *10°° ea. • Drawing Date April 21, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School Gym NEED NOT GRAND t^ent to win BAHAMA CRUISE 7 Fantastic prizes in all • Over ‘8,000 total retail value to be GIVEN AWAY. Proceeds go to support Hastings Band Students Activities. - PRIZE LISTING Grand Prize ...................................................................................Carnival Bahama Cruise 1st Prize ............................................................................ 46" RCA Big Screen TV 2nd Prize . ........... ............................. Macintosh Classic 11 Computer System 3rd Prize ..............................................................................................................19" Color TV 4th Prize .................................................................................... Siereo System ............................................................................................................................. VCR 5th Prize 6th Prize Gem of the Day (Credit Robert Frost): Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half consists of people who have nothing to say and keep on saying it. SNOUT FOMCLOSURE NOTICE (AN Ceunttea) ................................................................................................................250.00 Cash Prize Awards Are “As Is’ And Cannot be Returned for Cash. TIC :KET\ AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING King’s Music Center. Progressive Graphic*. WBCH or any Hasting* Band Booster Ann Landers Mother's criticism crippling Eating disorders can be managed Dear Ann Landers: You missed the mark in your response to “Heavy Duty Problem” whose borderline-diabetic daughter was sneaking sweets. What do you mean by ask­ ing. “Where is your family doctor?” Your question SHOULD have been. “Where is the girl gening the sweets she is sneaking?” Unless the family doctor is grocery shopp­ ing and cooking for this family, he should not be held accountable for the problem. The per­ son shopping and preparing meals is largely responsible for the weight gain in the husband and the 16-year-old girl who is 35 pounds too heavy. To get on the right track, this family needs: 1. Dietary counseling for the emire family. 2. Diabetic instruction. This girt is 16 years old. She needs to accept some responsibility for what she puts into her mouth and unders­ tand that diabetes isn’t a curse, it’s a manageable condition. 3. Family counseling. Why is Mom worried about a 16-year-old not having a date? She’ll have plenty of time to date once she gets her eating disorder under control. Dad also needs to gel HIS eating under control. As long as he condones what his daughter does, she will continue to sneak food and get fatter. Finally. Mom needs to take responsibility for the food brought into the house if she is the cook. Being from the South myself. I unders­ tand how easy it is to fry everything instead of trying to cook in a way that is healthy. Ann. you blew it. Not only did you take the blame off the people who were responsible. you didn’t go far enough when you suggested counseling. This family can be healthy if they work at it together. —'a Diabetic R.N. Who Knows. Dear R.N.: Your letter was a lol better than my answer. I appreciate being hauled up short by readers who know more than I do Thanks. I needed that. Teeth over-fluoridated Dear Ann Landers: My neighbor s son just got his first adult teeth. His mother was concerned because the teeth arc badly discolored. The dentist told her the boy's teeth had been over-fluoridated and she should not be surprised if 90 percent of his permanent teeth grow in looking like that. She had been giving him fluoride tablets and buying toothpaste that contained fluoride in the belief that “more is better.” My demist says nobody who has fluoridated water should take the tablets. 1 hope this will save some of your readers the heartache that my neighbor is now experiencing. — Live and Learn in Northern Calif. Dear N. Calif.: Thanks for the information. Here’s more: Dr. Marvin Berman, a pediatric dentist in Chicago, says it is indeed possible for teeth to come in discolored due to over­ fluoridation. He also agrees that fluoride tablets should not be used if the child is getting a normal amount of fluordiated water. Much can be done to help children who have discolored teeth. It is important, however, to wait until they are older and the Woodland News The Kilpatrick church ladies' birthday club met at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa last Thursday noon to celebrate the January and February birthdays in the group. Those honored this month were Roma Kilpatrick and Bonnie Norton. Birthday cake was served for dessert. Olive Soules. Roma Kilpatrick, Sheila Carter. Fredia Cox, Harlene Goode moot. Doreen Shoemaker. Norvelle Whited. Evelyn Goodrich, Lillian Vandecar. Mildred Chase. Lucile Brown and Bonnie Norton attended the party. These ladies meet the first Thursday of alternate months at noon for a birthday party, whether or not anyone has a birthday in the months between. The Woodland Township Fire Department and the Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance were called to the Mueller Bean Company Elevator .gn Woodbury late in January because it was believed a man was trapped in a grain bin. According to Don Seidl of Mueller Bean, it was a false alarm and the man was out before the emergency vehicles got to the site. When the man was missed and could not be contacted, standard safety pro­ cedures were followed and the emergency number contacted for help, which came im­ mediately. but luckily were not needed. The fire department was also summoned to help when a major power line was down due to ice on Thatcher Street the next week. The line was arcing and sparking, and the firemen kept people a safe distance away until a Con­ sumers Power Company crew arrived and cut power to the line. The crew replaced the line and trimmed some trees around it before power was restored to the area The Zion Lutheran Youth Organization spaghetti supper Saturday evening, Feb. 13, is not open to the public. Last week's announce­ ment that the dinner was public was based on faulty information, and we apologize to the youth for the inconvenience we caused them. Thanks to State Rep. Bob Bender. Michigan State Income Tax bookleu and forms are available at the Woodland Township Library. He sent a generous supply of these materials, so don't bother to make extra copies if you need some. Just drop in Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The library received one new book last week. A few readers who had read “Nobody's Angel” by Karen Robards had asked if we had any other books by her: so her new “One Summer” was purchased. It is an entertaining romance with a little mystery in it. but it is not a gothic type romance. as it is set in a current time. Also, the librarian took her personal copy of the third book by Louisa Burger, who is descended from Barry and Ionia County pioneer Adam Fender, to the library. This book is not a history like the first two, but is a group of delightful stories about some unpen­ ned chickens who lived on Burger's Califor­ nia property for many years. It is called Founders Weekend sign board available The Delton Founders Weekend Committee is making its community sign board on M-43 across from the Elementary School available to area groups and service organizations to advertise thir community events The groups can request the dates they would like their sign up by contacting the committee through their information hotline number. 623-2020 They must request the sign at least 30 in advance and the committee re­ quests approval of the layout of their sign in advance. They must provide their o..n profes­ sional quality sign and are responsible for placing and removing it. They also have the opportunity to include information on their event in the Founder's Weekend • Hotline” messages. The sign was originally donated to Founder’s Weekend by the Gull Lake Rotary Club. Their signs are painted by the students in the Delton Kellogg High School art department. iy Catherine Lucas “They're God’s.” It will be in the reserved section and only children who have a record of taking good care of books and returning them on time will be allowed to handle it. as it was a gift to Mrs. Lucas from Mrs. Burger. Sunday afternoon, the Lakewood United Methodist Church will have a “Sweetheart” potluck dinner party to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Last year’s party was a big hit; so Kathy Stowell has planned a similar one this year, but because Sunday is the 14th. the party will be at noon rather than in the evening. Doug Newton has agreed to come entertain with love songs again. The Youth Group at Lakewood Methodist is collecting items for an auction to be held in April. They will accept just about anything except clothing, and they might take that if it is new and in unopened packages, in case you bought the wrong size of something and can't return it. John Waite has announced there will be a Youth Mania '93 day at the Lakewood Methodist Church on Saturday. Feb. 27. to break the winter blahs for the kids. The day will begin at 9 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. The cost of $5 for the day will include all activities and a noon meal. Ethlyn Chae received lots of cards and notes, plus candy and flowers for her 97th bir­ thday at Thomapple Manor last week, and is grateful for them all. A euchre tournament was held at Woodland Townehouse Saturday. Feb. 6. The Maple room was full of 56 happy card players from three counties (many from Hastings) and the village was hill of parked cars. Such activity on Main Street makes the village come alive. Leo Spitzley holds a euchre tournament the first Saturday of most months. Players each pay a fee and the winners get cash prizes. Anyone interested can call 367-4690 for dates, times and other details about future tournaments. Dear Ann Landers: My mother died last week. She had four children. We are all in our 50s now. yet Mother felt until her dying day that it was her God-given right to control, pass judgment on and set the standards for all of us. As adults, we were frequently embarrassed and angered by our mother who insisted on correcting our grammar in the presence of outsiders. Rarely did she come into our homes without making us feel inadequate about the way we kept house, our taste in furnishings and the way we were raising our children. As a result of Mother's constant criticism, one of my sisters weighs more than 300 pounds and has been seeing a psychiatrist for 20 years. Another sister is bulimic, a cocaine addict and floundering in a third marriage. My brother, who is a homosexual, is an alcoholic, has attempted suicide and has failed at everything he ever attempted to do. I made a lifetime commitment to guard the self-esteem it took me 30 years to develop. Yet every time my mother would voice her opinion by “innocently” asking, “did you ac­ tual wear THAT dress to work?” or more boldy. “Did you really mean to get a haircut like THAT?” I found myself feeling the same pangs of inadequacy 1 felt when I was 15. Ann. please tell ail the mothers out there who constantly criticize their grown childen that they are wasting their time and energy. It will not make a daughter a better housekeeper, now will it get a son to improve his posture. All it will do is make her children uneasy in her presence and wish they were somewhere else. — Alabama Flashback. Dear Alabama: Your letter is sure to hit a few million people right between the eyes, it’s too late for the mothers of 50-year-olds, but perhaps younger mothers will learn from what you have written. My message to all mothers is as follows: Constant criticism can be crippling. It destroys confidence and eats away at self­ esteem. Praise, on the other hand, is a great motivator. It gives children a lift and en­ courages them to do better. People of ail ages have an astonishing capacity to live up to high expectations. They can also fail miserably if they sense that nothing is expected of them. Your poignant letter bears testimony that these feelings endure throughout life. Thank you for writing. Dear Readers: The following declaravon of independence is something I saw taped to my granddaughter's refrigerator in Minneapolis. It really hit my funny bone. Sorry I can’t give credit to the author. Anyone who has a child under 3 years of age will see that youngster in the lines that follow: Toddler’s Creed If I want it. it’s mine. If I give it to you and change my mind later, h’s mine. If 1 can lake it away from you, h’s mine. If 1 had it a little while ago, h’s mine. If h’s mine, it will never belong to anybody else, no matter what. If we are building something together, all the pieces are mine. If it looks just like mine, it is mine. Gon of the Day: The following is a note that Junior wrote io his mother when he hand­ ed her a so-so report card: “Dear Mom: English is easy. Math are hard.” Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News: Edward Lane of Jordan Lake Highway turned 90 on Jan. 31. Ethelyn Chase had her birthday No. 97 on Feb. 2. Harry Brunius was the guest of honor at a birthday party Sunday. Jan. 31. for his 80th birthday. He now resides at Byron Center Manor. His daughter. Joyce Tuitman, hus­ band Richard and other family members, in­ cluding daughters Coats, Klein and Henncy. were hosts for the happy affair. Local friends who attended were Allen and Leah Cross, and Charlotte and Fred Wiselogle Many relatives attended from Chicago, which was the city of residence for Mr. Brunius before he and his wife retired to Lake Odessa. Friends of the Library met Feb. 2. Addi­ tional life memberships bring the total to 33. Life memberships are noted on name plates on a placque in the library. Tentative plans were made for an April luncheon. The Lions Club will hold its annua) pancake supper Saturday. Feb. 20 at the Community Center. Youth of Central United Methodist Church are planning another “Sweetheart Dinner” on Saturday evening in Fellowship Hall for couples, young or old. Last year's was a nice event, complete with uniformed waiters, din­ ner music, candlelight and a tasty meal. Reservations are needed, to insure seating. Death came on Feb. 1 to C. Jerry Barcelow at his Lansing home. He spent summers in the Morrison Lake area and attended St. Ed­ ward's church here. He was a member of Ho­ ly Cross Church. He is survived by his wife*. Genivieve. and three of his four children. The Reminder last week earned a story about the 4-H sponsored “Kids Fun Day on the Ice” to be held Saturday. Feb. 20. for ice skating and fishing. Earl’s Tackle and the K & E Tackle shops are providing fishing poles. Stephen Jenca. 36. of Lansing, who died on Feb. 4, had many relatives nere. His mother, Sharon, is the daughter of Sheila (Dyke) Wolfert of Ionia and the late Stanley Reed. His step-grandparents are Don Wolfert of Ionia and Hester Reed of Grand Rapids. His great-grandmother is Gladys Dyke of Holland. Patricia (Dyke) Reed of Holland is his great-aunt. He was a sales representative for Jenca Office Equipment, a model railroad buff and a member of the Lansing Model Railroad Club. He is also survived by his parents, a brother, three sisters, nieces and nephews. Services were at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Lansing on Monday, Feb. 8. Monday’s State Journal always has a school page. This week's has in its Familiar Face column. Elvira Rivera, a Lake Odessa native whose maiden name was Casillas. Her local sisters are Susie Cooley and Rebecca Galaviz. Elvira has been working in the Lansing school district for 27 years in Head Start Teachers Training Teachers. Family Helper and counselor. She is bilingual and works mostly with Hispanic students. She and husband Ray­ mond have been married 43 years and have four adult children. She attended Lake Odessa High School and graduated from Lansing Secretarial School. Her role model was her mother, who raised nine children with many difficulties along the way. Many current residents remember Lenore Vargas, who was Elvira's mother. When asked about her favorite food, she was quoted as saying she loved tamales, but she make them only once a year. In her spare time, she does needlework and sewing. Her latest project was decorating sweatshirts for Christmas gifts. She and her husband go twice a year to Las Vegas for vacation. Work continues on the roof of the Page Memorial Building. There are two small square windows in each ofthe dormer/gables. We shall wait to see if they are purely decorative or functional. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11. 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... Welcome Marble comes to Hastings by J°yce F- Weinbrecht The Welcome Marble family was one of the early families to settle in the pioneer village of Hastings. Welcome was bom in Vermont on April 26, 1814. In 1836. he married Lorene Ellsworth, who was also born in Vermont, on March 13. 1815 Welcome worked in the French Mills of Clinton. NY. where he learned the trade of manufacturing cloth and how to run a wool carding business. From New York the couple moved to Ohio, near Cleveland. Their next move was to Marshall. Mich.. and then to the village of Hastings, arriving in July 1845. Ephnam Marble (bom in Conweay. Mass., in September 1767) father of Welcome, and F B Marble had operated a chair factory in Marbletown. N.Y.. which was powered by water It was at this chair factory that Welcome had learned to harness water power and use it to operate machinery. When the family arrived in Hastings, he owned a water-powered wool carding mill and a sawmill on the north side of the Thor napplc River, just north of the bridge that had been built by Hiram J. Kenfield on what is now Michigan Street. Evidence of the mill race can still be seen (in 1993) just to the west of Blankenstein's Car Sales. Wool was an important crop for the fanners of that time and wool was an important fiber used to make clothing for the pioneers of Michigan The process for converting the mass of loose wool fibers into one or more untwisted strands to be used in the manufac­ ture of textiles was called ‘ carding ” First, the wool sheared from the sheep had to be cleaned, removing dirt and burrs and the short fibers. The material to be carded was spread by machines uver cylinders, which were covered with fine bristles, revolving rapidly over another set of bristled cylinders. The fibers came out of the process cleaned and combed into strands. The use of water powered and later steam powered carding n^achines was much faster than carding by hand and the wool was cleaner and the strands stronger then when done by hand. The process of carding has been used for centuries, antidating history. The word card frem the Latin "cardus,” which means teasel. Teasel plants were thought to have been used in early time. Later, the cards were strips of leather with iron teeth. The material was placed on one card and the second card was drawn over it until the material was untangled and straightened The material was rolled into slivers for spinning. The hand carding process is still done today by Navajos and other craftsmen. The powered carding machine with revovling cylinders was invented in 1748 and Welcome Marble had learned how to operate the machine and how to use the power of the walers of the Thomapple River, bringing to Hastings an important industry early in its history. George N. Fuller in "Historic Michigan. Land of the Great Lakes.” 1873 Volume III »n "A Glimpse of Early Hastings.” writes: "An intending glimpse of pioneer Hastings as it was recalled by a school girl of 1850 follows: Though the means of enjoyment were not so great and as many of those of the children today 11873J. they found life in­ teresting. Their garments were of homespun or calico. Where State Street now is there were several dwellings and stores. There was little to cause excitement, except the arrival and departure of the stages. School was enjoyed and teachers usually beloved. School did not close until all work had Jeen finished. "There were social times and dances. The girls also enjoyed picking berries and gather­ ing winter-greens on the Sweezy farm. In the fall, some of the boys would obtain Indian Fay and Florence Marble Slice at Pavilion — 1920’s Thomapple Lake Resort. canoes and accompanied by the girls would paddle down the river to a large butternut tree which overhung the river. Where the roller mill now stands, there was a high hill on lop of which was the double log cabin owned by the Chases. A path led from the cabin down to the river. "At the foot of the path was a spring and a number of choke cherry trees. On the hill near the cabin was a well with an old fashioned sweep for hoisting the bucket. Where the dam crosses the river at the Michigan Avenue bridge was a ford. During low water, it was possible to cross the river by stepping from one large stone to another. "Often the children crossed the river and wandered about in the wild plum grove beyond the Indian burying ground. On this side of the stream Indians camped and the school children often went across to play with the Indian children. On this spot was a thick growth of thorn bushes and these were attrac­ tive places to play. "Beyond the race for Marble’s carding and sawmill. Marble had the first threshing machine in the settlement. It was operated by horse power, and was considered such a wonderful sight. School children sent over to see it in operation. " Welcome and Lorene Marble had one son. Hannibal Otis Marble, bom Feb. 9. 1839. in Ohio, moving here with the family in 1845. Henry Marble, brother of Welcome, also came to Michigan in 1847. He didn’t slay in Michigan but returned to Cleveland, where he died on Nov. 11. 1876. He had three sons and two daughters. His obituary in the Cleveland Leader listed his brothers as F.B. Marble of Columbus. Ohio and Welcome Marble of Hastings. Welcome Marble died at age 77 on the family farm where he lived with Hannibal and his growing family Young Hannibal grew up in the Hastings area, learning to work and to work on the family farm in Section 12 of Rutland Township (about where the River Bend Golf Course is today) Hannibal Marble joined with the 65th Il­ linois Infantry in 1862 during the Civil War. He was wounded in the battle for Atlanta. In 1865 he was mustered (Hit and returned to the farm in Rutland Township. Barry County. He married Mary Jane Barton of Mid­ dleville on July 9. 1868. at the Barry County Courthouse in the village of Hastings. They were married by Justice of the Peace J.F. Emery and returned to the family farm in Sec­ tion 12 of Rutland Township. Hannibal and Mary Jane had three children. Mary. 1869. Daniel 1871 and George Welcome. 1873. The Marble children grew up knowing how to work on the farm. The exact fate of the mills is lost in history. but the 1873 plat map of the City of Hastings shows them still standing. In Hastings Township records, there is a paper showing a rental of the sawmill done in 1858. Marbles no longer owned the mill at that time. When the Barry County Pioneer Society had formed in January of 1873. Welcome Mart4e (1845) Hannibal Marble (1845) and Henty Marble were listed as charter members of the organization. Daniel grew up and became a contractor, building roads in upper Ohio and lower Michigan. During the rebuilding of the state road from Banle Creek to Hastings in the late 1890s and early 1900b. Daniel and George worked together on the road crews, rebuilding the road bed and setting utility poles. (This road was to become known as M-37.) Daniel had married Daisy Fifield and in 1898 George married Cora Maude Craig. While working on the road crews, the families lived in horse­ drawn campers moving along with the crew as the work progressed. George and Cora has seven children. Esther. 1899; Lewis. 1901; Helen. 1903; Cart. 1905; Grace. 1911; and Midlred. 1919. George farmed in Rutland Township most of his life, except for the time he worked on the road. Their last home from 1918 until their deaths in the 1940s was on Yeckley Road. Section 22. Rutland Township. There they raised their family. Lewis Marble had no children, but Carl Otis Marble had four daughters. Norma Jean (Johnson). Nyla Lee (Fifelski). Gaye Lorain Patterson and Marion Mabie Cook, who with her family has restored Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Springs Township. Carl spent most of his life farming. In 1934 he did work in the gas station located at Green Street and Jefferson Streets. But mostly he fanned in the Middleville area. Daniel and Daisy lived in Hastings follow­ ing his years as a road builder. He operated a horse-drawn delivery service for 11 grocery stores in the city of Hastings, when delivering groceries and other merchandise was an im­ portant part of the business of the stores. Fay Marble, the youngest child of Daniel and Daisey settled in Hastings and after serv­ ing in the South Pacific during World War II where he became a Standard Oil Dearler at the comer of State and Michigan Streets from I95I to 1967. when he retired. Fay married Florence Cariyon from Bessemer (Upper Peninsula) and they had one daughter. Ruth Marble Miller When Welcome Marble came to the village of Hastings in Michigan in 1845, it was wilderness. Land for farming had to be cleared so that it could be plowed and crops planted There was an Indian Village of 10 tepees on the north side of the Thomapple River near where the Marbles buih their mills. The Mar­ ble family came, bringing with them knowledge about building and operating water-powered machines, the knowledge of the manufacturing textiles for use in making clothing. They had knowledge of fanning the land. They lived busy and productive lives. There were memories of Chattaqua Tent meetings, where a variety of entertainment was provided, the county fairs and circuses. which came in on the trains, formed a parade through town, north up Michigan to a field just south of the present Hastings Mutual building, where the big top was set up and the magic of the circus was played out. Excur­ sions were made to Thomapple Lake Resort for picnicking and swimming and the large water slide featured there There were no boys bom to Carl. Lew is and Fay to carry on the Marble name The heritage of Welcome Marble lives on through the children and grandchildren of his descendents. This is one of a senes of articles about the settling of Barry County along the Thomapple River. Sources: Allegan and Barry Counties 1880: Barry County History 1985: Family Records. Ruth Marble Miller ami Marion Marble Cook. Biography of Ann McClellan Haves. Barrx County Atlas. I860. 1873. 1895. 1903. 1913. 1928. Carl and Bernice Marble Wedding 1929 Area Birth Announcements: BOY. Derek James, bom Jan. 20 at 7:29 p.m. to Jeff and Stacey Morton. Carlton Center, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Chantal Lee Rose, bom Jan. 26 at 7:45 a.m. to Tim and Star Swift. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 13*4 ozs. and 19*6 inches long. BOY. Tyler Michael, bom Jan. 21 at 10:01 p.m. to Sarah and John Reid. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 11M ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY. Brett Thomas, bom Jan. 27 at 10:59 a.m. to Bill and Shirley Farnsworth. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 6 ozs.. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY. Lane Gordon, bom Jan. 24 at 12:40 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Binns. Mulliken, weighing 8 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Joshua James, bom Jan. 25 at 2:30 a.m. to Marjorie and James Day. Martin, weighing 5 lbs.. 4'4 ozs. and 18 inches long. GIRL. Allison Marie, bom Jan. 25 at 1:32 a.m. to Karen and Dave Neeb. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 6'6 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Robert Wayne Kent, bom Jan. 23. 4:56 a.m. at Oaklawn Hospital. Marshall to Jon and Dawn (Cogswell) Kent. Weighing 8 lbs 4 ozs.. 20 inches long. NEWS, NEWS of row Highborfeood, dob, durtb .BAHY COUSW is fond ■eekh i« The Hastiogs Baner. NOTICE • ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP • Board of Review The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet on Tuesday. March 2, 1993 at 6:00 p.m. at the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road, to organize and receive and review the assessment roll. The Board of Review will also meet on Monday, March 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. and Tuesday, March 9th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the township hall to hear appeals. The Barry County Equalization Department and State Tax Commission have determined the ratio of assess­ ments to be: of the “100 Best Small Towns in America” A Book by Norman Crampton We now have the book with the Hastings Statistics, and some interesting quotes, which : take our town a great place to live and raise a family. pQQC6 BOOK STORE 108 East State Street Downtown Hastings Detail from 1873 City of Hastings showing mill sites and the area where the Indian Village stood in the 1840s. 948-2143 RATIO Large Selection: 1 CLASS Michigan Books Valentine Books Romances Used Books ’ * 1 J Agriculture .................. 51.05% .9794 Commercial 50.00% 1 Residential 44.03% 1.1356 Personal............................. 50% 1 Paul Bartzen, Supervisor • • • • Weekly Orders toBvd pun ta6.’d put* coBed pun tsBvd pun toBed ; FACTOR �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11. 1993 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A request to open a crxuracl and re-examine the bidding on the seiion's position In Hastings Charter Township was defeated by a 4-3 vote Monday night. Trustee Neil Wilder proposed the board "re­ open and discuss in it s entirety" tbe four bids the township received for tbe job. Mike Hallifax last week signed a contract for one year, beginning March I. The bidders were: • Roger and Carol Tobias. $7. 280; • Hallifax. $5,200; • Kim Hardy. $4,200; • Steven Guy. $2,100. In addition to cemetery work, u.- contract calls for Hallifax to plow snow and mow grass at the township hall for a total of $7,200. A committee made up of Clerk Bonnie Crultendcn and Trustee Franklin Beckwith had examined the bids and recommended the full board enter into a contract with Hallifax. Charging that the matter was improperly handled. Wilder objected to using lack of lia­ bility insurance and workers compensation insurance as criteria for not choosing the low bidder. He said the liability was a moot point be­ cause the sexton "becomes responsible when something happens." He also maintained that oo one can buy workers compensation insur­ ance for themselves, so that also was irrele­ vant. Wilder said he was interested in making sure that "the deal is in the best interest of taxpayers in our township. We made an error, we can correct it." Supervisor Dick Thomas, said "The con­ tract had already been signed, but if you want to open it up, we can. "But, I’ll tell you this. I know the town­ Dennis Laidtaw of the Michigan United Conservation Corp, shows the students at Central Elementary a broad winged hawk. The bird of prey is found in the wild in Michigan, but this one has weak bones and lives at Michigan State University. one mile away. Along with very sharp eyes, they must have long, sharp, curved claws, called talons. Those are used to catch and hold their prey. The strong, booked beak is used to eat what they catch, and a real bird of prey is always a carnivore, or meat eater In Michigan, there are six birds of prey, and the students named all of them but one. the Osprey. Tbe others found in the state are falcons, vultures, hawks, owls and eagles. IFidler brought with his several examples of birds of prey, among them a Snowy Owl and a broad-winged hawk. All birds that be brings into schools and displays have serious injuries that w-xild not let them survive in the wild, he said. When not "on the road" with Laidler. birds live at Michigan Stale University at College of Veterinary Medicine. The Snowy Owl does not live Michigan, but does visit occasionally, contractor "ran into trouble,” he would come back to the board and ask for more money. Beckwith said if it were underbid, that there was an escape clause for the contractor with 60 days notice. Birds of prey visit Central Elementary by Jean Gallup Staff Writer No loud noises or quick movement. Not even laughing. Those are the rules when wild birds are brought out for school children to see. Dennis Laidler. who is host for "Wildlife Encounters" for the Michigan United Conservation Corp or MUCC. visited Central Elementary recently and awed the students with information and wild birds. He first explained that to be a "bird of prey" there were four things that the bird must possess. They must have eyes that can detect the movement of potential prey from very far away. Laidler said, for example, some birds of prey can spot a moving jack rabbit from ship is not going to get out of it for $2,100. That’s less than we paid (retiring sexton William) Tinkler." he added. He said if the project was underbid, and the the the Trustees Doug Peck and Elben Black both said they would like to sec more discussion on the contract. "Fm not ’against* Hallifax and for’ some­ one else," Peck said during discussion. "I thought the committee was going to ask these questions that we asked tonight." When Black said it was unfortunate that, "we had to rush through it." Beckwith took exception. "We didn’t really rush. We’re getting the women from being topless." The regulation stales that bars, restaurants and hotels "should not allow in or upon the licensee premises a person who exposes to public view the pubic region, anus, genitals or who displays other types of nudity prohibited by statute." Tbe nudity ordinance passed by Barry Township would fall under the "prohibited by statute" provision. Dean said. Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer said tbe local statute says waiters or waitresses ’have to have clothing you cannot see through on the top and bottom." Wooer said the Barry ordinance is modeled after one now in force in Bedford Township, which is southeast of Barry Township in Calhoun County. 064* 9454 '3668 381b 1 0183 9955 ?946 ’0«54 ' 00® 50 00*. •xa 50®*: a committee to put rules governing the ceme­ tery into ordinance form. Crultendcn said she learned at the recent Michigan Township’s Association convention that if the rules were not in the form of an ordinance, or a law. they could not be enforced. Karen Scarbrough, Barry County equaliza­ tion director, gave the board an explanation of how property tax assessments are reached, and answered questions from the panel. The board also publicly recognized William Tinkler for his dedication and service to the township in the more than 40 years he was sexton. Wilder said Tinkler was to be commended for a fine job for the years he had given the township. "We never had one complaint about Tinkler in over 40 yean," Thomas said. Legal Notice cuuMt nonet Fila No. 92-21052-IE Estate of Suson Lynn Colo. Deceased. Social Security No. 363-56-3196. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by tho following: Tho decedent, whose last known address was 7451 Cloverdale Road. Nashville. Ml 49073 died 11-25-92. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent per­ sonal representative. Robert Wayne Colo. 7451 Cloverdale Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073. or to both the independent personal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49056. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Ron W. Kimbrol (P327B6) 527 South Rose Street Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)3*2-4970 (a/ii) ORDER ENTRY/ INVOICING Full-time position with local manufacturing company. Should have prior experience in a manufacturing environment using a com­ puterized system. Experience with use of CRT & PC’s a must. Must have good analytical skills along with superior oral and written communi­ cation skills. Submit resume and cover letter to: Pro Line Company. 106 Cook Road Hastinge, MI 49058-9626 Attn: Stephen H. Wales II OFFICE (Sl«)C234W0 ANYTIME I >2393 5. WALL LAKE RD. (M-43) DELTON. MICHIGAN 49046 local citizens showed up to express their disapproval of public nudity. One of tbe citizens in attendance, Doug Huntington of 6045 Hickory Road, said he was against public nudity for moral reasons. "If we legalize nudity in Barry Township, it's going to bring about moral degradation," be said. Huntington said he felt a township-wide ordinance was needed so that if the matter came up again in the future, the ordinance would prevent the question from having to be hashed over again. Wooer said those in violation of tbe ordinance can be fined up to $500. 00® 100® ’ 00® 100® 100® 100® *00® ’00® 100® ’00® 130® 130® 7 0000 130® 1 1356 3T6 10696 1255? 10Q6 117® 12066 12633 •2<69 10720 1 1596 11704 ’2139 ’1612 V518 ?3832 5000% 1 0000 HC HC 3116% 1604 5000% 10000 HC 5000% 1.0000 NC WC 50 X% 10000 HO KC 4720% 13593 50®*, 100® 5000% 1-0000 30 76% 16255 5000% 10000 KC «% ’5684 5000% 10000 82-61*. 7986 2595% 13268 5000% 10000 Mt 5000*7 10000 HO NC 28®*: 17307 50 00% 10000 NO 51 16 % 9773 5225*. 9569 5000% 10000 3607% 13134 5000% 10000 NC 50®% 100® 5000% 10000 MC 50 83 -. 9637 3854% 12974 5C®% 10000 5000% 10000 HC NO 4621% 1 0820 5000% 10000 00® 50®;. 100® MC 5000% ’ 00® 50® : 1 0000 Pursuant to Section 2113*A o< the Michigan General Property Tai Law the following staternent is published snowing equalization ratios ano multipliers necessary to compute indundual state equalized valuation for real and personal p’ooe'ty for 1992 assessments 1 For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners * Farmowners • Automobile Boeinem it — Bids must be in by Feb. 15 — Can be seen across from Freeport Supply. ► ► ► 1981 Ford 1-ton, F-350 with belly plow ■ minimum bld $3,000.00. 1978 GMC Pickup, % ton, 4 speed, with cover over back. 1966 Ford F-500 with belly plow NOTICE Of PUBLICATION TITLE ll-B SUMMER YOUTH PLAN February 11,1993 44 D% 5104% <589% 3182% <701% 42.41*. 4144% 39 58*: <010% 4664% <312% <272% 41 19*1 <306 4341 06% Village of Freeport has Three Trucks For sale to the Highest Bidder Village has the right to refuse any and all bids. Submit bids to Charlie Blough, Freeport Supply. erv KO available to the board. Thomas predicted that the issue would come up again. Cruttenden, Beckwith and Wilder will form Wooer brought samples of the Bedford Township ordinance with him to tbe Dec. 1 meeting of the township board, where 17 wc 5030*, 50M% 50®* i 50®*: 50 00% MC 50®*: 50®% 5C®% 50 ®% 50®% 50®*, 50®’, 50®', 5090% many residents had applied for a card and used the library in Freeport. KNOBLOCH REALTORS Mncultanl in® •30® US® 100® 100® 11382 •30® 00® 100® •30® 12031 100® 11860 9343 130® 100® when they could not reach agreement on fees with the Hastings Public Library last year. Thomas said he would like to know how should not try to catch, keep or raise wild birds, or any wild animal. EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION 50 00*1 50 00% 50 00*. 5000% 50 00% 433*: 5000'. 50®*: 50®% 503% 4156% 50 00*. 4216% 534% 5000% 5000*1 payment to tbe Freeport Library was being sent. The board bad contracted with the Freeport Library for service to township residents weak from not getting enough calcium, be said. Lakfier stressed to the children that no one Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 979* *0215 9952 1004 • 0627 i C333 township employees, and setting the hourly rate for hiring an employee to work in the township office at $4.25 per hour. The figure would apply to future employees: there are currently no employees in the office. Cruttenden reminded the board that the last A beautiful start waiting for your finish. Fabulous 30x50 frame barn (would make a groat homo). Electric, septic, and wall aro in place. High efficiency furnace already installed, both and one room partially finished. Potential f e»*2 000 square foot of living aroo. Sets on 10 acres .............................................................................. $39,900. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 5105% 4895% 5024': Br> Carttor 49®’. Cas:*’:4618’, 463-. MBt-V 5069*. Mope <610% inrr; 5289*. Joftnyown <87frrjeY.< 50®% ?r»5eriie 4910% 5022*. Rut'ane >»3-ape 502’ 4783 ; vnee Sprags 49 33 its fee schedule, raising the mileage rate to 28 cents a mile for business driving by look. He displayed a hawk that someone had stolen and fed meat from the store. The bird was not healthy, and had problems with its legs. In fact, all of the hawk's bones were He also said he would like to know how many township residents were using the Hastings library. Noting that those figures were not made advice. The board also approved two revisions in weighs three pounds, four ounces. That’s because all birds that fly have hollow bones, so they weigh less than they The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held Feb. 9, 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8 00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Asjiri township, and requested a raise from $175 to $210 in the retainer, and an increase in the hourly rale for legal work, from $75 to $90 an hour. Cruttenden said it was the first request for a raise from Hudson since 1987. Wilder asked Cruttenden to call and ques­ tion other attorneys, to see the township was "getting a good deal." "This may be the best deal in town, but we don’t know," he said. She agreed and said she also would try to find out what fees are charged by the Michigan Township Association for its legal said. Guesses on the white bird’s weight ranged from 40 to 25 to four pounds. The owl really • NOTICE • Assessment cided table a decision on whether to pay at­ torney Richard Hudson a retainer and hourly fee. Hudson has been doing legal work for the In he NUDITY...(continued from page 1) LCC's regulations "would not prohibit opinion that we rushed through it, and we didn’t. You’re finding fault with the commit­ tee." Wilder put in the last word before the vote, saying. "The issue is that things were not done properly; there were things they (the committee members) didn’t know." The motion failed with Wilder, Peck and Black voting to reopen the discussion and Thomas, Crultendcn. Beckwilh and Treasurer Diana Phillips voting "no." In other business Monday, the board de­ Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and the Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area will be submitting a Summer Youth Employment and Training Plan for funds provided under the Title ll-B Job Training Partnership Act of 1982, as administered by the Michi­ gan Department of Labor. The Summer Youth Plan describes the activities and services designed to meet the needs of disadvantaged youths ages 14-21, inclusive, who are experiencing barriers to obtaining employment. Total funding requested for the 1993 program is $814,352, to serve approximately 373 JTPA-eligible participants. A Basic Skills/Career Exploration Program will provide basic skills assessment, reading comprehension and math computation skills training for participants asses­ sed below the seventh grade level, and exposure to occupational clusters and businesses for 14-15 year old youths. $227,780 has been allocated to serve 158 participants. Special programs will serve special-needs and other target groups such as the handicapped. A Basic Skllls/Work Experience Program for 16-21 year old youths will enhance math and reading skills, develop future employability and serve as a transition to the full-time work force $458,520 has been allocated to serve 215 participants. The final SYETP Plan will be available for public inspection beginning February 15. 1993, at the major public libraries in Barry. Branch and Calhoun Counties. The Plan will be available for public inspection at the Barry County Building, County Clerk's Office. 220 W. State Street, in Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p m. The Plan also will be available for public review at the Branch County Building, County Clerk s Office. 31 Division Strtut. Coldwater, Michigan, belween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Clerk s Office. 315 West Green Street. Marshall. Michigan. Questions and comments are to be addressed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Officials, in care of the Mid Counties Employ­ ment and Training Consortium. Inc.. P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Michigan. 49016. Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. ■Ik OLIN G. BUNDY 12S W. Mill Street, Hastings “ (616) 945-9568 Representing % Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. Pennock Employee off the Month THERESA ROLFE Theresa Rolfe. Secretary/Receptiontst in Rehabilitation Services on first shift, has been selected by the Employee Committee of Pennock Hospital as February Employee of the Month. Tern began working part time at Pennock Hospital in October. 1989. in the Rehabilitation Services Dept . and in February. 1990. she became full time In this capacity, she coordinates the work of the Rehabilitation Services Office. including scheduling patients, transcription of patient notes, typing reports, telephone and patient reception, time card preparation, maintaining the contract accounts, monthly billing for Rehab Services and the Fitness Center, and much more Tern's cheerful attitude of cooperation and helpfulness is evident throughout the day. from adjusting her personal schedule to arrive early to meet the department's needs, to completing tasks in a timely manner and going out of her way to do thoughtful and considerate things for others (both patients and co workers) She consistently volunteers to help without being asked to Terri has a good understanding of how the entire hospital works as a team and who is tbe best person to contact for any specific reason or concern She anticipates the needs of the staff and the department and sometimes, even before others recognize the need. Tern has taken action to improve the situation Tern gives the department a feeling of security because she has a handle on everything and organizes and manages it well Her cooperative and fnendly manner with other depart­ ments and physicians' offices also represent the hospital well and make her deserving of this recognition Congratulation*. Terri! PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 B �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 11, 1993 — Page 11 Pleasantview third graders learn to make stained glass Sarah Swank, (first row, left to right) David Miller, Sara Wank, (second row) R.J. Williams, teacher Jan Cummins and Cart Caldwell show the stained glass pieces that they made. Dad Gary Wank visited the class room to show what he does for relaxation. He makes stained glass items for his family and friends. Gary Wank came to his daughter's third grade class and helped the students make stained glass. Using their pieces, he will make a big collage to hang in their room. He displays one ol his works. It's "hats off" at Southeastern Elementary A stained glass kaleidoscope made of stained glass is very popular with the Pleasantview students. John Holden takes his turn looking at the fas­ cinating mixture of colors. The chance to wear any hat they liked was met with enthusiasm by the kids at Southeastern recently during ‘Hal Day.* These representatives of the school met in the Ibrary and doffed their bonnets for the camera. Finalists in Barry County Christian School's recent spelling bee for fifth through eighth grades were (back row, from left) Carrie Westra, Vanessa Hurless, Dan Potter, (front row) Steven Meek, Tina Miller, Diane Burkett and Christopher Hurless. The spelling bee champion was Steven Meek. Runner-up was Diana Burkett. Champion spellers! Finalists in Barry County Christian School's geography bee for fifth through eighth grades were (from left, back row) Carrie Westra. Greg Cason, Toni Jacinto, Shanna Lancaster, (front row) Christopher Hurtess, Diana Burkett, Andy Roush, Steven Meek and Dan Potter Hastings Elementary "Just Say No" club holds sliding party In addition to learning to "Just Say No* the members of the Northeastern amtidrug club also ieam that there are many things you can say ‘yes' too One fun thing to do in the wintertime is the annual Northeastern Elementary district-wide sledding party held recently. Shown here are students enjoying the wintery conditions while they slide Seventh-grader Shanna Lancaster was the winner of the geography bee. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11. 1993 Saxon eagers hold off late Delton surge for 4th straight win by Kurt Luttermoscr Sports Writer Delton's comeback bid in the final six minutes of a nonleaguc game with Hastings Tuesday night fell short. 51-44. The loss dropped the Panthers to 2-11 overall, while Hastings improved to 10-4 with its fourth consecutive victory. If Delton is to have a big game, the bulk of the team's scoring must be provided by its two big offensive guns, senior center Jay Anncn and junior swingman Jeff Taylor. While Annen consistently found the mark, scoring 24 points and collecting 13 rebounds. Taylor misfired, scoring only one point in the first half and finishing with nine. The Saxons had trouble shooting as well, finishing a dismal 34 percent from the field. Panther coach Jim Hogoboom did find some good things to say about the team's effort, particularly in the second half. “We tried to make some passes that we couldn't or shouldn't have tonight." remarked the coach. "After the first half, with Taylor having an off night, our philosophy was to have Jay to touch the ball as much as possible." Taylor may have been too busy guarding Hastings' "Mr. Consistent." Malt Brown, who seem to answer any Delton basket with one of his own. Though Brown made only six of 17 shots, his baskets came after Delton's quick scores. At the 5:00 mark in the third quarter. Hastings coach Dennis O'Mara, instructed Brown to rotate and help on defense after he missed an assignment. Brown responded in a different manner with two straight baskets, pushing Hastings' lead to 32-19 with the last Driton’a Morgan McGowan dribbias pest Hastings* Bryan Sherry en route to the Mfcat. photo Perry Hardin score via the back door pass. Despite Brown's temporary lapse, O'Mara was pleased overall with his team's defensive effort. "We hung in there (defensively) when we Maple Valley outlasts foe in double OT had to. because our offense was just non­ existent, " he said. Hogoboom felt part of Taylor's offensive woes were a result of defending Brown most of the night. "Taylor was chasing Brown all night, and I Matt Brown (24) displays his cool touch with a shot from the top of the key against Delton. think that fatigued him a bit," he said. Though their field goal percentage was low. Hastings did have a balanced attack. Bryan Sherry matched Brown's 12 points, and Brad Gee and Jesse Lyons, scored nine apiece. The Saxons, now in third place in the Twin Valley Conference standings with a 5-4 record, will travel to ILltsdale on Friday. Delton, which is 2-8 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association, will visit league leader and state-ranked Battle Creek Pennfieid oo the same night. District mat pairings set Delton will be host for a four-team district wrestling tournament Wednesday. Feb. 17. for wrestling team districts. Middleville will square off against Hastings at 5:30 p.m. on mat No. 1. Simultaneously on mat two. Wayland and Delton face off and will meet tbe winner of Middleville-Hastings in the championship match, slated for a 7 p.m. start. A Class B team district tournament also will be held at Lakewood next Wednesday afternoon. announced its pairings. Lakewood will meet Ionia at 5 p.m.. with tbe winner facing Caledonia at 6:40 p.m. In the other contest at 6:40. Lowell and Portland will square off The championship match will follow shortly after. Though times and place have been named for Maple Valley's squad, match-ups have yet to be drawn. The teams in Maple Valley's team district pairing include Olivet. Pottersville and host Bellevue. First-round action for all four teams gets under way at 6 p.m.. followed by the championship match at 7:30 p.m. SPORTS Forfeits help Saxon , matmen beat Marshall Forfeits were the story Tuesday night in Marshall, as the Hastings wrestling team emerged the beneficiary of no opposing grapplcr in four weight classes. Though the Saxons forfeited the 103-lb. match, they did manage to pull out a 42-27 victory to lift their Twin Valley Conference dual meet record to 5-2. After Clayton MacKenzie's (119) win by forfeit. Mike Opoicki (125) pinned Mike Kellogg at 1:39. The next Hastings wins came via (you guessed it) the forfeit. Tim Cook (135) and Tom Brighton (140) took home victories without breaking a sweat. At 145, Brad Thayer scored a 7-4 decision overpower Vikings over Chad Wheeler and Darrell Slaughter (152) followed Thayer’s win with a 9-5 deci­ sion over Chris Hug. three s" Tuesday at LJrewood. The visiting Comets hit ten three-pointers oo the night en route to 63-43 triumph. Dwayne Bjork led Lakewood with 12 points, making 10 of 10 from the charity stripe. Steve Netzell contributed eight points tn the losing effort. Rick Holler paced Grand Ledge with 22 points. 15 of those from three-point land. Lakewood, now 3-10 overall and still 1-5 in the conference, will travel to Mason Friday for a Capital Circuit contest. Trojan spikers win 2 matches Middleville's volleyball team visited Lowell Monday night to take on both Ionia and the host. The Trojans captured all four matches, downing Lowell first. 15-6. 15-3, then winning 17-15. and 15-7 over Ionia. Carla Ploeg had 15 service points on the night and Laura Donker contributed three aces to the win. Setter Jaime Strater led tbe team with eight assists. Middleville's team record is now 1&-8-5.31 in the O-K Blue Conference, and travels to Byron Center tonight. Jayvees triumph over Delton Mike Williams led the Hastings junior varsity basketball team Tuesday night with 13 points and provided 7 rebounds in the Saxons' victory over Delton. 39-30. Eric Sorenson pulled down a team-high eight rebounds and Fred Giles dished out seven assists. The Saxons garnered 18 points in the fourth quarter. putting the game exit of rexh. The team travels to Hillsdale Friday night. Scoring a career-high 38 pointa and providing hit team with leadership, sophomore Gabe Priddy, sparked his team to an 81-75 victory in double overtime over visiting Galesbwg-Augusta. Priddy also had six assists and nine rebounds oo the night If you would have told Ltoos coach, Jerry Reese that his team would finish with 81 Grand Ledge threes Grand ledge, a Class A basketball power, swarmed all over the Vikings with "killer Lions feeling 'Priddy good* Joining MxKenzie. Cook and Brighton, tbe Saxons Jon Andrus captured, rather ac­ cepted. six points in a forfeit in the 160 class. Hastings dropped tbe following three matches before Sparky Weedall (275) pinned Mike Fitzpatrick at 2:30 to finish off tbe evening. In earlier Saxon jayvee mat action. Tom Moore (119) and Chad Curtis (125) pinned their opponents in consecutive contests, Moore in 2:49 over Rick Amaro and Curtis al 3:00 even over Scott JaQues. „ The Saxons will take their 5-2 Vaal meet record into the Twin Valley Conference meet Saturday. Feb. 13. They will take MH in a Class B team liiqpirt tournament next Wednesday. Feb. 175* Delton. < Trojans let one slip away Up by eight points with three minutes left, Middleville appeared to have the game well in hand Tuesday. With Jeff Roodvoels his usual dominant self, with 22 points and 10 rebounds, the Trojans seemed poised to even their overall record at 7-7. Instead they dropped to 6-8.4-6 in the O-K Blue Conference by losing a heartbreaker at Kellogsville. 55-54. Tbe Trojans managed to push their usual 50 or so shots a game to a total of 63 on tbe night. Coach Kun Holzhueter said he felt the team was successful getting the ball inside to Roodvoeis. "We had a good night posting Jeff inside and that really seemed to work for us." he said. Yet. of those 63 shots, most from the inside, the Trojans only convened on 33 percent of them. Another problem arose late in the founh when Middleville missed on three one-on-one attempts. Free throw shooting according to Holzhueter. did the Trojans in. "While we missed our free throw opportunities, they capitalized, scoring eight in the last three minutes." noted Holzhueter. Sophomore Andy Brewer had a fine night for the Trojans, chipping in seven points, five steals and five assists. Holzhueter also cited the play from bis bench, where BJ. West answered with six points when called upon. Kellogsville's leading scorer was Brent Backing with 15. This is Middleville's second straight game in which it allowed a big lead slip away. The Trojans led Godwin by 15 Friday night before losing. "Everything seems to be snowballing tbe wrong way for us," said a dejected Holzhueter. Middleville will next face Tri-Unity at home Friday night in a nonleague coolest. Panther spikers lose to Gull Lake by Kurt Luttermoscr Sports Writer Delton volleyball coach Karen Leinaar appeared to be frustrated before the her team's match with Gull Lake Monday night. With a talented squad, she said she feels her team of eight seniors and six juniors should relax and have fun rather than play ' mind games," as she puts it. But the Panthers failed to overcome their problem, losing in a non-conference match to a talented, state-ranked Blue Devil team in quick fashion. 15-0 and 15-5. "I figured we should have a more steady team." said Leinaar. "Instead, it's been like a roller coaster season, one night we re hot. then I don't know what happens." Leinaar at one point in the first contest screamed "We re all standing still!" The coach juggled her lineup of Laura Campbell. Jan Conine, Kelly Chambless, Kelly Jansen. Krista Harrington a*.J Kim Whitaker throughout the night, but to no avail. Whitaker stayed for the most part in the line-up. She ended up with six spikes. Delton now stgkds at 10-13-8 overall and 2-2 in the KaianSoo Valley Association. Results froar Wednesdays matchup at Battle Creek PenjieM were not available. The team williplty host to Middleville next Tuesday, Feb. 46. total points, be might have bet tbe house and farm against it. "It took us awhile to get on track," said Reese. "We were down at one time by 12, and nothing seem to be working for awhile." At the half, the Lions were down by two. 33-31. The rest of the game saw both teams trade leads, setting up tbe dramatic final quarter. With 26 seconds left oo tbe clock and down by three, Greg Gam. who finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, took a shot from three-point land swishing it through. Gam's tying basket knotted things up at 65. sending the game to the first overtime. Both teams scored six points in the first extra session, but the in the second OT, it was all Priddy and Maple Valley. Priddy scored eight of the Lions' 10 points to seal the win. Mike Trowbridge added 12 points and nine rebounds and Justin Lake had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Lions. For the Rams, Casey Purscll scored a career-high 34 points. Maple Valley with the win, now stands at 5-9 overall. 2-1 in SMAA play, host? Bellevue fa Friday clash. BOWLING SCORES Mouse Mixed 9 * A Wiggle 54-26; Four Nutz 54-26; Lucky Strikes 50-30; 3 Ponies Tack 47-33; Odd Balls 461/2-331/2; Middle Lakers 45-35; Sears Service 43 1/2 36 1/2; Mixed Nuts 41 1/2-38 1/2; Ten Pins 41-39; Gillons Construc­ tion 41-39; Rocky Four 40-40; Heads Out 37-43; Keglen 36-44; Four R’r 34 1/2-45 1/2; 4 Stars 32-48; Late Comen 31-49; Big O's 27-53; Bye 21-59. Mens High Games & Series M. McKee 581; D. Sean 182; H. Service 193-547; R. Robbins 185; B. Keeler 214-558; C. Purdum, Jr. 217-564; B. Dolan 177; H. Keeler 205; G. Service 183-503; J. Service 189; R. Hildenbnnd 175; J. Kasinsky 215; C. Hobert 189-501; R. Roush 189-531; W. Brodock 194-528; M. Lydy 177-490. Womens High Games & Series B. Wilkins 503; M Sean 220-530; B. Hugh­ es 199-529; K. Keeler 175; P. Castleberry 173; M. Garber 187-482; D. Snyder 224-570. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 57-31: Hecker's Ins. 47-40; Good Time Pizza 45-43; Dorothy's Hairstyling 45-43; D.J. Electric 42-46; Kent Oil 40%47%; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 40-48; Al and Pete's Sport Shop. Good Games and Series - H. Coenen 199-472; J. Donnini 175-446; B. Hanford 141-391; L. Schantz 156-430; M. Garber 167-478; S. Pennington 187-531; K. Fowler >57-443; J. Hamilton 169-449; T. Elliston 147-416; J. Richardson 193-496; J. Decker 181-483; B. Hathaway 176-449; G. Olis 223-546; S. Wilt 167-445. Goad games - M. Merrick 166; D. Coenen 172; D. Morawski 164; J. McMillen 172: D. Brumm 165; L. Elliston 171; J. Elliston 160. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 53-31; Misfits 52-32; Cornerstone Realty 43-41; Hair Care Center43-41; Nashville Locker4l-43; Valley Realty 40-44: Mace's Ph. 4044; Nash. Chiropractic 3945; Varney's Stables 3846: Lifestyles 31-53. High Games and Series - B. Hathaway 223-536; K. Becker 194-194-503; M. Dull 181488; B. Vrogindewey 169491; V. Slodum 173475; L. Yoder 183472; J. Lewis 170471; S. Pennington 173470: E. Vanasee 172466; B. Johnson 177465; G. Otis 174463; D. Bums 169452: D. Brewer 147-391; R. Barclay 144-382: S. Mennell 140-373; A. Terrian 107-301; C. Watson 150; M. Beckwith 158; S. Everett 157; J. Morgan 164; B. Smith 151. Sunday Night Mixed . Die Hard 57-35; Red and Blxk 56-36; BSers 55-33: Rude Ones 54-38: H & H 53-39; Alley Cats 5240; Really Rotten 5141: Wanders 5042; Left Overs 4943; Load Hogs. 4745: Friends 4646; TNT 4646; Holey Rollers 4547; Country Kin 4147; Misfits 40-52; Hooter Crew 37-55; Get Along Gang 34-58. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Allen 189; C.Keeler 196500; J. Barnum 213-589; R. Ogden 203-514; K. Lambeth 190490; D. McCurkin 174457; G. Snyder 176501; R. Little 215-539; J. Woody 186: M. Trowbridge 178407. Womens Good Games and Series - D. Keeler 197472; L. Allen 169; L. Barnum 203- 528; L. Friend 145-376; S. Cross 166416; K. Becker 199-532: D. Vancamp 204- 520; A. Snyder 188456; M. Trobridge 130-300. Thursday Angels McDonalds 61-19; Hardluck Bowlers 47-33; Nashville Chirop. 40-32; Stefano's Pizza 37%42%; GAD 33%-46%; Unknowns 33 % 42%; Olde Towne Tavern 3141; Ray James Elec 24%-39%. Good Games and Series - C. Franks 141; B.G. Cuddahee 169433; B.L. Cuddahee 188-183-538; J. Lewis 163; M. Nizero-wski 138; T. Daniels 180; L. Tilley 183-508; B. Causault 158; C. Griffith 139; C. Garrett 161-150; L. Aspinall 188-177; B. Jones 202-19-538; R. Haight 217; B Whitaker 180, Monday Mixers Rowdie Giris 52%-35%; Outward Ap­ pearance 51-37; Miller Real Estate 49-39; Dads Post 8241 4840; Jo's Bookkeeping 4840; Three Ponies Txk 47-39; Deweys Auto Body 4640; Girrbachs 4543; Two J's 43%-44%; Grandmas Plus One 4345: Michelob 37%-50%; Hastings Bowl 37%-50%; Sabre Manufacturing 3652; T.M, Lassies 30-58. Good Games and Series - S. Lancaster 232-508; S. Nash 171460; D. Bums 161453; D. Kelley 200-517; S. Dryer 178455; N. Morgan 197462: S. VanDenburg 206570: M. Hodges 170461; B. Morgan 182466; J. Rice 200470: H. Hewitt 184470. Good Games - G. Cochran 148: L. Perry' 179; B. Anders 161; D. Hughes 155; P. Steortz 171; S. Moore 154. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11, 1993 — Page 13 Area legislators discuss 'Team 14' tax cut plan J-Ad Graphics News Service Taxes, spending and school finance reform were tbe main topics discussed at Monday's Legislative Coffee at the County Seat Restaurant. State Senator Jack Welborn told the audience of his concerns with the recent "Team 14" tax shift proposal. The plan calls for a reduction in property taxes and replaces the lost revenue to the schools with a state income tax increase, from 4.6 to 6 percent. Ijuer on. .he plan says, the people of Michigan could vote to replace the income tax increase with a sales tax hike. Welborn said education people he talked to were concerned that Gov. John Engler's property cax cut proposal was too large and would seriously affect the funding of the public schools. Welborn said he was in favor of a property tax cut. but added that such a cut would be offset by an overall 15 percent increase in property tax assessments. "The cut is a good step in the right direction." Welborn said, "but it doesn't measure up when the public sees it because it doesn't have a freeze on assessment increases." Welborn also said Michigan needs to lower its properly taxes if businesses in the state are to remain competitive. He compared agricultural assessments in Michigan, which run S33.18/acre. with those of Indiana ($8.11 /acre) and Ohio ($9.42/acre). "You can see the real need for some issues dealing with the property taxes." Welborn said. Suite Senator Joanne Emmons, who will likely represent Barry County after 1994 with rcdistricllng, said she supports Gov. Engler's proposal because she feels "He's serious about cutting property taxes." She said where you live should not affect the funding of your schools. "We have a responsibility to all kids in Michigan to try and level that playing field," she said. Emmons also called for a reduction in taxes on businesses. She said high business taxes are causing a migration of business and people from Michigan to other states. "We need to keep the job providers from leaving", she said. "(The police)... have got to have justification for the judge that there is a dangerous situation and it's necessary," Welborn said. Another crime prevention tool allows for the placing of wire taps co the phones of drug dealers. The senate will also be considering a drug dealer liability bill which allows people harmed by drug dealers to sue them in class action suits, Welborn said. During one of the coffee's lighter moments. Hastings' mayor. Mary Lou Gray, presented Senator Emmons with a key to the city. Emmons was presented with tbe key in honor of her first visit to Hastings. She said she was visiting the area to become familiar with the people and their concerns. Hastings and other parts of Barry County will join Emmons' 23rd District In 1995 when redistricting takes place. "I've never gotten a key to a city. I'm impressed. Thank you." Eammons said. Members ot Vermontville's Syrup Festival Court are (from left) Stephanie Wakley. alternate queen Shannon Derherder, Queen Sara Kinyon and Melissa Melvin. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons (left) was presented with a key to the city by Hastings' mayor. Mary Lou Gray. This was Emmons' first visit to Hastings, she wil represent Barry County after 1994 redistrictmg She added that money saved by businesses could be used to provide new jobs for people who are unemployed. State Rep. Bob Bender said he supports the "Team 14" proposal, calling it a "good approach." He said it was better than the Engler’s "Cut & Cap" proposal last November and would raise school funding to a stale average of $4,85(Vstudeni. up from $4,700 per student. He urged the audience members who supported the plan to contact their legislators and let them know. Another part of Monday's discussion centered on Engler's recommendation to take $130 million in pre-funding from tbe medical care portion of the public school employees' retirement fund and use it to pay part of this year’s $360 million budget deficit. Bender explained to the audience that the money being taken is actually pan of a sum of money put in the account in 1983. Bender said the money was left over from that year's 38 percent income tax hike, which generated more money than the governor at that time wanted known. Bender said Ute administration look the money and hid it in the school employees' fund. They literally buried hundreds of millions of dollars into the fund. Thai's why there's a several hundred million reserve built up there." Bender said. One member of the audience expressed her resentment al Engler taking the money from the fund and said she was concerned that the money's removal will hurt tbe fund's ability to pay retirement. Bender said he does not believe the removal of the money would jeopardize the S«e TEAM 14' continued cn page 14 The Hastings Syrup Queen selected by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Stxtccn-year-old Sara Kinyon has been se­ lected to reign as queen of Vermontville's 53rd annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Being involved in the syrup festival is a family tradition. Sara's grandmother Arline Hokanson was a member of the syrup queen's court during tbe second annual festi­ val. Stephanie Wakley, daughter of Steve and Cathi Wakley. "I’ve been involved with the Maple Synip and marching in the junior high and high school bands in the parades," Sara said in an essay written for the queen competition. A junior at Maple Valley High School. Sara plays tbe flute and piccolo and is active in tbe school's concert and marching band. She has participated in freshman and junior candidates after a Vermontville Lions Club dinner Tuesday night at the Vermontville Congregational Chinch. Council and tbe Prom Committee. varisty volleyball, served on tbe Student Criteria for selecting tbe queen includes a knowledge of maple syrup making and tbe town’s festival, appearance, f use. speaking and Mary Ward, was named alternate queen. Serving on tbe court are Melissa Melvin, and the ability to represent th; community. daughter of Earlcne and Terry King; and held tbe last full weekend of April. Sara will be crowned during tbe festival, ( Words tor Y’s ) BOWLING YMCA Youth Council's Mem Basketboll Standings C League W-L Ag. Boys............................................................... 5-1 Riverbend..............................................................4-2 Viatec.....................................................................3-3 Hastings Mutual................................................. 2-3 Miller Real Estate............................................. 0-5 Thursdxi Twtaerx Hastings Bowl 49 Vi - 34 36; Shamrock Tavern 48-36; Milcher T Custom Painting 4716-3616; Simply Nuts 4416-3916; Geukes Market 38164516; Bowman Ref 27-57. High Games and Series - J. Conner 154; P. Wright 189-467; M. Blair 188-429; S. BacheMer 159; D Staines 170489; K. Hooten 174; M Eaton 185; M. Hodges 169490; P Guy 187; D Banimus 214-513: P. Arends 171; L. Barnum 213-565. A League Hamilton Exc......................................................5-0 Petersons.............................................................. 3-2 Hastings Savings and Loan.............................. I -4 B Lengwe: Minor Clearview Properties......................................... 6-0 Larry Poll Realty............................................... 5-1 Garrisons.............................................................. 4-3 Viking.................................................................... 3-4 Fiberglass.............................................................. 1-6 Flex Fab.................................................................. 1-6 B League: Minor L.W. Merchants.................................................6-1 Cappon Oil.......................................................... 6-2 Piston Ring.......................................................... 4-4 Bosky.................................................................... 3-5 Graphic Embrodery.......................................... 2-5 Greenfield Guards............................................. 0-7 Thursday L.M.1 Hummers 46-30; Something Simple 46-30; Algonquin Farm 44-32; Weltons 43-33; Lef­ tovers 4016-35'6; Question Marks 39-37; Slow Pokes 3716-3816; Marys 37'6-3816; Bosleys 3640; Valley Realty 3541; Varneys 28164746; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 23-53. Good Games and Series - B Johnson 168482; P Fisher 165473; J Power 168437; B. Burton 168430; C. Ryan 171405; C Stuart 160; M. Atkinson 171; R. Kuempel 157; P. Hamilton 150; C. Pond 147. J. Mead 145; N. Hummel 143; K. Mizer 140; I Seeber 137 Results C League: Riverbend 23 vs. Viatec 25; Ag Boys 38 vs. Hastings Mutual 23. B Minor League Viking 39 vs. Larry Poll Realty 44; Clearview Properties 51 vs. Gar­ risons 45; Hastings Fiberglass 42 vs. Flexfab 54. B Minor League: Lakewood Merchants 72 vs. Graphic Embrodery 49; Bosley Phamaracy 73 vs. Greenfield Guards 56; Cappon Oil 61 vs. Piston Ring 73. A League: Hastings Savings and Loan 63 vs. Hamiltons Excavating 75; Petersons won by forfeit over Greenfield Guards. YMCA Youth Council’s Adah Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Kelly............................................................... 6-0-0 White................................................................. 4-2-0 Yellow............................................................... 4-1-0 Navy...................................................................2-3-0 Maroon.............................................................. 1-3-0 Lt. Blue..... .........................................................1-4-0 Red......................................................................0-5-0 Results Yellow 10 vs. Red 2; Navy 4 vs. Lt. Blue 2; Kelly 10 vs White I "LOVE LINES" Festival all of my life: tap dancing in the talent show, helping out with tbe 4-H floats Sara, daughter of Ben and I.oa Kinyon of Mulliken, was chosen from a field of four Shannon Dcnhcrder. daughter of Dennis Valentine's Day BANNER Rec. »3 Outlaws 164; Cartton Center Ex. 14-6; Freeport Supply 13-7; Fairchilds 12-8; Classic Realty 11-9; Barry Auto 9-11; Davis Roofing 8-12; Freeport Elevator 8-12; Drunk 8-12. High Game and Series - D. Endres 171456; R. Neymeiyer 181407; D. Fox 212496; D. McKelvy 194495; I. Spencer 169452; R. Binkowski 152405; S. Chipman 179452; B. Dell 202-560; M PotTitt 187493; B Buehler 193489; D George 192-514; D Lenord 210-547. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Crazy Ones 17-7; Cripples 15-9; Mustangs 13-11; Red Barons 11-13; Ball Bangers 9-15; Bud 7-17. Mens Good Games and Series - M Vaughn 177492; D Smith 191463; S. Pond 148424; B. Frtsbic 164409; B Ruthruff 170; S Redman 166; L. Tracy 164; P Dryer 157; F. Wagner 149; D Carpenter 147 Womens Good Games and Series - B. Tracy 177475; I Ruthruff 166460; S. Patten 163426; J Vaughn 156; D Carpenter 142. C Pond 132; A King 126 TO MY HUSBAND DICK My One and Only! Happy Valentine's Day 1 love you* Pam TO MY THREE favorite guys Love you lots, Dick, Joe and David Love, wife and Mom JESSICA A CORY Roses are red, violets are blue, the sweetest thing that ever happened to us was when we had you two! Lots of love, Mom and Dad BRIAN, Just so you'll never forget how special you are to me... Happy Valentine's Day Kay WITH LOVE TO MARY Be my Valentine Love ya, Mike DEAREST BABY CAKES you are my only Valentine Love, Pizza Man DEAREST TIM, Chocolate is nice and sugar is sweet but not as sweet as you. Your loving wife, Karen DENNIS, With all of our love You work so hard for us and we don’t say it enough We love you, Scott, Jeremy and Tammy ELVIS (CHUCK) MARBLE Happy Valentine’s Day! you hunk of burnin love 1 Love You, Janet GRANDMA ALLEN Happy Valentine’s Day! We love you!! Dick, Pam, Jessica & Cory GRANDMA SWAN 2 little cupids sending this message your way; We hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Shelley and Tina GREG, I will always love you. Happy Valentine's Day! Holly HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Lanny The best is yet to come Love, Kassi B. BARNEY, If I could hug you everytime I think about you, you’d be smooshed. Love, Lori TO MY SNUGGLEBUNNY Roses are red, violets are blue, this may be corny, but I sure do love you! Happy Valentine’s Day Honey! Your wife, Laurie TO SHARON Happy Valentine’s Day Soon we will be celebrating 8 years of marriage. I will still say ‘yes’ April 19. I Love you, Steve VALENTINE'S DAY! Darren, Chad and Marian Love you guys! REBECCA A. Your the best thing that has ever happened to us. We Love You! Happy Valentine’s Day Mom and Dad HAPPY HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to my three special Valentines, Seth, Justin and Hilary Love, Grandma H. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Krispy Kritler Love ya ROBERT, Your heart is pure as gold With all my love Happy Valentine’s Day Dot SARAH, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY Grandma A Grandpa Hause. Grandma A Grandpa Ellsworth, Great-Grandma A Grandpa Wilkins, Grandma A Grandpa Cook. Love, Stanley A Daniel HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to Mom & Dad Rogen Vent & Shari * kids Steve A Terri A kids Love, daughter A Mom HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Dickie Poo! —Sio Gin A Sherri Shanack A A.C. loo Guess who? Hope this helps! I do love you. Marlto SCOTT A JEREMY Guess what? We love you, we love you always. Mom A Dad STEVE, Feb. 14 will be the only day of lhe year I won’t have a head ache. I Love you, Patty P.S. bring the Tylenol JODY, JACOB, JEREMY & ERIC Happy Valentine’s Day 1 Love You Mom SWEET SWEET: Married 51 years to my Swede Remember that rainy night in Hastings, Nebraska? Gary MANTH, Meet you in the middle..someday. Your little girl TED: We love you very, very much! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love always. Deb, Angie and Douglas MICHAEL I love you and miss you when you’re al GRSBM. Love always, Lisa NAN AND PAPA, Happy Valentine’s Day! I love ycu! Sec you soon! XOXO Your Little Angel NED NELSEN, You need to be shot by cupid... Sec you for dinner? Love, Judy WITH LOVE TO LOIS, My Valentine, TO JIMMY & CHARITY We love you both very much! Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Dad & Mom TO JIMMY, Hippy Valentine’s Day Love your Turkey TO MY HUSBAND JIM, I’ve told you I love you for 25 years and I'm not gonna stop now! Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Alice t �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 11. 1993 Plainwell man pleads 'not guilty* to assault charges A 37-year-old Plainwell man pleaded not guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to charges that he assaulted another man with the intent to kill him Jan. 4 in Orangeville Township. Rodney L. Fitzpatrick of 7635 S. Marsh Roau, allegedly went to the home of his estranged wife in the early morning hours of Jan. 4. Upon discovering another man at the residence, Fitzpatrick is accused of breaking into the home and assaulting the man with a .22 caliber pistol. Shots were fired but no one was injured, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Fitzpatrick is charged with assault with intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison; assault with a handgun, which carries a maximum five year prison sentence; carrying a handgun while committing a felony, punishable by two years in prison, and carrying a pistol with an unlawful intent, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. . A Feb. 25 pre-trial date was set. A Shelbyville man also accused of assault with intent to murder was arraigned in Barry Circuit Court Thursday. Emil W. Sniezck. Jr.. 38. of 11127 Keller Road, stood mute to charges that he tried to murder Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary in Prairieville Township Dec. 19. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Sniezck allegedly grabbed Frary's gun and threatened to kill him during a fight the two had in the Pine Lake Grocery Store parking lot. Frary was trying to remove Sniczek from sentenced to 12 months in jail for receiving and concealing a stolen CD playerThe sentence will be served consecutively with a six month jail sentence from another case. In that previous case. Shoemaker was another person's car, where Sniezek was sleeping, when the scuffle began. Sniezck is charged with assault with the accused of writing bogus checks Shoemaker pleaded guilty to the receiving charge Jan. 7 in exchange for the dropping of intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison; possessing a firearm while committing a felony, which carries a maximum 2 year prison sentence; and resisting an officer, a misdemeanor punish­ able by two years in jail. A Feb. 25 pre-trial date was set. a charge of breaking and entering and another charge of receiving and concealing a stolen watch. The items were taken Nov. 9 from a shop owned by Shoemaker's father. Shoemaker admitted helping Mark B. Smith. 21. of 7704 Lindsey Road. Dellon. break into the shop In other court business: • Steven J. Hall. 17. of 55 N. Payne Rd.. Middleville, was sentenced to 12 months in jail on a charge of attempted breaking and entering. Hall pleaded guilty to the charge Jan. 7 in exchange for the dropping of a charge of breaking and entering and an embezzlement charge from an unrelated incident. Hall was originally accused of attempting to burglarize a house on Bassett Lake Road in September. • Shelbyville resident James R. Shoemaker. 19. of 11595 W. Saddler was and carry the items away. Smith was sentenced to 12 months in prison and four years probation on a charge of entering a house without breaking in. Smith was also required to pay $2,500 in costs. Smith pleaded guilty to the charge Jan. 7 in exchange for the dropping of a charge of breaking and entering. • Jason B. Royal. 20. of 4891 Lawrence Road. Nashville, pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, a PA 25 promises education changes • FIRST OF A SERIES • by Jean Gallup Staff Writer iSecause of state-required sweeping changes in what and bow students are taught, and the Michigan Department of Education adminis­ Fire at rural home under investigation The house located at 8816 Freeport Ave. just north of the village past M-50 burned early Monday morning. The Freeport Volunteer Fire depart­ ment responded to the alarm and was assisted by the Caledonia Fire depart­ ment. Freeport Fire Chief Gib Townsend would give no details about the blaze because the cause is under investigation. Fire Inspector Tom Kelly out of Kentwood did the initial investigation on Monday. It is unknown if the house was occupied when the fire broke out or If there were any injuries related to the fire. 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Scat is accused of writing a bad check fa $525 in Rutland Township. He faces up io two years in prison on that charge and up to four years in prison on a charge of being a habitual offender, (bird offense. Snowmobiles, 3 men rescued at Gun Lake J-Ad Graphics News Service Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department retrieved a snowmobile from the baiom of Gun Lake Tuesday afternoon. Tbe snowmobile was one of two that sank Thursday. Feb. 4, after two Middleville men Mark Leep. of 11199 Gun Lake Road, and Tom Coffindaffer. 38. Allegan, fell through the ice after 4 p.m. Thursday while riding oo the southeast section of Gun Lake, about 300 yards from tbe Bay Pointe Restaurant. Johnson said tbe ice in that pan of the lake and an Allegan man fell through the ice while snowmobiling. The other snowmobile was recovered over the weekend by its owner. Deputy Bill Johnson said the snowmobiles were in 25 feet of waler. He said deputies re­ was only a few inches thick When the two men yelled fa help. Lloyd Sieeby. 75, of 10888 Shady Lane, drove his covered the snowmobile Tuesday by diving into the water and attaching flotation devices to the vehicle. When the snowmobile fioaied to tbe surface, the deputies hauled it back onto the ice. "Thai was the difficult part." said Johnson. snowmobile over to give assistance. Johnson said Sieeby was heading into the sun. how­ ever, and accidentally drove off the ice and into tbe lake. Tbe three men were rescued by nearby ice fishermen and members of the Orangeville Fire Department. Johnson said. None of the men were seriously injured but Coffindaffer was taken to Allegan General Hospital, where he was treated and released. Police Beat High school fieldhouse broken kite HASTINGS — The Hastings High School fieldhouse was broken into last week Tuesday. Hastings Qty Police report. A custodian at the school told police he found that a window of the building bad been opened, which is how police believe burglars entered the building. Nothing was discovered missing from the fieldhouse, police said, but they said a fire extinguisher had been shot off In the building. Police also reported a storeroom door had been taken off its binges with a screwdriver found at the scene. The door leads to a room where the football team's jerseys are stored. Hasting* woman hurt in accident YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A Hastings woman was injured in a rear-end collision at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday. Feb . 2, on M-37 just west of Peets Road, Barry County Sheriff's on research and information about the current and future needs of students and society. The act further commands that at the dis­ deputies report. Mary A. Clark. 29. of 5225 Upton Road, told police she was slowing down for a vehicle in front of her when she was hit from behind by a car driven by Donald I. trict level, broad student achievements will be met by using goals set by (he Mkhigsn State Board of Education Model Core Bowen. 57. of 528 S. Broadway. Hastings. Bowen told police be took his eyes off the road for a second, then looked ahead and saw Clark slowing but could not slop in time. Curriculum. In other words, each school will write an explanation of where it is educationally, where it will have to be to meet the goal of making each student a successful learner, and the school district will follow tbe state's study plan to do it. In tbe following weeks, articles will out­ line other parts of Section 1280. such aa 'school improvement.' "student outcomes," "curriculum and instruction,' 'organization and administration.* 'school staff* and "school and community relations." They are all pan of PA 25 and in all Bowen was not injured. Clark sought her own treatment. Hastings man held for drunk driving HASTINGS — A Hastings man was arrested Saturday night on charges of dnuu driving, second offense, Hastings City Police report. Officers said they Slopped Benjermin R. Fillingham. 29. of 4960 Upton Road, al the intersection of Jefferson Street and Center Street after they observed him squealing his tires, stopping suddenly at stop signs and pulling out into oncoming traffic, nearly causing an accident. Officers said when they talked to Fillingham they smelled a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his car and his breath. Fillingham’s blood alcohol level was determined to be. 17. police said. A reading of. 10 is considered legally drunk. Fillingham was convicted of drunk driving in 1988. police said. Michigan schools Other mandated changes that are attached to Burgtars take VCRs, TV from area home stale aid funding, such as dual enrollments, state-endorsed diplomas, student portfolios and schools of choice, will be examined in later articles. Township sometime last week Tuesday. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. The victim told police be left bls home at 7:10 that morning and found the house had been broken into when be relumed at 8:10 p.m. Police said the burglars entered the Team 14* cont. from page 13 bouse by kicking in a door. T*en from the home was a CD player worth $280. two VCRs valued at $600. a TV said, the school employees' fund is the only stale program that is pre-funded. Bender said the $130 million is oily a third of the money in the fund, but added that tbe governor wants to take tbe other two-thirds out in the next two years. He also said that Huxtnew Scrvuex charge punishable by up io iwo-and-onc-half years in prison. Royal admitted he was with some friends staff, parents, students and others from tbe community. The statements are to be based fund's effectiveness in any way. In fact, he HOMEOWNERS’ CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can helpJ’Fast, easy - Cdl 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ Court News the house and senate appropriations committees have to approve the move before it can lake effect. 'And that will be a dog fight." Bender said. Bender also pointed out that other programs, such as tbe arts, had been cut again this year. Senator Welborn also discussed some crime bills lhai were coming up in the senate. One deals with a new "no knock" policy for police to enter a borne without announcing themselves first. This tactic could only be used in special circumstances and has to be approved by a judge. Advertise in The Hastings BANNER \nnquex A ( ollcctiblrxl Call 948-8051 ANTIQUE SHOW fumilure, glass, collectibles, Feb. 13, 9a.m.-5p.m. Feb. 14 10a.rn.-4p.rn. 3 miles north of lorua on M-66 at Boyce School. $2 admission. Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. HOPE TWP. — Burglars broke into a home on West Cloverdale Road in Hope worth $360. and two remote controls valued at $160. Equipment stolen from construction site HASTINGS — Burglars stole $4,400 worth of equipment from a storage trailer at the J.CC. Carlson Construction site on North Church Street and West Mill Street sometime Monday night. Feb. 1. city police said. Tbe next morning, an employee discovered that the trailer had been broken into. Police believe burglars got into the trailer through a side door. They said burglars pried tbe door to the trailer open with iron rods and then slipped inside. Taken were three drills, worth $1,200. and a building leveling device, valued at $3,000. Man, 79, injured in head-on collision HASTINGS — A head-on collision Wednesday, Feb. 3. sent a 79-year-old Hastings man to the hospital. Hastings police said. Police report Frances M. Hollandswcnh. of 1727 Iroquois Trail, was heading south oo North Broadway at 4 p.m. when he collided with a car driven by Arvilla W. Bolton, 91. of 4307 Center Road. Hastings. Officers said Bolton tried to make a left turn onto Woodlawn Road when his car was struck by Hollandswonh's. Bolton was issued a citation for failing to yield the right-of-way. Hollandsworth was taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was treated and released. Hastings man's truck stolen, then returned HASTINGS — A local business owner's pickup truck was stolen Wednesday night and recovered the next day. Hastings police report. The victim told police he left the truck in the parking lot behind his Jefferson Street business at about 6 p.m. When he left the business to go home at 9 p.m., he discovered the truck was gone, officers said. The victim told police he left the truck unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Police said the victim called the next day and told them the truck had been returned to the parking lot. Several items were reported missing, including a tool box containing various tools and two car batteries, police said. Officers said the items later were discovered abandoned on the north bank of the Thornapple River. Police said they are still investigating the incident. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-02-18.pdf f09c2e37b39ca222b4111c37da468532 PDF Text Text RMTIRCS FJ9UC UBIART 121 S CHLiXH St RkSTlHGi. Mi 4^056-1833 Nashville primary turnout 'dismal" State Street School Karpinski named to Hall of Fame teaches jail inmates See Page 10______ See Page 3 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 na-Ai<''>»* • v St- v»sti«94' Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 18.1993 VOLUME 138. NO. 50 News Briefs PRICE 25* Hastings Hotel may be renovated or torn down JAd Graphics News Service An official of lhe Downtown Development Authority is predicting that "something will be happening by mid-year; one way or another" with lhe idle Hastings Hotel. Larry Komstadt. chairman of the DDA. said there were several possibilities for the 107-year-6ld structure, which the city of Hastings now owns. While there are no firm plans, there are people who are looking at the building with lhe idea of renovating it .rd leasing it, and others who are interested in purchasing it to tear it down and erect an office building. Komstadt raid. He added that it also may be refurbished (o serve once again as a hotel. With the streelscaping projects planned for lhe downtown area this year. Komstadt said "something will have to happen to the hour for It to fit into the plans to enhance the town. Historian Esther Walton said lhe hotel has a long history in lhe city of Hastings. In IMS. Hiram KenPcld built a wood building on the site of lhe present Hastings Hotel for a man named Barlow, who called it lhe Hastings Hotel, she said. A man named Nelson Parker bought the building in 1861 and ran it as a hotel until 1864. The first brick hotel on that site was in 1886. after the wooden structure was demolished by N.T. Parka, who changed the name to the "Parka Home." Walton said. In newspaper accounts, it was quoted as being the "Finest hotel Io be found In a city the size of Hastings." In 1910. a Mr. Carroll and his sons became the owners of the hotel, and In 1945. it was purchased by Ray Branch. Because it did not meet the standards for fire protection, the building, now called the "Hotel Hastings" was dosed for a period for renovation from May In 1947 through almost all of 1948. Newspapa accounts made mention that whenever possible, the material and workmanship in the renovation was done by local businesses. The awning in front of lhe building was made by Hastings Metal Tile Products Inc., and the furniture was all of the Oakmasla line built in a Hastings factory. Grand Rapids Bookcase. Viking wata sprinklers bom the Hastings company were Installed to 1948. With lhe rcnovaftunVnitpIcte. a "Grand Opening" was held in Deotn-ber 1948. with many local dignitaries ants forma Michigan Gov. Kim Sigla to attendance. In 1972. Phyllis and Dick Gless of Middleville purchased the hotel, and ultimately sold it to the city of Hastings in 1992. The hotel was closed before the city bought it The Heatings Hotel was built in 1886 and may see renovation in the yUtnirta months for use as a hotel again or an office building. It also might be tom down. BISD, teachers agree on new contract school siudeBts* production of The travelogue will be "ta Seerch of by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A contract agreement has been reached by the Barry Intermediate School District with the 15-memba Barry Intermediate Education Association (BIEA). The settlement results to a 4.5 percent raise in each of three years for the BIEA staff. Also, for the first time, BIEA members will share to the cost of medical insurance coverage, said Thomas Mohler, The eighth annul "Welk for Warwto" fond ranrr in Barry County wifi be wart at 10 a.» Ttotrdty. Feb. 20, nt dre Free Hahndiit Char* ■ "array 301 Ena Stale Road. Writer. win collect piedgra accoadarg superintendent of the BISD. A deductible of $50 for an individual or $100 pa family will be paid in the current year of the agreement, but the board will reimburse the staff memba. Mohla said. In lhe second year, the board will reimburse lhe staff memba 80 pacent of the cost of the datoctible. he added Instead of "no cost" drug covaage. BEA members will now pay $2 pa prescription. The collective bargaining agreement was approved by the BISD board Feb. 11. Mohler confirmed. Because the BIEA membas have been working without a new contract since 1990­ to the three-year agreement are retroactive to the 1991-92 school year. The affected staff members have been receiving salary listed on the 1990-91 yew, $42330 for 1992-93 and $44,444 in contract. The salary schedule sets 10 steps that taka into account experience in teaching as well as Mohla said. additional education. For instance, the agreement said in the 1991-92 academic year, the salary of a firstyear teacha with a bachelor's degree would be $22356. and reflects a raise to $23,362 this ye» In 1993-94. the salary for a beginning teacha with a bachelor's degree will go to $24,413. In anotha example, a staff memba with 10 yean of teaching experience and a master's degree plus 15 credit houn was set at $36,690 for 1991-92. $38. 341 in 1992-93 and $40.066 to 1993-94. Still another example shows a staff memba who has IS years experience and a specialist's degree, sometimes called a "second master s degree." would have a salary posted at $40,699 for lhe 1991-92 school 1993-94. There are also five additional steps for raisa beyond that which recognize longevity. Linda DeLong. who beads the BIEA. said she was satisfied with the way negotiations ended. "I thought it went very well. At the beginning, there were problems, but since Tom has been involved, both sides worked very well." she said. Ron Amy. negotiator with the Michigan Education Association, worked with the BIEA. while Rich Baihle of lhe Michigan Association of School Boards advised the administration on negotiations. DeLong noted that the organization joined the MEA about a year ago. She said lhe BIEA ratified the agreement on Feb. 9. and there was 100 pacent backing. Mohla said he thought lhe process was very professional. "Essentially, we re-wrote the whole contract," he said, explaining one reason why it took so long. Also, any areas that could result in multiple interpretations were simplified, he aided A committee will be formed to study the staff salary schedule, to be betta prepared for lhe non negotiations. Mohla said two people from lhe BISD and two from the BEA would probably serve on the committee. "I thought it went very well. At the beginning, there were problems, but since Tom Mohler has been involved, both sides worked very well." Linda DeLong -We are all in favor of lhe committee." said DeLong. "because the more open communication we have between the administration and the staff, lhe betta we're going to cooperate. Tom has already opened the door for that kind of communication." The bargaining unit represents teachers, social workers, psychologists, speech therapists and occupational lhaapists. 91 school year, the 4.5 percent raises given or a Ihree-eute route Fledge sheets an aviilridl from WBCH radio and the local CAA office. South Jefferson Si. Pizza will be provided for walken and two clowns have vohndeered to enertaia chdtoen and nduita will bell 11 n ■insli Fifteen local merchant! aiao here doaaaed priaea for a raffle. For more information. call *e local CAA office at 9484260. Dinner to help fight chM abuse The Barry County Child Abaae Coan cil wiB have aa ril-you-can-ea apa^eai dtoacr al the Hearing! Mooae Lodge from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. AU proceeds will go Io the council'! programs in 1993 The menu will include spaghetti wife meatballs, salad, colalaw. garlic neat and beveraga. Coat is S3 per penes. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Professional bowling great Buzz Fazio dies Basil •Buzz'” Fazio, one of the biggest names in professional bowling in the late 1940s and 1950s. died Monday night at Pen­ nock Hospital in Hastings Fazio, had been suffering from cancer, was as. After retiring from the pro bowlers’ tour, he moved to a farm on Kingsbury Road near Delton, he had lived there for about 20 years. Fazio was selected a member of the Profes­ sional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame and the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. He rolled 33 perfect 300 games during his career, won three ABC championships, finished among the top 10 on the PBA tour seven times, won a Masters tournament championship, two PBA event crowns, three Bowling Proprietors Association of America doubles wins, and one BPAA team championship. Some of his friends in the area said Fazio was in excellent shape, even in his late 70s and early 80s. He continued to be active in golf and with his farm until he became ill. “He had a tractor and cut wood.”” said longtime friend Lenny Burns of Hastings. "He was sort of a gentleman farmer, he wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle Basil ’Buzz’ Fazio of city life when he retired." Bums said what was surprising about Fazio was that he was even more interested in golf and at one time contemplated joining the pro tour. "He was a scratch golfer, with a one or two handicap." Bums said. “As late as 15 years ago he was still breaking 80 (for 18 holes)." Fazio, who said he didn't take up bowling until he was 22. won a title at the Firestone Country Club, current site of the World Series of Golf. Bums said he played golf w ith Fazio almost twice a week for many years. They often teamed with former St. Rose Church pastor the Rev. Robert Consani and Donald "Babe" Manin and played as a foursome at many area courses. He often got the chance to golf while on the bowlers' tours because the competitions were held at night, leaving him free to get on a course during the day. Fazio was a member of the Riverside Coun­ try Club in Battle Creek. George “Buzz" Youngs of Hastings was another of Fazio s golfing buddies. “He was a real competitor, but he was always fair, always a real gentleman." Youngs said. “And he was a fine athlete." Bums agreed, saying. "He would never lake advantage of anyone in competition He never had a bad thing to say about anyone and he was well liked by everybody who met him." When he became ill recently, he checked into Pennock Hospital and then was a resident at Tender Care. He had checked back into Pennock before he died. "It made me sad to go to the hospital to see him in the condition he was." Bums said. His wife. Bobbi, still is a patient at Tender Care, where she is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. Youngs said Fazio always was faithful to his wife, even seeing her almost daily after she became a resident at Tender Care. “He never missed a morning to go up and feed her breakfast." Youngs recalled. "He was one of the finest people to come down the pike.” Bobbi in years gone by had been a frequent golf companion for Fazio. Fazio in 1974 suffered severe injuries in an auto accident near his home. As a result, he lost an eye and later suffered a stroke that left pan of his face paralyzed. Surviving him. besides his wife, are son Joseph and a daughter. Rosemary, both of whom live in the Detroit area. Funeral arrangements were being handled by a funeral home in East Point and the ser­ vice was held in Roseville. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1993 Property owners have several ways to appeal tax assessments If you open your property tax assessment notice for the coming year and are amazed or upset by the numbers you see, you have op­ tions. Between the time you receive your property tax notice and when documents are turned over to the Board of Review, you have the chance to look at your tax records and talk to the assessor of your taxing unit to see if you can get satisfaction. Reductions in property tax assessments are sometimes gained by talking to the assessor before the formal appeals process begins, agreed Donald Boysen, assessor and Thornapple Township Supervisor. Noting that some property owners in the county already hasvc received their notices, Boysen advised taxpayers to call before it’s too late. The informal talks with the assessor, "must be done before we turn everything over News Briefs Bond issue eyed at Maple Valley The Maple Valley Board of Education is discussing a possible bond issue of bet­ ween one and two mills to raise money for new classrooms, to build a new track and other projects. Principals from each of the school buildings in the district will meet with the Facilities and Equipmentg Commit­ tee to work out a list of needs and priorities. School officials said that if the board agrees to ask voters for the bond millage, the request will be made in the June annual school election. Historic Society to see model trains The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at the home of Ron and Laura Avery. 107 Sherwood Drive. Hastings. Ron Avery, who has collected and demonstrated model railroads since 1947. will present the program. A board meeting will take place at the Averys’ home al 6:30. Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Aging Agency plans session The Area Agency on Aging-Region 111 will have a joint public input session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. March 9. at the Barry County Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michbigan Ave.. Hastings. Key topics in the session should in­ clude the 1994 annual implementation plan, and an amendment to the 1993 plan, eliminating goals and objectives for the SA-HV program The AAA said it is interested in gathering opinions on transportation pro­ grams. effective outreach efforts and such services as homemaking, personal care, nutrition programs, visiting and telephone reassurance, chore maintenance, family support for Alzheimer's disease, senior employmem programs, senior center staffing, legal aid. adult day care, housing and the nur­ sing home ombudsman program For more information, call Carolyn Vanderbush at 327-4321. CROP Walk check given to Love Inc. The 10th annual Barry County CROP Walk against hunger raised $10,541 last fall and coordinator David Steeby last week presented a check for $2,635.38. or 25 percent of the total, to Love Inc. of Barry County The remainder of the funds will go to the less fortunate in the state, nanon and the world. Last fall’s fund-raiser exceeded its goals of 250 walkers and raising $10,000 The 1993 CROP Walk will be held on the last Sunday in September. Pat Moody will be chairwoman Fair attractions lined up for *93 The Barry Count} Fair Board has an­ nounced the lineup of entertainment for the 1993 fair, which is scheduled for Ju­ ly 17-24. Featured will be Billy Joe Royal, who sang the hit song "Down in the Boon­ docks" in 1965. the group "Starship" and "Da Yoopers.” who will make a return engagement after a popular com­ edy musical performance here last July. Hamess racing will return, along with the demolition derby. the 4-H Rodeo, a •• super-cross" show and the usual mid­ way with food, amusements and rides. There will be two "pay one price" days and a "pay for one. get one free" day . The "Ladies Day" activities will return after a one-year hiatus and a new twist will be displays of antique engines and machinery to the board by the first of March; after that, it's the property of the Board of Review.” Boysen cautioned. The assessor likely will go over your tax records with you. The records contain infor­ mation such as square footage of the home and land, the number of rooms, bathrooms and will note finished or unfinished spaces, among other things. Read the records carefully with the asses­ sor. checking for any mistakes, including math. You can at that time compare your tax as­ sessment with those of three or four neigh­ bors who have property similar to your own to see if they arc comparable. If the assessor finds no reason to lower dates when the board meets,'' Boysen said. Procedures vary by lhe township, but in Thornapple an appointment is needed to schedule those who appeal their assessments. Dates vary in taxing units, but in Tbornapple Township, the Board of Review will meet Monday, March 8, from 8 a.m. to noon, and on Tuesday, March 9, for the same hours. To accommodate those who cannot easily make a daytime appointment, the board will be available evening hours on Wednesday, March 10. from 5 to 9 p.m., he said. More hours for lhe reviewing may be added because, "we have to meet until everyone is heard," he said. "Bring anything that supports your case as far as value goes.” Boysen advised. "If you have any sales records; check your neighbors for comparable properties and sec if they are higher for you. "We have to go by what happens in the market place. We realize that they haven't sold their property; and it's increasing in value every year without them doing any­ thing." he added. . During the first week the Board of Review members meet, Boysen said, they do just that; review the tax rolls. "If we find any changes, we notify the Utorpayer of the change and they can come and appeal the change." Boysen said. When taxpayers come in to talk to the board, they also will be asked to fill out a form for the panel. "If you can't make it in. send a letter stat­ ing your case to the chairman, to make a letter appeal.' It will be treated just like the. other appeals,” he said. "If they are turned down, they can then ap-. peal to the (state) tax tribunal, and they'll go *. befcxe a hearing officer," he said. . Boysen laid be dkln't blame people fix bclag VpMt about tlid^ii MiniLin increases this ? yetf, but be thinks (here may be reform in "The general outlook is that there will' have to be some kind of ieform; a shift or a new tax." he said. your tax assessment, and you still believe it should be, the next step would be to go *.o the Board of Review. "On your assessment notice, there will be Hastings graduation to start earlier The Hastings High School graduation ceremony on June 4 will start earlier, at 7:30 p.m. than announced before. The earlier start for the evening will allow more time for the traditional all­ night. alcohol-free party for graduating seniors, said High School Principal Steve Harbison Not affected will be the honors assembly, which is planned for 7 p.m. June 3. Chamber plans dinner-dance The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have its "Sweethearts Dance and Auction" from 7:30 p.m. to mid­ night Saturday. Feb. 27, at the Hastings Country Club. Music will be provided by Joe LaJoye’s Pacific Trio, which will play a variety of styles. The auction will feature donated mer­ chandise and gift certificates from area businesses. Chamber President Dorothy Conklin said those who will attend the Grand Rapids Symphony concert that same evening are welcome to drop in afterward. Tickets for lhe entire evening are $10 per person. Each ticket bolder alio automatically will be entered in a draw­ ing for an overnight getaway for two. donated by Riber Bend Travel. Tickets are available at the door, at the Chamber office at 118 E. Court St., River Bend Travel at 533 W. Stole St., at J-Ad Graphics at 1952 Nonh Broadway and from members of the Hastings Jaycees and Chamber board members. 'Feed Store* show planned The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present another evening of entertainment at 7 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 27. at the Lakwood High School auditorium. The family-style variety show will feature storytelling, drama, music, com­ edy and ads for such well-known pro­ ducts as "Sunny Beans, Sunfield’s Food of Courage" and "Clarksville Golden Muck Grown Onions." The program will feature a new episode of the adventures of Preacher George, humorist Bob Warner, the Feed Store Singers, the Rapid Reader’s Theater. Power Word Update and "Se­ cond Opinion." a musical quartet from the Lansing area. Tickets are $3 at the door for adults and $1 for children 10 and under. Solid waste group to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 23. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Hastinbgs office. ■Oklahoma* starts tonight at 7:30 Hastings High School students will present their production of "Oklahoma" at 7:30 tonight and Saturday at the Cen­ tral School auditorium. The leading roles will be Dana Ferris as "Laurey" and Tony Williams as "Curly." Michelle Bechler will portray "Aant Eller." Man Christy and Larry Vaughn will be "Jud." Rachel Brighton will play "Ado Annie." Paul Buchanan will be "Will Parker." Nate Allyn will be "Ali Hakim" and Nathan Robbe will portray "Andrew Carnes." Hastings High School staged this same musical in 1961 and 1976. under the direction of H.R. Moyer. Directing this "year's production are Party LaJoye and Sally Fullerton. Cathy Newsted is the choreographer. Student dimetor and stage manager is Paul Fay. Some of the show ’s familiar tunes in­ clude "Oh. Waht a Beautiful Morning." "The Surrey with a Fringe on Top." "Kansas City" and "People Will Say We’re in Love." Tickets, at $4 each for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, are available from cast members or at all school offices. For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409 or Fullerton at 948-4404. Principals recognized at school board meeting This week is ’Principal Recognition Week* in the state of Michigan, and many of the principals who work in the Hastings Area School System were at the Monday Board of Education ■ meeting. They were asked to stand and be recognized for' their efforts for the schools. Was 'Will Work for Food* legitimate? J-Ad Graphics News Service A recent scene near the Hastings Plaza pulled at the heartstrings. Two men stood out in the cold carrying signs emblazoajd, with a plea for help: -Will Work for ffifa." ' With Hastlngsibcing the generous and car­ ing community mat it is, the two men from Flint probably went home with their pock­ ets bulging with money. The sad part is that it appears their mo­ tives weren't on the up and up, according to the executive director of Love Inc. at Barry County. Steve Reid, who heads I-ove Inc., a Chris­ tian organization that networks with churches and other agencies to help people in need, said he realized what was probably going on after the two men didn't respond to the arrangements he had made for them to receive gasoline. Further checking with the Love Inc. office in Flint found that "there was a steady in­ come already and this was all extra.* he said. Reid also was told that a story about the pair was featured in the Flint Journal. The Banner also recently photographed one of the men with a sign that said, "Family man will work for food." Reid said be was told the men had been doing the same thing in Hint and were "ac­ tually refusing jobs and just wanting money. Reid said. During the two days that the men were in Hastings, Reid said he saw "a line at cars pulling up and handing these fellas money. Il kind of looked like a drive-up window al a bank. I talked to managers al some of the stores and they said all day long people handed them money and banded them money. I think probably conservatively we could be talking over lhe two days at least $500 to $1000. I think that would be con­ servative because probably everyone who stopped gave them at least $5. "And as 1 was watching them do that I kept thinking of all lhe families we work with. We're averaging about 110 to 115 families a month we work with here ■ Love Inc. I thought of how many families we work with who are having a tough time but they're very deserving of help. And I just felt bad...As we were working on this one, I thought of all the folks who are trying...we have some people who are just barely get­ ting by...And I thought, fortunately they're not down there doing that. They are trying. "This is lhe second lime at lhe strip mall that we've had people with signs and both times there's been some misleading with the facts. The other time it happened it was not■ ■ factual on what they were asking for." Reid! said. "I would just encourage people to avoid the temptation, when they see a sign, to just blindly give money. Are we really helping that person? If they know they can. do that through a dishonest means, we re really not helping them by giving them; money." he said. ., In another town, he said, be has been told about other men who were carrying similar. . signs and when that town's citizens would. take them home to work they said.' we're not working nd we re not leaving until you .. give us money.' So that's basically black-. . mail to get them back out of the house." Reid raid. Verifying needs of people who say they ■ ■ need help is one of the reasons Love Inc. was established nearly 10 years ago. he said. "We verify the facts. "Last week a lady stepped in lhe office to say there's someone in need of food down there and I said Til go down to see what we cat do to help. Upon talking with them they said they were on their way to Grand Rapids and I worked out with a program to pay for their gas mileage. Later on that $e« "WILL WORK" continued page t PA 25 to affect more than schools Editor's Note: The following is the second of a continuing series of articles about statemandated educational programs in which all schools must participate. J-Ad Graphics News Service A recent Michigan law. Public Act 25 of 1990. will result In profound changes in Hastings schools as well as all of the other districts in Michigan. Anything that affects the school and its staff, also impacts students and their parents. All districts must comply with or lose state aid. Four of the conditions of PA 25 are lied to educational report, 2) implement a three- to five-year "school improvement* plan. 3) develop a core curriculum in four curricular areas by 1993: and 4) be making progress toward becoming accredited. The "scliool improvement'* provision calls for each school in a district to implement a three- to five-year plan. There are six things that every school parents of students attending that school, and other residents of the district are required to take part in the planning, according to state building must do. including: 1. Devise a mission statement. 2. Define goals based of what all students district is developing the plan, or it must face, stale aid cuts. The "school improvement" is one provision in PA 25 that school officials are working on. ', Providing time for teachers and staff toZ work on reaching lhe goals set by the stale in* will achieve. 3. Align the curriculum to correspond with incentive funds, which schools will lose in addition to losing 5 percent of the stale aid funds for which they qualify, if lhe the goals for the students. 4. Develop an evaluation process. 5. Define staff development. 6. Develop plans for building-level conditions aren't met. To avoid losing state aid money and keep an extra $25 incentive for each student, the schools must 1) provide an annual decision making. To make this "school improvement plan." school board members, administrators, teachers, other school employees, pupils. rules. To keep the incentives, the district must adopt the school improvement plan, and the Board of Education must submit a boardadopted resolution to the Michigan Department of Education saying that the various areas is one of the reason Hastings students have a two-hour delay in the start of 1 school for one day a month for lhe next three; • months. That instructional time lost,' however, will be made up with a longer school day. Domestic dispute causes police standoff in Lake 0 A 31-year-old man held off police for five hours last Thursday afternoon and evening, threatening to kill himself rather than be taken to jail after a domestic dispute at a Washington Boulevard home in Lake Odessa. The incident began around 3:30 r m. on Feb. 10. Randy Jack Starkweather, 31. turned a loaded .410 shotgun on his estranged girl­ friend and her 14-ycar-old daughter late Thursday, authorities were told. The woman and her daughter were able to flee the house and report the incident to the Lake Odessa Police at about 6:10 p.m. After making contact with Starkweather and learning that he had both the shotgun and a .22 rifle, as well as his threat not to be taken to jail alive. Lake Odessa Police Chief Michael Struve decided to call in the State Emergency Services Team. Working with lhe team, the Ionia County Sheriffs Department, Ionia County Red Cross, village officials, the Lake Odessa Ambulance and Ionia County Mental Health, Struve set up a command post at lhe comer of Second Street and Sixth Avenue and sealed off North and South Washington Blvd. Officers then evacuated residents from about a dozen nearby area homes. Working closely with the Ionia County Prosecutor s office and 64-A District Court Judge David Hoort, a felonious assault war­ rant was obtained. After a five-hour standoff, with the use of state police public address system. Starkweather was persuaded to surrender peacefully at about 11 p.m. He was then taken to the Ionia County Jail by LOPD Sgt. ' Tim Backlund. "This first use of the village emergency plan was very effective," said Struve. "Also, the Emergency Services Team are well trained, respectful and a great bunch of guys to work with. Because of the multi-depart4 mental cooperation, this entire incident was without injury to anyone involved." Starkweather was arraigned Friday in dis-' trict court on felonious assault charges. Attorney Robert Sykes was appointed to rep-’ resent him. A pre-trial date has been set for today at 1:30 p.m. A preliminary exam has been set for Tuesday, Feb. 23. at 1:30 p.m. Bond was set at $60,000. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 — Page 3 Youngsters from Central Elementary tell President Clinton their concerns by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Presidential politics is of great interest to grownups but children also have things that they would like the new president of the United Stales to solve. Central Elementary students wrote letters to President Bill Clinton last week and they were sent off to Washington. D.C. Paul Coscarelli and Amanda Markley, two of Pat Markle's fourth grade students, were selected to have their letters published. The teacher told us to wish him luck, and the you put down things that concerns you." Amanda said. She knows a lol about Clinton, she said, because she gels the Weekly Reader. The students in her class know a little about Presidents Washington and Lincoln, loo hut "mostly Clinton." "Ke was the first one to have girls in Congress; and one black lady." Amanda continued. "1 know Al Gore, too." she added. "Everybody in my family says he's like President Kennedy," she said of Clinton, adding that they have a big book al home on presidents. The first letter is Amanda's. Dear President Clinton. We wish you luck as president. I hope you find a cure for AIDS because to some people, you're their only hope. I also hope that you find a way to reduce pollution. But, most of all I hope you will use some taxes to build homes for the homeless. 1 watch you play your saxophone on my T.V. ! think you are very good. I've read about Chelsea. I think she is a pretty nice girl. Yours truly, Amanda Markley. P.S. over before you know it. so I advise you I think 1 will try playing a saxophone. The following Clinton. to use your time wisely. I hope you bring more animals to lhe U.S.A, so we office. 1 hope your family and you stay healthy as long as you live. I also believe that you can change this country can learn about them. I wish you a happy four years in for the better! Yourfriend. Paul. is Paul's letter to Dear President Clinton. I would have sent this letter sooner, but I knew you were busy being the new president and all. I would like for you to worry about our country first, for instance, we have just as many homeless people in our country than in Somalia. I'm not trying to run your job. but l‘m giving suggestions for what you should do in your presidency. I think you will do a very good job. Your chance al being president will be State Street School helps jail inmates learn by Jean Gallup Sutff Writer A little known pan of lhe Hastings Area School District's Adult and Community Education program was explained at Monday's Board of Education meeting by instructor Jim Dickinson. The program taught at the Barry County Jail Is called The State Street School" by lhe teachers and students The program offers year-round educational opportunities Monday through Friday, Dickenson said. Dickinson has been in the position since July 1992. The "everyday routine" starts with meeting any new people who are asked to fill out questionnaires about prior school experience. With that information. Dickinson said, they A large room in the jail that normally serves as a gym and meal hall also is used as a school room to conduct classes, he said. The students can earn a GED in the Jail He points out that his student s educational range has been from eighth-grade dropouts to those with college experience. His classes usually have eight to 10 men. program, he added The teaching is done In hour and a half blocks, with the first block for men, the with only two or three women at one lime in the program. The total Jail population is between 50 and 60, be said. second for women. Discouraging for Dickinson is the turnover rale, though he said during his tenure, be has processed more than 75 students. Trustee Robert Casey, a retired teacher, recalled the time be taught io the same He said be tries to encourage his students to continue with the adult education program at the school after they are released from jail, usually with poor results. One of the encouraging things is that be managed to leach a 17-year-old bow to read, can set up a course of study for the new student. A transcript request also is filled out by the student to get grades from any something he is proud of. Tm working with a couple of men on writing skills." he said, adding that most inmates are interested in writing, because they want to be able to communicate to previous schooling. family on the outside program. "It was interesting. I remember the Inmates that I taught were interested In fractions and writing skills. They worked together and helped each other," be said. Dickenson said lhe basic emphasis is on young people who do not have diploma, to encourage them to "go for it" "We want to give them a skill they can go out witb-someiblng for the time they spent there," be remarked. Rutland Planning Commission to work on revising master plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission has held its first meeting of the year and chairwoman Jan McKeough said lhe planners will become more active in the future. She asked on Feb. 10 that the Township Board as a whole review lhe Planning Commission's budget and raise it to cover costs for an independent person to help members work on the master plan for the township. Last year's budget for the planners was $2,400 which covered fees for the members, printing and postage, she said. "Ou committee is active and will continue to be for at least the next year." she said. But. sbe said, they need an "independent person" to set up the master plan that guides future growth in the township. "You should know we will need money; we would also like an attorney present at our quarterly meetings." sbe added. Noting her decade of service on the Planning Commission. McKeough stressed that planning is very important to lhe township. Supervisor Robert Edwards agreed, pointing out that while the township does have a master plan, it needs revision to keep up with lhe development, "in one of lhe fastest-growing townships in the area." The hoard agreed to pay fees for seminars dealing with planning and zoning for members of the commission who would like to attend them over lhe next several months. Commercial district rezoning and the subdivision control act was discussed at lhe planning meeting, and commercial rezoning will the be subject of a work session by the panel on Feb. 23. McKeough said. Discussion on a possible noise ordinance was triggered by a citizen's complaint. Edwards said the township doesn't have a law in place to control excessive noise and neither does the county. He said he would gel a sample ordinance from another township, "that seems to work and is enforceable" for the board to study. The recent Michigan Township Association convention was discussed with the members who attended agreeing it was a worthwhile trip. In other business last week, the board: • Agreed to not sell lots in lhe Rutland Cemetery that are next to the road right-ofway. Although lhe lots right up to the right­ of-way can be sold, board members want to prevent problems if M-37 is widened in the future. • Will ask the Building and Site Committee to try to find a way to provide a fireproof area in the hall for storage of township records. Also, the antiquated bathrooms probably will be renovated and made handicapped accessible at the same time. • Will discuss the per diem rates paid to Township Board members when making up next year's budget in October. A wide disparity in rates paid to board members in other parts of the state were revealed al the MTA convention. "More and more is being required of our township officials," Edwards said. The question will be addressed. We can make a.m. al the hall. The bids will be accepted or rejected at that time. BefMMarcb 9. pe will meet with people wh^Wlll have sewer service, "and work out assessments (to pay for the service.)* ■ Heard Edwards say that the proposed traffic light at Green Street and Heath Road was still "under study." Noling that there had been yet another accident on that comer, be said he "didn't know why lhe studies are taking so long." He told District Traffic Engineer A. Robert Briere. Tm strongly advising you we will be Amundn Markley and Paul CoacaraK look at the dmptay of (Man they and their classmate* wrote to President Bill Clinton. The letter* have been sent to Wasldngton. D.C. to the new chief executive. The Original Country Peddler Show One-of-a-kind IStfi * 19th century heirlooms ol lhe future Art, Craft, & Folk Show < looking for a positive answer." on the installation of lhe light Edwards said be will supply information on the accidents at the location since September of last year, plus the accidents since then, and send them to Briere. • Voted unanimously to raise the fee for Kalamazoo County Faitgrounds Exit 80, Sprinkle Road, north off 1-94, go through 3 traffic lights to Lake Street, turn left and folow Io fairgrounds on the left. Heated building. Feb. 19 (Friday) 4pm-9pm opening a grave in the township cemetery from $180 to $200. The fee goes to the sexton Keith Roush, Feb. 20 (Saturday) 9am-5pm who supplies his own equipment for the task. The fee in 1989 was $160 and in 1990 went to $180. Roush's salary was $4,500 in 1990. and remains lhe same today. •Will send Hastings a congraulatory letter for in achievement of being selected as one of the best 100 cities in the United Stales in which to live. The small city placed 81st. All board members were present and all Feb. 21 (Sunday) 11am-4pm Over 80 Exhibit* In Room-Like Settings! Adults $4M 2-12 yrs. *1“ For more information: American Memories. Inc.. P.O. Box 249 Decatur. Ml 49045 • (800) 532 FOLK votes were unanimous. comparisons when drawing up a budget." • Heard Edwards say bids for the sewer on Green Street will be opened Feb. 25 at 10 Nashville election has 'dismal1 turnout The Nashville Village primary election Monday attracted only 39 total votes, accord­ ing to Village Clerk Rose Heaton. In the only primary runoff. Republican in­ cumbents Jeff Beebe and Sue Vanderske were joined by newcomer Steve Corwin in winning the right to advance to lhe general election March 15. Beebe polled 22 votes. Corwin had 21 and Vanderske 19 in the GOP race among four candidates Finishing out of the money was Bob Harvey, a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, who had 15 votes. On the Democratic side of the ledger, in­ cumbent Carol Jones Dwyer and newcomer Ron Bracy both earned five votes. Bracy is a fromer member of the Planning Commission and ZBA and he ran unsuccessfully for Castleton Township Supervisor last November Tim Smith, a former Nashville public works supervisor, received one write-in vote. Heaton said she plans to check with the Barry County Board of Canvassers to see if Smith qualifies to be on the general election ballot as a Democrat next month. On March 15. the two Democrats and three Republicans, and perhaps Smith, will be in a runoff in which the top three vote-getters wll be elected to council seats. In the primary, voters could only select candidates from one party, but in the general they may split their tickets. Dwyer. Beebe and Vanderske will be the incumbents in the general election. But the primary turnout Monday was. in lhe words of Heaton, "dismal." She pointed out that the 39 ballots cast represent less than 5 percent of the number of eligible voters in the village. Sbe added that the cost of the primary was about $5 per vote. The village is looking into lhe possibility soon of having all local elections on a non­ partisan basis. ^Hastings Bank SAFE AND SOUND SINCE 1886 member FDIC Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 •Please consult your tax adviser. Substantial Penalty for early wiMrawal �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 Group home redefinition is needed To The Editor: The Michigan Department of Social Ser­ vices (DSS) granted Dennis and Rosemary Witham a license to operate the Peachtree Adolescent Group Home in their Baltimore Tounship Home They are allowed to house up to six juvenile delinquents al a time for an 18-week rehabilitation program. The Withams receive $50 per day per juvenile. On Jan. 26. four (all) of the youths residing at the liome walked out. leaving in their wake two stolen cars and three automobile break­ ins in the surrounding area. The next day. one of the youths was arrested while attempting to break into a Wyoming home. The other three also have been arrested after various crimes. At the Baltimore Township meeting on Feb. 9. we were shocked to learn just how limited our rights as tax pay ing members of our com­ munity are. The Peachtree Home is licensed as a foster care group home. The DSS grants licenses for these homes without consulting the township or the persons in the affected neighborhood. The Peachtree home is the only livelihood of the Withams, and is. in fact, their business. Most other types of business would have had L m Letters to have gone before the zoning board. Children needing foster care and juvenile delinquents fall under the same DSS category. The DSS screens the youth to determine good risks for placement into the foster homes Clearly, in this case, they made a mistake. We can’t afford to let DSS make any more errors in judgment. We propose that lhe state redefine juvenile delinquents as youths with a criminal record and foster children as children who need a home, exclusive of juvenile delinquents, if a foster care home is to house delinquents, we believe that there should be a one-to-tone ratio of house parent to youth, that the home be locked and equipped with an alarm system to prevent the youths from walking out. and regular police patrols. 7b The Editor: We encourage you to write State Represen­ tative Robert Bender and Sure Senator Jack Welborn at the Slate Capitol. Lansing. Michigan. 48913. and urge them to make these changes to state law. Sincerely. Ronald L. Cook Sarah A. Cook Dowling Group home violates citizens1 rights To The Editor: The following pilces are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. , I attended my first Baltimore Township meeting on Feb. 9 to voice my concerns for the "concerned citizens group” of Dowling regarding the foster care group home being established in our neighborhood. I am told that this was one of the largest meetings for the township. This "group home" was established without any knowledge of the community, ex­ cept for rumors that we didn’t want to believe. I contacted the board to be on the agenda to speak. The board did a good job in preparing for my concerns. The township attorney, James Goulooze. had researched the township's rights over the “group home.” and found the township did not govern the “group home.” The board also had the owner of the group home, Dennis Witham, and the Juvenile Court Administrator. Robert Nida, there to answer our questions. After I read the concerns I had prepared, the board turned the floor over to Mr. Nida, to answer the questions. My questions were not answered because there were so many people upset about the “group home,” and they all wanted to voice their concerns. Though the township does not govern the group home, it should have governed the township meeting going on in front of them. Instead they were passing notes back and forth like school kids, and snickering at the con­ cerns of the people. The meeting should have been brought under control so that Mr. Nida would have had to answer each question. I plan to continue to voice my concerns about this group home in our neighborhood, through the proper channels, and would like to thank all the people who attended the meeting. The community’s rights have been violated by letting this bchtess into our neighborhood. I plan to fight dm Jfl the way to the governor, Company if needed FINANCIAL?* F-O-C-U-SM /unmMZ» Mark D. Christenson ol Edward D. Jonas A Co. Look to history before you speculate H. Bradtec Perry, chairman of David L. Babson & Co., writing for Better Investing, recently chronicled the dangers of ’ gotta own” speculative stocks. These are lhe stocks of emerging companies that generally repre­ sent the ’’wave of the future” — semiconduc­ tor. personal computer or medical technology stocks and the like. Perry does not suggest that exciting new areas cannot be profitable. Rather, he cau­ tions against extreme enthusiasm without understanding lhe risks or the growth limita­ tions of these stocks. In today 's economy, companies can rarely isolate themselves from the competition. The result is that although many small companies may start strong, they soon run into major competition that can delay or even eliminate future profits. Many of the examples Perry cites are familiar to people who invested during the late 1960s. For example, promoters persuaded die Grand Old Opry's Minnie Pearl to put her name on a chain of chicken restaurants in the hope of following the early success of com­ panies like McDonald’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken. During the same period, several NFL quarterbacks were persuaded to sell hamburgers under the name Quarterback Sports. Both ventures died a quick corporate death and left the "gotta own” stockholders holding the bag Perry selected 25 speculative favorites of the late 1960s and recorded their progress, or lack of progress, up to the present time. Two of the 25 were big winners. Eleven of lhe companies pnxluccd huge losses almost im­ mediately . There were 11 mergers — * ’eight apparently to forestall disaster” — and four bankruptcies All of this occurred while the Standard and Poor's 500 Index gained nearly 300 percent. The 1970s proved to be a decade of market stagnation; however, by 1982 it revived, and a new bull market erupted. This time the speculative favorites were in the electronic and medical technology areas. Although the speculative favorites of 1983 did much poorer than the overall market (a 24 percent gain for the group average vs. a 150 percent gain for the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index), there veren't as many tc/.al losses nor were there any great winners. There was at least one common denominator among all the specualtive slocks Perry studied — a price-to-eamings ratio (P/E) substantially above the overall market. The 1960s group was selling at an average of 42 times annual earnings vs. a Standard and Living Will can decide life, death Poor's average of 18 times earnings. The 1983 group sold at 30 times earnings vs. 12 times earnings for the overall market. Speculators were buying slocks whose prices already reflected anticipated future ear­ nings. Competition, management, lack of operating capital and other factors kept these companies from reaching the enthusiastic pro­ jections. The stocks reacted adversely , and speculators lost Perry concluded that current speculation in small company stocks is minimal. For those who "gotta own” a stock, there’s a lot of room for history to repeat itself, but there are also enough small companies with potential and a strong financial condition to make them attractive to selective buyers. — STOCKS — Close AT&T 52’/. Ameritech 73’/, Anheuser-Busch 55s/, Chrysler 36'/> Clark Equipment 227, CMS Energy 19’/, Coca Cola 40s/. Dow Chemical 54’/. Exxon 62'/. Family Dollar 19s/, Ford 47'/, General Motors 38s/, Great Lakes Bancorp 13s/. Hastings Mfg. 35'/, IBM 50 JCPenney 74’/. Johnson & Johnson 42s/, Kmart 23s/. Kellogg Company 62 McDonald's 48s/. Sears 51 Southeast Mich. Gas 20 Spartan Motors 25 Upjohn 27’/. Gold $332.05 Silver $3.69 Dow Jones 3309.00 Volume 330,000,000 Change -1 + 7. —Is/, —2s/. —*/< — -'/. —3 —•/. —’/. — VI, + '/■ —7, —’/• —3s/. -2s/. —2 —‘I, — — VI, + 1s/. + ’/« —7. —17. + 3.65 —.01 —105 Thank you. Ben Healy Hastings Not all off the Flexfab story was told 7b The Editor: In regard to the Banner article “Flexfab Denies Discrimination, But Settles” Feb. 11, 1 am very disappointed in the article's lack of content. I stated and stressed that the women who received the checks were happy, but at the same time were disappointed that all the women Flexfab hired in the factory were not included in this settlement I also stated that I felt the more senior women employees also deserved the settle­ ment because they have worked at Flexfab a lot longer. I also stated that even though I felt it wasn't fair that the union could not help these women because it was a government suit and that those laws allowed Flexfab to only have to go back two years. Hopefully, with the union and contract pro­ visions. these type of situations will not arise. Cherie A. Campbell Local 397 President Published by Hastings Banner, A DMsion of J-Ad Graphics Inc 19S2N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 («1«) 948-8051 Mefvtn Jacoba Pre irianl Stephan Jacobs Treasurer . Patricia Markle will retire at the end of this school year to enjoy leisure time in Florida with her busband, Fred, after 31 yean in teaching. 271/2 of them in the Hastings Area School System. Sbe graduated from Caledonia High School, and received a graduate degree from Western Michigan University in 1952. Markle taught third grade in Kalamazoo before coming the Hastings in January of 1956. to complete the year in third grade at Northeastern Elementary. In 1961, she took time off to raise her children, reluming to teach part-time at Southeastern Elementary during the 1966-67 school year. She returned to full-time teaching in lhe 1973-74 school year, remaining at Southeastern until 1977. when she transferred to Central Elementary, where sbe has taught • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday throu^i Friday 8am. » 5 30pm. Saturday 8 m • Noon Scott Ornmen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phytis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hasbngs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) continued. • "Pat will be missed. However, we can appreciate her desire to enjoy the lake and Florida with her husband in her retirement, We wish her a long and enjoyable her students throughout her teaching career representing upper elementary teachers. pteysdfcr*eT«enia 19ff7aadsacettaahmtal juries, tai he tas been an hnpscl player for • NEWSROOM • Margaret Fowler special social studies materials for elementary students. Pat co-authored the fifth grade "Hastings Long Ago" booklet, worked with her students to create a coloring book which featured historic homes of Hastings, and provided many social studies oriented programs for service organizations," he retirement." he said. • Markle has also been an active member of the Curriculum Coordinating Council; David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Assstant Edttor) Jean Gallup Sharon MMier and has strived to make students feel important within a caring classroom atmosphere. Her room was always pleasant and appealing to young people." Board of Education Trustee Robert Casey said Monday in a tribute to her. "Pat has been very active developing fourth and fifth grades. "Pat has maintained excellent rapport with John Jacobs Vico Preatdert Fradaric Jacobc Secretary Nek Hoffman Sandra K. Brimmer Nashville Long-time teacher to retire from Hastings School System Inc. Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley unbearable, i am nut advocating this, but come to think of it. it is a double sword saying on one side you can and on the other side you can’t. You just might be aware that this Living Will may give the very sick another way out. even if the ban takes effect. Think of it and be warned — the govern­ ment is taking away your right to decide! Time is of essence and now is time to act. Pro­ tect your choice and liberty and keep govern­ ment. plus other people out of your private decisions. In closing, one can be sure that the Supreme Court of the land will strike down the ban because it is an infringement of a right by an individual. Patricia Markle What about Kfiric HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 This is in regards to the doctor assisted suicides I have been reading about in the papers As I was reading the articles about Dr. Jack Kevorkian aiding the very sick. I got to think­ ing about something else, that being the Liv­ ing Will. Now I put before you this dilemma: If the Living Will allows the individual to give the power of attorney to decide whether they live or die to someone else, then why is it that the doctor assisted suicide ban will be pul on a in­ dividual who choses to die any different than the Living Will itself? It makes no sense to have someone else decide whether one lives or dies and the in­ dividual is capable of making his or her own decision in ending his or her life because it is Deag Niwt—, Freeport: “1 think he’ll help because he’ll he more mature dis time around. We need somebody for tone of these young players to teach them what winning is all about. I also feel he would make a good coach some day. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18, 1993 — Page 5 Legal Notice BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN MSOLUTKM TO EST ABU6H THE HASTINGS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AUTHORITY INSTINCT NUMBER ONE At a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, held in the City Hall in said City on the 8th day of February. 1993. at 7:30 a dock p.m. Local Time. Present: Campbell. Jasperse. Ketchum. May. White. Brower. Hawkins. Absent: Watson. The following preamble ond resolution were of ferod by Jasperse ond seconded by Ketchum WHEREAS, pursuant to the findings mode by Resolution adopted on February 8. 1993. by the Ci­ ty Council of the City of Hastings (the "City"), the City held a public hearing on Monday. February 8. 1993 ot 7:45 o'clock p.m. in the City Hall located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan to con­ sider the establishment of o Local Development Finance Authority and the designation of the boun­ daries of an Authority district in accordance with Ac* 281 of tho Public Acts of Michigan of 1986 ("Act WHEREAS, notice of sold public hearing was duly given by publication on December 31. 1992 and January 7. 1993 in the Hostings Bonner, ond by first doss moil, return receipt requested on January 7. 1993. pursuant to Act 281; ond WHEREAS, oi the public hearing tho City Council heard comments and questions and considered ob­ jections to the establishment oi the Authority and the boundaries of tho proposed Authority District and to other related matter* pertaining to the Qty WHEREAS, the land included in the proposed Authority District, a legal description of which is attached hereto os Exhibit A. I* owned by the foilawing individuals: Baby Bliss. Inc.. Albert ond Georgina Hockett. Woneto Russol, husbond and wHe; City of Hastings: Norma Gibson: Mark Rushford: Richard and Lyn Morgan, husbond ond wife: Thomas and Nancy Gaykx. husband ond wife; Mattia Main. David Main; Richard Main; Raymond ond Eldiene Lancaster, husband and wifo; Andrew Jr. and Patricia Kennedy, husband ond wife: Stove ond Susan Bonnett, husbond and wifo: Elza Carlin; Daniel and Joan Smith, husbond and wifo; Thomas Clemons: Harold Ford: Horry Ford: Crystal Clear Water. Inc.. Violet. Wendorff; Kelly ond Joan Hossolbock. husband and wife; Michael and Dobro Lustey. husband and wife; Jim and Dianne Haynes, husbond ond wifo; Mkhoel and Lauro Sherk, hus­ bond and wife; James Morrison; Richard Ewing; Myron Katz; Ash Industries; Jesus ond Suzanne Arias, husbond and wife; Daniel and Sangim Boll, husband and wife; Edith Evons: Lawrence ond Janet Blessing, husband and wifo; Alice Ham­ band and wife; Harold Mattson. WHEREAS, the taxing units included in the pro­ posed Authority District ore tho County of Barry (the “County "), tho Barry Intermediate School District, the Hostings Area School District (the "School District"). *ho Township of Hostings (the ’Township") and the City: ond WHEREAS, tho Hostings Area School District is (30%) or more of tho ad valorem taxes levied in 1993 against all property located in the proposed ■Authority District; and WHEREAS, no portion of the proposed authority District is located in a community college district or terest of the City and its residents to proceed Finance Authority ond designate tho boundaries of on authority district. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS financing plan or development plan necessary to achieve the purposes of Act 281 in accordance with the powers of the Authority os granted by Act 28). (e) Moke and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to lhe exercise of the Board s powers and Hie performance of its duties. (f) Acquire by purchase or otherwise on terms ond conditions and in a manner the Authority con- convey, demolish, relocate, rehabilitate, or other­ wise dispose of real or personal property, or rights or interests in that property, which the authority determines is reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of Act 281. ond to grant or acquire licenses, easements and options with respect to the property. (g) Improve land, prepare sites for building, in­ cluding the demolition of existing structures, ond construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, restore and preserve, equip, improve, maintain, repair or operate a building, and any necessary or desirable appurtenances Io a building, as provided in Sec­ tion 12(3) of the Act for the use. in whole or in part, of o public or private person or corporation, or a combination thereof. (h) Fix. charge and collect fees, rents, and charges for the use of a building or property or a port of a building or property under the Board's control, or a facility in the building or on the pro­ perty. and pledge the fees, rents and charges for the payment of Revenue Bonds issued by the Authority. (i) Lease a building or property or port of a building or property under the Board's control. (j) Accept grants and donations of property, labor. or other things of value from a public or (k) Acquire and construct public facilities, as defined in Act 281 (l) incur costs in connection with tho perfor­ mance of tho Board's authorized functions in­ cluding. but not limited to. administrative costs, ond architects, engineers, logoi ond accounting (m) Plan, propose ond implement an Improve­ ment to a public facility on eligible property to comply with tho barrier free design requirements of the State Construction Code promulgated under the State Construction Act of 1972. os amended. (n) Issue bonds ond otherwise finance the authorized activities of the Authority pursuant to tho terms and conditions of Act 281. provided that the Authority may exorcise any and all powers authorized by the Resolution and Act 281, not­ withstanding that bonds ore not issued by the Authority. (a) In general, and subject to such limitations and conditions as ore or may be preferibjd by law. (i) PmBRc Racer da. The finonciol record* of tho Authority shall bo open to tho public in accordance with tho Freedom of Information Act. being Act 442 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1976. a* amended. All expense* of tho Authority shall be publicized annually in accordance with Act 281. (j) Mroctor. The Board, in it* discretion. may employ ond fix the compensation of a Director, subject to tho approval of tho City Council. Tho Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. A Member of tho Board is not eligible to hold tho position of Director. Before entering upon tho duties of the office, tho Director shall take and subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and shall furnish bond by posting a bond in the sum of $••• -. Tho Bond shall be payable to the Authority lor the use ond benefit of the Authority, approved by the board and filed with tho City Clerk. Tho premium on the bond shall considered on operating expense of tho Authority, payable from fund* available to the Authority for expenses of operation. The Director shall be the Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer of the Authority. Subject to tho op­ proval ol tho Boord. the Director shall supervise and bo responsible for tho preparation of plans and tho performance of tho functions ol tho Authority in tho manner authorized by Act 281. Tho Director shall attend the meetings of the Board ond shall render to tho boord and to tho City Coun­ cil a regular report covering tho activities ond financial condition of the Authority. If tho Director is absent or disabled, the Board may designate a qualified person os acting Director shall take and subscribe to tho constitutional oath of office ond furnish bond os required of tho Director. The Direc­ tor shall furnish tho boord with information or reports governing tho operation of tho Authority os tho Board requires. financial records of tho Authority and who. together with tho Director, if o Director is ap­ pointed. shall approve all voucher* for tho expen­ diture of fund* of the Authority. Tho Treasurer shall perform other duties a* may bo delegated by tho Board and shall furnish bond in an amount os proscribed by tho Board. (I) Secretary. The Board may appoint or. sub­ ject to the approval of tho Qty. employ and fix tho ccmpensation of a Secretary who shall maintain custody of tho official seal and records, books. mointurned by the Treasurer. The Secretary shall Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 its proceedings and shall perform other duties as may bo delegated by the Board. monce of It* duties. Tho logoi counsel may repre­ sent tho Authority in actions brought by or against tho Authority. hereafter may be conferred by law upon an authority organized pursuant ’o Act 281. a* amended from time to time, and for the foregoing purposes. 4. Aotberity Metric!. The boundaries of the Authority District within which the Authority shall exercise its power ore described on Exhibit A at­ tached hereto. This Authority District shall bo known os Authority Dis*-irt Number One (the District"). The Qty shall not incorporate addi­ tional property in the District without further notice ond public hooring pursuant to Act 281. 5. BeeriL The Authority shall bo under tho supervision and control of a Boord consisting of the following: TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Barry Intermediate School District and Ionia Intermediate School District Boards of Education will consider the transfer of the following described properties from the Hastings Area School District to tho Lakewood Public School District. Property - Owners, Edward and Dobra Bulkoma, 5600 Coats Grove Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. Resident Owners (R) pointed by the County Board of Commissioners: Two (2) Members appointed by the Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer of the Hostings Area School District. Additional Member* serving on the Board pursuant to this subparagraph shall only vote on matters relating to the authority districts located > Cosmetologist oiogisi Needed iveeaea rx NOTICE OF HEARING pointed by the City Mayor subject to the approval of the Qty Council. (c) Tonm. Each Member of the Board shall CLEAN-OIL ADJUST (ii) Of the Members appointed by the School BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP crement financing and other permitted moans to create jobs, promote economic growth and (iii) The Member appointed by the County shall The Board of Review will meet on March 3rd, 1992 at the Baltimore Township Hall, at frOO A.M. to organize ard review the Assessment Roll. Study ond analyze facility, os defined in Act 281. Signed Thomas S. Mohler, Superintendent Dated: February 16,1993 BOARD OF REVIEW unemployment. without compensation, but shall bo reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. chairperson. (glMXCMb. Before assuming the duties of office, eoch Member shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the constitutional oath of office. growth of the authority district or districts, ond provol by the City Council. Mootings of the Board shall be open to the public in accordance with the SHAVER CLINIC Wed., Fsb. 17 thru Sat, Fab. 20 • 4 Days! COM NE Cor W 1/2 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 8-3-7 TH 8 315 FT TH W 235 FT TH N 315 FT THE 235 FT POB. 1.7 Acres. The above hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 1993, at 7.-00 ojn. at the Barry Intermediate School District Board of EdWRion office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. Further information relative to this hearing may be obtained by calling Elizabeth M. Forbes, 618-945-9545, ext. 18. Public Meeting of the Board of Review to hear Assess­ ment Appeals will be at the Baltimore Township Hall on March 8 - 9 A.M. till Noon and 1 P.M. till 4 P.M. & March 9 - 9 A.M. till noon and 1 P.M. till 4 P.M. Appointments will be taken during these hours and after these hours. Walk­ ins will be scheduled around those with appointments. *$499 |he organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 2, 1993. The Michigan Constitution and general property tax laws require assessing officers to review assessed values and to revise them as needed to reflect current market value. By law, the assessed and state equalized values are required to be 50% of true cash value each year. Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. (M-43) on the following dates: DOWNTOWN HASTINGS FACTOS 48.95% 50.00% 50.00% 51.04% Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Hasting^^ 1.0215 1.0000 1.0000 .9796 KiwaniaClub presents a... TAX SALE NOTICE Narrated by.. 50.69% 50.00% 41.44% 62.51% 31.88% 50 00% The above multipliers/ratios are based on the entire class, individual assessment increases or decreases will vary. Change of assessment notices are sent only to pro­ perty owners whose property assessment has changed for 1993 Patricia I. Baker Supervisor/Assessor Philip Walker This note* it provided under authority ot Section 63 of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Land* daiinquant lor raal proparty laxaa of 1 MO and prior year* will b* oftorad for tala by tha Barry_______________________ County Traaaurar at the County Seat in Hastings la Search of Christopher Columbus' Color Motion Pictures N.irrated in Person? I Friday, Feb. 19 • 7 pm on May 4,1993. The legal description of lands and amount of taxes to be offered 9664 10000 1.2066 7986 1.5684 10000 WOULD THHVEL SEHIES For Appointments call Shirley Drake, 721-9977 _________________ or 945-2142 (at work)_____________ and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1993 Assessment Roll. The 1993 Assessment Multipliers & Ratios as determin­ ed by the Barry County Equalization Dept, are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Residential Timber Cutover Developmental Personal Properly •* PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS and FACTORS FOR 1682 March 8 * 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 9*1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 101 201 401 501 601 Have Your portico’ - Remington - Braun - Repaired. Same Day Service! JCPenney Baltimore Township Shirley Drake, Supervisor 6424 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW HOURS: 10:00 to 500, Sat. 1000 to 400; Out to Lunch 100 to 200 Put new life in your shaver... have it tuned up, cleaned up, and repaired. Factory trained repairmen will thoroughly clean, oil, check and adjust your shaver to keep it running in top condition. *AII needed parts, sharpening and repairs are extra and include the $4.99 special. ' (d) Develop ond implement any tax increment Acts of Michigan of 1976. as amended. Lifestyles ® 945-5444 or 367-4176 3 SPECIAL pursuant to Act 281 by the City to accomplish the (d) Vacaadea* An appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board shall be mode in tho some manner a* the original appointment. An appointment to fill on unexpirod term of o member shall bo for the Call Castleton, County of Barry, in tho State of Michigan and described as follows: HASTINGS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (the “Authority") pursuant to and in accordance with Act 281. The Authority shall bo a public body corporate which may sue and be sued (a) IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto affixed my official signature on this 8th day of February. 1993. AO Shoron Vickery City Clerk City of Hostings (2/IB) This Resolution shall bo effective upon (a) the publication of the Resolution, one (1) time, in full, in tho Hastings Bonner, o nowspopet of general circulation in tho City ond (b) filing of a certified copy of the Resolution with the Secretary of State. Members first appointed who shall servo for tho following terms: (I) Of tho Members appointed by tho Chy. one (1) shall servo for a term of one (1) year, two (2) shall servo for a term of two (2) years, two (2) shall servo for a term of throe (3) years and two (2) shall of growth upon the authority district or districts. (b) Plan and undertake the construction, renova­ tion. repair, remodeling, rehabilitation, restoro- COUNTY OF BARRY I. the undersigned, the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City ol Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan (tho "City ') do hereby certify that the foregoing is o true ond complete copy of a resolu­ tion adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting on the 8th day of February. 1993 the original of which is on filo in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, including in the case of a special or rescheduled meeting, notice by posting ot least eighteen (18) hours prior to the poses for which the Authority wo* organized. the Authority shod bo dissolved by resolution of the Ci­ ty Council. The property ond asset* of tho Authori­ ty remaining after tho satisfaction of all obliga­ tions of tho Authority shall belong to the Qty or to on agency or instrumentality designated by resolu­ tion of the Qty. (ec1 to fhe opproval of the City. employ and fix the created, established and incorporated a local eliminate the conditions and causes of unemploy- 10. Prior Resolutions. All resolution* and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be and the some ore hereby rescinded. Yeos: Hawkins Brower. White. Moy. Ketchum. Jasperse. Campbell. Nays: None. Absent: Watson. RESOLUTION ADOPTED Sharon Vickery City Clerk City of Hastings STATE OF MICHIGAN other personnel considered nece**ofv by the Boord^subject to the approval of the Qty. (o) RgRrearewL The employees of the Authority be eligible to participate in municipal retire­ ment ond insurance program* of the City a* if they wore civil service employee* on the same basis os civil service employee*. 6. Fiscal Year. The Authority shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year beginning January 1 and ending December 31. 7. BvRgot. Tho Director of the Authority shall prepare and submit for tho opproval of the Board a budget for the operation of the Authority lor tho ensuing fiscal year, subject to tho prior approval of the Qty Council, in accordance with Section 19 of Act 281. It a Director is not employed by the Board, the budget shall be prepared in the same manner designated by tho Boord. tor uto will ba pubiahad in th* ^un & News, Hastings on March 9, 1993, March 16, 1993 and March 23, 1993 Douglas B. Roberts State Treasurer Due to School Activity at Central Auditorium This Program will be Held at a NEW LOCATION Lecture Hall HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Tickets ■vaftabto (ADULTS) at the door S^OO (SENIORS) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 'Will Work* continued from page 2 afternoon 1 called the program and they said, no they never bothered to show up and we found out they had stayed all day down at the Plaza. "So the next day 1 stopped down there to see what was happening because someone else slopped in the office to say there was someone down there needing help at Kmart, so I said okay let me go down there. I went over to the fella I had talked to before, there were two fellas there on each side of the driveway, and I said to lhe one, what hap­ pened - because you said you needed to gel io Grand Rapids and this was going to take care of your gas money all the way. I can only assume If you didn't go on ahead that your motives were otherwise, to get money.' That's all I said. And he proceeded to cun me out. stronger than I've ever had in my life, threaten me on what he would do to me." Reid said. Regarding lhe two men with the signs in Hastings. Reid said, "it's a very awkward situation, especially knowing lhe people of Barry County and the people of this area who have wonderful hearts. When you drive by and see a sign like that, you immediately picture the needy kids at home or you pic­ ture the situation where they don’t have any­ thing to eat or their electricity's been shut off for whatever reason. ” What should people do when they see someone who is asking for help? Either bring them to lhe Love Inc. office at 305 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings or have them call Love Inc. from a pay phone, he sug­ gested. Or ask them if they have applied for work at MESC, Mid-Counties Employment and Training Center or other places. "Anyone who truly needs help would be thankful for someone who could bring them to a place where they can get help. Bring them right down to the office and we'll do our best to solve the problem, to help them." Reid said. "If there's a problem about bringing them down, take them to a pay phone and call 948-9555. It's perfectly all right to call me at home, if it's after hours, my name is in the phone book." The local Love Inc. office is staffed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Someday, there may be truly needy people that show up with signs in our community, he said. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Arsa GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 21 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. Feb. 18- 10:00 Journey of Fort; 11:30 Holy Comm /Lunch Pasty Flour Mix; 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Journey of Faith. Fri­ day. Feb. 19-7.00 Pasty Meat Cut­ ting; 7:30 YG Lock-In overnight. Saturday. Feb. 20 - 8.00 Pasty Sate Day; Family Swim. 8 00 NA. Mon day. Feb 22 - 7:00 Bereft Supp. Group Tuesday. Feb. 23 - 7:00 Journey of Faith; 7:00 Elders. Wednesday. Feb. 24 - Ash Wednes­ day; 10:00 Wordwatchers; 4:00 Organ Lesson; 7:30 Holy Communion INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O Box 558. Hastings. MI 49058 (meeing at Thomas Jeffeaon Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Mnurner. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118. Sunday Services 9: 30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Bible Study. 700 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHVBCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond. Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHVBCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 PoueU Rd.. 1 tmte eaat of Hastmgs. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Suu 6sj Servins: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Thunirty: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79. Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995. Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 1100 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for ail services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday Dolton Aiwa CHURCH or GOO. Tm DAY, Banfislil. Mirhigan. Services 10 a.m. each Tartday- Call 671-4100 or Boa 47 Bodford. Mich 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 an. S.. Pastor Brent Brasiihi. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at lOflO a.*.; Wonh^ 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 pm Nashville Arss ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9:30 a m WOODGROVE BRETHREN ST. BOSE CATHOLfC CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 CHUBCH, 805 S JefTerwn Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ Fother Charles Fiiher, Pallor. ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Evening Youth Group. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 BAKKY CO. CHVBCH OF p m CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. ST. MATTHIAS ANGIJCAN Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ CHVBCH Pan of the Anglican vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ pm. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ respondence Course. Special video nion; 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used series: “Does God Exist?" on at all services. Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 1100 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m. and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wedneadays. 5:15 p.m. u Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Mca'P Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Haartgs. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst. PUcsor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; ll.-00a.rn. Mornt^ Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wedaeaday: 6:30 Awms Clubs; 7.00 p.m.. Teana ia Houseman Hall; 7.-00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m . Adrt Choir practice. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor James C. Noggle. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wonfop II am.; After School Spacial Wednesday. 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m., 9:45 aad 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nunery available for all services. Bring the whole family. ASSEMBLY Y3F GOD, 1674 West State Road. Jlaatingi. Michigan. James A. Cmnpbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Morrt« Woretap 10:45 a.m. Nunery provided Sunday Evening Service m 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bfote Quiz (^es 8-12); Youth Mimstnes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adnh Bible Study - no age limits HASTINGS The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVMGS S LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTMGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HAST1NCS SANNER ANO RDMN0ER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS ISANUFACTURMG CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, NC. 770 Cook Ad. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHVBCH. corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Organic' 'Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8 30 a.m. and 11:00 a m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Mondays: Childrens Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; CoDepcndenti Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9.00 a.m. Friday. Feb 5 - World Day of Prayer; Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P.) 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Feb. Thursday. Feb. 18 - Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 20 - CAA ‘Walk for Warmth*’ at Free Methodist Church. Friends Group Outing at Bowens Mill 3:30 p.m.; Goodwill Class Pttluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 21 - Guest speaker from Michigan Interfaith Council cn Alcohol Problems for both mor­ ning worship services. Monday. Feb. 22 - Lydia and Hannah UMW Circles 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 24 ■ Sarah and Esther UMW Circles 9:30 a m. Ruth UMW Circle 1:00 p.m.; Ash Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 - Lenten Luncb/Worhship at First Presbyterian Church. 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 28-Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Wednesday. March 3 - Lenten Potluck 6:30 p.m. Friday. March 5 - V.I.P.‘s. Saturday. March 6 - PM Gathering Informal Folk Music Workshop Service 7:00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (M Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no amwer. call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a m. (for J! ages) and Worship Ser­ vice al 11 ‘JO I.tn All-Church Lun cheon will follow lhe mooting i-rvkcs. Plan to stay by for a special vagelariaa meal and extra fellowship. Advealnrers and Pathfinders meet cm Sunday. Feb. 21. S'? p.m. School Board Meeting on Tuesday, at 7 00 p.m. The topic will be "The Pnvilege of Prayer " The cotnrmuuty is owned. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people ia aad around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9 12 noon Please call the Center for aa appotmment at 945-2361 if you are in need. Dona­ tions of only clean aad good quality iserm are accepted during the business hours noted above HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In­ terim Ctmsnan Education Director Sunday. Jan. 24 ■ IX a m. Mom lag Worship Services Nursery pro­ vided. Broedcas of 9:30 a m. ser­ vice over WBCH-AM end FM 9:50 Church School Classes, mctudmg Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour m the Dining Room. 1100 Annual Meeting in the Sanctuary. 4 00 Christian Unity Service al Grace Lutheran Church: 5:00 Com­ bined Youth meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. 7:30 Church Of­ ficer Training for new Elders. Deacons, and Trustees Moods. — 7:30 Mission Committee Tuesday — 7:15 Stephen Ministers training Wednesday ■ 10:00 Women s Organization Board Meeting Thuiulay - 9:30 Circle Study Leaders meet with hwr Keller "Sometime, Il isn't really a coincidence when people are there at night when lhe government agenclei, like DSS. are all cloned. Unfortunately that's all a part of lhe situation with people not be'ng able to ver­ ify It. We find lhe biggest need after hours is they are homeleu and they need a place to stay especially if their car is brake down and they're on their way to someplace else. And there is a program and a provision for that. "Il would need to be an emergency situa­ tion not just someone who is mad at their friend and wants to go somewhere else for the night...it's not really set up for that. It's supposed to be for truly emergency situa­ tions or a homeleu person." Reid said. Love Inc. wu started, he said, because "we had people going from church to church and telling them stories and in the old days there was no networking so churches would either give them money or they wouldn't and most of them were giving money. And we'd come together at ministers' meetings and we'd find out that four churches had helped this family in a day or so. So we started Love Inc. first of all to verify lhe facts and I think with every situation this community would like lo help somebody who Is truly needy. I think that's a key for anyone. "We see so many things on TV and we don't know for sure if its reliable or realistic. So what Love Inc. has promised them a story," Reid said. One church wu "gelling ready to give hundreds of dollars this lady who wu telling them an out and out bold lie. a lady we had dealt with here on a situation. And they felt so bad. They said. Pastor just talked about helping people....thal Jesus would love them,' But I said also that when there is fraud and lying Involved we are also expected to be good stewards of our money,* Reid said. "But it's tough without verifying lhe facts said. Aa the economy hu continued to be a little different...It's been so nice to see the community respond. Last year, every one of our budgeted items for keeping Love going were met through the kindness of this com­ munity...the needs of this organization are continuing to be met so we can help others. "I would hope when we see people in need, obviously our heart is going to be touched, but if we can only also remember to use our mind u well u our heart...Our goal here at Love Inc. is to help people get back on their feet. "A problem we had in the early days be­ fore Love Inc. came along wu that II wu to really know what's happening. Some folks have a very honest looking face, and they sound very nice and say all lhe right things, but that doesn't mean that it's always true. "We have a sign on our wall, verify the so easy to give people money whether you were at church or just seeing them on the street and there wu really no responsibility for what happened to that money. Wu it an honest situation or wu it not? "I think we developed a generation or al facts and that's the first thing we do. We try to make sure for everyone involved that It will be u pleasant an experience u possi­ ble, and it will be a way to help someone, nor just to add to their comfort by giving them money when they really didn't need it. I think we've been able to stretch doilan for a lot of our churches and help people." he said. "So far this winter. I can’t think of ieut a group of people that relied upon the kindness ot the church rather than doing something for themselves. It wu easier to go and ask churches to give them money than to work up their job resume and go to work. For some it became easier to learn then to lie and whal story to tell to the church or to whoever, someone on the street. Tve come acrou people that were giving away hundreds ot dollars Kt someone telling we would do here, especially with our 61 churches we cooperate with, we would verify the need and anyone sent here from a government agency or a civic group, well verify the need and do our best to help them with a solution to that problem," Reid said. "I am totally amazed over the years how the community has supported Love Inc. and other organizations that help people." he anyone who bu followed through and applied for programs who hu not been helped." Reid said, except for the ones who didn't bother to fill out the applications. NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Onnie Gibton Edwin C. Hbodataa HASTINGS - Edwin C. Woodman, 76, of 340 West Wood la wn Avenue, Hast, np, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 1993 al Tender­ care of Hastings. Mr. Woodman wu born on March 16,1916 in Orangeville Township, Bany County, the son of Edwin and Mary (Armstrong) Wood­ man. He wu raised in Orangeville Township area and attended the Blake Country School. He wu turned lo Nellie B. Seine oo Febru­ ary 21,1941. He hqg lived ail his married life in Hastings Mr. Woodman wu employed at Hastinp Manufacturing Company for 30 yean, retiring in 1977. Previous employment with the Old Grand Rapids Bookcase Company in Hastings for 10 yean. He wu a member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628 and U.AW. Local #138. Mr. Woodman is survived by his wife, Nellie; daughter and husband, Sandra aad Daniel Tebo of Allot daughter and bmhutut Nancy aad Gene Hummell of Hastings; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, diaries Thornton Woodman of Springhill, Florida. John Llewellyn Woodman of Delton; three sisters, Mabel Kelter of Hast­ ings, Mae Bowerman of Middleville. Cleou Trumbull of Hastings. He wu preceded in death by five sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday. February IS at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Deal officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery In Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Moose Lodge. |_______ Linda L. Sutton_______ | HASTINGS - Linda L. Sutton, 33. at 12S West Clinton Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 14, 1993 at Midwesrem Regional Medical Center in Zion, Illinois. Mrs. Sutton wu born on July 26. 1937 in Grind Ledge, lhe daughter of Allen and Pauline (Hines) Kingsley. She wu raised in Grand Ledge, Portland and Ionia and attended Portland and Ionia schools, graduating from Hastings High School Adult Education in 1977. She wu married to Maynard G. Sutton on August 29, 1935. She came to Hastings in 1967. Mrs. Sutton wu employed u s receptionist at Dr. McConnell’s Demal Office in Hastings for several yean, a receptionist at the Tbornappie Physicians office in Hastings for several yean and worked for Provincial House in Hast­ ings for a time. She wu a member of First United Methodist Church, AARP, G.W.T.A Mn. Sutton is survived by her husband, Maynard; two sons, Michael Sutton of Santa Paula, California, Douglas Sutton of San Diego. California; two daughters, Tammy Alexander of Midland, Brenda Armour of Hastings; eight grandchildren; four sisters, one brother. She wu preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 19, at Wren Funeral Home and Commital with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at Tuttle Cemetery in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers, 1616 23rd "treet, Zion, Illinois, 60099. APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA - Dean Aldren Bassett, 74, 633g Cottonwood Lane, Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away Friday, Fdtniary 12, 1993 at South Bay Hospital in Ruskin, Florida. Mr. Basses wu born on September 8,1919 in Rudyard. Michigan, the son of Floyd and 1'resu Bassett. He married Jean Rickaby on September 2, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. Mr. Bassett wu employed as a Quality Comroiler at UX. Steel ia Gary, Indiana for 38 years. He retired in 1975. The Bauett’s spent summers at the family home on Crooked Lake ia Delton for many yean. They had lived at the Florida addreu for die put 17 yean and were formerly of Gary, Indiana. He wu preceded in death by bis father, Floyd on May 19,1975 and his mother, Tressa on December 2, 1992. Mr. Basses is survived by his wife, Jean and seven! cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 13, at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial wu at Mourn Ever Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. | LOWELL-Onnie Gibson, 50, of9982 West Riverside, Lowell, passed sway Friday, Fehro- . ary 12, 1993 at her residence. Funeral services were held Mondsy, Febro- a aiy 15 st the Koops Funeral ChajmL Lake ' Odessa with Reverend George Alon officiat­ ing. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. | | BELLEVUE - Velma M. Allerding Schafer, 82, of Bellevue, passed away Monday, Febru­ ary 13, 1993. Mrs. Schafer wu born in Bany County, the daughter of Milo and Stella Harry. She had been an employee of the former Wilcox-Gay Company. She is survived by her daughter, Artis Leone (Arthur) Creller of Bellevue; son, Theodore Allerding of Cadillac; 21 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. She wu preceded in death by her sons, Merton and Neil Allerding; first husband, Nile Allerding in 1963 and second hubend, George Schafer in 1982. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18 at the Pray Funeral Home; Charlotte, with Reverend George Flem­ ing officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. | Rollo V. Latta | HASTINGS - Rollo V. Lina, 71, of 1650 Wall Lake Roed, Hastings, passed away Thuraday, February 11,1993 at the Waterman Medi­ cal Center in Eustis, Florida. Mr. Latta wu boro on January 4, 1922 in Manhall, the son of Hany and Mildred (Converse) Latta. He came to the Middleville area u a child and attended a rural school in Yankee Springs. He graduated from Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School in 1939. He wu married to Gertrude S. McNutt on November 8, 1941. Mr. Latta wu employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 30 yean. Mr. Latta wu a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in Campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received numerous awards and honors including the Putple Heart and the EAME Ribbon with five bronze service stars. He wu a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. Chapter 4121. Mr. Latta is survived by his wife, Gertrude; two daughters and husbands, Cindy and Tim Larsen of Hastings, Robbin and John Nichols of Hastings; five grandchildren; brother, Mu Latta of Plainwell; five sistera, Mercie Bower­ man of Middleville, Vera Tasker of Lake Odes­ sa, Lenna Born at Dowling, Lavina Arkwright of Plainwell. Sally LaFountain of Plainwell. He wu preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rhonda Kaye Latta and a brother, Homer Latta. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 16 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaugh: officiating. Burial wu at the Rutland Township Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rollo V. Latta Memorial Fural for charity of one’s choice. Albert M. Arent, Jr. | WYOMING - Albert M. Arens, Jr, 60, of Wyoming, and formerly of Hastings, peued . away Wednesday, February 10,1993 at Metro­ politan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Area wu bora on May 13, 1932 In Centertine, Michigan, the son of Albert nd Anna (Zielinski) Arens. He came to Hastings ' area u a child and attended Brush Ridge School and Hastings High School. Mr. Areas ' served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. HewasmarriedtoRuthADoyleonMay28, 1955. Mr. Arens wu employed at the Rochesrer Products Division of General Motors in Grand Rapids, where be had worked for the past 19 years. He had previously worked for the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings for about 20 yean. He Arens wu a member of Hastings V F.W. Post, DA.V, United Auto Waken Unioc. Mr. Arens is survived by his wife, Ruth; son, Albert Arens HI of Wyoming; three dsughtera,' Tereu Arens of Poruge, Mary Anderson of Kentwood, Deanna Burn of Kentwood; 12 grandchildren; sister, Maria Endsley at He wu preceded in death by grandson, Lonnie Joe Jsrman. Funeral services were held Friday, February 12, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial wu at Hastinp Township Cemetery with Full Mili­ tary Honora. < Memorial contributions may be made to Albert M. Arens, Jr. Memorial Fund. > |_____ Dorothy M. Ronndt | MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy M Rounds, 71, of Middleville, went to be with her Lord, Too day, Februazy 9, 1993 at Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Mra. Rounds was bora on November 15, 1921 in Ovid, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle French. She wu raised in Elsie and attended Elsie schools. She ms married to Russell Rounds on March 14,1943 in Owasso. They moved to the Middleville area in 1948, where Russe'l served u a DNR game area manager fa over 30 years. Mra. Rounds wu employed at Sean A Roebuck and at Dr. Mulligans dentist office u a denial assistant She was a member of the Boweu Mill Chapel and attended the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Mra. Rounds is survived by children: Gary (Susan) Rounds of Middleville, Allan (Mari­ lyn) Rounds of North Adams, Mary Ann (John) Williams of Sparta, Dean (Nyla) Rounds of Hastinp; grandchildren: Gary Todd (Ruth) Rounds, Melissa Rounds, Chad Rounds, Kevin Rounds, Kyle Rounds, Matthew Williams, Sara Williams, Timothy Rounds, Nathan Rounds, Christopher Rounds, Ksthlyn Rounds; great-grandchild. Rachel Rounds. Also surviving are three brothers, John (Betty) French of Lansing. George (Agnes) French of S.t Johns, Lyle (Beverly) French of St Johns; one sister, Qira (Robert) Halsey of St Johns; several nieces and nephews. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Russell Rounds on March 14,1991 and a sister. Ruby Blakeslee. Funeral snd committal services were held Friday, February 12 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville with Pasta Bruce Stewart and Pasta Wesley Smith officiating. Burial wu at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids, Fust Baptist Church Missionary Society or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were msde by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday February 18, 1993 — Page 7 Nitz named to board of the National Bank of Hastings Social News... Larry J. Komstadt Sr., president and chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings, is pleased to announce that Wade W. Nitz has been elected to lhe bank's Board or Directors. "We are pleased to have Wade accept the position. He will be a great asset to the bank." Komstadt said. Nitz is the chief financial officer of Pennock Hospital. He is a certified public accountant and holds Wood-Kidder to be wed July 10 Chery l Jean Wood and Troy John Kidder are announcing their engagement to be mar­ ried on July 10. 1993. Troy is employed at Simpson Industries and Cheryl is employed by Dr. Carl Peurach, D.D.S. They are planning a garden wedding. Shay-DeCamp united in marriage Longstreet/Stroia engagement told Keely Marie Shay and Matthew Robrt DeCamp were united in marriage Friday. Oct. 2 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Mr. Jack Shay and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas DeCamp of Hastings. Maid of honor was Nicole Shay. Bridesmaids were Debra McGandy, Beverly Osierink. Colleen Takacs and Susan Strong. Flower girls were Megan McGandy and Katy Duffy. Best man was Jim DeCamp. Groomsmen were Ken DeCamp. Greg McGandy. Drew Pixley, and Kyle Trahan. Ringbearer was Ryan DeCamp. Ushers were Ryan Shay. David Vaughn. Mike Johnson and Shawn Gahan Master and mistress of ceremony were Joe and Sharon Duffy. Keely is a graduate of Western Michigan University and is completing her teaching cer­ tificate at Aquinas College. Matthew is also a graduate of Western and is employed with Flexfab Horizons International of Hastings. The couple lives in Caledonia. The parents of Robert Longstreet of Hastings would like to announce the engage­ ment of their son to Catherine Stroia of Bay City. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lee Stroia. She will graduate from Alma College in April. Robert is the son of Jack and Gerry Longstreet of Hastings. He is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1992 graduate of Alma College. Rob is now attending the University of Detroit Law School. A May 29. 1993. wedding is being planned. Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The Hastings BANNER Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Amelia (Amy) Ruth Simmet was born Jan. 20. 1993 at 2:46 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. Her parents are Duane and Laura, and big brother Derek Her grandparents arc Jerry and Sandy Simmet. Lake Odessa; Bea Milan. Luther and Leonard and Louise Olson. Com­ stock Park. GIRL. Amanda Marie Curtiss, bom Jan. 29 at 11:15 a.m. al Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids to Cliff and Wendi (Martin) Curtiss, weighing 7 lbs.. 6 ozs.. and 1944 inches long. Amanda Marie met her brother Jonathan Wallace at home. Proud great-grandparents are Sarah Curtiss and Mildred Vermulya of Lake Odessa. Hazel Ede of Grand Rapids and Elmo and Audrey Martin of Punta Gorda. Florida. Proud grandparents are Eugene and Nancy Martin and Alice Edge Martin of Kent­ wood. Clyde and Eula Curtiss of Lake Odessa BOY, James Allen, bom Feb. 6 at 6:45 a.m. to James and Angela Williams. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., 344 ozs. and 2144 inches long. GIRL, Alexandria Leah, bom Feb. 2 at 8:11 a.m. to Willard and Paula Pierce. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 20M inches long. BOY, Eric Bradley, bom Feb. 2. at I2:Q8 a.m. to Bradley and Janet Scott. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 8M ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Austin Charles, bom Feb. 3 at 6:33 a.m. to Angelina Bryan and John Drake. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 15M ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cody Texas was bom to Matthew and Tracy Timm of Hastings at Metropolitan Hospital. Weighing: 8 lbs., 2044 inches long. BOY, Anthony Jay. bom Jan. 27 at 3:44 p.m. lo Brenda and Anthony Heath. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs.. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Jessica Lou. bom Jan. 29 at 11:15 p.m. to Mike and Tami Cheeseman. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 444 ozs. and 2044 inches long BOY, Samual Harold, bom Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. to Suzanne and Brian Cheeseman. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 344 ozs. and 1944 inches long GIRL, Brittany Lynn, bom Jan. 30 at 9:54 a.m. to Sabrina Dies. Nashville and Floyd Fender. Vermontville, weighing6 lbs., M oz. and 20 inches long. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call...948-S051 L—fat Wu tCl MURRH whw. BARRY/HASTINGS J.E.D.C. POSITION TITLE Economic Development CoortinatodFull-time. FRIENDS DON E LEI FRIENDS Drive Dm -— File No. 92-20777-IE Estot* of Chori** Robort Leroy Sandora, docoosed. Social Security No. 375-52-7682. TO: Arthur Sanders, whose address is unknown ond whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by tho following: 1. A wrongful death complaint has been filed on behalf of the Estate of Charles Robert Leroy Sanders, deceased. 2. Tho name ond address of tho personal representative is os follows: Lisa Lynn Sandors, 7700 Lammers Rood. Dolton. Ml 49046. 3. The attorneys for the personal representative ore Visser t Bolhouso. P.C., located ot the Grand­ ville State Bonk Building. Grandville. Michigan, 48418. 4. Tho low requires that you shall notify tho at­ torneys for the personal representative within 60 days after the publication date of this notice of any material fact which may constitute evidence of any claim for damages. Failure to do so may adversely affect a recovery of damages and could bar your right to any claims at a later hearing to distribute proceeds of tho wrongful death action. 5. You will bo notified of a hearing to determine how any proceeds will be distributed after tho odjudkotkxi or *«tti*m*rit of this claim for damag**. This will ba called a hearing on the Motion for Distribution ol the Proceeds. 6. To recover damage*, any person who may bo entitled to damage* must sand a claim for damage* to the personal representative on or before the date sot for tho hearing on tho Motion for Distribution of Proceeds. Failure to present a claim for damage* within the time provided shall bar you from making claim to any of the proceed*. 7. If you have any question* concerning this mat­ ter. please contact lhe offices of Visser 1 Bolhouse. P.C.. at (616) 631-7711. February 9. 1993 Thomas R. VandorHulst (P4316S) Grandville State Bank Building Grandville. Ml 49418 (616) $31-7711 Lisa Lynn Sandor* 7700 Lammers Road Dolton. Ml 49046 (616)623-3332 (2/18) SHORT FOttKCLOMIIIS MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* boon mode In tho conditions of a mortgage mode by TIMOTHY J. SITAR AND KARI E. MCKEE SITAR. HUSBAND AND WIFE to Lambrecht Company, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated Juno 4. 1987. and recorded on Juno 4. 1987. in Liber 4S2. on page 09. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to STERLING SAVINGS BANK, a Michigan Corporation by an assignment dated Juno 1. 1989. and recorded on June 14. 1989, in Libor 483. on pogo 716. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND-TWO HUNDRED TWELVE AND 05/100 Dollars (S62.212.05). including interest at 9.5% per annum. Under tho power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promise*, or some port of them, at public vonudo. ot tho Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on March 25. 1993. Said promise* are situated in tho Township of Assyria. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore describ­ ed os: A parcel ol land located In tho Southeast one quarter of Section 11. Town 1 North. Rango 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County. Michigan, begin­ ning on th* South line of sold Section 11 distant 754.00 foot West from tho Southeast comer of said Section 11. thence West along said South section line 333.00 foot, thenco North at right angle* to said South section lino 600.00 foot, thence East porall*l to said South section lino 333.00 feet, thenco South 600.00 foot to place of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from lhe dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, In which cose tho redemption period shall be 30 day* from tho date of such sal*. Dated: February 2. 1993 STERLING SAVINGS BANK, a Michigan Corpora­ tion, Mortgage* •omcreiN, wishnow t schnhdmman 17117 W. Nin* mil, «d.. Si*. >0*0 Southfield Ml *0075 (3/11) S20-26,000/year ATTN Joseph Rahn. Executive Director (616)9484896 DEUCIOUS WONDER ROAST CHICKEN Save 50< SPECIALS GOOD THRU 2-21-93 QUALIFICATIONS: Submit resume by March 1.1993 to: Hastings Industnal Incubator 1035 E State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Wade W. Nitz County uf Barry PUBLICATION 0? WWONGFUL MATH NOTICC Development end implementation of specific public works pro­ jects under the direction of the Executive Director, including client screening, grant writing, interaction with appropriate state and federal agencies, financial institutions and elected officials SALARY RANGE former president of the Hastings Kiwanls Club. He and bls wife. Gloria, and sons, Marc and Michael, reside in Hastings. Their daughter, Melissa. Is marled and lives in Minneapolis. Legal Notices DUTIES: Candidates should possess a BA with 2-5 years experience in public sector employment or a private sector position in the busmess or financial sector. Past experience involving the Depart­ ments ol Natural Resource. Transportation or US. Small Business Administration and a working knowledge of computers is desirable bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Michigan Univenlty. Nitz has been affiliated with Pennock Hospital since 1975. Prior to that he was employed with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Detroit. With the Health Care Financial Management Association, Nitz has held offices and serves on the Board of Directors of the local hospital's Purchasing Service. He has served on various committees of the Michigan Hospital Association. In community activities. Nitz has been a Sat., Feb. 20th Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Plumb4s 802 w. stats. Hasuags dd.b«M921 SENIORS SAVE 5% iSOAY DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY UP TO 50< FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 Remember loved one Legal Notices SNORT FOBKCLOMNIE NOTICE um ci—mm) MORTGAGE SALE - Defouli ho* been mod* in th* condition* of a mortgog* mod* by LOUIS F. WISNIEWSKI AND PAMELA J. WISNIEWSKI HUS BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR PORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor­ tgage*. dated July 19. 1969. ond recorded on July 28, 1989, in Liber 485. on pog* 670. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by told mor tgog** to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA, AN IOWA CORPORATION by an assignment dated August 3. 1989, ond recorded on August 14. 1989. in Liber 486. on poge 799. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage th*re is claimed to b* du* at th* dot* hereof th* ium ol forty six thousand *ight hundred twelve ond 43 100 Dollars ($46,812.43). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under th* power of sol* contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statut* in such cos* mod* ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby ghjen that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sol* of th* mortgaged premise*. or some pan of them. ot public vendue, ot at th* Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. al 11:00 A.M. on March 11. 1993. Said premises ore situated on TOWNSHIP OF IR­ VING. BARRY County. Michigan ond or* described os: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST %. OF THE NOR THWEST ’/. SECTION 15. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NOR­ THEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET THENCE SOUTH 297 THENCE EAST 396 FEET THENCE NORTH THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from th* dot* of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cos* th* redemption period shall be 30 days from the dot* of such sale. DATED: January 28. 1993 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 GMAC MORTGAGE COPRORATION OF IA Assignee of Mortgog* (2-25' rile No. W-462-CH HON RICHARD M. SHUSTER ALETA K. GORDON Plaintiff MICHAEL B GORDON. Defendant David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS Me PH IL LIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 At a session of said Court hold in the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, on the 1st day of February. ?993. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge. On the 30th day of November. 1992, on action was filed by Aleta K. Gordon. Plaintiff, against Michael B. Gordon. Defendant, in this Court to ob­ tain a Judgement of Divorce. n IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Michael B. Gordon shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 19th day of April. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in o judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded In the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (Pl27931 Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILLIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (3/4) February 8. 1993 — 7:00 p.m. Present: All Board members. County Comm. Fuhr. Karon Scarbrough, throe guests. Minutes approved ond Treasurers Report Scarbrough explained Heodlee roll-back. Purchase plaque for retiring sexton. Revised fee schedule. Appointed cemetery ordinance committee. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned ot 8:50. Bonnie I. Cruttonden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (4/18) SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICt (Al Cs—Bis) MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mod* by WILLIAM O. CAMPBELL AND BEATRICE A. CAMPBELL. HUS BAND AND WIFE to WOODHAMS MORTGAGE CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated September 25. 1989. and record­ ed on September 27. 1989, in liber 488, on page 818, BARRY County Records. Michigan, ond assign­ ed by MESNE assignment to SIMMONS FIRST NA­ TIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF. A NATIONAL BANK­ ING CORPORATION by on assignment dated Oc­ tober 19. 1989. and recorded on November 21. 1989, in Liber 491. on pogo 474. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to bo due at tho date hereof th* sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred eighty throe and 20/100 Dollars ($29,283.20). including interest ot 9.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 AM on March 11. 1993. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY County Michigan and describ­ LOT 228 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from tho date of such sole. DATED: January 28. 1993 ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham, Ml 48009-6616 SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PINE BLUFF Assignee of Mortgagee (2-18) rue rvo. ve-xiuwec Estate of NELLIE I. SLOCUM Deceased. Social Security No. 367-26-9669. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 11. 1993 at 11:1$ a.m.. in th* probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will be held on the petition of Mar­ jorie E. Blakely, requesting that she be appointed personal represer,.n*iv* of the Estate of Nellie I. Slocum, who lived at 826 East Washington St.. Nashville. Ml 49073. ond who died on February 6. 1993: requesting that th* heirs at law of th* dece­ dent be determined: and requesting also that the will ol the deceased dated September 19, 1971. and codicil dated September 10.197$. bo admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against tho stat* will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further giver that th* estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 9. 1993 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Morjorie E. Blakely 115 Phillips Street Nashville. Ml 49073 (2/18) RUTLAND CRAFTER TOWWW February 12. 1993 Coll to order at 7:30 p.m. Approved minutes of 1/13/93 meeting. Regular Meeting. Supervisor Edwards said we will be opening bids on Sewer Project on Feb. 29. 1993 ot 10:00 a.m. All reports received and placed on file. Voucher* approved in tho amount of $14,893.98 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted; Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by; Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (2/18) Valuable Seminar “Why a Will Is Not Enough” S will alone can subject your family to long delays, costly expenses and may limit access to the assets in your estate. At this seminar, you'll learn how a living trust helps you: ■ Avoid probate costs—and keep your money for your family ■ Reduce federal estate taxes ■ Ensure your family has help managing your estate “WHY A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH” Monday, March 1,1993 7:30 p.m. Hastings Country Club Guru Speaker: Attorney Ben Fowler, Sr. Partner Berre, Peterson, Fowler & Reens ■ Grand Rapids Call today for reservations—seating is limited. AGEdwards INVBTMINIS SINCE Bt? 50 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Ask for Linda Richmond _ (616) 459-3100 or 1-800-688-3113 Ann Landers Family reunion pleased his parents Dear Ann Landen: May I respond to “Cheverly, Md." who refused to go home for the holiday* because be couldn't stand his family? I am one of five children. We all live in dif­ ferent states. We’ve had our problems, and 1 have always managed to stay away from most family get-togethers because, frankly, they are a pain in the neck. Well, from now on. I’m going to every one of them, and here’s why. This past Thanksgiving a reunion was planned at my parents’ house. It would be the first time in 13 years that all of the siblings would be under the same roof. To make the situation even more frightening, we would be together for four days, 22 people in all, in­ cluding grandchildren ages 8 to 15. Two of my brothers had not spoken to each other for yean. We were all dreading this get-together but agreed to show up to please our parents. When the last sibling arrived, having suf­ fered through all the hugs, kisses, lies and phoniness, I looked up and saw the most wonderful sight. There, at the edge of this snarling mob scene, were my parents. My mom was tugging at Dad’s sleeve, and there were lean streaming down her face. She kept repeating, “They’re all here. Dad. Isn’t this just wonderful! They are really all here!” They both looked happier than I had seen them in yean. After witnessing the joy that resulted from the unselfish gift we had given our parents, I decided that from now on I will show up at every family occasion no matter what. It’s the least I can do for my parents. Life is too short to do otherwise. - Love from Anne Marie in Texas Dear Anne Marie: The message is clear. Siblings who aren’t fond of each other would be wise lo put aside their differences at holi­ day time for the sake of their parents. Having said that. I’m sure to be blasted by readers recounting the rotten things a brother or sister did. They will ask, “You expect me to overlook THAT?” My answer to all of you is YES. It could be the best (and last) gift you will ever give your parents. Go back and read Anne Marie’s letter again. They pay for extra Dear Ann Landen: My husband. “Lou." and I are having an argument. Will you please settle it? When dining with another couple recently, we got stuck paying for part of their dinners, since what we ordered was much less expensive. When the bill came. 1 pul enough money on the table to cover our dinners, plus lax and a 15 percent lip. After several dirty looks from the other couple AND from Lou, I added an extra $4 lo cover our friends' share of the tip since they failed lo figure it in with their cost. Lou tells me. “Don't be petty. It's no big deal." If that's lhe case. I'm ordering lobster next time. Lou and the other man are longtime bud­ dies. Short of avoiding dinner with them again, which is dam near impossible, how would you handle this? -Sick of Being Stiffed in Denver Daur Stiffed: You can insist on separate checks or accept lhe fact that in the interest of peace on the home front, you're going to take the hit and be gracious about it. Gem of the Dey: Sign posted in a small business: If you think lhe dead never come beck to life, you should come around at quit­ ting lime. Plans announced for the 1993 Barry County Fair With six months to go before the Mln an­ nual Barry County Fair, this year's Fair Board members have been busy. Eight of the nine members of the board at­ tended the Michigan Association of Fain and Exhibitions al the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids recently. The annual convention is an opportunity for all Michigan fainapd event representatives lo meet and exchange ideas, philosophies and working sohttions that help to make these events nut successfully Concessionaires, midway attractions, and stage acts are also available at conventions to be signed on as participants. The convention opened with a showcase of acts available. Friday night Wade’s Midway, which has served the Barry County Fair for the past few years, entertained several fair boards employing them, with a banquet. Saturday evening was the closing banquet at­ tended by approximately 600 representatives from almost every county in Michigan. Throughout the three-day event, there were a variety of workshops for fair board members to attend. Topics ranged from ac­ counting and management practices to legal and health issues to forging successful com­ munity relations. Every member attended several of these informal question and answer classes. The Fair Board gained new information that may be useful in securing the success of the fair and Expo grounds in the off-season. Much has already been accomplished for the 1993 Fair week, including an itinerary of stage events. Wade’s Midway Attractions will return this year with two “pay one price” days and a “pay for one. get one free” day. Along with the rides and games, many favorite conces­ sionaires will be returning as well as new ones featuring elephant ears, pizza, cotton candy and foot longs. Entertainment begins this year with harness racing Saturday. Sunday and Monday, followed by Monday evening with the tradi­ tional demolition derby. The 4-H Rodeo will be back on the track Tuesday evening, com­ plete with cowgirls and cowboys and lots of action. A “super-cross show foil of thrills will be the highlight Wednesday. Thursday night, Billy Joe Royal, best known to the baby-boom generation for hb hit Legal Notices PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OFNEJUNNG File No. 92-2287-AD In ih* matter of JAMES LAWRENCE FULTON Minor Adoptee. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on February 22. 1993 ot 11:30 a.m. in th* probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition to adopt James Lawrence Fulton, a minor, by John M. Higdon and Kim I. Higdon. You may be present ot that time, or file any answer and/or response with the court on or before the date of the scheduled hearing a* set forth herein. Failure to do so could result in the termination of your parental rights, in all respect*, to th* minor child ond the adoption of said child by John M. Higdon ond Kim L. Higdon os pr /ed in th* jZ^J 28 1993 William G. Maybe* 222 South Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-1030 Kim LuAnn Higdon 117 Scribner. P.O. Box 325 Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-8567 (2/18) “Down in the Boondocks.” is scheduled to entertain. Friday night at the Fair has become known as “Rock ’n Roll night, and this year the group “Starship” will add to this tradition. To round out the week, “Da Yoopers" from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, will pro­ vide the crowd with their own special brand of musical comedy Saturday night. Another event that will reum to the fair this year is “Ladies Day.” This was a very popular event ror many years, and with renewed interest and organization by some determined local women, it is hoped to be well attended again. Another new addition will be an open-class category for goats, which already has many interested participants. The 4-H classes and projects get bigger with each new year and fill the bams and buildings with everything from sewing to space and crafts to carrots. The Fair Board also is looking forward to a display of antique engines and machinery that will be a new addition, sponsored by the Steam. Gas and Antique Machinery Association. The fair scheduled for the week of July 17 through July 24. Dear Ann Landers: Eight years ago. I found my son’s body in lhe street. He had been killed by a a hit-and-run driver on the way home from school. Since then. I have met with many other mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers who have lost loved ones. They all agree with me on the following point. Please talk about the person we have lost, even if the mention of his name causes us to weep a little. It is a joy to speak of my son and to know that he has not been totally forgotten. I am hurt when people who knew him never mention his name. It is as if these people are trying to pretend that he never existed. To deny that this beautiful child was an important part of our lives is both impossible and unrealistic. We may not be able to control what happens to us - death, accidents or life's blows — but we do have a choice as to how we deal with our losses. Victor Frankel, a respected psychiatrist, survived a Nazi concentration camp because of his great love for his wife, who died there. Frankel was determined not to let the Nazis destroy his spirit or his will to live. He kept himself alive by thinking about and speaking about his beloved wife. She was his key to survival. Please tell your readers how important it is for those of us who have suffered losses to speak of the departed, to recall the good times and to know that others remember them as wdl' ' -Wllrerrtrr MCUftou, N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Most people are reluctant to talk about someone's loss for fear of opening old wounds. You have let them know that the real sadness comes from believing that loved ones have been forgotten. Bringing their names into normal conversation is a lovely thing to do. Thank you for an enlightening letter. Cdto make Iw unconifortiMB Dear Ann Landen: My husband and 1 have been happily married for 10 years, but there are days when 1 wonder if we’re going to make it. I have been pursued by two different bosses since I married. This started before the term “sexual harassment” came into vogue. In both cases. 1 finally quit the job. I might add that I am attractive, but not a knockout, and had no interest in flirting. I ended up telling my husband about the harassments. I couldn’t have made it without his trust and support. Recently, my best friend’s husband left her and their 9- month-old baby for a woman in his office. My friend is heartbroken and scared. I’m sad for her. Last week. I attended an anniversary party for my husband's lai*/ firm. 1 couldn’t help but notice that one of the young female attorneys he works with couldn’t keep her eye* off my husband and was always al his elbow. Although I trust my husband. I can't help but feel uncomfortable about this woman in hb office. She calls him af home with “offic questions,” which I suppose is legitimate, but I really don’t like it. ’ 1 hate the thought that I’m feeling threaten­ ed, but I guess that’s the way it b. Please give me some guidance. -Juanita, No City, No Slate Dear Juanita: Tell your husband exactly how you feel. Emphasize the fact that hb aworiatr’s phone calb at home make you un­ comfortable. If he hh* respect for your feel­ ings, the calls will stop, and you will have the peace of mind that is rightfully yours. Gon of the Day: If you don't like to be alone, you probably bore other people, too. Bhor’s the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD. PCP, crack. speed and downers? “The Lowdown on Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3. 85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Candda. send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, lac. Lake Odessa News: The West Odessa Community Church was slated to hold a special service last Sunday afternoon for installation of new pastor Scot Wilson. The church b a member of the Indiana/Michigan Mennonite Conference and is located on Musgrove Highway at Bibs Road in Odessa Township. The pastor and family, consisting of wife Sharon and sons Jonathan and Timothy, come from Spencerville. Ind. He graduated from Summit Christian College in Fort Wayne and attended Huntington graduate school. The building b the oldest church in the township. It was built as a United Brethren church, an offshoot of the Meyers United Brethren Church on the Barry County line at what is today named Velte Road. It continued as a United Brethren church from 1868 to 1910. The West Odessa Missionary Society maintained the building until sometime in the 1970s. They did quilting on assignment besides making quilts for needy people, until their numbers declined. For the last years of their activity, they met in Fellowship Hall. The youth of Central United Methodist Church was host for a lovely Valentine dinner by candlelight Saturday evening with attrac­ tive decorations on the walls and hung from the ceiling. Music was provided by Kay Coates at the piano and Angela Coates playing violin. Punch and appetizers were servo! in the lounge as people entered and awaited their escorting waiters. Joyce Weinbrecht of Hastings gave an in­ teresting history of nursing at the Feb. 11 meeting of the local Historical Society. She even had an unusual display of bed pans which showed the changes in materials and styles. President John Waite announced final plans for the March 13 St. Patrick’s Dance to benefit the depot. New owners of the Violet Courtney house on M-50 are Allyn Jr. and Kim Johnson and two children. He has concluded his military service and is working in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Robert Cobb Sr. underwent surgery in Grand Rapids last week and is making normal progress. Former resident Rex Gillette has been call­ ing a newspaper columnist at the Stale Journal once a year to announce hb birthday for the last five years. Thu year he made two extra calb. He was headed for Lansing General Hospital for surgery and would appreciate some cards. Hb surgery was set for Feb. 9. One new book in the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library b “Letter* From a Slave Giri.” publishedin 1992 with Mary Lyons the author. The letters are based on the 1861 autobiography of Harriet Jacobs, a slave girl in North Carolina. The book included photographs and drawings from Edenton where she lived, always with the hope of freedom. Many of the situations in this book are also in the mini-series “Queen,” shown this week on television. The skating party for the initiation of the winter session of Wonderful Wednesday* was a huge success with 92 attending. This includ­ ed youngsters and their guests. Several mothers and the pastor drove vans and cars to transport them. Then on Feb. 10 they had their first class session with a good atten­ dance. The project for one group was to make Valentines, which wire then delivered on the following Sunday to members and friends of Central Church who reside at Lake and Emer­ son Manors. Dr. Roy Cogdell has returned from a trip to Australia. He is a retired dean of the Universi­ ty of Illinois, Evanston. U.M.W. members from the Barry County area area planning to kttend a forenoon Call to Prayer service at Hope United Methodist Church on M-37 at 9:30 on Wednesday. Feb. 24. Flyers are in the store windows for the next “Feed Store” production Saturday. Feb. 27, at the Lakewood High School auditorium. Travelers on 1-96 passing Nash Road north of Clarksville are seeing the new Bareman's Dairy storage warehouse, which was due to be completed last week. An Indiana contrac­ tor did much of the construction work. The North Inn is having repair done on its overhanging cornice made from decorative patterns of brickwork. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... 1967 was a stormy year fcy Joyce F. Weinbrecht Jan. 26. 1967, was the beginning of one of the heaviest snow storms ever to hit Barry County. The storm swept into lhe area about 9:20 a.m. on Thursday following a January thaw when the mercury hit 60 on Jan. 25. There was practically no snow left on the ground the morning of Jan. 26 when the temperature plunged to below freezing and the snow began to fall. Ten inches of snow descended on the area and the temperatures continued to drop. Mail service halted Thursday at I p.m. and the first mail to arrive in Hastings following the storm came in on Sunday. Jan. 29. about 3 p.m. Mailmen in lhe City of Hastings made their routes as best they could on Monday. Jan. 30. Rural carriers began covering their routes as best they could. The citizens of Barry County and the entire Midwest continued to dig. dig. dig. Business was at a standstill, factory production halted as workers could not get to work and many fanners were dumping their milk as bulk tanks became full. The Barry County Road Commission was faced with the Herculean task of cleaning the roads to allow people to open up their driveways. Traffic in and out of Hastings came to a halt and many vehicles were stranded, some left along road sides adding to the problems of plowing the roads. Gov. George Romney declared a state of emergency and National Guard troops were called out to aid in some areas in the state. There were no deaths or serious injuries in Barry County caused by the storm, but many families suffered extreme hardships as the wind whipped the snow into large drifts, preventing the delivery of fuel lo some and creating shortages of food. It was one of the worst single day snowstorms on record and then lhe snow didn’t stop. The Fish Hatchery research sta­ tion recorded 10 inches of snow falling on Thursday and IVz inches more on Friday, followed by six-tenths of an inch on Saturday. There was 18 inches of snow on the level and hugh drifts in many places. Schools were closed early on Thursday with several not reopening until Wednesday of the following week. State, county and municipal snow removal crews worked steadily around the clock, at­ tempting to keep roads open, but it was a los­ ing battle. None stayed open for very long. It was well into the next week before everyone was plowed out. There was a unique spirit of caring in the community with people concerned for and looking out for each other. Mary Jackson, who was the news reporter for the Hastings Banner from Middleville, gave a lively account of her experience as she tried to travel from Lansing hack to Mid­ dleville in this storm. She wrote: “I arrived in Lansing Greyhound Bus Sta­ tion Thursday p.m. at 3:30 in the height of the storm. At 4:30 the word came over lhe loud speaker. ‘No more buses out of Lansing.' A sign on the wall staled the station closed at 11:30 p.m. “People became worried where they might remain for the night. Our group had grown to approximately 200 people. The city blocks in this area were congested with people's cars stalling in the deep snow. The radio said the traffic was paralyzed and no cars could get near the station “People formed lines in front of the eight phone booths to let loved ones know where they were. My plans had been to visit my brother. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keeney, in Owosso. “The first night, few people slept. A group of young people, mostly students of CMU at Mt. Pleasant, played euchre. Others of us played games, read and visited. It gave us an opportunity to meet some very fine and in­ teresting people. , “Some men streteched out on the floor and others slept on the benches. It was impossible to bring in cots, even if one had desired to do so. Many of us decided the oriental who always took a bed roll on his journey had a good idea. “Thursday night, it was announced for anyone who wished to go to Grand Rapids, that a bus would start at 10 p.m. The driver was able to get eight miles when he met a truck stranded across lhe road. They sat in the bus all night and in the a.m. when it was light, backed up two miles to where it was possible to turn around. They stopped al the Delta Fire station where the) were served sandwiches and coffee. They returned to Lansing a weary and disappointed group. “A bus station does have its diversion, when teen-agers drop in to play the pin ball machines or just to get warm. “Meals were served in the bus cafeteria. By The City of Hastings was faced with the removal of tons of snow. Large trees were uprooted in many areas of the county during the storm. Saturday a.m.. there was no milk and there were other food shortages. “Saturday morning a bus was leaving for the north and anyone who wishes to go to Grand Rapids might get a bus to Cadillac. Four of us took this opportunity. The fare was the same as a trip from Lansing to Grand Rapids. Two took the bus to Muskegon and Ludington al Grand Rapids. Elmer Blown and my husband. Charles E. Jackson, met my bus al 6:15 Saturday evening." Incidently. Pennock Hospital reported a significant increase in the number of babies bom there in the fall of 1967. But violent weather was j.ill waiting to des­ cend on Barry County and mid-western Michigan. On Friday. April 21, 1967, tor­ nadoes were on a rampage over an eight-state area, causing at least 51 deaths and millions of dollars in damages. Damage in Barry County was estimated at a half million dollars. There were three tornadoes spotted over the city of Hastings, but none of them touched down. The upper pan of the county was not as for­ tunate. Early warnings were credited for sav­ ing many lives in the county. At three of the destroyed homes, the occupants had taken cover in their basemtns. In the fourth home, Mrs. Patrick Brasher was talking to her daughter on lhe telephone when the storm stntck about 8:20 p.m. She told her daughter. “I think that lhe storm is going to hit." and hung up the phone just as the storm smashed lhe house downhill, leaping over a new car. Mrs. Brasher literally rode the stove, through the storm. Fire Chief Edward Tudor and fireman Carl Hathaway were sent to the scene. She suffered bums and braises and was treated at Pennock Hospital. The Brasher's newly remodeled house was destroyed along with the contents. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Grabau and their three children were entertaining guests. Mr. and Mrs. Harn Lawrence of Cutlerville in their home on Wood School Road, northwest of Hastings, when they heard the roar of the storm. It sounded like railroad engines runn­ ing through the house. The group headed for the basements, just seconds before the force which demolished their large house, a 1967 Ford Falcon, a 1965 Plymouth and three motorcycles and the bam. On Grange Road, lhe Bill Mugridge family was in their house trailer. Bert Mugridge urg­ ed Bill and his family to come to his base­ ment. They reached the basement just as the storm demolished their lO-by-65-foot 1963 L'berty mobile home. The tornado didn’t damage the Bert Mudgridge home, but it upended Ken Mugridge's trailer and a bam on the north side of the house. Large trees along Grange Road looked like match sticks as they were uprooted and smashed. Near Whitmore Road on M-37 the house and bam owned by Sam McKeown, which was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rose and their two children, was demolished by a tornado. The family took shelter under the basement steps as the buildings disappeared into the wind. They were fortunate. They were unharmed. Sam McKeow n lost two cows in the bam, but the Middleville Fire Department and other volunteers rescued 17 calves and rounded up the rest of the other cattle. The Roses* car was badly damaged. Martha and Kermit Stamm and son Jeffery were driving along M-37 when lhe storm hit in the area of the McKeown farm. First they encountered an overturned pickup truck. It belonged to Harold H. Haywood of Mid­ dleville. He worked at E.W. Bliss and had s The remains of the bam which was owned by Sam McKewon on M-37. been let out of work early when the storm warnings had been issued. When he saw the tornado coming he leaped out of the truck just as the wind picked it up and up-ended it. The force of the wind rolled him along lhe pavement before he could reach the protection of the big ditch on the north side of M-37. His clothes were shredded and filled with gravel and stones. He suffered many bruises. While Stamms were rescuing Mr. Haywood they heard the Roses calling for help from their demolished house. They rescued them also. Victor Johannes, who lived on West Stale Road, didn't hear the storm hit, but it demolished five outbuildings, which included the bam, a large chicken coop, a large tool sh­ ed and other structures as well as uprooting several large trees, one of which damaged the roof. Sixteen windows in the house were smashed. Members of Irving Grange came with trac­ tors and chain saws and other tools to help clear away the mess and replace the damaged roof. A corncrib silting on cement footings was undamaged in the middle of the devastated farm area. On Buehler Road Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schultz and their son Bap.just made.it to the basement before the tornado struck their place, smashing the bam and raining the house by twisting it and dropping a large tree on it. • Mrs. Schultz had been writing a letter to her son, Michael, who was a soldier in Germany al the time. She had moved from the living room to the kitchen for better light. When the storm hit, a limb from a pine tree smashed through the wall and into the dining room where she had been sitting. Ben arrived home just minutes before the storm struck. The family made it into the basement but the trap door hit Harry on the head. A large willow tree landed on Ben's 1962 Ford and the chicken coop landed on Mrs. Schultz's 1961 Ford, wiping out much of the family transportation. Their large bam was destroyed, along with black Angus cattle and eight pigs. One sow survived and was nursing 15 little pigs dug out of the wreckage. The trees from the orchard were piled on a nearby hillside. A dog was chained to a cement block outside of the bam. The cement block was broken, the dog was sucked into lhe bam. The dog was only braised. On Ryan Road at the Richard Bennen place, the bam was flattered and the bam on the Harry Tabberer farm. Messer Road, was blown down. John Booher on Cunningham Road. Carhon Township, suffered a great deal of damage to his property. The Booher family headed for the basement when they heard the roar of the wind, but they didn't get there in time. The storm hit about 8:40 p.m. with vicious fury. The winds caved in the west side of the house, breaking seven large windows filling the house with flying glass. The interior of the house was severely damaged and the contents were scattered for miles. Son Michael Booher received a cut that required 14 stitches. The large basement bam with two wings was destroyed. Cattle were trapped in lhe basement and one cows buried under lumber was freed by neighbors who came with power saws. She was badly bruised and a second cow also was hurt. Farm tools were damaged and the shop and two garages were demolished. Several large trees in the yard were trashed. At the Victor Booher farm on M-43 west of Woodland there was damage to his bam and two com cribs were overturned, one demolished and shingles were ripped off of j the roof of the back porch of his home. At the home of Kay Moore, who lived to the east and across the road from lhe Booher farm, win­ dows were blown out. To the northeast of the Booher and Moore properties. Victor Sisson. Martin Road, reported a large com crib was tipped over and Ja strip of roofing was tom off of the bam. At the Hendee place across from Sisson' place, a silo was flattened against the bam. The Hendees were living in the house at the time. Vivian Bamum owned the farm. Blake Rising on Jordan Road, to the northeast of the Barnum (Hendee) place, lost a portion of the bam roof. Several large trees were uprooted and twisted apart in the village of Woodland. Electric power was out in many areas of the county. It was a busy time for the state, coun­ ty and municipal road crews. Neighbors and oceanizations pitched in to help clean up and High drifts block the county's roods. dear away the mesa. Sheriff Meri H. Camp­ bell and hb staff were kept busy, as was Barry County's Civil Defense Director William Barr. Fire Departments throughout the county were busy and the Civil Air Patrol came to the aid of the disaster victims. Some of the people devastated by these storms were eligible for rehabilitation assistance from federal loan ■genaes. _____ Because tornado warnings were issued in a timely manner and because the residents of Bany County took the warnings seriously, the number of injured was minimal and there were no deaths in Barry County. Sources.' Hartings Banners from February 2. 1967 and April 27. 1967. ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT Full time for a 138 bed skilled nursing home. Graduate of an approved Recreational Therapy Program with at least five years of experience. Innovative and self-motivated individual to help put the finishing touches on a program that’s already in great shape. Sound interesting? Tell us what you have to offer. Send resume with salary history to: Rita Pitts: Activity Director Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 EOE • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP • PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY MARCH 1 1993 AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD to hear requests for the following: 7M pjn. Consumers Power Company request for a Special Exception Use to build a radio tower in Section 22, Hope Township on land owned by Gerald and Lois Gibson, 6993 S. Wall Lake Road, Delton. 7:30 pjn. Show-cause hearing for Robert Ames, 7297 Cedar Creek Road, Delton for failure to obtain building permit. tOO pjn. Norman Watson request for a Special Exception Use to operate a machine shop at 2050 W. Dowling Road, Dowling, Ml, TNR Machine Shop, in Section 26 Hope Township. 6:30 pan. Tri-County Avengers Motorcycle Club Special Exception Use request to use the buildings and grounds at 3018 Shultz Road, Section 3 Hope Township, as a private club. M0 p.m. Jones Lake Campground request for a Special Exception Use to expand the number of campsites at 6800 Stevens Road, Delton In Section 31 Hope Township. 9:30 pun. William WosterveM Special Exception Use request to expand Tongue and Groove Woodworking Shop at 5000 Lammers Road, Hastings, Section 11 Hope Township. 10d» pjn. Kenneth Hamilton Special Exception Use request for a home occupation to assemble arts and crafts and small electrical or mechanical products at 4001 S. Shore Drive, Delton In Section 16 Hope Township. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more Information may contact Richard H. Leinaar, 948-2464, Tuesdays 8 a_m. to 11 a.m. or the Township office on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1993 Former Hastings football coach selected to Hall of Fame honor by Kurt Luttermoser Spans Writer Fortner Hastings football coach and current assistant Hillsdale College athletic director BUI Karpinski will be enshrined into lhe Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame Saturday. April 3. The event will take place at Crisler Arena on lhe University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor and it is open lo the public. Karpinski, who also serves double duty as Hillsdale's defensive line coach, has an overall high school coaching record of 146­ 53-7. His learns won nine conference titles and went to three slate post-season playoffs in a career that spanned four decades The former coach had two different sketches of coaching with Hastings. He started in 1975 and ended tn 1979, when his team went 9-0 and lo the Oass B playoffs. It was in 1976 that Karpinski started to turn things around for the Saxons. Jeff Simpson, a coach and Hastings administrator for the past 23 years, said he feels Karpinski brought to town a winning attitude. "BUI is a great motivator and had a great working relaUonship with our kids." he said. "Where some coaches have all the X's and O's down, he takes what he has and makes a team successful. Bill is well respected in all Ute coaches' circles." Karpinski's Saxon squads went undefeated twice, only one other Hastings team has Lakewood's Craig Love, 24, makes an attempt from the comer while Bob Wolverton. 42, makes room inside past Maple Valley's Gabe Priddy and Mike Trowbridge Vikings win battle of the turnovers by Kurt Luttermoser Spans Writer Turnover.. .There, well let lhe word stand by itself. Nobody likes lo associate with it. To corporations, it's a deadly enemy. Football teams dread the word, just ask Marv Levy of the Buffalo Bills. Say the word to Coach Jerry Reese of Maple Valley and Mike Maciasz of Lakewood, and lhe reply comes with a shrug of the shoulders and a question mark. Though lhe Vikings emerged victorious over the Lions Tuesday night, 56-42. it was not the prettiest of victories. "Our goal going into the game was to cut down on turnovers. *' said Maciasz. "We did in the first half, but when we could've put them away in the second, we didn’t." The Vikings committed 17 turnovers in the second half alone, eight of which led to easy Maple Valley layups. After they had fallen behind by 15- and 19potnt margins since the second period, the Lions were able to narrow the gap to 11 points in the third quarter. However, the Vikings, behind the hustling Steve Netzcl. who pestered the Lions the whole contest, managed to make baskets have played consistently hard in previous outings. But in their 65-42 loss to Middleville on Tuesday night, the team took a step backward, according to Delton coach Jim Hogoboom "I felt we were outplayed." he said. "This is only the second time I've been discouraged with the team's effort this year." Scoring by quarters was close, but Middleville managed to extend the lead in each period. In the third. Middleville pulled away, scoring 15 points to Delton's nine after having a 29-22 halftime lead to begin with. The Panthers opened the game with a fourpoint lead before their opponents even had lhe opportunity to touch the ball; a result of a quick basket and technical foul. From that point on though, the Trojans took control of the game. Middleville shot better than 50 percent from the floor, converting 27 of 45 shots. Delton meanwhile, made only 17 of 50 attempts. "They (Middleville) deserved to win. " Hogoboom said. "We need to regroup and adjust so we don't fall back any further." Jeff Roodvoets lhe Trojans fine 6-5 senior center, finished with 23 points. 12 rebounds on the night. Andy Brewer and David Olthouse contributed nine and eight points, respectively. Brewer also chipped in with seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. "Brewer kept us going when Roodvoets was forced out in the early going because of foul trouble, "said Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter. Delton was led by Jeff Taylor's 19 points and Jay Annen's 17 points and 11 rebounds. Hogoboom said he is pleased with the year-long performance of his two big scorers. They've been there for us all season." he said." but we need to have a more balanced attack if we want to go far." The Panthers are off Friday night, but will travel Saturday to face Kalamazoo Valley Association opponent Kalamazoo Christian. Middleville, now up to the .500 mark with an 8-8 overall record, will be host to Byron Center Friday night. the nine years he has been a coach at Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School." said Sessions. "They not only won the state championship for girls' track in Class C schools, but also won nearly every meet they attended. " Sessions added. "Gary docs an exceptional job and puts in lots of hours." Hamilton received a plaque for winning the honor "1 had a lot of help from all my assistant coaches." said Hamilton. "1 didn't earn this award all by myself ” Karpinski is a 1959 graduate of Western Michigan University and won seven letters as during Karpinski s last season at Hastings in 1991, says the former coach is a workaholic. "He would typically put in 60 to 70 hours member of both the football and wrestling squads. His Buchanan Bucks high school teams in the mid-sixiies compiled a 27-game win streak and was crowned slate champions in 1965. Tom Warner, a close friend of Karpinski, a week at times doing three different jobs," Keller said. "He served as assistant principal and as athletic director as well, and was very dedicated to his work. His wife, Marlene, was a tremendous support to Bill, often showing at practice two to three times a week just to be with him." filmed lhe team's games and had a son who played for the new inductee. "The kids loved to play for him." he said. "Bill didn't care who you were or how good Banner SPORTS Hastings eagers win yawner over Marshall floor in lhe first half, but his team's only lead was a 5-4 score early in the first period. Behind Lakewood teammates Netzel and Nielsen in the scoring department. Duane Bjork followed with 10 points. Maple Valley's leading scoring was Greg Gam with 14. Gam netted two three-pointers in the first half. Lakewood, now 1-7 in league action and 4­ 11 overall, visits Capital Circuit leader Okemos Friday night. Maple Valley, which is 5-10 overall and 2­ 1 in the SMAA. will entertain conference ri­ val Bellevue the same night. over his credentials." Jeff Keller, a volunteer assistant coach you were, he was fair to each and every kid." eight altogether. Reese said he was not pleased with his team's effort in lhe first half. "We didn't execute as well as we should have." he said dejectedly. "We turned the ball over 19 times in lhe first half and just could­ n't hang on to lhe ball." Reese's team did shoot six for 12 from the Maple Valley girls' track coach recieves state honor Gary Hamilton, coach of the Class C state champion Maple Valley girls' track team, has been named “Coach of the Year*’ by the Michigan Track Coaches Association (M1TCA1 Coaches are nominated by each school and voted on by a committee that chooses lhe best candidate at an MITCA banquet in Lansing. Assistant coach Jerry Sessions said Hamilton well deserves this honor. "Gary brought the girls' track team from almost nothing to its present 30 members in coaching, he helped instill winning programs in other Saxon sports, building community support as Saxon athletic director. Simpson said. "That Is why Hillsdale wanted him. "said Simpson, 'they called him just after looking when they counted. Netzel finished with 16 points, and when he wasn't putting the ball through the net. he would look inside to Enk Nielsen who made room in the paint for 12 points. Nielsen also had a fine game off lhe boards, pulling down Delton takes backward step in loss to Trojans For the past few games, fans in Delton have come to expect a strong performance from their basketball team. The Panthers, despite their 2-13 record, accomplished lhe feat. After serving as assistant principal and full-time athletic director between 1980 and 1987. Karpinski returned to the coaching ranks in the fall of 1988. During Karpinski's lime away from Here. Karpinski adds another achievement to his mantie shelf. This picture was taken at the start of his Iasi year as coach ot Hastings. Though they shot only 36 percent from the floor. Hastings retrieved many of tbeir First and second misses to shoot past lowly Marshall Tuesday night. 45-18. The Saxons out rebounded the Redskins. Kurt Luttermoser New sports writer joins J-Ad Graphics Kurt G. Luttermoser has joined the J-Ad Graphics group of newspapers as a sports writer. Luttermoser graduated from the University of Michigan last December with a bachelor's degree. He was a communications major with emphasis on broadcast journalism. While attending the U of M. he served as a sports writer for the Michigan Daily, the university's student newspaper, and was a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Luttermoser attended Redlands University in Redlands. Calif., from 1988 to 1990. and he was a sports writer for the Bulldog Weekly. He served an internship for Olympia Arenas Inc. last fall, writing press releases, handling media relations and coordinating atevent administrative functions. Further broadcast experience has included internships at WPZA Radio with "SportsBeat." and Ann Arbor Community Access, and he worked at KUOR Radio as a sports disc jockey and color commentator for game events. Other work experience has included being a chauffer for Courtyard by Marriott and being a disc jockey for Sound Svstem III in Traverse Chy. One of the more interesting experiences he’s had was as a volunteer researcher for the Detroit Tigers. Luttermoser said he will have an easy time getting used to the pace of life in a small town like Hastings and in rural Barry County because he grew up and went to school at 31k Rapids, a small community in the northern Lower Peninsula. He was sports editor for the 1988 Elk Rapids "Elks” yearbook “There may be a new influx of people com­ ing after all the stories about Hastings being one of the best 100 small tow ns in Americ? »o live in." he said. "Other than problems with my car. everything’s been going great. Everyone’s been friendly and helpful." He replaces Cris Greer, who left in December to take a public relations position at Grand Valley State University. 44-22. Marshall is 1-16 and going nowhere fast. The Saxons, on the other hand, are riding a six-game win streak and now stand 12-4 overall. 7-4 in conference. The team Friday travels to Twin Valley Conference leader Sturgis, which was unbeaten until Tuesday, when the Trojans were upended by Battle Creek Lake view. Hastings fans can still remember lhe two teams' 51-49 close encounter from a month ago. "Our schedule gets tougher with the next four games. " said Saxons coach Dennis O’Mara. "We definitely have to play Sturgis at a different level than we did tonight." Leading the team in scoring against Marshall once again was the Saxon big three of Matt Brown. Bryan Sherry and Brad Gee. The three tallied 37 of team’s 45 points as Brown, IS. Sherry, 12, and Gee, 10. reached double Figures for the second game in a row. "Usually we can always count on one of them having a good game, "said O'Mara, "which is always good lo fall back on." Mike Brown reaches 1,000 points at Siena Mike Brown became the 22nd player in Siena College history lo reach 1.000 career points Feb. 13. He reached the milestone by scoring on a layup with 4:29 left in lhe first half in a loss to Iona College. Brown is a graduate of Hastings High School and son of Wayne and Linda Brown of Hastings. The 6-2 guard currently averages 11.7 points per game and is second on the team in assists with 2.3 and is averaging about 30 minutes a game Earlier this year. Brown set a personal career scoring mark of 28 points against now ninth-ranked Florida Stale, in an 89-80 preseason NIT loss. Brown also holds lhe distinction of becoming lhe third Siena player this season to reach the l.OOO-point plateau. Forward Lee Matthews and point guard Doremus Bennerman are the other two players. The Saints are 12-9 overall this season and 5-3 in the MAAC. Jayvee Saxons down Marshall in cage dash With three players scoring in double Figures. Hastings was able to overcome an early First half Marshall lead by beating the Redskins. 45-39. Mike Williams scored 12 points lo go along with his team high seven rebounds. Dan Sherry and Mike Toburen each contributed 10 points to the winning effort. Saxon JV spikers win Hastings' jayvec volleyball squad beat Lowell before a home crowd last Monday night by a score of 15-9, 15-11. Top point getter for the Saxons was Julie Bailey with 11. Amy Merritt and Danielle Dipert each chipped in six. Mike Brown Vikes' 'spike' Saranac in non-league match Lakewood improved its overall volleyball record to 22-10-3 Monday evening with a non-league drubbing over Saranac, 15-8, 15­ 3. The Vikings are still in the hunt for the Capital Circuit championship with a 6-1 dual match record, second only to league leader Charlotte whom they will play a week from today. Against the Redskins Monday. Tricia Green scored three aces from the service point, finishing with 15 points overall on the night. Along with Greene's effective serves. Kary Hynes, contributed nine assists to lhe Vikings' offense. Tami Nielsen turned in another fine per­ formance with team highs in kills with eight and blocks with four. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 — Page 11 BOWLING SCORES Sunday Afternoon Mixed Crazy Ones 19-9; Cripples 18-10; Red Barons 14-14; 4 Mustangs 14-14; Ball Bangers 10-18; Bud 919. Mens Good Games and Series - B Ruthniff 243-541; M Vaughn 169-496; B. Redman 188-443; F. Wagner 163-423; S. Pond 144-408; P Dryer 162; S Redman 154; B. Frisbie 148; T. Burke 139; D. Carpenter 91. Womens Good Games and Series - J. Vaughn 179-473; D. Carpenter 141-400; T. Hayes 170-395; S Frisbie 135-391; J. Lord 161-389; I. Ruthruff 163; C Pond 149; T Potter 148; B. Sexton 134; A. King 120. Jerry Page (left) and Ray Page described the TK Athlete Hall of Fame displays that they have been working on to the school board for accep­ tance. The cost putting in two display cases at the high school will be their gift to the district. TK Athletes1 Hall of Fame in the making bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The names and faces of athletes who made their marks in Thornapple Kellogg High School sports through the years will soon have a place in showcases in the high school. Brothers Ray and Jerry Page made a formal presentation at last week's school board meeting, explaining their gift to the district, two showcases that will be mounted in the hall by the gymnasium and cafeteria in the high school. The school board voted unanimously to ac­ cept lhe offer. The Pages have been working on these showcases for •well over a year." and felt that they should get the blessing of the board before finalizing their plans. The larger of the two display cases will have pictures of TK all-state athletes and all­ stale academic athletes from as far back as 1952 The other case will have all of lhe names listed of TK athletes who were all-conference or all-county. Both male and female athletes will be in­ cluded in these displays. Because of Ray and Jerry's connection with displays honoring the athletic greats at TK was something they wanted to do. All of the cost and time involved in putting together the showcases is being donated by the Pages. "This is another way to honor people in lhe community." explained Jerry. "Quite a few people come back to the community, either to visit or lo move here. The kids in school now can look back and sec their grandfather's or father's name or picture. "This will give people a sense of belonging and pride in their community and school." When the cases are completed, this spring, they hope, a dedication ceremony will be held. In the design of the displays. Ray and Jerry have left room for future TK athletes to be included. They said they have done their best lo see that all of the athletes who should be honored are listed. But if someone has been missed, contact either Jerry or Ray Page or the high school. Thursday Angels McDonalds 65-19; Hardluck 47-37; Nash. Chiro. 41-35; Stefanos 38W45W: Unknowns 37114211; Olde Towne 34-42; G & D 3314-5014; Ray James 2714-4014. High Games and Series - M. Ingram 149; B. Jones 189-180-541; D. Snyder 243-189-593; B. Huss 131; V. Norris 154; C. Griffith 129; S. Dunn 156; J. Delcotlo 167; S. Snider 148; K. McMillon 156; D. Snider 201-178-552; B. Moody 208-202-604; L. Apsey 195-213; BL Cuddahce 181-508; J. Lewis 191; T. Daniels 194-527; T. Christian 195-497; B. Quada 171. Sunday Night Mixed Die Hards 60-36; Rude Ones 57-39; Red and Black 57-39; Alley Cals 56-40: BSers 56-36; H4H 55-41; Really Rotten 55-41; Wanders 50-46; Leftovers 50-46; Load Hogs 49-47; Friends 48-48; Holey Rollers 47-49; TNT 47-49; Country Kin 44-18; Misfits 41-55; Hooter Crew 40-56; Gel Along Gang 37-59. Mem High Gaines and Series - K Lambeth 256-555; R. Bowman 193-541; S. Sanborn 208-526; J. Barnum 211-532; D. Welch 214-523; W. Friend 188-520; F. Huey 214-492; R. Little 179-510; M. Tilly 191-512; G. Snyder 198-504; R. Ogden 180-506; R. Trowbridge 184-471; J. Woody 192; M. Freeman 200-577; R. Snyder 190-550. Waemas High Gaines and Series - D. Kel­ ly 201-588; K. Becker 191-525; D. Snyder 186-507; V. Miller 199-476; D. Woody 157; P. Freeman 163; L. Tilly 186-520; A. Sutltff 172-488; B. Wilkins 191-512. the TK schools — both had coached and serv­ ed as athletic director — thev felt these Messages of "love11 to vets Last week the children al Northeastern Elementary School created, packaged and sent valentinek io the Fort Custer Veterans Monday Mixers Rowdie Girls 55H-36H; Outward Ap­ pearance 54-38; Three Ponies Tack 51-41; Jo's Bookkeeping 51-41; Miller Real Estate 5043; Dads Post 4241 5042; Girrbachs 4646; Two J s 45114611; Grandmas Plus One 4448; Hastings Bowl 39W-52W. Sabre Manufacturing 39-53; Michclob 3815-5311; T M Lassies 31-61. Good Games and Series - H. Hewitt 171472; V. Carr 170467; D. Kelley 181481; R. Shapley 177499: D. Coenen 201493; S. VanDenburg 205-544. Good Games and Series - H. Hewitt 171472; V. Can 170467: D. Kelley 181-481: R. Shapley 177499; D. Coenen 201493; S. VanDenburg 205-544. Good Games - M. Snowden 179; J. Solmes 180; C. Graham 165; K. Twierweiler 162; A. Elliston 154; S. Monroe 143; L. Perry 161; B. Moore 152; S. Dryer 155; P. Wilson 156; B. Allerding 154: M Meehan 150; M. Snyder 150; A. Graham 148; N. Morgan 163; R. Hudson 131; F. Schneider 172; S. Nash 160; D. Burns 167: B. Anders 200; A. Hall 150. Moose Mixed Four Nutz 55-29; 9 and a Wiggle 54-30; Lucky Strikes 51-33; 3 Ponies Tack 51-33; Odd Balls 4915-3415: Middle Lakers 46-38; Mixed Nuts 4515-3815; Gillons Construction 45-39; Ten Pins 44-40; Sears Service 43154015; Rocky 4 4341; Heads Out 4044; Keglcrs 3747; Four R's 35154815 ; 4 Stars 3248; Late Comers 3149; Big O's 30-54; Bye 31-59. Mem High Games and Series - E. Keller 520; G. Service 216-517; J. Service 187490; W. Lyde 225; S. Wilkins 221; R. Robbins 190; J. Mercer 183 Woamm High Games and Series -E Johnson 191; B. McDonald 159; V. Slocum 161; L. Barnum 202; K. Becker 197-534. Thursday A.M. Hummers 50-30; Something Simple 4815-3115; Weltons 45-35: Algonquin Farm 45-35; Question Marks 43-37; Leftovers 4015-3915; Slow Pokes 39154015; Marys 3941; Valley Realty 3644; Bosleys 3644; Varneys 31154815; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 2654. Good Games and Series - F. Ruthruff 178-503; K. Thomason 190483: B. Johnson 183474; F. Schneider 175468; P. Fisher 165452; M.L. Bitgood 174452; N. Totten 190444; R. Kuempel 164436; N. Hummel 168436; B. Moore 170431; L. Johnson 151424; C. Ryan 166405; M. Chaffee 129-362; M. Atkinson 169; C. Pond 154; S. Mogg 153; J. Appelman 152; 1. Ruthtuff 151; C. Stuart 151; M. Dull 149; J. Power 142; T. Joppie 140; I. Seeber 135; B. Fisher 132; L. Allen 125; B. Sexton 125. Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 5215-3515; Shamrock Tavern 52-36; Mhcher T Custom Painting 5015-3715; Simply Nuts 44154215; Geukes Market 3955-4815; Bowman Ref. 2856. High Games and Series - D. Bartimus 221-517; D. Gilbert 194; P. Wright I8O48I; S. Smith 177; P. Guy 175; B. Roush 161; S. Hospital in Battle Creek as part of National Veterans Recognition Week. Shown adding their valentines to the rest in the box are (front, left to right) Clayton Smith. Jessie Sawdy. (second row) Heather Rose. Sanborn 126. Courtney Sinclair. Josh Red (Words for Y’s) Sunday family open gyms The YMCA continues to open the Hastings High School gym Sundays from 2 to 4 p.fo. Activities will include basket ball, volleyball ind roller skating (bring your own equip­ ment). The cost for the activity is $5 per family. Those with youths in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent. The cost for those in seventh grade or older who come without a parent is $2 per person. Family fun night in Hastings On Friday. Feb. 19. from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., the YMCA will sponsor a family fun night at the Hastings High School gym Activities will include volleyball, basket­ ball, old-time movies, crafts and roller skating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $1 per person, with a maximum of $5 per family. Crafts will cost 25 cents each. Children must be accom­ panied by at least one parent or guardian. Youth indoor soccer The regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 27 has been rescheduled for March 6. The pro­ gram will take place at lhe Hastings Middle School and run at the same time as regularly scheduled. High school indoor soccer league Anyone interested in playing in the YMCA's high school intramural indoor soc­ cer league is asked to pick up a team applica­ tion in the adult education office. All rosters must be returned lo the same of­ fice or to lhe YMCA office no later than Feb. 24. Teams will not be accepted after this dale. League play will be on Monday evenings in the high school gym beginning March I. Schedules will be posted Friday. Feb. 26. For more information, cal) the YMCA at 945-4574. Annual candy sale The YMCA's annual candy sale will be from March 6 to March 20. Any youths can earn their way to summer fun by selling "The World’s Finest” chocolate bar and earn 45 cents toward any Bany County YMCA program of their choosing. All salespeople, with their parents or guar­ dians, must attend an orientation meeting on March 6. before any candy can be distributed. The meeting will be held at the YMCA office. 234 E. State St. (next to Sister's Fabric) at 10 a.m. Those unable to attend must call the YM­ CA to make special arrangements. County-wide family carnival The YMCA's first county-wide family car­ nival will be March 26 from 6:45 to 8:45 al the Hastings High School gym. There will be balloons, a cake walk, scooter car races, a cross bow shoot, dart throw, a fish pond, a sucker tree, a space walk, face painting and more. Tickets for the activities will be sold for 25 cents each and all proceeds will help send needy youth to YMCA programs this summer. Adult 3 ou 3 Basketbail StawHiaga Team W-L Law and Disorderly.......................................... 3-0 Misfits.................................................................... 1-1 A Few Good Men........................................... 0-3 and Justin Benner. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business A Commercial • Boatowners A Yacht Workers’ Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. Police officer resigns OLIN G. BUNDY 128 W. Mill Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us You can always be sure your auto glass will be Installed right at Haataiga Runndar Hootnga Banner Heatings Weekender Community Advwor Marshal Lakewood Nows 24 HOURS-A-OAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 • Free auto mobile service, pick up & delivery • We bill your insurance direct • Fast, dependable service • All work guaranteed • All makes and models • Stone chip repair Don't forget...we are equipped to handle all your home and auto glass needs, since 1946. • NOTICE • JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will meet at the TOWNSHIP HALL, 13555 Bedford Rd. (M-37) on March 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. to equalize the assessment roll. Ratio and factors to attain 1993 assessment. CALL- GLASS and RADIATOR Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal 218 N Jefferson. Hastings 945-5085 If it 's Glass — CALL US OPEN: Mon.Fri. 8-5; Sat 9-12 by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council and former village police officer Andy Frantz have reached an agreement, resulting in Frantz's resignation. “Officer Frantz has resigned from the Mid­ dleville Police force.” said Police Chief Louis Shoemaker. “We have reached an agreement with him and he will no longer be working with us.” Frantz was dismissed last fall after he was charged with assault and resisting arrest at the Hastings Summerfest late in August. This ends the five-month period of in­ vestigation of Frantz's alleged behavior, which was called “not suitable for a police officer.” Village Manager Ev Manshum said there was no monetary settlement in the agreement. The Middleville Police department is building with the addition of two part time of­ ficers who will begin this week. New officers Joe Booher from Grand Rapids and Nick Seifert from Grand Ledge were sworn in on Monday afternoon. "Both of these gentlemen have had some experience as well as earning their two year degree in law enforcement.” said Shoemaker. Middleville residents can expect to see both of the new officers out on the beat with cither Chief Shoemaker or Middleville veteran of­ ficer Jeff Nieuwenhuis starting this week. Barbara Earl, Supervisor RATIO FACTOR 52.89% 50.00% 50.00% 40.10% 50.00% .9454% 1.0000% 1.0000% 1.2469% 1.0000% Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 54-34; Misfits 52-32; Cornerstone Realty 4642; Nashville Locker 43154915; Hair Care Center 4341; Mace's Pharmacy 4246; Valley Realty 41154615; Varney's Stables 4048: Nashville Family Chiropractic 3949; Lifestyles 35-53. High Games aad Series - T. Christopher 189-551; L. Elliston 210-521; E. Vanasee 170472; G. Otis 170444: P. Vaughn 173442; L. Johnson 151420; I. Hilson 157424; N. Varney 153407; A. Terrian 107-289; M. Dull 159; P. Frederickson 151; V. Peake 151; J. Pettengill 148; M. Beckwith 136; C. Trumbull 142; S. Mennelll 126. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 24-12, Naughty A Nice 21 1/2-14 1/2; Middle Lakers 20-16; Misfits 20-16; Woodmansee Construction 19-17;NKOTB I8-18;MassConfusion 1818; 3 J’s 17 1/2-18 1/2; Mxson/Davis Line 17-19; Cascade Hone Improvement 1620; Neil’s Printing 12-23; Thornapple Valley Equipment 11-25. Mens High Games & Series B. Woodmansee 181; L Burch 180; P. Snore 174483; B. Ludescherl97; N. Nelson 185; M. Davis 220-590; M. Maurer 180; R. Fay 171480. High Games & High Series J. Lewis 175; D. Sinclair 158; B. Johnson 189488; J. Eaton 167; F. Ruthniff 201-538; R. Burch 196442; D. McCole 422; E. Neymeiyer 164; L. Power 158. CORRECTION: Tuesday's Reminder story about the Hastings-Coldwater volleyball match last Thursday incorrectly reported that Vai Blair and Michelle Leatherman had 13 and 14 kills respectively. Instead, it should have read 13 and 14 points, not kills. Heather Daniels led her team in kills with 12. NOTICE TO BIDDER Sealed Proposals will be received by the Barry County Road Commission at their office at 1845 West Gun Lake Road. P.O. Box 158, Hastings, Michigan 49058. until 10:00 A M., Tuesday. February 23, 1993. One Used Semi-Tractor One Used Service Truck Specifications, bidding instructions and proposal blanks are available at the Road Commission Office. The ripht is reserved to reject any and ail bids or to waive any irregularities in tho best interest of Barry County. All proposals shall be in sealed envelopes prepared on proposal blanks furnished by the Commission. The name of the equipment bid upon and the name of the bidder are to be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY MICHIGAN Robert Russell. Chairman Norman Jack Lenz. Member Theodore McKelvey. Member YMCA-Youth Coundl’s Adult Indw Soccer Teran W-L-T Kelly...................................................................60-0 Yellow............................................................... 5-1-0 White................................................................. 4-3-0 Navy...................................................................2-3-1 Lt. Blue............................................................. 24-0 Maroon.............................................................. 14-1 Red..................................................................... 06-0 Game Results White 3 vs. Lt. Blue 5; Yellow 14 vs. Red 7; Maroon 4 vs. Navy 4. YMCA-Youth Coundl’s Mena Basketball Standings C League W-L Ag. Boys............................................................... 6-1 Riverbend..............................................................5-2 Viatec.................................................................... 3-3 Hastings Mutual................................................. 2-4 Miller Real Estate..............................................0-6 A League Hamilton Exc..................................................... 6-0 Petersons.............................................................. 3-3 Hastings S & L.................................................... 2-4 B League: Minor Clearview Properties.........................................8-0 Larry Poll Realty. ........................................... 5-3 Garrisons..............................................................4-5 Viking....................................................................4-5 Fiberglass..............................................................3-6 FlexFab................................................................. 2-7 B League: Major L.W. Merchants.................................................6-2 Cappon Oil.......................................................... 6-3 Piston Ring.......................................................... 5-4 Bosley.................................................................... 4-5 Graphic Embrodery.......................................... 3-6 Greenfield Guards............................................. 0-8 Results C League: Did not play. B Minor League: Viking 53 vs. Clearview Properties 83; Larry Poll Realty 57 vs. FlexFab 62; Hastings Fiberglass 47 vs. Garrisons 36. B Major League: Piston Ring 104 vs. Greenfield Guards 41; Cappon Oi 66 vs. Graphic Embrodery 71; Lakewood Merchants 57 vs. Bosley Pharmacy 65. A League: Hamilton's Excavating 86 vs. Peterson 62; Hastings Savings and Loan 71 vs. Graphic Embrodery 51. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER C1I/...9488051 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 Two appointments, promotion announcements by Viking, Tyden Mary Campbell-McKieman Thomas Deegan Three appointment or promotions have been announced at the Viking Corp, and the Tyden Seal Company in Hastings. Tom Gross, president of Viking, has an­ nounced the appointment of Mary C. Campbell-McKieman to human resources manager. Campbell-McKieman joined the organiza­ tion Aug. 31, 1992. and will have respon­ sibilities for all human resources functions, including wage, salary and benefit administra­ tion, labor relations, and health and safety. She graduated from Indiana Central University with a degree in business ad­ ministration and brings to the organization many years of human resources experience from both a manufacturing and administration setting. She and her family live in the Gun Lake Area. Also new to the Viking Corporation is Thomas G. Deegan, director of engineering services. Deegan holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in business administration. He has been involved in the fire sprinkler industry for 14 years, with ex­ perience in sales, distribution and contracting. Garry Bowman He will be responsible for engineering sup­ port of the Viking product line. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Deegan has been a mid-westerner since 1975 and looks forward to residing in the Grand Rapids area with his wife, Meg, and two children. Steve Trent, president of Tyden Seal, an­ nounced lhe promotion of Garry L. Bowman to vice president, operations. In this role. Bowman will be responsible for all aspects of Tyden Seal production and customer service activity. His previous posi­ tion was director of operations. He has been with the Viking Corporation and lhe Tyden Seal Company in various posi­ tions since 1971. He lives in Hastings with his family and is a 1971 graduate of Hastings High School. Rep. Hoekstra to be on call-in TV show Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra, who represents the western third of Bany County, will appear on a new THERE'S A NEW TOUCH GUY IN TOWN k Quakerk State tape-delayed basis. Hoekstra is scheduled to appear on lhe show with fellow freshman Congressman James Barcia, a Democrat from the Sth Congressional District. Hoekstra, a Republican from Holland, un­ seated veteran Guy VanderJagt in lhe primary last August and won the general election handily. He represents Tbornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and part of Hope Township in Barry County. Host for the call-in show will be former WJR radio personality Bob Hynes and Colleen McNamara, executive director of the Michigan Cable Television Association. Viewers will be able lo call the show to question the congressmen through a toll-free 800 number. 1-800-666-8009. of Hastings New Quick Oil Change center Let's get acquainted... ______ Our Regular Quick Professional Oil Change of *22.95 Starting Wednesday and for the Next 9 Days We Will Offer — FOR ONLY — $1795 M M ™ -aWM 9 P*y$ includes up to 5 Quarts Quaker State Oil in the few minutes it takes to change your oil we will also do the following: • Replace Oil Filter with a Quaker State Oil Filter Vacuum the Interior • Check Air Filter Check and Fill Power Steering Fluid Give You a Free Litter Bag Lubricate the Entire Chassis We Even Wash Your Windshield Check and Fill Transmission and Transaxle Fluids Inflate Tires to Proper Pressure • Check and Fill Windshield Washer Fluid • Check and Fill Brake Fluid Check and Fill Differential Fluid Check and Fill Battery • Check Windshield Wiper Blades So spend a few minutes with us... and spend the rest of your day somewhere other than your driveway. OTHER PERFORMANCE PLUS LOCATIONS: 2211 28th St. S.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 3429 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, Ml 5812 S. Westnedge Kalamazoo, Ml 1945 S. 11th St. Niles, Ml 2130 S. State St. Ionia, Ml 6364 S. Division Grand Rapids, Ml 3611 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo, Ml 125 E. Lakewood Holland, Ml - OTHER MAJOR BRAND OIL ALSO AVAILABLE — Quaker State. 430 West State Street No Appointment Necessary 948-8558 Monday-Friday 8-6, Saturday 8-3 ONE TOUCH MOTOR OIL statewide call-in show that will debut tonight on cable systems across lhe stale. The show, "Michigan Cable Journal: A Call to Washington," will be broadcast front the C-Span Studios in Washington. It cat be seen in Barry County on Adelphla Cable on a erformance um P Quick Oil Change Centers Consumers tax payments total nearly $1 million Property tax payments to local governmen­ tal units for 1992 by the Consumers Power Company will include $923,927 in Bany County and $126,615 in the city of Hastings. The utility, one of the largest landowners in Michigan, will pay $136 million for the winter portion of its property tax bill to coun­ ties, townships and cities in its Lower Penin­ sula service area. In the Northwest Region, $44,273,264 will be paid in 26 counties. “We recognize the importance of our tax payments to local schools and local govern­ ments," said Timothy J. Pietryga, public in­ formation director for the utility's Nor­ thwestern Region. "We try to supplement these funds thrugh the involvement of our employees througfh our corporate foundation contributions and through other company pro­ grams designed to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve." Home "total loss1 after fire Monday The Baltimore Township home of John Tripp, owner of the Northxide Pizza Market, was destroyed in a fire just before noon Monday. Officiala from the Hastings Fire Department said they received a call at 11:45 a.m. that the house, at 3430 East Dowling Road, was on fire. When trucks anived al the scene, the house was already fully Involved, firefighters said. The Hastings department was assisted al the scene by the Johnstown Township and Hickory Corners fire departments. Firefighters were reportedly on the scene until 5:30 p.m. Fire department officials said the fire started when clothes hanging near a wood stove caught on fire. Sue Kerry, Tripp's wife, who was home at the time, discovered the fire and tried unsuccessfully to put it out. She then called Tripp, who called lhe fire department, authorities said. No one was reported injured in the fire, but officials said the house was a "total loss." The financial toll from the bouse and Its destroyed contents is estimated to be about $236,500. Firefighters said Tripp had insurance, however. Marriage licenses Junes John Spurgeon. Hastings and Mary Edith Walton, Hastings. Scott Stuart Hammond, Big Rapids and Jac­ queline Marie Cichy, Delton. Steven Mark Reaser, Hastings and Debbie Lynn Mollohan. Hastings. Read the... BANNER for all Barry County SPORTS COVEMGE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 18. 1993 — Page 13 Hastings Middle School students excell in math contest The top five scores of both groups in the math contest were added to get a team score, which has been sent to the Michigan Mathmatics League for 'ranking.' Later in the spring, the middle school win receive a summary of how its students ranked regionally. Team score for the seventh graders is 156, and for the eighth graders, 159. The top scorers from the seventh grade are (front row, from Mt) Mike Smith. Rachel Dreyer. Ben James, (second row) John DeWitt. Aleisha Miler, Jeff Arnett. Philip Goto, (third row) Harry Dorcy, Melissa Meaney, Adam Gee and Jenny Lewis. Not pctured are Danielle Wildem and Greg Marcusse Woodland News by Catherine Lucas John Waite speaks to the Woodland Lions Club about the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society's plans for Depot Day. ' The Woodland Lions Club held a ladies' night/Vakntinc party at their den on Main Street last Tuesday evening. A chicken dinner was served from the Woodland Towne house through the new connecting door. After dinner. Tom Niethamer acted as Tail Twister in the absence of Art Meade and sold Valentines to everyone. The Valentines were numbered for a lottery rigged so that every lady won a box of candy and none of the men won any thing. Club President George Speas turned the meeting over to Ward Pierce who introduced the special guest and speaker. John Waite. Cindy Waite was also a special guest. Waite, who is pastoral assistant at ■ akewiMxl United Methodist church, is the new president at Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and spoke to the club members and guests about the society and its plans for the restoration of the Lake Odessa railroad depot, for Depot Day in July, and the society's 25th anniversary celebration in September. Waite began by say ing that his family has been in Odessa Tow nship since 1846 and that he is connected to nearly everyone in the area in one way or another, so it was not too sur­ prising that he became president of the historical group when Gerald Chorlcy had to resign due to health problems. He pointed out that the Lake Odessa area considered to be of interest to lhe society in­ cludes all of the Lakewood School District, plus Sebewa Township and some other small areas to the west of the district. Woodland is certainly pan of this sphere of interest. Waite showed the Lions some old pictures of Woodland School taken in the very early 1990s that have come to the society . He asked for the support of the Woodland Lions Club in the Depot Day celebration plan­ ned by the society and to be held at the site of the proposed Depot Park. Depot Day will be July 31 and will include music, entertainment and food, plus tours of the depot. After Waite finished his talk. George Speas announced that Mueller Bean and Grain Com­ pany 's Pancake Day. at which the club tradi­ tionally cooks and serves food all day. has been moved from Feb. 25 to March 25. Dale Geiger, a Woodland native who is commander of the Lake Odessa VFW and the Ionia County VFW Association, slopped at the library last week and told me that the VFW had held a benefit breakfast for the Ryan Stnmbach Trust Fund. They served ap­ proximately 200 people. The proceeds of one bingo night uere added to the fund, and almost $9(X) was deposited in the trust fund for the boy whose parents were killed in a house fire a few weeks ago. Geiger said the VFW serves an early breakfast evcry Sunday during the school year and 50 percent of the profit is always given to a chanty Doug Mackenzie and Chery l Allen, super­ visor and clerk of Woodland Township, have announced that the Township is accepting let­ ters ot application for cemetery sexton. In­ terested persons should submit a letter liM^j^ their qualifications and references board This letter must be received township office by noon. Monday. FtiMBx Filling the position will be discussed at the regular board meeting that evening at 7:30 p.m. The Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crew and volunteers held a Valen­ tine's Day dinner at Cunningham’s Acre Sun­ day. More than 200 people were served roast beef and ham. with a complete salad bar. plus several different and unusual salads, vegetables and desserts. The building was decorated in a Valentine motif with red hearts and flowers. Alice Forshey. co-director of the ambulance association, said everyone had a good time at the dinner. The next Lakewood Ambulance dinner will be held April 11 and one may be planned for Mother’s Day in May. Joyce Weinbrecht. a Woodland native who has lived in the Hastings area for more than 30 years was the speaker at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting at the Lake Manor dining room on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa last Thursday evening. Weinbrecht has been active in nursing most of her life and recently retired the second time from nursing homes. She was administrator of the nursing home on North Street now known as TenderCare for more than 10 years before her first retirement. She brought part of her collection of nurs­ ing hardware, which included bed pans from the first porcelain ones to the latest plastic ones. Her program was about the history of nurs­ ing. and she started her talk with a brief survey of who were called nurses in ancient Rome, and the list included barbers, bone set­ ters. masseurs of masseuses, druggists and mid-wives. Woodbury United Brethren Church held a potluck Sunday after church to celebrate the birthday of the minister, the Rev. Brian Allbright. and Valentine’s Day. Lakewood United Methodist Church also had a potluck dinner with around 75 people after church on Sunday. This was the annual adult Valentine banquet but because it was Sunday afternoon rather than a week nght. children were included at the dinner. After the dinner, the adults moved into the sanctuary and the Rev. Ward Pierce introduc­ ed Doug Newton. Pierce introduced Newton as "the man who needs no introduction here.” This was the second year he has sung at the Valentine party and at least the fourth concert he has given at the Lakewood Methodist Church. Newton said the recital would cover many different styles of music and opened with “I Am Music and I Write the Songs. ” Over an hour later he closed with "An Unchained Melody" and “The Wind Beneath My Wings." During the concert. Kathy Stowell held a cookie decorating party for the children in the fellowship hall. James Herriot’s new book. "Every yring Thing.” has been purchased in the Woodland Township Library as JiMB J K S book from the memorial fund for m Miller. The book will be so marked m ui on the shelf for circulation this weekJIBFis Herriot’s seventh book about hrs ■experiences A math contest sponsored by the Michigan Mathematics League has been completed by Hastings Middle School seventh and eighth graders, and the students did very well. Using a calculator and a pencil, the students did the multiple choice 40 math questions in 30 minutes or less. The top eight grade competitors are (front row. from left) Kevin Morgan, Mike Krueger, Josh Durkee, Amanda Hawbaker, (second row) Joe Sanders. Casey King, Brian Hubert, Sara Miles, Peter Lewis. Tammy O’Breiter, (third row) Jason McCabe, Justin Waters, Mike Burghdoff, Alex Voss, and Devan Endres. Legal Notices as a veterinarian in the Yorkshire area. England. All of his previous books have been very popular throughout America and in Woodland. The library also acquired P.D. James' new book. "The Children of Men." which is a totally different type of story from the mysteries she usually writes. It is set in the year 20)0 and supposes that all humans are suddenly unable to have children. “Devil’s Waltz.” a new Alex Delaware mystery by Jonathan Kellerman, is also a new purchase for the library. Zion Lutheran Church will hold an Ash Wednesday Communion worship Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The Living Stones, a youth group being taught mime, puppetry and clowning by John Waite at Lakewood United Methodist Church, performed in Dimondale United Methodist Church Valentine banquet Sunday afternoon. The performance included pup­ pets. clowns and skits. This group, which now includes nine or 10 high school age youths, is planning a summer trip with several performances in various places. Sarah Stowell participated in a gymnastics meet with Jbc MiddlevilkAf^reqira in Motkm team Sunday afttumfift^The meet was held in Flint. Her parents. Jim and Kathy Stowell, left Woodland after the Valemine party at Lakewood United Methodist to attend the meet. The team is coached by Cathy Moma. who is assisted by Julie Cobb. Mike Smith and Jerry Sessions. Sarah made a total combined score of 32.15 which qualified her for the state competition in May. Saturday. Feb. 20. will be recycling day in Woodland. The trailer will be at the township office parking lot all day. They take glass, newspapers, plastic and aluminum. This is true of the third Saturday of each month. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Bany County I Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun S. News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE GALE Default hat occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by BOURDO 4 SONS. A MICHIGAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Roymond Bourdo (now deceased), limited partner. Jeffrey Bourdo. general partner, ond Michael Bourdo. general partner, (collectively "Mortgagor"), to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corpora tion having its principal office at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated August 4. 1986. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on August 7. 1986 in Liber 1120. page 535. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on August 7. 1986 in Liber 438. Page 59 (the "Mortgage"). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known os AGRIBANK. FCB (the “Mortgagee"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of tho Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be duo for principal ond interest on lhe Mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Two and 80/100 Dollar* (J58.4O2.8O). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by tho Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale conjoined in th© Mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, ond to goy the above amount, with interest.-w*-provided In the Mortgage, ond all legal costs, charge* and expense*. Including the attorney fee allowed by law, and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by tho undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged promise* at public vendue to the highest bidder at the oast front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993, at nine o'clock in tho forenoon. Tho promises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in tho Township of Martin. County of Allegan, and in tho Township of Orangeville. County of Borry. State of Michigan, and are described os follows: PARCEL 1: The East 1 /2 of the Northeast 1 /4 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4 and tho Northeast 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4. all in Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also conveying herewith a right-of-way 33 feet wide along the East side of promises lying bet­ ween tha above described premises ond the highway to tho North thereof, for the purposes of ingress ond egress between the soid premises os herein convoyed and the soid highway. PARCEL 2: Commencing at the North 1 /4 Post of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Borry County. Michigan, thence South 90 degrees 00 00 West on the North lino of said Section 489.86 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thenco South 0 degrees 13*15" West 409.61 feet, thenco South 15 degrees 44*35" West 257.0 feet, thence South 35 degrees Iff59" West 83.78 fool, thence South 69 degrees 2040 West 533.62 feet, thenco South 7 degrees 02*18 West 405.87 feet to the East ond West 1/8 line of the Northwest 1/4. thence North 89 degrees 5903 West on tho East and West 1/8 line 1197.37 feet to a point South 89 degrees 59'03" East 33.0 feet from the West 1 /8 post of the Nor­ thwest 1/4. thence North 0 degrees 02*42" Eost parallel to the West line of said Section 1316.38 feet to the North line of soid section, thence North 90 degrees 0000" East on tho North section line 1865.76 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 3: The West 3/8 of the Southeast 1 4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Rango 11 West. Martin Township. Allogon County. Michigan. Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-of-way ol record, together with all the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo twelve (12) months from the date of sale. Dated: February 18. 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL now known os AGRIBANK FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER. NORCROSS 8 JUDO 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Ropids Ml 49503 2489 (616)459-6121 (3/H) Synopsis of the Regular Moetfavof the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 10. 1993 Reports of Committees presented. Sewer update presented. Approved Cemetery Contract with Sexton. Appointment of Fire Deportment Officers approved. Approved vouchers in amount of S2.538.10. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (2/18) Default has occurred In the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by RAYMOND E. BOURDO also known as RAYMOND BOURDO. (now deceased) and JULIET BOURDO. as his wife ond in her own right (collectively "Mortgagor"). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal office ot 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated April 18. 1980. ond record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on Apirl 21. 1980 in Liber 975, Page 126. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Borry Count/. Michigan on April 21. 1980 in Liber 245. Page 125 (the "Mor­ tgage"). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and Is now known os AGRIBANK. FCB (the "Mortgagee'*). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Four and 01 100 Dollar-. ($86,534.01). No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such case mode ond provided, and to pay the above'amd&h'f. with rhfere'sf. as (XOVfcM in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expanses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, tho Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the oast front entrance to the Allogon County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. The promises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Martin. County of Allegan, ond in tho Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond are described as follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sec. I. thence West 718 feet or to a private drain (not Gun River) thence Northeasterly parallel with Gun river ond 25 foot Easterly of some to a point on tho East lino of Sec. 1. 117.2 rods North of Southeast corner of Sect. 1. thenco South to point of beginning; EXCEPT the South 2 rod* thereof; ALSO EXCEPT port of the said Southeast 1 /4 of Sec­ tion 1 described as beginning at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 1 and proceeding thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West 133.00 feet along the South lino of Section 1, thence due North 93.00 foot, thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds Eost 133.00. thence due South 93.00 feet along tho East line of Section I to the point of beginning. PARCEL 2: E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11; PARCEL 3: N 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 14 of Sec. 12. PARCEL 4: SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 11 EXCEPT beginning in Northeast corner of SE 1/4 NE 1/4. thenco South 200 feet, thence West 200 feet, thenco North 200 feet, thence Eost 200 feet to point of beginning; PARCEL 5: East 5/8 of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Soc. 11; PARCEL 6: NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Soc. 11 Parcels 1-6 ore located in T2N. R11W, Martin Township. Allegan County. Michigan. PARCEL 7: N 1/2 SW Fr l. 1/4 of SW Fr I. 1 4 of Sec. 6; PARCEL 8 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of SW Fr I. 1 4 of Soc. 6; Parcels 7 ond 8 ore located in T2N. RI0W. OrongevilL Township. Borry County. Michigan. subject to existing, highways, easements, and rights-of-way or record: together with oil the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that tho length of tho redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sale. Doted: February 18. 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known os AGRIBANK. FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER. NORCROSS 8 JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street N.W Grand Ropids Ml 49503 2489 (616)459-6121 (3/11) NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY □11948-8051 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 18, 1993 Dowling teen sentenced to year in jail for vandalizing graveyard A Dowling teenager who vandalized a Baltimore Township church and graveyard last summer was sentenced to 12 months in jail last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Jeffery J. Garland. 19, of 13710 Bird Road, also was given Ove years of probation and was required to pay $3,000 in Ones and court costs and 35,594.20 in restitution to the church to cover repair costs. Garland admitted in court Jan. 14 that he and two other teens broke into the church and vandalized it and the graveyard. The other two teens are being charged as juveniles. Garland pleaded guilty to one charge of malicious destruction of tombstones in ex­ change for dropping a second malicious de­ struction charge, a breaking and entering charge, and a charge of malicious destruction of a building. During the sentencing. Garland's attorney, Donald L. Hammond, told Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster that Garland had "felt guilty' after the incident. Hammond said Garland went back to lhe church on his own accord and tried to set things right by repairing the damage to the church and helping clean up the graveyard. Hammond gave Judge Shuster 46 letters written by people supporting Garland and several people also spoke on Garland's behalf during his sentencing, including Teddy Soya, lhe clerk of Baltimore Township, and Garland's mother. Soya told Judge Shuster that "What hap­ pened is very much out of character for this man * She added that Garland was the only one of lhe teens to express regret about the yean of age. Kenneth N. Hurless. 33. of Route 12, Box 24, Chestnut Mound. Tenn., was found guilty of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. Hurless was acquitted of three other first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges stemming from the same incident. Hurless still faces charges that he molested present in the courtroom dial be was worried about the effect the crime and sentence would have on society. He said because of Garland's conduct, lhe another boy and three girts younger than 13 years of age between 1983 and 1990 while he was still living in Hastings. He Is accused of committing sexual pene­ youth should go to prison to send a message toolhen. "Part of my job and what we do here is to tration with a girl between 6 and 8 years of age. performing oral sex on a boy, touching the private pans of a girl under 13. and im­ properly touching a girl under 13. Hurless faces five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and five counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun­ ishable by up to 15 years In prison, from those slleged incidents. An April 12 trial date on these remaining charges has been set • A Bellevue man, Lynn D. Bivens, 35, of 11445 M-66. pleaded no contest to charges send that message." Shuster said. Shuster said he would have sent Garland io pnson. as opposed to the jail term, e xcepi for lhe fact that Garland tried to repair the dam­ age he had done without being ordered lo do so. "Had you not done ., you today would be on your way to prison.' the judge said. Hastings woman held in Nashville robbery J-Ad Graphics News Service A 30-year-old Hastings woman has been ar­ rested in connection with an armed robbery reported Jan. 16 at an Amoco gas station in Nashville. Linda Kay Bench has been charged with armed robbery and is lodged in the Barry County jail. She has been arraigned in District Court and a preliminary examination has been scheduled for Feb. 24, with pre-trial to follow Feb 26. Nashville police received a report on Satur­ day. Jan. 16. that the gas station, located at Main Street and M-79. had been robbed of an PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY TIDY HOME CLEANING Nolan Gulchess. We love you SERVICE Regular or occasion­ Dad! al cleaning, window washing or Rick, Cindy, and Lynae laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY 945-9448 «d leave message. Grandpa Buchanan To-Be Love S29MM0 WEEKLY Assem­ Baby Ashcraft ble products at home. Easy! No To-Be! selling. You’re paid direcL Fully Guaranteed. FREE HAPPY VALENTINE’S information-24 Hour Hotline. 801-379-2900 Copyright • DAY! 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Garland's mother told Shuster that one of lhe other teens had lived with the family as a foster child. She said the family members thought they could help the teen but their plans "backfired* when the teen involved Garland with a "bad crowd." Garland's mother asked that her son be al­ lowed to do some maintenance work at the cemetery as pan of his punishment. "I know there'll be consequences,” she said. "I ask that they be meaningful consequences, not just incarceration." Though sentencing guidelines recom­ mended Garland be given a maximum of six months in jail. Shuster said a heavier sen­ tence was warranted because the guidelines are not "proportional to lhe actual terrible damage to the church and graveyard." Shuster said be was worried that be gave Garland too lenient a sentence. He told those penetration, which carries a maximum sen­ tence of up to 10 years in prison. His pleas were in exchange for dropping two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct Bivens is alleged to have committed pene­ tration with one 14-year-old girt between June 25 and July 4 last year. He la accused of engaging in sexual contact with the other girt in 1988. Sentencing was scheduled for March 4. • There waa to be an evidentiary bearing Feb. 17 in the cane of Daniel L. Brocketts, 37. Brookens' attorney. David H. Tripp, asked for the bearing when Brookens challenged the accuracy of tome Information included In the police report The bearing will be held to see If the information In Ute report ia correct Brookens admMM in court Jan. 14 that be fondled a 9-year-old girt last March. He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree criminal aexual conduct, a felony punishable by tg> to five yean in prison. Originally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Brookens pleaded guilty to the reduced charge ■ pan of a plea-bargain agreement. • A Feb. 25 pre-trial date was set for Kenneth R. Keen, Sr.. 36. of 510 E. Bond St. Hastings. Koan is accused of abusing two boys, 11 and 7 yean old Koan stood mute Jan. 21 to two charges of third-degree child abuse, a high-court mis­ demeanor punishable by up lo two yean In prison. Not guilty pleas were entered on Ms behalf. • Steven J. Cross. 23. of 5033 S. Bedford Road, was sentenced to 64 months lo eight yean in prison for possessing marijuana with the intent lo sell IL He was also fined $4,000. Cross pleaded guilty to the possession charge Jan. 7 in exchange for dropping a charge of conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, second Odense. and being a habit­ ual offender. Shuster said be gave Cross lhe maximum sentence possible because he felt the guide­ lines could not take the specifics of the case into account. Cross was arrested Oct. 17 along with James P. Wells. 42, of 8651 Tipslco Trail, af­ ter police discovered six large garbage bags full of marijuana in the back of the truck the pair were riding in. Assistant Prosecutor David Gilbert said the marijuana in the bags weighed 87 1/2 pounds, worth an estimated $87,000 on the street. Cross admitted be and Wells were probably going to sell the drop. Wells also was sentenced to 64 months to eight yean in prison for his part in the inci­ dent. He was also given a $2,000 fine. • Plainwell resident Clarence A. Reed, 48. of 9580 Marsh Road, was resentenced to 30 to 42 months in prison for selling marijuana. Reed was also fined $2,000 Reed was originally sentenced to 32 to 48 months in prison and ordered to pay $3300 in fines and costs after he pleaded guilty to charges of selling marijuana. Resentencing was approved after it was discovered that two prior convictions used to determine the severity of Reed's sentence should have not been included. No attorney bad been appointed to represent Reed in those cases. Shuster said society is entitled to the new sentence because Reed "was a grow.,dealer of substantial amounts." Reed received credit for 339 days served in prison. • A convicted cocaine seller, sentenced in 1988 to up to 20 years in prison, had Mr sen­ tence reduced. Judge Patrick H. McCauley re-sentenced former Nashville resident Joseph H. Gorodenski. 35. to five lo 20 years in prison on two charges of selling cocaine. McCauley ruled the sentences were to be served consec­ utively. Gorodenski pleaded guilty in July 1988 to two counts of selling 5.7 grams of cocaine to an undercover State Police officer. He pleaded guilty in exchange for lhe dismissal of other charges. Shuster originally sentenced Gorodenski in August 1988 to the maximum term of 13 to 20 yean in prison for selling the cocaine. By doing so. Shuster exceeded lhe 1988 state sentencing guideline, which recommended an 18- to 36-month sentence for the crime. Shuster's original sentence was overturned by (he Michigan Court of Appeals, which or­ dered a new sentence be imposed. Gorodenski lost that attempt to have Ms sentenced reduced in March 1991 when Shuster gave Gorodenski the same 13 to 20 year sentence. Shuster said the guidelines were inappropriate because Gorodenski had two previous felony and two earlier misde­ meanor convictions. The appeals court overturned tMs second sentence and ordered Judge McCauley to re­ sentence Gorodenski. Gorodenski received credit for 1.682 days served. • A Bellevue man admitted he "freaked out" when he assaulted a woman and resisted arrest after a party last October in Assyria Township. Archie W. Boyd. 28. of 7000 Keys Road. Bellevue, pleaded guilty to charges of aggra­ vated assault, resisting arrest and carrying a loaded rifle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty to the charges In ex­ change for dropping charges of possession of marijuana, assault to do bodily harm less than murder, carrying a rifle with unlawful intent, and malicious destruction of personal property over $100. Boyd told the court be said he argued with Mt girlfriend on the way home from lhe party. He said be "threw her around" during lhe argument. Boyd said be then lock her bone, kicked in Ute front door, got a gun from the bouse and wu beaded out lhe door when the police showed up. All the charges Boyd pleaded guilty lo are misdemeanors. The aggravated assault charge is punishable by up to a year in Jail, resisting arrest carries a two-year prison term and possession of a firearm while Intoxicated has a maximum sentence of 90 days In jail. Sentencing was set for March 4. • A pre-trial for Matthew Millard. 25. of 771 Beachwood. Delton. was adjourned until Feb. 25. Millaro is accused ot attacking another man with a car in Hope Township Nov 29. Millard stood mute Jan. 21 to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and carry­ ing a concealed weapon. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. The assault charge carries a penally of up to four years in prison, and the concealed weapon charge is punishable by up to five yean in prison. * A Feb. 18 final pre-trial date was ret for Darrell Hall. 31. of 10256 N. 24th St.. Plainwell. Hall is accused of embezzling several items, including a $7,000 defibrillator, from the Delton ambulance company (formerly Inter-Lakes Ambulance), where he acted as chairman of the board. The incident allegedly occurred Nov. 23. 1989, when Hall left Ms position at lhe ambulance company to begin a new business in Florids, according to testimony In a preliminary exam preceding circuit court arraignment. Hall faces additional charges of failing to appear for trial. He was charged with ab­ sconding after he did not show up for bis fi­ nal pre-trial Dec. 12,1991. He was located in Florida in April of this year and then re-ar­ rested. The embezzlement charge carries a sen­ tence of up to 10 years in prison, and the ab­ sconding charge carries a maximum fouryear prison sentence. * Virgil E. Owen UI. 17. of Kalamazoo, stood mute to a charge that he broke into a home on Day Road Jan. 4. A noi-guiliy pica was entered on Ms behalf. The charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A Feb. 25 pre-trial was ret. * Hastings resident Casey P. Echtinaw. 18, of 728 1/2 E. Grand, admitted be look seven guns with ammunition Dec. 3 from Ms un­ cle's house co Bedford Row! Echtinaw pleaded guilty lo the larceny charge, a felony punishable by up lo four years in prison, in exchange for dropping a charge of entering the bouse without breaking into it and a larceny charge from another incident. Echtinaw said be was going to keep the guns, but realized what he bad done and re­ turned the weapons lo Ms uncle two days later. He turned himself Into the police Dec. 5. Sentencing was set for March 4. Police Beat Burglars net fishing equipment JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars stole some ice fishing equipment from a fishing shanty on Fine Lake. MicMgan State Police from the Hastings post report The victim told police be went out to the shanty to go fishing Saturday morning and discovered the shanty had been broken Into. He said he also found a set of tracks which led from the public access site to the shanties and back again. Police believe burglars broke into the shanty sometime between 11:30 p m. Friday and 8:30 am. Saturday. Burglars entered by prying open the lock on the shanty's door, police said. Stolen was a fishing spear, two fishing poles, a minnow bucket, seal cushion. and other assorted fishing equipment. The items were valued at $80. A fisMng spear, worth $25. was taken from a neighboring shanty the same night, police said. Three hurt in three-car collision HASTINGS — Three people were taken to the hospital after a three car accident al the corner of Apple Street and Nonh Broadway Thursday. Feb. 11. Hastings City Police report. Officers said Stacey M. Hammond. 17. of 5704 Wood School Road. Freeport wu turning left onto Broadway at 5:27 p.m, when sbe Mt a northbound car driven by Angela M. Born. 18. of 3881 S. Shore Drive. Hastings. The force of the collision pushed Boro’s car into a pickup truck waiting al the intersection. The pickup driven by Ann 1- Winebrenner, 32, of 1853 Bachman Road. Hastings. Born, Hammond. aid one of her passengers. Jannelle M. Labin, 14, of 13893 108th Street. Freeport, were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Bellevue teen rolls car in accident BALTIMORE TWP. — A Bellevue teenager wu injured when be rolled Ms car during an accident Thursday. Feb. 11. MicMgan State Police from lhe Hastings post report Randy L. Miller. 19. of 3850 Fruin Road, wu heading west on Brogan Road al 1:05 p.m. when he wu sluck by a car driven by Patricia A. Newton. 49. of 7175 S. Broadway. Hutings. police said. Officers report Newton wu northbound on Broadway, railed to see Miller and pulled out into Ms path. Miller tried to avoid Newton by swerving right, but he wu unable to avoid the collision, officers said. He then ran into lhe ditch, rolling his car twice. Miller wu taken to Pennock Hospital where be wu treated and released. Newton wu issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way. Four-year^oW pulls truck out of gear RUTLAND TWP. — A four-year-dd boy wu injured in an auto mishap lut Friday, troopers from the MicMgan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Troopers report Darrin J. Hoffman. Jr., of 2335 W. Quimby Road, wu in a pickup truck parked in a driveway on Quimby Road at 3:15 p.m. The pickup's engine wu off. but Hoffman pulled the truck out of gear, troopers said. The truck rolled down the driveway, crossed Quimby Road and ran off lhe south side of the road, hitting a tree. Troopers said Hoffman suffered a gash to lhe bead. He wu taken to Pennock Hospital where be wu treated and released. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-02-25.pdf bb75a29c4af522cc8fa79c3d2f2fa5c8 PDF Text Text IttsniF.' p>;»t!C lie way 17:1 t>' '.:hs; HASJtbi.. M. Ajjio Local support grows for ‘Team1 Saxons put EGR Ferency to make 4th appearance on ice, 74-55 See Page 12 See Pages 2-3 14j3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Ml icuorar, 121 S.Church St. Hastings, HI 4*68 Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25. 1993 VOLUME 138, NO. 51 News Briefs The annual Tramaa-Jchaaoa Dinner, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will be held on Stourday evening. March 20. al the Thonms Jefferson Hail in Hasiitip. Former Congressman Howard Wofftt will be guest speaker. Wotpe. who represented ail or half Of Barry County in the Third Cingrstsinmd District between 1971 and 1992. in ex­ ploring a possible candidacy foe Michigan governor, agetoal tocatokeat Republican John Engler. Woipe served seven terms in Con­ gress. but stepped down toot year brraotr of redistrictiag The Grand Rapids Symphony Or- Keen*. who has towed 2* luuawtoa and has performed with many of fat moat famous condacson in North America, has earned panicalraly M*t pastor from the Taranto Snr. the Lon­ don CD Review and the Cleveland Ftato Deader. --- -td--- Aresneni oi vtcveuMU. nc an^ms^MS jMyua ^^m ■■ firm concert, the Grieg Piano Concerto, wfth Arthur Fielder and hee atadtod wfth ■ailriiai aachraltadoJf Sertfa. Atfaar Locaaer and Mieczyslaw. The entire concert will be a Betofaman program. Included will be the overawe to "The Creatures of Pronaheue" and Symphony No. 2 to D Major. Cadterne Comet will conduct dto Grand Rapids Symphony, whoae ap­ pearance n sponsored by the Thoamppae Ans Council. Tickets are available to the door. Prices are S( per adult and SB per motor citizen or student. Chamber dunes Mid auettou Mt The Hearings Aran Chandler of Coramerce will have its “Bweedtoana" Dance sad Auction" from 7:30 p.m. to mid­ night Saturday to the Hastings Cnantry Chib. Mask will be provided by Joe LaJoye's Pacific Trio, which will ptay a variety of styles. The auction win foararr doomed mer­ chandise and gift certMcmes from area Chamber President Dorothy ConMto said those who will attend the Grand Rapids Symphony concert that reran evening are welcome to drop to afterward. Tickets for the entire evening me *10 per person. Each ticket holder atoo automatically will be emend in a thaw tog for an overnight getaway far two. donated by River Bend Travel. Tickets are avaitobie to the door, ■ dto Chamber office al III E. Court *L. River Bend Travel to 533 W. Sub St-, to J-Ad Graphics to 1952 Nonh Broadway and from members of the Hastings Jaycees and Chamber board members. Legislative Coffee set The nest Legislative Coffee will be held at 8 p.m. Monday. March 8, to the County Seal restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn ami Stole Represenuthc Bob Bender will be on hand io talk about issues of interest to the public. The Legislative Coffees, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. arc open to anyone. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER PRICE 25* Summerfest '93 going to Fish Hatchery Park by David T. Young Editor Sununerfest 1993 will take place at Fish Hatchery Park. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved the Sununerfest Committee's re­ quest to change the featlval's alte from the usual downtown location to the park on the last weekend in August for this year only. The need to move the site became apparent to the committee members when it wu learned that the downtown area would be torn up because of a Downtown Development Authority project to give the city a facelift. Sununerfest Committee members Olin Bundy and Steve Reid appeared at the coun­ cil meeting Feb. 8 to make the request. They got their answer Monday night after meeting with the Parks Commlvee. headed by Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum "We've bad a lot of our questions and con­ cerns answered." Ketchum said. "We agreed we'd like to accommodate them on a ooeyear basis." Approved unanimously was a motion to allow use of the park under several condi­ tions: • That two local ordinances, which disal­ low alcohol and commercial vendors in dly parks, be amended tor the two days (Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28) of tbe Sununerfest. ■ Thai approval and consent be secured from Rutland Charier Township. • That the festival have liability insurance equal to that of the city's. ■ That the existing bathrooms in the park be closed. Portable facilities will be used in­ stead. • And that the park be restored to Its origi­ nal condition after the Sununerfest celebra­ tion ends. Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to moving the site of Sununerfest has been parking. Bundy told the council that plans call for not using the lot in the park for parking ex­ cept for handicapped and emergency vehi­ cles. He said those who attend the festival instead would park on some land known as the Lawrence estate and perhaps at tbe old Big Wheel lot. However, permission would be needed from Flexfab Inc. Bundy said the vendors would be allowed to drive into Fish Hatchery Part to aet up their booths or stands, but then they would have to go back outside to part. He also suggested that there could be a bus shuttle service every 15 or 20 minutes from the K man parking lot and from Hastings Savings & Loan. This way. the downtown merchants would still have a chance to gel some of the festival business. "We need to get the word out and adver­ tise. and let people know so they'll use it." Bundy said. "Parting is going to be one of the major concerns," be added. "The logistics of getting people in and out of there (the part) is going to be a concern." He said most craft booths would be sta­ tioned along the ponds. Bundy said activities such as the fishing contest, soccer matches, horseshoe contests and basketball games would continue at areas that have been designated for them in the past. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said the new lo­ cation of the festival might warrant a little mote manpower than usual because the area to be covered would be broader. However, he said he didn't see any major problems. "It's something that can be done," be said. "It's not an unfoneeable project." Sarver added that constant security will be maintained in the beer tent, like ft was last year for the first time When the vote was taken. Councilwoman Linda Watson said. "This was something that was well thought through. "It appears to be tbe only solution to tbe problem." she added. "It may wort out better down there." Mayor Pro Tern David Jaspcne said. However, council was in agreement that plans for other Summerfests in the future should be made for the downtown, after the DDA gets dones with its "streelscaping" pro­ jects. "Ana Alive" would take place at the two buildings it usually is held. Tbe beer tent and entertainment stage would be separated and away from most of the other activities. 4-H Youth agent wins Michigan Jaycees award Barry Coutoy 4-H Youth agent Kathy Ann Wallen was honored al the Michigan Jaycee Awanto banquet held in Kalamazoo. Wallen was lauded for her exceptional service to young people in her 4-H wort at the Jaycees 38th annual awards ceremony held oo Jan. 20. The award noted Wallen has achieved exceptional results in all of her 4-H wort. She baa been living in Hastings and working for the Michigan Slate University Extension Service since 1981. The Hastings Jaycees. who nominated her for tbe award, said: "When it conies to kids, there is no price too high for Kathy to pay." Tm thrilled." Wallers said of die award. "Il's something I never dreamed of achieving: it's just a wonderful honor." She said she was very happy tbe Hastings Jaycees thought enough of her to nominate her. One of the projects she is currently so they see tbe similarities as well as tbe differences in people from another part of the world," she said. "Tbe children will have the chance to develop some new skills and learn about Chinese culture from Mrs. Wu," Walters Courts & Law Building project gets 17 bids by Elaine Giber* AuiiiaM Editor Tbe architectural firm of the proposed new Barry County Courts and Law Building will be reviewing bids and checking credentials of 17 coostnjctioo firms this week to make a recommendation to the County Building Authority. Bids for tbe project were opened Tuesday afternoon in the County Board of Commis­ sioners chambers aid County Building Au­ thority Chairman Bod Leonard said be was said. Walters was among other outstanding young Michiganders from around the state who received awards during the banquet, with other winners from Battle Creek. Detroit. Howell. Ionia and Tecumseh. Other winners were the "Family of the Year** from Jonesville, and the "Distinguished Young Mayor** from for the new building, commissioners have said. Their plan calls for the structure to be paid with interest from $1.7 million in sav­ ings and from yearly interest from delinquent property taxes. Tbe three-story, 31.000-square-foot build- working on is the "China Project.** which includes many chances for Barry County children to learn about Chinese culture. One segment of the program is a having a Chinese teacher. Mrs. Wu. teaching in the county schools this spring, Walters said. **We hope to give as many kids as possible experience in learning about Chinese culture; Kathy Walters Tecumseh. See LAW BUILDING, cent, page 3 pleased with the number of blds. Tm extremely optimistic at this point," added Cotaay Board Chairman Orvin Moore. "I thought it (bidding) came out great It ap­ pears the four lowest bids are within $10,000 of each other." Base bids for the construction project ranged from $2,278,000 to $2,439,000. Tbe bidding process also included a sepa­ rate bid. denoted as Phase U. for tbe demoli­ tion of the current Courts and Law Building and construction and paving of the parting lot. Those ranged from $57.95* to $122,237. Tbe Building Authority has tbe option of not awarding the demolition pro­ ject to die firm building tbe Courts and Law structure. Tbe Building Authority may seek new blds, if it desires, for just the demoli­ tion and parting lot. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said. The apparent three low bidders are all Grand Rapids firms: Pioneer Inc. with a to­ tal price of $2,342,000. which includes a base bid of $2,279,000 and a Phase U bid of $63,800: Wolverine Building. $2343.825 (total): $2,288,825 (base) and $55,000 (Phase II): and C.D. Barnes Associates. Inc.. $2351371 (total): $2,278,000 (base) and $73371 (Phase II). Tbe County Building Authority plans to sell bonds to finance the project around the middle to the end of March. Peterson said. The bid for the anticipated year-long construction project is expected to be awarded by the Authority after that. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers authorized the Building Authority to sell up to $2,775 million in bonds for the cost of constructing, furnishing, equipping and maintaining a new Courts and Law Build­ ing. No additional taxes will be needed to pay ... learningfrom a master Noted Canadian pianist Anton Kuerti, who will appear in concert Saturday with the Grand Rapids Symphony during a program in Hastings, visited Central Auditorium this week to give a mint-performance to students and pass on some tips to three budding Hastings pianists. Here, Kuerti is shown working with ninth grader Kelly Bellgraph. Others selected to spend time with Kuerti were sixth grader Amy Songer and seventh grader David Colburn. �•1 s . . •• 'I Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 City backs 'Team 14* tax plan Ferency to return to First Friday Zolton Ferency, former Suite Democratic Party chairman and gubernatorial candidate, will make his fourth appearance at the First Friday Lunch and Learn forum March 5 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Ferency will talk his ideas to re shape the Stale Legislature. He is calling for abolishing the two houses and making it a unicameral rather than bicameral legislature, just like Nebraska. He also is suggesting that there be only 16 state legislative districts, with the same boun­ daries as the congressional districts, and that the election winners and losers take scats. The winner's clout would be based on what percentage he or she received in the previous election. The loser’s would be weighted in the same manner. Ferency also proposes that all election can­ didates who get at least 5 percent of the vote have the opportunity to go to Lansing. A professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University. Ferency appeared at one of the first Lunch and Learn programs, in the summer of 1989. when he discussed America's criminal justice system. He returned in February 1991 to talk about the Persian Gulf War. which was under way at that tunc. Then last November he appeared to discuss the results of the presidential elec­ tion results and what they mean. News Briefs Boards off Review to meet soon Most area township Board of Review will meet during the week of March 8. Most area boards, such as Assyria. Maple Grove. Castleton. Hope. Rutland Charter. Johnstown. Vermontville. Woodland. Hastings Charter and Baltimore have set March 8 and 9 for meetings. Prairieville plans to meet on March 8. 9 and 10 and Irving and Orangeville will meet March 8. 9 and 11. For information about Board 'of Review sessions or to make an appoint­ ment. call the local township supervisor or clerk or the township hall. Literacy program seeks volunteers The Barry County Literacy Council offers tutors free of charge to any adult who needs help with reading. A training session for volunteers is be­ ing planned soon. The literacy program operates in the Hastings Public Library. To volunteer, or to get reading help, call 948-9900 Northeastern PTO plans fund-raiser The Northeastern Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization will have a fund-raiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday . March 2. at the Hastings Burger King restaurant. A percentage of all food purchases made at Burger King during the four hours will te donated to the PTO in its efforts to purchase and upgrade computers. •Feed Store* show Saturday The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present another evening of entertainment at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The family-style variety show will feature storytelling, drama, music, com­ edy and ads for such well-known pro­ ducts as “Sunny Beans. Sunfield's Food of Courage" and “Clarksville Golden Muck Grown Onions.” The program, patterned after Garrison Keillor's “A Prairie Home Companion" radio show , will feature a new episode of the adventures of Preacher George, humorist Bob Warner, the Feed Store Singers, the Rapid Reader s Theater. Power Word Update and “Second Opi­ nion." a musical quartet from the Lans­ ing area. Tickets are S3 at the door for adults and $1 for children 10 and under Party to honor Mike Klovanich A special party honoring former Hastings Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. March 3. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. A social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner will follow at 7. The City Council has issued a pro­ clamation declaring March 3 to be Mike Klovanich Day in Hastings Klovanich served the city for nearly 30 years, the last 23 as director of public services. He retired on Nov. 30. Zolton Ferency Ferency said he is thinking about launching a petition drive on behalf of his idea of form­ ing an unicameral legislature and the “weighted votes” system. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon Friday. March 5. at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Those attending are welcome to bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be pro­ vided by the Democrats. James Pino. Barry County Democratic Par­ ly chairman, said plans arc being made for Debbie Stabcnow to speak at the April 2 ses­ sion. Stabenow . a state senator from the Lans­ ing area, has been mentioned as a potential candidate for governor in 1994. to run against incumbent Republican John Engler. Local quartet sings at Hope A quartet of young men sang the na­ tional anthem before the start of a Hope College basketball game Feb. 13 and may make a return appearance. The group includes Larry Vaughn. Tony Williams. Kevin DeVault and Nathan Robbe. who have sung “The Star-Spangled Banner" before home Hastings High School basketball games. The foursome said Hastings High School graduate Matt Neil, who is a junior varsity coach at Hope, had a lol to do with arranging their appearance. They may be asked to sing again at a post-season Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association tournament game. St. Rose blood drive is March 4 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from I to 6:45 p.m. Thurs­ day. March 4. Director Karen Despres said those who don't know their blood type can find out by donating. The most common types in this area are O positive. 3'4 percent, and A positive. 32.3 percent. Others are B positive. 9.4 percent: O negative. 7.7; A negative. 6.5; AB positive. 3.2; B negative. 1.7; and AB negative. 0.7 percent. Despres said the average adult body contains about 10 to 12 pints of blood. The body continuously replaces its red cells, making new ones with iron salvag­ ed from old ones that have been retired. Blood transports nutrients and defensive antibodies, cells and clotting factors; red blood cells deliver or release oxygen. A single donation sustains more than one life. One donation can be separated into components and used to treat several patients. Despres said giving blood is safe and easy. It takes about an hour or an hour and a half, but the actual donation time usually is less than 10 minutes. A donor's blood quickly replaces that which is given. Those who are at least 17 years of age and in reasonably good health are eligi­ ble to donate. Showcase's 2nd anniversary set The second anniversary celebration of the Musicians' Showcase will be held at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Scheduled arc the Williams Family from Byron Center and several per­ formers who have entertained at previous Showcases, including Lee Pat­ terson. Dwight Hoffman and Randy Noom. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Next month's Showcase dates will be March 11 and 25. Giri, 12, wins local spelling bee Diana Burkett, a 12-year-old student at Barry County Christian School won the Barry Intermediate School District Regional Spelling Bee last Wednesday evening. She won with the word "grovel.” Runner-up was John Lewis, an eighth­ grader at Hastings Middle School. Burkett now will compete in the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee at Creston High School Wednesday. March 24. The w inner of that bee will go on to the national competition in early June in Washington D C. The local bee was open to ail students in grades five through eight at Delton Middle School. Barry County Christian and the middle school and Central. Nor­ theastern. Southeastern and Pleasantview elementarics and St. Rose School. , by David T. Yoeng Staff Writer The Hastings City Council Monday night unanimously went on record as supporting the Bipartisan Legislative Team tax reform pro­ posal. which also has been known as “Team 14.” It was noted that because of double-digit in­ creases in assessments, there is more pressure for property tax reform in Lansing this year. Six proposals are getting a lol of attention, including Gov. John Engler's 20 percent pro­ perty tax reduction, the Team 14 proposal, the Olmstead/Keamey plan, the Michigan Educa­ tion Association plan, the “Team 16“ pro­ posal and the In-Formula School District plan. The BLT. or “Team 14” plan would cut property taxes in half and make up the lost revenue in schools by a state income tax in­ crease. from 4.6 to 6 percent. However, it would allow an increase in per­ sonal exemption, from $1,200 to $3,000. It also would roll back the income tax if voters pass a proposal to increase the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that at a recent Michigan Municipal League conference, it was pointed out that the BLT “was the one that seemed to generate the most equity . " Gray added that with the BLT. “Our revenue stream will not be interrupted and the schools will be made whole from lost revenue." Councilman Frank Campbell said he was impressed with a presentation last Thursday in Hastings by Slate Rep. Glenn Oxender of Sturgis, who is one of the chief architects of the plan. It also was noted that Sutc Rep. Bob Bender, who represents all of Barry County. supports the BLT. In a related matter Monday night, council voted to withhold payment of a bill for $20,980 from Consolidated Governmental Services, which handles the city's assessing and recently completed the second half of a city-wide reappraisal. Council voted to send that portion of its bill to the Property Committee and the matter will be discussed between it and Consolidated Governmental Services. Councilwoman Linda Watson called for the action because she had heard a lot of people were upset about the way the reappraisal was handled. Councilman Harold Hawkins said. “I've had complaints on the way it was done and what was added or left out.” Watson said, “We’ve put a lot of burden on our assessor (Judy Myers) here. If they’ve made that many mistakes, some arrangements should be made.” “You can't blame them (local property owners) for being upset.” Watson added. “For a lol of them, their budgets can’t stand this huge of an increase. I think it’s only fair that we ask the^ Jthe appraisers) to work something out" It was suggested to have Consolidated Governmental Services come before council to answer questions. Council voted to approve payment of $1,337.92 for assessing, but withhold pay­ ment of more lhan $20,000 for the reappraisal Also at the meeting, council balked at the suggestion that Fish Hatchery Park be re­ dedicated with a plaque honoring retiring Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. After a proclamation declaring March 3 as Mike Klovanich Day in Hastings was read. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum proposed the re-dedication. Campbell said he believed Klovanich did a fine job for the city for almost 30 years, but he didn't like the idea of starting to name anything for anyone in Hastings. Ketchum replied that she wasn’t suggesting Fish Hatchery Park be re-named, just that Klovanich be honored with a plaque. “I don’t know what it means to re-dedicate a park.” said Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse. ”1 would rather that (proposal) go to committee.” Ketchum argued that without Klovanich's vision, ideas and hard work there wouldn’t even be a Fish Hatchery Park. She added. “It seemed timely with the retirement of the man. And it seemed appropriate.” Jasperse said. “I’m not uncomfortable with honoring Mike Klovanich. But once you start naming buildings or parks for someone. I gel uncomfortable Though he acknowledged that Ketchum wasn't suggesting re naming the park, he said. “You're asking us to do something we haven't done before " The motion to re-dedicate the park and in­ stall the plaque was defeated 5-3. The ques­ tion then was referred to the Parks Committee In other business Monday night, the council: — Discussed problems with Americable In­ ternational Several members reported the) have received complaints from subscribers about the most recent increase in rates But City Attorney James Fisher said. "I don't think we have much of an opportunity to regulate rates.” which he said "have increas­ ed taster lhan the rate of inflation since the cable business was deregulated. “They're a monopoly and they 've got us over a barrel." Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said Americable rates have increased by $8 to $20.95 since it was granted a franchise bv the city. New cable laws will take effect in April and council can file a protest over rate increases, but Fisher said. “They (Americable) have an unlimited checkbook (to fight a lawsuit)." — Tabled a request from Barry County to lease a parking lot behind the Hastings Hotel for $150 per month. The county wants the parking temporarily while work is being done on the new Courts and Law Building Council members said they needed to sec a lease agreement in writing before acting on the request — Formally adopted a new ordinance rais­ ing penalties for illegally parking in handicap­ ped slots. The ordinance officially was read at the Feb. 8 meeting. — Approved the. anointment of Andy Johnson to the Officers doimpensation Com­ mission. replacing Carl Srfioesscl — Approved th|-uppointments of Brent Willison. Larry Haywood. Bob Casey and Maureen Ketchum to the Nature Board. — Confirmed the appointments of Larry Winkler. Lindy Bolthouse and Kim Alderson to the Hastings Youth Council. — Authorized Fire Chief Roger Caris to donate about 20 old coats the department had used to other departments that cannot afford to buy them. — Received congratulatory letters from Congressman Paul Henry . Hope Township. Hastings Charter Township. the Barry County B<»ard of Commissioners and Rutland Charter Township for Hastings being named one of the top 100 small towns in America. — Heard Councilman Harold Hawkins praise the city police department and road crews for their efforts. — Voted to extend the administrative con­ tract of $5,000 a month with the Joint Economic Development Commission. JEDC Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn said the contract had expired last October. The new contract will be extended through Dec. 31 of this year. Local historic district still under city study by Da vid T. Young Editor A historic district for Hastings will con­ tinue to be studied by a special committee appointed last fall. Tbe City Council Monday night voted to give the new Historic District Study Committee $275 to continue its work. Council members, however, were quick to point out tbat they have in no way approved establishing a historic district yet. Peg Peurach. representing tbe committee, told the council about what has been accom­ plished so far in the panel's four months. She noted that members have attended confer­ ences In Lansing and Muskegon, done some research and received copies of ordinances governing historic districts in other cities. Peurach also showed the council a map of a proposed district. It includes 275 buildings. Councilman Frank Campbell said he thought the district was too large, he said he thought the committee would confine the district to the Green Street area. But Peurach pointed out that the committee originally looked al about 500 buildings. Peurach also was asked why Fish Hatchery Park was included in the proposed district. She answered that two old buildings under the direction of the Thomapple Arts Council are in the park. She added that the committee would ask for an exception from the state that will lake the rest of the park out of the district. The panel needs money to lake photos of each of the homes suggested for the district Peurach said they need to take the photos while there are no leaves on the trees, ac- Sce HISTORIC, Page 10 Exchange receives membership award Hastings Exchange Club was honored earlier this month at the Southwest District Winter Conference, with the "Net 2" membership award. The trophy will be a traveling award within tbe Southwest District. The local club was honored for Dec. for the greatest net increased membership that month. Attending the conference were club secretary Louise Hutchins(left) and treasurer Dwight Newton (right). Receiving the award for the club is president Tim Bcchlcr. (center). �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25, 1993 — Page 3 When local property assessments go up, state benefits, not the schools by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Explaining school Finances is a difficult and tricky exercise. There are many variables, changes and misinformation. And school officials say they are hard pressed to keep voters, who partially control their purse strings through millage votes, the latest and most accurate information. The state also confuses the issues, requiring changes that schools must make or they lose state aid. and changing the way schools are funded. A recent example is state use of student counts from the previous year to calculate the current year's aid, thereby penalizing schools with growing populations. But Hastings Superintendent Carl Schoessel said one of the most important facts for the public to know is that when local property assessments rise, the schools don't get one extra penny as a result. Schoessel said that when local homeowners' assessments go up and they pay higher taxes, they think the extra money is going to the schools and will result in schools having more funding. Il does go to the school, but the school does not gain anything. For every penny that a homeowner pays in higher assessments, the stale lakes that penny away from what it contributes in stale aid, Schoessel said. That leaves the school with the same amount of money, and tbe local property owner with a larger share of the burden of paying for education, and with a lot of misdirected anger at the schools. According to Nelson Allen, business manager of the Hastings Schools, tbe percentage of state support to the schools peaked in the 1976-77 academic year, when the state provided 54 percent of the funding, and the local taxpayers supplied 46 percent. In tbe 1981-82 school year the balance was 43 percent paid by the state, and 57 percent by taxpayers. In 1987-88. the state paid 47 percent and local taxpayers 53 percent. This year. Allen said, the stale provided 42 percent and school district property owners supplied 58 percent. "That's bow this process works; it works to tbe detriment of the local property owner." Schoessel said. Tbe superintendent added that it would be fine with him if local assessments went down; that would mean that the state would have to provide a higher percentage of funds Io the schools. Bids from 17 construction firms were received for the proposed three-story Courts and Law Building in Hastings. LAW BUILDING...continued from page 1 Ing. designed by Landmark Design Group Inc. of Grand Rapids, will be constructed at tbe comer of Church and Court streets, next to the existing Courts and Law Building, in Hastings. Tbe old structure will be tom down after the new one Is built. Tbe new building will Include the County Cooperative Extension Service. Adult Pro­ bation, District Court, Probate-Juvenile Court, the County Prosecutor's office and the County Substance Abuse Office. Other bidders were: Miller-Davis of Kala­ mazoo, $2,296,000 (base) and $71,000 (Phase II); Clark Construction Co. of Lans­ ing. $2,439,000 and $57,958; Comstock Construction Co. of Traverse City, $2,325,000 and $65,000; Davis Construc­ tion Inc. of Lansing. $2362,456 and $122,237; Ellis-Don Michigan. Inc. of Kalamazoo. $2,349,000 and $62300; Elm­ ridge Construction of Grand Rapids. $2355.000 and $58,440; Kalleward Bergerson of Kalamazoo, $2,435,900 and $65,900: L.D. Docsa Associates, Inc. of Kalamazoo. $2359,800 and $62,600; Parish Corp, of Lansing. $2,345,000 and $71,000; Terhorst & Rinzema Construction Co. of Ada, $2381.000 and $67,600: Wagner-Rook Builders Inc. of Battle Creek. $2385.000 and $67,000; Wieland-Davco Corp, of Lansing, $2,404,298 and $121,002; Whitaker Construction Co. of Kalamazoo. $2,393,000 and $62,500; and J.C. Carlson Inc. of Grand Rapids, $2,410,000 and $61,000. Twenty-five general contractors had ex­ pressed interest in the project by requesting project specifications. 'Team 14' architect promotes property tax reform proposal by Nick HoflkM Staff Writer State Representative Glenn Oxender (RSturgis) spoke at Hastings High School last Thursday nigbt to explain a property Snow, snow, snow in Hastings and Barry County Haatinga reaidants have Been 14 straight days of snow, and as of yesterday, had 10 inches of white fluffy stuff on the ground. The snow total so far this winter is 55 inches. In the month of February, there has been 15 1/2 inches of snow. Last Faburary. for the entire month, there was a little over three inches of snow in town. But toko heart. Weather observer Dave McIntyre said typically, Dolton gets more snow than Hastings. And if March is next week, can spring be far behind? This horse, soon on M-66 south of Nashville doesn't seem to mind the snow at all. County okays FOP contract by Elain* Gilbert Assistant Editor Three percent pay raises have been granted to 13 employee* covered in a contract be­ tween the Fraternal Order of Police and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The pay hike*, approved Tuesday by tbe County Board, include three percent thia year and three percent in 1994 for nine County Sheriff* Department correction* officer*, a clerk/typist, a mechanic and two cock*. The contract is retroactive to Jan. 1. Other provisions are for four week* vaca­ tion after 10 yean of service, rather than the previous 12 year*. In lieu of health insurance, employees can receive cash payment* of $37.50 per pay pe­ riod. rather than $75 each month which 1* an increase of $75 per year, according to the new contract. Payment for retiree health insurance also ha* been increased for employees with 10 or more yean of service. For employees with 25 or more yean of service the employer monthly contribution has jumped from $150 to $170; for IS to 25 yean of service, from $112 to $130; and from 10 to 15 yean of service, from $75 to $90. The contract also adds hearing as a covered benefit. $350 this year and $400 in 1994. It was $350 in 1992. In other business, the board: ■ Increased the number of member* on the Barry County Planning Commission from six to seven to increase township representa­ tion. Russ Yarger was nominated for the new seat. The board expects to make tbe ap­ pointment at its next meeting. * Learned that commissioners can not turn in the lower old per diem rate in their ges­ tures to save money for tbe county. The new per diem rale has to be paid because the board adopted the County Compensation Commission's report, said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. For those who still warn to save county funds, she suggested that commissiooers could omit turning in a per diem request for one meeting a month. • Heard Pine Lake resident Phil Dunlop state his opposition to changing the lake's level. He told tbe board that be prefers let­ ting nature take its course. Later in the meeting County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer explained that 23 yean ago the waler level was down at Pine Lake so residents Installed a pump to raise Ute level. It was only used one season because the wa­ ler level naturally has risen since then, be said. Tbe level is currently five feet higher than it was. Ninety-nine percent of tbe resi­ dent* like the waler level where it is. Shaffer said. A few resident* want the waler level lowered to an elevation that was set, be con­ tinued. including a resident whose tennis court is underwater. The case has gone to circuit court and Judge Richard Shuster ha* ruled that the first elevation level is null and void and that nature should be allowed to take its course, preserving wetland*, etc.. Shaffer commented. In order to appeal die court decision, two-third* of tbe lake resi­ dent*. who would be assessed for costs of any work that would have to be done, would have to petition the County Board of Com­ missioners to ask tbe judge to set an eleva­ tion: or anyone could approach the County Board and try to convince commissioner* to intervene and ask the circuit judge for a rul­ ing. • Listened to Castleton Township Super­ visor Justin Cooley express his opposition to zoning for an RV park in bi* township. * Sent a clarification letter to the County 911 Administrative Board, stating that the only oversight of the County Board, regard­ ing 911 and Central Dispatch, is the ap­ proval of tbe County Central Dispatch Au­ thority budget. Tbe E-911/Cenlral Dispatch "director work* directly for the Administrative board" and haa the sole authority to hire as well as fire the director," tbe letter said. "All per­ sonnel matter* are the sole responsibility of the Barry County Central Dispatch Author­ ity Administrative Board. Tbe Board of Commissioners offer any assistance in the operation of personnel matters whenever the Administrative Board deems necessary." • Purchased a mapping computer from Midwest Microage of Fletcher. Ohio al a cost of $2300. The cost will come from the current capital budget. * Approved buying two vacuum cleaner* at a total cost of $760 from Mlchco. ■ Designated County Emergency Man­ agement Director John D. Hislop as the county's coordinator for federal and state sur­ plus property. • Agreed that tapes of County Board meet­ ings be erased, as an economy meastae. after tbe minutes of that meeting are approved. tax/school finance reform plan be and other lawmaker* are attempting to get passed in the legislature. Oxender gave an outline of the "Bipartisan Legislative Team Proposal* (BLT), previously known as "Team 14," which is one of six property proposals In various stage* of development in the State Legislature. "I personally believe that this is the most important issue to solve." Oxender said, adding that "we need to work together in a bi-partisan fashion to solve things." Oxender said the Bipartisan Team Proposal is the final product of a group of Democratic and Republican legislators who worked together for two years to try to solve the property tax problem in Michigan. Oxender said the items included In the proposal bad to be approved by 80 percent of tbe bipartisan team. Although he said he docs not like every item in the proposal. Oxender said he did think it was tbe best property tax reform plan being offered. "The important thing is to get a system that is based more closely on ability to pay and not lax people out of their homes and off their farms," Oxender said. Oxender explained that under tbe BLT proposal: • There would be a 50 percent cut in homeowner*' and farmers' property taxes, which supply most school operating funds. Business property taxes would not be included in tbe cut. and neither would those property taxes that raise funds for local government. • The school system's lost revenue would be made up by an increase in tbe stale income tax from 4.6 to 6.0 percent, and the income lax personal exemption would be increased from $2,100 to $3,000. • Local school districts could levy an additional resident income tax. but it would have to be approved by school district voters. Tbe tax would have to be renewed by voters after 10 years. • At the Nov. 4, 1994. election, voters would be given the option to increase the sales tax from 4 to 6 percent. This increase would allow for a rollback of tbe state income tax to 4.6 percent or the elimination of all the property taxes that raise money for schools. • Tbe slate would start a grant program to provide all school districts with a basic level FFA instructor at Hastings is nominated for national honor Edward Domke of Hastings has been nominated to compete in the National FFA organization's Agriscience Teacher of the Year award program. Domke. who teaches at Hastings High School, is one of 200 nominees. He was selected by state education leaders for his dedication to young people pursuing careers in agriculture. The Agnscience Teacher of tbe Year award program recognizes outstanding instructors who emphasize agriscience and new technologies in their curriculum. Teachers are recognized for innovative instruc'ion that sparks student interest in scientific aspects of agriculture, including biology, the environ­ ment. engineering and agribusiness. Participants submit applications to their state FFA office for judging. The top state winners are then submined to the Nations' FFA organization for further competition. The top four teachers in the nation are selected in early August. Each of these four finalists receives a $500 cash award, a plaque and a $1,000 grant for his or her school to purchase agriscience equipment. The Agriscience Teacher of the Year award program is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Fund and PCS Sales as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Inc. FFA is a national organization of 401.574 members in 7.456 local chapters throughout the United States. Puerto Rico. Guam and the Virgin Islands, preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Local, state and na­ tional activities and award programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agricultural education. FFA members strive to develop agricultural leadership, cooperation and citizenship. State Representative Glenn Oxender (R-Sturgis) wee at Hastings High School Last Thursday night to explain the 'Bi-Partisan Legislative Team* property tax reform proposal. of support. Next year's state spending per pupil would be estimated al $4,850 per pupil in poorer school districts. But richer districts would not lose money under tbe proposal. Tbe per pupil spending would be adjusted each year to reflect changes from tbe prior year's state tax revenue and local school tax revenues. Oxender said the Bipartisan Legislative Team plan was good because It ensures that the children of the stale will receive a proper education. "If we don't educate the citizens, we're going to have a costly society — not only in terms of prisons but in other social programs." Oxender said. He noted that it costs $25,000 to keep one person in prison for a year, as compared with the $4,000 needed to educate a child over a school year. Oxender said tbe plan has a lot of backing. Il currently has 43 co-sponsors In the house, and Oxender believe* there is enough support there to get it passed. The legislator said he is not sure if the proposal will pass the Senate, but he is optimistic. "The question is whether we can get enough votes to pass it. I think we could if we work with it," Oxender said. Oxender urged all those who support the plan to contact their legislators and let them know. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY □U...948-8051 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 P j letters Local assessor not to Name for tax hikes To The Editor: Property owners in Michigan have pro­ bably received a notice from their local assessor announcing that the assessment on their property will be increased. Some of these increases, especially on residential pro­ perty. will be in double digits. Many will announce increases of 30 per­ cent. 40 percent. 50 percent and eve higher. Why has this happened? Who is at "fault?*' What can we do about it? First, please don't blame your local township officials or assessors. Everything they do is required of them by state law or ad­ ministrative rule. If they do not perform as re­ quired by law. they can be fined or jailed, removed from office or have their assessor certification revoked. They arc literally pawns in the property tax assessment process. Assessment levels are monitored and controll­ ed by the County Board of Commissioners and the State Tax Commission through the equalization process. Assessments for existing property were "frozen” in 1992 at 1991 values. This was re­ quired by a law passed by the legislature in 1991 (P.A. 15. 1991). The hope was that a ballot proposal to reduce property taxes would pass in 1992. It didn't. That "freeze** period is now over so that all properties must be assessed at 50 percent of current market value. Most properties, especially residential, resort and waterfront, have increased in value dramatically over this two-year period causing a "tax assessment shock. *' Michigan was one of the highest pro­ perty tax states before the increase. Property owners might properly ask. "What happened to that constitutional amend­ ment we passed in 1978? Wasn't that amend­ ment (known as the Headlec Amendment) supposed to hold property taxes in check with inflation?" The amendment has caused millage to be reduced in a limited fashion when assessments at a total increase more than inflation. The problem is the amendment as written and adopted does not apply to individual proper­ ties or separate classes of property. As a result, high value increases in residential pro­ perty are offset in the formula by slower growth in commercial, agricultural and in­ dustrial properties. The result? Very little tax break, even with high assessment increases. To locate one major problem with property taxes, look at your tax bill. On the average nearly 70 percent of the total bill is for school operational millages levies. Eighty percent or more of school operational millages arc used for salaries and fringes of teachers and sup­ port personnel. Simple arithmetic reveals that over 50 cents of every property tax dollar goes for a purpose having nothing to with pro­ perty ownership. Schools are not about to give up this "golden goose” easily. Township officials through the Michigan Townships Association have been laboring for years to reduce the reliance on the property tax for school funding. Their pleas have not been heeded. Once again township officials, through their statewide association and other groups, are bending the ear of legislators in I ansing. The goal is to have some form of property tax relief in place before the March meetings of the Board of Review. That's an aggressive time schedule when you consider that the legislature has not been able to pro­ vide an alternative over the course of two decades. It is difficult to predict what kind of a pro­ perty tax package will be presented by the legislature to the governor. There are many proposals being offered and space permined in this letter does not allow a description of them or a comparision between them. Every citizen should simply make » telephone call or write a letter enclosing their assessment in­ crease notice to their legislator. Local officials have been the scapegoat for this perennial problem for too long. A $3 phone call or a 29 cent sump urging a simple reduction in the property tax would work wonders if it was done now. Help your township officials help you. Michigan Township Association Barry County Chapter Michigan Township Association Justin L. Cooley President Editor's Note: It is shocking that the Michigan Township Association is unaware of or ignores the fact that "in-formula” schools, such as Hastings. Delton. Thornap­ ple Kellogg. Lakewood and Maple Valley, do not gt one penny more when local property assessments rise. It is not a “golden goose” for the schools because as property uxes in­ crease. stale aid decreases proportionally. Baltimore residents in harm's way To The Editor: We attended the meeting at the Baltimore Township Hall Feb. 9 to be oriented on the license issued to Dennis and Rosemary Witham to operate the Peachtree Adolescent Group Home in their Baltimore Township home with six adolescents. This license was issued without knowledge to this small country community . The article in the paper stated that house parents, case workers, probation officers, counselors and court-approved relief help were involved. The house parents are the only permanent residents to handle these six adolescents. This operation is handled through the Barry County Juvenile Court, it is funded through the Department of Social Services (D.S.S.). so the bottom line it is the Michigan taxpayer. The Withams alone are paid $50 per day per adolescent. With six adolescents, this amounts to $109,500 a year. Other expense should be on file with the court or the D.D.S. At the meeting, when Robert Nida from the D.S.S. was asked about these adolescents walking away, stealing with possible rape along with other general mayhem, he said "This might happen. We hope it won't.” Now isn't that a lot of comfort! The court and the D.D.S. know they are putting ir­ responsible adolescents in our community. I thought we had institutions that handled these problems. We are funding agencies to remove these law breakers from society and now the courts are turning them loose on us. using our own ux money to put us in harm's way. Then we are told we cannot do anything We are funding all this without any say. This is not democracy that was defended by tens of thousands of Americans around this world, and the ones who will never have a normal life because of what they gave to pro­ tect it. or the sacrifice their families made, or the lucky ones like myself who lived through a fight to preserve our rights We. here in the community, are up in arms. I know of doors that are locked and guns are loaded. I fear innocent family members and friends might accidently be hurt because of this situation. We have many older single people in the area, whose mates have passed on. They have little or no defense against these ado!escents when they go astray. Our police for* has to come a minimum of 10 miles away and their patrols at night are drastically reduced. The courts and the D.S.S. know this and picked this area, thinking they would receive no resistance. The are dead wrong. What about the victims of these law breakers? Who pays for the automobile, pro­ perty and ocher expense caused by these adolescents on the loose? Insurance possibly, if the victim has it. If he does you can bet the insurance company will recover thru rate increase. Don't think that this is going to go away. It won't. We not only expect, but demand this situation be corrected before it gets any fur­ ther out of control. The media has been informed about this also. Jefferson B. Feiler Hastings Was assessment increases really punishment? To The Editor: --------------------------- ,--------------------------------------------------------- I’d like to make a comment on the recent hike in assessments in Barry County. This hike in assessments was more like punishment to us because we voted down the previous two millage votes for the schools. Thank God this millage was not passed, as the county would surely come out with much more money then was slated. 1 am quite sure the 21 percent increase in my new assessment was already in the works before the last millage vote. This would have increased my liability and everyone elses as well. (Is this double dipping?) If you can't pass the vote, raise assessments — you're go­ ing to get it one way or another. It doesn't matter what the money were to be used for: building improvements, teachers salary increases, etc. This is a pretty stiff blow to many families in Barry County. We need good school facilities for our children, bui we also need good industry in this area to help support the school boards demands. The sad part of all this is that many businesses here have had to either downsize and lay off many of their employees and de­ mand and receive concessions and extend wage freeze contracts in order to continue business in the Hastings area. How many times has the school board demanded concessions and pay increase freezes from our teachers and administrators so they can still enjoy teaching in our sleepy hollow? We who have accepted these cuts in wages, etc., are finding it more and more difficult to come up with the needed cash. This new double digit assessment is pro­ Killing, aborting dogs not the answer \ >VI Letters bably tbe last straw. 1 can't wail to see the results of the next school millage elections. Aaron Sherk Hastings Editor's Note: Once again, it is important to note that when property assessments increase, the local schools do not receive one more pen­ ny as a result. When local property owners pay more, the state reduces its support accor­ dingly because of the way the state aid for­ mula works. It is also important to understand that school officials and school boards have nothing to do with making assessments rise. They have absolutely nothing to gain with in­ creased assessments, except perhaps the in­ creased anger of local property owners. Legislative update only from Emmons? To The Editor: I have always understood that the "Legislative Update" meetings sponsored by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce were just what the name implys. an update for our local constituents by our elected officials Bob Bender and Jack Welborn. It now appears these meetings have been turned into a one-person candidate forum for Joanne Emmons. The Banner article about area legislators discussing the "Team 14" tax cut plan Feb. 11 said "she was visiting the area to become familiar with the people and their concerns. She is obviously campaigning for November 1994. 1 would like to make her aware of my con­ cerns. She was elected to represent the 35th State District, but here she is in Barry County. Who is representing the people who elected her? Also, should it happen she is elected to represent Barry County can we then expect the same absentee attendance her constituents are getting? As for me. I'll stick to a good thing. I'm slicking with Jack Welborn. He’s always there when you need him. Helen Golnek Hastings Editor’s Note: Because of redistricting. State Senator Jack Welborn will no longer represent Barry County after 1994. Barry County will be included in what is now State Senator Joanne Emmons’ district starting on Jan. I, 1995. So we can't stick with Mr. Welborn after next year. Baltimore bucks assessment trends To The Editor: Four weeks ago my wife bought a dog. a small cocker spaniel from the animal shelter. When my wife purchased the dog. they told her it was six months old. My wife also signed a form saying we would have her spayed in 30 days, which we intended to do. After four weeks of having the dog. she developed all the signs of being pregnant. My wife called the animal shelter to tell them that and this was their response: verbal abuse to my wife over the phone and the following suggestions: 1) Bring the dog back to have her put to sleep. 2) Not knowing what dog she mated with, she could die having the pups. 3) If she had the puppies, bring them down to the shelter and have them put to sleep. 4) Take the dog to the vet and have her spayed and also have the vet abort the pup­ pies, which they said there would be no extra charge for doing so. 5) If the dog had the puppies and we gave them away to a godHtome. the people receiv­ ing them would have to sign a contract with the shelter to have them spayed or neutered. And if they did not. the shelter would fine them money. During the conversation with the shelter, my wife told them it sounded like they wanted to kill the dog and pups rather than help. Her answer, per the animal shelter, was "Wc are the animal shelter not the Humane Society.” We took our dog to the vet the same day to see how far along she was in her pregnancy. We were told she was at least seven weeks along. That mens she was pregnant before we bought her from them. We were also told that she was at least one year old. not six months old like we were told. And if we had her spayed now and the pup­ pies aborted, she could die in the process. The animal shelter also stated that the vet would not charge any more to abort the pup­ pies than the cost of the spay. Well, they were wrong, it was an extra $20-$40 for doing it on top of the $50-$60 for spaying her. We have all intentions of having her spayed after she has the pups. 1 talked to five different vets and all of them told me the same thing. My wife and I do not believe in abortion human or animal. Every living thing has the right to live, not die. Donald and Michaeleen Clinton Middleville To The Editor: For the taxpayers of Baltimore Township: I don't know if you have noticed the results from the equalization department on the percentage of increase on your assessment of 1992. All other townships iu Barry Count got an increase of 7 to 24 percent except one, that was Baltimore. Thanks to the late Wayne Miller, assessor, he kept abreast with the cur­ rent market values. We should not forget a job well done by Wayne. I urge everyone to attend the Township Board meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at the township hall. The board members are here to serve you and listen to your interests. 1 hope the schools realize that ail the in­ creases on assessments go to the schools. The more the taxpayer pays to support the local schools, the more stale aid the state holds back. So the next time you need money, go to the legislators for help. I think if you had extra money you would put it to good use instead of giving raises to all the teachers and administrators. At times us taxpayers don't agree with the numbers, but the percentages are set by the Stale Tax Commission, so you are forced to come up with what they pass along. Walter Soya Hastings SnowmoNlers must quit before 5 beers To The Editor: Early in this century there were few automobiles or speedboats and no snowmobiles. As a small boy I remember the one-lungers chugging down the road, passing my farm home at speeds of 8 to 12 mph. They presented little or no danger at those speeds. Then there were a great many more horse and buggy drivers, and once in a while you would hear about an inebriated automobile or horse and buggy driver getting caught and paying a substantial fine of $5 to $10 penalty, occa­ sionally going to the pokey until he sobered up. As auocmobiles increscd in popularity and capability, speeds gradually increased. The 1924 Hudson advertised “fifty-five mph, hour after hour.” My 1929 model A Ford would do up to 80. but with only a few highways on which you could try it out. I con­ fess to getting it up to 75 between Benton Har­ bor and Indiana on one trial run. At that, it was not “wide open." Today speed is not the "demon". The "demon" is alcohol. Death can happen at most any speed if one is drunk. Today a driver is subject to 15 years in prison if he kills so­ meone. thanks to the 1992 new laws in Michigan. A few years ago a nephew of mine "accidentally" killed two people when he was drunk. The result: he spent two years without a car (after his too light jail sentence). His wife and three young children left him, his thriving business went to the wall, his life and that of his family were ruined. In recent years a new danger has taken hold in our society. A dangerous but exhilirating sport — snuwmobiling. Thb real fun sport is fast being ruined because of the old “demon" alcohol. The recent Valentine Day story in the Grand Rapids Press carried an interview with Bill Manson, president of the Michigan Snowmobile Association. Manson said that already 23 deaths had been reported so far this winter. Compare this with a total of 17 in the entire winter of 1990-91 (291 personal injuries). Manson stated. "After five beers, a rider will be legally drunk!" Did Howard Meycrson, outdoor editor, who wrote the story, and other responsible at the Press really believe that when drinking beer you are not drunk until "after five been"? I would not drive after one beer (or highball). 1 have been involved in Grand Rapids and throughout the State of Michigan for the past 30 yean in promoting traffic safety and preventing drug (including alcohol) abuse. 1 strongly question Manson's statement as quoted above! Did Meyerson hear correctly! Did he believe this message that was tragical­ ly published for information of new and seasoned snowmobile drivers? And for the Press to highlight that statement! Snowmobiling is an exciting sport, but in it you need your most alert stale of mind to deal with the quickness and danger in it. But "five beers"? Extreme irresponsibility and danger! Fred Baughman Wayland about it Public Opinion: HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. A DMSon O< J-Ad Graphic* inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacob* President Stephan Jacob* Treasurer Inc. What put Hastings in Top 100' Hastings recendy was acieaed as one of die top 100 small towns in America in which to live. What do you think makes Hastings stch a food place to live? John Jacob* Vice Prandant Fr*d*ric Jacob* Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Etuor) Elaine Gilbert (Assntant EOtor) Bartiara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Nick Hoeman Sharon Mfler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through P'lday 8 a.m to 5 X p.m_. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 — Page 5 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the...Hastings Area Schools System by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Know your tax reform plans Back in 1893. the state legislature adopted the general property ux act which conuined many of the provisions of the present Ux sutute. Now. 100 years later, it appears that one of the oldest uxes in Michigan is about to undergo a substantia) change. The pressure for changing the property ux is not something that just happened this year. In fact, since 1972 there have been 12 ballot proposals to change the sute property ux. with only one of the proposals (the Headlee Tax Limiution Amendment of 1978) being successful. However, the pressure for change this year is more intense than at any other time in the past due to widespread double digit assess­ ment increases and the fact that Michigan pro­ perty uxes were 31 percent higher than the national average in 1990. and that percenuge undoubtedly has increased since 1990! Though there have been nine property ux or school finance reform proposals discussed in Lansing this year, there are six major plans currently receiving the most attention. Without question, that is a very confusing situation, but the choices essentially are limited to either of two broad options: reduce the property ux and shift to another revenue source so that the level of existing local ser­ vices won’t be reduced or reduce properly Uxes without replacement revenue and accept reductions in local services. Since cities, counties, schools, and townships and villages fund a large portion of the services that they provide with property ux revenue, a "pure" property Ux cut with no reimbursement for lost funds would result in local units of government making difficult choices about which services to continue and which ones to cut. For example, in 1991, $8,638,600,000 of property Ux revenue was used to pay for local govemmenul services... there is no way that amount of revenue can be reduced through a “pure” property ux cut without seriously reducing local services being provided to Michigan residents if some other revenue source isn’t available. Thus many people who undersUnd the need for some reduction in property uxes are giving senous consideration to plans that will provide some alternative sources of revenue so that important and often critical local ser­ vices don't have to be sacrificed. Such plans usually involve an increase in the single business ux. the general sales ux. the per­ sonal income ux. or some combination of in- LegalNotices File No 90-462 CH HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER META K. GORDON PkwntiH MICHAEL 8 GORDON Defendant David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHILUPS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, on the 1st day of February. 1993. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge. On the 30th day of November. 1992. on action was filed by Aleto K. Gordon. Plaintiff, against Michael B. Gordon. Defendant, in this Court to ob­ tain o Judgement of Divorce. rt IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Michael B. Gordon shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before the 19th day of April. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Cour<. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (PI2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHttLIPS B DOHERTY 221 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (3/4) creases in those uxes. While no one likes to think about increasing any kind of uxes, the plans involving such in­ creases are designed to bring the sute’s over­ reliance on the property ux more into line with the national average while avoiding a reduction in local services by raising other taxes, which are currently low in national comparisons. One such plan that is receiving a lot of at­ tention at this time originally was known as the "Team 12" plan because it was developed by 12 legislators (6 Democrats and 6 Republicans) on a non-partisan basis. Recent­ ly, two more legislators were involved in deliberations about the plan so the name was changed to the "Team 14" plan. Ans, even more recently, over 40 legislators have en­ dorsed the proposal, so it is not known as the "Bi-Partisan Legislative Team" (BLT) plan. The BLT plan deals with the property tax problem by cutting homeowners’ and farmers' property uxes for school operating funds by 50 percent, and would replace the lost revenue through an increase in the sute income ux. The sute income ux would be raised from 4.6 to 6 percent, but that increase would be offset somewhat by an accompany­ ing increase in the personal exemption to $3,000. Besides cutting property Uxes for schools, the BLT plan also deals with much needed school finances reform and equity, and allows for the sute’s voters to be given the option of increasing the sales us from four to six cents in order to fund either a rollback of the in­ come tax or a total elimination of the property ux on homes and farms. If the BLT plan becomes law. the sute’s voters would make that choice al the general election scheduled for Nov. 4. 1994. Certainly the BLT plan has its detractors, but a Grand Rapids Press editorial recently called the plan the "best tax plan yet" and the Detroit Free Press and several other sute newspapers also have given editorial support for the BLT plan. Regardless of whethr or not Barry County taxpayers favor the BLT plan, it is important for every citizen to follow the property ux/school finance reform issue closely as it develops in Lansing. As the reform plans are narrowed down, it's also important for citizens to make sure to communicate their options about the plans to their legislators and the governor. ~Mm Welcome Marble stirred memories To The Editor: Flashbacks flashed when I read the yam, "Welcome Marble comes to Hastings." in the Feb. 11 Hastings Banner. With my brother. Bernard, and sister. Rachel. I went to Hastings High School in the early 1920s with Lewis. Carl and Helen Mar­ ble. whose parents were George and Cora Marble. The Marbles' farm, on now Ycckley Road in Rutland Township, was directly across the road from my parents' farmstead, where 1 was raised to manhood. We shared a car driving to high school, riding together, with the Marbles driving their car one week, the Cains their Model T Ford touring car the next, and so on. over one-lane gravel roads. My parents were Theron and Mary (Usborne) Cain, who married in Carlton Center in 1904. Stewart Cain 661 Prairie Ave. Glen Ellyn. Ill State af MkMgaa OSCUIT COURT Ceaaty al taate PUBLICATION ONM* TO ANSWER Before a joint session of Congress last week. President Clinton announced a budget package that would raise nearly $25b billion in revenues over the next four years, the largest tax increase in history. The President announced this increase as the result of difficult decisions made over the past month. While I agree we must reduce the deficit. I have deep concerns about a deficit reduction package that relies so heavily on ux increases without significant reductions in government spending. In the 1990 budget agreement. Congress and the President claimed great gains by ad­ dressing the deficit through a $150 billion ux increase. Since then, spending has increased $1.59 for every $1 raised. Now. President Clinton's budget plan calls for a first year Ux increase of $36 billion and $2 billion of reduced spending. All we would have to rely on for significant deficit reduction are promises by the President and Congress to reduce the deficit in the third and fourth years. Most of us were hoping that the President Congress bashing serves no purpose Letters would have the type of economic recovery package we could support. President Clinton proudly stated during his Sute of the Union address that the private sec­ tor is the engine of economic growth. In this respect, the President’s proposal to increase tax incentives for research and investment in new equipment are good The problem is that the ux breaks are very small and they don’t last. America's foremost businesses claim that the ux breaks are not as significant as the tax increases. As a member of the House Budget Commit­ tee, I spoke with Dr Robert Reischauer. the director of the Congressional Budget Office. He told me that an economic stimulus of $31 billion will have little impact on our $6 trillion economy. At a time when the economy is being depressed by deficit spending, we should be reducing spending instead of increasing uxes To The Editor: to create more spending. The President is correct to address the pro­ blems of America II is precisely because of the lofty goals of his address to the nation that 1 admired his speech. However, you cannot legislate prosperity. The best way to achieve the goals he has set and maintain strong economic growth is to reduce and redirect federal spending. I think the President is dealing with a great deal of pressure by the many special interests that helped get him elected. I personally think that President Clinton is sincere in his efforts to deal with Washington's overspending and government's disincentives for business expansion. I have told the President that I will work with him to reduce spending, including reduc­ tions to so-called entitlement programs. Nick Smith 7th District Congressman Jack Welborn's column in the Hastings Reminder ("Right to the Point") makes in­ teresting reading, especially if you read bet­ ween the lines and fill in the blanks. I sincerely agree with Senator Welborn that the national debt is a horrendous problem. I note, however, the culprit according to Welborn is Congress. Welborn quotes that famous Mark Twain statement. "There is no distinctly native American criminal class ex­ cept Congress." The Senator conveniently ig­ nores the presidential watches under which most of this national debt accumulated. During both the Reagan and Bush years. Congress appropriated billions of dollars less than these presidents asked for. While Reagan and Bush were both bashing Congress for tax­ ing and spending they were, in fact, borrow­ ing and spending. After bamboozling the country with a massive ux break for the wealthy, Reagan then borrowed trillions from the rest of the world for an equally massive miliury buildup. They then spent hundreds of billions to pro­ vide defense for the same nations we were becoming indebted to. These are some of the blanks Welborn fails to fill in. in his Congress bashing. Now. I did feel we had something in com­ mon when he announced that he no longer favored a Constitutional Convention. Then, on reading further. I find the reason was that Congress would take over the process and manipulate the convention to its own purpose. More Congress bashing? We don’t need a Constitutional Convention or a balanced budget amendment. We need responsible leadership dfct will bite the bullet in a realistic way, to attack the national debt and our massive trade deficits. We must hope our present leadership can achieve these goals. Carl Mcllvain Hastings Tax money wasted on other countries To The Editor: As I sat and listened to the president’s speech Wednesday night, 1 still didn’t hear anything about stopping sending our tax money to other countries. This isn’t what we pay taxes for. Why does the U.S. government think that we have to take care of the whole world? The U.S. government can’t even take care of its own country. If this is what our servicemen and women died for, I am sorry. The ones who didn’t make it back are lucky. We might as well put the rope around our neck and pull it tight. The United Slates government is a easy pick and the other countries know it. I hope the whole country watched "Prime Time" last Friday night. They would see where millions and millions of tax dollars are wasted. Larry Matson Nashville RUSSET 7665 DMA POTATOES OOV 10-lb bag ^^^^P ^^^^p New Solar Powered HEARING AIDS Cose No. 92 227 04 HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER ■MARVIN NYMAN. Plaintiff. HAROLD SAGE ond RUTH SAGE. •husbond and wife. RICHARD A OSBORNE ond MARY JEAN -OSBORNE husbond ond wife. 'Defendant. ‘ At a session of said Court held in the Cour­ thouse. Barry County, Michigan, on the 19 day of ;Feb. 1993. PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Court Judge . On the Moy 15. 1992, enaction was filed by Mar>in Nyman. Plaintiff, against Harold Sage ond Ruth -Sage. husband ond wife, and Richard A. Osborne and Mary Jean Osborne, husbond and wife, in this Court to quiet title to land legally describe os: Lot number one hundred fifty one (151) of Eagle Point number four (4). according to the recorded plat thereof, subject to restrictions. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan; IT FURTHER APPEAING that the whereabouts of Defendants is unknown and service of process should be mode by publication herein: NOW THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED that the Defendants. Harold Sage and Ruth Soge. address unknown and R>chcrd A Osborne ond Mary Jane Osborne address unknown, shall file on answer in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 West Stale Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. or take such other action as by be permitted by law on or before the 1st day of April. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Court Judge Bruce A. 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Hastings Mi. 9454921 SERIOUS SAVE 5% WEOHESDAY DOUBLE COUPOHS EVERYDAY UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEH 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25. 1993 Tinkler honored on retirement as cemetery caretaker by Elaine Gilbert care of rhe cemelery. I liked io see it look nice." Bill's duties involved more than just Assistant Editor For 42 years grooming the Hastings Charter Township cemelery and handling be­ mowing and trimming around gravestones. "There's a lot of record keeping involved in it," said Bill's wife Doris. "We had letters tween approximately 600 and 700 burials has been a labor of love for Bill Tinkler. The care and concern he put Imo his job and calls from people tracking ancestors, looking for their roots." One of the biggest funerals Bill handled was for race car driver Nolan Johncock. a cousin to race car driver Gordy Johncock. "People came from all over the world." Bill recalled. Irving Charlton. who donated land to Barry County for Historic Charlton Park, has been recognized by the Hastings Charter Township Board. Bill officially retires from hit duties as sexton March I and board members recently presented him with a plaque of appreciation. In a resolution, the board commended Tinkler's "superior performance" from 1951­ 93. "He is to be commended for his loyally. also is buried there. One of the most surprising funerals for Bill during his early yean as sexion was for commitment and willingness to serve the public. He and his family should take enormous satisfaction and pride in a job well done. His knowledge and dedication to the citizens of the township will be sadly missed but we congratulate him upon his well-earned retirement." township officials said in tbe resolution. Because of health reasons. Bill said he a motorcycle club member. He didn't realize that club members wanted to bury their deceased member, so he was a bit surprised that they had brought their own shovels. "They did a very excellent job - neatly and quietly." "I always tried to get along with people." commented BUI. didn't have any other choice but to retire. "I always enjoyed it." Bill said. "It was a Over the years. Bill said he has seen a chance for me to get away from the store (he and his wife used to own). I enjoyed taking decline in the number of graveside services especially in the winter ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Am BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video aeries: "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Costs Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795^2370 Sunda) 10:30 a.m. Holy Conumi­ nion. 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common pnver used at ail services. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O. Bo.- 358, Hastings, MI 4 358 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services9: 30 am.. Bible School. 10:30 a. m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000 a m .; Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Church Phone 948-2330 Vuufoy Servin*: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 • Youth Bible Ouzzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise. Thursday: 7 30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11:00a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondavs, 6:30 p.m. to 8.-00 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:13 p.m. at Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be .meeting the third Saturday of each month until far­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodtawn. Hastings. Michigan 9484004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pamor Sunday Services. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7.-00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7M p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adah Choir QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor James C. Noggle. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wonhip II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday, 4 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday wonhip 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bang the whole family. Dalton Arsa CHURCH or GOO, 7* DAV. Benfield. Mkhtgan Services 10 am. each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cede? Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Braahmn. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 00 a m.; WonMp 11X30 a.m.; Evening Service at b. -00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m.. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages Mor­ ning Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (^es 13-19); Adult Bible Study • no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Mriasel Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 28 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion; Young Parents Thursday. Feb. 25 - 4:00 Oft reach. 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Journev of Faith; 7:15 Bd. of Ed Saturday. Feb. 27 - 9:30 Conf 5; 10:00 Cantor Pract. 8 00 NA Tuesdaj. March 2 - 7:00 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. March 3 - 10:00 Wordwatchers; 3:15 Young Spirits; 4:00 Organ Lesson; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. In terim Christian Education Director. Sunday. Feb. 28 - 9:30 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship Services. Nursery pro­ vided. Broadcast of 9:30 a.m. ser­ vice over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:50 Church School Classes, in­ cluding Adult Class; 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11:20 Children's Church; 4:00 Middle School Fellowship; 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Monday — 7:30 Christian Education Committee Mcetig Tuesday - 7:15 Circle 7. meet at the church. Wednesday 9: 30 Circle I. at the home of Nan Button; 7:00 Chancel Choir prac­ tice. Thursday — 12:00 Lenten Luncheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Musk Director. Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11: 00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10: 30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Mondays: Childrens Choir 3:00 p.m. Munday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chaucel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; CoDcpendents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Friday. Feb. 5 - World Day of Prayer; Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 25 - Lenten Luach/Worhship at First Presbyterian Church. 12:00 Noon lo 1:00p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28- Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Wednesday. March 3 - Lenten Potluck 6:30 p.m. Thursday. March 4 - Lenten Lunch/Worship at First Presbyterian Church. 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday. March 5 - V.l.P.’s. Saturday. March 6 ■ PM Gathering Informal Folk Music Workshop Service 7:00 p.m. Tues­ day. March 9 - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. March 10 - Prayer Groupo 11:00 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon 12:00 noon (child care available). HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY HASTMGS SAVMGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Like Odessa WHEN FUNERAL HONE Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REWNOER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings , BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTWCS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan < ________________ > ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School at 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. The topic will be a continuation of "The Privilege of Prayer " The com­ munity ts invited. Our First Quarter Business Meeting will be Tuesday . March 2. 8:10 p.m. Our Communi­ ty Service Center. 502 E. Green Sired, provides good quality. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you arc in need Donations of only clean and good quality items arc accepted during the busness hours noled above TINKLER, continued Another change has been the installation of a flag pole, donated by the Nashville VFW. io a flag can fly over the cemelery during burial services for veterans. Bill's involvement with the cemetery "has been a whole family project from day one," said Doris, who said she even learned how to mark out foundations and layout grave measurements. Sons Bill and Richard and grandsons Wayne and BUI Jr. have often pitched in to help with the talk of keeping the cemelery manicured. And Doris handled tbe book work. All the clipping used to be done with hand-clippers and the grass was cut with a push-mower. Doris recalled how tbe entire family used to go home with blisters when they were working to get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day. Graves also used to be dug by band, but they're not anymore. Modem back hoes now do the job in about 20 minutes. Forty years ago, the boys from the Old County Farm" would dig graves to earn a little money." Doris said. Since Bill has been sexton, the size of the As for Bill, be has plans to do some traveling to places like Florida, South Dakota and Oklahoma during his retirement cemetery has increased. "It's twice as big as when I first took over," BUI said. His mother and father are buried there and Johncock to be at Kellogg Area custom car show Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Hastings area resident Gordon Johncock will he said that was the newest section at the time he started his duties. "Since then appear at a custom car show from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Arena in downtown Battle Creek. Johncock and fellow professional Indy car driver, Scott Brayton, will act as another section has opened and now its nearly filled and now another section is being surveyed and plotted for the near future." In addition to handling the physical duties of being a sexton, Doria said BUI always representatives for the 4th annual Custom Car Show. There will be more than 60 cars oo display, including four of the top I.S.C.A. circuit can. Admission Is $6 for adults and 12 for children 12 and under. Show hours are Friday 4-10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 seemed to be a comfort to the families who had lost loved ones. "You have to be sincere and dignified and respect their sadness," she said. When BUl's retirement becomes official, she said the township clerk will take over tbe job of selling grave sites. p.m.: and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Area OBITUARIES Michael Travis Swift Gladys M. Ransom Elmer Edward Neeson SEBEWA TOWNSHIP - Michael Travis Swift, of Sebewa Township, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. and Deanna M. Swift (Porter) passed away February 14,1993 at the age of five months. Michael is survived by his parents, Robert M. and Deanna Swift two brothers, Sean L, and twin brother Robert W.; grandparents, Robert and Ina Swift, and Elinore and Florin Porter of Minnesota; great-grandparents, Easter Harold of Sunfield and Vida Swift of Charlotte; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Wednesday. February 17 at the Sunfield Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial was at the Sunfield Cemetery. HASTINGS - Gladys M. Ransom. 81, of 2251 East Sute Road, Hastings, formerly of Wall Lake, Delton, passed away Thursday. MIDDLEVILLE - Elmer Edward Neeson, 68, of Middleville passed sway Monday, February 22, 1993 at his home in Middleville. Mr. Neeson was born on June 21, 1924 in Williams, Michigan. He was a World Wu II Veteran of the Air Force. He wu shot down over Krems, Austria and wu in a prison camp for 21 months. He was a member of D.A.V., member of the 94th Bomb Group, life member of the Ameri­ can Ex-Prisoner of Wu Incorporated-Stalag No. 17 B-Kriegie, Germany. Mr. Neeson worked at FCM in Grand Rapids, and Whites in Middleville. He is survived by his wife, Doris; mother, Margaret May Tibbets; sister, Irene Abasse; four sons and families, David. Richard, Donald, Daniel; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law. Dale and Sieve Shively and Timothy Farrell. He wu preceded in death by his father, Roy Neeson. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service wu held at his home with family and friends. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Marian E. McDowell LAKE ODESSA - Marian E McDowell, 78, of 8512 Harwood Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, February 22,1993 at St Marys Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. McDowell was bom on October 1, 1914 in Sebewa, the daughter of Donald and Sarah (Fox) Goodemoot. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933 and married John McDowell December 12,1936 in Valpar­ aiso, Indiana. He preceded her in death March 20, 1992. She lived and fanned in the cake Odessa area, worked at the Lake Odessa High School as a cook and Teachers Aid for 10 years. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, the Ladies Aid Society and die Mothers Study Club and the Farm Bureau. Mrs. McDowell is survived by five ions. Ford McDowell of Lake Odessa, Robert McDowell of Wyoming. James McDowell of Birmingham, Indiana, Ross McDowell of Geneseo, Illinois, Joel McDowell of Sunfield; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three brothers. Myron Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Rex Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Donald Goodemoot of Lake Odessa; two sisters. Helen Robinson of Lake Odessa. Arlene Faulkner of Lake Odessa. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Ford Goodemoot. Funeral services will be held l-O p.m. Saturday, February 27, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Visitation will be held Thursday. February 25 and Friday, February 26 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. February 18, 1993 at Pennock Hospiul. Mrs. Ransom was bom on December 5,1911 in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (Huston) Lewis. Mrs. Ransom is survived by a dear friend with whom she made her home the past 12 years, Thelma Ellis of the Hastings address. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. i | HASTINGS - LaVerne W. Bowman, Sr„ 81. of 621 East Hubble Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 21, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Bowman was bom on January 6,1912 in Freeport, the son of Benjamin and Reda (Siebert) Bowman. He was raised in Rutland Township of Barry County and attended Wilcox and Chidester Schools He was married to Leona M. Burghdoff on May 5, 1934. Mr. Bowman has resided at his present address for the past 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying particularly fishing and gardening. His employment included die EW. Bliss Company, Barry County Road Commission and also was engsged in fanning. He was a member of Hastings Grace Luthe­ ran Church. Mr. Bowman is survived by his wife, Leons; three sons and wives, LaVerne Bowman, Jr. and Sandy, Bernard Bowman and Barbara, Rodney Bowman and Marcia all of Hastings; daughter and husband. LuAnn and Raymond Bolton of Byron Center; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-givndchildren; five brothers, William Bowman of Hastings, Chester Bowman of Lawton, Oklahoma. Keith Bowman and Richard Bowman both of Lansing, Curtis Bowman of Hastings; four sisters, Bernice Bowman of Lansing, Dorothy Harrod of Dimondale, Gladys Zischke of Lansing, Ethel Weisenhofer of Middleville. He was preceded in death by a granddaugh­ ter, Lori Kay Bowman; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 24 at the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Bessie I. Smith HASTINGS - Bessie I. Smith, 86, of 335 West Grand Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Smith wu born on September 14,1906 in Hutings, the daughter of James and Nellie (Cochran) Gower. She wu a life long Hastings resident and attended Hutings schools, graduating in 1924 from Hastings High School. She was married to Edward R SmithonJune 27, 1925. Mrs Smith’s employment included: the Hutings Banner, Barry County Credit Bureau, Hutings City Bank, the former Hastings Hotel. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, W.S.C.S. of the Church, Women’s Circle of the Church, Hastings Rebe­ kah Lodge. Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons. Jack Smith of Hastings, Kenneth Smith of Lansing; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Erway and Marjorie Guidet both of Hutings. She was preceded in death by husband, Edward R. Smith on March 14, 1986. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 13 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial wu at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25, 1993 — Page 7 Lenten luncheons and services start today Social News A series of six Lenten luncheons and ser­ vices will begin Thursday. Feb. 25. from noon to I p.m. at the First Prebyterian Church in Hastings. Each of the programs will be held on Thursdays. Feb. 25. March 4. 11. 18 and 25 and on April I. The lunches will begin at noon, followed by the services at 12:30. There will be free-will offerings to cover the costs of the luncheons. The messages each week will focus on "How my Christian faith has infuenced my work in serving others. " The guest speakers will be: — Feb. 25. Carolyn O'Connor of Grace Lutheran Church, a nurse. — March 4. Jack Walker. St. Rose of Lima Church, a certified public accountant. — March 11. Sharon Olson. Dowling Country Chapel, a mental health administrator. — March 18. Dr Jack Brown. First United Methodist Church, a physician. — March 25. Phyllis Usbome. Emmanuel Episcopal Church, retired teacher. — April I. Nancy Bradley. First Presbyterian Church, an elementary school counselor. Music will be provided by Dr. Bruce Pryor. Ellyn Main and Hazel Brown. The series is being sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Ares BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Howe-Scobey exchange vows Knsiine Mane Howe and Michael Sean Scobey were united in marriage. Oct 23. 1992. at the Wesley Park United Methodist Church in Wyoming. Mich., by the Rev I Myron Williams Parents of the bride are Daw n and Stephen Horton of Hastings and Ken and Patty Howe of Grand Rapids The groom’s parents arc Jim and Ellen Scobey ol Hastings Jennifer Matthews, sister of tbe bride from Hastings, served as the matron of honor, while Jennifer Jacobs, life-time friend from Grand Rapids, was the bridesmaid Jim .Scobey, lather of the groom, served as best man. and Jerry Andrus, cousin of the groom from Jackson, was the groomsman. Gordon Matthews, brother in law of the bride, was the usher Fred Jacobs of Hastings was accompanied by Mary Peterson, also of Hastings, as he sang. "The Wedding Song." "Sun Rise Sun Set." and "All I Ask of You " Following the ceremony, a dinner of celebration was held at Sam s in Caledonia. The following day. the couple left for their honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta. Mexico After their return, a reception was held for family and friends at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hastings Serving as master and mistress of ceremonies for the evening were Warren and Sandy Church, cousins of the bride, fi m Middleville Jamie Scobey, sister of the groom, was at the guest book. The three tiered cake was made by Marie Church, aunt of the bride, from Ionia, and was served by Nancy and Chen Heinzelman. long-time friends of the bride's family from Grand Rapids The couple no* reside in Wyoming. Mich BOY, Bryin and Janine Nelson of Lake Odessa are proud to announce the arrival of their son. Derek Bryce, bom on Feb. 4. 2:45 p.m.. at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Derek weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 21W inches long. Grandparents are Bruce and Sharon Nelson of Hastings and Dick and Joy Boger of Clarksville. Truesdell-Mesecar plan May 21 wedding Jami Elizabeth Truesdell and Timothy Peter Mesecar will be united in marriage on May 21. 1993. The bride-to-be and her parents. Bill and Sharon Truesdell, live in Norton. Ohio. The future bridegroom and his parents. Marshall and Joyce Mesecar. live in Caledonia. The couple are both 1992 graduates of BOY, Ryan Markus, bom Dec. 15. 1992 at 11:22 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital to Mark and Lori Irwin of Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 18^6 inches long. Hillsdale College. Weight class series slated at Pennock Pennock Hospital will offer the “Weigh to Better Health" program Tuesday evenings. March 2 through March 30. Classes will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pennock Hospiul. Physi­ cians Center. Conference Center (Lowell Level). The five-week sesskns wilf be taught by Cindy Lancaster, a registered dieti­ tian. and Tammy Nemetz. an exercise physiologist from Pennock Hospital’s Fitness Center. Those attending will learn sensible weight loss through food management and exercise techniques designed tolead to successful lifestyle- changes. Course fee is $20. Participants are asked to pre-register by calling 948-3125. Weilers to observe 57th anniversary Ward and Mary Weiler will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday. Feb. 28. at the Peace Community of God Church. 1330 N. Broadway, Hastings, from 2 to 5 p.m., hosted by their children. Beverly Stutz. Patricia Walton. Terry and Beth Weiler, and Louise and Nelson Replogle. No gifts, please. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Vaughn Wayne Miller. Ionia and April Lee Miller-Shelton. Lake Odessa. William Gilbert Roth. Lake Odessa and An­ nie Lucinda Dean. Lake Odessa. Robert Anthony Hom, Hastings and Terri Lynn Eggleston. Hastings. The JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will meet at the TOWNSHIP HALL, 13555 Bedford Rd. (M-37) on March 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. to equalize the assessment roll. Ratio and factors to attain 1993 assessment. Lake-Klein to wed April 17 Rod and Marcia Lake of Sunfield are pleas­ ed to announce the engagement of their daughter. Darcy , to Gary Klein, son of Carol Klein of Grand Haven and Robert Klein of Dunedin. Fla. Darcy is employed by Michigan Slate University and Gary works as a law clerk in the office of Abond. Abood and Rheaume. both are graduates of Grand Valley State University. An April 17. 1993 wedding is planned at Sunfield United Brethren Church. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ RATIO 52.89% 50.00% 50.00% 40.10% 50.00% FACTOR .9454% 1.0000% 1.0000% 1.2469% 1.0000% Barbara Earl, Supervisor HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Of REVIEW comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est The following guidelines have been established to help you: ...will meet on March 8 and 9, 1993 and as many days as necessary at Hastings Twp. Hall, 885 River Rd., 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to examine assessment roll. •Make your letter brie, and (0 the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: The ratio of assessments and multipliers used to be at 50% of true cash value for 1993 are: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURAL...... 48.39 1.0333 43.93 1.1382 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 42.41 1.1790 DEVELOPMENTAL 30.76 1.6255 COMMERCIAL BOY, Thomas Joseph Oberlin, bom Feb. 11 at 1:40 p.m. at Duke Hospital. Peru. Indiana, to Jerry and Julie Oberlin. He weighed 6 lbs.. 12 ozs. and is 20'4 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Orin and Zelma Armintrout and Jerry and Ann Oberlin, all of Delton. Jerry and Julie are residents of Grissom Air Force Base. GIRL, Heather Colleen Annis was bom Feb. 1. 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Grand Rapids, at 12:30 p.m. to Scott and Rebecca Annis of Garbow Road in Thor­ napple Twp. She weighed 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and was 22 inches long. She is the first grandchild of Christine K. and the late Ronald J. Woods of Longmeadow. Massachusetts and William and Elizabeth Annis of Durham. New Hampshire. BOY, Joshua Thomas, bom Jan. 21. 1993 to Randy and Debra Coenen. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 10 ou., 20% inches long. WfamFeHpeusch William Feldpausch receives promotion William Feldpausch, formerly merchan­ diser for G R Felpausch, recently was pro­ moted to director of grocery, frozen and dairy operations of the 21-store company based in Hastings. Feldpausch has been with the company since 1972, and served as general merchan­ dise department manager at store level before his 1984 promotion to merchandiser. Feldpausch is currently serving his third year as the chair of the Special Olympics fund-raising efforts of all Felpausch stores. He currently lives in Hastings. A *9- • NOTICE • JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential Personal GIRL, Craig and Sharon Curtis, of Nashville, are proud to announce the birth of their new baby girl. Aiysha Charlotte Curtis. She was bom on Saturday. Jan. 2, 1993 at 4:57 a.m. in Sparrow Hospital. She weighed 9 lbs.. 4 ozs. and was 20 5/8 inches long. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township tfWFVE GOTAMHKA ulking# with new Splatter"props! Some studios require that you choose the portrait you want for your special before it’s * _ even taken! Ar Pixy you choose after you’ve seen all ofyour « t & options. That’s REAL choice and that’s alwaysbeenat Pixy Portraits! ....... “JCPenney out-ranks all the other childrens photographers by a landslide!" * --•A — 47 Portraits M$i9S Get this 47 Portrait Special - one 8x10, two 5x7s and eight wallets from one pose ofyour choice in the finished portrait envelope, plus 36 Mini-prints all for $7.95. Dates: March 2-6 Tuesday-Saturday HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lunch 1-2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch 1-2 p.m. miiiiiiiiii A3-51006S-5 JCPenney �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25, 1993 First in a series of Lenten services starts Sunday Ann Landers PSA test saves lives Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently read the let­ ter from a New York reader who thanked you for emphasizing the importance of the PSA blood test for early detection of prostate cancer. I, too, was motivated by a column of yours, and a lot has happened since. Three years ago, my first three PSA tests, spaced six months apart, registered higher than normal. At the same time, follow-up sonograms and biopsies were negative. After the fourth PSA test, prostate cancer was diagnosed from the follow-up biopsy. When the organs were checked for any spreading, a cantaloupe-sized lymphoma was found. Dur­ ing exploratory surgery at the Mayo Clinic, another growth was discovered. After a year of chemotherapy and medication, the prostate cancer is localized for now. I have experienced firsthand the lifesaving potential of the PSA test, and one purpose of this letter is to thank you for the tip. The other reason I’m writing is to express my concern and bewilderment at the indifference of others. Of the hundred or so people I’ve urged to get tested, the majority had never heard of the PSA test and showed little interest. I’m also amazed that this test is not routinely given to all males who take annual physicals. And now a word to the wives: If you want your man around for the golden years, make sure he takes the PSA test. I am a 74-year-old who plans to live a lot longer because of it. - Red In Beloit, Kan. Dear Kan.: Your letter will save some lives. The only thing you might have added is how simple the PSA test is. It requires just a few minutes with a doctor or technician who lakes a blood sample Men over 60 should have this done twice a year. It's a question of trust Dear Ann Landers: Five years ago. I met what I thought was the best man in the world. We dated for a year and then decided to live together. We agreed that I would pay the rent and buy groceries, and "Barry” would pay ail utilities and car expenses. His take-home pay is much more than mine, so he usually pays for our evenings out. Barry has a brother who lives in Las Vegas, and he visits this brother every year. Since we’ve been together. I’ve gone with Barry to visit his brother twice, and he has always paid my way Here's the problem. Ann. Barry told me last week that he is going to visit his brother alone, because he can’t afford to buy my ticket. I said fine. Today. I learned he had in­ vited friends to go along and had bought their tickets. I’m so hurt i don’t know what to do. When I confronted him. he said. "If you don't like it. you can move." Ann. I don't have enough money to spend a night in a hotel, much less move. Please give me some advice. - Bummed Out in Indiana Dear Bummed. You say you pay the rent and buy the groceries and all Barry pays is the utility bills. Sounds as if you could make it alone if you wanted to. Your real problem is not financial, it’s that Barry lied to you. Is this a one-time thing or a pattern? You two need to talk about trust. If Barry is not willing to play it straight, you’re better off without him. Gem of the Day - (Credit Richard Ferris, former chairmen of United Airlines): The airline industry has certainly changed. Now it is possible for a flight attendant to get a pilot pregnant. Father playing cupid Dear Ann Landers: I am a 28-year-old •ingle man living at home with my parents, and 1 work in a bank. I am having a serious problem with my father. His obsession with finding me a girlfriend is making me extremely unhappy. The man gets the phone number of every unat­ tached woman he comes in contact with and says. “I’ll see that my son gives you a call." I’m not comfortable calling women I know nothing about, and this upsets him. He feels that since he goes to the trouble of getting the numbers, the least 1 can do is pick up the phone. Both my parents are concerned because I’m not dating anyone. They keep saying. "You’ll soon be 30." I can’t afford to move out of the house, and I don't know what to do about my dad hounding me all the time. Also, I live in a rural area where there aren’t many single peo­ ple my age. What can I do to meet women? Sertams in North CaroHaa Dear Serious: Apparently your father is meeting plenty women, which means they are around. My advice is to start calling those numbers your dad collects and sec what happens. You don’t need to take anyone to dinner. A coffee or cola date after work will do just as well. Now get off your rump and make some calls. We're ignorant of Canada Dear Ana Landers: As a Canadian. 1 am disturbed by an article written by a Canadian journalist who is spending a year at a prestigious American Univesity. This journalist has made a remarkable discovery. She writes that most Americans on the campus, as well as many others she has met while traveling in the United States, have very little knowledge of Canada and no curiosity to learn. Other foreign students at her campus have experienced the same ig­ norance and lack of interest in THEIR countries. Since we are next-door neighbors. I find this disturbing. Canada is the second largest country in the world, with a population onetenth that of the United States. WE are the United States' largest trading partner. We. loo. have large cities, universities, state-of- the-art sports facilities, symphony orchestras, opera and ballet. Our transcontinental highway links our 10 provinces. When the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series. I wonder how many Americans looked up Toronto on the map and were surprised to see how much U.S. territory is NORTH of us. My hope is that American and Canadian children and young people all over the world are being taught how much we have in com­ mon. For it is those similarities rather than our differences that promote peace. A Longtime Reader in Edmonton Dear L.R.: Thank you for a letter that I hope will shake up a few thousand U.S. teachers. It is disgraceful that so little is taught in our schools about our neighbors to the north. It’s time for a change. IRS lunacy continues Dear Ana Landers: If I spend $100,000 during the year wining and dining a long list of tramps, and I write it as a "business ex­ pense." I am entirely free to do so. But if 1 give my darling, innocent daughter a gift of more than $10,000. the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice socks it to me in no uncertain terms. Is this a cockeyed system or what? — B.P., Hollywood, Fla. Dear Hollywood: I can give you better ex­ amples of the lunacy in our government, but April 15 (s not far off. Let us not anger the IRS. Gem of the Dav: Blessed are those who engage in lively conversation with the helplessly mute - for they shall be called dentists. HTwr can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers’ booklet. ‘ ‘Gems. ’ ’ is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ' ‘Gems ” is a collection of Ann Landers ’ most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Gift the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 The weather was cold and blowy in Woodland Sunday morning. Several roads were driving shut, and lots of people did not get to church. Many of those who did were eager to get back home before ’he roads were completely lost in drifts. The Rev. George Speas was ill. as were several other people in the area, with some kind of flu that is prevalent right now. and did not gel to Kilpatrick United Brethren at all. John Waite, pastorial assistant at Lakewood United Methodist Church, made it to Kilpatrick and spoke in Speas* place, then got back to Lakewood Methodist in time for fellowship time and helped the Rev. Ward Pierce reach a decision to cancel all of the planned evening activities. He had heard a prediction on the car radio that the snow then falling would change to freezing rain by mid­ afternoon. The Living Stones, a youth group being taught mime, puppetry and clowning by John Waite, was scheduled to present a program at the Sunday evening service; so that will be rescheduled for a later date. The snow did change to freezing rain for a period of time Sunday afternoon, but it was snowing again on Monday morning. Most of the roads were full of snow and not many peo­ ple went anywhere until tne snow plows made their way around the area. The Lakewood Ministerial Association has announced the schedule for the annual Lenten round-robin services. At each of the special Sunday evening Lenten services, the host church will be responsible for music, including specials and finger food for fellowship following the service. The firxt special Lenten service will be held Sunday. Feb. 28. at 7 p.m. al the Woodland United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ben Her­ ring of Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish al Coats Grove will speak. The second special Sunday evening Lenten service will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church, one mile west of Woodbury, comer of M-50, M-43 and M-66 oo M-50. This ser­ vice will feature a gospel music concert by the Woodland Gospel Quartet. The quartet in­ cludes singers and musicians from Woodland. Lake Odessa. Hastings and Alto. The four are members of several different churches, but two of them, Roger Buxton and Ken Geiger, are members of Lakewood Methodist. The well-known Chapeltones from DeWitt will be special guests of the Woodland Quartet al the concert. The Chapeltones have been Woodland News Members of the Lakewood Ministerial Association involved In the round­ robin Lenten services are (from left) the Rev. Ward Pierce, Lakewood United Methodist Church; the Rev. Brian Allbright, Woodbury United Brethren; the Rev. Ben Ridder, Lake Odessa Christian Reformed; the Rev. Alan Sellman, Zion Lutheran; the Rev. Ben Herring, Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish; and the Rev. George Speas, Kilpatrick United Brethren. Missing from the photo are the Revs. Kathi and LeRoy Griffin, Hope Brethren; the Revs. Geri and Carl Litchfield, Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist; and the Rev. Emmett Kadwell, Central United Methodist. singing southern gospel music for over 18 years. They started as a family group and re­ mained unchanged for 10 years. Since that lime, there have been a few personnel changes, but they continue to sing. Bev Swartz, who has played piano for the group throughout its existence, suffered a stroke last year while in the hospital for a routine procedure. Though not fully recovered, she is again playing piano for group. Over the past 18 years, the quartet has made nine recordings Details about the other four Sunday evening special Lenten services will be outlined in later weeks in this column, in lime to make plans to attend each. The final program in the series each year is a Good Friday service at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church This year, the Rev. George Speas is Lake Odessa News:_____ Midwest Living magazine, which has had a few mentions of places in Hastings in past issues, as with its April issue a book of Michigan travel ideas with no advertising. It is a glossy tourism production with most of its stories and promotions for the perimeter of the state. There is nothing about Lansing as a tourist mecca, diMe having the State Capitol, a Big Ten univesity. a new library/museum. The zoos al John Ball Park and Binder Park are mentioned. The one Barry County mention found on a first scanning is that Cotant’s Farm Market is listed as one of the cider mills open to the public. Apparently Lake Odessa’s revitalized Chamber of Commerce is too new to have been listed inside the back cover. The circulation of the magazine takes Michigan travel ideas to over 400.000 subscribers. New housing spotted between the Lake Odessa and Hastings are the modular home on Martin Road north of M-43 in the first mile and a house being built on Coats Grove Road just west of Bachman Road in Carlton Township. Friends of the Library will meet next week Tuesday. March 2. at 7 p.m. The next Lunch at the Library has been set for April 15 with Gloria Noll Braendle. Carson City librarian, the speaker. The Friends will serve refreshments at this Saturday 's Feed Store and Literary Society's mid-winter performance at Lakewood High School, during intermission. Marvin and Ruth Shanks, both Lakewood school retirees, have returned from a trip of a few weeks to Texas and Florida. In honor of the 82nd birthday anniversary of Ernest Cusack. 36 of their descendants gathered at Habers' Restaurant in Ionia Sun­ day for dinner. Four were unable to attend because of road conditions and illness. John Jr. and Tracy Cook on Johnson Street have a new daughter. Losia Nicole, who was born Feb. 16 at Lansing General Hospital. Brother Corey, who is 2 years old. helped to welcome the new baby at home. Grandparents are John and Jane Cook of Musgrove Highway. Ronald and Losia Marks of Saubee Lake Road. Great-grandparents are James and Velma Mutch of Ainsworth Road. George Cook of Fourth Avenue. Catherine Cook of Lansing, Evelyn Gunn of Lake Odessa, and Marguerite Marks Fischer of Saginaw; and great-great-grandmother is Losia Kirtland of Sunfield. William Anderson, who once spoke to Lakewood elementary children on the birth­ day anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder while he was yet an Albion College student, spoke this year on the anniversary of Jocundry Book Store in Lansing to promote his new "Laura Ingalls Wilder Series." of which is is the author. This appearance was on Sunday afternoon. Scott Joseph is engaged to Stacy Dickinson of Potterville. The parents of the prospective groom are Jean and Don Joseph, also of Pot­ terville. The Joseph family is strongly iden­ tified with Carl’s Supermarkets, with several stores, mostly in Eaton County, but including one in Lake Odessa. Scott is employed at the Dimondale store. Marian McDowell has returned to a Grand Rapids hospital for care. Death came to Leotis Hale. 95. Feb. 17. She had lived at Lake Manor for many years and in recent months had been with her daughter. Rowena Burkett, at Morrison Lake. She also had sons Chester of Florida and Donald of Georgia. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women's unit. Her husband Gordon had died in 1970. Services were at the lake Funeral Home in Saranac with bunal iy Catherine Lucas Saturday at the Saranac cemetery, with the Rev. Emmett Cadwell officiating. On the Ferris State University list of honor students for fall quarter, Jeannine Brake of Charlotte is listed. She is a granddaughter of Huron and Dora Healy of Lake Odessa, daughter of Jack and Janice Brake. Cyndee Hesche has been named sales associate of the month by a Lowell real estate company. Classmates knew her as Cindy Morlok from Lakewood High School’s Class of 1979. scheduled to speak then. At a recent hearing in Hastings concerning the Collier-Mud Creek Controversey. Judge Richard Schuster ruled in favor of Woodland Township. Whether this ruling will be appeal­ ed by those pushing for widening and deepen­ ing of the drain is unknown at this time. Nine members of the Lakewood High School band, four of whom live in the Woodland area, spent the weekend at the Grand Valley Stale University music honors camp for high school students and played in the honors band concert Sunday. Greg MacKenzie said they had an excellent time and learned a lot. The Lakewood students involved were Lisa Weller, Matt Wilson, Kekoa Grover, Chris Sible and Amanda Wells, and Woodlanders Jennifer Nelson, Holly Pearson. Mary Pear­ son and Greg MacKenzie. Greg’s parents, Doug and Judy MacKenzie, drove to Grand Valley through the storm and over bad roads to attend the concert on Sun­ day and bring Greg back home. There will be a free blood pressure clinic at the Barry County Commission on Aging din­ ner at the Woodland Eagles Friday noon. Joyce Weinbrechc, a registered nurse, has been coming to Woodland the last Friday of each month to check peoples' blood pressure for several years now. Anyone can drop in, whether they intend to eat the COA dinner or not and have their blood pressure checked. If they have a problem, they will be advised to see their doctor. FINANCIAL FOCUS fumnM by.. Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. A changing economy does not mean the sky is falling After 12 yean of a Republican administra­ tion, our nation has voted to change course. Where will it lead? While pundits debate about our future, the economy goes on. In fact, our leaders have always voiced opinions and made predictions about the destiny of this nation. Take, for example, the national debt. Before Ronald Reagan was president, he said he could not understand "how the Democrats can run those $1,000-a-piaie dinners at such a profit and run the government at such a loss. " Even the founders of our country couldn’t agree on the national debt. In 1781. Alex­ ander Hamilton said. "A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national bless­ ing." Forty years later. Andrew Jackson argued. I am one of those who do not believe that the national debt is a national blessing but rather a curse to a republic, inasmuch as it is calculated to raise around the administration a moneyed aristocracy dangerous to the liber­ ties of this country ." Excessive debt is the result of uncontrolled spending without matching revenues. Calvin Coolidge reminded us that those revenues can come only from the economy and that “the business of America is business." After the national debt, two other areas the Clinton administration promises to target are unemployment and youth. Thomas Edison of­ fered a solution that combined the two — "What young people should do to avoid temp­ tation: Get a job and work at it so hard that temptation would not exist." Henry Ford, a man whose industry changed the world’s work habits, agreed. "There will never be a system invented which will do away with the necessity of work." George Ade. another advocate of labor, spoke of "a people so primitive that they did not know how to get money except by working for it." Noel Coward lightly referred to work as “more fun than fun." George Saud was more philosophical: "Work is not man’s punish­ ment. it is his reward and his strength, his glory and his pleasure." Regardless of personal philosophy or political affiliation, most people agree mat a strong work ethic is the basis of a strong economy. In our capitalistic economy, jobs are created by industry. To survive, industry must produce sufficient goods to pay the bills and to earn a reasonable profit for investors. Coolidge believed that "civilization and pro­ fits go hand in hand.’’ Samuel Gompers went a step further: “The worst crime against working people is a company which fails to operate at a profit." Today’s problems are not new nor will the solutions be unique. More recent history will likely prove that despite all the economic changes and Henny Penny’s warnings, the sky isn’t falling after all. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 547: Ameritech 767. Anheuser-Busch 51 7. Chrysler 36 Clark Equipment 227, CMS Energy 207. Coca Cola 417, Dow Chemical 55'/. Exxon 637: Family Dollar 1S3/, Ford 44’/. General Motors 363/. Great Lakes Bancorp 13 Hastings Mfg. 33’/. IBM 50’/. JCPenney 74’/. Johnson & Johnson 40 Kmart 227. Kellogg Company 617. McDonald's 497. Sears 517. Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 257> Upjohn 277: Gold $327.70 Silver $3.56 Dow Jones 3323.00 Volume 324,000,000 Change + 1’4: + 2’5 -37, —7: —7. + ’5 + 7, + 7. + 13/. —17. -27. —17. -7. -27. + ’/. + 7. -27. -7. -7. + 17. + 7. —7. + ’5 -7. -4.35 -.13 + 14 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 — Page 9 Legal Notices ( FROM TIME TO TIME... BARRY TOWNSNIP R«tdar BMrd Mwtto« Fobruory 2. 1993 Mooting colled to order ot 7 30 p.m. All board members present, commitsioner. 3 residents. Minutes approved with change in Trust and Agency balance. Treasurers report accepted as presented. Tax settlement 43 ond 4 presented. 1993-94 library budget presented. T. Mourond presented proposal for Delton Water. Approved bills. Meeting odpurned ot 9:10. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by William B. Wooer. Supervisor (2'25) George Sumner, Barry County Conservation Office PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 93-21080-SE Estate of JOHN R. KETCHUM, deceased. TO AIL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on March 15. 1993 ot 9:30 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Maureen Ketchum requesting Maureen Ketchum be appointed personal representative of John R. Ketchum who lived at •23 S. Coss. Hastings. Michigan and who died Dec. 23. 1992. and requesting also the will of the deceased doted June 27. 1991 be admitted to pro­ bate. ond heirs ot low be determined. Creditors ol the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ol the date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 22. 1993 Robert L. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Maureen Ketchum 823 5. Cass Hastings. Ml 49058 (2/25) Barry County Conservation Officer George Sumner and a young angler were the subject of this photo for the 1953 edition of the Barry County map. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Michigan was the first stale in the union to employ full-time state game wardens In 1887 the Michigan Conservation Corps was pioneered by the effort of the Michigan Sportsman's Association (1875). The 1887 law established the office of State Game Warden. In 1895 a bag limit was set by this office, five for deer and a 50-cent license fee was established. In 1907. the office and duties of Game Warden and Fish and Forestry Warden were combined, and in 1915 became part of the Public Domain Commission. In 1921 they went under the State Conservation Depart­ ment. In 1925 the wardens were issued uniforms and their titles were "Conservation Officers ” In the early years of conservation efforts. Michigan citizens paid small attention to the conservation laws and enforcing them could prove interesting and even dangerous. George A. Sumner joined the Conservation Department on June I. 1929. as the Barry County Conservation Officer just eight years after the organization was placed under the Michigan Conservation Department. By this time, the Conservation Department had form­ ed varied goals: regulation of game laws, en­ forcement of the game limits and licenses, conservation of natural resources, and the slocking of game and fish in game preserves, rivers and lakes Mr. Sumner’s wages in 1929 for doing all of this and more was $125 per month, plus $1 per day for car expenses but the officers had to buy the required and regulated uniforms themselves. During the depression days, the Conservation Officers reported that they never missed a pay check George A. Sumner was bom in Ionia Coun­ ty on April 13. 1890. the son of Mr and Mrs. Daniel Sumner When he was 4 years old. the family moved to Edmore. He graduated from Edmore High School in 1907. He served in World War I with the 316th Field Signal Battalion. Headquarters Depart ment. He was charged with handling transpor­ tation for the unit. He was sent overseas and took part in several campaigns. He was on the battl^ front from Sept. 5 until Nov. 11. 1918. He told of his memory of Armistice Day: “It seemed to be always raining over there, at least dark and cloudy. Fifteen minutes after the cease fire order took effect, the clouds drifted away, the sun came out and even the birds started flying about. 1*11 never forget it.” Sumner said in an interview in 1953. He served a time in the occupation forces in Europe before he was discharged and came home. He married Dorothy Avery of Greenville. Mich., on Jan. 21. 1918. They had a baby girl. Suzanne. Mrs. Sumner and Suzarne stayed with the Avery family in Greenville until George returned from the war. After he returned, he worked in Greenville in a garage business and then moved to Hastings, where he again entered the garage business until June 1. 1929. when he became Barry County Conservation Officer, a posi­ tion which he held for nearly 24 years. George was thorough and dedicated to his duties. He learned about the county’s lakes rivers, streams and swamplands. He knew the secrets about where the best fishing was. where the animals could be found and where trapping was best. He also knew the laws that he was charged to enforce and knew who in the county was most apt to poach game or to fish illegally or set up a bootleg trap line. The court records and the newspaper ac­ counts of the 1930s and 1940s reflect his diligence by the number of arrests he made. He established a reputation in the county of being tough, impartial and fair. He could recall hundreds of incidents from serious to humorous that had occurred during the two decades of his work in Barry County. In 1938 the Department of Conservation published "The Diary of a Conservation Of­ ficer.’’ This was a composite of stories writ­ ten by the officers statewide George Sumner wrote the following essasy to be included in that article. It gives a little insight into his sense of duty and his sense of humor. He wrote: ’’A Conservation Officer’s Nightmare.’’ CITY OF HASTINGS AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 258 for PARKING VIOLATIONS THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Ordinance No. 7.25 of "The Hastings Code" be amended as follows: Sec. 7.25 Schedule of offenses and penalties. Offense Prohibited parking (signs unnecessary): (r) Parking in area designated for parking by the handicapped If paid within 10 days of violation $75.00 Penalties If paid more than 10 days, but less than 29 days after violation $85.00 If paid more than 29 days after violation George Sumner. A Conservation Officer's Nightmare By George A. Sumner That must be the last boat — don’t see any more on the lake. Wonder what time it is? — ten o’clock. No use going to any other lake, fisherman will all be in by now . May as well go home. Boy! Am I hungry! Hope the wife has something good to cat. Not many fish caught to-day — too hot. I guess. Cooler to-night though. — maybe I can catch up on some sleep. Didn’t get much last night. What was that in the road? Looks like a snake, better have a look — maybe a rattler — Sure Enough! Those things have a habit of crawling around at night. Ah! Soon be home now. It’s a lot cooler now . going to be a good night to sleep. ••••• That was a good supper, now for a smoke — Wonder what’s in the paper? Tigers lost another game! — twelve o’clock. Guess I bet­ ter hit the hay. Boy! this bed feels good. ZzzZzzZzz. Oh Dam! Who set that alarm. I can't shut it off — Oh. it's the phone — Hello, yes.------ yes. Sheriff, man drow ned at Carter Lake at Smarts’ Landing. — O.K. Sheriff. I'll be right out! Oh. where is that receiver hook? — Can’t seem to find it in the dark. Better turn on a light. Twelve forty-five! Fine time to be calling a man out on a job like this! Heavy fog over the water — flashlight doesn't penetrate very far — looks spooky, wouldn't want to fall in here my self. This lake is a mud hole anyway. Disagreeable job. especially at night. Well I’m glad that’s over with, must be nearly morning. Four o'clock. Better have a cup of coffee before turning in again. Funny — 1 can’t gel to sleep, something must be wrong. That coffee wasn’t strong enough to float a match. There's a car stopping out in front — Wonder what they warn. Hello! A fishing license? O.K. 1’11 be right down. It's five o'clock, just got to get some sleep some how! Odd how these things happen sometimes, those people drove three hundred and fifty miles and are anxious to get to fishing, don't blame them. I would too... There's another car out front, bet they want a license too. Il certainly beats all! Most six o’clock. May as well get up and dress. — Catch up on my sleep some other time. In 1938, the Bluegill Festival was held for the first time. It was sponsored in part by the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 the American Unit to which George Sumner belonged. The festival was held late in June and lasted for four full days. Bluegills taken on the opening day of the fishing season were eligible for entry into various contests, such as the largest fish and the biggest number caught by one person, all from Barry County lakes There was a children's parade with floats, bands and clowns. There were street fairs and the W.G. Wade Carnival provided amusement for the festival goers. George Sumner participated to the fullest in the Bluegill Festivals which were held for several years in the City of Hastings. In the Jan. 18, 1939, edition of the Hastings Banner it was reported that George A. Sumner was planning a fox and coyote hunt, scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 22. to start at the Yankee Springs store. No dogs or rifles were allowed on the hunt, only shotguns. It was felt that fox and coyotes were causing the loss of a large number of sheep by the fanners in Yankee Springs Township. Several citizens of Battle Creek found the Barry County Conservation Officer to be quite firm to deal with. They were fishing prior to the opening of the bluegill season on a little lake known as Metcalf Lake in Assyria Township when officer Sumner stopped them. The fishermen protested that Metcalf Lake was a private lake and had no inlet or outlet, exempting it from the season laws. Mr. Sumner and the conservation department had more than 100 photographs to show the court that the little lake was protected by fishing season and licensing laws, as there was a defined channel which permitted fish to migrate into and out of the lake at any time during the year, making a case against the fishermen. In the 1940s. deer sightings in Barry Coun­ ty made news. In the June 16. 1945. issue of the Hastings Banner, it was reported by of­ ficer Sumner that Benjamin Gidley who lived within the city limits of Hastings found a large buck deer eating his lettuce in his victory garden. Fox bounties in the county were up. with over 200 fox bounties paid, and that two deer had ventured into Goodyear's Grubs on the northeast edge of Ward 1 in the city and that NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING $95.00 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective March 1, 1993. Motion by May, support by Hawkins, to adopt the foregoing ordinance. YEAS: Campbell, Hawkins. Brower, White. Watson, May, Ketchum, Jasperse. NAYS: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Hastings City Council at a regular meeting held on February 22, 1993, and published in the Hastings Banner on February 25. 1993. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan to consider the application of Harold Miller to make a 2 family dwelling in a 3 family dwelling in an R-2 Zone at 403 S. Jefterson u. legally described as the N2/3 of Lot 888. Also W 38 ft of N 2/3 of Lot 889. Said request is contrary to Section 3.159 of the Zoning Ordinances. Sharon Vickery City Clerk SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Couwboo) MORTGAGE SALE • Default hot been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by LOUIS F WISNIEWSKI AND PAMELA J. WISNIEWSKI HUS BAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL COR­ PORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mor tgogee. doted July 19 1989 and recorded on July 28. 1989 in Liber 485 on page 670 BARRY County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by said mor­ tgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION by an assignment dated August 3. 1989 ond recorded on August 14 1989. in liber 486 on page 799 BARRY County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of forty six thousand eight hundred twelve ond 43/100 Dollars ($46,812.43) including interest ot 11.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendde ot at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11 00 A M. on March 11. 1993. Said premises are situated on TOWNSHIP OF IR­ VING. BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described OS: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST '/«, OF THE NOR TH WEST •/. SECTION 15, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE NOR THEAST CORNER THEREOF. THENCE WEST 396 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 297 THENCE EAST 396 FEET. THENCE NORTH THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. DATED: January 28. 1993 ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain t Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 GMAC MORTGAGE COPRORATION OF IA Assignee of Mortgage (2-25' raccoons and groundhogs were making their homes within the city limits and causing much damage and much concern among the citizens of the city. Suzanne Sumner Blemler remembers that injured and orphaned wild birds and animals were often brought home by officer Sumner to be nursed back to health or grown up enough to survive on their own and then released back into the woods. She was usually the one press­ ed into duty as nurse and caregiver, a task that sometimes got her bitten for her efforts. George Sumner often was consulted about strange sightings and the legends of Barry County. About the legend of the War Canoe which was a 200-foot piece of land that reportedly cruised across Chief Noonday Lake, Officer Sumner dismissed the notion that this floating island was guided by the spirit of Chief Noonday in its travels. The island was a piece of land that broke off from the mainland during an October storm in the early 1940s. Chief Noonday Lake is usually from five to eight feet of water over anywhere from 20 to 30 feet of loose mud. The dangling roots of the well matured trees sink deep into the mud. keeping the island from tipping over. Under the pressure of strong winds against the trees, the island moves slowly through the mud and water, allowing the stalely sailing of “War Canoe Island" whichever way the prevailing winds are blowing. In the winter time, ice in the lake anchors the island until spring when it again is free to move. So goes the legend in the face of a practical explanation by Officer Sumner. Another story he told was about a fellow who was fishing Bagley Creek before the season was open. The fisherman worked his way down the stream to Tamarack Lake. When Officer Sumner approached him to re­ mind him that the season wasn't open yet, the angler answered by stating, “Sir, 1 was just soaking my line." One arrest made by Sumner could have had a serious ending. George and another officer were doing a pre-trapping season check when they approached a trapper working illegal lines. The trapper put up a fight and Sumner found himself with a shotgun in his face. The officer was able to take the gun from the trap­ per, but he experienced several seconds of fear for his life, not without reason. These are only a few of the stories of his ex­ ploits. There are many, many more. He gave the position of Conservation Officer a flavor of excitement, a high level of interest and a keen sense of humor. His picture taken while baiting the hook of a small fisherman appeared on the 1953 edition of the Barry County Map. George A. Sumner continued as Barry County Conservation Officer until his retire­ ment from the position on April 1. 1953. He retired as Conservation Officer but not from his beloved outdoor work. He took the posi­ tion of assistant park supervisor at White Pines Stat* Park in Mt. Morris. III. He died in Hastings at the age of 75 on Dec. 15, 1965. His wife. Dorothy Avery Sumner, age 98. and daughter Suzanne Sumner Liddy Blemler are still living in <he Hastings area. Sources: The Hastings Banners 1930s. 1940s and 1950s: Family Records and inter­ views with family members: Michigan Natural Resources Magazine. May-June 1987, Volume 56. No. 3. Essay by George A. Sumner. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 25. 1993 Sherri KenfieW, (left to right) Kate Barch, Gabrielle Soknes, Dana Ferris, Angela Sarver and Christy LaJoye earned first or second Division ratings at the Michigan School Vocal Association Solo and Ensemble Festival. A performance at the District Ten Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association's Soto and Emsemble Festival by the Hastings High School band resulted in a first Division rating for (front row, from left) Kelly Bellgraph, Christy LaJoye, Shasta Homing, Sharyn Kauffman, Rob Redbum, Christin Ossenheimer, Amy Merrit, (second row) Jenny Vanaman, Matt Birman. Jennifer Welcher, Edith Kortekaas. Carrie Bowman, Holly Forbes. Kathy Vos. (third row) Jim Borton. MicheHe Bechler, Chuck Byran, Jeremy Strouse, George Rumpf, Dan Styf, Tracy Reynolds. Matt Christy, David Andrus and Joe Bender. Second Division ratings were earned at the District Ten Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association's Solo and Ensemble Festival by Hastings High School Band members (first row. left to right) Jeanna Willard, Michelle McCausey, Nick Lewis, Christa Wetzel. Colleen Loftus, Matt Styf. Tracy Moore, (second row) Cart Olson, Tim McCandlish. Seth Hutchins. Josh Hilt, Sabrina Haywood and Courtney Ginbach. These members of the Hastings Middle School Band One earned either a first or second division rating at Ottawa High School in Hotand. The Hastings High School Varsity Women's Choir earned a first division rating in a district Soto and Emsemble Festival. They are (front row, from left) Tonya Carfson, Sheila Pann, Dana Ferris, Tiffany Lancaster, Marie Ackley, (back row) Cherish Wetzel, April Clawson. Gabrielle Solmes, Brandi Lydy. Jenny Storm, Jennifer Davis and Adellia Sears. Hastings students excell at Solo and Ensemble Festivals Hastings Area School System music department students have been busy in February, participarng in District Solo and Ensemble Festivals. High School Band students traveled to Calvin College on Feb. 6 for District Ten Michigan Slate Band and Orchestra Association s Solo and Ensemble Festival. Students who received a First division at this event are eligible to participate in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival to be held March 27 at Western Michigan University. Students who received first division ratings are Jennifer Welcher, Malt Birman, Sharyn Kaufman, Rob Redbum, George Rumpf, Chris Ossenheimer, Amy Merritt. Matt Christy. Carrie Bowman. Michelle Becklcr. Edith Kortekaas, David Andros, Jeremy Strouse, Kathy Vos. Holly Forbes, Christy LaJoye, Shasta Homing. Jennifer Van Amen, Tracey Reynolds, Jim Borton, Chuck Bryan, Dan Styf, Joe Bender and Kelly Bellgraph. Receiving second division ratings were Katy Larkin, Courtney Girrbach, Nick Lewis, Crysta Wetzel, Carl Olson, Tim McCandlish. Josh Hill, Seth Hutchins. Sabrina Haywood, Tracey Moore, Matt Styf, Jeanna Willard. Michelle McCausey and Colleen Loftus. Hastings Middle School Band students traveled to Holland West Ottowa High School on Feb. 13. All band students received a first or second division rating. Students receiving a first division rating representing an excellant performance are Seth Doe, Justin Waters, Tennile Walters, Misha Neil, Joff Holtz, Erin Marsh, Kevin Piper, Nelson Bracndle, Sarah Keller, Elena Mellen, Trina Waldron, Katie Leary, Shannon Carpenter. Stacy Martin, Doug Sarver. Simon Hill. Rebecca Mcpham, Ryan Leslie, Kerri Allyn, Ryan Rude, John DeWitt, Mike Smith, Chris Olmstead, Malanee Tossava, Rachel Nystrom. Jordan Foreman. Matt Toburen, Sarah LaJoye, Seth Bender, Aleisha Miller, Simon Hill. Doug Sarver, Ken Rose, Cheryl Gibbons and Peter Lewis. Students who received a second division rating are Melissa Lancaster, Becky Lukasawiecz. Amy Archaumbeau, Amanda Miller, Katie Leary, Mike Jarvis, Phillip Gole, Cheryl Gibbons, Martha Gibbons. HISTORIC, continued from page 2 cording to state guidelines, so they’d like to do just that in April. The Historic District Committee officially asked for $275 in 1992 and $675 for this year. Council OK’d the first expenditure, but de­ cided to wait (xi the second. "I'm not ready to commit to anything be­ fore we get into next year s budget,” said Councilwoman Miriam White. A 7-1 vote approved the $275 expenditure. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower voted "no,” because she said she opposes state guidelines that forbid homeowners the right to fix up their houses the way they want to in such a district. But Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said, “It's a modest amount of money. And Band Two of the Hastings Middle School pose for a photo. Each of them earned a first or second division rating at the band festival at West Ottawa High School in Holland on Feb. 13. Jennifer Hayes, Lisa McKay, Lisa Cooklin. Mindy Cotant, Brian Berry, Josh Nichols, Andrew Courtright, Rachel Nystrom, Jenny Norris, Rachel Dryer, Charrisa Shaw, Dee Dee Bolo, Jim Birman, Ben James, Kerri AL’yn, Casey Anderson. Ryan Leslie and Sai ah Bellgraph. Students and directors prepared for this event before and after school for the last three months. Directors of Bands are Joan Bos.<erd-Schroeder and Joseph LaJoye. Carlton Township Board of Review Mcr?;«n Dapartmant of Traaawy 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 1990 and prior years Barry will be offered for sale by the----------------_--------------------------------------County Treasurer at the County Seat in------ Hastings------------- _______________________________ ____ _________ _ on May 4,1993. The legal desenption of lands and amount of taxes to be offered for sale will be published in the Sun & News, Hastings we don't want to make them sit and wait until the leaves fall in November." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. “This is just a Historic District Study Committee. The funds on March % 1993, March 16, 1993 and March we re talking about are just so they can continue their study." The request for $675 was referred to the the council’s Budget Committee. The members of the Historic District Study Committee include Peurach, former Councilwoman Esther Walton, Rick Zwiemikowski, Ann Devroy and Pat Markle. 23, 1993 Douglas B. Roberts State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan ...WILL MEET on March 2,1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml to organize and review the 1993 assessment roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will meet the pub­ lic for assessment review at the Cartton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd. on the follow­ ing dates: Monday, March 8......... 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 ... .9:00 a.m. • 12:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1993 assessment roll. Appoint­ ments may be necessary. The ratio of assess­ ments and multipliers needed on the total of each class of property to be at 50% of true cash value for 1993 are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER 1.004 Agricultural....................49.80% Commercial ................. 50.00% 1.000 1.000 Industrial........................ 50.00% Residential....................39.82% 1.2557 Timber-Cutover............. 50.00% 1.000 Developmental............. 50.00% 1.000 Personal ........................ 50.00% 1.000 The above multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same increase. Sales In different neighborhoods may have an effect on the economic condition factor (ECF) for each neighborhood. New construction, additions, etc. have also been accounted for. David Keiser, Supervisor CARLTON TOWNSHIP �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 — Page 11 Legal Notices Dr. Morkovin-King appointed to AAA Governing Board Dr. Vera Morkovin-King of Hope Town­ *We want to extend the olive branch io the Barry County Board of Commissioners," said AAA Executive Director Joseph Ham. "We want to bring peace and harmony to the ship has been appointed to a two-year term as a member-at-large to the Region III Area Agency oo Aging Governing Board, accord­ ing to AAA President David T. Scotsman. Contacted Wednesday. Dr. MorkovinKing said she had not been notified of tbe appointment. A letter from Scotsman congratulating Morkovin-King oo the region." Barry. St. Joseph and Branch counties were booled out of the AAA for not paying their membership dues. Those counties also tried unsuccessfully to dissolve AAA. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties remain in appointment, recommended by the AAA nominating committee has been sent, officials said. The AAA Board considers many impor­ tant issues that directly impact the lives of seniors in the five county region.- Scots­ the organization. Ham said he wants all five counties to be on the board. "We see this (appointment ot Dr. Morkovin-King) as a step ot good faith," he said. "We want Barry County to have good participation and these appointments will do that." Ham also said AAA wants to show that it continues to have tbe best interests of older people at tbe forefront and make sure they man said in the letter. 'There are also many critical issues con­ fronting seniors in our nation, great stale ot Michigan and the Barry County community which you represent," he said. "We are con­ fident that you will give deliberate, sensitive consideration Io the issues that come before you." Barry County no longer is a member of the AAA because the County Board has re­ MOTICC or MOffTBAOE FOKCIOMHK MU out the facts herself. She also has an interest in serving the ag­ ing and has a particular Interest in emer­ gency geriatrics. She said the Society of the Academy of Emergency Medicine has estab­ lished a task force on emergency geriatrics and she will be working with 11 Morkovin-King has recently completed a four year appointment on the County Social Services board. A medical doctor, she currently practices in Kalamazoo. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Rush Medical College in Chicago and has extensive experience In medical administration. Her teaching experi­ ence includes a stint at Michigan State Uni­ versity. Morkovin-King ran unsuccessfully in the last election for a seat on Ute Barry County Board of Commissioners. have a voice oo the agency. Morkovin-King said she recently volun­ teered to serve on the AAA Advisory Coun­ cil after seeing an item in a newspaper seek­ ing volunteers. She said her interest stems fused to pay its membership dues and has declared in a resolution that it does not have confidence in the agency. from hearing "fuss, bother and gossip" about the agency and she was curious to find •twit wnroncv Io tho Allegan County Building ■•cotod In AHrgon. Michigan on Thursday, March premises covered by the Mortgage are situated In the Township of Martin, County of Allegan, and in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described « follow,: PARCEL 1: Tha East 172 of tha Noclhaotl I /4 of lha Southwart fracHonol 174 and tho Northwart 174 *Np Soufhooal 174 of tho Southwort froctionoi 174. oil In Suction 6. Town 2 North. Bongo 10 Watt. Orangovllla Towrwhip. Barry County. Michigan Alao convoying horowith o rlghf-ol-woy 33 foot wide olong th. Eort .id. ol premlw, lying bat. waan th. obova daKtibad premlw, and tho highway to tho North lharoof. for tha purpore, of fngroaa and agro,, botwaan tha raid promi,a. o, haroin convoyod and tho Kid highway. PARCEL 2: Commencing at tha North 174 Port of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 10 Wort Orangeville Towmhip. larry County Michigan, thence South 00 degree, OtZOO'' Wort oo th. North line of raid Section 488.86 feet to tho place of beginning of thi, doKrlpUon. thence South 0 degree, irtS~ Weal 40S.61 foot, thence South IS degroea 4425” Wear 2S7.0 feet thence South 35 degree, ItrST' Weal 83.74 feet, thence South 69 degree, 21740" West 533 62 feet, thence South 7 degreet 0218" Wear 4OS.R7 feet M the Eort ond Woat 1/1 llnoof Iho Northwert 174. thence North •» degroea S9TB" Weat on Iho Eort and Wort 178 lino 1197.37 Ire, to a point South « degree, MT Eoat 33.0 feet from the Woat 1/1 poet of tha Nor­ thwart 1/4. thence North 0 degree, 02-42" Eoat poroHal to the Wear line of raid Section 1316.28 foot to the North line of raid wetion. Ihance North 10 degree. 007X7 Eoat on the North section line >865 76 loot to tho piece of beginning. PARCH 3: Tho Woat 3/1 of tho Soulheort 1/4 of Iho Southooal 1/4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Kongo 11 Wort. Martin Towmhip. Allegan County. BARRY/HASTINGS J.E.D.C. POSITIOII TITLE: Economic Development CoordmetorlFull-time. DUTIES: Development and implementation of specific public works pro­ jects under the direction of the Executive Director, including client screening, grant wnting. interaction with appropriate state and federal agencies, financial institutions and elected officials. Dr. Vera Morkovin-King QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess a BA with 2-5 years expenence in public sector employment or a private sector position in the business or financial sector Past experience involving the Depart­ ments ol Natural Resource. Transportation or U S. Small Business Administration and a working knowledge ot computers is Legal Notices desirable SALARY RANGE S20-26.0tnyear Submit resume by March 1.1993 to: Hastings Industhal Incubator 1035 E State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pledge to the Flog by all present. Five Board Members present. J.P. Reid 4 Ed Fetke, Delton Ambulance Service; Sandy James. County Commissioner; Louis VanLiere. W.W. Engineering; eight residents. Treasurers report, all correspondence 4 commit­ tee reports. February Agendo and January meeting minutes ATTN: Joseph Rahn. Executive Director (816)9484896 PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSKIP BOARD OF REVIEW . The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 2, 1993. The Michigan Constitution and general property tax laws require assessing officers to review assessed values and to revise them as needed to reflect current market value. By law, the assessed and state equalized values are required to be 50% of true cash value each year. Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person. Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held at the Hope Township Hail, 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, (M-43) on the following dates: March 8*9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 9*1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Agricultural Commercial Residential Timber Cutover Developmental Personal Property 1.0000 1.2066 7986 1.5684 10000 50.69% 50.00% 41.44% 62.51% 31.88% 50.00% The above multipliers/ratios are based on the entire class, individual assessment increases or decreases will vary. Change of assessment notices are sent only to pro­ perty owners whose property assessment has changed for 1993 Patricia I. Baker Supervisor/Assessor ________ SSsSnST PLACE A 14 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 9484450 For All Your Insurance Needs To: Edgar Leo Fulton. Jr. Lost known address Route 02. Box 120N Namosasoo. FL 33646 and whose current address is unknown. TAKE NOTICE: On March 15. 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in the Probate courtroom. County Courthouse. 220 West Court Street. Hostings. Ml 49054. before Honorable Rkhard H. Show, Probate Judge a hear­ ing will bo held on tho PETITION TO THtMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. Tho low provides that you should bo notified of this hearing, tf you fail to appear at this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERM04ATED. February 22. 1993 WiHiam G. Maybee (P24820) 222 South Wostnodgo Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (414) 382-1030 Kim LuAnn Higdon 117 Scribner. P.O. Box 325 Dehon . Ml 49046 (616)6234967 (2/25) Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. CRAFT SHOW Spaces still available for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters & Community Education Craft Show on...March 27 at the Maple Valley High School OLIN G. BUNDY ■A 128 W. Mill StfWt, HmUnga “ (616) 945-9568 For more information, call... Representing Eileen Goris % Hastings Mutual Insurance Company (517) 852-0735 H/e're only silent until you need us. Prairieville Township Board of Review 1993 RAFFLE Ticket Price *10°° ea. • Drawing Date April 21, 1993 at 7:30 p.tn. at the Hastings High School Gym *«dnot Bep«esent To win GHA^0 pRTZt Homeowners • Farmownen • Automobile Business k Commercial • Boatowners k Yacht - NOTICE - Hastings Band Boosters BAHAMA CRUISE 7 Fantastic prizes in all • Over ’8,000 total retail value to be GIVEN AWAY. Proceeds go to support Hastings Band Students Activities. - PRIZE LISTING - NOTICE is hereby given that the Board ot Review will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 1993 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1993 assessment roll. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the new assessment will be subjected to inspection March 1,1993 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., In the Village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days: Monday, March 8, 1993: 9:00 a.m. • 12:00 Noon and 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1993: 1:30 p.m. • 4:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1993: 9:00 a.m. • 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT 623-2664 Please be prepared to give your property number and location of properly. By letter acceptable to March 20, 1993 AG: 1.0183 Comm: 1.0000 IND: 1.0000 Res: 1.1704 DEV: 1.3137 RATIO Grand Prize Carnival Bahama Cruise 1st Prize 46" RCA Big Screen TV 2nd Prize Michigan. Subject * oidetlng hlgbn m1 easement.. ond rlghteof-woy of record: together with all tho tonomente. hereditament,, and oppurtononcm thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; Natka Is further given that tha length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from tho date of sale. Dated: February IS, 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known as AGBIBANK. FCB. Mortgagee lw > - - J. iHHuury Bgll rvnwgonos WABNER. NORCROSS 4 JUDO 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (614)459-4121 (3/11) NOTICC OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions ol a mor­ tgage mode by RAYMOND E. BOURDO also known tn RAYMOND BOURDO. (now deceased) ond JULIET BOURDO. os his wile ond in her own right (collectively AAortgogor ). t© THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, o corporation having its principal office ot 375 Jockson Street. Si. Paul, Minnesota 55101. dated April 18. 1980 and record ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on Apirl 21. 1980 in Liber 975. Page 126. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan on April 21. 1980 in Liber 245 Page 125 (the Mor tgoge”). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known as AGRIBANK FCB (the "Mortgagee' ) By reason of such default ’ho Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dote of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four ond 01/100 Dollars ($86,534.01). No suit or proceeding ot law hos been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notke is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case mode ond provided, and io pay the above amount with interest, as provided in the Mortgage, and c'l legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by me undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder ot the east front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March IB, 1993, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. The promisos covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Martin, County of Allegan, and in tho Township of Orangeville. County of Borry State ol Michigan, ond ore described as follows. PARCEL 1: Commencing ot tho Southeast cornei of Sec. 1. thence West 718 feet or to o private drain (not Guo -River) thence Northeasterly parallel with Gun krvtrr and 25 feet Easterly of some to a point on the East line of Sec. 1, 117.2 rods North of Southeast comer of Sec. 1. thence South to point of beginning. EXCEPT the South 2 rods tliereof; ALSO EXCEPT port of the said Southeast 1 /4 of Sec­ tion 1 described os beginning at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 1 ond proceeding thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West 133.00 feet olong tho South line of Section 1. thence due North 93.00 foot, thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East 133.00. thence duo South 93.00 foot along tho East lino of Section 1 to the point of beginning. PARCH 2: E 1/2 W 1/2 SI 1/4 of Sec. 11. PARCH 3: N 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 12. PARCH 4: SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 11 EXCEPT beginning in Northeast corner of SE 1 /4 NE 1 /4. thence South 200 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence North 200 feet, thence East 200 feet to point of beginning, PARCH 5: East S/B of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11: PAROL 6: NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11: Parcels 1-6 are located In T2N. R11W, Martin Township, Allegan County. Michigan. PARCH 7: N 1/2 SW Fr'I. 1/4 of SW Fr'I. 1/4 of Sec. 6; PARCH 8: NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of SW Fr'I. 1/4 of Sec. 6; Parcels 7 and 8 ore located in T2N, R10W. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan; . subject to existing, highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record; together with all the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or In anyways appertaining. Notke is turtner given that the lengtn ot the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from tho date of sale. Doted: February 18 1993 THE FWERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known os AGRIBANK. FCB Mortgagee ’ll4■ wnomy M muegonas WARNER, NORCROSS 4 JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2409 (616)459-6121 (3/11) MataafM rl^Bi In tho matter ot JAMES LAWRENCE FULTON. Minor Adoptee. and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1993 Assessment Roll. The 1993 Assessment Multipliers & Ratios as determin­ ed by the Barry County Equalization Dept, are as follows: 101 201 401 501 601 Approved payment of all listed bills. Received application from Michigan Liquor Con­ trol Commission Re: Thomas Walker. Update from Lou VanLiere Re: SWBCSOS Received Plat Map from State of Ml Re? Boifhovte Acres. Resolution authorizing change in Standard Streetlighting Contract for Lakeside Mobile Home Park. Approved $500 grant Bernard Museum and SI .000 grant YMCA. Request from Bowman's approved for Lot Split. Salary resolutions for Board of Trustees. Adopted a "No Smoking" policy in all township buildings Ro: Michigan Clean Indoor Air Act. Adjournment 11:25 P.M. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (2-25) Oafaull ha. occurred in Iho condition, al a mar ISoge mode by BOURDO a SONS. A MICHIGAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Raymond Bourdo (now oucoored) limited partner. Jeffrey Bourdo general partner, ond Michael Bourdo. general partner, (collectively "Mortgagor") to THE EEOEBAl LAND BANK Of SAINT PAUL, o corpora lion having it, principal office al 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnarata S5I0I. doted Augurt 4. IVHB and recorded In the office of the Regnier ol Deed, far Allegan County. Michigan on Augurt 7. ln L'ber 1120, page 535. ond recorded in the office ol the Regnier ol Deed, lor Barry County Michigan on August 7. I MB in Liber 438. Page 59 ">■ ,HE LAND BANK Of SAINT PAUL woo >ubrequantly known a, fARM CREDIT BANK Of ST. PAUL ond it now known a, AGRIBANK FCB (ths "Mortgagee"). By reason of Mort9°9^ elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and Interest on the (Mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Two and 10/100 Dollars ($56,402.80). No suit or pro­ ceeding ot law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of safe contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, os provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond expenses. Including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgage will be Macintosh Classic II Computer System 3rd Prize ............................................. 19" Color TV 4th Prize 5th Prize ..........................................................................................................Stereo System ....................................................VCR 6th Prize ................................................................................................................250.00 Cash Prize Awards Are As Is And Cannot be Returned for Cash. TH KETX A\ A1LAIU1 FR( )M THE H )LL()W7NG King'. Mumc Center, ProgreaMve G-aphkt, WBCH or any Hastings Band Booster Agricultural............................................... 49.10 Commercial............................................... 50% Industrial....................................................50% Residential................................................42.72 Developmental......................................... 38.07 MULTIPLIER 1.0183 1.0000 1.0000 1.1704 1.3137 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause be shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judg­ ment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. _________________ _________________________________________________________________ Lloyd Goyings, Supervisor �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 Lakewood cools off Trojans, 61-45 Coming in with "minimal" enthusiasm cost Middleville in a game it probably could of have won. The Trojans were coming off a double overtime victory over Byron Center Friday, but could not muster the same drive against a determined Lakewood squad, losing by a count of 61 -45. The Trojans' Jeff Roodvoets, however still managed to shoot 13 for 15 in field goals for 31 points and a whooping 87 percent from the floor. Unfortunately, bls teammales collectively shot only 3 of 31 from the field for a. well, let's just say It wasn't a good percentage. "Lakewood played well and we never got on the same intensity level with them." said Middleville coach Kurt Holzbueter, "I thought we had gotten over the hump." The Vikings were paced by Noel Baldwin's 18 points and Eric Nielsen's 11. Middleville now stands at 9-9 overall and travels to Calvin Christian oo Friday night. Lakewood (5-12 overall and 1-8 In the Capital Circuit) visits Charlotle Friday. In a 'cobweb* of arms, Hastings, Brad Gee, (42) sals hie eights on the basket Lakewood travels to take on Capital Circuit leader Charlotle tonight. Delton spikers riding1 roller coaster blues1 With a determinec look and a hopeful hook, Lakewood's Scott Lake, makes room toward the hoop, photo by Perry Hardin Suffering from what their coach describe as an "inconsistent season." Delton volleyballers remain clutching to the hand rails of their no-frills roller coaster ride. This past week's action saw the Panthers win six matches and lose five: reach the top of the ride one night and then shoot down the next "I don't understand this team." said coach Karen Leinaar. "I mean, we come out like gangbusters against one team, and then we go back to where we started before." The night the Panthers impersonated "gangbusters' was versus Mattawan Wednesday. Though tbe team lost the first and tbe third matches 15-6. 15-10 respectively, they took the second 15-13. the fourth 15-7 and the last 16-14. Five matches is a long evening for any team, and for a squad like Delton which may have trouble staying focused, it can seem like an eternity. "Against Mattawan they played just out of their minds." said Leinaar. "Kelly Chambless Just went nuts on tbe day. playing unbelievably great defense for us." Chambless also played a big part in the Panthers' three wins versus Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment in a Kellogg Valley Association tournament Saturday. The Panthers swept the Crusaders 15-13. 15-9 and split with Parchment, losing tbe first match 15-10 and taking the second 15­ 12. Delton, however was unable to achieve a sweep or split with the other invitee. Paw Paw. bowing to the Redskins 15-11.15-3. Chambless saved 15 on the day from the back row. diving, digging, sliding, whatever way it took to gel the ball, she tried. Leinaar also pointed out the play of Kim Whitaker and Krista Harrington, both of whom excelled from me service line. In tbe KVA standings. Delton now is in fifth place after tbe tourney. The team will be host to Plainwell and Middleville tonight in a three-team meet Sports 16 area wrestlers to compete in individual regionals Led by five Delton Panther squad members, including undefeated 275-pounder Roille Ferris (29-0). 16 area high school wrestlers have qualified for the Clan B and C regional tournaments this Saturday. The 11 other regional qualifiers are from Hastings, Lakewood and Maple Valley. No wrestler from O-K Blue Conference mat champion Middleville made the cut Tbe top four wrestlers In each weight division qualifies to go on to tbe regionals. All Panther, Saxon and Viking wrestlers will report to Allegan this Saturday in hopes of advancing further in their weight classes. Maple Valley's three individuals. Grant Simpson (130). Jesse Snow (135) and Mall Bowen (140). travel to Olivet for the Class C regionals. Simpson finished second and Snow and Bowen both were third. Along with Ferris, the defending state champion at 275 and district champion last Saturday. Delton's Jason Charkowski (119), Sean Thomas (130). his brother Jason (145) and Matt Rick (189) also made the cut in individual districts held In Ionia this past Saturday. Hastings and Lakewood also traveled to Ionia and had three and four wrestlers, respectively, emerge as regional finalists. The Saxons, who wrestled Wednesdsay night in team regional action (results were not available al press time), will send Cole Bowen (140). Darrell Slaughter (152) and Jon Andrus (160) to Allegan as well. Slaughter, who woo all four of his matches Saturday, wu the lone Hastings wrestler to capture first place. Bowen placed second and Andrus was fourth. For the first time in five years. Lakewood won two individual district championships, aa Carl Fedewa (140) and Marty Landes (189) both took first-place honors. Along with teammales Jerry Jordan (119) and Merlin Sutherland (125), both of whom finished second. Fedewa and Landes will lead the brigade of Vikings into Allegan. Tbe top four wrestlers in their respective weight classes in the regionals will advance to the state individual finals, scheduled for March 12 and 13 at Kellogg Arena In Battle Creek. CORRECTION: In Tuesday's Reminder story. "Hastings wrestling season continues," it was incorrectly reported Darrell Slaughter of Hastings, lost his fourth round match to eventual district champion. Jason Mathen of Dewitt. However, as noted in tbe previous paragraph. Slaughter earned tbe championship with four victories in tbe 152 weight clan, not Mathen. NOTED: Tbe wrestlers In the pictures next to tbe article were Jon Andrus and Brad Saxon trio 'ices1 East Grand Rapids by Kurt Lutterwoser Sports Writer On chilly February evenings, most people O'Mara cited the play of his bench, including Ben Robbe and Chris Young, think about stoking up the fire, turning up the thermostats and finding any reason to stay inside. That appeared to be tbe case in Hastings gym Tuesday night, as a sparse, but bundled up crowd showed to watch their hometown Saxons treat East Grand Rapids to a chilly reception, freezing their guests, 74-55. On cold nights like Tuesday, it's always or two. After all, when the Saxon trio of Gee. Mau Brown and Bryan Sherry score in double figures every night, someone is bound to be tired. If not the players, then maybe the statisticians, or maybe even the opposing team who spends half tbe night playing railchi y nice to have someone to throw a log on the fire, and Brad Gee was the Saxon in charge against the Pioneers. Gee scored 23 points, both from tbe outside and with driving layups, to dim any chance for the Pioneers of seriously making it a contest There were times, however, when Hastings should have put their guests back on their bus a lot sooner. It seems when Hastings gets a big lead, all is comfortable in Saxon land, something coach Dennis O'Mara would like see change. "We do have our stretches when we don't make sound decisions," be said. "I remember there was a three-minute stretch in there when we weren't making the right passes. Otherwise, though, we played well tonight." given night. Such as Ute case when tbe team look care of visiting Potterville Monday, downing the Vikings in three matches 15-12, 10-15 and 15-6. But in his team's second contest tbe Saxons did not click, bowing to tbe "other" Viking team from Lakewood. 15-9,15-5. "When we do the basics, we win." simply said Freridge. "When we get away from doing what we do best, we break down. It was evident In the second match with Potterville ’ However. Hastings was able to avoid conplications in tbe third match behind its "kill" specialist. Heather Dwuels. No, Daniels is not a hired gun. But some ot her slams force opponents oo other side of tbe net to watch and take cover. Daniels led her team in kills with nine versus Potterville, most of which came in the third contest. Just as effective as Daniels was with her Behind Gee's 23. Sherry threw in 18 points and Brown finished with 15. all in limited playing due to big leads the team held. Jesae Lyons and Malt McDonald don't usually get tbe points their three talented teammates do. but that's because they're busy doing work elsewhere. Lyons finished with 13 rebounds while McDonald led the learn in assists with six to go along with tenacious defense from the point. Hastings now stand at 13-5 overall, with a 7-5 record in tbe Twin Valley Conference. "We go to Coldwaler oo Friday, and that will be a tough game on the road," O'Mara said as be closed tbe book oo Tuesday's game. Coldwaler is not a good word to be saying during these "frigid' February days. Delton eagers keep faith, lose another close game President Clinton's theme during his campaign trip wu heard and seen over and over. If the Fleetwood Mac song "Don't Slop Thinking About Tomorrow" is not drilled in your head by now. you're lucky. But if you are the Delton basketball team, tbe message is loud and dear: keep playing the way you are and come tournament time, things will change. Delton (2-15, 2-10) played probably u Saxon spikers split two non league matches When his team hits on all cylinders. Hastings coach Tom Freridge's volleyball group is capable of beating any squad oo any allowing bis starters a chance for a breather good a game without winning, when it lost to Gull Lake. 73-59, Tuesday night. The final score is not indicative of the game itself. Tbe Panthers led after every quarter and even held a 47-45 lead early In the fourth. But foul trouble to the team's star center, Jay Annen, who was forced to come out during a 9-0 Gull Lake run, hampered Delton's chances of winning. "They (Gull Lake) really put the pressure on Armen in the last quarter." said Delton coach Jim Hogoboom. "He was really having a big night until then, when I think be only managed one basket in the fourth." Armen led the way with 22 points and 17 rebounds, but his presence was missing in the fourth. Tbe Blue Devils extended their lead shots, were the Saxon leading servers of Mandy Berg. Vai Blair and Maiyka deGoa. Each helped their team to a 94 percentage from the service line, with Berg and Blair through free throw shooting, making 15 of 17 (18-23. toul) In tbe fourth quarter when the Panthers were forced to foul. In comparison, Delton was sent to line scoring five and four aces respectively. deGoa did her part on defense as well, only nine times, converting on six. Delton’s first half showed its two aces In top form. Annen and Jeff Taylor, who scored 21 points, combined to net all of the team's scooping up three digs on the night to go along with her seven service points. Against Lakewood though. Hastings did not fare well. Lakewood coach Kelly 29 points before intermission. Taylor at one point In the first quarter, sank four baskets in two minutes. Another plus for the team, wu a 50 percent shooting mark (26-52). "We just had a outstanding first half." said Hogoboom. "But I think in the latter pan of Rowland was concerned going into tbe match that her team might have trouble with tbe two teams. "One of our better defense specialists. Jesse Briseno, will be out with an illness indefinitely, so we re going to have to have some people step and play in her absence." Number 13. Angela Ruffner was chosen » fill the void on this particular night for the tbe game we started to lose our legs, which hurt our ability to finish shots." The Panthers' Brad Myers might have asserted himself as the third "go-to" guy with an eight-point performance, all of which came in the second half. "What this team really has going for them is their attitude." said Hogoboom. "Gull Lake people commented to me how Vikings. Rowland's lineup did the job versus Hastings as tbe score indicates, but bad trouble in the first match, bowing to Potterville. No other results were available. Tbe team travels to Albion tonight for a mpressed they were with our hustle. We feel u a team, despite our losses, we will be competitive In the districts." Gull Lake's high scorer wu Jeff Smith Twin Valley Conference match-up. Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! with 21 Delton faces Hackett Friday night at home. Heather Daniels of Hastings. (15), sends back one of her nine kills on the night �Pennfield tips Maple Valley Pennfield, which was ranked No. 8 in stale Gass B play, was a bad host to Maple Valley Tuesday night. It was not a game. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese and his team want to remember. He's probably forgotten about it already. Okay, maybe the score. 72-41, but it's doubtful he'll forget the team's dreadful third quarter. "We came out flat in the third." be said. "After breaking their press in the first half, we couldn't fight Pennfield's half-court trap." The Panthers' trap produced 19 Maple Valley turnovers in the third quarter alone. Not die game, the third period alone! In the second and third quarters combined, the Lions only scored seven points to the Panthers' 43. Late in the second quarter, the two teams were lied at 18 and everything was moving along for the Lions. They were breaking Pennfield's press, getting good shots, all while playing against a ranked team. But then Maple Valley committed six straight turnovers allowing Pennfield a 13point uncontested run to close the half at 31­ 18. "That killed us." Reese said, "We never recovered after that." Three Lions led the team in scoring with seven points each. Brian Carpenter. Mike Trowbridge and Brent Stein. Maple Valley (6-10.3-1) will meet another ranked team Friday. 9th ranked Olivet (in Gass O. in Olivet. Roundball Classic champs! Trojan spikers1 effort falls short at Godwin (Words for Y’s) YMCA-Youth Council s Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Kelly................................................................... 6-1-0 Yellow.............................................................. 6-1-0 White..................................................................4-3-1 Navy................................................................... 3-3-1 U. Bine.............................................................. 2-4-0 Maroon............................................................... 1-4-2 Red...................................................................... 0-7-0 Results Maroon 4 vs. White 4; Navy 4 vs. Red 2; Yellow 6 vs. Kelly 4 Sunday family open gy ms The YMCA is continuing to open the Hastings High School Gym on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). Cost for the activity is S5 per family. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be ac­ companied by a parent. The cost for those in seventh grade or older who come without a parent is $2 per person. Youth indoor occer The regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 27 has been cancelled and rescheduled for March 6. The program will take place at the Hastings Middle School and run al the same time as regularly scheduled. High School Indoor Soccer League Anyone interested in playing in the YMCA’s High School intramural indoor soc­ cer league is asked to pickup a team applica­ tion in the adult education office. All rosters must be returned to the same office, or to the YMCA Office, no later than Feb 24. Teams will not be accepted after this date. League play will be held on Monday even­ ings. in the High School gym beginning March I Schedules will be posted on Friday. Feb. 26. For more information, please call the YMCA at 945-4574 Annual Candy Sale Mark your calendars now . for the YMCA's annual candy sale. From March 6-March 20. any youth can earn their way to summer fun by selling "The World’s Finest” chocolate bar. and cam $.45 towards any Barry County YMCA program of their choosing. All salesmen, with their parent or guardian, must attend an orientation meeting on March 6. before any candy can be distributed. The meeting will be held al the YMCA office. 234 E. State (next to Sister’s Fabric) at 10 a m. Parties who arc unable to attend must call the YMCA to make special arrangements County wide Family Carnival This is what every family has been waiting for... the YMCA's first county wide family carnival. On March 26. from 6:45-8:45. the Hastings High School gym will be tranformed into the biggest carnival this community has ever seen. There will be balloons, a cake walk, scooter car races, a cross bow shoot, dart throw, a fish pond, a sucker tree, a space walk, face painting and more. Tickets for the activities will be sold for 25 cents each, and all proceeds will help send needy youth to YMCA programs this summer Cindy Middlebush extremely proud of her team. Her squad was down 6-0. 11-2 and 13-4 before hitting a hot streak to win. 16-14. Quite a deficit to make up. considering one game was already out the door. "They refused to give up.** said Middlebush, "I didn't even have to take them off to the side to motivate them. Everybody just said to themselves, 'we’re going to do it’." Senior Jill Townsend was one Middleville player who rose to the occasion. She blocked four shots on a Godwin squad that is not used to opponents creating disturbances, especially against their kill specialist. Cathy Mull. "Jill has a knack of blocking shots and a timing ability to jump at the right time," said Middlebush. If there is one aspect tbe Trojans excel at. it is playing as a team. Middlebush said, as evidenced by the setting of Courtney Rich and the slamming from the team's top two players. Laura Donker and Carla Ploeg. Donker finished with 14 kills while Ploeg had 11 "Both Laura and Courtney work so well together." commented Middlebush, "they seem to know where the other’s going to be." Katie Berg led her team with nine points from the service line and Donker knocked down three aces as well. As a team, the Trojans did not miss an entire serve all night. Middleville (20-10 overall and 5-2 in the league) travels to Delton tonight to face the host team as well as Plainwell. The team will get a another chance with Godwin in the O-K Blue Conference showdown Saturday at Comstock Park. Lakewood host for volleyball district tourney Lakewood will be host for the 51st Class B districts Saturday, March 6. Area teams that will compete include the host, Hastings, Middleville, Caledonia and Lowell. The first match will take place at 10 a.m. and feature Lowell versus Hastings. At 11:30, Lakewood and Caledonia will square off. In the 1 p.m. match-up. Middleville awaits tbe winner of the Lowell/Hastings contest. The championship match is scheduled for 3 p.m. Rebecca Cobb 'Rookie1 gymnast wins bar competition Rebecca Cobb, age 8. of Middleville, earned first place in the bar competition at the Buckeye Classic gymnastics tournament last weekend in Columbus. Ohio. Of 93 gymnasts competing among four events (bar. floor, mat and beam) in the age group 7-8, Rebecca finished 1 Sth. Tbe top finish in the bar competition, however, was a rare accomplishment, considering this is Rebecca's first year of gymnastics competition. She is an elementary student in tbe Tbomapple Kellogg school district. Her team from Kentwood took sixth place among 50 teams. Rebecca’s next meet will be at Western Michigan University this Saturday. Feb. 27. Hastings JVs, frosh eagers lose to EGR Fred Jiles and Mike Toburen scored 16 and 15 points respectively for the Hutings jayvee basketball squad, but it was not enough Tuesday, as they lost to a potent East Grand Rapids offense. 89-61. Though just brought up from tbe Saxon freshman team. Ryan Glllons proved he belongs in the jayvee ranks with a fine effort both scoring and rebounding. Gillons contributed 10 points and 11 rebounds. The team Gillons was brought up from probably could have used his services, as the freshmen lost to the visitors, 47-38. Kevin Shuford led the Saxons in Gillons absence with 10 points, followed by Aaron Baker’s seven. Brian Grant of East Grand Rapids led tbe guests with 18 points. Both the jayvee and freshman squads will travel with the varsity Friday to face Coldwater. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy The Waterproofing Alternative |swc» | 1-800-968-8333 For tree on site inspection • NOTICE • Lung Association BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Die Hards 63-17; BScrs 62-38: Alley Cals 59-41; Rude Ones 58-42: Red and Black 58-42; H & H 56-44. Really Rotten 56-44; Leftovers 52-48; Friends 51-49; Wander. 50-46; Holey Roller. 50-50; Load Hog. 50-50: TNT 50-50. Country Kin 47-53; Misfits 42-58; Hooter Crew 40 56; Gel Along Gang 40-60 Mem High Game and Series - R Snyder 192-546; J. Bamum 201-541, K. Kare. 170: G. Snyder 182; M. Freeman 197; I- Hue. 181; C. Keeler 186; B Allen 192 Womens High Game and Series - K Becker 200-540: S. Cross 185-434; J Barry 151-368: D Woody 156-411; N Taylor 166466: L. Bamum 213; D Snyder 163 V Miller 172; B. Wilson I6O ' Thursday A.M. Hummers 53-31; Something Simple 4914-3434; Algonquin Farm 46-38: Question Marks 45-39; Weltons 45-35; Slow Pokes 4344-4014; Leftovers 4044-3944; Bosleys 40-44; Marys 39-45; Valley Realty 38-46; Varneys 3444-4944; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 26-58. Good Games and Series - K. Thomason 189-520; I. Ruihruff 188-506; N. Totten 188-482; P. Fisher 175-454: R. Kuempel 158-448; P. Godbey 176429; L. Allen 152-423; B. Fisher 142-416: B. Burton 140-390: M Steinbrecher 142-389; F. Ruihruff 182; C. Stuart 182: N. Hummel 153; M. Dull 149; 1. Mead 148; L. Johnson 139; C. Ryan 138; 1. Seeber 133. Moose Mixed Four Nutz 58-30; 9 and A Wiggle 56-32; 3 Ponies Tack 55-33; Lucky Strikes 53-35; Odd Balls 5044-3744; Mixed Nuts4944-3844; Mid­ dle Lakers 49-39; Ten Pins 48-40: Sears Ser­ vice 4744-4044; Gillons Construction 4514-4244; Rocky 4 45-43; Keglers 4044-4744; Heads Out 40-48; Four Rs 3644-5144; 4 Stars 32-52; Late Comers 31-53; Big O i 30-58; Bye 23-61 Mem High Game and Series - 188-497; M. McKee 215; D. Sears 187-498: H. Ser­ vice 530; D. Clemens 544; M. Garber 156; H. Keeler 547; G. Service 209: C. Purdum Jr. 204; S. Wilkins 199: E. Keeler 200: B. Madden 214. Wonts High Game and Series - S. VandenBurg 214; R. Service 172; B. Green 446; J. Kasinsky 176: V Slocum 180; M. Garber 157; P. Robbins 179; B. Hughes 198; K. Becker 198-544. Holding plaques from their 3-On-3 ‘Roundball Classic" first place finishers in their division from the J-Ad Graphics team are from left Io right: Jon Jacobs, Dan Sherry kneeling; Damian DeGoa and Mike Toburen The once a year event is held in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena and this year, over 368 teams participated in the day long tournament. In a contest bet* *cn the top two volleyball teams in the Ouawa-Kenl Blue conference. Middleville farced conference leader to a thud and deciding match before finally falling io the boats, 15-8. After the Trojans lost the first match, 16­ 14. it was the second match that made coach The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 — Page 13 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held Feb. 23. 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bowleretles Andrus of Hastings 60-36; Hecker's Ins. 55-41; Good Time Pizza 51-45; Dorothy 's Hairstyling 51-45; D.J.. Electric 45-51; Kent Oil 4444-5144; Carlton Center Excavation 43-53; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 3744-5844. Good Games and Series - M. Garber 189-512; S. Greenfield 213-525; L. Elliston 186513; K. Fowler 171-495; J. McMillen 467; 167S. Pennington 181-484; T. Loftus 174-429; R. Murphy 161-424; B. Hathaway 151-450; G. Otis 157-459 Geod Games - J. Donnim 162: D. Coenen 179; T. Christopher 191; L. Dawe 169; M. Merrick 142; N. Harding 183: E. Vanasse 173; T. Elliston 136; J. Elliston 196. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 27-13; Naughty & Nice 25 1/2-14 1/2; Middle Lakers 23-17; Woodmansee Construction 22-18; Misfits 21-19; Cascade Home Improvement 20-20; Mass Confusion 19-21; NKOTB 18-22; Mason/Davis Line 18-22; 3 J's 17 1/2-22 1/2; Thornapple Valley Equipment 15-25; Neil's Printing 12-27. Mem High Games & Series M. Loftus 204-539; G. Hause 203; S. Lyttle 179; M. Davis 204; T. Neymeiyer 191; L Barry 179-445; Rick Eaton 227; D. Smith 167; B. Ludescher 210-519. High Games & High Series E. Johnson 208-566; F. Ruthniff 518; J. Eaton 194; S. Neymeiyer 184; D. McCole 172; D. Loftus 176. Thursday Angel. McDonald'. 67-21; Hardluck Bowlers 51-37; Nash. Chimp. 47-37; Stefano". Pizza 4044-47’6; Unknown. 38’6-49’6; Olde Towne Tavern 37-47; G&D 3544-52'6; Ray James Elec. 31'6-14*6. Good Games/Series: K. Lemccr 143; L. Colvin 186; B Quada 196181: S Griffith 133: B. Causault 165; D. Feldkamp 140: C. Burpee 163: A. Perez 166. L A.pinall 167; M. Mizerow.ki 147. T. Daniel. 182; L. Tilley 178; B Jone. 181. D Snyder 218. 198. 188. 6<M series; S Dunn 181; B Smith 141; L. Apsey 178. Monday Mixers Rowdie Girls 58’6-3744; Outward Ap­ pearance 58-38: Miller Real Estate 53-43; Three Ponies Tack 52-44; Jo's Bookkeeping 51-45; Deweys Auto Body 5045; Dads Post 1*241 50-46; Two J's 4944-4644; Grandmas Plus One 4848; Girrbachs 46-50; Sabre Manufacturing 4244-5344; Michelob 4144-5444; Hastings Bowl 40'6-5544; T M Lassies 3144-64'6. Good Gaines • P. Sleonz 152: D. James 182; S. Decker 175: R. Hodson 138: S. Solmes 144; S. Dryer 169: C. Allen 149; D. Boms 166; G. Olis 165: J. Donnini 184; B. Green 175: L. Potter 155; B. Thomason 163; F. Girrbach 171; J. Ogden 188. Good Gaines and Series - H. Hewin 159-468; B. Johnson 212-478: M. Wieland 168471; M. Snyder 176470; D. Kelley 200-521; D. Keeler 176466. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 56-32: Friendly Home Parties 54-38: Nashville Locker 47'6-44'6; Cor­ nerstone Realty 4646-4944; Hair Care Center 4644-4544; Mace's Pharmacy 45-47; Varney's Stables 43-49; Nashville Family Chiropractic 43-49; Valley Realty 42'64944; Lifestyles 36-56. High Games and Series - E. Mesecar 187-507; M. Snyder 187-493; P. Smith 194-497; B. Hathaway 181483: J Lewis 191-486; S. Pennington 187-470; T. Soya 170479: R. Murphy 168-453; N. Varney 167-451; V. Slocum 157-449: B. Vrogindewey 157-446; B. Smith 162-427; P. Frederickson 183-383; M. Beckwith 139-362; A. Tertian 104-281; T. Christopher 186; D. Bums 174; C. Shellenbarger 147; M. Dull 157; S. Brimmer 168. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Cripples 22-10; Crazy Ones 19-13; 4 Mustangs 15-17; Ball Bangers 14-18; Red Barons 14-18; Bud 12-20. Womens Good Games and Series - J. Vaughn 184-462; T. Hayes 163-427; T. Pot­ ter 163-404; B. Tracy 167; S. Pxnen 134. Mem Good Gaines and Series - B Ruth ruff 223-548; B Redman 214-499; L. Tracy 180483; F. Wagner 168-408; T. Burke 143-407: P. Dryer 165; S. Redman 163: D. Smith 162; M. Vaughn 157; D. Carpenter 153: B. Frisbie 146. Maple Valley spikers shut down Hopkins In a makeup of an earlier scheduled contest with Hopkins. Maple Valley nudged tbe Vikings 15-9. 15-12 In noo-conference volleyball action Monday night. Having a big game from the service line was tbe Lions' Lori Carpenter, who pumped out seven aces combined from tbe two matches. Renee Rosin and Holly Taylor contributed three and two kills, respectiwly. Leading the team in assists was Stephanie Bouwens with five. Maple Valley will be host to SMAA rival Bellevue tonight with a starting time of 6:30 p.m. The team also announced its opening round opponent for the Class C district tournament, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. March 6. in Bellevue. The Lions will face the Rams from Galesburg-Augusta from a district field that also includes tbe host Broncos, Olivet and Springport. 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Ml 49503 Ask for Linda Richmond (616) 458-3100 or 1-800-688-3113 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 25, 1993 New trial denied two convicted of trying to sell trade secrets Taylor s plea was in exchange for dropping Two men convicted of attempting to sell Hutings Manufacturing trade secrets lost their bid to get a new trial last Friday. Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard M Court News Shuster denied motions for a reversal of the conviction and a new trial in the case of Floyd V Quinn. 49. of 6565 Wood School Road. Freeport, and Kenneth D. Leslie. 48. of 1546 Lewiston, Grand Rapids. Quinn and Leslie were found guilty by a jury Dec. 30 of receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. They were alleged to have tried to sell the blueprints of a machine that makes piston rings to a Hastings Manufacturing competitor. The defendants challenged tbe jury's himself, but he ordered Hall to keep bis appointed attorney in case he ran into difficulty. Hall Is accused of embezzling several items, including a $7,000 defibrillator, from the Delton ambulance company (formerly Inter-Lakes Ambulance), where he acted u chairman of the board. The incident allegedly occurred Nov. 23. 1989. when Hall left his verdict by alleging that there bad been errors made in the jury selection and during other parts of the trial. They also alleged there wu not enough evidence to sustain a conviction. During his ruling Friday, however. Shuster position at the ambulance company to start a new business in Florida, according to testimony in a preliminary exam preceding said he wu "satisfied there were no errors that would affect the outcome of the trial" and he said he wu "satisfied” that Quinn and circuit court arraignment. Hall faces additional charges of failing to appear for trial. He wu charged with absconding after he did not show up for his Leslie had an "eminently fair" trial. Quinn and Leslie are currently serving 12mooth sentences in the Barry County Jail. final pre-trial Dec. 12,1991. He wu located in Florida in April lut year and then re­ They were also sentenced to five years probation and required to pay $5,000 each in fines and costs and more than $59,000 in arrested. Tbe embezzlement charge carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and the absconding charge carries a maximum four- restitution to Hastings Manufacturing. year prison sentence. A March 5 motion date wu also ret. • Daniel L. Brookens, 37. wu sentenced to 40 to 60 months in prison for fondling a 9- In other court business: * Former Plainwell resident Darrell Hall, 31. told the court he wants to act in his own defense during his trial, which is scheduled year-dd girl last March. Originally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Brookens pleaded guilty to a reduced attempted criminal sexual to begin March 8. 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Call Julia after 5:00pm or all day Thun. 945-2090. 7’ HOT TUB never used. full wamaly, 8 turbo jets, 23 h.p, redwood cabinet, wu $4996 now $2595. Cell 452-0770. 7’ OCTAGON SPA never used, full warranty, turbo jets, 1 h.p, cabinet, wu $4695 now $2195. Call 452-0770,_______________ DELTA airline ticket, March 31, from Orlando to Grand Rapid!. 945-4014.____________ FOR SALE Dryer. Move, crib and maltrcu, $40 ca. Call 945-5796 by 3/1/93._________ KENMORE WASHER FOR SALE Excellent condition. $125 or best offer. Must sell. 517-852-2221._______________ SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hutings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hutings - 945-9554 / hank } ou CARD OF THANKS The family of Bessie I. Smith would like to extend their appre­ ciation to everyone who offered their thoughtfulness and concern after the loss of our beloved mother and grandmother. Your words of comfort and kindness helped to case our sorrow. The professional and personal service given by Wren Funeral Home in preparing all the arrangements helped to make a very difficult experience easier. To our Reverand Philip Brown of the First United Methodist Church, we are so very grateful for your prayers and support We also appreciate the beautiful words spoken al her service. A hcanfclt thank you to the United Methodist Women for the luncheon they so graciously prepared. To all our family, mothers, sisters and friends, who gave so much of their lime, support and love, to all who sent cards, flow­ ers, food and memorials to the church, we thank you and may God Bless you all. Her family Ken Smith Jack 8l Beverly Smith Brian & Lome Smith & Family Bruce &. Tina Smith & Family Con & Brenda Ahearn & Family conduct charge Jan. 14 u part of a plea­ bargain agreement. ■ A March 8 trial date wu set for Martin C. Allerdlng II. 26. of 513 W. Apple St.. Hastings. Allerdlng is charged with drunken driving, third offense, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended license. The drunken driving charge is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and tbe revocation of Allerding's driver's license. The possession charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. The suspended license charge is also a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail. A March 4 final pre-trial date wu also set. • A Hutings teenager, Danny J. Jarman, 19, of 1028 S. Hayes St., admitted having sexual intercourse with two underage girls. Jarman pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, in exchange for the dropping of three first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Jarman told the court be had intercourse with a 15-year-old girl Sept. 25 last year, and with a 12-year-old girl sometime lut June. A March 18 sentencing dale wu set. • A May 3 trial date wu set for Russell C. Morgan. 39. of 2626 Maple Grove Road. Hastings. Morgan is accused of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman while at her Castleton Township home Dec. 29. The woman reportedly wu incapacitated at the lime of the attack. Morgan is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life tn prison. He stood mute to those charges Jan. 28. Not guilty pleu were entered on his behalf. An April 5 final pre-trial date wu also set. In another, unrelated case, Morgan wu sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison for resisting arrest, tbe maximum sentence possible for the charge. Shuster said he gave Morgan the maximum because at his criminal history. Tbe judge said Morgan's conduct wu dangerous to society and that "the time hu come to remove Mr. Morgan from our midst." Morgan pleaded no contest to the charge Dec. 30 in exchange for dropping other charges, including assault and breaking and entering. • An April 12 trial date wu aet for a Shelbyville resident accused of having sexual contact with an 11 -year-old girl. The trial dale wu set after Kort Vanderveen, 60. of 6695 S. Boulter Road, withdrew his guilty plea to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to five years in prison. Vanderveen pleaded guilty to the charge Jan. 14 as pan of a plea agreement. In exchange, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop tbe original charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 yean in prison, and recommend to the court a sentence of probation. Vanderveen wu allowed to withdraw his plea to the reduced charge, however, after Shuster said be would not abide by tbe plea agreement when sentencing Vanderveen. Shuster said he would not give Vanderveen the sentence of probation because the reduced charge did not accurately reflect the actual facts of the cue. Sexual contact with the girl bad not only been attempted, but completed. Shuster said. Because Vanderveen withdrew his plea, the agreement hu been dropped and Vanderveen must now face trial oo the original second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. An April 1 trial date hu been set. • Steven K. Harshman. 19. of 124 Washington St. Nashville, wu sentenced to 12 months in jail on a charge of larceny from a building. Harshman also wu given three years probation and required to pay fines and costs of $3,000. Harshman pleaded guilty to the larceny charge in exchange for dropping a charge of false pretenses over $100. Harshman is accused of falsely claiming to have turned 750 lbs. of copper in for scrap al tbe Padres Louis Iron and Metal Company in Hastings. Harshman allegedly gave the company a bogus receipt tor tbe copper and had the company write him a $495 check for it. Harshman claimed during a Jan. 14 pre­ trial that be found the receipt in tbe garbage while visiting the scrap metal business and brought it back tbe next day to cash it in. ■ A Nashville man wu sentenced to three to five years in prison on a charge of breaking into a motor vehicle. Kenneth Symonds, 20. of 509 Durkee St.. also wu required to pay $2,473 in restitution. Symonds pleaded guilty Dec. 17 to breaking into tbe vehicle. His plea wu in exchange for dropping several pending felony and misdemeanor charges, including larceny and breaking and entering. Symonds wu part of a group of people caught breaking into automobiles and sheds at Thomapple Lake Estates In Cutieton Township Oct. 19. Another Nashville man involved with the Thomapple Lake break-ins. Travis L. Taylor, 23. of 326 Middle St., pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to conceal stolen property in excess of $100, a felony punishable by up to 2 1/2 years in pt Ison. the car that dropped off the group that committed the break-ins. Taylor said he left the ar-a in the car after dropping off the group, but later returned to pick the group up. Items stolen by the group were loaded into the car and then the police showed up, Taylor said. A March 11 sentencing date has been set. • Dylan Coleman, 18, of 312 Russell St., Middleville, stood mute to charges of breaking and entering and malicious destruction of property. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Coleman allegedly broke into a home on Mullen Road last August. He is also accused of damaging trees and shrubs on the property. He faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison on the break-in charge. The malicious destruction charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and mandatory payment of restitution to the victim. A March 11 pre-trial date was set. • Robert Gamble, 30. of 4800 Cedar Creek Road, was sentenced to a year in jail on a 1990 charge of attempted larceny from a building. Gamble was also given five years' probation. Gamble was originally given probation for the offense, but be violated that probation by drinking alcohol al a sister's house-warming party. This violation caused him to be re­ sentenced on the 1990 charge. Gamble pleaded guilty to the larceny charge in October 1990 in exchange for dropping charges of illegal entry into and larceny of a building. Collier-Mud Creek plan overturned by judge JAd Graphics News Service Approval for an improvement project for the Collier and Mud Creek drain wu overturned Feb. 12 by Barry County Orcutt Court Judge Richard M. Shuner. Shutter raid be denied the Inter-Coumy Drain Board’s renovation proposal became it did nor meet necessary petition requirements. Tbe board's petition proposed renovating the drain to protea the public health. Shuster said in his ruling that the board failed to show bow the public's health wu threatened by the drain's current condition. Since he could see no health threat the judge said tbe drain board could not proceed any further on the renovation project Shuxter'r decision Friday wu the latest event in a string of clashes over the proposed drain project The $965,000 drain improvement wu requealed by Ealon County's Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith to alleviate apparent farmland flooding in that area. Tbe project wu approved by a 2-1 Drain Board vote in January 1991. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer opposed the plan while Eaton County Drain Commiuiooer Dale Benjamin and Ionia County Drain Commiuiooer John Bush supported cleaning, widening and deepening tbe three-county open drain and its branch. Woodland and Sunfield citizens' groups filed a class-action lawsuit to stop the Dram Board's project. Residents in those areu protested because they felt it wu unnecessary and worried It might even be detrimental due to a higher velocity of water coming downstream from Eaton and Ionia counties. Residents in tbe drainage district would have been assessed u much u $48 per acre for the work if the :enovation had been allowed to continue. Doug MacKenzie. the Woodland Township supervisor, said he wu happy with Shuster's ruling. "We felt all along the petition wu in error." MacKenzie said. MacKenzie said be wu not celebrating yet. however, because the Drain Board still could appeal Shuster's decision. Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith said be wu "deeply disappointed* by the ruling. He said that the drain clearly needs to be renovated. Barry County Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley, who represented Barry County during the legal battle, said the Drain Board's only chance to uve the renovation project is to file a new petition, this time with tbe support of the people in the area ot the drain. This new petition wiU require the support and signatures ot at least 30 percent ot the land owners in tbe Oainagr district ■They're going Io have to go back to the drawing board," Crowley said. Another bearing will be held Friday, April 16. at 2 p.m. to determine who will pay for engineering expenses and legal fees incurred by tbe drainage ditch battle. Crowley said Sunfield Township, Eaton County or Ionia County could wind up shouldering that financial burden. Police Beat Six injured in weekend car crashes BALTIMORE TWP. — Two separate head-on coUidom last weekend injured a total of six people. Michigan State Police troopen from tbe Hutings post report In the first accident troopers said Patricia J. VanValkenburg. 22, ot 7325 Bird Road, Hastings, wu driving south oo McKeown Road near Roush Road Saturday at about 11:40 axn. when she crossed over Imo the northbound lane while creating a bill. While caning up tbe hill, VanValkenburg uw a car caning north that wu driven by Mark Knox. 35. of430 S. Hanover. Hastings, police said. Troopers said the can collided when VanValkenburg veered back into the southbound lane to avoid Knox, but Knox also swerved his car into the southbound lane when he saw her coming. VanValkenburg and Knox were taken to Pennock Hospital where they both were treated and released. VanValkenburg wu issued a citation fa na wearing a seat bell Four more people were injured in another two-car accident Sunday, this time on M-37 new Whitley Road, troopen said. Kenneth L Parrish. 19. ot Grand Rapids, wu following another car north on M-37 at 3:20 p.m. when the car in front suddenly stopped near tbe Whitley Road interaectioa. troopers said. Parrish could na step in lime because of the icy conditions and be swerved into tbe southbound lane in an attempt to reach the opposite shoulder of the roadway. When be swerved into the other lane, however, his car collided with a vehicle driven by John IL Helgesen JU, 47, of Battle Creek. Parrish wu na injured, but his two passengers were. Baridl Jackson, 14. and Dan L. Parrish, 14, both of Grand Rapids, were taken to Pennock Hosp'tal, where they were treated and released. Helgesen's two passengers, Maribeth M. Helgesen. 36. and John S. Helgesen. 11. were also injured, but they sought their own treatment. John Helgesen wu na injured. Chainsaws stolen from truck IRVING TWP. — Two chainsaws valued at $1,100 were stolen last Friday from a pickup truck parked at a home oo Ryan Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Deputies said the saws were taken sanetime between 7:30 ajn. and 5 p.m. Feb. 19. Bogus bills used in change machine BARRY TWP. — Barry County deputies report someone used 28 counterfeit $5 bills to get money from a change machine al the Delton Car Wash Saturday, Feb. 13. Tbe bogus bills were discovered after the machine broke down and a repairman wu called in to fix it. deputies said. Employees al the car wash told deputies they uw a vehicle parked fa several hours in a car wash bay near the machine. Deputies also report that since the incident, several people have used rolls of quarters as payement at Delton area businesses. Deputies are continuing to investigate. Money stolen from business cash register HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are searching for a suspect who stole more than $80 from the Barlow Florist shop on West State Street Friday night An employee told police that a man came into the store just before 6 p.m. and wanted to purchase some cut flowers. Tbe employee said she went in tbe back of tbe store to get the flowers and left the man alone up front. When she came back out with the flowers, tbe man was gone, tbe employee said. The employee discovered the money was missing later in the evening while checking the cash register. The register tape showed there had been a 10-cent transaction at 5:45 p.m. Police believe the man entered tbe transaction in the register to open tbe drawer and then took the money. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-03-04.pdf 8bf9de66c2c63c956b76c3ff417bd121 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH SI --------------------------------------------------HAST NSS MI 4^1893 Two villages have elections Monday Sportswriter launches column See Page 2 Escape attempt ends in failure See Page 12 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 Hastings PublicLurary 121 S. Church St. Hastings, HI 49058 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1993 VOLUME 138, NO. 52 PRICE 25* News Tractor collision Briefs injures two people J Ad Graphics News Senice Two people were hun in an accident involving two cars and a tractor Tuesday night, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said Hastings resident Ivan Shellenbarger. 29. was driving his tractor north on Broadway near Mary Lou Drive at about 10 p.m. when his vehicle was stuck from behind by a car driven by Willis Dalton. 78, of Eaton County. The collision flipped the tractor on its side and it slid Imo the ditch. Dalton lost control of his c.ir and swerved into the southbound lane, hitting a car driven by Vicki Green, 30. of Eaton County. Green lost control of her car and rolled it three times, ending up in the northbound lane. The car behind Green, driven by 22-yearold Christopher Gee. went Into the ditch when Gee swerved to miss Green's car. Deputies said the blame for the accident is shared by both Shellenberger and Dalton. Shellenberger did not have a working red light on the back of his tractor and be was driving on the road rather than on the shoulder, deputies said. Deputies believe Dalton may have been driving too fast. Shellenberger and Green were injured in lhe accident. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Authorities believe that the man shown here on videotape Is Tony Darrell Walker, 22, of the Detroit area, who Is still being sought In connection with the armed robbery of a Vermontville bank Feb. 25. One still at large Two men arrested in Vermontville heist By Teresa Frith Hasting* firefighters and Barry County Sheriffs deputies sift through the debris of Tuesday night's coifaion. The car pictured roiled three tines during the aeddert (Photo by Perry Hardin) Two men are in custody at the Eaton Coun­ ty jail in connection with the Feb. 25 robbery of the Vermontville Independent Bank, but a third suspect still is being sought. Adam Douglas Grant. 22. formerly of Charlotte, and Ray Lynn Slayton. 26. of Roseville, were arrested Saturday, but Tony Darrell Walker. 22. of the Detroit area, re­ mains at large. He is described as 5-foot-10. 160 lbs. with long, dishwater blonde hair. Grant is charged with bank robbery, posses­ sion of a firearm in the commission of a felony and conspiracy to commit bank rob­ bery. All three charges arc felonies. Bank robbery carries a possible life or any term of years sentence. Conspiracy to commit bank robbery carries the same sentence, plus a $10,000 fine. The felony firearm charge car­ ries a possible two-year imprisonment, which would be served consecutively with any other Slayton is charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery. Walker is wanted for bank robbery , felony firearm and conspiracy to commit bank robbery. Walker reportedly escaped Hazel Park police on foot near Detroit after being pulled over for speeding. Police recovered the vehi­ cle. which had been reported stolen from Delta Township in Eaton County, along with two of the guns believed to be used in the rob­ Legislative Coffee set The *ext LegMone Coffee win he teldeli.e. Monday. MeechAMfe* Coney Seal restanraa* a Hearings Sate 9ream Jack Wefeon oM Sate Repceeautne Bob Beader «d be on head io talk stent isanesof jaaraattafee pabik. Tlw Legislative Coffeca.aponeorad by die Haauap Area Chamber at Gantncfce, an open io Mtyooc. "n* - —i----------wonesnop pvmvmmi for retirement Hfn The Hastings Pabik Ubrary win ^omot a wtiwiwt workshop tan 6:30 10 130 p.m. Wadaeaday. Match 10, ■ die library. Pa LaFleur win present the program. which Win iadnde what people aeed to know when preparing for retirement. 945-4263 More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Two were injured in the accident which involved this tractor and two other cars. Police are still investigating the cause of the collision. (Photo by Perry Hardin.) bery. Walker was believed to be the driver of the vehicle. Authorities said three gunmen robbed the Independent Bank at 194 S. Main Street in Vermontville Thursday morning. They entered the bank at 11:10 a.m. and demanded money. Police were told that one suspect was armed with a long gun and the other two had handguns. No one was injured during lhe robbery. The suspects fled the bank in a pick-up truck with an undetermined amount of cash. The getaway truck was recovered a short time later at the Maple Valley High School parking lot. It had been reported earlier as stolen from Shelby Township, northeast of Detroit. Both Grant and Slayton were on parole at the time of lhe robbery. Both are being held on $100,000 bond. Grant also is being held on an additional $10,000 bond for an unrelated charge of uttering and publishing (pissing bad checks). A preliminary hearing for Grant and Slayton has been scheduled for Monday. March 8. with District Court Judge Paul Berger presiding. The robbery continues to be under in­ vestigation by the Eaton County Sheriffs of­ fice and the FBI. Anyone with any informa­ tion on the whereabouts of Walker is urged to call the Eaton County Sheriffs office at (517) 543-3512 or local police. New casework supervisor joins Juvenile Court staff Edward Dobson is the new casework su­ pervisor for the Barry County Juvenile Judge orders Pine Lake water level be left alone J-Ad Graphics News Service A petition to lower lhe water level of Pine Lake in Prarieville Township was denied Monday. Feb. 22. by Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster. Shuster ruled that the waler level should not be lowered to meet the level specified in a 1969 court order. He said the order was "no longer viable" because many changes have occurred in the land since 1969. Shuster said that if the residents wanted to lower the lake level, they would have to determine what the current proper water level for the lake should be. Until they do. the judge ordered the waler level to be left alone for nature to take its course. The case arose last year when flooding caused residents around Pine Lake to file a petition to lower lhe water tn lhe lake to the level specified in lhe 1969 order. At that time. Pine Lake's wrier level was down and a level of 890.5 feet above sea level was specified by lhe court for the lake. Residents had to installed a water pump to restore the level. Today, however, lhe level has risen several feel above that specified by the court. Residents around lhe lake now complain -. at the increased water level is flooding their basements, damaging sea walls, eroding their beachfront property and reducing their property values. With Shuster's ruling, the only way residents can have the lake level lowered is to gel two-thirds of the lake residents, who would be assessed for lhe cost of any work done, to support a petition to the County Board of Commissioners, asking that the court determine a new elevation for lhe lake. Court Staff. Robert F. Nida, court administrator for the Probate and Juvenile Court, said he la pleased to announce Dobson's appointment. Dobson's responsibilities will include leading the professional team, serving as caseworker for the Peachtree Group Home for Boys, assisting in Ute development of programs, and serving as assistant referee for the Juvenile Division. Dobson, who was sworn into office early this year by Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw, has been busy acquainting himself with various county services. Previously Dobson gained seven years ex­ perience as senior probation officer/referee with the Branch County Probate Court in Coldwater. He had also worked in detention and treatment programs operated by lhe Cal­ houn County Juvenile Court prior to that experience. Dobson earned his degree from Albion College. "Mr. Dobson brings a great deal of court experience to this position." said Judge Shaw. "We are able to review the strength of our current programs from a new point of view as we develop new strategics to cope with lhe future." Nida said. "His (Dobson's) pres­ ence adds a new dimension to our highly tal­ ented staff." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 Two area villages to have races in Monday elections Sue Vanderske Carol Dwyer J-Ad Graphics News Service Village elections this Monday in Nashville and Lake Odessa will have contests. Three incumbents and two others will vie for three, two-year posts open on the Nashville Village Council. Four candidates, including two incumbents and a former coun­ cil member, will seek the three open two-year seats in Lake Odessa. In both cases, the top three vote-getters will be elected. The Nashville election is a partisan one. Two Democrats, incumbent Carol Jones Dwyer and Ronald Bracy, will be joined on the ballot by Republican incumbents Jeffrey Beebe and Suzanne Vanderske and newcomer Stephen Corwin. Tim Smith had received one write-in vote in the Feb. 15 Democratic primary, but accor­ ding to the Barry County Board of Can­ vassers. it was not enough to pul him on the general election ballot. All candidates have said they feel they have good reasons for keeping or seeking a position on the council. Beebe has said he is for controlled growth News Briefs Habitat studied for Lakewood Prospects of forming a Lakewood Habitat for Humanity chapter will be the topic of discussion at a Lenten breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland Patricia Wagner, executive director of the Barry County Habitat, will talk about the program and plans to form a new af­ filiate in the Lakewood school district. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry with the goal of building or renovating decent, affor­ dable housing for needy families. All mongage payments Habitat receives are recycled to build or rehabilitate addi­ tional homes. The Lenten breakfast is being spon­ sored by the church men’s group. There will be a freewill offering for the meal. Hospice training sessions to start Barry Community Hospice volunteer training sessions will be held Wednesdays fiom 1 to 4 p.m. beginning March 17 at the local hospice office in the Pennock Physicians Building. 1005 W. Green St Hospice is a specialized health care program for terminally ill patients and their families. A team of physicians, nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy and specially trained volunteers provide care in comfortable and familiar surroundings for the patient. Volunteers provide respite care so the primary caregiver get leave or get rest. They also offer transportation, run er­ rands and do light household chores. Some volunteers also help in the office and some help through the hospice speaker's bureau. Those interested may call the local of­ fice at 948-8452 for more information or to register for the training. Bernard Historical group wHI meet in the village and that he is interested in the welfare of its citizens. He has held his present position on the council for about two years. Vanderske is an office manager at the Michigan Livestock Exchange. “1 am also for progress,*’ she said. “I en­ joy working with the village and want to con­ tinue to help it to improve and prosper.” Newcomer Corwin is a car salesman at Renner Ford in Hastings. He was unavailable for comment. Dwyer is an advocate of community in­ volvement. She was out of town last week and couldn't be reached for further comment. “If re-elected to a position on the Nashville Village Council I would continue my efforts to make local government fair and open to all." she said in a*.« interview two weeks ago. Bracy is no newcomer to local politics. A former member of the Village Planning Com­ mission and Zoning Board of Appeals, he also ran for Castleton Township Supervisor against incumbent Justin Cooley last fall. Bracy has said that he is for helping the village set more priorities and better long­ term plans. Jazz band to play at Middleville The Vintage Jazz Club of West Michigan will present the Epsilon Jazz Band from Petoskey at Middlevilla Inn Sunday. March 14. from 3 to 7 p.m. The band is celebrating its 3(Xh year this summer. It includes Bob King, trumpet; Jim Acker, trombone; leader Bud Bechtold, clarinet and saxes; Bob Bryam. piano; A! Smith. Bass; Gil Ogawa. banjo; and Dick Twelvetrees, drums. Table service and a dance floor will be available. Admission at the door will be $12 for Vintage Jazz Club members and $15 for non-members. Aging Agency session Tuesday The Area Agency on Aging-Region III will have a joint public input session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Barry County Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Key topics in the session should in­ clude the 1994 annual implementation plan, and an amendment to the 1993 plan, eliminating goals and objectives for the SA-HV program. The AAA said it is interested in gathering opinions on transportation pro­ grams, effective outreach efforts and such services as homemaking, personal care, nutrition programs, visiting and telephone reassurance, chore maintenance, family support for Alzheimer's disease, senior employment programs, senior center staffing, legal aid. adult day care, housing and the nur­ sing home ombudsman program. For more information, call Carolyn Vanderbush at 327-4321. ZBA plans public hearing The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing Tues­ day. March 16. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broad­ way. Hastings. The hearing will consider the applica­ tion of Harold Miller to make a twofamily dwelling into a three-family dwelling in an R-2 Zone at 403 S. Jeffer­ son St. The request is contrary to Section 3.159 of the zoning ordinances. Blood drive will be today The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 p.m. today al St. Rose Church in Hastings. Anyone between the ages of 17 and 76 and in reasonably good health is eligible to donate. The Bernard Historical Society and Museum group will meet at 7 p.m. Mon­ day. March 8. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School media center. The theme of the program will be “Old Tyme“ songs, with Ila DeVries playing the piano and Delores Mohn leading the singing. The public is invited. Coffee and cookies will be furnished. Hastings BPW to mark 40 years Historic District meetings re-set The Hastings Business and Profes­ sional Women’s organization will celebrate its 40th anniversary and Bosses and Guests Night beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday. March 9. at the Hastings The Hastings Historic District meetings, sclteduled for Thursday. March 4. and Thursday . April 1. have been rescheduled into one meeting Thursday. March 25. Country Club. The Sweet Adelines of Delton will entertain during the evening. The deadline for reservations was Tuesday Ron Bracy Jeff Beebe The vote in Lake Odessa will be non­ partisan. The two incumbents are Wesley Meyers and Jerry Engle. Joining them on the ballot will be Tim Tromp, who was appointed to finish a term, but a year ago was defeated in his bid to start a new one. and newcomer Bill Riggs. One incumbent, Steve Secor, decided not to seek re-election because of his appointment last fall as acting superintendent of the Lakewood school district. Engle, who is finishing his 12th year as a village trustee, is a member of the Lakewood Wastewater Authority. He is an employee of Michigan Bell. His wife, Carol, is a teacher’s aide at Woodland Elementary School. “There are a few things left which I had hoped to accomplish as a council member that are yet to be completed, such as Jordan Lake Highway being upgraded,” Engle said. “I’d like to see some more improvement in the water main area within the village in specific areas. “I am proud of the past accomplishments of the council,” Engle added. “We upgraded our ambulance service. We are soon to have a new refurbished Page Building. A new Department of Public Works garage has been erected. He concluded. “My past experience and willingness to serve are my best qualifications.” Meyers originally was appointed to fill out an unexpired term and then was elected to two full two-year terms on council. A marketing representative for the Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., he said he brings business experience and common sense to the council. A member of the Planning Commission, Meyers said topyipjairi are finishing the cleanup of undqtg>Mad storage tanks and reconstruction of Jordan Lake Avenue with Jordan Lake Road. “Jordan Lake Rood is vital to the economic development of the village.” he said. “It’s our lifeline to the interstate.” Tromp. an attorney with the law office of Tripp A Tromp in Hastings, seeks to regain a seat he lost to James Valentine in the March 1992 village election. “I have in the past and would continue to be a voice for the people if elected to the Village Council,” he said. “Harmony is one of the major issues facing the Lakewood communi­ ty. along with trust in our local governing bodies. “If we work together with the people in the community in an open and honest manner, we Steve Corwin Wesley Meyers Jerry Engle Bill Riggs Tim Tromp as a village can do just about anything,” Tromp added. “We need to mend the divi­ sions in our community and work together to ensure that future generations can enjoy the wonderful home-town atmosphere of Lake Odessa that we have enjoyed for so long and have sometimes taken for granted." Riggs, an employee at Genera! Motors in Lansing, has three children in the Lakewood school system. His wife, Donna, works at Herbruck’s Foods. Riggs now is serving his second term as secretary of the Lake Odessa Community Library Board. “I think I could do more for the community by serving on the Village Council,” he said. ■ "1 would like to see Lake Odessa continue to grow by attracting new residents, industry and businesses. "We ail need to take more active roles in our government, be it local, state or federal.” he concluded. The polls will be open Monday from 7 a.m. * to 8 p.m. at the Nashville Village Hall, and at the Page Building in Lake Odessa. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. You Deserve Quality & Satisfaction Our facilities enable you to achieve the look you deserve in EVERY PRINTING JOB, FROM THE INITIAL DESIGN ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL PRODUCT. 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A total of $2,492 of requests from teach­ ers and building principals was approved for • Thirty special education and regular high school students to participate in a science-re­ lated sailing trip In May as an educational experience with an emphasis on science and lhe environment with the primary purpose of developing team work. The program is offered through the Inland Seas Education Association of Traverse City with a 50-foot replica of an 18S1 sailing vessel. The stu­ dents will participate in rigging and hoisting the sails, conducting a variety of experi­ ments (waler sampling, temperature read­ ings, depth soundings, etc.) The majority of lhe cost is being funded by a state mini­ gram received by Hastings High School teacher Marsh Evans • Helping with the expense of having a Chinese teacher work in lhe Hastings ele­ mentary schools with students and staff. Hastings is one of four communities in lhe state to be selected to participate in the pro­ gram. which is made available through lhe Barry County 4-H and Michigan State Uni­ versity. Hastings Kiwanis and Rotary dubs and lhe PTO are helping to fund lhe venture. • A Frontier Tee-Pee to be used by developmcnlal kindergarten students in Gloria Nitx's classes during November for Thanks­ giving and Native American days. The Tee­ Pee would be available to other classrooms, too. • A "Solar Day" featuring a solar car from Western Michigan University and activities for students to design solar projects at Cen­ tral Elementary and "hopefully all elemen­ tary buildings.' • Hayspinner Project, planned and facili­ tated annually by the Barry Intermediate School District, to provide a quality writing and theater experience for seventh and eighth grade Hastings and Det’at language arts en­ richment students Michigan State Univer­ sity Professor Michael Steinberg, who is an author/playwright/ director, will introduce play writing to students. The project in­ cludes having Western Michigan University students perform eighth grade plays that been lishing center supports and encourages lhe reading-writing connection, which is the foundation of successful students." said sec­ ond grade teacher Jennifer Jenkins in her re­ quest. Finished books will be placed in lhe school library for circulation. The center will start as a pilot program and then be of­ fered to the entire school in the 1993-94 school year, she said. * A "Creative Writers In Schools" pro­ gram to bring author Elizabeth Keriikowske to work with fourth and fifth graders in all Hastings elementary buildings. The project is intended to generate enthusiasm for cre­ ative arts and enhance writing skills. Stu­ dents will be reading their works to 1-3 grade classrooms. The majority of the cost will be paid by a Michigan Council for the Ans grant. The PTO will also contribute. * Scholarship help for students who can't afford to go to Greenfield Village with the fifth grade classes from Southeastern. The trip is expected to enhance the study of U.S. history in Ute social studies curriculum. * A trip to Historic Charlton Park for and be involved in "Colony Life." making butter and soup, attending a one-room school for a lesson and playing "Colony" games. * Professional storyteller Jennifer Ivinskas to work with third grade classes at North­ eastern. Students are expected to improve their story telling skills and have opportuni­ ties to practice and share stories in the school and community. The board also approved spending 8136 for National Geographic videos about "Backyard Bugs" and "Backyard Birds" to en­ rich the kindergarten science program at Northeastern if the videos are not available for borrowing through the public library's cooperative network HEEF Is an independent, non-profit corporation, which receives financial gifts from community businesses. Individuals, organizations and bequests. Tax deductible contributions may be sent to the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. 232 West Grand St.. Hastings. Mi. 49058. third grade students In Shannon Swanson's class at Northeastern. Students will observe Lon Myers chosen new Middleville president by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Lon Myers, who has teen serving as Mid­ dleville Village President Pro Tem for the past two years, was chosen president last Tuesday evening. Before accepting the new position. Myers first had to resign from his former post. He succeeds Bill Hard>. who had resigned because he is moving outside the village limits. Jim Oliver was appointed the new Village President Pro Tem. Myers has served on the Village Council for seven years. He will continue to serve on the committees for finance, personnel and village property. “I am willing to serve as village president because of the council’s support and con­ fidence in me.” said Myers. Council meetings will continue to be short since much of the groundwork is done by committees of three or less prior to the twice monthly meetings. “Many people think that the trustees don't put much time into their positions.” Myers said. “But there is a lot of time spent in these committees. We've found that this is much more efficient than trying to do everything as a council at the regular meetings.” Oliver is a relative newcomer to the coun­ cil. He was voted in as a trustee in 1990. In this position, Oliver's primary respon­ sibility will be to fill in if the president is not available. Oliver, who is a teacher at Hastings High School, has been a Middleville resident since 1972. “I don't think I'll really be putting in a lot more time with the council unless I need to at­ tend more meetings.” he said. Oliver now serves on the committees for finance and personnel and is the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Both men see the continuing sewer project as one that will continue to dominate the coun­ cil's attention until the project is completed. Another item that is at the top of their list of priorities is obtaining funds in the form of grants to finance the infrastructure for the in­ dustrial park. Jocal studenu plus teach acting itchnkpMS. The beat four plays will be submined so the BoarsHead Theater Young Playwrights' Competition. The Del­ ton Kellogg and Hastings school districts pay for most of the cost of the project. • An all school "Pioneer Day* to continue lhe 100th anniversary observance of Cen­ tral's Annex. Special activities will be pro­ vided by Charlton Park staff and a typical school day of 1893 will be presented. Par­ ents will be invited. The PTO is funding John and Linda Rough run a bed and breaklast In their lakefront home on Gun Lake. Though the deck Is covered with snow now, It offers guests at the bed and breakfast a scenic outlook at the lake. Yankee Springs Twp. drafts bed and breakfast ordinance by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Planning and Zoning Board, with the help of Bed & Breakfast owner John Rough, has drafted an ordinance to regulate this type of business in the township. Rough operates the Sandy Beach Bed & Breakfast and Roughy's Resort on his lakefront land on the northwest shore of Gun Lake. When John and Linda Rough planned their bed and breakfast, which opened nearly two years ago while there was no township or­ dinance dealing with such businesses, they followed state guidelines. Their experience was very helpful in draf­ ting the township ordinance, according to Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Ken Worsham. Basic guidelines in the ordinance require an average lake frontage of 75 feet, lhe home must be a private residence that is occupied by the owner, no more than five bedrooms can be rented, and a continental breakfast can be served. Bed and breakfasts can not run a gift shop or a restaurant on the premises. School-community relations is important part of PA 25 (One of a continuing tenet on lhe effect of Public ha 25 on tchooh) Public Act 25. a 1990 state law meant to overhaul the state's education system. has many separate areas, including "school im­ provement, "student outcomes* "curriculum iDd instruction," "organization and adminis(ration* school staff," and "school and com­ munity relations." The schools have to meet the guidelines the accreditation demands or they stand to toae state aid. Al) schools have had a draft copy of the proposed accreditation standards. PA 25. Section 1280. for some time. Last week the document they have been working from was made official with senate approval, said Lynn Ann Snellman, research consultant for the Michigan Accreditation Program. at part of the coal. • Central Elementary School's second grade students to attend a live musical per­ formance of "Tom Sawyer." Students will be comparing "Tom Sawyer" as it is pre­ sented in literature and on stage. Students and the PTO will be paying for some of the cost. • Establishing a writing/publishing center at Pleasantview Elementary. "Students love to publish and read their own books. A pub­ Lon Myers (left) will serve as the new Middleville Village Council Presi­ dent and Jim Oliver has been appointed President Pro Tem. Gift the &ft of... LOCAL NEWS Give a subscription to The Hastings Banner Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Revenues up in County Register office An active real estate market, which gener­ ated a lot of refinancing and new mortgages, and paperwork for lhe proposed Southwest Barry County Sewer project are two of the reasons revenues increased in the County Register of Deeds office last year. In bis annual report to the County Board of Commissioners. Register of Deeds Sandy Scbondelmayer said total revenues increased from <200.521 in 1991 to $283,157.86 in For two people. 100 square feet of room must be provided with 50 square feet more for each additional person. All establishments must be in compliance with slate fire laws. Anyone whe wants to start a bed and breakfast will need to apply for a special ex­ ception use permit, said Wonham. The board has scheduled a public hearing for this new ordinance and a proposed rezon ing for Thursday. April 15. The hearing has been scheduled for April rather than March because of time constraints for public notification. The rezoning request comes from Bob Brady. Al Conklin and Stan Cordis for 16 acres of land just off Chief Noonday Road on Parker. They are proposing a residential develop­ ment for this site. However, it is now zoned agricultural. A residential zoning is necessary for their project. The master plan for the township will need to be changed, said Worsham. The public hearing will be held at the same time as the one for the new bed and breakfast ordinance. The focus this week is oo the interaction between parents and other community mem­ bers with the schools, as required by the law under the "school and community relations' provision. "Parenu/guardisns and community mem­ bers are an integral part of lhe educational process. As stakeholders, their understanding, involvement and support are essential to as­ sure the success of all students in lhe class­ room. lhe community and eventually, in so­ ciety." said the paper outlining the standards of PA 25. "Parents and community members should feel that their ideas and presence are welcomed in the school and their importance should be nurtured and enriched. The school staff working in a partnership with parents and community members can develop programs and activities to enhance lhe learning process for all students." To meet the goal of Involving parents and others In the educational experience of the students, several guidelines are set out for the local schools to meet. For example, the law calls for schools to establish and maintain relationships with its community so that parents and other com­ munity members will: • Know what is expected from students and know that lhe needed "outcomes" can be achieved by all students. • Encourage community members to get involved in "broad-based student outcomes." understand the expectations of the school, and the uniqueness of each student. • Participate in lhe regular assessment of the strengths and weakness of the schooling and help develop solutions to improve stu­ dent achievement. • Participate in all policy/decisioo making boards and committees. • Express their desires, tell of their con­ cerns. ask questions and make suggestions about the school and its programs. • Learn about raising children, supporting lhe school, helping with school activities and participating in community activities. • Understand through a variety of ways, in­ cluding the Annual Education Report, the progress being made. • Provide a good background to help stu­ dents successfully enter the school program. • Link effectively other community ser­ vices and institutions to the importance of each student's success and lhe role they play in the achievement of all students. • Participate in the school program. 1992. Likewise the number of documents ac­ cepted for recording in the office jumped from 9,851 to 14.044 in that same time span. Out of the total revenue. $27,140 is ear­ marked by law to lhe Michigan State Survey and Remonumentation fund so the total revenues transferred to the county's general fund in 1992 were $256,017. The largest share of that revenue was de­ rived from recording fees of $138365. The second largest source of revenue was $90393 in transfer taxes. Scbondelmayer said lhe transfer tax is uniform throughout lhe stale, except for Wayne County at a rate of $1.10 per $1,000 on the sale of property. Total line item expenditures in 1992 for lhe Register of Deeds' office were $97354. The report said "a total of 33,794 pages were put on microfilm. The documents have been cross indexed, a file copy made for of­ fice use and a security roll stored at lhe new 911 building. The office also received, in­ dexed and filed 1362 financing statements." Scbondelmayer said tie doesn't expect 1993 revenues to be as high as 92. Snow sculpture draws amused glances The Dan and Mary Clark of Upton Road family spent a few hours last weekend building a snow "dragon," complete with a small "dragon slayer* in their front yard. Here Jason (back), and Linsey perform maintenance on the "dragon" while Dustin (seated) takes a break. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 Letters Let’s cut spending, then wait and see To The Editor: There are alternatives to Dr. Kervorkian To The Editor: This letter is prompted by the frenzy of re­ cent suicide deaths tn which the so-called suicide doctor. Jack Kevorkian, ‘assisted.” As I write this. Kevorkian has been involv­ ed in several such deaths in recent weeks. Each death was accompanied by widespread coverage in all the media. The greatest danger in this saturation of media attention is that it may give terminally ill people the impression that Kevorkian's way is the only alternative to futile, expensive, and often painful medical care. That is absolutely wrong. For terminally ill patients and b* ** families, there is another choice, and it is c~. ed hospice care. Hospice is a form of care for the terminally ill that enables them to live as fully and as pain-free as possible before they die. allowing them io spend their last days with grace and dignity , making peace with themselves and their loved ones. Hospice treats the needs of such patients through a team that includes physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, clergy, aides and volunteers. In most cases, the patient can be cared for in lhe home, with a relative or close friend serving as the primary caregiver. Hospice also tends to the needs of the pa­ tient's family, advising them how best to han­ dle the many practical and emotional pro­ blems involved, and to help the family face the death and rebuild their own lives. Hospice is becoming increasingly known and more widely used. During 1992. 439 ter­ minally ill persons received hospice care in Calhoun and Barry counties, and nationwide the total was well over 210.000 patients. Unlike Kevorkian, hospices operate openly and have become so accepted that they arc now covered by Medicare. Medicaid and most private insurances. Although <Mir service is only provided to terminally ill patients, experience has taught us that the earlier hospice enters a case, the more effective our help can be For this reason, and because it is also good personal planning, we invite all inquiries, even from those where there may be no immediate need for hospice. It is not our place or our intention to pass judgement on Dr. Kevorkian or on the people whose desperation drove them to his services. Those who think his way is the only way should be advised of the three primary goals of hospice: 1) to offer comfort and dignity to those facing a terminal illness; 2) to make it possible for the patient to remain in familiar surroundings; and 3) to provide physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical care to the patient. The opportunity to live one’s last days to lhe fullest, free of pain, and surrounded by friends and family, is the ideal to which every person in hospice strives. Hospice services are provided in Calhoun County and Barry County by Good Samartian Hospice Care and its division. Barry Com­ munity Hospice. We are a United Way fund­ ed. community-based organization that opens its arms to everyone. Further information about our services can be obtained by writing to us at: Good Samaritan Hospice Care. P.O. Box 1695. Bat­ tle Creek. Mich. 49016. telephone (616) 965-1391; and Barry Community Hospice. 1005 West Greer St.. Hastings. Mich. 49058; telephone (616) 948-8452 Jo Cunningham Executive Director Good Samaritan Hospice Care School finance situation is ‘trickery* To The Editor: In the Feb. 25 Banner, a statement was made three times that “the schools do not get one penny more when assessments rise.” These statements are misleading. For one thing, school operating millage has continued to rise along with the rise in assessments. The stale aid formula is so con­ structed as to “reward" schools for increas­ ing millage by increasing the student guarantee. The net result is more money from both state aid and from the properly tax. This has been a fairly consistent pattern for many years. If schools ‘ don’t get one penny more when assessments rise” then why do lhe schools try » get an override to the Headlee Amendment? The purpose of this amendment is to keep pro­ perty tax increases more in line with the infla­ tion rate. As property owners rant and rave about the increases in assessments, they should remember that it is the people who have to reform the property tax system. The Legislature has provided a number of oppor­ tunities for the people to do so. most lately in November 1992. There was even a freeze to allow lime for people to study lhe proposals and not face increases until after lhe vote. But the people did not do their pan. so they can only Name themselves for these big increases. The reason the teacher unions fight against property tax relief is that it provides the easiest way to get more money for the two salary increases that are commonly given to teachers each year (the step raise which automatically raises each year, plus the raise in the salary schedule that is negotiated each year. Some teachers get only one raise a year if they are on a step where there is no raise.) By raising millage, the student guarantee in­ creases. and more revenue flows in from both property tax and state aid to support these two salary increases. This revenue definitely in­ cludes money from the increases in property assessments and this is true for in-formula and out-of-formula schools. While serving as a member of the Delton Kellogg School Board, our superintendent gave us revenue sheets each year showing the increased revenue that came from the rise in assessment values. These amounts were the basis for the increased expenditures in the new budgets, along with the increases in slate aid. While teaching in Colorado. 1 was sent to a National Education! Association political ac­ tion workshop in which we were taught ways to fool citizens into doing what the union wants. I am constantly amazed at how well the Michigan Education Association has been able to fool the citizens of Michigan compared to the less successful trickery of the Colorado Education Association on its citizens. Over and over, the MEA persuades the people of Michigan to vote to penalize themselves fur­ ther as to property taxes, and yet education has not improved with the tremendous in­ crease in salaries and funds to schools. Nothing will change until the people wake up to the way they are being used! Sylvia Forster Hastings Editor’s Note: One should not treat a millage increase as being the same as a property assessment increase. Indeed, when millage rises, so does revenue for the schools. But again, when assessments rise, there is more local revenue generated, but proportionately less from the state. In-formula schools ask for Headlee over­ rides because they don’t get any more revenue when local assessments increase faster than the rate of inflation. Thus, with reduction in state aid. and with having to “roll back” millage rates to satisfy terms of the Headlee Amendment, the schools lose money rather than gain. Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. A DMslon of J-Ad Graphic* me 1952 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 946-8051 Melvin Jacoba Prrsrient Stephan Jacoba Treasurer President Clinton has unveiled his new economic plan and now it's time to look at it closely In his speech to Congress. Mr Clinton told us that the deficit was a bigger problem than he ever imagined and that it will take a great deal of sacrifice on the part of all Americans to change that situation I agree with the President that this country faces numerous challenges as it continues to move forward in the post-Cold War era. I agree that new emphasis must be made to help lhe U.S. meet the challenges of global economic competitiveness. I agree that reform in the national health care system is a pressing need that must be ad­ dressed. And above all. 1 believe that we. as the leaders of this nation’s government, must set aside partisan bickering and work together to develop a plan that will benefit all Americans. However, do not assume that 1 am willing to write the President a blank check. There are many pans of his plan that trouble me. If Mr. Clinton's call for real, bipartisan cooperation is true, he will listen to my con­ cerns as we attempt to work toward this com­ mon goal. The biggest concern 1 have is the apparent willingness to move forward with significant tax-and-spend programs before taking a close look at what spending cuts we can make first. According to David Broder in the Feb. 24 Washington Post, as much as $54 billion of Mr. Clinton’s spending cuts are really in­ creases in taxes or fees. Maybe a tax increase will be needed. But maybe not. Experience tells us that no tax increase has ever resulted in a long-term reduction in the federal deficit. To the insatiable appetite of Congress, more taxes mean there will be more pork in lhe trough to gorge itself on. not that it's time to tighten the belt. Congress must discipline itself. Before we ask you. the taxpayers of this na­ tion. for more money, we. the members of Congress, should first show you what we can be responsible with the $1.2 trillion you already give us each year I am not alone in my concerns, and those concerns are not voiced only by Republicans. According to the Feb. 23 Wall Street Journal, several freshman Democrats indicated their uneasiness with the idea of increasing spen­ ding before enacting real cuts. On the night of President Clinton’s address to a joint session of Congress. I asked you to call my office and tell me what you thought of the speech and his proposals. That night and in lhe days following. I received hundreds of calls. Many of you said you liked the tone of the President’s speech, but were waiting to hear about the details of how he would ac­ complish his vision. Most of you also said you'd rather see Con­ gress make some real cuts first, before asking taxpayers for more lax money. You said you want the Congess to prove that it can live within a b^pi - like most Americans already must do.. If. after all that. Congress found that more money was needed, then many of you said you would be willing to shoulder a greater part of the load. The President’s proposal does not appear to cut first. Mr. Clinton has said that he will not approve any tax increases unless spending cuts also are part of the plan. That sounds like a step in the right direction, but good inten­ tions are not always carried out. I say let’s gel into the budgel and make some substantial cuts and prove that we can work toward living within our means. We also need to implement institutional reforms to discipline Congress. Let's pass a balanced budget amendment and let's give the President a line-item veto that has real effect - much like the one Gov. John Engler and CORRECTIONS: A telephone number was listed incorrectly with a story in Tuesday 's (March 2) Reminder about Hastings Business and Professional Women’s scholarships The number publish­ ed is for Thomapplc Valley Credit Union, which is not involved in the program. A story about a “Lake Odessa Feed Store" program ran in error in the Tuesday. March 2. edition of the Reminder. The show describ­ ed in Tuesday's story already had taken place on Saturday. Feb. 27. There will be no such presentation this Saturday evening Letters ------------------- -—----------------- more than half of the nation's governors already have. Let’s make those changes - ones I feel will have real impact and will show the American people that Congress is finally serious about getting rid of the deficit - and see what hap­ pens after six months or a year. Let’s evaluate the effect of such a program and then see if tax increases truly arc needed. Higher taxes and increased mandates on businesses are not going to create jobs or stimulate the economy. More likely, they will be passed along to the consumer in lhe form of higher prices and will result in businesses at­ tempting to pare costs by cutting services, freezing or reducing wages and. ultimately, eliminating jobs. Fewer jobs mean more people seeking governmental assistance, less tax revenue and a bigger hole that government, businesses and taxpayers have to climb out of. I don't pretend to have all the answers and I am willing to work with the President and tnc Republican and Democratic leaders of Con­ gress to develop a plan that will work. But that dialogue must be a two-way street. When we say we have a problem with this proposal or that, we should have suggestions for improving the proposal or alternatives to consider. The suggestions should not be dismissed as “blatant partisan politics.” We need to practice the true spirit of bipartisanism that the President spoke of in his speech. What a welcome change that would be! Congressman Peter Hoekstra 2nd District Let's stick with our present officials To The Editor: This is my second letter to the Banner. I guess 1 am beginning to become a regular contributor. After reading this week’s Banner (Feb. 25). it appears that a campaign already is under way for a peison who does not represent this district and may not when the new districting takes effect. With such thinking. I would not blame State Senator Jack Welborn. State Representative Bob Bender and U.S. Congressman Paul Henry if they quit helping lhe citizens of their respective districts. Luckily. I believe there is only a small percentage of people who do not back these three noteworthy responsive elected officials. 1 would suggest that State Senator Joanne Emmons slick to her own district until it is time to campaign in the new districts and quit accepting keys to cities wherein she has not aided one bit. Besides, it is a courtesy for one elected official to stay away from other of­ ficials’ meetings unless invited by said officials. I fully agree with letter writer Mrs. Helen Golnek. that we stick with our present of­ ficials who take lhe lime to hear our problems and help us solve them. How many other officials hold monthly meetings in their districts to listen to the peo­ ple they represent on the first Monday or any other day of each month? V. Harry Adrounie Hastings Property tax is ‘golden goose* for schools To The Editor: I wish to make a reply to a couple of the editor's notes in the Feb. 25 Hastings Banner. They must have been personal opinions, not based on fact. The Michigan Townships Association understands property tax from A to Z, pro­ bably as much or more than most other groups or associations in Michigan. Certainly more than most legislators in Michigan, as you can tell from all the "Bandaids” and amendments applied to the property lax law in the past several years. This was the editor's note in one case: “It is shocking that the Michigan Township Association is uftaware or or ignores the fact that ‘in-formula* schools, such as Hastings. Delton. Thomapple Kellogg. Lakewoood and Maple Valley, do not get one penny more when local property assessments rise. It is not a 'golden goose' for the schools because as property taxes increase. state aid decreases proportionally.” This statement may not be entirely true because the last I knew there was an infla­ tionary increase built in the school aid formula. The “golden goose” referred to by the Michigan Township Association was lhe fact that the MEA lobby in Lansing, one of the biggest lobbies in Lansing, has always resisted taking financing of schools off pro­ perty taxes and depending on income taxes as a source of revenue, because even with the recession we have been going through, pro­ perty tax revenue has been increasing rather than fluctuating, as income has the past several years. Therefore, the reference to lhe “golden goose.” The MEA has controlled our legislators and to a certain extent our school boards in several ways, one of which is control of any decision to take bids on health insurance. Lack of bid­ ding for this alone costs every school thousands of dollars every year. Another editor's note made reference to the fact that with the redistricting, we cannot stick with State Senator Jack Welborn after next year. It is my hope that Jack Welborn will do what is necessary to be eligiNe to continue as our senator. Justin W. Cooley, Supervisor Castleton Township Something must be done with hotel To The Editor: After an absence of several years. 1 moved back to Hastings in June 1992. I found many changes, a lot for the better, apartment complexes, a beautiful park where the fish hatchery once was. a great transit system, new restaurants, a mail, new businesses and many older homes painted and renovated The big disappointment was the hotel. The Feb. 18 issue of the Banner tells us the city now owns it and it is to be renovated or tom down for office buildings. It’s common knowledge it is in serious con­ dition and it would lake a tremendous amount of finance to make it tenantable again. We are in real need of a major lodging place in this town, one with entertainment, like a rathskeller-type bar with blues, jazz or a piano. Sales representatives and out of state or overseas visitors slay in Grand Rapids and commute. We lose revenue from dining, lodg­ ing. fuel, shopping and souvenir gifts. My idea is a corporation formed by the businesses in this town that have ‘’made their fortunes” here, so to speak. Some of them have been here a long time, and came from very small beginnings. Others are fairly new. I would like to see a return to ’he communi­ ty. like Amway did in Grand Rapids, civic pride in our home town. Is it feasible? I don’t know, it’s worth some thought. Irene Heath Hastings Pnnlir What about exotic dancers? S i 111I i I (Ininiftii ■■llllllllll** I B BR RyB It/ Be B R B B *_r B E Barry County’s first and only exclusive night club for men with ’Exotic Dancers’ wi open in March. How do you feel about this? Inc. John Jacoba Vice Presided Frederic Jacoba Secretaiy • NEWSROOM • David T Young fEaaorj Elaine Gilbert (Atustam Eaton Barbara Gall Sue HmcMey Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Nick Hoffman Margaret Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clashed ads accepted Monday through Fndty io 5 30 p.m. Saturday 8 a_n. - Notr Scott Ommen Denies Howeil Jerry Johnson Kdty Lewis, Hastings: Jata H. Mafckoote. Hretings: Phyto Bowers “I guess they can if Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Pad al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) they want to.” "What’s going to haft­ Paula Jones. Robert Leary, Gun Lake: Hastings: ”1 don’t think we need “I don’t like it. I don’t ■v_«r— turnings: Bernard Fteher, Dowling: “Doesn’t make any dif­ ference to me. ’, Barb Leary, pen is we’ll have a lot of that kind of thing in this think h’s a Christian “I don’t think it is any tiling that Barry County problems from it. We area. If kids see dads, thing.” needs. No way!” really don’t need it.” grandpas and uncles go­ ing, it sets a bad example." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 — Page 5 KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS Information about the...Hastings Area Schools System by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Teachers have 1st planning meeting The Hastings Area School System faculty participated in the first of a senes of school improvement and curriculum development sessions Feb. 17. The start of classes for students was delayed for two hours on that date so teachers and ad­ ministrators could meet for planning purposes. The planning session began with a presenta­ tion by Tom Davis, principal of Holt High School near Lansing. Holt High School has been selected as an exemplary school in the United States, and Davis explained that was due in part to the weekly planning sessions in which his faculty participates. The Hastings sessions are .patterned somewhat after the Holt model, though the Hastings meetings are scheduled for ' once a month rather than weekly. After the presentation by Davis, the faculty divided into discussion groups, with each group composed of elementary, middle, and high school teachers, and an administrator. The discussion groups allowed teachers to learn in detail about projects and activities of the school system's different levels, and allowed staff members to discuss topics of in­ terest and concern. High on the list of items discussed by the groups was the system-wide effort to better coordinate the core curriculum for all students so that it matches the state-required cur­ riculum, and so that Hastings students can perform well on state-required tests to receive their high school diplomas. Another topic of great interest was how to work more effectively with students who have problems such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, or arc at-risk of not being successful in school due to a variety of issues. Also related to that was discussion about school personnel investigating how to help latch-key children and even working with parents on parenting skills. Instructional techniques and strategies were discussed by several groups. Topics such as mastery learning, outcomes-based education, ability grouping and tracking, and different teaching and learning styles were identified as needing further investigation. In regard to instruction, one discussion group was interested in exploring the idea of starting a homework "hotline” to help students, and parents, who are having dif- Letters Papers another reason for honor To The Editor: Let’s give credit, etc... What has made Hastings one of the best 100 small towns in America? Much has been writ­ ten. but I’d like to suggest that the coverage given by our local newspapers, the Banner and the Reminder (which is delivered throughout Barry County), keeps interest high for all our readers. The recent, very detailed reporting by Elaine Gilbert of the happenings at the con­ tract bidding for the Courts and Law Building. Jean Gallup’s reporting in other areas, and others on lhe staff are written in such a way as to give readers a feeling they are part of all that goes on in the Hastings and surrounding So. our local newspapers in Hastings rate a plus for gening as much credit for making Hastings one of the 100 best small towns in America. Lew Newman, 6th District Barry County Commissioner ficulty with homework assignments. There also was interest in getting parents' and students* ideas on instructional programs and doing follow-up studies on the high school graduates, and implementing technology such as using fiber optics and studying robotics as part of the curriculum. Several groups were concerned with im­ proving student discipline and exploring re­ structuring the school day and school year, possibly lengthening them so that more in­ structional and planning time would be available. Staff members were very enthused about the first planning session and now arc looking forward to the next one, which is scheduled for Wednesday. March 17. On that date, teachers and administrators will participate in action groups organized to address the several topics identified in the first planning session. Permanent solution needed for tax system To The Editor: I was surprised by your rather terse response to Mr. Cooley's letter of Feb. 25. However, let’s try to get a look at lhe ‘'whole picture" and not look "holes" th-ough it. Simply pul. lhe County Board of Equaliza­ tion levies a new assessment each year for the county based upon property sales, thus establishing an inflation figure, which is then given to each taxing unit. This year that county-wide total was about $732,180,000 or about an 11 percent increase for the last two years. These calculations are then approved or corrected to meet state approval. These property sales include real estate brokerage fees (they earn these fees), special assessments (sometimes these improve a pro­ perty. but not always), and sales of property which has been sold well beyond its real value (which happened often these last two years.) These levies arc then spread by your local assessor as fairly as humanly possible. Now comes the fateful day that we get our new assessment, and reality hits, right where it hurts. There have been two groups meeting in Lansing to work out a tax alleviation plan, and the bandwagon is about to roll, except that the Chamber of Commerce does not want to ride along. I say let them keep their status quo. (The Bi-partisan proposal looks good at the Letters moment J The "Golden Goose," may not be that to the schools, but as things are now, the tax system is an albatross to us all. Proposal C, which was voted down in November, could have corrected much of our woes, but alas the penchant for voting "no” on anything not simple makes for a problem for us all. Looking into my crystal ball, I don’t see any millage passing until the system is overhauled. We must all work together on this and get a permanent solution. Something else too. from the other letters. causes me to recall two things that President Truman said. One was. "that terrible 78th Congress." The other, "nobody understands deficit financing." Congress since then, every year has raised the debt limit, and look where it is now! Those who caused the deficit now have the task of lowering it, if they are capable. Oh yes. one thing that really causes infla­ tion is raising property taxes. Think about it. Wendell Strickland Johnstown Twp. Trustee Give the Gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER. Call Us at 948-8051 • Call Us NEXT WEEK! Samples, Demo’s and Recipes Nutritional Information Variety and Value... 100% Guaranteed 097» LAKE 1 97 SMELT I > DELTA UHDE ICY FRESH ICVF CATFISH FILLETS AQ7 New Zealand Plain or Breaded 0RAH8E ROUGHV FILLETS ■.■I®' 367 New Foundland Prime Cut COD FILLETS 769 Plumb’s Pier Pak Ocean PERCH FILLETS m Plumb’s Pier Pak Alaskan POLLOCK FILLETS ihlmi 1498 Plumb’s Pier Pak Ship Ahoy Imitation CURB FLARES....... 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NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING ERRORS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 Love Inc. celebrates 10 years of helping people by Elaiae Gflbert Assistant Editor Ten years ago on March I, Love Inc. of Barry County opened with little fanfare and little money in the basement of a downtown Hastings building. The public and workers at other human services agencies weren't sure what Love Inc. was all about. Since that time. Love Inc. has become known as the place where people in need can go with any kind of problem, whether its a need for emergency food or help with a fuel oil payment or something more complicated. Now located in a more visible Hastings location on South Michigan Avenue. Love Inc has helped more than 10.000 people in the past decade, said Love Inc. Executive Director Steve Reid. "To think Love Inc. would make it to 10 y-ars is just a neat miracle." he said. "I was not involved as much the first year we were open. I was hired in December 1983 as executive director. But. that first year, fi­ nancially. Love was on the ropes almost the whole year. "I can remember being at ministers' meetings where they would say. 'if your church is thinking about giving to Love Inc., please do it this week because they can't make the rent. '' Reid recalled. Every effort has been made not to make money the issue and Reid calls it a miracle of God that the program now has an annual budget of $33,000 to $34,000 without having "to beg or spend time worrying about raising funds. Instead, we've able to work with people. That's what has been fantastic. "I told lhe board, the best thing we can do is to help people and these other (financial) things would take care of themselves. It's been so nice to watch the community re­ spond...to see checks come in almost out of lhe blue. It's been really neat. "I am truly amazed over the years how the community has supported Love. Inc. and other organizations that help people...Love Inc. has been embraced by the community as part of the solution to solving problems in Barry County." The CROP Walks, churches and individuals have been a big financial help to Love Inc. as well as Hastings High School students. ^ATTEND SERVICES L QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Paste* Susan Word (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coad Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m., Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH O» CHRIST. P.O. Boa 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jeftenon) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 am.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting al 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7 00 p.m Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings Area Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video senes ‘Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. , ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan erf the Anglican Catholic Church of lhe Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commomon. 5.00 p.m Evening Prayer. 1928 3ook of Common pm er used at a'l services. HASTINGS FIRST FRESYBERTER1AN CHURCH. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE. 1716 Noah Bawl Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 7 - 9:30 and 1100 Morning Worship Services Nursery provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11:20 Children's Church; 4:00 Middle School Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting Tuesday • 7:15 Stephen Ministry training Wednesday ■ 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday - 12:00 Lenten Lun­ cheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 948-2330. Sunday Services: 9:45 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan a m. - Bible CUsks for ail ages; 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Senior 10 40 a.m. - Morning Worship; Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst. 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 • Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday p.m. - Evening Praise Thurvda* School 9:45 aun.. Classes for all 7:30pm Bible Study. Prayer and ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Youth Groups Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6 00. Evening Service. HOPE UNITED METHODIST Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; CHURCH. M 37 South al M 79 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ practice. day morning 9:45 am.. Sunday School. 1100 a.m.. Morning Wor THORNAPPLE VALLEY ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. WORD OF FAITH 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Nursery for all services, transporta­ Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor tion provided to and from morning Church office phone 948-2549 services Prayer meeting. 7:00 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 p.m Wednesday and 11:15. Sunday Childrens CHUkCH or GOD. 7* DAY. BrtieU. MiddfK Service. 10 . « <ad> Sountay CUI 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 Church. Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for ail services Bring the »hole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd., 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent HASTINGS ASSEMBLY T)F GOD. 1674 West State Road.. DeHon Area Brwham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7« p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Children HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHuDlST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Mondays; Childrens Choir 3: 00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: NarcotKs Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Friday. March 5 - World Day of Prayer; Visually Impaired Persons (V.I.P.) 9:30 a.m.m Thursday. March 4 Lenten Lunch/Worship al First Presbyterian Church. 12 .00 noon to 1:00 p.m. — message by Jack Walker. CPA. from St. Rose of Lima Church. Friday. March 5 V.I.P.’s. Saturday. March 6 - PM Gathering informal Folk Music Worship Service 7:00 p.m. Tues­ day. March 9 - Hi-Nooner* Potluck/Program 12:00 noon; LOVE. Inc Board 12:00 noon; Barry County Habitat fur Humanity Board and Committees 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. March 10 - Prayer Groupo 11:00 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon 12:00 noon (child care available) Thursday. March II Lenten Lunch/Worship al First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. — message by Sharon Olson. Mental Health Ad­ ministrator. from Dowling Country Chapel U.M. Church. Sunday. March 14 ■ Battle Creek Boy Choir Concert 4:00 p.m Tuesday. March 16 - U.M. Men Dinner and Pro­ gram 6:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHLRCH. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Khib or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions’’ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Servers: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 7 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. March 4 10:00 Journey of Faith. 6:30 Children * Choir; 7:00 Stephen Support. 7:30Choraliers; 8:00 AA. Saturday. March 6 - 9:30 Conf 5; 1000 Cantor Practice; 3:00 Adult Clas*. 3:15 Family Movie. 8:00 NA. Monday. March 8 - 7:00 Women of Faith. Tuesday. March 9 - 10:00 Journey of Faith; 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. March' 10 10:00 Wordwatchers. 4: 00 Organ Lesson; 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vesper* HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are. Worship Service at 9:25 a.m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School at 10 50 a m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting Tuesday, al 7:00 p.m. The topK will be a continuation of "The Pnvilegc of Prayer.” The com­ munity is invited Our First Quarter Business Meeting will be Tuesday. March 2. 8:10 p.m. Our Communi­ ty ServKe Center. 502 E. Green Street, provide* good quality. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Houis of operation are Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon Please call lhe Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Donation* of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the bu- mess hours noted above He credits Hastings High School's annual "Senior Charily Drive for not mly helping fi­ nancially hut for pulling Love s story in the that day. 'My husband left,' one might say. He had the income. I have nothing. I have the house and lhe kids and I don't know how we're going to pay for next month because there's no settlement yet' and they just sit here and cry for awhile. "I say, 'it's all right to cry, but you will public eye. "I've attended National Love Inc. meetings and I’ve told them about Hastings High School and they're just in shock. I don't think there's any other high school that has done that major of a fund raiser to help Love Inc. like Hastings High School," he said. Anonymous donations from individuals come out of this. You'll be able to look back and say 'we turned a comer and it's going to workout.' Sometimes we re here just to hold a hand have been a blessing, too. On the average, between 110 and 115 families are helped every month. "We want to thank lhe people of Barry County for helping us to do that. "We have people referring people to us that don't even know much about Love Inc. and encourage them and give them a hug. We've got some neat hugs that I wish I could but they've heard the name and know that Love Inc. is part of the community," Reid have come to Love Inc. Last December 121 clients sought help. The monthly figure jumped to 169 in January. "The most we ever had was a few yean ago when we had 190 families in one month. We've averaged 107 families a month last refer back to lhe 61 churches, all the hugs that sometimes come from people just glad that somebody listened, that somebody was here. How can you pul a dollar value on It?" From 1983 through 1992. 10572 clients said. Verifying needs of people who say they need help is one of the reasons Love Inc. was originally established. After a need is verified. Love has a network of 61 churches In lhe county and also works with a variety of governmental human services agencies and other organizations to find solutions to people's problems. About 3,000 people have had a pan in the success of Love, Inc. during its first 10 yean. Reid said. They include contact people in the year. "Already this year we've seen 40 new families that we've never seen before, a lot of different folks who never expected to be here are racing crisis...But it's nice lo know that the help is there for whoever. If they truly need the help, there's a way out. "Our theme scripture has meant a lot to me over our 10 yean." Reid said. That’s I John 3:18 which says. "Let's not just say we love people, let's show It by our action. Talk is cheap...There are so many things that are easy to say but. it’s another thing to do it." Reid said. Some problems that Love gets involved with aren't as easy as dispensing a food voucher or arranging for temporary shelter. "We've had some real heartaches." Reid said. "I still remember lhe year when within a month we had three young moms die churches who have helped in a variety of ways, board members, lhe office staff and others. "Our goal is to help every individual that comes in here get back on their feet. Some are facing a one time temporary need and we're here to help them." Reid said. "Some say I'm embarrassed lo be here' and I tell them. The day is going to come when you are going to be able to help someone else.' "We have Moms silting across the desk and we put our Kleenex through a workout | ^^^Ruth^M^H^wood M. Carlson GRAND RAPIDS - Anna M. Carlson, 94, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, March 1, 1993 at Luther Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Carlson was bom in Lithuania on September 15, 1898. She is survived by daughter, Linnea (Lynne) and Harvey Docker of Middleville; grandchil­ drec: Gary and Kim Docker, Mary and David Rudd, Sandra and Bernie Kilmartin, Robert and Kelly Docker; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 3 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend F.L. Faber of Peace Reformed Church officiating. Burial was it Rosedale Memorial Park. WAYLAND - Gertrude E. (Wilson) Wieraema, 78. went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 28. 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Wiersema is survived by one son, William H. (Karen) Wiersema Jr., of Irons; two grandsons; William III and Scott; two great­ grandchildren, William David and Krysha Luon; one sister, Sarah Wissner of Wyoming; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Wiersema and grandson David Wilson Wiersema. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2 st the Rest Lawn Memorial Park Chapel. Grand Rapids with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. ______ Henry Bachinski | HASTINGS - Henry Bachinski. 78, of 996 Gerke Drive. Thomapple Lake, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 24,1993 at Pennock Hospiul. Mr. Bachinski was bora on February 18, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Julia (Weiss) Bachinski. He was raised in Gary, Indiana and attended schools there. He was married to Beulah Carpenter on September 9,1939. He moved to their preaent home on Thornapple Lake in 1956 from Gary, Indiana. He was employed as an automobile mechan­ ic most of his working life. Mr. Bachinski is survived by his wife, Beulah; five step-grandchildren, f. e step­ great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Bachinski of Reeds Port, Oregon, Thomas Bachinski of Robert, Indiana; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Ralph Carpenter on February 11. 1993. Private services were held Friday. February 26 at the Calvary Cemetery in Portage, Indiana. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. said. 'We have some people who have been adopted by a church and they are now attending that church." And besides helping with physical needs. Love Inc. can bolster that by praying for the person or inviting them to church. "We'll help you look for work, but we're going to be praying for you. also, that you'll be able to find something' is a typical attitude one of lhe churches might convey, be said. Volunteers have played an important role in Love Inc. "Our volunteer hours now have exceeded* 14,000. Thai's a lot of hours." Reid said. Information referrals, drop ins. call ins and call outs at lhe Love Inc. office total more than 60,000 during the past decade. He calls those "amazing figures" considering the fact that Love Inc. is only open four hours a day (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), five days a week." Volunteers in lhe officer, partnership churches and everyone who gives their time, finances and prayers are integral parts of Love Inc.'s success." Reid said. "We're looking forward, probably In May, to having an appreciation banquet Our goal is to try to get all those who were Involved in the early going...There were tour directors who had different parts of the job before I came along. Our goal is to get all four of those to come and honor them as well as the other volunteers for all they've done. We're also hoping to have Pat Johnson, director of affiliates, come from the National Love foe. to be our speaker that night. She used to be program director in the state of Washingtai, and she's one of the moat dynamic speakers. James A. Parker NASHVILLE - Ruth M. Heywood, 79, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home, Plainwell. Mrs Heywood was bom on January 15, 1914 in Daleville, Indiana, the daughter of Abraham and Rosa (Hinger) Mitcham. She was a retired nurse from Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Heywood is survived by daughter, Donna Walker of Plainwell; son, Alfred Heywood of Jackson; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services arc planned. Burial Reese Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Anna and leave behind 13 children between these three...but all three families had three churches involved ministering to them which I think was really neat.” Love Inc. has an interesting perspective in lhe realm of social services because It II a Christian organization. "We can minister to lhe total person." Reid HASTINGS - James A. Parker, 75, of North Broadway, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Parker was bora on April 18, 1917 in Kalamazoo, the sort of Milo F. and Nellie V. (VanderGroef) Parker. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1935. He was employed from 1937 to 1943 as supervisor for Kalamazoo Stationery Company. He served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 and was a carpenter for 25 years retiring in 1978 from Roon Construction Company. Mr. Parker issurvived by two sons, Richard of Grand Rapids, James E Parker of Marshall; daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Susan) Munting of Kalamazoo; his ex-wife, Mildred Parker of Delton; seven grandchildren; one brother, Gordon E Parker of Hastings; three nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 4, at Ginbach Funeral Home with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial with full Military Honors will be at East Hick­ ory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to Disabled Veterans Association. |Walter A. Johncock| HASTINGS - Walter A. Johncock. 92, of Hastings, passed away Friday, February 26, 1993. Mr. Johncock was boro on April 8,1900 in Prairieville Township, Barry County, the son of Herbert and Kathryn (Brog) Johncock. He was railed in the Delton area and attended rural schools there. He lived primarily in Barry County all his life. His employment included: EW. Bliss Company, Hooker Motor Freight Company, involved in highway construction in Barry County and was engaged in farming. He was a member of Moose Lodge 4628. Mr. Johncock is survived by daughter and husband, Janice and Hervey Hilliker of Hast­ ings; son and wife. Gordon and Sue Johncock of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; two step grandchildren; brother, Earl Johncock of Shelbyville; sister, Hazel Shipp of Delton. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. Respecting Mr. Johncock's wishes there were no funeral services. Burial was at River­ side Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. John H. HHghf CALEDONIA - John H. (Jack) Wright, 60, of Caledonia passed away at his home Satur­ day, February 27, 1993. Mr. Wright was bora on March 19, 1932 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Herschel Wright and Maye McConnell Wright He was a school psychologist at Ken O'Sha Center and for the Kent Intermediate School District. He was the School Psychologist of the year in Michigan in 1985 and was a member of the "Michigan Association of School Psycholo­ gists" and the National Association of School Psychologists". He is survived by his wife, Karen A. Hamersma; son, Kevin 16, and daughter Sara 13; sister and brother-in-law, Roberta and Dr. Irving Colvin of Longwood, Florida; his step­ mother, Ann Wright of Winter Park, Florida; several nieces and nephews and many special caring friends at Ken O’Sha Center. A memorial service was held Wednesday at the DeVries Funeral Chapel in Kentwood with Reverend F.L. Faber officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Dwu&ws Carl E. Senters CALIFORNIA - Carl E. Sentera, 78, of San Diego, California, passed away February 9, 1993 in California. He wax bora at July 24,1914 in Olney, Illi­ nois, lhe son Frank and Henrietta Senters. He resided in Lake Odessa until 1970. He was a lifetime member of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan Lodge 8395, active volunteer at the San Diego Blind Center and past member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club. Mr. Senters is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Pilkimon) Sentera; two sons, Thomas and Terry Semen of San Diego, California; two sisters, Mary George of Grand Rapids, Jean Forintos of Detroit; two brothers, Allen Semen of Lake Odessa, Walter Senters of Spokane, Washington. Memorial services were held Friday, Febru­ ary 12 at the Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary, San Diego, California. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Local arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapels, Lake Odessa. at Clare C. Norris HASTINGS - dare C Noris, 92 of4340 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 2, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Norris was bom August 5, 1900 in Johnstown Township in Barry County the son of John and Jessie (Tarbell) Norns. He was raised in Johnstown Township attending Briggs Country School and later Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Mr. Norris was a life long resident of Barry County, residing at his present address since 1963. He married Hazel McClelland in 1926. She preceeded him in death in 1975. He married Hilda James in 1975. She preceeded him in death in 1977. Mr. Norris married Katherine (Hoffineyer) Tilburt April 14, 1978. He was employed as a custodian fa Delton Kellogg Schools; he was a tester fa the Dairy Herd Improvemem Association; he was engaged in fanning west of Lacey fa many years. He also served as Johnstown Township Clerk. Mr. Norris was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church; long time 4-H leader, a member of Wally Byam Air Stream Trailer Club; a member of the former Briggs United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; son, Wayne Norris of Hickory Corners; step daughters: Marlene Bruce, Kay Ward, and Roberta Douglas of Hastings, and Betsy Sola-. mie of Augusta; step sons: Robert Tilburt of Fenton and Jon Tilburt of Kentwood; 26 grand­ children and 41 great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his son, Alton John Norris in 1975 and his infant son, Hugh Norris; one brother and four sisters. Visitation will be Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 &m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in astings. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5. at 11:00 p.m. at Hastings First Baptist Church. Reverend Kevin Shorkey will officiate. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First Baptist Church Library Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 — Page 7 FINANCIAL Social News^ FOCUS fumahni by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. A new tax wrinkle could eat up a big part of your pension Waltz-Boulter to wed in June Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waltz of Hickory Comers announce the engagement of their daughter. Shelley Marie, to George “Turk” Leroy Boulter, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Boulter of Delton. The wedding will take place in June. Steward-Bever plan July wedding The engagement of Jennifer J. Steward, Delton, to Donald L. Bever Jr.. Kalamazoo has been announced by their parents. Dur­ wood and Susan Steward and Donald and Judy Bever. all from Delton. The bride-elect attends Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is a nanny for Mik and Shelle DeBoef. The groom-elect is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is a supervisor at Murco’s. The couple is planning a July 31 wedding. Hastings City Bank has personnel changes Robert E. Picking, chief executive officer and president of Hastings City Bank, has an­ nounced, on behalf of the board of directors, the following staff developments: Mark A. Kolanowski has joined the staff as a loan officer in the Hastings office. Jane E. Ridley has moved to the Hastings office as collections supervisor. Aletha L. Titus has moved to the Mid­ dleville office as branch supervisor. Kolanowski comes to Hastings City Bank from National Bank of Detroit, where he serv­ ed as branch manager. He graduated from Alma College in 1986. where he was granted a bachelor’s degree in business. He is current­ ly pursuing a master of business administra­ tion degree through Western Michigan University. He and his wife. Susan, reside in Hastings. Ridley has worked for Hastings City Bank continually since March of 1980. Her previously held positions include loan ad­ ministrator and Middleville branch supervisor. Titus joined Hastings City BAnk in June 1989 as Caledonia teller supervisor. She was promoted to loan administrator in 1990. Open house to honor , Richard Count's 60th Give generations When Tim Rose and his family from Fort Ord, Calif., came home for a Christmas visit, they were able to have a five generations picture taken. They are (from left, front) great-great grandmother Ona Hinckley, great­ grandmother Petie Latta, 3-month-old Brayana Rae Rose, (back, from left) grandmother Mary Rose and the baby's father, Tim Rose. Except Tim and his daughter, all are residents of Nashville. Barry County Marriage Licenses: Keith Rudolph Hodgemire. Plainwell and Deborah Jo Vickery. Plainwell Brian Thomas Morton. Hastings and Indya Kay Barlow. Hastings Harold Dean Barnum. Shelbyville and Cheryl Ann Lance. Shelbyville. Harlan Jerry Scobey. Hastings and Barbra Elaine Schleh. Hastings. Family and friends are invited to a 60th bir­ thday open house in honor of Richard Count Sunday. March 7. from I to 4 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Ill Church St.. Middleville. Casual western attire is suggested. Your presence is the only gift requested. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY If you arc among the thousands of workers covered by an employer-sponsored pension plan whose lose their jobs, change employers or retire after 1992. you need to know about a new tax rule that could eat up a large pan of your retirement benefits. When Congress extended jobless benefits last year, it paid for the extension in pan with a 20 percent federal income lax withholding requirement on lump-sum distributions from qualified retirement plans. You can avoid the withholding, though, if you know the rules. Prior to 1993. when employees left employ­ ment. they typically look their money from their company pension plan and either paid the taxes due or rolled the distribution over within 60 days into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), where it continued to grow tax-deferred. Now. a miscalculation could wind up costing you a fifth of your retirement next egg. If you leave your employer, there are three ways to avoid the mandatory 20 percent withholding of your pension distribution: (1) have your employer complete a “direct rollover’’ into an IRA of your choice. (2) have your employer do a “direct rollover" in­ to your new employer’s plan or (3) arrange to leave the money in your present plan. The key is that your employer handles the direct rollover for you; therefore, you don’t take direct distribution of the money. Here are your options and their consequences: 1) Leave your pension with your former employer. If your employer allows this, the money will continue to grow tax-deferred. Remember, make certain your employer will allow you to leave your money in the plan. 2) Cash distribution. If the distribution is made directly payable to you. it will be reduc­ ed by the new mandatory 20 percent withholding. Additionally, the total amount will be taxable, and if you’re under age 55. there may be an additional 10 percent penalty for early withdrawal. 3) Receive payment and re-deposit it into an IRA or new employer's plan. Again, your distribution will be reduced by the 20 percent withholding. This can be recovered if you deposit an amount equal to the entire distribu­ tion into an IRA or other qualified plan within 60 days. For example, a $ 100,000 distribution would leave you with $80,000 after the mandatiry $20,000 withholding. To recoup that $20,000. you must roll over the entire $100,000 distribution. This means that you must come up with $20,000 in cash to make up for lhe amount withheld. 4) Begin receiving periodic payments from your employer’s plan. Some employer plans allow you to select a monthly lifetime benefit or a benefit payable for a certain number of years. This is taxed as ordinary income as it is received. 5) Have your employer roll the distribution directly into an IRA or another qualified plan for you. Your money will continue to grow tax-deferred with no immediate withholding penalties. This option is similar to the old rollover, except your employer must handle the transaction on your behalf or must give you a check made payable to your IRA or qualified retirement plan trustee or custodian (e.g., "XYZ Trustee for lhe IRA of John Doe”). These new pension payout regulations can be confusing as well as costly. If you leave your employer for any reason and have retire­ ment funds coming to you. consult your tax professional. An informed decision about what to do with your distribution will help en­ sure that you enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Delton kids in trouble shooting competition Student auto technicians from Delton Kellogg High School are putting their written skills to the test tonight in the first phase of the annual Chrysler/AAA trouble-shooting contest. The automotive skills exam will get under way al 7 p.m. at the Allegan Area VocationalTechnical Center. Schools finishing among the top 10 on toe written exam will compete in the trouble­ shooting "hands-on” stale finals competition May 13 in Grand Rapids. The best team in the state then will qualify for the national trouble­ shooting contest June 14 in Washington D.C. Jerry Basch. AAA Michigan community safety services manager, said. The purpose of the trouble-shooting competition is to en­ courage automotive students to pursue careers in this profession. Through this contest, automotive students are able to earn scholar­ ships for the education needed for jobs in automotive services." Nationally, about 8.000 students will com­ pete in this year’s contest for more than $1.2 million in scholarships and prizes. UL.948-8051 Legal Notice The site of the new Pro Line factory and Flexfab Horizons International offices, on Cook Road, Just off West State Street (Gun Lake Road) In Hastings. ProLine moves into newly renovated facility Spurred by a more than 50 percent increase sales of its bows and accessories, the Pro Line Co. has moved into a newly renovated 55.000-sqvare-foo< building on Cook Road, just outside of the Hastings city limits. The company left its building just to the east of Flexfab on Gun Lake Road and moved into what used to house the Big Wheel retail store. Pro Line’s management team of Terry Ploot. Steve Steward, Ken Smith and Mike Kessenich attribute Pro Line’s boost in sales to two factors — independent dealers and pro­ duct innovation. "We’ve stayed with our policy of selling Pro Line bows only through independent ar­ chery dealers.’’ said Ploot. “No discount stores, mail-order houses and the like. Our dealers and retail customers have recognized the value of professional sales and service.’’ Pro lane’s introduction of the "Point Blank’’ series of bows in 1988. followed by the in-line riser "New Wave" series in 1991 set new industry standards for speed and per­ formance in compound bows. “We’ve made product development a priority." said Ploot. "Pro Line has always built good bows, but we were hearing a call for more speed, greater stability and better handling. We answered that call, and the response has been all that we hoped for." Pro Line’s entire manufacturing and ad­ ministrative operations have been moved into the newly-renovated facility, as well as the of­ fices of its parent corporation. Flexfab Horizons International. fr Cosmetologist Needed nS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that o propo»ol Ordinance has been submitted to th* Township Board of tho Charter Township of Rutland which, if adopted, will assume responsibility for administration and enforcement of certain portion* of tho Stole Con­ struction code Act of 1972 (1972 PA 230). a* amended, and the State Construction Codo pro­ mulgated thereunder, within tho political boun­ daries of tho Charter Township of Rutland: and to provide for tho design of an enforcing agency to discharge the responsibilities of the Township village, city or county for joint administration and enforcement horaundor; and to provide for th* establishment of a fee schedule by tho Township Civil remedies for tho violation of this Ordinance or tho portions of tho Act or State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein, and to repeal all existing Township Or­ dinances in conflict herewith. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tho full text following public places situated within tho Charter Township for inspection by the general public: 1. Office of the Township Clerk. 2. Riverview Grocery. 3. Potion Monument. 4. Barry County Rood Commission. 5. Northview Grocery. 6. Barry County Fairgrounds. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Or­ dinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at it* next regular meeting to be held at th* Charter Township Hall on Wednesday. March 10. 1993 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Barbara J. Bedford. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2441 Heath Rood Hasting*. Michigan 49058 (3/4) (416)948-2194 M caii... Lifestyles R 945-5444 or 367-41764 - NOTICE Prairieville Township Board of Review NOTICE Is hereby given that the Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, March 8, 1993 at the Prairieville Township Hall to receive and review the 1993 assessment roll. • NOTICE * PLOWING SNOW FROM DRIVEWAYS INTO PAVED HIGHWAYS IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL. While clearing up often the first significant snowfall of the year snowplow drivers en­ countered many instances where snow and slush had been deposited from driveways on­ to the road surface and shoulder creating a hazardous situation for vehicular traffic. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairie Township that the new assessment will be subjected to Inspection March 1,1993 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., In the Village of Prairieville. The Board of Review will meet on the following days: Monday, March 8, 1993: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon and 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 1993: 1:30 p.m. • 4:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. • 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1993: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT 623-2664 Please be prepared to give your property number and location of property. By letter acceptable to March 20, 1993 AG: 1.0183 Comm: 1.0000 IND: 1.0000 Res: 1.1704 DEV: 1.3137 RATIO Please be reminded that this practice was made unlawful by Public Act No. 82 of 1978 which in part reads "A person shall not deposit, or cause to be deposited, snow, ice or slush on any roadway or highway." Persons found in violation of this statute could receive a written citation from law en­ forcement agencies. Barry County Road Commission Agricultural................................................49.10 Commercial................................................50% Industrial.................................................... 50% Residential................................................42.72 Developmental.........................................38.07 MULTIPLIER 1.0183 1.0000 1.0000 1.1704 1.3137 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause be shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, In their judg­ ment make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. d Q<jyln^ Sup<rvitor �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 Legal Notices NOTICE Of MOVTOAGf FOMCLOtUM SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of o mor19090 mode by BOURDO t SONS. A MICHIGAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Raymond Bourdo (now deceased), limited partner. Jeffrey Bourdo. general partner, and Michael Bourdo. general partner, (collectively "Mortgagor"), to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corpora­ tion having its principal office at 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated August 4. 1986. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on August 7. 1986 in Libor 1120. page 535. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds far Barry County. Michigan on August 7. 1986 in Liber 438. Pogo 59 (the Mortgage'*). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL wos subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known as AGRIBANK. FCB (the "Mortgagee"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby doclores the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of tho date of this Notice there is claimed to bo due for principal and interest on the Mortgage tho sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Two and 80/100 Dollars ($58,402.80). No suit or pro­ ceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by tho Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay tho above amount, with interest, os provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including tho attorney foe allowed by law. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale. the Mortgage will be foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged promises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993. at nine o'clock in tho forenoon. Tho promises covered by tho Mortgage are situated in tho Township of Martin. County of Allegan, and in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State ol Michigan, ond ore described as fallows: PARCEL 1: The East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4 and tho Northeast 1 /4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of tho Southwest fractional 1 /4. all in Section 6. Town 2 North. Rango 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Also conveying herewith a right-of-way 33 foot wide along the East side of promises lying bet­ ween the above described promises ond tho highway to the North thereof, for tho purposes of ingress and ogress between tho said promises os heroin convoyed ond the said highway. PARCEL 2: Commencing ot tho North 1 /4 Post of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence South 90 degrees 0000" West on the North line of said Section 489.86 feet to tho place of beginning of this description, thence South 0 degrees 13'15" West 409.61 feet, thence South 15 degrees 44*35 West 257.0 foot, thence South 35 degrees 1059" West 83.78 feet, thence South 69 degrees 2040 West 533.62 feet, thence South 7 degrees 0218 West 405.87 foot to the East and West 1 /8 lino of the Northwest 1 /4. thence North 89 degrees 5903 West on tho East and West 1/8 line 1197.37 foot to a point South 89 degrees 59*03" East 33.0 foot from the West 1/8 post of tho Nor­ thwest 1/4, thence North 0 degrees 02'42" East parallel to tho West line of said Section 1316.38 foot to tho North lino of said section, thence North 90 degrees 00*00* East on tho North section line 1865.76 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 3: The West 3/8 of tho Southeast 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Rango 11 West. Martin Township. Allegan County. Michigan. Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-of-way of record; together with oil the tenements, hereditaments, ond appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining: Notice is further given that tho length of the redemption period will bo twelve (12) months from tho date of sale. Doted: February 18. 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known as AGRIBANK. FCB. Mortgagee i imomy niiiegonos WARNER. NORCROSS 8 JUDO 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616)459-6121 (3/11) bE th* Regular Maetav FIUUWKVXE TOWtWP BOARD January 13. 1993 Normojean Campbell. Vkkey Nottingham. Lloyd Goyings. Teresa Miller, ond Kevin Tobin. All present. Bernards Museum update (K. Koehler). PtZ Board have questionnaire prepared for residents to update "Township Master Land Use PlanApproved reappointment PLFD Officers until next regular meeting. Approved training seminar P/Z administrator. Approved legal costs to establish assessment district to improve cast Shore Dr Ke Little Long Lake. Approved Acceptance of low bid to remove con­ taminated soil BPH site. Approved pay increase for Betty Tobias os Depu­ ty Clerk. Reappoint Bob Kull, to the Board of Review. (1993 and 1994) Approved outstanding bills: $3,750.48. Meeting adjourned 10:00 p.m. Normaneo Campbell. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Goyings (3/4) State af WHcMgan tot the Orcutt Court (MOEW TO ANSWER File No 90 462 CH HON. RICHARD M SHUSTER ALETA K. GORDON Plaintiff MICHAEL 8 GORDON Defendant David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHULIPS & DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 At a session of said Court held in the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, on the 1st day of February. 1993. Present: Honorable Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge. On the 30th day of November. 1992. on action was filed by Aleto K. Gordon. Plaintiff, against Michael 8. Gordon. Defendant, in this Court to ob­ tain a Judgement of Divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Michael B. Gordon shall answer or take such other oction os may be permitted by law on or before the 19th day of April. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief demanded in th* complaint filed in this Court. Richord M. Shuster Circuit Judge David A. Dimmers (P15793) Attorney for Plaintiff DIMMERS McPHULIPS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (3/4) State of MkMgau Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DoceSewt'a Retete File No. 93-21091-SE Estate of Albert J. Averill. Deceased. Social Security No. 368-01-5514. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on March 25. 1993. ot 9:30 o.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Kevin B. Averill requesting that Kevin B. Averill be appointed personal represen­ tative of the estate of Albert J. Averill, deceased, who lived ot 3140 Sandy Beach Rood. Wayland. Michigan and who died December 26. 1989. ond re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated July 13. 1968. be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the e«tote will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. February 26. 1993 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 KEVIN B. AVERILL BY: Richard J. Hudson 3140 Sondy Beach Rood Wayland Ml 49348 (3/4) AeKvxu^rowwwxr*bcmuIo December 9. 1992 Present: Mike Joger. Lloyd Goyings. Normojean Campbell, ond Kevin Tobin. Absent: Teresa Miller. Adopted Ordinance *81 revisions to Township Zoning Ordinance "Planned Unit Developments." Accepted resignation of Mike Joger. effective 12/27/92. Appointed Deputy Treasurer Vickey Not­ tingham to Treasurer effective 2/28/92. Appointed Goyings ond Nottingham to SWBCSA Appointed Nottingham to Dolton District Library Appointed Campbell Pre Registration Fee '10.00 '15.00 CLASSES: Planning/Zoning Approved reimbursement for training course Police Chief. Approved Petty Cosh account ($250.00). Approved Outstanding Bills: $25,273.98. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m. Normojean Campbell. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Goyings (3/4) We also cany: REGISTER NOW Using the DUITALL FABRIC MASTER you can create over 100 unique designs to enhance any room of your home. This method of no-sew window treatments can be adapted to tit any decora­ ting scheme. After attending this seminar you will be able to decorate your own windows with a custom look without the cus­ tom price. Leam in about an hour all you will need to know to create bows, flowers, knots, bishop sleeves, rosettes and much more. to Appointed Goyings to GL5WA Board. Tom Guthrie ond Lee Sequin reappointed to board of review. (1993 and 1994) Approved Liability Insurance ot some level os previous year. Approved Superior billing of $5,000 for BPH gas tank contamination clean up from leakage and budget amendment for some. Approved use of monies from future sole of Old Library Building for New Library Building Fund. Approved appointment of Tobin to EMS Board. Approved extension of PLFD Officers to 1/13/93 Linoleum Wallpaper Ceramic Learn to Create Custom Window Treatments without Sewing! Hardwoods Carpeting Window Treatments REE InStore Monday, March 22 7:00 p.m. at Brown’s Custom Interiors 945-2479 221 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 H Monday & Friday 10-7 Tuesday-Tnursday 10-5:30 Saturday 10-3 Ann Landers Son hates step-mom Dear Ann Landers: 1 am the father of two sons bom out of wedlock to two different women. I fathered one when 1 was a teen­ ager. and the second was bom during a rela­ tionship in college. Although both women wanted marriage. 1 felt it would be a mistake because of my immaturity and lack of finan­ cial security. I’ve been a "hands-on” father, even though both boys have stepfathers. I pay child sup­ port and keep informed about their school grades and sports activities. My parents also take an active interest in their grandsons. A year ago. I met the right woman and finally settled down. Since my marriage, the arrangement with my sons has not changed. They spend every weekend at my home. I also take them out to dinner or a movie at least twice a month in between weekend visits. We all have a good relationship. The boys proudly carry my surname. The problem is my youngest son. "Dan­ ny,” who is now 10. He has been giving my wife a very hard time. On weekends, he refuses to take any orders from her, including simple things like turning off the television or getting ready for breakfast. He has told her. "Shut up. You are not my mom." 1 demand­ ed that he apologize, but his behavior has not improved. My wife goes to great lengths to prepare nice meals for his visits. He makes fun of her efforts, calls her cooking "slop" and barely touches his food. The final straw came two weeks ago. when he urinated on lhe brand new carpet in front of my wife. He thought it was funny. I wasn't home al the time. His mother told us that Danny has exhibited no behavior or discipline problems at home or in school. My wife has done nothing to deserve this abuse, yet he seems to hate her. What should we do? -No Slate. No Chy, Please Dear No City: That 10-yearold is in desperate need of counseling. He must be made to understand that his behavior is totally unacceptable and that he must talk openly about his angry feelings in order to get rid of them. Meanwhile, your wife should not be a door­ mat. She has the right to insist that Danny show her the proper respect. She should also Bedford Elementary to host open house Bedford Elementary School, 315 Hutchin­ son Road, has scheduled an open house for Sunday, March 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by and reminisce before the school is demolished in April to make way for the new school, which will open this September. The school, which was built in 1926, now houses kindergarten through fourth grades. Former students, teachers, and staff may come and visit with family and friends, tour the schoo’. look at past photographs, and help commemorate the ending of one era and the beginning of another for Bedford School. For further information, call the school of­ fice at 964-4877. Legal Notices Default having been mod* in the conditions of a cartain mortgage executed by Michael R. Clark, a •ingle man. of 4224 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. Mortgagor, to the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association (now known as Eaton Federal Savings Bonk), of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States. Mortgagee, dated March 23. 1987 ond recorded in the office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 24. 1987 in Libor 448. Pages 192. 193 ond 194, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on March 4. 1993, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and 61/100 Dollars $36,154.61). ond said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately duo and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagor and no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of solo contained in said Mortgage has become operative: NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the promises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the Court House at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. April 15. 1993, at 1:30 o'clock local time in the afternoon of sold day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Nine ond Three Quarters percent (9.75%) per annum interest legal costs, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mor­ tgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to pro­ tect its interest in the premises, which sa>d premises ore described in said Mortgage as follows to-wit: Land located in Baltimore Township. Barry Coun­ ty. State of Michigan described as follows: A Parcel of land in the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner ol the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of the Northeast Frac­ tional 1 /4 of soid Section 6. thence North 320 feet, thence West 1048.88 feet, thence South 320 feet, thence East 1048.88 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be twelve (12) mon­ ths from the time of such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 South Cochron Avenue Charlotte. Mich^on 48813 Doted: March 4. 1993 (4/1) have your permission to punish him as you would if he misbehaves in her home. "Positive1 helps Ann Dear Ann Landers: 1 have been reading your column ever since I was in junior high and am now the mother of three children, two of them in the same junior high I attended. 1 would like to know how you keep your blood pressure from going through the roof when you receive so many letters from kooks, weirdos, screwballs and ignorant fools who make fun of your hair-do and ask if your teeth are real. Mean, insulting letters have got to bother you. yet you never seem to lose your cool or tell them off. How do you manage to keep the lid on? What’s your secret? San Antonio Reader Dear San Antonio: The kooks and weirdos do not bother me in the least because for every one of them there are thousands of intelligent, supportive readers like you who let me know they appreciate my column. In the words of that great song from the '40s. I "accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and don't mess with Mr. In-Between." Gem of the Day: If you want to succeed, be like a duck: Above the surface, serene and calm, but below the surface, paddle like crazy. Giri needs help disorder which was causing the misery in my life. I still live as far away from my family as possible, but we write letters and occasionally visit. With all the signs I put out. I can't understand why no one ever bothered to take me to a doctor. If the girl described in the let­ ter is anything like I was, she is being as mean to herself as she is to her family. That sad young lady has a long, difficult road ahead, and I pray her family doesn't make her walk that road alone. — Columbus, Ga. Dear Ga.: Thank you for a letter that reflects a great deal of insight and empathy. Here's another response w ith a different spin from a mother: Drugs changed son Dear Ann Landers: The letter from the woman with the teen-age stepdaughter who is a handful was a perfect description of my son at the same age. “Johnny" had always been an easygoing, delightful child. Suddenly we noticed an alar­ ming personality change. He became hostile and secretive and got into one mess after another. Finally, he was kicked out of school for using drugs. We were shocked. Kids are incredibly clever at hiding their ad­ dictions. We learned that drugs had created a chemical imbalance in his brain and his poor eating habits added to the problem. In the morning. Johnny's blood sugar was so low his tantrums and violent behavior were frighten­ ing. if 1 could keep things calm until he'd eaten breakfast, he would behave in a civil manner, but nothing can work when a person is into drugs. Johnny's addiction led to crime and he finally ended up in prison. Now. at age 33. he has been clean for five years and is leading a responsible life. A religious conversion in prison, along with a drug rehabilitation pro­ gram sponsored by the Salvation Army, helped turn our son around. Johnny's relationship with the family is very good now. and we are proud of him and thankful. We owe a huge debt to the Salvation Army. It does a beautiful job. - Vancouver. Wnh. Dear Ann Landers: This is for the woman whose 15-year-old stepdaughter is hostile. 1 never spit at or hit my parents, but I was local­ ly obnoxious — the queen of passiveaggressive behavior. I knew how to drive everyone in my family nuts. By the time 1 was 15. 1 was an emotional and physical wreck. I bottled up every emotion and had migraine headaches, stomach cramps and fainting spells. I also had bouts of depression and carved on my arms with razor blades in preparation for the day 1 would kill myself. My parents believed I was "a rebellious teen" and would grow out of it. They insisted I was faking illness to get attention and refus­ ed to lake me to a doctor. 1 was given iron pills which they believed were a cure-all and forced to attend social functions that 1 hated. When I was 19. I landed in a college counselor's office, and that was the beginning of my recovery. It took 12 years before I ac­ cepted the fact that 1 had a severe mood Dear Van.: Hundreds of parents wrote let­ ters similar to yours. Meanwhile, when you readers see a Salvation Army kettle, please drop something in it. I can tell you. the Salva­ tion Army is truly wonderful, as "Van­ couver” has testified. Gem of the Day: The best response to a cruel, mean-spirited attack is silence. Let it stand, unanswered, naked, where all can witness its ugliness. Is life passisng you by? Want to improve your social skills? Writefar Ann Landers' new booklet, “How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size-envelope and a check or money order far $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News: ____________________________________________ The Lake Odessa Feed and Store and Literary Society had another successful even­ ing Saturday. The auditorium was nearly fill­ ed. The "Happy Tones” returned to provide opening music to set the theme, for intermis­ sion and concluding music. A Lansing trio. "Second Opinion." was a popular addition, with the female vocalists playing guitar and banjo. They were Sally Potter. Pat Madden-Roth and Betsy Clinton. Clifford Randall made his initial appearance as a story teller. At intermission, Friends of the Library served cookies and punch and more of Robert Gierman’s renowned peanut brittle The next show will be July 17 at the village nark in Lake Odessa. Jessica McNeil, daughter of Clay and Janis McNeil of Goddard Road in Sebewa Township, was one of the three honorees last week at a social event hosted by the Lansing chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Jessie, who attends Lakewood Junior High School in Woodland, along with girl students from Williamston and Grand Ledge had earlier won an American History Month essay contest. The topic of the essays was Famous Landmarks of the American Revolution. The program was held at the Okemos Community Church. Each winner read her essay and received a bronze medal and an American History Certificate of Award. Jessica had also a winner last year when the competition was on Famous Women of the Revolution. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets next week Thursday, March 11, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be from the State of Michigan Library. The Page Memorial Building has all the siding on the several gables and they are painted or stained. The shingles are not yet applied to the roof, but the roofing paper seems to be keeping out any moisture. Jeanne Mulford of one of the "downriver” communities south of Detroit was an over­ night guest of her aunt. Marian Klein, after at­ tending the funeral of her aunt. Marian McDowell, on Saturday afternoon. Brent Bailey who is serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserves at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Miss., came home for the weekend to attend the McDowell funeral. Lake Odessa Order of Eastern Star Lodge >315 will meet for its monthly business and ritual meeting Tuesday. March 9. at 8 p.m. Joan McCaul. Worthy Matron, will soon an­ nounce the annual Friendship Night. Grace Gray has returned to her home on Sixth Avenue after several months at Cumberland Manor at Lowell. Don and Marge McDowell returned to Florida, leaving Saturday afternoon after be­ ing home for the funeral of their sister-in-law. The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet next week Wednesday. March 10. at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Pastor Keith McIver will bring a message on Lent. The second store in the (original) Lowry block on Tupper Lake Street now houses a karate school. In Monday's village election four can­ didates will vie for three seats. Steven Secor chose not to run due to increased respon­ sibilities with Lakewood Public Schools. The four running are Wes Myers. Tim Tromp. Bill Riggs and Jerry Engle. Myers and Engle are incumbents. Tim Tromp, attorney, formerly served. Riggs, a newcomer, is cur­ rently on the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Community Library. The election is slated to be held at the Page Memorial Building. Real mate transfers involving local people are those of Gerald and Norien Carpenter of Florida to James and Sandra Thompson of Clarksville, David and Joanne Umler to Garry Brodbeck. Phil and Jane McClelland to Clare and Cindy Jackson, Sidney and Louise Melpolder of Saranac to William and Pamela Adair, Gordon and Gwen Klahn to Daniel and Twila Geiger, Kurt and Wendy McDiarmid of Mulliken to Gary and Denise Pennington. Michael Magee, newly elected president of Independent Bank of Ionia, is a cousin of Jill (Grace) Nielsen of Lake Odessa. Mr. Magee’s mother was also a Grace. On Monday the fire whistle sounded at in­ tervals, obviously a testing time, since the siren had to be moved from the roof of the Page Building to the local fire station. It now will be sounded only for severe weather warn­ ings and will be activated from Ionia. A correspondent from Berkeley, Calif., states that about 3.000 homes burned in a massive forest fire about a year ago. The fire came very close to her street, but fortunately the wind direction changed so she could take her valuable papers back into her apartment, and did not have to evacuate. From the city street below, one could see the foundations of many of those houses. Then bare wood began to appear above the foundations. Now some of the wood is painted, as people are rebuilding their homes. The roads to the hillsides are very winding with switchbacks, which makes it understandable why fire trucks had great difficulty going up and why the residents were trapped. The same homes face the hazard of mudslides. Snowmobile tracks abound in alleys and on vacant lots. With seven inches of snow still on the ground on Monday, there should yet be a few days for snow fun. A spring bulletin from the Michigan CROP office states that the Lakewood CROP Walk will be on Sunday. April 25. A Lansing paper reports that Church World Service/CROP volunteers had record high responses to the several crises in 1992. Among them were 35 tons of Michigan beans that were sent to Florida for Hurricane Andrew victims, along with tents and other supplies; 1,150 blankets were distributed in Detroit for homeless peo­ ple; almost $1.8 million was raised, which led the nation for the seventh consecutive year; the Ingham County Food Bank was one of the agencies receiving a large amount of funding from CROP. Locally. Love Inc. in Barry County and Lakewood Community Services receive 25 percent of funds collected by local walkers. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME~ Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Dr. Ethel Williams, Michigan's foremost genealogist by Esther Walton The Rev. Carl Litchfield has twin, the Rev. Glenn Litchfield and brother Joel Litchfield sang at the first combined Lenten service Sunday evening. Dr. Ethel Williams, author of "Know Your Ancestors," circa 1955. Dr. Ethel Williams, an osteopath, is best remembered as tlx author of "Know Your Ancestors: A Guide to Genealogical Research" and many other publications relating to genealogy. Dr. Williams is remembered for helping people find their ancestors, but ironic as it seems, when she died, her obituary had her maiden name wrong. Her maiden name was "Williams" just as her married name was "Williams." Her obituary gave her maiden name as "Harvey." which was her father's middle name. Ethel Williams was bom June 3. 1893. to Richard Harvey Williams and his wife. Allie Burpee Williams. Ethel attended the rural Yankee Springs District School No. 3 just down the road from her home Her father and mother ran a combined grocery store and post office on Yankee Spr­ ings Road in Section 34. Yankee Springs Township. Historically, this was part of the original Yankee Springs settlement. Ethel and her parents moved to Hastings in 1906 so Ethel could attend high school. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1910. Following her love of learning, she graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery in 1914 and look graduate work in medicine at Columbia University. College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was also a graduate of Davenport McLaughlin College. Grand Rapids She studied journalism at the Hoosier in­ stitute in Indiana, medical journalism at the American Medical Association in Chicago and feature writing at the University of California. She studied genealogy al lhe American University and National Archives in Washington. D.C. and at the New York Historical Association in Cooperstown. N.Y. Ethel Williams was reticent. In I960, when asked about her biographical material she said. “I have really meant to do it.. .. but there is so very little to say about me that I have just procrastinated. I have never done anything important.” She then listed six publications she had written: "Smith-Wonderly Family History." two volumes, in 1954; "Original Research on Some Huguenot Families" and "Know Your Ancestors" in 1959. She was assistant editor of "Medical Journal Abstracts." published at Brooklyn, N.Y.; "Index lo Genealogical Periodicals" volume four in 1957 and in I960 she was working on "Bibliography of Source Material on Micl..gan Local History and Genealogy .'* This, along with the publication of "Michigan Heritage" magazine, which she wrote and edited from 1959 io 1973 "Michigan Heritage Magazine." a product of the Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Socie­ ty was widely disseminated. Among its subscribers were the Library of Congress, the New York Slate Historical Association: the A high school photo of Ethel Williams (Photo lent by Allie Smith, 1910.) Los Angeles Public Library, the National Genealogical Society, the Wisconsin and the Tennessee State Library . Il was difficult to find vital information about her. She was married to Franklin O. Ockerblad sometime before 1921. In the Hastings High Yearbook of 1921. she was listed as a 1910 graduate, married to Ockerblad and working in the Columbus (Ohio) City Schools. Her obituary said she was at one time head of the Department of Dermatology and Syphiiology at lhe Vanderbilt Clinic there. In "Who’s Who of American Women" she is reported to have practiced osteopathic medicine in Lansing from 1914 to 1920. It is assumed she went to Columbia about 1920. Her first husband. Franklin Ockerblad. a machinist helper, died working on a locomotive June 15. 1924. in Grand Rapids. The article in the "Grand Rapids Herald" June 16 said "They (he and his wife" moved to Grand Rapids from Columbus. Ohio, four years previously.” Ockerblad was listed as living in Grand Rapids in the 1922 and 1924 city directories and her parents were living at the same ad­ dress. Ethel may have been still in Columbus when he died. She was listed as his widow in the Grand Rapids City Directory of 1925. and working as record librarian at Butterworth Hospital. She was listed as living there until 1931 On March 25. 1932. Ethel Williams Ockerblad married Edwin Gray Williams. Where they lived from 1932 to 1943 is unknown. Mrs. Williams gave a talk in 1954 for the Western Michigan Genealogical Society of Grand Rapids. In a newspaper account of her appearance, she told where she lived from 1943: "At the beginning of lhe second World War. my husband was in government service and we were sent to New York City. It was then that Mrs. Smith (the former Myra Wonderly of Grand Rapids) asked me to do their family history, and I started in genealogical research. Nine years later (1954) I put out a two-volume family history for them." 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Resumes may be included with application. Charlton Park 2545 S. Charlton Park Road Hastings. MI Call... 616-945-3775 Dr. Ethel Williams, college graduate, 1914. (Photo lent by Allie Smith.) She had been research and editorial assis­ tant to Dr. Richard Root Smith at the Grand Rapids Clinic. While she was working on the history. Mrs. Williams also was assistant editor of a medical journal, which was published for medical men in service. By 1950 the Williamses were listed as living in Kalamazoo, where they devoted the rest of their lives to genealogy . Ethel Williams had a busy life. Starting in 1958 she taught a course in genealogy in the Adult Education Program of the Kalamazoo Public Schools. It was through her courses that "Know Your Ancestors" was developed. The superintendent of schools made ar­ rangements for her to publish the book. After its publication, it was adopted as an official text by the Western Reserve Historical Socie­ ty in Cleveland and by historical groups in Alburquerque. N.M. Ethel worked as a volunteer for the State Library, indexing, editing and proof reading. She indexed "The Indiana Magazine of History.” "American Genealogist." the 1850 Morality Census Schedule; the I860 Schedule; the 1890 Census of Union Veterans; and the list goes on and on. All of lhe indexing was done on a typewriter and without the aid of a computer. Illness plagued the couple. In 1960. Ethel had the shingles. Gray (as she called her hus­ band) had surgery and was "very ill," she reported in a 1964 letter to Esher Loughin. a librarian at the Library of Michigan. She developed diabetes the same year. She began to cut back talks and lectures, giving up her genealogy courses for the Kalamazoo Adult Education in 1963. At the age of 71. in 1964 the publication of the "Michigan Heritage" magazine was almost more than she could do Letters bet­ ween Loughin and Williams told of how hard it was for Ethel to keep up the hectic schedule she had set for herself Finally, she could no longer care for herself and her husband. The two of them entered a nursing home in 1973. Ethel died in 1975 at the age of 82. Her husband. Edwin Gray Williams, born Jan. 23. 1880. died at the —e of 101 in 1981. In her hfestime. she was honred in 1961 by Michigan Historical Commission and the Na­ tional Association for State and Local History in America. eoe Sunday, the first of the 1993 Sunday even­ ing round-robin Lenten services were held at Woodland United Methodist Church. The senes is sponsored each year by the Lakewood Ministerial Association and in­ cludes six Sunday evening services and one Good Friday service. Each of the Sunday Lenten services begins at 7 p.m. and the host church is responsible for music, including specials and finger food for fellowship after the service. A surprise and special treat was the presence of the Rev. Carl Litchfield’s two brothers. One is his twin, the Rev. Glenn Lit­ chfield. who is pastor at a United Methodist Church at Ashley, north of St. Johns, and another is Joel Litchfield of Okemos. The three brothers sang hymns during the service, and the Rev. Ben Herring, whose sermon was based on a parable about two brothers, made a few remarks about now knowing Carl had a twin and how appropriate it was that he had chosen this scripture for the very night he met him. Finger foods and beverages were served in the church dining room after the service. The second special Sunday evening Lenten service will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church, one mile west of Woodbury, comer of M-50. M-43 and M-66 on M-5C. This ser­ vice will be a music concert by the Woodland Gospel Quartet. The well-known Chapel tones from DeWitt will be special guests of the Woodland Quartet at the concert. The Chapeitones have been singing southern gospel music for more than 18 years. Bob Begerow and other Lakewood Com­ munity Ambulance personnel have been holding a first responder class once a week for Woodland Township firemen. Ten firemen took the 50-hour training required by the slate for first responders who wish to work w ith the ambulance crew and to be prepared to help in­ jured people at fire scenes before the am­ bulance can arrive. They were Tom Clark, Dan Armbruster. Rick Bump. Rick Johnson. Jim Stowell, Rod Pepper. Doug Hoort. Jim Constantine and Jeff Morton. All have passed their state written test but still had to pass a practical exam last week. The "practicals" were held in the Woodland Township Hall-Fire Station building, with many people helping. These accidents and incidents were made to look very real with bottles of simulated blood, liver to represent mashed flesh, and some other somewhat unpleasant effects. Viola Cunningham acted the part of the diabetic. Dean Cunningham faked a heart attack. Sue Ketchum acted out an asthma attack. Dave Niethamer and Randy Durkee acted out the two-man fight with a gun and a knife. Pat Forquer was the victim in the lawn mower attack, and Woodland Township firemen. Clarksville First Responders, ambulance crew, junior EMT’s and other volunteers staged a riot and other accidents and incidents. Probably 40 people were involved in the simulations before the four-hour test was completed. The students were judged by trained am­ bulance crew personnel and all passed. There will be a little more training and testing before this new class of first responders is dispatched to respond to calls in their neighborhoods. Each will be given an emergency kit by the ambulance organization and most will use scanners or pagers when they are available for calls. On Thursday evening, the Lakewood Com­ munity Volunteer Ambulance Advisory Board, with representatives from each township served by lhe ambulance, and others met at the Woodland Township Library , because fire department and ocher meetings had been scheduled at the Township building. Alice Forshey gave a financial report to the advisory committee. Lakewood Community Ambulance has no unpaid bills or obligations and several thousand dollars in reserve for another vehicle, a new building or emergen­ cies. she said. Jack Smith. Sunfield Township Supervisor, and Sheryl Smith. Sunfield Township Clerk, took copies of the ambulance fact booklet because they would not be able to attend the open house planned for Saturday . At the same time, the Woodland Township firemen held their weekly meeting in the fire station and the Jordan Lake Lake Board met in the town hall meeting room of the same building. Sue Pepper is the Woodland Township representative on the Lake Board. There will be a community breakfast at Hope Brethren Church on M-50 west of Lake Odessa Saturday morning from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Sausage, gravy and biscuits are planned for the menu. The Hope Brethren breafasts are not especially fund-raisers, but are held so that people can meet and visit over a meal on Saturday mornings. George and Dorothy Schaibly spent a few pleasant weeks earlier this year. They went to Arizona with Ron and Mary Hesterly and a fifth-wheeler vehicle. It took four days on the road, and they spent more than two weeks at Mesa before they flew home. As this has been a difficult winter everywhere, even in the desert, it rained all but the last three days they were away. George and Dorothy visited her aunt and uncle. Lynn and Emily Mix. Sunday in Hastings. Uncle Lynn Mix is one of the peo­ ple who brought a steam engine to the Woodland Sesquicentennial and parade in 1985. Zion Lutheran Church is holding Lenten services each Sunday night this year instead of Wednesday, as in the last few years, because there is another program now on Wednesday evenings. The Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance organization held an open house in the new Woodland Township Town Hall for members of the boards of the townships and villages served by the ambulance. Ten officials, their spouses and children and other guests attended the open house and en­ joyed the luncheon prepared for them. In all. there were more than 30 guests. Each official was given a booklet of names, facts and figures, including a complete financial report about lhe ambulance service. Some of the facts included were that the in­ come of the ambulance organization was near­ ly $75,000 in its first year operating out of Woodland, andit spent approximately $56,600. leaving a working capital fund of nearly $18,000 at the end of the first year. At this time, the organization has no outstanding debts nor unpaid bills. Around 50 people are involved in the operation of the ambulance, and there is a parallel auxiliary organization with more than 50 members, and 265 families have pre-paid care plans with Lakewood Community Ambulance. In the six-month period between September 1992 and through February 1993, the am­ bulance made 133 runs, and in only three cases was it necessary to meet an advanced life support unit to get adequate care for the patient. Lakewood Ambulance officials say they have mutual agreements of support from three advanced life support ambulance ser­ vices in neighboring areas. It can call or meet an ambulance with a paramedic with very lit­ tle time lost in the less than 3 percent of the time this is needed. Lakewood United Methodist Church is planning a Maundy Thursday (April 8) dramatization of the last supper. The produc­ tion will require 13 men and several women. Those working on it say they are quite excited about the program. Two new books arrived at the library last week, both aimed toward those who enjoy mild and major horror. "Along Came a Spider" by James Patterson is about a kidnap­ ping of two children and "Dragon’s Tears" is by Dean Koontz. His many fans know what he writes. JiJ For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY 128 W. MUI Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We re only silent until you need us Publishers ot • • • • • • • • Hastrgs Remrder Hastrgs Benner Hescngs Weekender Communty Advisor . Marshal Bettie Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MOtMeTCaledane Sun & News Maple Valey News 7lace a claSIfied 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 Kindergartners celebrate end of winter The children's play was based on an old Ukrainian folk tale called The Mitten." The children blended many different versions of the tale into one story for tho play. In tho story, a boy loses a mitten in the forest and woodland animals find the mitten and play with it until the boy returns and finds the mitten. An adaptation of the Ukrainian folk tale, "The Mitten," also was presented during the morning developmental kindergarten class, taught by Gloria NHz. at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Many parents, grandparents and special friends attended the performance, Cancer crusade begins in April Tho children sang songs and recited poems about winter. Some of the songs were based on stories the children had read earlier in the year The kindergartners are pictured singing a song about snowflakes. The Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society will begin its annual door-todoor residential crusade during the week of April 13-24. More than 300 local volunteers soon will distribute life-saving cancer control informa­ tion and will ask for contributions. The drive traditionally has been the backbone of the society's fund-raising efforts. More than SI 5,000 has been raised annually for Barry County programs. Lisa Schluckbicr, Barry County crusade coordinator, said there has been some confu­ sion recently about out-of-state solicitations from competing cancer organizations. She said that American Cancer Society volunteers are identifiable by their name badges, which feature the society'p. ’.‘Sword of Hope” logo. For more information about the crusade, call the local unit of the American Cancer Society at 945-4107. Legal Notice Febrvory 8. 1993 Common Council mat in ragulor »at«ion in tha City Holl. Council Chamber. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. February 8. 1993. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray prasiding. 1. Peasant at roll call ware mambars: Compball. Josparsa. Katchum. Moy. White. Browar. Hawkins. 2. Moved by Compball, supported by Hawkins that tha excuse of councilparson Watson ba axcusad. Yeos; All Absent: Ona. Corried 3. Pledge to tha flog. 4. Movad by Katchum. supportad by Moy that tha minutes of tha January 25.1993 meeting ba opproved os rood and signed by tha Mayor ond City Clark. Yaos: All. Absent: Ono. Corriad. 5. Invoices rood: Duthlar Ford S24.2I3.00 Hostings Sonitory Service..................................1,326.50 Morton Solt............................................................4.668.50 Michigan Municipal Workers Comp. Fundi7.706.00 Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that tho above invoices be approved os rood. Yoos: Hawkins. Brower. White. May. Ketchum. Jasperse. Campbell. Absont: Watson. Carried. * 6. Moved by May. supported by Brower that the invoice for $82 193 be approved for Wagner Flook from the Water bond account. Yaos: Campbell. Josperso. Ketchum. May. White. Brower. Hawkins. Absont: Watson. Carried. 7. Moved by Moy. supported by Josperso that tho following Incubator invoices be approved for Colin Cruttenden Elec......................................$3,126.00 Colin Cruttenden Elec.........................................5.902.93 Consumers Power Co. 3.939.46 J.C. Carlson........................................................10.000.00 Yoos: Hawkins. Brower. White. May. Ketchum. Josperso. Campbell. Absont: Watson. Carried. 8. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that $26,788.45 be approved for M.C. Smith 1 Associates for the DOA Street Scape from con­ tingency with repayment by DOA. Yeas: Campbell. Josperso. Ketchum. May. White. Brower. Hawkins. Absent: Watson. Carried. 9. Moved by Josperso. supported by Hawkins that tho following correspondence be received and placed on file and o letter sent to Corl Schoossel with regrets. 1) Letter from N. Barlow. Chamber Retail Division 2) Minutes of 8-20-92 DOA mooting 3) Minutes of 1-25-93 Control Dispatch Technical Meeting 4) Minutes of 2-1-93 Planning Commission 5) Minutes of 1-26-93 Central Dispatch Ad­ ministrative Board 6) 1991-92 Workers Comp Annual Report 7) Letter of resignation from Local Officers Comp Board from Carl Schoossel 8) JEDC minutes of I 21-93 Yeas: All. Absent: One. 10. Mayor Gray gave on update on the DDA and stated that they met and have accepted the final drawing for the street scape ond ore putting in new lights due to the condition of the old ones. Construction will start May 1. and finish in the fall. DOA will bo taking bids within throe weeks. 11. Mayor Gray stated that Hastings was 81st in the best 100 small towns in America in which to live. She stated that she hod received many phono colls and letters of congratulations. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that tho letters from West Side Federal SSL ond Carl Schoossel of 2-4-93 bo received ond placed on file. Yoos: All. Absent One. Carried. 12. Moved by May. supported by Ketchum that the Director of Public Services be authorized to purchase signs for entrances to tho City stating "Rated one of tho bost one hundred small towns in America 1993". Throe larger signs for major streets and six small signs for local streets need­ ed. Yeas: All. Absont: One. Carried. n. FeBfc HMrtwg ee LOFA Mfc Local Tom Clemons of 1318 E. State Street asked if this wont through would he be able to got water and sewer to his residence. As State is lower than Starr School Rd. it would have to have a lift station to pump to Starr School Rd. Steve Bennett 1310 E. State has a residence and business on tho same property and only industrial property is used. How would this affect him. The City Attorney stated that it might have to bo split off. Tho City Attorney also stated that tho school fax is replaced by tho State as tho schools are informula. The City and County would loose their portion ol properties within the district. Residential properties in the district ore not affected by tho LDFA. Mike Cygon. Vico Presi­ dent and Chief Financial Officer of tho E.W. Bliss was concerned about residential properties being condemned. Council stated that that was not their intent. There will be rules of procedures adopted. Tho City Attorney stated that each project has to come before Council which will require a public hearing. Hank Brooks 1011 E. State asked if there was an alternative to tho LDFA to got infrastructure done. City Attorney Fisher stated that Special Assessments is one and Mayor Gray stated General Fund money. Al Hockot next to Brooks was 10% manufacturing ond 90% installation ond repair and ho did not wont to be included in the district. It was explained that this would not affect his taxes, just how his taxes ore distributed to the taxing units. Steve Bonnett stated that if property is not affected unless it is 100% manufacturing why did the city try to keep os much residential out of tho district as possible. Mayor Gray stated that notices have to be sent to everyone in the district for each project and there is no reason to have all those people come to a meeting that are not even affected by the district. Hockett asked if he has a choice of whether he is in or out of the district as it is of no benefit to him. Councilperson White also stated that it is of no harm to him either. City At­ torney Fisher stated that it is up to council as to who is in or out. Brooks asked if the LDFA resolu­ tion could be held up until a later date. Mayo.Gray explained that there is about a six months lead time to establish a ditrict ond we need the LDFA in place if a client comes along. A client will not want to wait for a district to bo established and hearing on a project which could take months, if ho needs something now. Moved by Josperso. supported by Ketchum that the resolution to establish the Hastings Local Development Finance Authority ond to designate tho boundaries of Authority District Number One os published be adopted. Yeas: Hawkins. Brower. White. Moy. Ketchum. Josperso. Campbell. Ab­ sent: Watson. Carried. 14. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy to remove and bring bock to the table the Purchase agreement of Jim Wisell to purchase port of Amerimart property for consideration. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the offer to purchase property from Jim Wisell. for acreage from the City of approximately 25 acres ot $1,470 per acre as paid by City when purchased, amended with a reservation for utilities from Hanover St. to tho said property added. (68 acres purchased from Amerimart off Storr School Rd.) Exhibit A of Purchase Agreement shows map of property. Survey being done. Yeos: Campbell. Jasperse. Ketchum. May. White. Brower. Hawkins. Absont: Watson. Carried. 16. Ordinance 258 read. An Ordinance fa amend Section 7.25 of the Hastings Code of schedule of of­ fenses ond penalties for handicapped parking. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that Ordinance 258 be adopted with new Handicapped fees of $75.00 H paid in 10 days; $85.00 if paid in 10 days to 29 days, ond $95.00 if paid more than 29 days. Ayes: All. Absont: Ono. Carried. 17. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperso that the resolution designating Jeff Mansfield os Street Administrator for the City bo adopted. Yoos: All. Absont: One. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the February 5, 1993 letter of intent from Miller Real Estate be allowed to proceed at no expense to tho City, under the City Attorney with no more en­ croachment than originally existed for property at the comer of Church and State St., formerly NuVision building. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 19. Moved by May, supported by Jasperse that tho Change Order n for the Wastewater Treat­ ment Plant Improvements Contract 15 with Erhordt Construction Co. be approved as presented for $1,508.00 additional. Yoos: All. Absont: Ono. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that tho request from Bob Byington, representative of tho Summerfest Committee, to use Fish Hatchery Park for this year’s Summerfest August 27 t 28. as construction of the fountain at tho courthouse ond Courts and Law building prohibits it, bo referred to the Parks. Recreation and Insurance Committoe to report back as soon as possible. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the correction to authorization for change dated March 12. 1990 and February 10. 1992 from Consumers Power be approved. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Brower, supported by White that tho City participate in Reduce the Use program at City Holl. Fire Deportment, and City Garage ot no cost to tho City. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 23. Mayor Gray proposed Petoskey for Mayor Exchange in 1994 and council agreed. Mayor Gray authorized to contact them for possible exchange. 24. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the Incubator report of 2/8/93 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absont: One. Carried. 25. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the Notice of Intent. Michigan CDBG, Rebuild Michigan Communities, program with tho Michigan Department of Commerce he submitted with $500,000 from State and $150,000 Local match totaling $650,000. Joo to survey low mod and prior to application of grant. (Starr Sch. Rd.) Yeos: All. Absont: One. Carried. 26. Jeff Mansfield. Director of Public Service reported that 163 people responded to the job as motor reader and there was a wealth of talent ond he thanked all those who hod applied for the position. 27. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the Building Inspector report for January 1993 be received ond placed on file. Yeas: Ail. Absent: Ono. Carried. 28. Councilperson Brower asked the City At­ torney if there hod been any response from lhe Americablo letter we sent some time ago incom­ ing the franchise fee. He stated no response received and two letters sent. Attorney stated they should be sending fee at the end of each year. He is to chock the procedures to get the fee. 29. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to adjourn at 9:12 p.m. Rood and approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/4) The Developmental Kindergarten class at Northeastern Elementary pul on a show in their classroom Friday afternoon to celebrate the end of winter. Gloria Nitz, the teacher of the class, said the performance was "a gift to our parents." Many parents attended the performance which included singing and a ptav. After the performance, the parents and children helped themselves to some cookies and punch. The cookies were in the shape of letters because the kindergartners had recently studied their names and initials. Give the Gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER. Call Us at 948-8051 • Call Us NEXT WEEK! WELCOME RON! Miller Reel Estate is pleased to announce that RON LEWIS recently joined our staff. During a career in real estate that has spanned 20 years. Ron has helped many of you throughout Barry County when you've needed to sell or purchase a home. Ron's reputation and experience is simply second to none, and we are especial­ ly proud to hove him with us. Ron and his wife Jackie are members of Emmanual Episcopal Church and have four daughters and 10 grandchildren. MILLER REAL ESTATE 137 W. State Street, Hastings Pt Alton 945-5182 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 4, 1993 — Page 11 Northeastern students learn about 'the good old days' Birth Announcements: BOY, Anthony Jay. bom Jan. 27 al 3:44 p.m. to Brenda ad Anthony Heath. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Jessica Lou. bom Jan. 29 at 11:15 p.m. to Mike and Tami Cheeseman. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 4'4 ozs. and 20'6 inches long GIRL, Brittany Lynn, bom Jan 30 at 9:54 a.m. to Sabrina Dies and Floyd Fender. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. H oz. and 20 in­ ches long. BOY, Samual Harold, bom Jan 30 at 8:30 a.m. to Suzanne and Brian Chceseman. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 3% ozs. and 19'Zs inches long. BOY, Eric Bradley, bom Feb. 2 at 12:08 a.m. to Bradley and Janet Scott. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs., 8% ozs. and 23 inches long. GIRL, Alexandria Leah, bom Feb. 2 at 8:16 a.m. to Willard and Paula Pierce. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 20M inches long. BOY, Austin Charles, bom Feb. 3 at 6:33 a.m. to Angelina Bryan and John Drake. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 15M ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Steven and Stacy Maurer of Hastings arc proud lo announce the arrival of their son. Steven Thomas, bom on Jebruary 5. at 10:03 p.m. Steven weighed 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. and was 20 inches long. BOY - Allen and Kim Thigpen are proud lo Too many cooks make minced vegetables. These students from Sharon Swanson's third grade at Northeastern all seemed to enjoy peeling and chopping vegetables for the soup they would have later for lunch. announce lhe birth of their son. Jeffery Adam, bom Feb. 23 at Blodgett Hospital. Jeffery weighed 9 lbs., and was 22 inches long. He joins brothers. Jacob and Joshua at home. Grandparents are Bob and Jane Shoemaker of Lake Odessa. BOY, James Allen, bom Feb. 6 at 6:45 a.m. to James and Angela Williams. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 3V4 ozs. and 21 '6 inches long. GIRL, Ina Karistyn Paige, bom Feb. 7 at 2:36 p.m. to Stacy Wood and Mike Sheldon. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4M ozs. and 20'6 inches long. GIRL, Darccy Lynn, bom Feb. 8 at 11:28 p.m. to Michael and Deanna Turner. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 11M ozs. and 21 inches long. Living for a brief time as their grandparents or great-grandparents did is eye­ opening for students from Northeastern Elemetary. Instead of buying butter, they made their own with a butter chum. Shawna Grogan starts the process of making butter by turning the handle. All of the students had a turn at the crank. GIRL, Ashley Elizabeth, bom Feb. 9 at 8:20 a.m. to Kim and Roc Worth, Vermontville, weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 20'6 inches long. GIRL, Desiree Johanna, bom Feb. 11 at 5:30 a.m. to Kreena Dewitt and David Tossava. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 6V2 ozs. and 19M inches long. BOY, Zackery David, bora Feb. 12 at 4:13 p.m. to Tammy and Tim Lowe. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 6% ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Hailey Marie, bom Feb. 12 al 12:17 p.m. to Sharon Denslaw and Mike Zalewski. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2% ozs. and 20% inches long. BOY, Nathan Ryan, bora Feb. 16 at 8:47 a.m. to Sandra and Robert Robinson. Sun­ field. weighing9 lbs.. 9K ozs.. and 22 inches long. BOY, Ryan James, bora Feb. 18 at 7:04 a.m. to Sally and Bob Teunessen. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 1% ozs. and 20'6 inches long. BOY, Brendan William, bora Feb. 20 at 4:46 p.m. to Missy and Chris Youngs. Vermont­ ville. weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Gabrielle Marie, boro Feb. 20 at 7:31 Stephanie Courtright said her mother has an iron, but it probably doesn't look or work like this one. The iron sits on a wood stove to get hot, and then is used to press clothes. The students also visited the General Store at Chariton Park, and spent time at the Lee School. p.m. to Miranda and Daniel Hause, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 8W ozs. and 20W inches long. GIRL, Lisa Marie Dunkelberger. bom to Melvin and Margie Dunkelberger on Feb. 22. at 6:18 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. I4ozs..20tt inches long. M0M&P0PS NEW & USED appliances ___ 795-8950 FEATURING: AMANA. CALORIC, CROSLEY, GE ind KELVINATOR 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East ot M-37, Beside Faro's Pizza) OPEN; Monday 1-8. Tutsday-Tnursaay-Ffiday 11-6; ________________ WeCnt>day ii-8, Saturday 9-3 Richard Leavitt, a Chariton Park interpeter, explains how the general store supplied most of the needs of people before the turn of the century. Some of the brand names here at the General Store are still around today, but many have fallen by the wayside Canned goods were always kept behind the shopkeeper, and he would get what his customer wanted. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call. 948-8051 HELP WANTED Receptionist/Customer Service Must have typing skills. 5 years office experience and work well with the public 32 to 36 hours a week. Must be able to work Saturday hours. Call Jobline 948-4460 and enter ext. 1007 (Touch tone phones only) or Send Resume to Ad #191. c o Reminder P O Box 188, Hastings. Ml 49058 To whom it may concern: The following list of equipment will be sold. Sealed bids must be submitted in writing and received by March 26, 1993. Equipment may be inspected by appoint­ ment only. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids. 1 Index horizontal mill 1 Index vertical mill 3 Clausing 15" lathes 1 Hendey 16" shaper 1 Tracer table 1 Grinder/cuttinq unit 1 Heat treating oven 1 Harig super 618 surface grinder Bids should be sent to: Ed Domke, CTE Chairperson Hastings High School 520 W. South Street Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Of REVIEW ...will meet on March 8 and 9, 1993 and as many days as necessary at Hastings Twp. Hall, 885 River Rd., 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to examine assessment roll. The ratio of assessments and multipliers used to be at 50% of true cash value for 1993 are: RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURAL... 48.39 1.0333 COMMERCIAL...... 43.93 1.1382 INDUSTRIAL......... 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL....... .42.41 1.1790 DEVELOPMENTAL 30.76 1.6255 Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor Hastings Charter Township �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 4, 1993 CLASS B DISTRICT 47 (At Delton) Area basketball district pairings are announced CLASS C DISTRICT 68 (At Olivet) Hastings and Delton will gel things under way in neat week's Class B District No. 47 basketball tournament Monday. March 8. al Delton with a 7:30 p.m. starting time. The tournament also includes Allegan. Wayland and Middleville. The following night, Middleville will be pitted against the Wildcats starting at 7:30 p.m. Allegan will play the winner of the Hastings-Delton game. Lakewood is scheduled to play at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Belding against the host school in the opening round of lhe Class B District tourney there. District S3 also in­ cludes Ionia. Portland and Stanton-Central Montcalm. Caledonia travels lo Wyoming Park for its CLASS B DISTRICT S3 (At Belding) UKtWOOO Monday March 8 district opener. The Lighting Scots are scheduled to play Grand Rapids South Christian on Tuesday. March 9. starting at 7:30 p.m. Wyoming-Godwin Heights and Rogers round out lhe five-team tournament. In Class C action. Maple Valley received a bye for its opening round tournament at Olivet. The Lions, al 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, will play the winner of the Bellevue/Galesburg-Augusia matchup. The four other teams in the seven-team 7:30 BELDING___________ Wednesday March 10 7 30 SWffON COmUL-UONTCMM tournament are Kalamazoo Hackett Catholic Central, Kalamazoo Christian. Olivet and Parchment. Tuesday March 9 730 IQNU Lakewood eagers' lead evaporates in 4th period, lose at Marshall With a nine-point lead at lhe end of lhe third quarter and a five-point advantage at the three-minute mark in the fourth, the picture looked bright for a Lakewood noocooference win Tuesday. The team was on lhe road against Marshall and behind Craig Love's. 21 points, lhe Vikings were looking to capture their sixth win of the season. However, there was one problem the Vikings did not attend to. They forgot lo score in the last quarter, not one single point, allowing Marshall to come back to win. 54-47. "We just couldn't make a shot." said Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz, "plus, they (Marshall) were at the free throw line all night and we weren't." The loss drops Lakewood to 5-14 overall oo lhe year. The team is 1-6 in lhe Capital Circuit. The Vikings will play their last regular season game at home, versus Eaton Rapids Friday night. Lakewood's district tournament play begins on Monday night versus Belding at Belding. Banner" SPORTS Andy Joseph jolts Maple Valley's comeback hopes By Kurt Luttemoser Sports Writer Andy Joseph of Potterville, sei his team's individual career scoring record Tuesday night when be pumped in 29 points for a 68-59 advantage, five of which from the band of se­ nior guard Steve Hopkins. But before the Lions could savor the taste of their lead, the visitors went on a 7-0 run win over host Maple Valley. Though impressed with Joseph's achieve­ ment. the Lions wished it would of have come during a different game. A different venue for that matter. At the start of the first quarter, lhe only scoring goals lhe Lions entertained in their mind were that of their own. and not in a quick turn of momentum. Potterville guard. Rich Nimphie. scored 13 of his 17 total points in 'he first half, igniting his team to a 21-10 advantage at the The home team jumped out lo a 10-2 point seven-minute mark in the second quarter. What went wrong for the Lions is a good question. After all, they were controlling Joseph and on most shots, pressing Nimphie back into lhe comer. Usually when boxed in with nowhere to go. a player doesn't have a prayer. Nimphie though saw his chance through lhe air, bombing away from three-point range, three of which found the bottom of the net. The Lions' deficit remained at 11 walking into their locker room at halftime, down by a score of 35-24. Hampering the home team's catch-up effort by Kurt Luttermoser throughout the contest was rebounding, or lack of thereof. "They bad nine offensive rebounds alone in the first half," said Maple Valley coach. Jerry Reese." We just couldn't make the necessary adjustments." The Lions' G-men of Greg Gam and Gabe In search of a few good nicknames Okay, you're probably saying lo yourself, "great, another yo-yo sports writer has penned himself another silly name." Well... you're right, but to tell you the truth. I have never seen the Clint Eastwood Priddy made things close with three-point ac­ curacy in the third and fourth quarters. Out of Garn's 19 total points, 15 were lhe result of five three-pointers. Priddy scored 16 points off the Lions' sec­ Maple Valley's Steve Hopkins takes a shot early in the third period versus Potterville movie "Cool Hand Luke." Or wait, was that Paul Newman? Anyway, the nickname was placed on me from my college baseball teammates al the ond-half spread offense, a system designed to rotate the ball from the outside to open man in three range. years he's lettered al the vanity level. "You can't lake anything away from what he's done." said Reese. "He's just a good University of Redlands in California. I was an infielder and I believe they gave me the name for (A) sure-handedness (B) I For most the part, it worked, but so did Potterville's and Joseph's own personal sys­ ballpiiyer." The Lions (6-13, 3-2) will be host to St. Phillip on Friday in hopes of securing sole possession of second place in the Southern was "cool' or (C) I was the only one on the team with a last name Chris Berman from ESPN couldn't coin a phrase from. Yes. we carried the old baseball stigma of needing a nickname to play oo the team. The Redlands Bulldogs, m NCAA Division HI baseball squad full of cartoon character names like. "Shaggy." "Mac." "Lamb Chop." "Farmer Ted." "Chilly Willy." and yes of course. “Cool Hand Lune." So. the name is mine to keep and for use in this column. Now since I'm new to this area and have been to only a few of your games in Hastings. Delton. Middleville. Maple Valley and Lakewood. I have penned the usual. Stats. Boxscores. Halftime entertainment. Stuff that is fine and dandy. But I want to know the best mcknarres that Barry County has to offer for its players. For example, does Hastings coach Dennis OMara have a special moniker? Does anybody call Delton wrestler Rollie Ferris "Tiny" (nor to his face, of course)? An explanation and reason for each nickname is a must. One cannot simply dub a name on oneself just because it's a nice change. Leave President Clinton to those tem. An attack that hasn't failed him in the four Saxon spikers dose out regular season in Marshall In lhe eight-team Twin Valley Conference showdown/marathoo Saturday. Hastings only took two of eight contests to finish sixth in overall play for the day. The Saxons two wins in the tournament lost to Battle Creek Lakeview, 15-5.15-7. Katie Murphy, was the team's top seller for the day with 35 assists and Heather Daniels led the way with 28 kills. "I felt we passed belter as a team, better toward the end." commented coach Tom deadline for all entries and possibilities. I will then take a week to shuffle through the best ones. Then, on lhe following Thursday. I will announce the top three nicknames, came over Hillsdale and Albion in the team’s fifth and sixth match-ups, respectively. The scores from lhe Saxons' seven contests were as follows: lost lo Sturgis 15-9, 15-7 : lost to Marshall. 16-14, 15-10: lost to Coldwater. 15-12, 15-10; lost to Harper Creek 15-9. 15-6; defeated Hillsdale 16-14. 15-9: defeated Albion. 15-11 15-4, 15-6: and regardless of sport. Let me give me give you another example: A former high school chum and baseball teammale had the same mannerisms and clothing style like that of Ralph Furiey. from the sitcom "Three's Company." Suffice to say. if you were to ask me his real name, it would take lime to remember it. But if Eaton Rapids' current too strong for 'Lake'wood spikers chores. Everyone is eligible, coaches, athletic directors, jayvee squads, freshmen from fall, winter, spring sports. I warn to hear from you. I will mark March 26. a Thursday, on my calendar as the you were to say Furiey. it would be “deja vu all over again," as Yogi Berra used to say. we are on the same page. That's what I want, something that slicks like glue to the person. Like anything in sports, if you earned it you deserve it. Prizes will include the use of my editor’s car for a day... wait, better not. Don't worry. Hl dig up something worth your lime and 29-cent stamp Just send them in. Hl be waiting. The address: Hastings Banner Au: Kurt Luttermoser. Sports 1952 N. Broadway PO Box B Hastings, Mich. 49058 In a battle for sole possession of second place in Capital Circuit play. Lakewood's volleyball team fell to Eaton Rapid, this past Monday in three matches. The Vikings came out strung in the first contest, winning 15-6. However, two key players went down with injuries in the second and third matches to cost Lakewood victories in both the second and third games. 15-9, 15-4. "We played very well at the start of night." said Vikings coach Kelly Rowland, "but injuries hurt us the rest of the way." Tami Nielsen in her last regular season Freridge. "and our serving was fairly consis­ tent as well." Hastings. 9-6 in dual meets, travel to Lakewood this Saturday for the start of Class B districts The team's opening round opponent will be Lowell, scheduled for a 10 im. start. Vikings' home game, was co-leader in kills with seven, and she contributed six Mocks. Just brought up from the freshman squad two weeks ago. Angela Rufner also contributed seven kills. Kary Hynes led lhe team in assists with 16. Rowland praised Jesse Briseno for her defensive effort Lakewood will take on Caledonia for lhe start of districts scheduled for this Saturday at Lakewood High School. The Vikings meet the Fighting Scots in an 11:30 a.m. contest. Michigan Athletic Association. In district play. Maple Valley will await the winner of Bellevue/Galesburg-Augusu from Monday March 8. to play on the fol­ lowing Thursday evening. 'Bar none,' better than Rececca Cobb Rebecca Cobb. 8. from Middleville, put together another great bar performance to her mat resume In a tournament this past weekend. Cobb traveled to Western Michigan University Feb. 27. along with her team from the Kentwood Gymnastics Club, to compete against 19 other Michigan gymnastic quads. She not only scored two points higher than her original score from the Buckeye Classic (9.1-9.3), but boosted her overall score in lhe bar division to a 34. Her 34 mark was three better than the 31 she scored at the Columbus toumainent. Cobb is in her first year of competition and is a elementary student in lhe Thomapple Kellogg school district. Freestyle wrestling practices start soon The local YMCA Freestyle Wrestling Club will have practices Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the south balcony of the Hastings High School gym. The club is open to students in the fourth through the 12th grades and starts this Monday. March 8. Cost for taking pan is $10. For more information, call Mike Goggins at 945-5290. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 4, 1993 — Page 13 182-481; B Allen 178-477. J Thomason 167-476; W. Friend Jr. 195-454; D Me Curkin 166-433. Womens Good Games and Series - K Becker 235-599; R Haight 199-520; L Tilley 210546; D. Vancamp 222-505 L Bamum 190493; P Miller 189:464; A Snyder 177446; B. Thomason 169422. C. Wilcox 170451; C. Drayton 160413; R. Mapes 152409; V. Suthff 176->03; L Friends 158-396; L. Allen 159-364 BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels McDonalds 67-25; Hardluck 54-38; Nashville Chiro. 51-37; Stefanos Pizza 44^-47^6; Olde Towne Tavern 40-48; Unknowns 39Vi-52 Vi; G & D 35Vi-56Vi; Ray James Elec. 32^-47Vi. Good Games and Series - J. Bolo 162; L. Apsey 197-223-586; B.L Cuddahee 191-190-546; M. Ingram 149; B Jones 177; P. Norns 189; B Smith 143; J. Lewis 169; T. Daniels 194-191-181-566; L. Tilley 173; K Leinecr 157; L. Colvin 161; C. Burpee 176-443; B. Huss 137; C. Garrett 169; L. Aspinall 177; S Griffith 129; C Griffith 127; S. Snider 174; D. Snider 168-164. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 60-40; Hecker’s Inc. 57-43; Good Time Pizza 55-45; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 53-47; D.J. Electric 47-53; Kent Oil 45V4-54'4; Carlton Center Excavation 45-55; Al & Pete’s Sport Shop 40Vi-59Vi. Good Game and Series - A. Fox 209-481; D. Cocnen 192-475; D. Harding 172-502; B Hathaway 180-500; G Otis 168-473; J. Gardener 156-452; S Greenfield 199-481; T. Loftus 180-441. Good Games - E. Dunham 177; L. Elliston 170; J. McMillen 170; D. Brumm 173; M. Garber 176; S Drake 176. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Cripples 25-11; Crazy Ones 20-16; 4 Mustangs 18-18; Ball Bangers 16-20; Red Barons 16-20; Bud 13-23. Womens Good Games and Series - B. Tracy 166-489; I. Ruthntff 170-476; S Frisbie 151-370; D. Carpenter 160; J. Vaughn 158; T. Hayes 158; T. Potter 145; C. Pond 139; L. Lord 135; A. King 121; B. Sex­ ton 121. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Ruthruff 209-615; M Vaughn 232-511; L. Tracy 184-507; S. Pond 198-487; F. Wagner 190-470; D. Carpenter 164-440; T Burke 156-432; S. Redman 150; D. Smith 145; P. Dryer 144. Thursday A.M. Hummers 56-32; Something Simple 52 Vi-35 Vi; Algonquin Farm 49-39; Weltons 47-41; Slow Pokes 46Vi-4IVi; Question Marks 46-42; Leftovers 44 Vi-43 Vi; Bosleys 4345; Marys 4048; Valley Realty 3949; Varneys 37Vi-50Vi; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 27-6). Legal Notices Default hoi occurred in the conditions of o mortgc^e mode-br-AAVMOND f. BOURDO. olio known cm RAYMOND BOURDO. (now decerned), and JULIET BOURDO. oi his wife and in her own right (collectively Mortgagor ). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corporation having its principal office ot 375 Jackson Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated April 18. 1980. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds far Allegan County. Michigan on Apirl 21. 1980 in Libor 975. Page 126. ond recorded in tho office of rhe Register of Deeds far Barry County Michigan on April 21. 1980 in Libor 245. Pogo 125 (the “Mor­ tgage ). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known os AGRIBANK. FCB (tho “Mortgagee ). By reason of such default, tho Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage duo ond payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on tho Mortgage tho sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four and 01/100 Dollars ($86,534.01). No suit or proceeding ot law has been instituted to recover tho debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of solo contained in tho Mortgage and the statute in such cose made ond provided, ond to pay tho above amount, with interest, os provided in the Mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe allowed by low. ond oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by me unoersignod before safe, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged promises at public vendue to tho highest bidder at the oast front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993. ot nine o ciock in tho forenoon. Tho promises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township cl Martin. County of Allegan, and in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described os fallows: PARCEL 1 Commencing ot the Southeast corner of Sec. 1. thence West 718 feet or to o private drain (not Gun River) thence Northeaster iy parallel with Gun River ond 25 foot Easterly of sa*-.>e to a point on the East line of Sec. 1. 117.2 rods North of Southeast corner of Sec. I. thence South to point of beginning. EXCEPT the South 2 rods thereof: ALSO EXCEPT pan ol fh« >oid Sourtwotl 1 « of See Hon 1 described o» beginning ot the Southeosi cor nor of Section I ond proceeding thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West 133.00 feet olong the South line of Section 1. thet^e due North 93.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East 133.00. thence duo South 93.00 feet along tho East line of Section 1 to tho point of beginning. PARCEL 2: E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11; PARCH 3; N 1/2 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 12; PARCH 4 SE 1 4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 11 EXCEPT beginning in Northeast corner of SE i 4 NE 1/4, thence South 200 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence North 200 foot thence East 200 feet to point of beginning PARCEL 5: East 5 8 of SE 14 SE 14 of See l 1; PARCH 6 NE 1 4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11; Parcels 1-6 ore located in T2N. R11W. Martin Township. Allegan County. Michigan. PARCEL 7 N 1 -2 SW Ft I. 1/4 of SW Fr I. 1/4 of Sec. 6: PARCEL 8 NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of SW Fr I. 1/4 of Sec. 6: Parcels 7 and 8 ore located in T2N. R10W. Orangeville Township Barry County Michigan; . subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-of way of record; together with all the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anyways appertaining Notice i* turtner given that the length ot the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sole. Doted February 18 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known as AGRIBANK FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hiliegonds WARNER. NORCROSS 8 JUDD 900 Old Kent Build.ng 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)459-6121 (3/11) Good Games and Series - B Johnson 191-523; K. Thomason 192-516; R Kucmpcl 198-595; P. Godbcy 153-436; N. Hummel 157436; S. Lambert 165420; T. Joppie 156402; N Totten 170; C Stuart 168; F. Ruthruff 167; L. Johnson 163; F Schneider 165; I. Ruthruff 156; P. Fisher 156; M L. Bitgood 153; K Mizer 151; B Moore 150; J. Power 147; M Dull 146; B. Tracy 145; C. Pond 144; M Chaffee 143; L. Allen 138; B. Fisher 136; C. Ryan 134; B. Norris 133; L. Williams 132; J. Appelman 130; B Sexton 128; M Steinbrecher 128. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 61-35; Friendly Home Parties 5541; Nashville Locker 49’6-46'4; Hair Care Center 48 V*-47’A; Mace's Ph. 4848; Varney’s Stables 4749; Cornerstone Realty 46V6-49V6; Valley Realty 43V4-52V*; Nashville Family Chiropractic 43-53; Lifestyles 38-58. High Games and Series - T. Christopher 222-544; K. Becker 203-530; E Mesecar 203-514; B. Miner 180494; J Lewis 198474; L. Elliston 187497; S. Pennington 170-476; S. Brimmer 189-474; B. Vrogindewey 171472; S. Breitner 164447; R. Reichard 164446; B. Johnson 169447; L. Johnson 157404; P. Frederickson 146-390; A. Tcrrian 117-336; M. Dull 165; E. Vanasse 164; M. Beckwith 136; C. Watson 147; D. Brewer 152; C. Stuart 182; B. Hathaway 500. Moose Mixed Four Nutz 62-30; 9 and a Wiggle 60-32; 3 Ponies Tack 58-34; Luci Strikes 56-36; Odd Balls S4V6-37V*; Mixed Nuts 50V44IV4; Ten Pins 5042; Middle Lakers 5042; Gillons Construction 49V642V4; Sears Service 48V443V6; Rocky 4 4547; Heads Out 4448; Keglers 43V448V4; Four R’s 36V4-55V4; Late Comers 34-54; 4 Stars 34-54; Big O’s 31-61; Bye 23-65. Mens High Game - H. Service 522; A. Taylor 208-583; B. Keeler 213; D. Wilkes 177; M. Mckce 236-635; A. Henncksen 166467; R. Hildenbrand 162; W. Brodeck 180; B. Ruthruff 212; M. Lydy 501; T. Rain­ water 190; B. Madden 246-607. Womens High Game - G. Meaney 169; R. Service 174; F. Ruthruff 218-575; E. Johnson 475; N. Taylor 178462; S. Smith 182404; B. Faul 182; C. Purdum 181478; R. Lydy 180496; S Keeler 204-539; J. Madden 197; L. Barnum 190; D. Keeler 184. Monday Mixers Outward Appearance 62-38; Rowdie Giris 59V440V4; Miller Real Estate 5644; Three Pomes Tack 5545; Dads Post *241 5446; Two J’s 53Vi-46V4; Jo’s Bookkeeping 5248; Deweys Auto Body 50-50; Grandmas Plus One 49-51; Girrbachs 49-51; Sabre Manufac­ turing 45V4-54V4; Michelob 41'^-58V6; Hastings Bowl 41V4-58W; T M Lassies 3IV6-68V6. Good Games and Series-J. Rice 191-503; S. Nash 178-510; S. VanDenburg 214-621; S. Nevins 192452; K. Trierweiler 192476; D. Cocnen. 186-531; D. Kelley 180-502. Good Gaines - A. Elliston 165; J. Ogden 172; M. Kill 164; B. Moore 174; B. Thomason 162; S. Osborn 150; F. Girrbach 189; R. Hudson 152. S. Monroe 175; C. Trumbull 149; B Cramer 154; M. Snyder 159; P. Steortz 151; H. Hewitt 163. Suadai Night Mixed Die Hards 66-38: BSers 63-11; Alley Cats 61-43: Rude Ones 60-44: Red and Black 59-45; H & H 57-47; Really Rotten 56-48; Leftovers 56-48: Friends 54-50; Wanders 53-47; TNT 52-52; Holey Rollers 51-53: Load Hogs 51-53; Country Kin 49-55; Misfits 46-48: Hooter Crew 43-57; Get Along Gang 43-61. Meas Good Gaines and Series- M. Snyder 209-572; J. Haight 202-553; J. Barnum 205-550; B. Dryton 235-549; B Lake 198-533; R. Bowman 193-524; D. Welch 183-519; B. Hodges 186-509: J. Woody 181-504; R. Ogden 183-502; M. Tilly 196-498: D. Snyder 183-497; M. Cross Thursday Twisters Mitcher T Custom Painting 56,A-39‘6; Hastings Bowl 55*A-40tt; Shamrock Tavern 5442; Simply Nuts 50^44^; Gcukes Market 42^-5316; Bowman Ref. 32-60. High Games and Series - B. Roush 154; S. Baum 145; B. Cramer 161; L. Bamum 190; K. Hooten 164475; W. Barker 163; B Thomason 161; P. Arends 166; D. Greenfield 163; C. Hurless 154; J. Gasper 188-509; J. Connor 146; P. Wright 157; N. Taylor 150. Rec. #3 Freeport Supply......................................... 25-11 Carlton Center Ex......................................... 24-12 Outlaws..............................................................24-12 Classic Realty................................................. 22-14 Davis Roofing..................................................21-15 Fairchild’s......................................................... 18-18 Drunk................................................................. 16-20 Freeport Elevator............................................15-21 Barry Auto.........................................................14-22 30 or More Over Avg.: M. Porritt 190; T. Humphrey 184; S. Usborae 138; J. Buehler 204; D. Endrus 188; D. George 190; R. Lewis 170; M. Christiansen 195; C. Keeler 223. 193. 197. 613; J. Lesick 186; R. Hughes 188; J. Conner 188; R. Taylor 189; D. Callihan 202; J. Grassmieyer 191; M. Davis 221; D. Lambert 210. Good Series: C. Keeler 613; D Callihan 557; M. Davis 547; D. Lambert 548; J. Rugg 505; J. Conner 522; C. Blough 505; D. Fox 526; M. Porritt 506. Words for the Y’s... YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Team W-L-T Yellow................................................................7-1-0 Kelly...................................................................6-1-1 White................................................................. 4-3-2 N«vy.................................................................3-3-1 Maroon...............................................................1.4.3 Lt. Blue..............................................................2-5-0 Red......................................................................0-7-1 Results Maroon 3 vs. Red 3; White 4 vs. Green 4; Yellow 5 vs. Lt. Blue 2. YMCA-Youth Council’s Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Ag Boys............................................................... 7.1 Riverbend..............................................................6-2 Hastings Mutual.................................................4.4 Viatec.....................................................................3.5 Miller Real Estate..............................................0-g B League: Minor Clearview Properties...................................... 10-0 Garrisons.............................................................. 6-5 Larry Poll Realty............................................... 5-5 Viking.................................................................... 5-6 Fiberglass..............................................................4-7 FlexFab................................................................. 2-9 B League: Major L.W. Merchants............................... g-3 Bosley.....................................................................6^5 Piston Ring.......................................................... 6-5 Cappon Oil.......................................................... 6-5 Graphic Embrodery.......................................... 4-7 Greenfield Guards.......................................... Q-1Q Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 29-15; Naughty & Nice 271/2-161/2; Woodmansee Construction 25-19; Middle Lakers 25-19; Misfits 23-21; Cascade Home Improvement 22-22; NKOTB 22-22; 3 J's 19 1/2-24 1/2; Mason/Davis Line 19-25; Mass Confusion 19-25; Thornapple Valley Equipment 17-27; Neil’s Printing 15-29. Mens High Games & Series • • • • Electrical Landscaping Cement Work Underground The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guideline*: have been established to help you: •Make your letter brier and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will net be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 High Gaines & High Series L Ruthruff 214-561; D. Service 179-474; K. Schlachter 155; S. Rose 162; S. Neymeiyer 180; D. McCole 187-431; J. Gasper 192-525. Carlton Township Board of Review Donations: *4°°peT person • Chllden under 6 FREE ...WILL MEET on March 2,1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Cartton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml to organize and review the 1993 assessment roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will meet the pub­ lic for assessment review at the Cartton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd. on the follow­ ing dates: Monday, March 8......... 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 9 ... .9:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1993 assessment roll. Appoint­ ments may be necessary. The ratio of assess­ ments and multipliers needed on the total of each class of property to be at 50% of true cash value for 1993 are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER Agricultural......................49.80% 1.004 Commercial ................. 50.00% 1.000 Industrial.......................... 50.00% 1.000 Residential......................39.82% 1.2557 Timber-Cutover...............50.00% 1.000 Developmental.............. 50.00% 1.000 Personal.......................... 50.00% 1.000 The above multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same increase. Sales in different neighborhoods may have an etlect on the economic condition factor (ECF) for each neighborhood. New construction, additions, etc. have also been accounted for. TICKETS AVAILABLE: from Kiwanls Members or at tho Door David Kaiser, Supervisor CARLTON TOWNSHIP SERVING: Delicious Spaghetti & Sauce, Salad, French Garlic Bread, Beverage and Dessert. —‘ AU YOU WAHT TO KAT — Send replies to... Meatlees Sauce'Also Available ALPHA DEVELOPERS Friday f March 5f 1993 P.O. Box A-1 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Wr/fe us a Letter! P. Snore 176; J. Jacobs 185; D. Cole 195-548; N. Sinclair 187-523; R. Neymeiyer 197; N. Nelson 183; R. Eaton 190-510; D. Castelein 198483; T. Neymeiyer 190. Development company is seeking local contractors interested in bidding on Hastings area construction project. If your company is interested, send information about your company, areas of interest and contact persons. Road Construction Plumbing Builders Materials Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Team W-L Law and Disorderly.......................................... 4-1 Misfits.................................................................... 4-1 A Few Good Men............................................... 0-6 A League Hamilton Exc......................................................7-0 Petersons...............................................................34 Hastings Savings & Loan................................. 34 ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: • • • • Results C League - Miller Real Estate forfeited to Hastings Mutual; Ag Boys 39 vs. Viatec 37 B Minor League - Clearview Properties 62 vs. Hastings Fiberglass 54; FlexFab 45 vs. Garrisons 54; Viking 42 vs Larrv Poll Realty 38. B Major League Cappon 011 39 vs. Bosley Pharmacy 58; Graphic Embrodery 51 vs. Piston Ring 72; Lakewood Merchants won by forefeit over Greenfield Guards A League - Petersons 62 vs. Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan 69; Hamiltons Excavating 76 vs. Lakewood Merchants 70 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Serving from 5:00 to 7.00 p.m. THE BEST WORDS IN VALUE TT Get an Eye Health Screening for FREE when you take part in our Community Appreciation Day. big Now you can discover why over 10,000 people have come to Dr. Michael Flohr for all their medical eye care and eye wear services at Thomapple Ophthalmology. Because the caring doctor is offering you an eye health screening during Community Appreciation Day, for FREE. All he asks is that you bring a can of food or non-perishable food item to donate to our local food bank. That way you can help the wonderful community we all share. It's his way of saying thanks to the people of Barry County for their patronage. 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March 4. 1993 Man accused of trying to kill chief pleads to lesser charge A Shelbyville man accused of trying to kill Prarieville IMlice Chief Charles Frary in Prarieville Township Dec. 19 pleaded no con­ test in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to lesser charges stemming from the same incident. Eafi W. Sniezek. Jr.. 38. of 11127 Keller Court News Road, pleaded no contest to a charge of resist­ ing arrest, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison, and to an­ other charge of possessing a firearm while committing a felony, which carries a maxi­ mum prison sentence of two years. His move was made as pan of a plea bar­ gain agreement in exchange for dropping a charge of assault with intent to murder, which is punishable by up to life in prison. Sniezek said he pleaded no contest to the charges because he was highly intoxicated at lhe time of the incident and had no recollec­ tion of it. He was allowed to submit the po­ lice report in lieu of testimony asserting his guilt Sniezek was accused of grabbing Frary's gun from its holster and threatening to kill him during a Tight the two had in the Pine Lake Grocery Store parking lot. Frary was trying to remove Sniezek from another per­ son s car. where Sniezek was sleeping, when the scuffle began. Sentencing was set for April 8. A May 3 trial date was scheduled for an­ other man accused of trying to kill someone with a handgun. Rodney L. Fitzpatrick. 37. of 7635 S. Marsh Road, faces charges of assault with in­ tent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison; assault with a handgun, which carries a maximum five-year prison sentence; carry­ ing a handgun while committing a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison, and carrying a pistol with unlawful intent, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Fitzpatrick pleaded not guilty lo the charges Feb. 4. He allegedly went to the home of his es­ tranged wife in the early morning hours of Jan. 4. Upon discovering another man at the residence, Fitzpatrick is accused of breaking into the home and assaulting lhe man with a .22 caliber pistol. Shots were fired but no one was injured. Barry County Sheriffs deputies reported. An April 22 final pre-trial was also set in the case. In other recent court business: • An April 26 trial date was set for Matthew G. Millard. 25. of 771 Beachwood. Delton. Millard is accused of attacking another man with a car in Hope Township Nov. 29. He is also accused of carrying a revolver during the Deputies and city police catch escaped prisoner by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A Parchment man is back in the custody of Barry County Sheriffs deputies after be attempted to escape from District Court in Hastings last Thursday afternoon. Deputies brought Christopher T. D. Johnson. 23. to the court, at 220 W. Court St., from the county jail to be arraigned on charges of writing bad checks, a felony punishable by up to two years in prison. After the arraignment, Johnson, who was handcuffed, allegedly knocked down one of the deputies while being taken back to a waiting police car. Deputies said Johnson ran south and then west, cutting through the alley between the court and the Fust Presbyterian Church. Deputies got in lhe police car and pursued Johnson who was running west along Center Road. Deputies said Johnson then went north by some houses and disappeared. Deputies cruised lhe area slowly but they could not find Johnson, so they began a foot search. During the search, a resident of a home near the intersection of Park and Court streets told deputies someone had run up to her garage. Deputies found the garage empty but they discovered a set of fresh footprints that led next door to a break in that property's fence. By this time. Hastings City Police officers had arrived at lhe scene. Deputies and officers looked around the fence perimeter fur more tracks, but could not find any. They then entered the yard to search for the suspect. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry P. Sarver climbed the fence and searched a metal shed in lhe yard, deputies said. Sarver said he saw some boot prints leading into the shed. When he searched the inside, be found Johnson hiding among some junk under a tarpaulin, Sarver said. The chief said when he saw Johnson, he backed out of the shed and alerted the other officers and deputies. Johnson was ordered to come out and lie on the ground. He did so, and was taken back to jail. Johnson's bond has been raised from SI.000 to $5,000. He is also being charged incident. Millard faces charges of assault with a dan­ gerous weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison, and carrying a concealed weapon, which carries a maximum five-year prison term. Millard stood mute to lhe charges Jan. 21. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. An April 15 final pre-trial date also was set. • A March 25 pre-trial date was set for a Delton man facing three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up lo life in prison. Bernard E. Stampfier. 55. of 6565 Lindsey Road, is accused of sexually penetrating a 12- ycar-old girl, a 13-ycar-oi l girl and a 15-ycarold girl. Stampfier stood mute lo the charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • Kenneth R. Koan, 36, of 510 E. Bond St.. Hastings, pleaded no contest to one count of third-degree child abuse, a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison. Koan's plea was made as part of a plea agreement in exchange for dropping another third-degree child abuse charge and a promise by lhe prosecutor's office lo recommend lo lhe court that Koan not be sentenced to prison. Koan was allowed to submit the police re­ port in lieu of testimony asserting his guilt. He was accused of abusing two boys. 11 and 7 years old. Sentencing was scheduled fix March 25. • There was lo be an evidentiary hearing March 3 in lhe case of Cloverdale resident Glenn Allen. 34. of 7625 S. Wall l-akc. Allen faces sentencing on a charge of pos­ sessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Allen pleaded guilty to the charge Jan. 21 in exchange for dropping charges that he sold and conspired to sell the cocaine. The hearing is being held to determine whether or not Alien was actually trying to start a drug dealing business, • A jury found Timothy J. Keeler. 33.520 manufacturing charge was punishable by up to eight years in prison. • Port Huron resident Clifford King. 50. was sentenced to 32 months to five years in prison on a charge of drunk driving, third of­ fense. King also was fined $5,000. his 11- \uloinoii\e NORDIC-TRAC SKIER WANTED! 945-3295 between noon and 8p.m. BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. 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AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ attempted breaking and entering, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or up to a year in jail. Owen pleaded guilty to the charge in ex­ change for dropping lhe original charge of a breaking and entering, felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Of mend Lobdell get a maximum sentence 12 months in jail. A March 25 sentencing date was set. ■ A Nashville man who pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering of an auto­ mobile was sentenced to 12 months in jail. Jason B. Royal. 20. of 4891 Lawrence Road, was also given three yean probation and fined $1,500. Royal may be allowed to participate in the state's bool camp rehabilitation program. If he does not complete the program, however. Royal would be re-sentenced. Shuster said Royal has been lazy in lhe past, but he told Royal, "if you goof off on this one, you'll find out about prison." * The $5,000 bond for Andy L. Sparks. 34. of 1154 Marsh Road. Plainwell, was for­ feited. Sparks, who is accused of selling the drug methamphetamine, failed to appear at a final pre-trial on Jan. 28 or at his trial Feb. 1. Sparks could be sentenced to up to seven yean in prison on the drug selling charge. Sparks now has 28 days to surrender to po­ lice and show in court why the bond should not be forfeited. Police Beat Three arrested for drunk driving HASTINGS — Hastings City police report arresting three men last week lor drunk driving, second offense. Officers said they stopped 33-year-old Hastings resident David E. Wolfe, of 540 W. High St., after seeing his car weaving and veering across the road while driving on Broadway and Green Street Tuesday. Feb. 23, at 2:56 un. Officers said they smelled alcohol on Wolfe's breath. Wolfe's blood alcohol level was ot sworn out Hastings police said they pulled over Daniel M. Taggart. 37. Friday. Feb. 26, at 10:55 p.m. after they saw him "severely swerving" while driving on Woodlawn Ave. Taggart's speech was slurred and be smelled of alcohol, officers said. ot His blood alcohol level at lhe time the incident was. 12. After arresting Taggart for drunken driving, officers said they searched his car where they discovered a half-empty 20 oz. bottle of beer under die driver's seat. Officers also are seeking charges of transporting open intoxicants and driving with an Help Wanted PART-TIME POSITION; Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, accepting applications for 4-H Science Coordinator. Assist4-H Youth Agent in plan­ ning, promoting, implementing youth development programs in the science area for Barry Coun­ ty. Must have communication and human relation skills and college degree in science or related field. Must submit resume and cover letter to MESC. 102 S. Broad­ way (in City Hall), Hastings. was returned to jail for a year in June 1991. He was also ordered to pay $500 in court costs and $1,001 in restitution. • A Kalamazoo teenager. Virgil E. Owen III. 17. pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of agreement In exchange for a promise by the prosecutor's office that they would recom­ line oo Park Street. Officers said Cousins also ran a stop sign al lhe Intersection State and Church streets. Officers said Cousins smelled of alcohol and they said his speech was slurred. Officers arrested Cousins when he refused to submit to a chemical blood alcohol test A blood test was taken after a search warrant to obtain a sample of Cousins' blood was The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 I or Salt breaking into a Rutland Township pole bam to steal $3,000 worth of video equipment and tools. Miner pleaded guilty lo the charge in 1988 in exchange for dropping a charge of forging a bad check. Miner was sentenced in April 1989 to serve four months in jail and was placed on probation. Miner violated the probation and tering. a felony punishable by up to 10 yean in prison. His pica was made as pan of a plea Main, Thursday, Feb. 25. at 9:36 p.m. when they noticed him weaving over lhe center CLASSIFIEDS ‘87 FORD BRONCO H Excel­ lent condition. 374-0903. stood mute to seven counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Brown is alleged to have sold the guns on different occasions last year. Receiving and concealing a firearm is pun­ ishable by up to 10 years in prison. A March 18 pre-trial dale was set. • Samuel A. Miner, 22. of Hastings, was sentenced to 54 months to 10 years in prison after violating his probation for a second time. Miner was sentenced on a 1988 charge of a friend broke into lhe Faith Bible Church in Woodland Township Jan. 9. Lobdcll said he and his friend broke into the church looking for money. He said they found under $10 and ate some food they found. Lobdell pleaded guilty to breaking and en­ .13 al lhe time of the Incident. A .10 is legally intoxicated. City police said they stopped Vermontville resident Gary E G. Cousins. 31. of 297 N. with escaping police custody while charged THE1 a rued while driving through Middleville. He had a blood alcohol level of .15 at lhe time of the incident. A . 10 is legally intoxicated. • Stephen E. Brown. 20. of Battle Creek, on the way. Owen said he ran into lhe woods. Police tracked Owen's trail with dogs and later arrested him al the honr of one of his relatives. Sentencing was set for March 25. • Eric L. Izibdcll. 18. of 12759 S. Bell Road. Freeport, admitted in court dial he and ing marijuana. Keeler was accused of making the sub­ stance in August in Irving Township. The consecutively with any other sentences. H alcohol rehabilitation program. Shuster noted that King had been drinking and driving for 20 years but said he hoped King is still "savable." King was pulled over by police June 6 Owen admitted in court that he used a screw driver to pry open the back door of a home on Day Road. He said when he stepped inside the home, however, he found a woman on lhe phone who told him the police were E. Bond, Hastings, not guilty of manufactur­ with a felony, an offense punishable by up to four years in prison, which must be served ADJUSTABLE DRESSMAK­ ER MANNEQUIN. Call Julia after 5:00pm or ail day Thun. 945-2090.____________________ cense was revoked and six points were added to his driving record. King pleaded guilty lo the charge Jan 21 in exchange for dropping a charge that he drove with a suspended license. Judge Richard Shuster said he gave King the prison sentence to protect the public and lo give King a chance to get involved in an expired driver's license. Lansing woman injured in accident ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 22-year-old East Lansing woman was injured when she rolled her car Saturday afternoon, Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post report. Jennifer S. Sleinhilber was heading south on Norris Road at 3:20 p.m. when she lost conirol of her car. which skidded off the road and rolled over, state troopers said Sleinhilber was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was admitted and listed in good Annette Smith New trooper joins state police post condition. Troopers issued her citations for driving over lhe speed limit and not having a driver's license with her. Car radio stolen from Porsche A new trooper joined the Michigan State Police post in Hastings this week. Annette Smith comes to Hastings from Delton, where she served for 18 months as a conservation officer for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Before that, she served as a state police officer at posts in Detroit and Newaygo. Smith said she always wanted to be a conservation officer, but after she got her chance, she discovered she liked being a state trooper better. “I found out the grass is not greener on the other side,' she said. Smith said she feels that working for the State Police is "the right thing to do." Smith, her husband and their 18-month-old daughter live in Delton. THORNAPPLE TWP. — State Police from the Hastings post have reported that thieves stole the car radio from a Porsche in Middleville. The victim told police the car was fine when he left it in his driveway on Greenwood Street Feb. 13 at 11:30 p.m.. but when he went to the car at 9 a.m The next morning, be . discovered the radio was missing. The victim said he left ihe car unlocked. Thieves steal radio, speakers and cash HOPE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report $310 worth of cash and stereo equipment also was taken from a Delton teen s car last week. The victim told police he was driving on Walldorff Road Monday. Feb. 22, at 1:30 p.m. when his car broke down. The victim said he left fire car but locked its doors. When he returned at 9 p.m. lhe next day. he discovered his car had been broken into. Taken was a radio worth $160. speakers valued at $50 and $100 in cash. Step-daughter discovers break-in ORANGEVILLE TWP. — Burglars broke into a house on Hayward Road. Barry JOHNNY Coming Monday March 8 be there around 10a.m. Love Mom and Kay PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. in The Hastings County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said lhe owners are away on vacation, but lhe break-in was discovered Friday. Feb. 19. at 3:15 p.m. by a step-daughter who was looking after the house. Deputies said burglars entered the home by kicking in a rear door. The step-daughter told deputies several appliances had been taken but police are waiting to compile a list of the stolen items when lhe victims return home. BANNER Burglars steal TVs from Johnstown home SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Call 948-8051 TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. Advertise Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A home on Schreiner Road was broken into sometime between Feb. 9 and Feb. 14. Barry County deputies report. A daughter of the victims discovered the break-in Feb. 14, deputies said. The victims, her parents, were away on vacation. Police said burglars entered the home by kicking in a side door to the home. Taken were three TVs. a VCR. a stereo and a radio. The value of the items was not known and deputies are waiting for the victims to return to home so they can complete the list of stolen goods. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-03-11.pdf 15f681b22996b71f3b115f52ebd7fe66 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBIMY 121 S CHURCH ST. WSIIXGS. Mi 49056-1833 Village elections produce 6 winners See Page 2 Saxons, Trojans advance in tourney Ferency outlines bold state plan See Page 3 Hasting EuOliCLiOrarv See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 121 S>. Uwctt St. Hasting. Ml TRC66 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 11, 1993 VOLUME 139, NO. 1 DRICE 25' Assessment hikes anger area taxpayers News Briefs by Jean Gallop Staff Writer Barry County taxpayers are upset about their property lax assessments this year, but they arc not taking it out on the people who sit on the boards of review. That’s what was discovered in a sampling of several supervisors In the county Tuesday during the first week of the review process. "They don't like II. of course," said Supervisor Bill Wooer of Barry Township. The 30 people the Board of Review talked to on first day of reviewing assessments and listening to protests was about as many as he "would expect after a heavy increase." The largest hikes in assessments in his township were around Gull Lake with some raises of 30 to 35 percent. The lake dwellers in Hope Township also bad the largest assessment increases. Supervisor Pat Baker said, but on an average, the increase in the residential class was about 20 percent. "No one really got irate, but they did ask questions why. We went two hours over." Mayors fete Klovanich Mike Klovanich (standing, center) was honored at a special party and roast last Wednesday evening after he retired last fall as director of public services for the city. With him are five mayors he served with: (standing) Bill Cook and Mary Lou Gray, (seated, from left) Franklin Beckwith, Cedric Morey and Ivan Snyder. Escapee still at large by Nick Hoffnmn Staff Writer Barry County Sheriffs deputies are continuing to search for a Delton teenager who is still al large after his escape from the Barry County Jail last Saturday night. Deputies acknowledge that they have had no sightings of Herbert M. Blain Jr.. 19. of 11505 S. Kingsbury, and they do not know where he is Blain's escape was the second in two weeks from the custody of sheriffs deputies. On Feb. 25. Christopher T.D. Johnson escaped from deputies while at the District Court in Hastings, but he was recaptured shortly thereafter in a shed near the comer of Park and Court streets. Deputies said they discovered Blain was missing from his cell at about 9:40 p.m. Deputies said they tracked Blain through his Because the blocks had not been reinforced in any way when the jail was constructed in 1976. Blain was able to remove the blocks once the mortar was gone. Dipen said Deputies said Blain opened a 16- by 7-inch bole in the wall, which be then managed to crawl through. Dipert said Blain scaled the metal fence that surrounds the jail and used a blanket to get over the barbed wire as the top. Blain was over the fence and gone before any alarm could sound. Dipert said. See ESCAPEE, continued on page 16 Boysen reported more than 100 residents al its Board of Review so far. "They were pretty much questioning 'why the increase?* Some have good reasons." he said. The largest increase in Thomapple in this year's assessments is about 12 percent in the residential class. In Prairieville Township, officials will have lo add days to the schedule to handle those who want to discuss their assessments, said Supervisor Lloyd Goyings. "They are taking it quite well." be said of the taxpayers. "We've been able to make some corrections in appeals. We're in effect taking a two-year increase in one year (because of last year's assessment freeze). That's a tremendous increase to be absorbing and it has a very advene effect." J-Ad Graphic! News Service Barry County's first exclusive night club for men, featuring exotic dancers, is open and everything is legal and on the up and up. its March 2. "Everything is being done properly and in good taste." she said Because of rumors that the establishment might have topless waitresses, an ordinance banning any nude entertainment in Barry Township was passed last month by the Township Board and became effective on Herbert M. Blain, Jr. Taxpayers in Hastings Charter Township "seem to be pretty cooperative," said Supervisor Dick Thomas. He saw "a little more" people than usual protesting their assessments. "Most of oun are small homes. There were no real large increases in the township," he said "The media has had a lot of coverage, so they know what's going on. It's going pretty well." Thomas said. In Rutland Charier Township, the mood of the people is "very good." Supervisor Robert Edwards said "We had a lot of people who just came to understand. The people aren't very happy with the system, but it's the one we've got to go with until we get reform." he added He explained that some properly owners' parcels were in the process of being reassessed when the freeze was put Into effect last year, io those people got "a double whammy." However, on the average the increase in residential assessments was 21.4 percent, be said "I'm very pleased with my Board of Review," be said. "They took the job seriously, and worked very hard to help the people who did their homework. They were very pasieru." Edwards said City of Hastings residents also got a double whammy because the freeze last year intemipted the city’s first reappraisal in 22 years, causing many double-digit increases. Board of Review Member George "Buzz* Youngs said the city's board hopes to be finished with its work by March 22. Other supervisors who were called were either participating in the Board of Review process or otherwise unavailable. Exclusive night club legal, owner contends owner said. Marty Morton, who owns the Shaker Room, next to the Gilkey Lake Inn. said the new entertainment program has attracted a "very good turnout" since the opening on foot prints in the snow to the northeast side of Pennock Hospital where the tracks disappeared. Dan Dipen. jail administrator, said Blain escaped from the jail by digging a hole through his cell's wall. Dipen said Blain used a piece of stainless steel mirror frame to chip away at the mortar surrounding the concrete blocks that make up the cell s walls. Deputies believe Blain began chipping al the mortar Friday night after 11 p.m. she said of the first session. tn Hope. 50 property owners wrote letter protests that will treated as personal appearances, she added. Thornapple Township Supervisor Don Goyings said the largest increase in Prairieville Township is the residential class, at just over 17 percent, with increases "especially around the lakes." Mach 5. That local statute says waiters or waitresses have to weir clothing which cannot be seen through top or bottom. Township officials are not saying much, and predict that the exclusive men's club is an attraction that will not last. "You won't see it get very big out here," predicted Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer. "We're in a country setting; It may go in larger cities like Kalamazoo, but not out here." The only other comment he said he wanted to make was. "The more publicity you give them, the more they stir it up." A man who lives a quarter of a mile away said he and other neighbors don't like the idea of exotic dancers, but so far it hasn't created any problems. Morton pointed out that she has had a dance and entertainment permit since 1991. Delton sewer contracts signed; $12 million in bonds to be sold CoNer Conference Cctar Room. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A contract between four townships and the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority was signed Friday by officials of each unit, giving the the SBCSWA the power to own. operate and administer the proposed sewer system. Also approved March 5 were identical ordinances for the four townships and the authority governing the operation on the Malta. For more information, call 949-3125. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 sewer. All of the votes approving the contract and the ordinance were one voce short of being unanimous with Kevin Tobin of Prairieville Township voting "no." Tobin could not be reached for comment on his vote. The next step was taken Tuesday by the Barry County Board of Commissioners when they adopted a resoluti<<ito designate the Board of Public Works to be the county's agent in the $12 million bond sale. Selling the bonds is tentatively set for Tuesday. April 13. and contracts could be awarded to the low bidders on the construction of the sewer by May 1. SBCSWA attorney James White said. The three-hour meeting with board members from Barry. Hope. Prarieville and Johnstown townships, board members of SBCSWA. lawyers and financial experts was spent going over the legal wording to cover expected and unexpected events that go with sewer operation. Those in special assessment districts who will be using the sewer will sent payments to the authority, and the money will be sent to the county for payment of the bonds. The bonds have a life of 17 years, "which corresponds to the remaining 17 installments of the special assessments." White said. He said he would be looking for a "Triple A" rating for the bonds White also explained the provision in the contract covering any shortfall in the funds needed to repay the bonds. Each township would take money from its general fund to make up any shortfall, with different percentages assigned to each township as its amount of payment. Robert Bendenski, financial advisor for the SBCWSA. observed that the project had been delayed for various reasons, but the interest rates had gone down during the entire time. The rates for sewer service are determined as one unit for each single family residence, with others types of services based on the "unit." For example, sewer users who used the system more, would be charged more in "unit" fees. An automatic car wash with a conveyer would be charged 33 units, while a church would be charged 0.008 "units" for each seat. A convalescent home would be set at 0.30 units per bed. a store 0 16 per employee, and a service station, 0.24 per pump. For a mulitple-family residence, the first use would be charged as a full unit, and each additional 0.60 of one unit. Approximately 1,700 units will be pan of the system when it is constructed, with the units expected to reach 2,185 by the year 2010, White said. The sewer is proposed to serve a 20 square-mile district in parts of four townships, and also some of the Delton village area. Study of the sewer began in 1986 with a study of Wall Lake and was expanded into the present coverage area. In 1991, the SBCSWA was formed to represent the township's interest in the district. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11. 1993 Wolpe to speak at Truman-Johnson dinner March 20 Michigan gubernatorial candidate and for­ mer Congressman Howard Wolpe will be guest speaker at the annual Truman-Johnson dinner Saturday evening. March 20. The annual dinner, a function of the Barry County Democratic Party, will be held at the Democrats' Hall, also known as Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Wolpe served in Congress for 14 years in the old Third Congressional District, which included half of Barry County in 10 of those News Briefs Boychoir concert slated for Sunday The Battle Creek Boychoir will appear in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. 209 W Green St. The choir, which includes 29 boys professionally trained in the art English Cathedral singing, will be directed by Brooks Grander, with accompaniment from Victor Barz. The program will include both sacred and secular music. Two members of the group, Joseph Elms and Jeremy Nunez, are from the greater Hastings area. The boychoir has performed all over the United States and Canada, and it represented the U.S. in its division in in­ ternational competition in Wales. The choir has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Grand Rapids Symphony, the Battle Creek Symphony and in the Interlochen Fine Arts Academy's International Series. The boychoir, whose members come from Battle Creek. Gull Lake. Hastings. Kalamazoo. Marshall. Olivet and Union City schools, this summer plans to tour Japan. The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken. Hilliker to sing for 'Showcase1 Singer-guitarist Randy Hilliker will be among those playing at the Musicians' Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Hillker, of Hastings, was one of the musicians to perform at the first Showcase in February 1991. He plays acoustic guitar and writes some of his material. He sings a wide variety of folk songs, including tunes by John Denver. Future Showcase events are planned for March 25 and April 1. Orientation program set Parents of eighth-graders in Hastings are invited to a high school orientation program from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hastings High School lecture hall. Counselors will be on hand to answer questions about ninth-grade schedules, required classes, schedules, sequences, teacher recommendations, career plann­ ing and testing. The session is designed to help parents learn about expectations at the high school and to allow parents to have a hand in planning what their sons and daughters will study while there. 'Suicide1 series starts Wednesday A special series on euthanasia and assisted suicide will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Mark Blocher's book ' Vital Signs" will be used as a text. The topic of the first meeting will be "First Principles." Coffee House entertainment set Four Grand Rapids singers and a local contemporary Christian band will pro­ vide entertainment at the Delton Coffee House Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. The program will be in the former Faith United Methodist Church sanc­ tuary building, called the Cornerstone, at the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. The groups will be Message, from Grand Rapids, and internal Emotions from Delton Refreshments will be served. Admis­ sion is free, but donations will be accepted Lake Odessa is Tree City' The village of Lake Odessa has been earned "Tree City USA" designation for the seventh time, according to Village President Steve Garlinger. It was one of 56 communities in Michigan to win the distinction and it was the smallest of the group Tree City USA communities receive a flag with the program’s logo, a plaque, community signs and maple leaf stickers. years. He carried Barry County often in elections while Republicans at the same time were winning by landslide margins. Wolpe retired from Congress last year after redistricting. He was only the second Democrat in this century to be elected in the traditionally strong Republican region and was the only one to be re-elected. Wolpe recently Hied papers to establish a candidate committee for the 1994 gubernato­ rial race against Republican incumbent John Engler. Lakewood Walk for Hunger set The Lakewood Hunger Coalition will have its annual "Walk for Hunger" Saturday. April 25. The goals for this year's fund-raiser will be 200 walkers and $8,000. Of the money raised. 25 percent will go to the Lakewood Community Council for food and fiber needs of local people. The remaining 75 percent will go to Church World Service/CROP. A recruiter’s rally will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. March 15. at the Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. Esther Brown of Michigan Church World Services/CROP will be on hand. Walk forms and instructions will be available soon from Lakewood area churches. 'Last November, the people of Michigan in the federal budget - the Clinch River Breeder Reactor and the Synthetic Fuels Corporation. He also led the opposition to the savings and loan bailout plan, citing regional unfairness. His constituent service in Congress was re­ voted overwhelmingly for a change in Washington." Wolpe said. "And in two years we will have the opportunity tc Finish the job by voting for change in Lansing.’’ Establishing a candidate committee will enable Wolpe to raise and spend funds for a garded as one of the best. Wolpe was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1973 to 1977. During that time he was chairman of a campaign. "The issue in the 1994 race for governor will be simple,' he said. "Do the people of Michigan want to continue with a governor committee that investigated the Michigan Public Service Commission's system of whose only real agenda is to dismantle state government, or do they want a governor who will be committed to using government to bring people together to solve the problems we face. "John Engler sees government as the en­ regulation, leading to utility reforms and customer rebates. He also wrote the Michigan "Right Turn on Red" traffic law and was chairman of the Committee on Corrections and the Committee on Youth Care. Wolpe also was a Kalamazo City Commissioner from 1969 to 1972. The former congressman is expected to emy of the people. 1 want to make govern­ ment the servant of the people." Wolpe lost In his first bid for Congress in 1976, to incumbent Republican Garry Brown, but he came back two years later to upset Brown in the first of seven straight election victories. While in Congress, he was chairman of the House Subcommittee on Africa and led the effort to impose sanctions on South Africa because of its policy of apartheid. He also was chairman of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the Science, Space and Technology Committee. He was cochair of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition to work on trying to solve problems in what has been referred to Howard Wolpe as the "rust belt." Some of the legislation he has written in­ cludes the Industrial Process Efficiency Act. the Taxpayer Right to Know Act, the Pollution Prevention Act and political reform legislation that bars officials from lobbying for foreign interests for a year after they leave public service. Wolpe led successful fights to end what he called the most costly and wasteful programs talk about the 1994 gubernatorial campaign and about what lies ahead for the Democratic Party, locally, in Michigan and in the nation. He has been guest speaker at several local functions, including previous TrumanJohnson dinners and First Friday Lunch and Learn programs. A social hour will start the evening at the Thomas Jefferson Hall at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7. Tickets, at $15 each and $25 a couple, are available from any member of the Barry Countv Demncrafir Committee. Seven to vie for Miss Delton Seven candidates will vie for the Miss Delton title in a pageant at 7 p.m. Friday at the Delton High School auditorium. The seven who have been nominated are Laura Case. Rachel Hamden. Bran­ dy Herwarth. Kelly Jansen, fherese Maupin. Melissa Purdy and Jessica Robertson. Miss Delton will preside over the community Founder's Weekend festival in August. She also will receive a $500 scholarship. The four candidates selected for the court each will receive a $50 savings bond. Judges for the event will be Lin Hough of the Founders Weekend Committee; Nikki Davenport. Miss Delton for 1991; Bob Fisher and Paula Combs, represen­ ting area businesses; Fran Grabowski of the high school faculty and Pat Williams. Thomapple Arts Council. The public is invited to attend the pageant free of charge. Jeff Beebe Steve Corwin Sue Vanderske TK announces DAR award Mindy Truer has been chosen as the reci­ pient of the Daughters of the American Revolution award from Thomapple Kellogg High School. The annual aw ard goes to one senior al a high school who demonstrates patriotism, service, dependability and leadership. Truer is the daughter of Doug and Judy Truer of Irving Road. Hastings She has a 3.57 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and is a three-year member of the National Honor Society. She has served as class president and has been active in band, basketball, softball and volleyball. Outside of school she has worked with children in Special Olympics, has been a Sunday School teacher, sings in her church's choir and is active in her church youth group. She plans to attend either Hope Col­ lege or Kalamazoo College and wants to study to be a pediatrician. Chartton Park training slated Chariton Park will have volunteer training classes Monday through Thurs­ day next week. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held, along with one evening class, said Wendy Tatar, education coor­ dinator. Four topics will be covered in the classes, including an introduction to Charlton Park. Charlton Park is looking for more volunteers for its educational programs, particularly one in which school children get hands-on learning about a typical day in the lives of their ancestors. To sign up or for more information, call Tatar at 945-3775. 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' slated Professional storyteller Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas will be host for a special "Ted­ dy Bears' Picnic from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. March 20. at the Hastings Public Library. Children ages 3 through 5 may bring their teddy bears or favorite stuffed animals, along with a special adult. Ivinkskas is a former elementary teacher and environmental educator. She holds a bachelor of science degree in natural resources and environmental education from the University of Michigan and an elementary education degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She is a member of the National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling. Refreshments will be served at the pic­ nic. There is no charge to attend. Call the library to register. The event will be limited to the first 30 stuffed animals and their escorts. Wesley Meyers Bill Riggs Jerry Engle One incumbent loses in village election One incumbent was defeated and a former councilman lost in hi* second bid to get back on the council in village elections Monday in Nashville and Lake Odessa. Carol Jones Dwyer lost her bid for re­ election to a seat on the Nashville Village Council. Dwyer, a Democrat, received 35 votes, finishing fourth in a five-way race for three openings. The three Republicans on the ballot won in Nashville. Incumbents Jeff Beebe and Sue Vanderske had 52 and 41 votes, respectively. and newcomer Steve Corwin polled 41. Another Democrat. Ron Bracy, earned 23 votes. Write-in votes were cast for Carl Tobias. James Powers. Tim Smith. Carroll Wolfe. Justin Cooley and Walter Pincumbe. Smith and Tobias each garnered two write-in votes. Village officials said a total of 105 votes were cast in the election, not a great turnout, but far better than the paltry number of 39 that showed for the primary election last month. In Lake Odessa. Tim Tromp lost his second bid to get back on the council, finishing fourth in the non-partisan race for three open seals. Tromp had 95 votes, but newcomer Bill Riggs outpolled everybody with 121. In­ cumbents Wesley Meyers and Jerry Engle had 115 and 114. respectively. Village officials said they expected only 60 «o 100 people to show up at the polls, but the final figure was 177. The seat Riggs won is being vacated by Steven Secor, who last fall was named acting superintendent of the Lakewood School District. Legislature continues property tax reform by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The legislative battle in Lansing over property tax reform seems to have narrowed down to two plans. During the Legislative Coffee Monday Morning at the County Seat RestauranL Rep. Bob Bender said that the House is considering both the Bi-Partisan Legislative Team Proposal (BLT) and Governor John Engler's tax cut proposal. Both plans call for a reduction in property taxes. The BLT plan, fonnerly called "Team 14." calls for a 50 percent cut in farm and residence property taxes for school operating funds. The property tax cut would be offset by a 6 percent increase in the state income tax.. Voters would later be given the opportunity to approve an increase in the sales tax from four to six cents, which would then fund either a rollback of the inc ne tax or the total elimination of property taxes on homes and farms. Engler’s plan, which has passed the Senate already, would reduce property taxes from 50 percent to 40 percent of the assessment of a property's market value. Engler's original plan does not address the resulting decrease in school funding, but Engler has promised the money would be replaced. An estimated $433 million would be required to reimburse the schools for the cost of the tax cut. Bender said he does not believe either plan has enough votes to make it through the legislative process. "What is being attempted." Bender said, "is to sit down with the governor’s people to attempt to craft a compromise between those two versions and see if we can't put the better pans of both versions together." Sen. Jack Welborn, who was also at the Legislative Coffee, said he will not support any plan that raises taxes or try to shift tax sources. "We've got enough dollars in Lansing." Welborn said. "We just gotta put proper priorities on where those bucks go." Welborn also said he was frustrated by the fact that the people of the state voted down Proposal C, which dealt with property tax reform, last November. "...We put a good proposal on the ballot and the people refected it." Welborn said, "and then they come to the legislature and expect the legislature to resolve it." Bender also reported that this year's budget has been balanced. The $370 million deficit the state was facing was made up by cuts in nearly every state-run program and department. Only the corrections department, the state's school aid program and the revenue sharing program with local government were not cut. Bender said the governor and the legislature must now start trying to balance next year's budget, which is expected to run a minimum $750 million deficiL Bender also said an auto insurance reform bill was being considered in the House. The bill would provide up to a 16 percent reduction in insurance premiums through different insurance reforms. One reform would give people the option to limit their personal injury protection to $1 million. Another reform item would prevent people injured in accidents from suing for damages if they were over 50 pa cent at fault for the accident. A third item would set limits on what doctors and hospitals can charge when working on auto crash victims. A final item would make insurance rales dependent on location. This way, outer state people would not have to pay for the higher insurance rates that result from the higher safety risks of driving in Detroit. Welborn said the Senate would consider the bill if the House passes it. He said that many of the senators want to make the bill stronger than it is now. The Senate is also working on a crime bill See REFORM, continued page 13 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 — Page 3 Ferency outlines proposal to reform Michigan Legislature by David T. Young Editor Zolton Ferency was back in Hastings last Friday, this time to promote an intriguing idea to reform the State Legislature. Ferency told a First Friday Lunch and Learn audience that he's so serious about his seven-point program that he will lead a pelition drive to get the plan before voters in the November 1994 general election. The PALP (People Achieving Legislative Power) proposal's seven pans are: • Changing from a bicameral (two bouses) to a unicameral (one house) Legislature • All candidates who receive al least 5 per­ cent of the votes cast in their district would qualify to serve, sharing proportionally in all legislative votes and committee assignments. * The current 110 House and 38 Senate districts would be reduced to 16, having the same boundaries as Michigan's congressional districts ■ The Legislature would meet only for six months of each year of the two-year terms of its members. * Retirement benefits for legislators would be abolished. • All necessary officeholder expenses would be paid strictly from state appropria­ tions. * Legislative pay raises would have to be decided by the lawmakers, subject to the governor's veto, and they wouldn't take effect until the beginning of the next term. "I've always been a believer in the Constitution and the laws of this country. It's served us well for more than 200 years,' Ferency said. 'But there are problems in Michigan that are unique. This proposal attempts to address them." One of the problems he was talking about was that 'The Legislature has grown too dis­ tant from the people. They no longer need political parties or us who work in the party. They're able to fi­ nance themselves," he added. "They have only one plank in the platform: Tm going to do whatever it takes to get re-elected. " Ferency went on. They are susceptible lo corruption... they're arrogant. They're not ac­ countable to us. they're accountable lo each other." Ferency said he sees no useful purpose in posal is a ground-breaking political plan that, if instituted, could serve as a model for other states. "If we do this in Michigan, it's going to take off because every state has the same problems." He said that the Jackson Citizen-Patriot, the Port Huron Times and the Traverse City Record-Eagle already have had some kind things lo say about the proposal. When he was asked if reducing legislators' benefits and their time on the job would dis­ courage competent citizens from running for the offices, he replied. That assumes we have competent citizens (as legislators) in Lansing now. "Legislators should be there because they Ferency said. He said often it has been hard to recruit good candidates to run against incumbents in these safe districts. He noted that the Democrats and GOP want to serve." he added, "because they want to give something." He also was asked if the PAI-P would cre­ ate worse "gridlock" in the State Legislature. Calling "gridlock" a newspaper expression, likely will get at least 80 percent of the vote In each district, leaving the rest of the field to "green" parties, women's parties or fol lowers of people like Ross Perot. With 5 percent guaranteeing that a candi­ date will go to Lansing, "Everyone has a chance to be represented." Ferency said. "No be replied that he wasn't sure what the word means. "Right now there's no movement in Lansing,' he said. "(Republican Gov. John) Engler owns the executive branch and the Republicans own the Senate." The House is divided evenly between 55 Democrats and 55 Republicans. Ferency said he could remember the days when the Senate was known as "the gas chamber." "Everything you sent up there died." he votes are wasted." He said tieing the voting power of each candidate to what he or she got al the polls "makes it fair, consistent and logical. It bene­ fits no political party, it benefits the people." Ferency said the Legislature essentially does only three things and should be able to accomplish them in six months of each year. 'First, they decide what they're going to buy and how to pay fur it. Second, they look over what's been done and see if it needs fixing. Third, once in a while they come up with a new idea." He said. The real work should be done between the sessions. That's when they find out what we think.' He said that with the PAI J’ proposal, there will be more than one legislator coming back home to the district to explain to constituents whai's happening. Ferency said no retirenent benefits would restore legislative positions lo "public service rather than career opportunities." having two bouses in the Legislature. He said He acknowledged that like all other plans, there are numerous examples of unicameral government units, such as city and village there could be some flaws. However, he vows to press on. to get at least the 300.000 petition signatures needed to get the question on the November 1994 ballot. He asked. "When the vote comes, do you councils, school boards and county boards of commissiooers. One state. Nebraska, has a unicameral leg­ islature and it worts fine, he said. Ferency said. 'When someone asks me. "Why one house? I answer 'Why two? "You'll save $30 million a year to start Ferency said he believes the PALP pro­ with” He argued that 16 congressional districts already are in place and there would be "no need for line drawing or gerrymandering. Everybody knows whai the districts are be­ fore they go to the polls." One of the biggest reasons lo support the plan, he said, is lhat ii is likely to renew the people's interest in politics. With legislative clout lied to how many voles each candidate gets in elections, there likely would be one Democrat and one Republican in each of the 16 districts, so there would be no such thing as a "safe" district that now exists under the winner­ lake-all rules. "No one will be in anyone's pocket because the opponent will be standing right there." want to keep what you have7" He noted that Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Pino is coordinator for the petition drive in this area. Zolton Ferency (right) chats with Jim Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, before his talk on a plan to reform the State Legislature. During a question and answer period. Ferency was asked if he would personally benefit from the PALP proposal. He said he has run for state office 13 times and doesn't intend to do it again. "It (the proposal) is intended lo create a stale-wide office that makes rense,' he said. The Michigan Legislature uacd to be a place where a farmer or a hardware store owner or a funeral director would go. Then they would pick up their life and move oo (rather than make it a career)." be added. He said his plan makes it statistically pos­ sible to have as many as 20 representatitives from each of the 16 districts, but the chances of that happening are about as good as win­ ning the lottery three times in a row. Having somebody other than Democrats or Republicans vote on issues in the State Legislature might make things more interest­ ing. Ferency suggested. If the two major parties are deadlocked on an issue and neither can muster the 50 percent needed for passage, they might have to court representatives from the smaller parties. "Out of that (situation), you don't get power, you get compromise, rational think­ ing." he said. 'It puts people back into poli­ tics and takes power out." Ferency said the reason he chose 5 percent of the vote as the threshold for someone winning the right to go to Lansing was that constitutional law provides lhat such a figure is needed lo be designated as a major party. Still, n legislator who gets 5 percent of the popular vote will have much less clout than someone who gets 50 percent. The strength of their vote depends oo how many votes they get in November." he said. explained. "Politicians still respond lo people pres­ sure. if they can feel iu" he added. "So it's up to us to break the deadlock " He said his "mother of all proposals" has been in the works for weeks and months and he's never held a press conference, but the plan already has gotten a lot of publicity. He said he expects an interesting battle ahead, but he's optimistic. "I like the sides." he said. "It'll be us against them. One side will be for the status quo." Ferency said he plans to have a state-wide press conference soon and he will invite a wide variety of groups, such as Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Citizens' Lobby. "Every aspect of this (proposal) puts peo­ ple back into politics.* Ferency said. 'We're back in the bailgame. "Anu I hope I'm around long enough to play." The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, takes place at noon on the first Friday of each month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall. City Council continues to hear cable complaints by David T. Youg Editor Complaints about local cable television service and rates continue to plague the Hastings City Council. Council Monday night received another letter, this one from Debra James, complaining about Americable International's most recent increase in cost for basic service, from $16.95 to $19.95 and additions to the copyright and franchise fees. *1 would like lo request that one or two more cable companies be allowed into the Hastings area." James wrote. Councilwoman Miriam White said, in re­ sponse. They (Americable) have a noo-ex- clusive franchise. Anyone can come in." Council agreed to send James a letter stat­ ing that it is the city's policy to welcome other cable companies to compete if they wish to do so. The city several years ago fought its former cable television company. Triad, in court to allow Americable to come in to compete. The city won. and Americable brought its service to Hastings. Meanwhile. Triad filed for bankruptcy and Americable bought it out. Since coming to town. Americable has raised rates between $7 and $8 from its origi­ nal charge of $12.95 for the basic package. It is lhat statistic that has upset some customers and others say they are dissatisfied wilh ser­ vice Council received some better news about Monday night, however. Americable sent a check for $15,267.41 for its franchise with the city for 1992. It was the first franchise fee payment the company has made to Hastings. However, it was unclear whether the amount reflecied 4 or 5 percent of gross rev­ enues. Council decided to direct City Clerk Sharon Vickery to ask if the figures repre­ sents 4 or 5 percent. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Agreed to pay Consolidated Governmental Services 75 percent of its fee ($15,735 of $20,980) for the reappraisal it conducted last year for the second half of the city. Because of many complaints, council tabled action on the payment at its Feb. 22 meeting. It did not pay 100 percent Monday night because of the absence of Linda Watson, chairwoman of the Properly Committee, who said some problems need to be cleared up. ■ Referred to Ute Parks and Recreation Committee a letter from Mark Fritsma of Grand Rapids, supporting development of a "Sugar Bush Trail" from Kentwood southeast through Caledonia. Middleville and Hastings to Charlotte The council last year officially opposed the trail because of lack of provisions for polic­ ing it and paying for it. Councilman Frank Campbell brought that up and questioned the wisdom of referring the matter to committee. But Parks and Recreation Committee Chairwoman Maureen Ketchum said. Times change and people change. I thought we might want to look at it" ■ Approved a request from the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star to have iu annual Easier Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to noon at Fish Hatchery Park Saturday. April 3. • Approved two requests from the Summerfest Committee. One was to close Cook Road from the comer of Green and Cook to the parking lot of the corporate offices of Flexfab during the annual summer festival Aug. 27 and 28. Another was for the annual Summerfest 10-kilometer run Saturday. Aug. 28. at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K immediately afterward. ■ Approved a settlement with a Hastings police officer who filed a grievance contending he wasn't paid properly during a medical eave. The action took place after a closed session. The officer, who was not identified, was awarded $6,750. * Approved requests from David Storms from the YMCA to use Fish Hatchery Park May 1-8 for the Barry County Corporate Olympics The YMCA also asked lo use the park for women's soccer March 23 to May 12 and to use Bob King Park for summer playground June 14 to July 23. and use of Bob King Park for baseball Monday and Wednesday evenings May 17-July 21 and Saturday mornings from May 22 through July 24. Council agreed to the requests, but only if there are no conflicts. • Referred to the Property Committee a re­ quest from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Irwin Jr. for an easement extension for their property just behind the airport. * Approved a lease agreement with the county for the latter to use the parking lot be­ hind the old Hastings Hotel for $150 per month. County employees will use the lot while work is being done on the new Courts and Law Building. * Received a letter from Hastings Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel, thanking council for its support of the Bipartisan Legislative team (BLT) or the Team 14" proposal to reform school financing. The County Board of Comisstoners Tuesday also endorsed the proposal. • Received a letter from State Senator Jack Welborn outlining his opposition to the BLT plan and his support of Gov. John Engler's tax cut proposal. Welborn said he is opposed to raising the income lax to reimburse schools income they would lose from a property tax cut of up to 50 percent. He said he favors Engler's plan because it would give taxpayers a break and force the Legislature lo make up the schools' lost funding by reorder­ ing its spending priorities. Members of the winning Science Olympiad team are (back row. from left) assistant coach Steve Collins, Jodi Sanger, Mike Burghdoff, Abel Johnston, George Billmeyer, Todd Kidder, head coach Tim Neason, (middle row, from left) Katie Willison, Michael Nystrom, Brooke Rizor, Genna Nichols, Michael Lipstraw, (front row, from left) David Parker, Beau Mason, Ben Bowman, Kenny Hoxworth and Jeff Doozan. Middle School 1st in Science Olympiad J-Ad Graphics News Service contest, Kenny Hoxworth, David Parker. Hastings Middle School students took Ben Bowman and Jeff Doozan look top the top prize among junior high schools at the Region 10 Science Olympiad last prize. At the Saturday and have earned the right to Vaughan and Kitt Carpenter won third place in "A is for Anatomy." and Jenny represent the region at competition later this year. Hastings High School tbe state high school level, Lori VanAman and Lori Vaughan took a third students, meanwhile, placed in tbe top five al tbe place in "Bridge Building." The team of Kitt Carpenter, Jenny earned first place in "Write it/Do it." Bob Sanlnocencio was second in "Designer Genes" and Chris Alkcma and Sanlnocencio placed second in "Name that Organism." Coaches were Tim Neason, Steve Collins. Jan Lawson. Rich Nauta and Sam Marfia. Tbe slate competition is scheduled lor Saturday, April 24. at Michigan State March 6 competition. Middle school students Abel Johnston and Kenny Hoxworth took first in VanAman. Lori Vaughan and Erin Parker 'Astronomy Contest.' and Jodie Songer. County animal shelter changes being made Mike Burghdoff and Katie Wilson placed third in 'Picture This." David Parker and Jeff Doozan placed first in "Simple Machines" Todd Kidder and George Billmeyer took third place .a "Mousetrap Vehicles." In "Name that Organism." Genna Nichols and Mike Lipstraw took second place. Brooke Rizor and Jeff Doozan placed second in "Weather or Not." while classmates George Billmeyer and Michael Nystrom placed first in "Egg Drop." "Rocks and Fossils" third-place winners were Jodi Songer and Mike Burghdoff. and in the "Write it/Do it" The Barry County Criminal Justice Com­ mittee. a division of the Barry County Com­ missioners. suspended Barry County Animal Control Officer Julie Mitchell after a closed meeting Tuesday afternoon Commissioners Ethel Boze. Robert Wenger and Mark Doster decided that Mitchell would be suspended with pay. None of the comminee members could be reached for additional comment about the situation. However, the animal shelter is currently University in East Lansing. operating on a reduced staff. There arc no trained animal control officers on duty because the other officer. Pam Roncheni. has been out on disability. The shelter has been operating minus a manager or coordinator for the past several months. The commissioners who oversee the shelter have appointed Alvin McCnimb as manager beginning Monday McCnimb. a retired Michigan State Trooper who served in the Hastings area for 17 years, replaces John Gates in that capacity . �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11, 1993 FFA's accomplishment restores faith in youth To The Editor: Mutual fund taxation Mutual funds offer man) benefits to shareholders, such as reinvestment of dividends, automatic withdrawal plans and no-cost switching among funds. Unfortunate­ ly. all these transactions are taxable events. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses a simple principle for any security transaction: You pay taxes on the difference between the cost at which you bought and the cost at which you sold. Determining that difference, however, can be difficult. Many shareholders unknowingly pay dou­ ble taxes hv not figuring the reinvested dividends (already taxed) into the cost of the shares sold. It is estimated that about 70 per­ cent of shareholders do reinvest dividends, so this issue has become a major concern. For example, when your fund pay s a dividend and you reinvest it. that dividend is still a taxable distribution. The reinvested amount then in­ creases your cost basis. For example, if you invest SI .000 and earn a $40 annual dividend, which you invest, your cost basis is SI.040. Tax problems can also arise when you sell shares. Deciding to sell shares recently bought (with possibly only a small gain) vs. selling shares owned for several years (with major capital gains) can mean a difference in the taxes y ou pay. A small but growing number of mutual fund companies are trying to end these accounting nightmares for shareholders. They are sen­ ding statements that show the cost basis of your shares and tbe amount of gain or loss on each sale. The statements generally include the date, price and dollar amount of each pur­ chase or sale, the total cost of all shares own­ ed after each transaction, and the average cost per share. The mutual funds that have pioneered this service report enthusiastic response from shareholders, who say that tax filing is much simpler. Your tax bill can be substantially changed by selecting the proper method of identifying shares and share cost. Until now. this infom»ation was difficult to obtain soley from information provided by shareholder statements. If your fund does not yet offer this service, don’t despair, and certainly don’t change funds for this reason alone. More user­ friendly statmeents are sure to become in­ creasingly widespread as fund companies recognize their value to shareholders. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company 58’1. AT&T 737. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 54’/. 40 Chrysler Clark Equipment 23 20’/. CMS Energy 43'/. Coca Cola 57’/. Dow Chemical 64'/. Exxon 21 Family Dollar 49’/. Ford 40 General Motors 14 Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mfg. 30’/. 56’/. IBM 837. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 43'/. 25’/. Kmart 67’/. Kellogg Company 527. McDonald's 537. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 207. Spartan Motors 27’/. 287. Upjohn Gold $326.60 $3.53 Silver Dow Jones 3472.00 Volume 293,000.000 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (615) 948-9051 IMvIn Jacobs Presxtent Stephen Jacobs Treasurer --—.——J.---------------------- research field. We learned of accomplishments of some young farmers and agribusiness young people beyond what we commonly know or think. All these young adults attending the conven­ tion were motivated to reach out further for their country, their community and each other. Remember, this was planned and ex­ ecuted by high-schoolers! Il restored my admiration of the younger generation of today. My suggestion to you ... might you look somewhere else for your news instead of the courts? How about contacting each church's “Branch Davidians" in the news today have no connection with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, according to the Rev. Philip R. Colburn, pastor of the local Adven­ tist Church on Terry Lane in Hastings. "Though we feel no need to defend ourselves, only Christ, in view of the fact lhat some persons involved had past connections with the church, there may be some confu­ sion. and we wish to clarify the issue." he said. Colburn explained that Victor Houteff. who was disfellow shipped from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and its ministry at Los Angeles in 1929. headed an offshoot organization called the “Shepherd's Rod" after the title of his first publication. Im­ mediately after Houteff s death in 1955. the Shepherd's Rod party began to break up into splinter groups. Vernon Howell assumed leadership of the current Waco group in 1988 after being ac­ quitted following a shootout with George Roden. This gun battle was in dispute of the Mount Cannel property near Waco. Texas, which Roden said was his. following the death of his father. Ben. in 1978. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE His appeal is made through those who love Him and the church, which is to be the healing Let us be restored and made whole by His grace Mrs. Don Kelly of Hope United Methodist Church CORRECTIONS: The Banner’s Feb. 18 "Court News" identified Donald L. Hammond as Jeffery Garland's attorney during sentencing Feb. 11. Garland was actually represented by attorney Matthew P. Smith. The March 4 Banner article about a tractor-car accident inconectly said Willis Dalton is from Eaton County. He actually lives at 383 W. Broadway in Woodland. Also, a woman identified as Vicki Green is actually Vicki Sue Service of Mulliken. And the fire departments at the scene were from Hastings and Freeport. Dafoult ba* occurred in the condition* of a mor­ tgage mode by RAYMOND E 8OURDO ol*o known as RAYMOND BOURDO (now detected) and JULIET BOURDO. as hi* wife and in her own right (collectively*- Mortgagor ). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF FAINT PAUL, o corporation having it* principal office at 375 Jockton Street. St. Paul. Minnesota 55101. dated April 18. 1980. and record­ ed In the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on Apirl 21. 1980 in Liber 975, Page 126, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on April 21. 1980 in Liber 245. Page 125 (the "Mor­ tgage'*). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known os FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL and is now known as AGRIBANK. FCB (the "Mortgagee"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Four and 01/100 Dollars ($86,534.01). No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay the above amount, with interest, a* provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and all taxes ond insurance premium* paid by me unaerstgned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Martin. County of Allegan, ond in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond ore described os follows: PARCEL 1: Commencing at the Southeast comer of Sec. 1. thence West 718 feet or to a private drain Public Opinion: young peoples group around the county, also each school has a gcx»d many clubs that have interesting activities This might inspire the junior-highers to greater heights than having their names on inc “crime page." I do miss the items from each neighborhood, like it was years ago. We could keep track of who lived where and who they got together with. but. of course, that was back when we all really cared for each other. Thank you and good printing. Dorothy Kelsey There is only one 'Gospel' According to Colburn, through the years, the group — which has changed leaders and membership as further splinters were developed — has called itself The Shepherd's Rod. Davidian Seventh-day Adventists. Branch Davidians and The Davidians. Not one of them. Colburn says, is known to hold membership in a Seventh-day Adventist Church at Waco or any other place. Howell was disfellowshipped from the Tyler. Texas, congregation in 1981. Leaders of the various groups have included Victor Houteffs widow. Florence. Ben Roden. Lois Roden. George Roden and Ver­ non Howell. Colburn said that Seventh-day Adventists total more than seven million in 206 countries worldwide, and that while North American membership exceeds 783.000. about nine of every 10 Adventists live in other nations. "As a denomination. Colburn concluded, "we promote the sanctity of the family, prac­ tice allegiance to government, observe the seventh-day (Saturday) Sabbath, believe in the second advent of Christ, follow a non­ violent lifestyle, and acknowledge Christ as the judge of the universe.” Legal Notice We must unite behind what's right This letter is written because my spirit within is sorrowful. For no longer can I choose to be blind or deny the wrong that's creeping almost un­ noticed into our community and county. It seems by doing nothing 1 have endorsed unrestricted wrong behavior. Because of the human mind's ability to ra­ tionalize what the eyes see and the heart wants a decision of the will, makes a matter right or wrong. Personal, popular, or even the majori­ ty of peoples thinking does not make it so. It was already decided long ago and does not change with time, for it was written in stone. Understanding that a business has to resort to sex. profanity and violence to pay the mor­ tgage or a tavern needs exotic dancers to en­ courage business docs not make acceptable, right behavior. It causes me grief and should be to our shame as a county. with over 75 churches. That we might be persuaded to the course of renewing our obligation to each other in a new spirit of what's right ard good would make more sense. God's divine concession for human weakness is forgiveness through His Son. For God is bigger than all our problems. Xj Letters Waco cult has no link with Seventh-day Adventists Change + 27. + 7. —7. + '/. + ’/. + '/. — + 27. -’/. + 1'/. + 2'/. + 27. + 7. -1’/. + 27. + 27. -’/. + 1'/. + 27. + 1'/> + ’/. + ’/. + ’/. —7. -1.10 —.03 + 149 Letters To The Editor: Just a note to let you know that I really ap­ preciate the ever-expanding news we receive in the Hastings Banner, our hometown newspaper Thank you that ? .»u give us the opportunity to express our views In your progressive paper, it seems that ’crime news” has advanced the most, with the whole back page full of drunken driving, child molesting, and breaking and entering. It makes me say ”Oh my. oh my. what is the world coming to?" It makes me feel as if all that our community is “turning out" is this type of youth. Then it was my privilege last week to attend the slate convention of the Future Farmers of America held at Michigan State University. It was there that 1 was amazed and my spirits lifted as I saw clean-cut young people conduct an orderly and meaningful business meeting. They were interested in important topics of today, such as the altercation between en­ vironmentalists and farmers over “wetlands.’’ and the difference of opinion betwixt animal activists and the medical (not GuoJtiver) thence Northeasterly parallel with Gun River and 25 feet Easterly of some to a point on the East line of Sec. 1. 117.2 rods North of Southeast comer of Sec. 1. thence South to point of beginning. EXCEPT the South 2 rods thereof: ALSO EXCEPT part of the said Southeast 1 /4 of Sec­ tion 1 described os beginning at the Southeast cor­ ner of Section 1 ond proceeding thence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West 133.00 feet along the South line of Section 1. thence due North 93.00 feet, thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds East 133.00. thence due South 93.00 feet along the East line of Section 1 to the point of beginning. PARCEL 2: E 1/2 W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11: PARCEL 3: N 1 /2 SW 1 /4 NW 1/4 of Sec. 12: PARCEL 4: SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Sec. 11 EXCEPT beginning in Northeast comer of SE 1/4 NE 1/4. thence South 200 feet, thence West 200 feet, the.tee North 200 feet, thence East 200 feet to point of beginning. PARCEL 5: East 5/8 of SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11: PARCEL 6: NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Sec. 11: Parcels 1-6 are located in T2N. R11W. Martin Township. Allegan County. Michigan. PARCEL 7: N 1/2 SW Fr'I. 1/4 of SW Fr’I. 1/4 of Sec. 6: PARCEL 8: NW 1/4 SE 1/4 of SW Fr'I. 1/4 of Sec. 6: Parcels 7 ond 8 ore located in T2N. R10W. Orangeville 1 ownship. Barry County. Michigan; . subject to existing, highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record; together with all the tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anyway* appertaining. Notice is turtner gtven that the length ot the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the dote of sole. Dated: February 18. 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known os AGRIBANK. FCB Mortgagee Timothy Hillegonds WARNER. NORCROSS I JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616)459-6121 (3/11) 7b The Editor: It’s a sad day in history when some of the most noted teaches and preachers in the Holy Bible come into our homes each day through the news media and misuse and misspell the word "Gospel." When they’re asked "What is the Gospel?" They say the Gospel is "good news, glad tidings" and etc. None of that is true. It's good news to hear the Gospel, and will bring glad tidings to those who will receive it. but that's not what the Gospel is. They refer to the first four books of the New Testament: Matthew. Mark. Luke and John, as "The four Gospels." There is no such thing as four Gospels, not three, not even two. In l-Corinthians 15. the Apostle Paul says the Gospel is the "Death. Burial and Resur­ rection of our Lord Jesus Christ." He also says, there is only one Gospel and there is no other. Ephesians 4 says there is “One Lord, one faith, one baptism." Now let us add to the let­ ter "$" to those. Now we have "Lords, faiths and baptisms." Thai's what they are doing to the word Gospel. Nowhere in the Bible can you find the letter "s” added to the word Gospel, making it plural. Lawton Home Delton Write us a Letter! 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She'll do a good job." marvelous job. 1 voted for Clinton and 1 think he'll all the decisions anyway. do great if people will makes all tbe decisions in give him a chance to do the family." “I think she will do a the job." Frank Ricketts. Haatiags: "I think she's making She wears the britches and Stacie Lute, Middleville: "I think she's going to do great!" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 — Page 5 Barry County Board endorses Bipartisan property tax plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Concerned that equity is the most impor­ tant factor in revamping property taxes. the Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 7 to 1 Tuesday to support the Biparti­ san Legislative Team (BLT) Properly Tax Plan. Commissioner Mark Doster vexed against endorsing Ute plan. Several commissioners said they embrace the plan because it makes provisions to re­ place lost revenue to schools and is not ex­ pected to cause financial problems lo coun­ ties. Stale Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middlcville, is one of the participating legislators on the lax plan team. "It seems io be the most realistic." County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said of the plan. The plan provides for a 50 percent cut in school operating taxes for homeowners and farmers; an increase in the state income tax rale lo 6 percent to provide replacement rev­ enue; a new equitable system of school fi­ nance; and an increase in the income tax per­ sonal exemption from $2,100 to $3,000 lo cut taxes by $300 million. The plan also offers voters an option after property taxes have been cut lo increase the sales tax from 4 percent lo 6 percent and ei­ ther roll back the slate income tax to 4.6 percent or totally eliminate property taxes on homes and farms, commissioners said. Tax cut and school funding changes would be implemented directly by the Legislature without a ballot proposal, according to the proposal. County commissioners, in the board's resolution, said several of the other property tax proposals would cause counties to "suf­ fer by a delayed revenue stream" "A good educational system is key to a prosperous economy." the resolution said. "And under some proposals, all school sys­ tems in Barry County could lose as much as $5.8 million in revenues." The board's resolution will be sent to stale legislators. "1 think it's important to let legislators know bow the county thinks." said Com­ missioner Marjorie Radant. Reflecting on the future. Commissioner Robert Wenger said wondered how the plan would affect paying off the proposed new Courts & Law Building the county plans lo Howard Thaler elected president of Habitat Howard Thaler of Freeport has been elected president of Barry County Habitat for Humanity. He succeeds James Shoemaker who was named vice president for the coming year. Patricia Wagner continues as executive di­ rector. Other officers for 1993-94. elected Tues­ day night, are: Trudy Tobias, secretary; Norval Thaler, treasurer; Patty Engle, financial secretary; Bev Sixberry, youth construction coordinator, and Lynn Wagner, chaplain. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical Chris­ tian ministry of volunteers who build and renovate houses for low income families. Other board members are Art AUerding. Cathy Chandler. Gordon Chase. Jean Chase. Donna Monica. Laura Rodriguez. Diana Pebbles. Frank Townsend. Elaine Gilbert. Betty Heidi. Ben Mason. Warren Sutherland. Eileen Oehler. Charlotte Rhoades. Lyndell Rhoades and Steve Schoenleber. "We're in an exciting transitional place." Executive Director Patricia Wagner told the board after the election. Alter building a bouse a year since its in­ ception four years ago. the local Habitat has four houses on its agenda this year, she said. Habitat plans to build a new house in Cloverdale, two in Freeport and renovate a home on Slate Street in Hastings. To help raise funds for those projects. Habitat will have a Swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. March 26 at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., Hastings. A treewill of­ fering will be accepted for the meal, which also will include potatoes and gravy, vegeta­ bles. salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. For more information about Habitat, call 948-9939 or write P.O. Box 234, Hastings. ML 49058. build. If property taxes are cut 50 percent, Regarding local animal control, she said he speculated that the amount of delinquent taxes would decline. The county is planning to pay for the new building win. interest Ones it collects and invests from delinquent tax payments. In other business, the board: • Heard Commissioner Gordon Fuhr report that the bond sale for the County Courts & Law Building will be conducted April 13 by the County Building Authority. • Received a letter from Joseph D. Cousineau, 911 account manager for Michi­ gan Bell, congratulating the county on its successful 911 project. The county's 911 system is expected to be fully operational by March 22. "Due to the tremendous foresight of Barry County’s Board of Commissioners and tbe diligent efforts of Charles Nystrom (911 director), your Enhanced 911 Emergency Service System has been successfully completed and can be regarded as one of the most hi-tech in the state of Michigan," Cousineau said. "It was through Mr. Nystrom's extraneous efforts lhat the 911 implementation process personal differences should be resolved in the best interest cf the animals. "Please remember it is not an issue of suffered no set backs and remained on sched­ ule. He was able to bring together all the re­ sources necessary as well as coordinate criti­ cal lime frames for all departments in­ volved." Cousineau said. Commissioner Robert Wenger said the letter "speaks well" of all Ute people who have helped in establishing the 911 system Board Chairman Orvin Moore said Barry County has accomplished in two years what takes five or six years in some counties. • Heard Julie Jarvis speak during the pub­ lic comment time about her concern for an­ imals. "all of God's Creatures, who can't speak for themselves." She told the board about an article in Horseman magazine that explained the Humane Care for Animals Act that Illinois has adopted. Jarvis said she is interested in knowing more about the animal protection laws that Michigan has and wants Michigan and the county to offer protection to animals that the Humane Care for Animals Act provides. Commissioner Mark Doster asked for a copy of the article. Regarding animal abuse and neglect, she said Wednesday, it might not be pleasant lo look at a photograph of an abused animal, "but you can't ignore the truth.* who controls how much, but rather how much we can all do." Jarvis told the board. breakfast and expanding the club house • Denied a zoning amendment which would have changed land on the comer of M-37 and Bristol Road and the Ridgewood Hills plat in Johnstown Township from pointed by AAA officials to serve oo the AAA Governing Board. Moore said he had mixed emotions about the matter because Barry County is no longer a member of agricultural residential to residential R-l (single family residential district). Aller re­ searching the request, the board's County Development Committee recommended the denial because the area involved a 20-acre farm which members believe should not be in a residential district. Commissioner Lew Newman said. A subdivision in the area had AAA and that the Barry Board had no prior knowledge or Input into the decision regard­ ing Morkovin-King's appointment. Morkovin-King last week expressed sur­ been inappropriately spot zoned, commis­ sioners said. • Supported the week of March 7-13 as Chemical Awareness Week In Barry County prise when she learned about the appoint­ ment. saying that she had only recently just volunteered to serve on AAA's Advisory Council and had not sought the Governing Board position. Commissioner Marjorie Radant said she thought the matter was "ridiculous" since Barry and the AAA have cut ties. MorkovinKing is not representing the county in any official capacity. Radant said. County Coordinator Judy Peterson com­ and pledged cooperation and assistance wtere possible to the local emergency planning committee and local businesses and industry to promote a better understanding of their common problems and opportunities. "There Is a need to make people more • Discussed a letter from the Area Agency on Aging. Region 3, notifying the board that Dr. Vera Morkovin-King has been ap­ mented lhat the AAA has changed its by­ laws and can legitimately appoint people the agency wants to serve on Its Governing Board, without asking for county approval. Moore said lhat AAA's executive director. Dr. Joseph Ham. has said Morkovin-King's appointment is intended to be a gesture of extending an olive branch to Barry, but Moore said be didn't consider It an olive branch. "It's ludicrous for them to appoint their own board members." Tbe matter was referred to the County Board's Human Services Committee to re­ view AAA's by-laws, discuss tbe situation and make a recommendation at the next board meeting. * Approved a zoning amendment to re­ zone land in Castleton Township from agri­ cultural and future expansion to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The rezoning of property, owned by Tim and Alice Boucher, is located oo the north side of Nashville and includes the Mulberry Fore Golf Course to an area south of Thomapple Lake Road. The Bouchers have indicated an interest in devel­ oping an RV park, bousing, a bed and aware of the role that chemicals play In their lives." the resolution said. "There is a need to foster better cooperation between our lo­ cal emergency planning committee and local business. Industrial, retail, service and fvming sectors. "And there is a need to improve the awareness of our local emergency planning committee about the chemicals mwiufK:lured, used or sold in the factories, compa­ nies. retail stores and farms in Barry County." commissioners said. Supporting the Awareness Week is a way to bring these groups together with the local emergency planning committee, the board believes. • Appointed Russell Yarger to the County Planning Commission, effective Immedi­ ately. His term will expire April 30. 1995. ■ Adopted two resolutions that bring the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System mother step doser to reality. A $12 million bond sale has been set for April 13. Commissioners have authorized the County Board of Public Works lo sell the bonds. Officials expect tbe bonds to sell substantially below six percent. Every bond issue that sold in the state last week was below five percent. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said. (See a separate story in this issue about tbe progress of tbe Southwest Barry Sewage project). A Message to Michigan's 3rd Congressional District fcfctSwMr $ Dear Friends, No words can fully express my gratitude for the thousands of gestures of kindness that have been offered during my battle with cancer. So many people find themselves alone in these situations. I am truly blessed to be a part of the fair and thoughtful West Michigan community. God has placed a great challenge before me and my family. We have truly grown in our shared struggles during this difficult time. We continue to know peace at the center, even when the edges are frayed. Q Please know that I appreciate so very deeply the sacred trust you have placed in me as your Congressman. I have taken an oath five times in the ■ United States Capitol to serve as your Representative to the best of my ability. You have my word that I still hold fast to that promise. Many of you know my staff members in both my Grand Rapids and Washington offices. Their dedicated service to you, whether it be help in dealing with federal agencies, providing background on pending legislaBfr> tion, or simply relaying your thoughts to me, continues as it always has. I B FRIENDS DON I LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 14, 1993 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O’CONNOR, Secretary • NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Eugene L. Norris, 8151 S. Cedar Creek Road. Dowling, Ml, Section 36, Hope Township. Consideration will be given to property located on the Southeast comer of West Dowling and Cedar Creek Roads to build closer to the road which setback does not conform to the Township Zoning Ordinance. Heanng to be held on Monday, March 15, 1993, 7:30 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Road. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the request will be given the opportun­ ity to be heard either verbally or in writing. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more information may contact Richard H. Leinaar. 948-2464. Tuesdays 8 a.m to 11 a.m. or the application is available for public inspection during regular township office hours on Wednesdays 9 am to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 46058 948-2464 B Bk Il It Illi y "' *» । urge y°u t° keep conveying your concerns and questions to either of my °ff,ces at any time. My doctors tell me that I need to continue my recovery at home. I must tell you that it is most frustrating, after eight years of a near-perfeet voting record, to be away from my official duties in Washington. AK _ I want to assure you, though, that it is my strongest desire to ■ \ \\» return to Washington as soon as possible. | \ \ \ \ Again. I will never be able to adequately thank all of you I 1 \ V IV 7 1 •\ « B Hl Hl Al I * jl for your support, kindness and love. My life is in God's hands, as it always has been. My walk with Him goes on. Only He knows the future, but for the present I conti\ nue to fight Sincerely. P~L J Paul B. Henry Member of Congress Pori for by the Henry for Congress Committee P.O. Bo, 3334 • Grand Pop.*, Ml 49501 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11, 1993 Arts scholarships available here Students who will be entering 7th through 12th grades in September are eligible to apply for summer fine arts scholarships from the Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County. Up to 50 percent of tuition costs will be paid by the Arts Council for camp experi­ ences to study such activities as visual arts, music, theater, writing, dance, photography, film making, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Students who receive scholarships must be Barry County residents. Students should select their own camp to attend before they apply for a scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 27. Scholarship applications are available from art and music teachers in schools throughout the county or by calling James Pino, scholarship committee chairman, at 517-852-9240. Students who are applying for visual arts scholarships will need to submit a portfolio. Those who arc involved in performing arts will be auditioned by appointment on April 14-15 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Portfolios and auditions are tbe biggest factors in the judging. Other consideration is given to the written application and personal statement and recommendation from a teacher or principal. I NASHVILLE Samuel E "Ed” Chaffee. 82. of 6405 Thomapple Lake Road. Nashville, passed away Friday. March 5. 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Chaffee was bom on February 18. 1911 at Hastings Township. Barry County, the son of Ira and Grace (Lewis) Chaffee He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Quimby School He was married to Alta V Austin on November 25. 1930. He has resided most of his life in Hastings Township. Mr. Chaffee was employed 21 years at the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in 1973. He had previously worked in airport construction throughout Michigan des eloping several airports He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Chaffee is survived by his wife. Alta; two sisters. Eleanor Merrick of Nashville. Ilah Norris of Dowling; three brothers. Richard Chaffee of Nashville. Keith Chaffee and Harold Chaffee both of Hastings; several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by two infant children at birth; brother, Clarence Chaffee; sister. Mary McClurkin Funeral services were held Monday. March 8. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Arsa CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHVRCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and 11:15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jefleson Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sanduskv Phone 945-3118 Sunday Service* 9: 30 a m.. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting at 6 00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945 4060 church. Sunday School 10 00a.m.. Worship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the hanrllopped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meeiv at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Services; 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Group*. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6: 00 p.m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided lo and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m Wednesday Dalton Area CHUBCH Of GOD. K* DAY. B—frlrf. Michigan. Services 10 a m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a.m.; Worship 1100 a.m.. Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video series: "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.; WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m to 8 00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; TOO p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday wi-ship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY T)F GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (age* 2-7 or first grade). Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qnz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits --------- -----------------------------------------------------------\ The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches. and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions ' ■ 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan < [ Samuel E. "Ed" Chaffee ____________ > ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir• mg. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a m. Holy Commit­ num. 5:00 p.m Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common pruser used at all services. HASTINGS FIRST PRESYBFRTER1AN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 14 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provid­ ed Broadcast of 9 30 services over WRCH-AM and FM 9:50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class; 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 11:20 Children's Church; 4.00 Middle School Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Monday - 7:30 Trustees Meeting Tuesday - 7:15 Stephen Ministry training. Wednes­ day - 6:00 Women's Organization Dinner; 7:00 Chancel Choir prac­ tice. Thursday - 12:00 Lenten Lun­ cheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Stan School Road* Philip R. Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are. Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School al 10:50 a m. (for all ages) Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7 00-8:00 p.m." The community is invited. School Boar! meets March 16 at 6 00 p.m. in the school. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Dona Hons of only clean and good quality ’ items are accepted during the business hours noted above. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 14 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion Thurs­ day. March II - 6.30 Children s Choir. 7.00 Evang./Soc. Min Bd . 7:30 Chorahers. 8:00 AA Satur day. March 13-9:30Conf. 5.3:00 Adull Class. 8:00 NA. Tuesday. March 16 7:00 SCS Staff Wednesday. March 17 10:00 Wordwatchen. 3:15 Young Spirits; 4:00 Organ Lesson; 6:00 Supper; 7 00 Vespers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8 30 a.m and 11: 00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a.m.. Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.. Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m Mondays: Children's Choir 3.00 p.m Monday thru Friday: Narcotic* Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7 30 p m . Narcotics Anonymous 7 30 p.m ; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays Co-Dependent* Anonymous 9:00 am Thursday. March 11 - Lenten Lunch "Worship al First Presbyterian Church 1200 noon to 100 p m — message by Sharon Olson. Mental Health Ad­ ministrator. from Dowhng Country Chapel UM Church Sunday. March 14 - Battle Creek Boy Choir Concert 4 00 pm . freewill offer­ ing Tuesday March 16 - U M Men Dinner and Program 6:30 p.m Thursday. March 18 - Bazaar Workshop 9 30 a m . Lenten Lun chWorship at First Presbyterian Church 12 00 noon lo I 00 p m — message by Dr Jack Brown. Physi­ cian. from Hastings First U.M. Church Saturday. March 20 — Goodwill Class Potluck Program 6:00 p m . Friends Group St Patrick's Potluck 6 30 pm Sun day. March 2. - One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. Sunday School Builders Contest ’ ()l)p m Loria E. Kirtland SUNFIELD - Losia E. Kinland. 98. of 123 Main Street. Sunfield, passed away Friday. March 5. 1993 at Fairview Medicare Facility in Centerville following an extended illness. Mrs. Kirtland was bom on September 16. 1894 in Caledonia, the daughter of Leon Bass and Lena (Baker) Bass. On July 2. 1913 she married Clare S. Kirtland, he died June 13. 1962 at Ann Arbor V.A. Hospital. They were long time residents of Sunfield, and owned and operated the Kirtland Drug Store in Sunfield for many years. She was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church, the Eastern Star, a member of the Lionels organization and ac­ tive in the Historical Society and Senior Citizens activities. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three brothers and one sister. Surviving arc twro daughters. Mrs. Susan Taylor of Sturgis, and Mrs. Evelyn Gunn of Kentwood; seven grandchildren; 16 great­ grandchildren and seven great-great­ grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. June Gould and Mrs. Ruth Cole of Florida. Funeral services were held Monday. March 8 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Harris Hoekwater of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Senior Citizens group in Sunfield. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview. Viola Carolina Wilson HASTINGS - Viola Carolina Wilson. 78. of 414 West Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, passed away Sunday. March 7. 1993 at the home of her daughter in Hastings. Mrs. Wilson was bom on July 3. 1914 in Adams County. Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Christina (Strable) Beitler. She was raised in Indiana and Illinois and attended schools (here. Graduated from high school in 1934 in Flora. Illinois. She was married to Alexander (Sandy) Wilson in February 1939 in Si. Louis. Missouri. She has resided in Hastings off and on since 1954. She retired and has made her home permanently in Hastings since June 1990. She was employed as a professional seamstress all her working life. Made the per­ formance costumes for the former Mary Adams Dance Studio of Hastings in the 1950’s. She was a member of the Quimby United Methodist Church. ‘ Mrs. Wilson is survived by daughter and son-in-law. Sandy and Vem Mosteller of Hastings; grandchildren. Justin. Toni. Donald; sister. Edna Rhoades of Ft. Worth. Texas; brother and wife, Floyd and Elva Beitler of Ft. Worth. Texas; dear nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Sandy in January 1966; her parents and brothers, Francis Beitler in 1942 as a Jap POW, Thurman Beitler a retired USAF Veteran in 1988 Cremation has taken place. A memorial ser­ vice will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions ma> be made to American Cancer Society or Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Norman T. Barry HASTINGS - Norman T. Barry. 77. of 807 West Clinton Street. Hastings, passed away Wednesday. March 10. 1993 at his residence. Arrangements pending at Wren Funeral Home. Carolyn Sue Clawson DELTON - Carolyn Sue Clawson, 51, of East Shore Drive. Crooked Lake. Delton, passed away Sunday. February 28. 1993 at Borgess Medical Center. Mrs. Clawson was bom October 28. 1941 in Hartselle. Alabama, the daughter of P.K. and Ida (Mulican) Kirby. She came to Michigan with her family at the age of 10. and had lived since 1987 at the present address and was formerly of Otsego. She was a member of St. Margaret's Church. Otsego and had attended St. Am­ brose Church in Delton since 1987. She was married to LaVem Clawson July 13. 1962 She had been employed al Michigan Cot­ tage Cheese in Otsego, and the former Delton Locomotive Works in Delton, and recently at Kmart in Plainwell. Mrs. Clawson is survived by her husband; two sons, and their wives. Wade Lavem and Donna K. Clawson of Wayland. Steven Paul and Kerri Clawson of Ann Arbor; two grand­ sons. Brandon Wade Clawson and Frederick M. Peck; her mother. Ida Kirby of Hartselle. Alabama; three sisters. Mrs. Garland (Faye) Bradford of Falkville. Alabama. Mrs. William (MaryIce) Woods and Mrs. James (Ruth Jean) Martin, both of Hartselle. Alabama; two brothers. George Kirby and Joe Kirby, both of Hartselle; mam nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister. Louise Tanksley. Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday. March 4 at St Ambrose Church in Delton with Father William Crenncr. Celebrant. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Institute at Borgess Medical Center, envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton ^JonathanOtt^^elson FLORIDA Jonathan Otto Nelson. 29. of Bartow. Florida, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Monday. March I. 1993 at Polk General Hospital. Barlow. Florida, due loan industrial accident. Mr. Nelson was bom on July 23. 1963 in Battle Creek, the son of Henry and Barbara (Mellon) Nelson. He attended Gull Lake High School, graduating in 1981. He was employed as a utility operator at USS Agri Chemical in Fort Meade. Florida where the accident occured. He was married to Maria Juarez on April 13. 1987. Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife. Maria of Bartow. Florida; two sons. Tyler A. Nelson and Jonathan K Nelson, both at home; mother and step-father. Barbara and Harry Davis of Battle Creek; his father. Henry Ford Nelson of Kalamazoo; one brother. Joseph Nelson of Battle Creek; two sisters. Robin Nelson and Georgia Nelson, both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Sunday. March 7 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. William W, "Bill” Quick DELTON - William W. Quick. 68. of 221 East Orchard Street. Delton, passed away Saturday. March 6. 1993 shortly after arrival at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. He was bom on March 20. 1924. in Delton to William L. and Wilma (Morgan) Quick and attended Delton-Kellogg Schools. He had a distinguished military career, ser­ ving in three wars. He was a member of the Navy during World War II and the Army dur­ ing the Korea and Vietnam wars. After 22 years of military service, he retired in 1966 with the rank of master sergeant. Mr. Quick was employed five years at Na­ tional Water Lift in Kalamazoo and then 12 years in building maintenance with Michigan Beil Telephone Co. in Kalamazoo. He was a charter member of Delton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 422. where he was a past commander, quartermaster and a drill squad member. He also was a life member of Hickory Comers American Legion Post 484. He married the former Jacqueline Nelson on May 23. 1952. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter. Karen Parker of Traverse City; two sons and wives. Bill and Sue Quick of Delton. Terry and Melissa Quick of Delton; five grandchildren. Kameron. Jessica. Travis. Brandy. Troy; and a brother. James Quick of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Tuesday. March 9 at the Williams Funeral Home. Delton, with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial was al East Hickory Comers Cemetery where services were directed by Delton VFW Post 422 and Hickory Comers American Legion Post 484. Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home. Helen E. Blinn ELK LAKE. GLADWIN- Helen E. Blinn.76. of Gladwin passed away Wednes­ day March 3. 1993 at her daughters residence in Sunfield after a long illness. Mrs. Blinn was bom March 22. 1916 in Detroit, the daughter of William A. and Eliza (Newson) Washbum. Mrs. Blinn married William O. Blinn July 21. 1934. They lived most of their life in Lan­ sing. When they retired, they moved to Elk Lake in 1970. She was employed at Ingham Medical Hospital as a L.P.N. and also worked as a private patient nurse. Mrs. Blinn was preceded in death by three brothers. Clarence. Everett, and Lester Washbum and two sisters Beulah Bauer, and Daisy Smeltzer. Surviving arc her husband. William O. Blinn. daughter. Shirley (Henry) James of Sunfield, two grandchildren. Patrick James, and Suzanne James, one great-grandson. Donovan James, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 6, at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Harris Hockwater and Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Contributions may be made to Hospice or the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel. Sunfield. MI. I ____ Lynn Mix__________ | HASTINGS - Lynn Mix. 83. of Hastings and formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednes­ day. March 3. 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Mix was bom on January 26. 1910 in Eaton County, the son of John and Nellie (Rose) Mix. He attended rural Nashville Schools and graduated from Nashville High School. He was married to Emily Decker on July 6. 1931 in Angola. Indiana. Mr. Mix was a journeyman electrician for Hastings Manufacturing for over 30 years retiring in 1972. Before that he was a hand carver for Hastings Book Case Company. He was a member of the Michigan Steam Engine and Threshers Club. Charlton Park Steam and Gas Engine Association. U.A.W. Local #138 and several antique Machinery Clubs. He enjoyed deer hunting and riding motor cycles. Mr. Mix is survived by his wife. Emily; daughters. Joelien (Clarence) Lancaster of Hastings. Doreen (Duane) Wills of Carson City; son. Larry (Barbara) Mix of Freeport; I1 grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Lorraine Mix. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 6 at the Maple Valley Chapcl-Gcnther Funeral Home. Nashville with Reverend Ken­ neth Vaught officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice |______ Andrew F. Brandt______ ] FREEPORT - Andrew F. Brandt. 96. of 345 North East Street. Freeport, passed away Wednesday March 3. 1993 at Hope Well House in Portland. Oregon. Mr. Brandl was bom on April 28. 1896 at While Cloud, the son of Albert and Bertha (Burk) Brandt. He was raised in the White Cloud area and attended schools there. Mr. Brandt was a United Stales Army Veteran of World War I. Serving as a member of the Red-Arrow Division Infantry in France and Germany. He was married to Lila Steckle on June 6, 1921. she died August 7. 1983. He then mar­ ried Lillian Holcomb in 1984 and she died in December 1986. Mr. Brandt was employed as a barber for over 45 years. Owned and operated his own barber business primarily in Lansing before retiring in 1967. Resided in Lansing for many years and permanently in Freeport since 1963. He was a member of Freeport United Methodist Church. V.F.W.. the Masons, holding the 33rd Degree. Mr. Brandt is survived by son. Robert Brandt of Portland. Oregon; daughter, Elaine Johnson of Jacksonville. Florida; eight grand­ children. seven great-grandchildren; sister. Ingeborg Brandt of White Cloud. He was preceded in death by brothers. Carl. William. Edward. Herman. Emil and Victor Brandt. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 10. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings, with Reverend Carroll Fowler of­ ficiating. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery in Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to Freeport United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Bertha J. Kling ] MIDDLEVILLE - Bertha J. Kling, 78, of 4100 Solomon Road, Middleville, passed away Sunday. March 7. 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Kling was bom on July 27. 1914 in Brooklyn. New York, the daughter of Henry and Olivia Tonnison. She was raised in New York and in Norway and attended schools in New York. She graduated from a business school in New York. She was married to Gustav Lars Kling on July 18. 1938. Moved to Hastings in 1946 from New Jersey. In 1967 moved to Texas where she lived 20 years returning to Michigan in 1987 and to her last address on the Solomon Road in November 1992 from Rockford. Mrs. Kling was employed in offices in New York before her marriage in 1938. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Kling is survived by three sons. Russell Kling of Marked Tree. Arkansas. Dennis Kling of Middleville, Richard Peder­ son of Roundlake. Illinois; two daughters. Gayle Shreve of Rockford and Linda Kling of Cadillac; 11 grandchildren, three great­ grandchildren; step brother. William Haug of Stuarts Draft. Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustav on February 14. 1966, by a step­ brother Robert Haug in 1971. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9. 1993 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I___ David V. Smyth | SUNFIELD- David V. Smyth. 85, of Sun­ field, passed away Wednesday at his residence. Mr. Smyth was bom January 8. 1908 in Pen­ nsylvania. the son of Norman C. and Mary R. (Fox) Smyth. He graduated with an A.B. Degree from Western Michigan University. He was employed as a teacher with the Grand Ledge Schools. He spent four years in the United Stales Navy Merchant Marines travel­ ing the world as a Lieutenant, was a teacher/coach at Port Hope, was the superintendent/teacher/coach in the Sunfield School systems. Before retiring, he taught at Central. Sexton, and Waverly High Schools, after retiring from teaching and coaching, he and his wife were owners and operators of an Antique Store in Sunfield. He married Margaret Cheesmond July 29, 1943 in New York. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and two brothers. Surviving arc his wife of 50 years, Margaret. Sister Patricia Swinehart of Utica and nephew Steve Swinehart. Funeral services were held Saturday. March 6 at the Rosier Funeral Home. Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Grand Ledge. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY □II948-S051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11, 1993 — Page 7 Social News... Legal Notice COMMON COUNCIL Schleh-Watkins to wed in summer Mepham-Newberry plan Aug. 14 wedding Hickery-Adrianson engagement told Rachel Mepham and Aaron Newberry are pleased to announce their engagement. Rachel is the daughter of Doug and Deb Mepham Aaron is the son of John and Jill Alben and Dale Newberry. Rachel is currently a senior at Hastings High School and is employed by Burger King. Aaron is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High Schcxtl and is employed by Proline. A wedding date has been set for Aug. 14. 1993 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hickey of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. James Adrianson of Carling­ ford, NSW Australia, would like to announce the engagement of their children, Kelly Jo Hickey to Paul Brian Adrianson. They both are 1992 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Kelly is attending Davenport College. Paul is attending Kellogg Community College. A July 1994 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Schleh of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. RoniSue Schleh, to Erik Lee Watkins. RoniSue is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and she is currently is employed at Burger King in Allegan. Erik is a 1991 graduate of Allegan High School and is currently in the U.S. Navy. An early Summer wedding is planned. Frances Sholes to celebrate 100th Bill, Betty Nichols to observe 50th The children of Bill and Betty (Hoeflinger) Nichols invite friends and relatives to share in their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 14, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Post, 304 S. State St., Nashville. Bill and Betty were married March 14,1943, at Kalamo United Methodist Church in Kalamo. They will be renewing their wedding vows in the same church by the same minister who married them 50 years ago. The couple have five children, Yvonne and Ballard Wright of Charlotte, Bill and Cathy Nichols of Portland, David and Peggy Nichols of Charlotte, Sheila Braden of Dothan, Ala., and Ross and Fran Nichols of Nashville. They have 10 grandchildren, four step­ grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. Bassetts to observe golden anniversary Keith and Wilma "Billie" Bassett will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 14, with an open house between 2 and 5 p.m. at 2726 Jennifer Drive (Tangerine Trails), Lakeland, Fla., given in their honor by their children. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple were married March 16.1943, in Hastings. Their children are Patricia Snowberger of Lakeland and Steven Bassett of Augusta, Mich. They have six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Keith is a retiree from Ute City of Battle Creek and Wilma worked for the State of Michigan. They have lived in Lakeland since 1982. Frances Sholes, a local resident, will be 100 years old March 15, and plans to celebrate with her family March 13. Her children are Mrs. William (Ardis) Noakes of Battle Creek, Mrs. Harold (Hilda) Yochim of Hastings, and Harlan Sholes of Santa Ana, Calif. She has eight grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Mrs. Sholes was born in New York state and moved to Michigan when she was very young. In 1913, she married John Sholes of Marshall, who died in 1981. She lived most of her life in the Marshall area. * In 1985 Frances came to Hastings after an accident to live with her daughter. She is a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Sixberry-Bagwell plan April wedding Bowen-Sinclair plan May wedding Leinaar-Peake to wed in August Mr and Mrs. Man in Peake of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Marcia Peake, to David Leinaar. Marcia is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School She is currently employed by Reach Alternative, working with people with developmental disabilities. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leinaar of Dow ling He is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School, and is working as a millwright An Aug 28 wedding is being planned. Marrige Licenses: Dorrance Lynn Hoffman. Hastings and Penny Sue Rocha. Hastings Michael John Zalewski. Hastings and Shanin Marie Denslaw. Hastings Announcement is made of the engagement of Brenda Lee Sixberry and Brian T. Bagwell, both of Ceresco. She is the daughter of Gerald and Beverly Sixberry of Nashville. He is the son of Douglas and Joanne Bagwell of Ceresco. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Her finance is a 1984 graduate of Harper Creek. Both are employed at Nippondenso Manufacturing USA. An April wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sinclair are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Cheryl Lynn Bowen and Gene Michael Sinclair. The bride-to-be is a 1991 graduate of Hast­ ings High School and is currently enrolled at Grand Rapids Community College. She is also employed at Pennock Hospital. The future bridegroom is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employ­ ed at Hammond Dairy Farms. A May 1993 wedding is planned. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER CORRECTION: SUBSCRIBE TODAY GIRL. Lisa Mana Dunkelberger. bom to Meh in and Margit Dunkelberger on Feb. 22 at 6:18 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs. !4ozs..20'-6 inches long. □11.948-8051 Rider-Gates plan to wed June 19 Tamara Marie Rider and Floyd Edwin G_,es Jr. will be united in marriage on June 19,1993. The bride-to-be is the daughter of John and Pamela LeMieux of Hastings, and the late Raymond Rider. She is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. The future groom is the son of Floyd and Joyce Gates of Hastings and is a 1992 graduate of Michigan State University, with an empha­ sis in pre-law studies. February 22 1993 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers Hotting*. Michigan on Monday February 22 1993 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. !. Present at roll call were members: Josperse. Ketchum, May. Watson. White. Brower Hawkins Campbell. 2. Pledge to the Flog. 3. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the minutes al the February 8. 1993 meeting be ap­ proved os read, ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Councilman Ketchum. Chairman of Porks. Recreation ond Insurance Committee stated that the committee hod met and would do their best to accommodate the Summerfest Committee for their event In August. Olin Bunde was present and showed council o drawing of where different events would bo held. He addressed the parking problem at Fish Hatchery Pork. Parking in the park would be very limited ond open to emergency vehicles and handicap only to alleviate traffic at the Green St. access. Bab Edwards of Rutland Township agrees to close Cook Rd. South of FlexFab ond utilise their parking and also use the Lawrence property. They have a power problem which they ore working with Consumers with for a step down transformer for the beer tent. They will hove transit buses to shuttle from the downtown area to help with the parking problem. They will hove insurance with the city named as additional insured and will raise limit lo meet city re­ quirements. The Summerfest Attorney ond the City Attorney will get a lease drown. They will have security and Elks will have their own security. Chief Sarver stated that last year there were minimal problems. They agreed to return the park to its original condition. Two city ordinances deal­ ing with alcohol In the pork and vendors will be ad­ dressed with the City Attorney. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that the Summerfest Committee be allowed to use Fish Hatchery Park for the 1993 Summerfest only under the direction of the Fire Chief. Police Chief. Direc­ tor of Public Services. Street Chairman Campbell. City Attorney to amend the necessary ordinance on alcohol in the park and vendors, and they con­ sult with Consumers Power Company for necessary power and the following: 1) Approval and support of Rutland Twp. Board in writing. 2) Liability Insurance equal to the City's. 3) Pork facilities (bathrooms) to be closed for the event. 4) Porks restored to their original condition. Yoos: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse Absent: None. Carried. Councilperson Watson stated that the event hod been well thought out ond the pork Is the only solution this year and this is a very important event to the City. Councilman Campboll wonted the ordinances limited so each event had to come to council for approval in the future not just open it up. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the two ordinances which need amending con­ cerning alcohol in the park and vendors be refer­ red to the Ordinance Committee with suggestions that ooch event come bock to Council on on in­ dividual basis. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that the Management Contract between the City ond JEDC bo extended to the first of the year. Yeas: Josperse. Ketchum, May. Wai son. White. Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent. None. Carried. 7. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that $8,813.95 be paid to the Hastings City Treasurer for the Incubator property at 1035 E. State for the 1992 Summer and Winter taxes to come from the JEDC/Incubator with reinbursomert from construc­ tion funds applied for. Yeos: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that >19.162 bo paid to J.C. Carlson for change order* at the Incubator. (Part of $52,233 overage. Soo Council minutes Pogo 48 November 1992). Yoos: Josperse. Ketchum. Moy. Watson. White. Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the JEDC management contract which was $60,000 to start. City already paid $30,000 leaving $30,000. $20,000 given back to JEDC and the balance of $10,000 plus $15,000 for the fourth quarter of the 1992 management contract totaling $25,000 be transferred to the JEDC. Yes: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. May. Ketchum. Josperse. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Peg Peuroch. Chairman of the Historical District Study Committee was present and in­ troduced members of her committee that were present. She explained what they had done for the last four months and had come to council to ask for funds to take picture* of house* and building for the State that needed to be done In April while the leaves are still off the trees or they will have to wait until November. They are requesting $275.00 now in the 1992/93 budget year and $675.00 in 1993/94 budget year. Councilman Campbell staled that he did not like the proposed district presented. Councilperson While asked why Fish Hatchery Park was included. Peg stated that the district is only a proposed district and they were in­ terested in the Arts Council Building in Fish Hat­ chery Park and the State likes to hove the whole piece of property rather than just a piece of it. Council has not committed to any money but if they hove the school do their photography they can save money ond pictures are needed before the study committee can proceed any further. Coun­ cilperson Ketchum was in favor of giving them the $275.00 but was also concerned on the boundaries which were bigger than anticipated and would like them to meet with the Parks Committee. Moved by Watson, supported by Moy that $275.00 be approved for the Historic Study Com­ mittee for the initial phase ond that the $675.00 be referred lo the Budget Committee for th* 1993/94 year. Yeos: Josperse. Ketchum. May. Watson. White, Hawkins. Campbell. Nays: Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Invoices read: Advanced Technic*-..................................... $4,002.00 Consolidated Gov't Serv1.337.92 (not opp) Consolidated Govt Serv20.980.00 (not app) Ericsson Mobile Comm-................................. 1.170.40 Sharpies (WWTP)214.560.00 Lansing Mercy Amb5.724.50 Marblehood lime1.822.87 SIC Meter Serv3.000.00 Moved by Josperse. supported by Moy that the above invokes bo approved a* rood except $20,980.00 to Consolidated Govt Serv. and $1.337.92 to Consoldiated Gov't Serv. Yeas: Camp­ boll. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Ket­ chum. Josperse. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Josperse. supported by Campbell that the invoice for $1.337.92 to Consolidated Gov’t Services bo approved. Yeas. Josperse. Ketchum. May. Watson. White. Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent. None. Carried. 13. Moved by Josperse supported by Campbell, that the invoke in the amount of $20,980 io Con­ solidated Gov't Services bo referred to the Proper­ ty Committee for consideration. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the invoke to Haviland Co. for $2,750 minus a credit of $1.500 leaving a total of $1.250 bo approv­ ed. Yoos: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Josperse. Abstained: Ketchum. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 15. AAoved by May. supported by Hawkins that the invoice for $5,700 to Erhard t Construction for work at the WWTP be approved. Yeos Josperse. Ketchum. Moy. Watson. White. Brower. Hawkins, Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by May supported by Hawkins that $324.00 lor invoke to Lansing Community College be approved from Designated Training with proper budget adjustment to 4101 301 960.20. Yeas: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Absent None. Carried. 17. Moved by Brower, supported by May that $90,318.60 to J.C. Carlson and $7,539.59 to Ayres. Lewi*. Norris and Moy be approved for payment from the Water Bond Construction Fund. Yeas Josperse, Ketchum. Moy. Watson. White. Brower. Howkin*. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried 18. AAoved by Josperse supported by Ketchum that the following correspondence be received ond placed on file: 1) Historic District Study Committee cor­ respondence to Finance Chairman Miriom White. 2) Library Board minute* of January 11, 1993. 3) Historic District Study Committee minute* of February 4. 1993. 4) Letter of congratulation* from Hope Township for being in the 100 best small town*. 5) letter of congratulation* from Barry County Board of Commissioner* for best small town. 6) Letter of congratulation* from Hosting* Charter Township for best small town. 7) Letter of congratulation* from Rutland Charter Township for best small town. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 19. AAoved by Josperse. supported by Howkin* that the February 6. 1993 letter from the Deport­ ment of Labor regarding building code ordinance* be referred to the City Attorney. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 20. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the Fire Chief be allowed lo dispose of old fire coats whkh have been taken out of service and donate to other department* at hi* discretion per hi* request of February 16. 1993. Also he it allow­ ad la dispose of old valve* ond fittings that hove been stored for years, either to other departments or take to Summit Steel. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Campbell that the following appointment* to the Hasting* Youth Council board be confirmed. Larry Winkler. 1414 S. Broadway: Linday Bolthouse. 805 W. Green; Kim Alderson. 1022 S. Jefferson. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the request from Elaine Dougherty concerning the purchase of lot 194 be referred to the Property Committee. Yeos: AIL Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of February 9, from Paul Henry. House of Representatives congratulating Hasting* on being named one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the thank you from Joanne Emmons. Stole Senator for the key to the City, be received and placed on filo. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. AAoved by May. supported by Hawkins that Ordinance 4258. an ordinance to Amend Section 7.25 of the Hastings Code changing the fees for Handicap Parking to $75.00 for 10 day. $85.00 for 10 days to 29 days, and $95.00 for over 29 days be adopted. (Adopted in error at previous meeting.) Yeas: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Ketchum. Josperse. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Moved by White, supported by Brower that Andy Johnson be appointed to fill out the term of Carl Schoessel on the Local Officer* Compensation Commission. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by White, supported by Moy that the following be appointed to the Nature Area Board: Brent Willison with term expiring 7-1-95: Larry Hoywood with term expiring 7-1-95: Robert Casey with term expiring 7-1-94, Maureen Ketchum with term expiring 7-1-93; Mary Lou Gray with term ex­ piring 7-1-93. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Councilman Watson requested a Property Committee meeting prior to the next council meeting. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White, that the lease to the County for the Hotel Parking Lot be given to each councilperson in the next agenda pocket. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Councilman Campbell stated that he has hod mony call* concerning the raise in rate* for Americable ond would like to know what is hap­ pening and maybe should have them come bock to council. City Attorney Fisher stated that he hod received a response today ond would review it and hove on answer ot the next meeting. He stated that with the deregulation we hove very limited control over them to regulate raise*. Mayor Gray slated she hod a fox dated 12-12-92 faxed to her ond the City Attorney concerning franchise fee*. Jim Fisher was to look into the method of collec­ ting the fee ond would oddre** this at the next meeting. 30. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the 1-31-93 Revenue and Budget Status reports be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Mayor ProTem Dave Josperse read o pro­ clamation for Michoel C. Klovanich for his 30 year* of service. 32. AAoved by Ketchum, supported by Moy that Fish Hatchery Pork be rededicated to Mike Klovonkh ond a plaque be placed by the sign at the entrance of pork. Yeas: Ketchum. AAoy. Wat­ son. Nays: Josperse. White. Brower. Howkin*. Campbell. Absent: None. DENIED. 33. Moved by AAoy. supported by Watson that the question of rededkations of Fish Hatchery Park be referred to the Park Committee for further con­ sideration. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 34. AAoved by Campbell, supported by AAoy that the Hasting* City Council go on record m support of the Bi-Partisan tax plan, also known a* Team 14. and said resolution be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 35. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy that copies of the above resolution on Bi-Partisan pro­ perty tax Plan be sent to our legislators. County. Hasting* Area Schools. Barry Intermediate Schools and AAr. Ox under. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 36. AAoved by Compbell, supported by May that the Police Report for January 1993 be received ond placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 37. Director of Public Service*. Jeff Mansfield updated Council on the progress of the construc­ tion ot the WWTP and New Water Plant. 38. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the Director of Publk Service* be allowed to purchase confined entry space equipment for $6,750 from the Equipment Fund. This will consist of a monitor ond retrieval gear. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 39. Fire Chief Roger Coris stated that at his con­ ference at Grand Treverse Resort he hod receive a lot of congratulations on the City being one of the 100 best small town*. Also he is working on the ADA grievance procedure and Jeff is looking into sign* for City Hall showing where handicap access is. He reported that all light* have been changed by Consumer* Power for energy efficiency and that the MUSTFA bill for fund* ha* been resigned ond extended. 40. Councilman Hawkins praised City Officer* for chocking on elderly, and also Jeff Mansfield and City crews for the snow removal on city street* durmg the recent snows. Jeff also complimented the crews for their work. 41. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Watson to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. Rood and approved: Mory Lou Gray, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/11) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 Legal Notices NOTICC OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defouh ho* occurred in the condition* ot o mor tgoge mode by BOURDO 8 SONS A MICHIGAN LIMBED PARTNERSHIP Raymond Bourdo (now deceased), limited partner. Jeffrey Bourdo general partner ond Michael Bourdo. general partner, (collectively Mortgagor ). to THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, a corpora tion having its principal office at 37S Jockson Street. St. Paul Minnesota 53)01. dated August 4 *966. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Allegan County. Michigan on August 7. 1966 in Liber 1120. page 535. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan on August 7. 1986 in Liber 438 Page 59 (the Mortgage ). THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known as FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST PAUL ond is now known as AGRIBANK FCB (the "Mortgagee ). By reason ot such default, the AAortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Two and 80/100 Dollars ($58.402.80). No suit or pro­ ceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such cose made ond provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, as provided in the Mortgage ond all legal costs, charges and eaponses, including the attorney foe allowed by low. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder at the oast front entrance to the Allegan County Building located in Allegan. Michigan on Thursday. March 18. 1993. at nine oclock in the forenoon. The promises covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Martin. County of Allegan, and in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry State of Michigan, ond oro described os follow* PARCEL 1 The East 1 2 of the Northeast 1 4 of the Southwest fractional 1 /4 and the Northeast 1 4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest fractional 1/4. oil in Section 6. Town 2 North Ronge 10 West. Orangeville Township Barry County. Michigan. Also conveying herewith a right-of-way 33 feet wide along the East side of premise* lying bet­ ween the above described premises ond the highway to the North thereof, for the purpose* of ingress and egress between the said premises o* herein conveyed and the »oid highway PARCEL 2: Commencing ot the North 1 4 Post of Section 7. Town 2 North Ronge 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan, thence South 90 degree* 00 00 West on the North line of said Section 489 86 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence South 0 degrees 13'15" West 409.61 feet thence South 15 degrees 44'35 West 257.0 feet, thence South 35 degrees 1059^ West 83 78 feet, thence South 69 degrees 2040" West 533 62 feet, thence South 7 degrees 02 18" West 405.87 feet to the East ond West 1/8 line of the Northwest I 4. thence North 89 degrees 59*03" West on the East and West 1 8 line 1197.37 feet to a po«nt South 89 degree* 5903 East 33.0 feet from the West 1 8 post of the Nor thwest 1/4. thence North 0 degrees 0242 East parallel to the West line of said Section 1316.38 feet to the North line of said section thence North 90 degree* 00 00 East on the North »ection line 1865.76 feet to the place of beginning. PARCEL 3. The West 3'8 of the Southeast 1 4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Range II West. Martin Township. Allegan County. Michigan. Subfect to existing highways easement*, ond rights-ol-way of record, together with all the tenement*, hereditament*, ond appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) month* from the date ot sale. Dated: February 18. 1993 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, now known a* AGRIBANK FCB Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Michael R. Clark a single man of 4224 S Broadway Hasting* Ml 49058 Mortgagor to the Eaton Federal Saving* und Loan A»»ociation (now known a* Eaton Federal Savings Bank) of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan a corporation organized under the law* ol the United State* Mortgagee dated March 23. 1987 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County Michigan on March 24. 1987 in Liber 448 Page* 192 193 and 194. on which Mortgage there it claimed to be due on March 4. 1993 for principal interest late charge* and delinquent escrow balance the sum of Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and 61 100 Dollar* $36 154.61) and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sum* secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several default* of the Mortgagor ond no proceeding* at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage ho* become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the premise* therein described, or so much thereof a* may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Court House at 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Michigan. 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday April 15. 1993 at I 30 o clock local time in the afternoon of said day ond said premise* will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Nine ond Three Quarters percent (9.75%) per annum interest legal cost*, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premium* ond any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mor­ tgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to pro­ tect its interest in the premise*, which said premises ore described in said Mortgage a* follows, to-wit: Land located in Baltimore Township. Barry Coun­ ty. Stale of Michigan described as follows: A Parcel of land in the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North Ronge 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of the Northeast Frac­ tional I 4 of said Section 6. thence North 320 feet, thence West 1048 88 feet thence South 320 feet, thence East 1048.88 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be *welve (12) mon­ ths from the time of such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Saving* Bank 236 South Cochron Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Dated March 4 1993 (4/1) Timothy Hillegonds WARNER. NORCROSS 8 JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503-2489 (616)459-6121 (3/11) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSNfF Maatfe< Tuesday March 2. 1993 at 7.30 p.m. All board members present. Also present: 12 citizen*. House at 11770 Damon to be burned for fire practice on March 6. The Polley * requested assistance with a permit problem. Property Assessment Change Notice* still not received by all involved property owner*. Different Board o» Review hour* were printed on Assessment Change Notice* than were printed in newsletter ond newspaper od*. Determined hours they will convene. Compensation approved for additional hour* for March 9 and 11th Board of Review members. Delton District Library request for donation received. Bills read ond approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller Supervisor (3/11) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a -nnrtgoge mode by George M. Anderson ond Ruth E. Anderson, hi* wife, of Barry County. Michigan Mortgagors, to Bortwell Mor­ tgage Corporation Mortgagee dated the 12th day of September A.D.. 1966. ond recorded in the ol fice of the Register of Deed*, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 17th day of September A.D., 1986 in Liber 439 of Barry Coun­ ty Record*, on Page 838 which said mortgage was thereafter assigned to Criterion Financial Cor­ poration by assisgnment recorded in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 440 for said County of Barry, on Page 577. ond further assigned to NCNB Mortgage Corporation in Liber 525. Page 839. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 07 100 Dollar* ($88 807 07). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. the. efore by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute ol the State of Michigan in such case mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 15th day of April A.D 1993. at 11 00 o clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to poy the amount due a* aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at nine and onehalf percent (9.50%) per annum and all legal cost*, charge* ond expenses including the attorney fees allowed by law. ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premise*. Which said premises ore described os follows: All certain piece of land situated in tho Township of Thornopple in the County of Barry and State of Michigan ond described os follows, to wit: Port of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, com­ mencing 330 feet East of the Northwest corner of said section, thence South to Shore of Duncon Lake, thence Southwesterfy along lake to o point 250 feet East of the West line, thence North to point 550 feet South of the North line, thence West 170 feet, thence North 550 feet, thence East 250 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. March II. 1993 NCNB Mortgage Corporation. n/k/o Notionsbonc Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Albert I. Holtz P C. 33533 W. Twelve Mile Rood Suite 180 Farmington Hills Michigan 48931 (313)489-7070 (4/1) Hastings Band Boosters 1993 RAFFLE Ticket Price *1000 ea. • Drawing Date April 21, 1993 at 7:30 pan. at the Hastings High School Gym „need not be prese.vt towin GRAND prize BAHAMA CRUISE 7 Fantastic prizes in all • Over *8,000 total retail value to be GIVEN AWAY. Proceeds go to support Hastings Band Students Activities. - PRIZE LISTING — Grand Prize 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize 6th Prize Carnival Bahama Cruise 46 RCA Big Screen TV Macintosh Classic II Computer System 19” Color TV Stereo Svstem VCR 250.00 Cash And Cannot be Returned for Cash nCKFTN A\ All.ABLE I R< )M THfc H iLL< HHN.V. King’s Music Center, ftopruist Graphics, WBCH or an* Hatting* Band Btxnter Ann Landers Dear Anonymous: It seems to me that couples who truly love one another would want their males lo remarry when one or the other passes away. To extract a promise NOT to remarry would be the ultimate act of selfishness. It is impossible to predict how one will feel several years down the road. People's ideas change It would he extremely shortsighted to tie up a mate with such a promise, and I would definitely advise against it. Beware of long cords He doesn't want any children Dear Ann Landers: I’m a 29-year-old male who doesn't want to have children. I’ve been called selfish, lazy, hedonistic and a closet gay. I’ve been told. ’’You arc obligated to have kids because your parents had you.” A close friend said. ’’You don’t know what you're missing.” I told her. “I DO know what I’m missing, and that’s why I'm missing it.” I believe many people have kids in order to look ’’normal." Others are afraid of being lonely when they get on in years. Still others need something to brag about. Parenthood is an enormous responsibility. Being a parent mean; headaches and hear­ taches. Furthermore, tixre are no guarantees that children will bring you happiness. Some people do not make suitable parents because they are unwilling to make the sacrifices, which involve loss of personal freedom and sleepless nights, to say nothing of the money it takes to raise kids. I admit I don't want children for all the reasons I’ve mentioned. I’m afraid people consider me a freak. Am I a freak and just reluctant to admit it? — A Man In Chicago Dear Man: A freak? Not at all. You sound like a person who is willing to admit the truth. I just hope you meet a woman who shares your views. It’s a fact that children can be expensive, lime- and energy-consuming, and as you said, a headache and a heartache. but they also can bring you enormous pleasure and be the best pan of your life. Chilled by toy guns Dear Ann Landers: This morning, while my 2-year-old son and 1 were playing in the park. two boys about 6 years old appeared with toy guns. One boy had a toy rifle and holster with a western-style handgun, and the other had a holster with a very realistic-looking pistol. These boys began to run through the park "shooting” at each other while their father looked on. Another youngster went over and asked if he could join their game and was told to get permission from his mother. She must have agreed because the third boy ended up with a very realistic-looking pistol which he brandished with glee. Ann. this sent chilis down my spine. I could just envision the park police mistaking one of the pistols for a real gun and shooting a boy ”in self-defense." When 1 spoke to the children's father about my anxiety, he said. "This is a public park, and the kids can play with anything they like.” He also mumbled something about guns being part of our American heritage. 1 hope you will suggest to your readers that guns of any kind do not belong in the hands of children and that they especially have no place on a public playground - particularly in a city that has such overwhelming statistics of children being killed by* gunfire. — Linda in Los Angeles Dear Linda in L.A.: Anyone who reads this column knows bow 1 feel about guns. I've had a running battle with the National Rifle Association since Day One. But Americans Regional Citizen Bee planned for March 17 Students from eight area high schools, in­ cluding Hastings, will compete in the Citizen Bee regional competition Wednesday. March 17. at Kellogg Community College. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of the KCC theater, where the competi­ tion will be held, and the oral portion of the competition at 2 p.m. will be open to the public. The Calhoun Intermediate School District coordinates the regional, which has been at Kellogg Community College for six years. It is one of 16 Michigan regionals that determine the students who will advance to the slate competition April 28 at the Dart Auditorium at Lansing Community College. Slate winners advance to the national finals June 26 to June 30 in Washington. D.C. Schools represented in the Calhoun Regional are Albion, Battle Creek Central. Bronson. Harper Creek. Hastings. Lakeview. Pennfield and Waldron. Students test their knowledge of American history, geography, economics, politics, culture and current events. The format at the regional, state and national levels will include both written and oral competition. Citizen Bee officials include coordinator Fred Robinson. Joyce Brown. Rosemary Ham. Glenda Jackson. Ken Jendryka. John Kinney. Robert McAlear. JoAnne Miller. Jill Olson. Jerry Peterson and Joyce Rupp. Michgan’s program sponsors include Detroit News. Consumers Pbwer Foundation. Eastern Michigan University. Gerald R. Ford Museum. Lansing Community College. Macomb Community College. Meijer Inc., the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan State Board of Education. Na­ tional sponsors include the American Honda Foundation and Kraft General Foou^, Inc. NEWS, NEWS ot year adgkbortood, dab, cbarcb...BAMY COUNTY is feaad meldylaTbeHastiagsBaaaer. love their guns, and this love affair which goes back to the frontier days has been rein­ forced by movies and TV. Too often, toy guns have been mistaken for the real thing, and the results have been tragic. I hope all parents who feel that they must buy toy guns for their children will get plastic ones. red. green or blue, so that no one would ever mistake them for the real things She wonders about promise Dear Ann Landers: Years ago. when my husband and I were first married, we discuss­ ed what would happen if one of us died. We were both in our 30s at the time, so I didn't consider this a frivolous chat. “Jim­ my" and I both promised never to remarry if one of us should pass away. I felt greatly relieved, because I love him so much I couldn't bear the thought of another woman taking my place. We are now both pushing 50. and I am seriously ill. Last night as we were sitting by the fireplace. Jimmy brought up the subject of our promise and assured me that it still stands. My question is this. Ann: Am I being unrealistic and selfish to find comfort in this promise? I don’t think it would be too hard on him. because he’s a workaholic and didn’t many me until he was in his mid-30s. We also have no children and are devoted to each other. Are there other couples who have made this promise and been able to keep it? Are there couples who made this promise and later regretted it? 1 am tom between the guilt 1 feel that 1 may be depriving him of future years of happiness and yet wanting so much to know that 1 will have been his only true love. 1 can honestly say that if Jimmy died tomorrow. 1 could easily live a purposeful life without ever leaving another man. What is your opinion. Ann? Since neither of our families knows of this promise, please sign me — Anonymous in the Midwest Dear Ann Landers: As a product liability lawyer. I can tell you that too many small children are injured and horribly disfigured by hot appliances because parents fail to place cords where they cannot be reached by little hands. By pulling on carelessly placed cords, children have scalded themselves with hot grease from fry cookers and boiling coffee and had hot toasters fall on their heads. Manufacturers have tried to help. Cords on today's electric coffee pots are often as short as two feet. However, not all appliance cords are getting shorter. In fact, some manufac­ turers advertise the fact that their cords are longer. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, irons and clothes steamers alone sent over 53.000 people to hospital emergen­ cy rooms from 1988 to 1990. Most were bum injuries, and many of the victims were children. An iron at 440 degrees requires only a fraction of a second of contact to bum through the flesh. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends buying appliances with cords just long enough to reach a counter-top or floor-level outlet. Please tell your readers to position appliances as close as possible to a wall and to make sure the cords are out of the way. Remind parents that a little forethought can keep their children from being one tug away from tragedy. — Ed in Elmhurst, IU. Dear Ed: Thanks for a valuable letter. Parents also need to know that there are inex­ pensive devices available to wind up extra­ long cords and get them safely out of the way. Thanks for writing. Lonesome.’ Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landen ’ new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ’’ Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News: New listings of military men in a Lansing newspaper include Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Smith, a 1988 Lakewood High School graduate who is on a half year deployment lo the western Pacific region and Southwest Asia. Anoether is that of Richard Thorp Jr., who has enlisted in the U.S. Army for a threeyear tour of duty. He is the son of Richard and Karen Thorp of Sebewa Township. Just as the story about an upcoming "Feed Store” production was in the Reminder a week late, so too was very favorable publicity about Second Opinion in a Lansing newspaper story. The Lansing story was right timing for a Lansing happening but it would have been a plus had it appeared before their Lakewood appearance Their theme song "What Wil) I Leave?” was mentioned. Ils origin was for use in a Food Bank concert. Their appearance list is very impressive, ranging from Tucson to Ontario. Another book promoting Michigan tourism is "The Long Blue Edge of Summer: A Guide to the Shoreline of Michigan” by Doris Scharfenberg. With Michigan having such a long shoreline, even for the Lower Peninsula, a trip around the lakeshores would add quite a few miles to one’s speedometer. Retirement honors came lo Maxine Wortley of Lansing Tuesday evening when Pennway Church of God had a reception in her honor. Maxine “Mick” is a Woodland area native, formerly a Bates, who grew up on Clark Road. Her husband is Galen Wortley. former­ ly of Lake Odessa. Maxine has been teacher and head of the church's preschool branch for 26 years. She has taught hundreds of children during her tenure, where children had their first experience in organized play and learning. Dairy farmers who received the annual report from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan read about many of the achievements from the 50 years of their organization’s history. A picture illustration from 50 years ago shows a representative of Dairyland Creamery with his service van. probably at the Ionia Free Fair. The gentleman is the late Delos Thornton of Car­ son City, father of Donna Waddell Welton of Middleville. Dairyland customers knew him as their salesman and service manager for cream seperators and milking machines. He continued as an independent technician after a successor company ceased handling milking equipment. Among the officers listed by the UDIM are James Fish of Hickory Corners and Jerry Good of Caledonia. Death came March 3 to David Smyth of Sunfield. 85. He had been a teacher in the Grand Ledge school system. He had also been a teacher, coach and superintendent at Sun­ field School. He was known in his later years as owner and operator with his wife of an anti­ que store on M-43 near Sunfield. He and wife Margaret had been married 50 years. Alfredo Vasquez and wife Felice of Lake Odessa are listed as surviving, son and daughter-in-law of Francisco Vasquez Sr. of Lansing, who died March 2 at age 87. Tom Pickens, vice president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society , has announc­ ed that the speaker at tonight's (March II) meeting will be Margaret Barondess, a staff archaelogist. of the Michigan Department of Transportation. Her special interest is its bridges. She will have slides of some of Ionia County’s unique truss bridges. Lake Manor is the location of some of Ionia County’s unique truss bridges. Lake Manor is the location and 7:30 p.m. is the time. Visitors and guests are welcome. Is your bam roof sagging? A possible solu­ tion to that problem and many more may be had at the Bam Rehabilitation Workshop sponsored by the MSU Extension Service and other stale agencies at Blanchard at the Roland Township Hall in Isabella County Saturday. April 3 at an enrollment cost of $18 per per­ son. Only 40 individuals can be accom­ modated. The office telephone is in area 517 at number 772-0911. The spring clinic of the Ionia Area No-Till Club will be held Saturday. March 13. al the MSU Horticultural Experiment Station on Portland Road north of Clarksville. There are several topics lo be discussed, such as today's compaction concerns, crop residue, fertlizer placement and nitrogen placement methods. There will also be round-table discussion on earthworks, small grain residue, cover crops and handling of pesticide containers. The nearest reservation site is at 374-8859, where one can reach Clay Martz. At the January meeting of the Ionia Soil and Waler Conservation District, Gary Brownell was re-elected to a three-year term. One award went to a Belding fifth-grade teacher. Mary Bunting, for her efforts at bringing the world into her classroom through having ex­ perts from the community come into her classroom to speak to the children, specific programs for her classes and by involving her students in conservation and beautification projects. WION Radio was given an award for mak­ ing the county a better place to live. Likewise. Drain Commissioner John Bush and his staff were recognized for going above and beyond their duties to promote preservation of our natural resources. Certificates of appreciation were given to the award winners from Rep. Robert Bender and Senator Jack Welborn. The Historical Society of Michigan has an­ nounced a conference of one-room school houses May 14 at Eastern Michigan Universi­ ty. In past months, the university has been seeking news of such structures, their present use, their new status as homes, business places and museums. From their survey, they learned that there are 21 such schoolhouses in use for their original purpose. Some of them are in Ionia County. Last Saturday the Michigan Historical Museum opened its exhibit on "Growing Up In Michigan, 1880-1895." Displays illustrate the lifestyles of five children of that era from prosperity in Berrien Springs and Escanaba to poverty in Cassopolis. In a related vein. Jackson native Della Lutes’ narrative cookbook has beta re-published. Her Country Cookbook was published first about 1936. Her stories appeared in Michigan farm publications about that time. The VFW Post and Auxiliary continue to have their popular Sunday morning breakfasts. They also are host to bingo games Monday nights. The Village Council will meet on Monday. March 15. al 7:30 p.m. There is one very tasty door prize waiting for some lucky ticket holder at this Saturday's Depot Dance at the Community center. Another is very timely. A third is very crafty. High School students will assist in arranging tables and general setup Friday night, and on the clean-up crew at the end of the ham and egg breakfast to be served at the conclusion of the dancing. Tickets are available from Depot Committee members. Joan Chorley and Marie Pickens have tickets. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME~ Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Levant, Amos and Mary Winters McIntyre by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Levant Amos McIntyre, son of Loren Smith McIntyre and Mary Davidson, came to Barry County in 1877 They traveled to Michigan from Batavia. N.Y.. over the route followed by so many early Barry County settlers. The couple purchased 40 acres of land on Section No. 2, Hastings Township (on the west side of what is now known as Fisher Road) There was already a log house and a bam on the 40 acres. Levant planted fruit trees and chestnut trees on the farm to enhance it. The McIntyre family only lived in this log house for about six months when a log house on the 80 acres adjourning the farm to the north became available. This 80 acres of land belonged to Loren and Mary McIntyre, parents of Levant, who had moved into Hastings and were living on Center Street. This increased the Levant McIntyre farm holdings to 120 acres and two log cabins. While living in the second log cabin that was on the road now known as Coats Grove Road. Levant and Mary built a large frame bam. which was completed in 1896. In 1903. they built a very nice large frame farm house. The bam is no longer standing (in 1993). but the house is still on the Hastings farm. The couple had four children; Howard Amos (9/10/1871 to 3/31/1950; Inez Lila McIntyre |Colwell| (9/26/1878 to 2/14/1906). Harriet Jane McIntyre [Burton/Perkins| (5/9/1885 to 11/26/1966) and Loren Smith McIntyre (3/22/1887 to 3/31/1950) Levant McIntyre was a farmer and he bought lumber for J. T. Lombard of the Lom­ bard Lumber Company. Hastings. This ven­ ture lasted from 1897 until 1905. The McIn­ tyres built a very nice house on the comer of Greenand Washington streets in Hastings dur­ ing this period. He and his cousin. Amos Fox of Charlotte, became involved in buying and selling grain. The market went bad and Mr. McIntyre lost the house in Hastings and the farm on Townline Road (Coats Grove Road). During the period that the McIntyres lived on the Hastings Township farm. Levant McIntyre was active in local government. He served as supervisor of Hastings Township for several terms He was also a member of Castle Lodge No. 13 and the Knights of Pythias. After Mr. McIntyre recovered from this setback, he and Mary purchased 160 acres on Sections 24 and 25 of Carlton Township. This farm was known as the Fuller Farm and the Fuller Cemetery was part of it. He was a suc­ cessful farmer and established himself in the community of Carlton Township. Mary died in 1915 and Levant died in 1938. They are buried in the McIntyre family burial pkx in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Howard Amos McIntyre, oldest son of Le­ vant and Mary, married Lydia Olmstead, daughter of Christopher “Lum" Columbus Olmstead and Marie Reichert (Richards). Marie Reichert was bom in Prussia. She had came to the United States in 1866 when she was 19 years old Christopher Olmstead was a sailor on the Great Lakes, but became a land owner when he purchased 80 acres of land c«i Section 11 of Hastings Township (on what is now known as East State Road), just west of the Fisher School The land purchased on Oct. 29. 1866. for $5 per acres a total cost of $400. The deed was recorded at the Barry County Courthouse on June 3. 1867. Christopher “Lum” Olmstead operated a cider and sorghum mill on this farm and was known throughout the community for his produce. This area, where Fisher Road and East State Road, met was really quite a busy spot in those years. The Olmstead Cider and Sorghum Mill was just west of the Fisher School. A church was across the road to the east of the school and there was a brickyard just to the east of the church. Howard and Lydia Olmstead McIntyre moved on the Lizzie McIntyre which they rented This home was a log house just nonh of the intersection of East State Road and Charlton Park Road (This log house is now a pan of the Charlton Park collection, donated to the Park by Mr and Mrs Grant Robinson, who now own the land where it was located.) Howard and Lydia’s children bom in the log house were Ilza McIntyre (Shepard). Waller Joseph McIntyre. Zilphia McIntyre (Wellman). Levant Amos McInty re. Alvadine The Woodland Gospel Quartet sings with the Chapeltones at a concert given last Sunday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church. This con­ cert was part of the Lakewood Ministerial Association combied Lenten series. The log cabin owned by the McIntyres. (From left) Inez, Harriet, Mary Winters McIntyre. In the swing are Loren McIntyre and their hired girl, unidentified. Levant Amos McIntyre and Mary Winters McIntyre. The children of Howard Amos Mclntrye and Lydia Olmstead McIntyre (back, from left) Levant Amos, Waller Joseph, Zilphia, Alvadene and Liza McIntyre. Inex and Aldyce, the two younger daughters of the family of seven, were not yet available for this picture. McIntyre (Hill). Aldyce McIntyre (Lebo) and Inez Lydia McIntyre Winans. The log houses in which the McIntyre families lived were in Fisher District No. 3 of Hastings Township. This meant the McIntyre chiildren were often in attendance at the school. Inez McIntyre (Winans) bom 5/15/1909 was to young to attend the school when Howard accepted a position with Michigan Central Railroad in Jackson. Lydia McIntyre and the children moved into Hastings so that Zilphia could finish high school and Barry County Normal. Ilza McIntyre Shepard also attended and graduated from the Barry Coun­ ty Normal in 1912. Inez and Aldyce started school in Hastings. The family then joined their father in Jackson and went on to school there, graduating trom Jackson High Schoo). While Inez didn't attend Fisher School herself, she can remember her five older sibl­ ings walking the mile plus distance to school. She remembers attending some of the pro­ grams held there. A school picture taken inside of the Fisher School on February 21. 1907 has three of the McIntyre children in it. Howard and Lydia lived in Jackson for several years. Lydia died there in 1921 at the age of 44. She and Howard are buried in Greenwood Cemetery. Jackson. The seven children of Howard McIntyre scattered about the area, marry ing and raising their families. Inex McIntyre married Ross Winans of Bat­ tle Creek in Angola. Ind., on May 28. 1927. In 1944. the Winans family had a desire to move to the country and enjoy a different lifestyle. They purchased 40 acres on Section 23 of Carlion Township, across the road from the farm once owned and operated by Inez’s grandfather. Levant A. McIntyre. Here they raised their three sons. Gilbert. Jan and Roger, in the country of their forefathers. The Winanses joined in the community events, attending square dances at Carlton Grange, joined a Pedro Club, were active members of the PT A and were active in adult education programs. They held a bam dance, hayrides and sleigh rides. They owned a horse and the buggy that had belonged to Grandfather Levant A. McIntyre and used it to enjoy a bit of transportation from the past. The boys learned about milk cows, beef cat­ tle. hogs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. They grew strawberries, raspberries, northern spy apples and engaged in garden­ ing. They were 4-H members and enjoyed sports. They ice skated on the pond and went sledding on the hills in winter. They had pets, some of them unusual, such as a fox. a skunk, a lamb and a goat. After all three boys had graduated from Woodland High School, by 1959. Ross and Inez returned to Bartie Creek to live, knowing that they had given their family a sense of their heritage and their beginnings in Barry County. Sources: A letter and an interview with Inez McIntyre Winans: Barry County History 1985: Hastings Township and Carlton Township. A World Day of Prayer program, spon­ sored by the National Association of Evangelicals and participated in by several Woodland area churches, including Zion Lutheran. Kilpatrick United Brethren. Wood­ bury United Brethren, and Lakewood and Woodland United Methodist was held at Zion Lutheran Church last Friday morning. March 5. The night had been cold and stormy, and some roads were drifted badly, but about 25 people got to the service. Coffee and doughnuts were served at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall, and the service started in the sanctuary at I0. Marie Brodbeck. Betty Curtis. Margaret Brodbeck. Hildred Chase. Lillian Vandecar. Betty Carey. Beth Begcrow. Avolene Perkins. Barbaras Meyers. Adie Eckman. Edna Crothers. Mary Jo Bump and the Rev. Carl Litchfield participated in the service. Saturday morning, a group of men and a few women interested in organizing a Lakewood Habitat for Humanity branch met for breakfast at Zion Lutheran Church. Margaret Brodbeck. with the help of Mildred Brobeck, cooked pancakes and sausages for the approximately 20 who attended the breakfast. Pat Wagner, director of the Barry County Habitat for Humanity organization, spoke to the group and showed slies about the work they have done in Hastings and about the house they plan to build in Delton this sum­ mer. She said she has been involved in the work for five years now. and that Frank Townsend, who has always been a pillar of the Barry County organization, felt it was time to start in the Lakewood area. Vesta Born was honored for her 90th birth­ day by her family and the members of Zion Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. March 7. The dinner party was held in the church fellowship hall. Tables were decorated with red table cloths, flowers and candles. A large sheet cake was made for the event by Betty Carey, who lives near M-66 and Saddlebag Road. Jeanette Markwart. Vesta's granddaughter, welcomed the 70 family members and guests lo the dinner and introduced some family members who came from other communities to attend. They included twin grandsons Paul and Tom Brecheisen. Paul’s wife. Laurie, and children Kin. Karla and Kent, and Tom’s children. Ryan and Angie, all of whom came from Union City. Mrs. Bom's daughter. Frances, and son-in­ law. Eugene Reuther, helped plan the meal and the party. Her son. Bob Bom. who has finished his engineering job in Egypt and retired and now lives in Tuscon. Ariz.. visited her last week and took her out to dinner on her birthday, which was Wednesday. March 3. but he had to return to Arizona before the party. Another darghtcr. Carolyn Brecheisen and her husband, are spending the winter in Florida and were unable to come to the celebration. Norma Reuther, a life-long friend and fellow Lutheran, came from Kalamazoo to at­ tend Zion Lutheran that day and to be at the party. Her son. Duane, took her back to Kalamazoo immediately after. Greg MacKenzie will attend the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor this fall. He will try out for the university band in August. He has received several honors for his trumpet play­ ing while at Lakewood High School. The township librarian purchased a muchrequested book last week, the newest novel by John Grisham. “The Client.” This book is already well up on the best seller l»st. only a few weeks after its release, and after reading it. I am sure it will be a winner with the ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: • • • • • • • • Mr. Businessman... Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with advertising in...The The house Levant McIntyre built in Hastings Township on Coats Grove Road, as it looks in 1993. It is now owned by the Daniel Konings. Hastings BANNER library patrons. Just to give a bit of gratituous information, the client is an 11-year-old boy who witnesses a suicide. Rob and Jane Crockford Lambert arc home from their missionary work in New Guinea to attend their son. Eddie's wedding in April; so Bob and Virginia Crockford held a family din­ ner al the Crockford farm Sunday. Eddie Crockford, who works at Amway in Ada. came and brought his intended bride. Kristen Schroeder, whose parents arc also missionaries, now working in Europe, head­ quartered in Vienna. They will also be home for the wedding. Kristen recently graduated from Wheaton College in Chicago. Josh Lambert, Eddie's brother, brought his friend. Jenny. Bob and 'Ree Crockford came from Potter­ ville. Their daughter. Katie, and her husband. Craig Cather. and tiny daughter. Elizabeth, also were able to come. The other Crockford daughter from Potterville. Patty, who is a re­ cent graduate of University of Michigan, and her friend. Mark, came too. Virginia and Bob were delighted to have both children, all the grandchildren and their great-grandchild all together for the day. The Zion Lutheran Sunday evening Lenten services have been canceled and the members of that church now will join the Lakewood Ministerial Association's combined Lenten Service scries. The second Sunday night service of the series was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church with the Woodland Gospel Quartet and the Chapeltones giving a concert. The Rev. Ward Pierce welcomed the estimated lhat 250 people who attended to the musical program. Both the Woodland Gospel Quartet and the Chapeltones sang many lively or inspirational songs during the evening. The Woodland Gospel Quartet sang first, singing five or six songs before turning the stage over to the Chapeltones. After the first section by the Chapeltones, a collection was taken for their travel expenses. Then each group sang again. The service lasted until nine o’clock, when everyone mov­ ed into the fellowship hall for light refreshments and coffee, tea or punch. The third service will be Sunday. March 14. al 7 p.m. at Hope Church of the Brethren west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren Church will speak. The March 21 Sunday evening service in the Lenten series will be at Woodbury United Brethren in Christ Church, with the Rev. LeRoy Griffin preaching. Each week, the host church is responsible for special music and finger food after the service. Tom and Doris Niethamer drove to Lever­ ing. 12 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge, on Sunday after the dinner for Vesta Bom. On Monday they attended the funeral of a cousin of Ruth Niethamer. Tom’s mother, who was unable to attend. Frank Schmalzried. who was 85 years old. was related to all of the north Woodland Jor­ dans and to the Niethamers. The Schmalzried family were early settlers in Woodland, along with other German families whose descendents still survive here. Originally, the family name was spelled Schmalzriedt. Yvonne MacKenzie Lynn and her husband. Dan Lynn, were at the MacKenzie farm Saturday for a visit with her family. Jeff MacKenzie is expected home this week for an early spring break from Wayne Slate Law School in Detroit. The Woodland Township Board of Review was meeting in the Township building Mon­ day and Tuesday this week, and the parking lot was full on Monday morning. Mastros Remrxler Hastngs Banner Hastngs Weekender Communav Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MddtewHe/Caiedon* Sen S News Maple Vatey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK Cal... 948-4450 Development company is seeking local contractors interested in bidding on Hastings area construction project. If your company is interested, send information about your company, areas of interest and contact persons. • • • • Road Construction Plumbing Builders Materials • • • • Electrical Landscaping Cement Work Underground Send replies to... ALPHA DEVELOPERS P.O. Box A-1 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 Ann Replogle helps Jon Nevins pour one-third of a cup of oil into the cupcake mixture. One of the most famous writers of children's books was Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Ann Replogle and Tayna Haney's students selected him as “their* author to study for the month of March. The second day of March was his birthday, and for the occasion the children baked cupcakes. Rachel Rodgers and Chris Fairchild have the job of pouring cake mix into a bowl to start in Ann Replogle's room. ‘March is Reading Month* kicks off at Northeastern Legal Notices NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice i* hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. SP. 2-93 — Richard ond Kristine Kim­ ble. (applicants) LOCATION: At 7600 Norris Rd. on the West side between Guernsey Lake Rd. ond Guernsey Lake PURPOSE: Requesting to u»e existing pole bom for o dog kennel. MEETING DAiE Moe ch 22. 1993. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hasting*. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available for fke. 220 W. Stole St.. Hotting*. Michigan during “The Cat in the Hat* is one of the most well-known children's books ever written. Erin Fitch adjusts the hat she brought to class. The “cap is teacher Tanya Haney. Mixing the batter for cupcakes are (from left) Rachel Pohja, Adam Lake (hidden), Amanda Duke. Cody While, Heather Ogden. Kristie Weftoq and Tim Randal. They are in Tayna Haney's room. -<4P* < mg Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* ond services, such os signer* for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting, to in­ dividual* with disabilities ot the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (3/11) Second-graders (from left) Kathryn Safie, Raymond Jesse Stockham and Michelle Miller display a few of the books they are reading that were written by the late Dr. Seuss. Hastings City Bank accepted into FHLBI NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read eveiy week in THE Pouring the batter into cupcake tins is not easy. Corey Armstrong, (left to right) and Heather Helmar wait their turn as Craig Laurie pours. Heide George (far right) will also get her turn. Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CA.948-8051 Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. Screening Held Saturday. March 20th • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Get an Eye Health Screening for FREE when you take part in our Community Appreciation Day Now you can discover why over 10,000 people have come to Dr. Michael Rohr for all their medical eye care and eye wear services at Thomapple Ophthalmology. Because the caring doctor is offering you an eye health screening during Community Appreciation Day. for FREE. All he asks is that you bring a can of food or non-perishable food item to donate to our local food bank. That way you can help the wonderful community we all share. It's his way of saying thanks to the people of Barry County for their patronage. So join the celebration, and call 945-3866 for your eye health screening appointment today. You'll help him help the needy, while you help yourself to expert care. Michael J. Flohr, M.D., Director l Wnw .< < >ph<lMln.Ao Lrrf>. <V < (pAth^n. Ac. Wrwftvr American Society •>! Cataract and Rz-fractrvr surgrry. American Medical A»m«uiion American Society to Prrwnl Blindnew*. Contact Lem AoMMiation of < tphthahnUiigiM* (“mt Pmnint Barry County Medical Society. Cfcw/WOxtfWfiraf I’r nnixk MOMsPOFS NRW&USRD appliances -aEaOBn 795-8950 FEATURING: AMANA, CALORIC. CROSLEV. GE W KELVINATOR 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (1 block East ot M-37. Baslda Faro's Pizza) cial banks and credit unions that hold substan­ tial home mortgage assets. Previously, membership was largely restricted to thrifts* In addition to its main office. Hastings City Bank operates five other branches. As of Sept. 30. 1992. the bank held approximately 36 percent of its assets in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities. Hastings City Bank is owned by HCB Financial Corp. FHLBI. with nearly $8.5 billion in assets as of Dec. 31. 1992. provides qualified mor­ tgage lenders in Michigan and Indiana, with credit and correspondent banking services. Twelve such banks across the country were created in 1932 to assist American home buyers. Collectively, the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks have nearly $80 billion in loans outstanding to their members. In turn, those members have provided mortgage services for millions of home buyers. Members of FHLBI are its only stockholders. These stockholders received a dividend of 10.82 percent for the four quarter of 1992. Institutions applying for membership must be approved by the Federal Housing Finanqp Board, the government agency that oversea the operations of the 12 Federal Home Loam Banks. ' OPEN; Monday 1-8; Tuosday-Thursday-Frtday 11-6; ________________ Wadn—day IK Saturday »3 Includes: ■ Pressure check for glaucoma ■ Careful examination tor cataracts ■ Check tor dobetes Damage ■ Petmal exam for macmor degeneration ■ Cnecx ’o' other eye diseases or problems ■ Dr Flohr wtil answer your questions 4 make feaW.? recommendat>on$ ■ Meet Dr Juke Koiodaei Board Ce^ified Ootomefnst THORN-APPLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC. Eye Physirian and Surgeon I Z F •» Hastings City Bank has been accepted for membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI). The Hastings City Bank, with $133 million in assets. is a commercial bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. As a member, the bank will not be able to borrow wholesale funds from the FHLBI to use in its home mortgage lending programs. Hastings City Bank also is eligible for the FHLBI’s community investment and affor­ dable housing subsidized funds. These funds are available for member institutions to lend to community organizations committed to developing and rehabilitating housing for low income residents. A 1989 law opened membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank System to commer- 915 West Green St. Suite 101 Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 945-3866 RN/LPN’S Advertise I We are looking for people with leader­ ship skills, to work full and part-time. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits, competitive wages and work­ ing conditions. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, Director of Nursing, 616-945-2407 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE in The Hastings; BANNER j Call 948-8051 \ Our Advertising specialists; will be available to assist : you with your message. • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11, 1993 — Page 11 Hastings FFA chapter scores big at state convention in Lansing J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings High School chapter of the FFA was a big winner in contests at the an­ nual FFA Convention March 3-5 at Michigan Stale University. A number of individuals and team members received first-place awards and other special honors in the local chapter's best overall showing in a long time. “The FFA members this year worked hard to prepare the Crop-O-Rama contest and the leadership contest." said advisor Ed Domke. “Their dedication and persistence became evident in their awards. " Winning first-place awards in group com­ petitions were the Hastings Agronomic Quiz Bowl team, the Soils Judging Land Use team and the FFA Demonstration team. The state champion Quiz Bowl team was made up of Adam Miles. Jenny Parker. Kara Endsley and Ryan Madden. The group bested another foursome from “USA Michigan" (from the thumb area of the state) in the finals of the single-elimination tournament. The other two members of the "Final Four” were Ithaca and Unionville. Parker also took first place in the Agronomic Quiz Bowl individual competition and Luke Haywood, a member of the Hastings second team, tied for third. The Soils Judging team included Haywood. Kris Javor and Krissy Javor. Haywood also earned a second in the individual soil judging contest. Haywood and Krissy Javor also earned top honors in the Demonstration contest. Their project was "Embryo Transfer: Continuing Genetic Excellence." Haywood and Javor had to make a presentation of 10 to 12 minutes using papier-mache cow props and equipment. The Hastings Demonstration team had earn­ ed the right to compete in the state contest by taking first at the district and regional levels. They first presented their demonstration to judges las week Tuesday, along with seven other regional winners. Haywood and Javor had to give their demonstration again the following Friday during the fifth convention session before three judges, along with another finalist. The Hastings duo then was given the Gold Award. The Crop and Weed ID group of Bob Rooney. Scott McKelvey and Cal Casey was runner-up and Rooney finished first in the in­ dividual contest. There were many other honors and awards Hastings earned last week in East Lansing. Scott Me*, tlvey was a member of the state FFA band «nd auditioned for the national group. Gordon Drake auditioned for the na­ tional FFA choir. The Hastings chapter received a “Superior Chapter” award. Haywood earned an Outstanding Junior FFA Agricultural award for “outstanding supervised agricultural experience" and his commitment to local FFA chapter activities. Jenny Parker. Krissy Javor and Kara End­ sley received Outstanding Scholar Achieve­ ment awards for having grade point averages of 3.3 or above. Endsley earned the S2.000 Pauline Grassbrook Scholarship to Michigan State University. Haywood was given the Agricultural Profi­ ciency award in Dairy Production for his work on his family farm. Endsley and Parker won state FFA degrees on the basis of participation in FFA activities and their supervised agricultural experience. Advisor Ed Domke received an honorary state FFA degree and he has been recognized nationally for his leadership during the academic year. Competing in the Crop-O-Rama were Parker. Haywood. Endsley. Krissy Javor. Kris Javor. Ryan Madden. Brian Eggers. Scott McKelvey. Cal Casey. Corey Bumford. Adam Miles. Jared Nichols. Gordon Drake and Denny Couia. Local delegates at the state convention this year were Parker and Endsley. The Lakewood High School FFA Parliamentary Procedure teem last week also won the stale championship in its category at the Michigan FFA Convention. Members of the team are chairwoman Jolene Pennington, vice chair Rachel Schrenk, secretary Betty Jo Hall and members Dan Wilson. Kevin Stowell. Sandra Hallock and Heather Kaufmann. The group and advisor Ron Stevens now will go on to the national-level contest. The Parliamentary Procedure team com­ petition requires each group to put together a sample chapter meeting without knowing the topic ahead of time. The group members have five minutes to study what they will talk about and they must demonstrate five "abilities." such as motions, amendments, amending amendments and reconsidering motions. The Lakewood group had finished first in the district contest early in February and in the regional* two weeks later. HOW? The state champion Quiz Bowl team was made up of (from left) Adam Miles, Jenny Parker, Kara Endsley and Ryan Madden. Winning individual firsts In the state competition were (from left) Jenny Parker, first in Agronomic Quiz Bowl; Luke Haywood, third In Quiz Bowl, se­ cond In Soils Judging and Land Use; and Bob Rooney, first, Crop and Weed ID contest. The Crop and Weed ID team, which was state runner-up, included (from left) Cal Casey, Scott McKelvey and Bob Rooney, with advisor Ed Domke. who won an honorary state FFA degree. McKelvey also was recognized for playing in the state FFA band. The Soils Judging and Land Use team took top honors with (from left)Kris Javor, Krissy Javor and Luke Haywood. Luke Haywood and and Krissy Javor made up the state champion Demonstration team. Haywood also won the Agricultural Proficiency award and was named an Outstanding Junior FFA Agricultural award. Valuable Seminar Kara Endsley (left) and Jenny Parker were delegates to the state FFA con­ vention. The two and Krissy Javor also were recognized with Outstanding Scholarship Achievement awards. Endsley also won the $2,000 Pauline Grassbrook scholarship. AAUW to hear talk on colleges The American Association of University Women. Hastings Branch, will meet at the Computer Applications Programmer/Analyst PENNOCK HOSPITAL. located in Hastings, is currently seeking a full time Applications Programmer/Analyst. The successful candidate must have a computer science degree or extensive experience in a job-related area, knowledge of the health care industry, and IBM AS/400 healthcare experience Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required Pennock Hospital is a progressive, acute-care community hospital and offers the latest in technology in the remodeled area of Radiology Services Centrally located between Kalamazoo. Lansing. Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. Hastings provides enjoyable year round living in scenic Barry County, yet allows convenient access to all colleges and cultural activities associated with the surrounding metropolitan areas At Pennock Hospital, you receive a TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE which in­ cludes competitive salary, weekend and shift differentials, an innovative “menu style-- Flexible Benefits Package. Paid-Time-Off System, tuition reimbursement, plus many more benefits We invite you to visit today's PENNOCK HOSPITAL - - You will be impressed with the environment, technology, progressive programs, staff compatibility, and the close personal and professional rapport Please apply to: Human Resource* Dept. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE home of Rowena Hale on Indian Hills Drive. Tuesday. March 16. at 7 p.m. Nell Eutsler. of Carolina, will be the main speaker. She will talk on “Our Colleges Today." This talk will be a personal, inside view of education today. She will support her ideas with Motimer Adler. Alfred Krasin, and Lin­ da Flowers. All her adult life, she has spent teaching in colleges. She earned her bachelor-s degree at Wichita State. Kansas and her master's degree at East Carolina University. She was. for many years, professor of English at East Carolina University. She taught American Literature. Literature for Children. Composition. Grammer and Linguistics. In her continuing education she attended seminars in Europe. Asia. China and in Russia. She has also published many papers at scholarly meetings, as well as written articles and reviews in her field. At the momnent. she is preparing another entry for The Dictionary of Literary Biography — Sir John Fortescue, author of The Story of a Red Deer, published in England. 1897. The chairwoman of the meeting will be Rowena Hale. Hostesses will be Esther Walton and Rawena Hall Guests are m\ ited “Why a Will Is Not Enough” [A] wi*1 alone can subject your family to long delays, costly expenses and may limit access to the assets in your estate. At this seminar, you'll learn how a living trust helps you: ■ Avoid probate costs—and keep your money for your family ■ Reduce federal estate taxes ■ Ensure your family has help managing your estate “WHY A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH” Monday, March 22,1993 7:30 p.m. Hastings Country Club Guar Speaker Attorney Ben Fowler, Sr. Partner Borre, Peterson, Fowler & Reens • Grand Rapids Call today for reservations—seating is limited. A.G Edwards INVESTMENTS SINCE tm 50 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Ask for Linda Richmond (616) 458-3100 or 1-800^88-3113 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, March 11, 1993 Semis postponed until tonight Saxons eliminate Delton in district opener, 62-42 by Kurt LutUrmoscr Sports Writer Uh, oh. Here we go again. Hastings is up 13-4 over Delton al of the end of first quarter. Everything for the Saxons is clicking. Tough defense, good perimeter shooting, team is pumped. Alas, what is this! Delton scores lo start the second quarter. Then, again. Another bas­ ket quickly follows. Soon the scoreboard reads. 18-IS. with less than a minute remaining in the first half. Tomorrow’s headlines are already in the works. "Roller Coaster season crashes for the Saxons!" "Hastings plummets lower than the Dow Jones.” "Inconsistent play ends Saxons' season!" However, there was one Saxon player who refused to read the prospective Hastings head­ lines. Guard Bryan Sherry canned a last-sec­ ond three pointer, sending his team into the locker room with a 21-18 lead and more im­ portant, momentum going into the second half. The Saxons went on to defeat host Delton. 62-42. on Ute opening night of the Class B district tournament. They will play Allegan tonight in the semifinals. The game originally was to be played Wednesday evening, but it was postponed because of had weather The finals have been moved back to Saturday night. "We fell asleep in the second (quarter)." said Hastings coach, Dennis O'Mara. "When you play zone like we did. you have to come back and make shots at the other end of the floor." Instead of watching a big lead vanish Hasting senior. Matt Brown, 24. goes "downtown" in the Saxons district win over Delion before their eyes, the Saxons received a much-needed jolt, not only from Sherry's big basket, but also from reserve point guard Jon Robinson. After Delton started the third quarter with a basket, making the score. 21-20. Robinson immediately went to work. Tbe first lime he touched the ball, he nailed a three. "I thought Jon and Jesse (Lyons) did a SPORTS great job. making shots for us when they counted." said Dennis O'Mara. After Robinson and Lyons were done with their dirty work, tbe score read 45-34. Saxons, with 5:08 left to play. Sherry, also hailed any comeback effort from Delton in the third and fourth, inuring in 15 of his 20 points when the Panthers still remained a threat. "We never found an answer for Sherry de­ fensively," said Delton coach. Jim Ilogoboom. "They have a lot of kids who can shoot the ball:* In his last basketball game as a Panther. Jay Annen, does not let a hand in the face impede his progress One of the Saxon players Ilogoboom also was referring to was Matt Brown, who scored 17 total points, six unanswered in the first quarter alone. Though Brown was his usual self. Ilogoboom felt his senior captain, John Wickham, deserves credit for limiting Brown somewhat. "1 thought John did an unbelievable job on Brown." he said, "and I felt all the seniors took a big step forward with their play tonight. As far as this season is concerned, they have set the standard for Delton basket­ ball in the years to come." "Fhe score was 25-24, when turnovers be­ came a factor for Delton. After the Panthers' Jay Annen lost the ball. Brown pounced oo the opportunity and preceded to score an easy layup, triggering an 8-0 run for the Saxons. Sherry followed with two free throws. Brad I would like to start this week's column with a apology. A huge one. One that probably will never be forgiven. I... gee. I don't know how to say this. OK, I'm coming out of the closet oo this. Please don t be cruel... I would like lo say..., I'm sorry sis for never going to one of your volleyball games ever during high school I was mean, insensitive and aloof. There, that wasn't so bad. As you. the reader, have probably figured out by now, I had never been to a volleyball contest before accepting this sports writing position. "Liar! Sports phony, wannabe! Hang 'em by his toes! Hold oo there. It's not tike I choose that route. I had my own winter schedule to deal with. There were my basketball games, downhill skiing, school functions (parties) bie­ time wrestling on TV. Plus, my parents told me volleyball was evil... the Sports Writer Middleville-Wayland district everywhere adore, and scorn every chance presented - the two and only referees. Handing out 15 traveling calls, including nine to Middleville, the district duo made things interesting for both team's offenses. However, the Trojans managed to overcome the whistle stops and eventually ride the Wildcats out of districts. 62-42. The victory put them in the district finals Saturday night at Delton, against either Hastings or Allegan, both of which play go. One teammate misses an assignment and the machine breaks down. In basketball, a player can hide out there with only a coach aware of the problem. Heck. I should know better than anyone. I was a shod Bill Laimbecr with no shot, tonight. Middleville's squad, including dominant center. Jeff Roodvoels, had trouble adjusting playing basketball. Believe me. there are ways to disguise yourself on a basketball court. As far as football is concerned, if a running play is designed to say, go the opposite way of a weakside end, that particular receiver can more often than not. run off the field, dump Gatorade on his coach, play the tuba in the band and run back on the gridiron before the play finishes. Oh sure, the receiver will get a cleaning bill from a steamed coach and a dirty look from the tuba player, but he can always keep his helmet and pads on and say it was have accepted my first ever apology. But since your not. like always, you'll just have to lake my word for iu record at 4-17. Tbe Saxons' results from last night's dis­ trict semi-final contest with Allegan were not available before the Banner went to press. semifinal basketball contest Tuesday night, there was no doubt who was in control. No. it was not the Trojans. Definitely not the Wildcats. It was nene other than the tandem fans biggest team effort in sports. I had never realized what it look to make the whole team A kill specialist in the front row is no good to a team if there is no one from the back to dig the ball or set the return up for the slam. And vice versa. Also, of the 15 or so contests I've watched. I have yet lo see a glare of disgust directed at another teammale. A likely scenario is if a mistake has been made, a player is slapped on the back and offered words of encouragerent. not discouragement. For all the reasons above. I find volleyball the ultimate in team sports. So sis. I again offer my deepest regrets for not going to a contest of yours. You were there tor me and in return. I failed you. It's too bad the Banner is not read at your school in Germany, otherwise you might scored 11, two coming off a dunk in third quarter. Gee finished with 15 for the winners. Delton finished the season with an overall In lhat athletics like basketball and football were tbe biggest team sports available. The only volleyball matches I had ever witnessed were with that Smythe guy on ESPN and a few. two-person contests in the sand. Last Saturday, it dawned upon me while watching the volleyball districts for Hastings. Lakewood. Caledonia and Middleville, that here, before my eyes, was the successfully. Since there is no predetermined pattern of where the ball is going to land, action is fast and constant alertness is a must. were the ones who pulled away. Annen scored 20 points and pulled down 10 rebounds while teammate Jeff Taylor by Kurt Lutteroioscr All right, so I'm guilty. But I do believe I have learned my lesson. During the last month or so. watching volleyball games in Barry County has made realize lhat I missed an important element from high school. Since I consider myself somewhat of a sports authority, it had always been my belief killing - volleyball terminology that's made for fun writing. But. as I really sat down and observed the above compete, there is no doubt in my mind, volleyball is the essential team sport Six players are responsible for making sure one ball gets back over the net would fall into complacency and allow the other team to pull back in the contest. But...it didn't happen. Instead, the Saxons Trojans advance to district title game An apology m in order to an essential team sport someone else. I won’t even touch baseball. Now. I have seen the various teams earlier in the season and taken account of the Barry County's top individual volleyballers. Players such as Carla Ploeg and Laura Docker of Middleville: Heather Daniels and Anne Endsley of Hastings: Tami Nielsen and Jesse Briseno from Lakewood, and Kim Whittaker and Kirsta Harrington of Delton. I was impressed with their individual talent of hitting the ball, digging, slamming, Gee hit a 360 twisting jumper off the glass and Lyons put back an offensive rebound in which he was also fouled. With Ms conversion. Hastings led 33-24. Under normal circumstances, the Saxons to the referees' style of officiating. The Trojans only managed seven first quarter points and 20 overall in the Tint half. Their offense was sluggish and it showed, according to Trojan coach. Kun Holzhueter. "We just had to learn to adjust to their (referees') style." he said. "It was an ugly In the clear is Middleville's, Jeff Roodvoels, who puts back in a "bunny" Belding bumps Lakewood eagers out of district action In a stunning turn of momentum. Lakewood blew a 13-point third quarter lead, before eventually losing Mon’ay to an upstart Belding team. 61-56. Belding, the host for districts, rallied behind Mark Young and his 27 points. 17 of which came in the last period. Lakewood coach. Mike Maciasz. said he believed his team lost the game at the free throw line. "We blew three one-on-ones in the fourth." said a dejected Maciasz. "everything we missed, they made." Craig Love paced the Vikings with 15 points while teammates. Noel Baldwin and Bob Wolverton chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively. Lakewood finished the season with overall record of 5-16. game to play, but that is Wayland's brand of basketball." In the rebound category. Trojans pulled down 24 total to Wayland's 16. Roodvoels. who scored 21 points on the night, finished with five rebounds while teammate Mike Sarver grabbed seven to lead his team. Sarver also had a big night offensively, scoring 13 points. "Sarver gave us a big lift down low tonight," Holzhueter said. "Wayland put so much attention oo Roodvoels. it opened up things for Mike and the others." Tbe Wildcats committed 20 turnovers to Middleville's 17. Combine that statistic with calls the men in stripes were making, Tuesday's contest would never fit in the category for "game of the year." For Middleville, though, the "ugly" win means at least one more game on the season. With the victory, the Trojans advance to the finals and will face either Hastings or Allegan, pending the outcome of tonight's contest. Wayland s Robert Moore, led tbe Wildcats with 13 points in a losing effort. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11. 1993 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES WednvMiay P.M. Misfit'. 64-36; Friendly Hume Panics 58-42. Nashs illc Locker 51'64816; Hair Care Center 50164916: Varney's Stables 50-50 Mace's Pharmacy 50-50; Cornerstone Really 4716-5216; Nashville Family Chiropractic 45-55; Valley Really 44'6-55'6; Lifestyles 39-61. High Games & Series: L Elliston 243. 558; K. Becker 193. 510. H Hathaway 202. 462; S. Brimmer 190. 472; S Pennington 182. 470; E. Vanasse 176. 467; V. Slocum 171. 457; F Schneider 194 . 464. B Vrogindcwey 163. 443. R Reichard 167. 443; B. Miner 156. 420; L. Johnson 159. 407; M. Beckwith 148. 369; J. Morgan 152. 420; A Tcrnan 111. 306. J Pcttcngill 151. 417; C. Shellcnbargcr 163. 411; R. Murphy 169. 417. V. Peake 152. R- Kuempel 156. G. Otis 195; C. Trumbull 138; T. Christopher 506 Monday Mixers Outward Appearance 64-40; Rowdie Girls 61164216; Miller Real Estate 59-45; Three Pomes Tack 57-47; Dads Post No. 241 SMS. Jo's Bookkeeping 56-48; Two J's 53*6-5016; Grandmas Plus One 53-51; Dewey's Auto Body 51-53; Girrbach's 49-55; Sabre Manufacturing 46'6-57 Vr. Michclob 4416-5916; Hastings Bowl 4316-6016; T M Lassies 3316-7016. Good Games: D. Hodges 182; J. Kasinski 150; L. Power 152; L Warner 147; R Kuempel 157; D. Larsen 175; S. Moore 160; A. Swanson 141; F. Girrbach 165: P. Wilson 142; R Hudson 140; J. Mercer 171; L. Perry 162. Good 203-491; 171-472; 184-511; .166-463; 281-507. Games & Series: D. Cocncn B Anders 191-472; M Nystrom B Morgan 163-453; M. Kill S. Lancaster 182-513; B Johnson M Wieland 194-522; R Shapley Sunday Night Mixed ' Die Hards 68-40; Alley Cats 65-43; Rude Ones 64-44; BSers 63-45; Red & Black 6016-4715; H&H 6048; Really Rotten 56-52; Left Overs 56-52; TNT 56-52; Wanders 55164816; Friends 5516-5216; Holey Rollers 55-53; Load Hogs 51-57; Country Kin 50-58; Misfits 48'6-59'6; Gel Along Gang 47-61; Hooter Crew 45-59. Men’s High Games & Series: F. Huley 194-471; M Trowbridge 132-388; B Allen 182489; G. Snyder 189485. B Miller 179464. R. Bowman 183-502; D Snyder 186-528; J. Haight 199-564; K. Kites 141-363; M Tilley 196-535; K Lambeth 210495; B Lake 180518; B Dryton 181467; R. Snyder 183488; S Sanborn 178- 510. Women's High Games & Series: S Cross 163-442; M. Trowbridge 132-379; D. Keeler 161444; A. Sutliff 179496; D. Woody 159404; M Bowman 178-482; J Odgen 173470; R Haight 178-504; T Hewitt 171420; R. Mapes 172412; L. Tilly 189-544; B Thomason 197-521; C. Wilcox 179- 504; N Taylor 162450; A. Snyder 175432. Moose Mixed Four Nutz 64-32; A&A Wiggle 62-34; Lucky Strikes 58-38; 3 Ponies Tack 58-34; Odd Balls 5716-3816; Ten Pins 5448; Sears Service 51'644'6; Mixed Nuts 51164416; Middle Lakers 5145; Gillons Construction 5016-4516; Rocky 4 48-48; Keglers 4716 4816; Heaus Out 42-54; Four R's 396-56'6; Late Comers 38-58; 4 Stars 34-58; Big O's 32-64; Bye 23-73. Men's High Games & Series: H. Service 206-556; K. Becker 201; N. Taylor 166483. B Keeler 243-615; R. McDonald 211-592; W Brodock 213-556: J Kasinsky 178; J. Madden 179; C. Purdum Jr. 228; M. Garber 209460; G. Service 192: J. Service 183. Women's High Games & Series: M. Sears 219-501; M Whitney 165433; R. Lydy 167478; O Gillons 171: B. Green 182; B McDonald 165429; J. Kasinsky 155; S. Hildenbrand 177-480; B Wilkins 208-543; M Snyder 182: H Service 176. Thursday A.M. Hummers 59-33; Something Simple ■5416-3716; Algonquin Farm 5240; Quesion Marks 4943; Welton's 4844; Slow Pokes 47164416; Bosley's 45747: Leftovers 44164316; Valley Realty 4349; Mary's 40-52; Varneys 3816-5316; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 27-61. Good Games & Series: M Atkinson 194-566; F. Ruthruff 189 491: P Godbey 173489; O. Gillons 172487; K. Thomason 170463; B Fisher 158459; A Welton 163433; J. Power 154426; L. Johnson 155414; B Burton 155403; M Dull 180. S. Mogg 171: B Tracy 164; N. Tonen 164; P Fisher 161; J. Mead 157; M. Steinbrecher 155; R. Kuempel 150; B Moore 145; B. Sex­ ton 140; K. Mizcr 140; N. Hummel 148; B. Norris 134; I Seeber 131: P Croninger 123. Sunday Aft. Mixed Cripples 26-14: Crazy Ones 23-17; Ball Bangers 20-20; Red Barons 19-21; 4 Mustangs 18-22; Bud 14-26. Women's Good Games & Series: J. Lord 190484; J Vaughn 171465; B Sexton 131-382; I. Ruthruff 156; B Tracy 155; D Carpenter 146; T. Power 135; T Hayes 132; S. Frisbie 124 Men's Good Games & Series: B Ruthruff 215-557; P Dryer 172466; D Carpenter 159465; L Tracy 165; S Redman 158: B Redman 155; B. Frisbie 149; D Smith 142; T Burke 132. Thursday Angels McDonald's 71-25: Hardluck Bowlers 54-42; Nashville Chiropractic 51-41; Stefano's Pizza 48t647>6; Oldc Towne Tavern 45-51; Unknowns 4216-5316; G&D -3916-5616; Ray James Elec. 3216-5116. Good Games & Series: J Boio 164-161; L. Apsey 180-170; C. Cuddahee 165; S. Snider 151; K. McMillon 160; D. Snider 226 (565 series); V. Norris 169; S. Griffith 133; B Causault 173-152; C Griffith 133; J. Del Cowo 150; B. Whitaker 170; M Ingram 152; B. Jones 186-182; R. Haight 179; D. Snyder 215; C Burpee 154; C. Garren 152. Scots squeeze Saxon spikers from districts Thursday Twisters Mitcher T Custom Painting 59'6 40'6; Hastings Bowl 58'641'6; Shamrock Tavern 5543; Simply Nuts 51'64716; Geuke's Market 45'6-54*6; Bowman Ref. 33-63. High Games & Series: S. Sanborn 155; D. Bartimus 202; J. Connor 190-546. M. Eaton 155; P. Guy 177; D Greenfield 156; C. Hurless 153; J Gasper 189-529; N. Tavlor 150 Wednesday P.M. Misfits 64-36; Friendly Home Parties 5842; Nashville Locker 51'648*6; Hair Care Center 50'649'6; Varney's Stables 50-50; Mace's Pharmacy 50-50; Cornerstone Realty 47'6-52'6; Nashville Family Chiropractic 45-55; Valley Really 4436-5516; Lifestyles 39-61. High Games and Series - L Elliston 243-558; K Becker 193-510. B Hathaway 202462; S. Brimmer 190472; S. Pennington 182470; E. Vanasse 176467; V. Slocum 171-457; F. Schneider 194464; B. Vrogindewey 163443; R. Reichard 167443; B. Miner 156420; L. Johnson 159407; M. Beckwith 148-369; J. Morgan 152420; A. Temin 1111-306; J. Pettengill 151417. C. Shellenbarger 163411; R Murphy 169417; V. Peake 152; R. Kuempel 156; G. Olis 195; C. Trumbull 138; T. Christopher 506. Thursday Twisters Mitcher T Custom Painting 59'64016; Hastings Bowl 58'64116. Shamrock Tavern 5543; Simply Nuts 51'64716; Geukes Market 4516-5456; Bowman Ref 33-63. High Games and Series - S. Sanborn 155; D. Bartimus 202; J. Connor 190-546; M. Eaton 155; P. Guy 177; D. Greenfield 156; C. Hurless 153; J. Gasper 189-529; N. Taylor 150. Gabe Priddy, right, in action Priddy selected to all-SMAA first team Maple Valley sophomore Gabe Priddy has been named io the Southern Michigan Athletic Association's all-conference cag learn for the 1992-93 season. Priddy joins three Olivet selections, including another fellow sophomore, as well as a Battle Creek St. Phillip player. Averaging double figures in points for most the year. Priddy scored a career high of Galesburg-Augusta Feb. 9. Teammates Greg Garn and Mike Trowbridge were named to the all-conference second team. Lions senior guard Steve Hopkins was given a special mention as well. Tonight, Maple Valley faces GalesburgAugusta In Class C district action, at Olivet, with a game lime of 7:30 p.m. Hastings managed to puli out a first-round win over Lowell, 15-13, 16-14, and a 15-13, 15-11 second-round victory over Middleville Saturday, but bowed in the finals to the eventual district champions, Caledonia, in three matches. The team took the first match 15-7. but lost the next two 15-10. 15-6. In their contest with Middleville, the Saxons denied the Trojans eight limes at the net and dug out 10 attacks from the floor. Middleville came into districts as OK Blue Champions. In the finals with Caledonia, the Saxons' fine play continued over from their previous match. Hastings sprung out of the gate with a 7-0 run in the first contest and held the Scots at bay for most of the second as well. But Caledonia, behind a superb defensive effort, would go on to dominate the floor in tbe last one and half matches. Anne Endsley led the Saxons with 20 service points and 44 assists on the day. She also set the ball 178 times with only one miss, a 99.6 percentage. Leading the team in digs with seven was Mandy Berg, who also finished with 16 service points. Michelle Ixatherman also contributed 16 from the line Dominating the team's front row action, were Kelly Eggers and Heather Daniels. Eggers finished with 15 kills and 11 blocks, while Daniels nailed 14 with seven denials. The Saxons ended their season with an overall record of 10-8, 2-5 in Twin Valley Conference play. 38 points in an overtime win versus visiting Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 31 1/2-16 1/2; Consumers Concrete 30-18; Woodmansee Construction 29-19; Misfits 26-22; Middle Lakers 25-23; Cascade Home Improvement 23-25; Mason/ Davis Line 22-26; NKOTB 22-26; 3 J's 21 1/2-261/2; Mass Confusion 20-28; Thomapple Valley Equipment 20-28; Neil's Printing 17-31. Mens High Games & Series D. Castelein 189; K. Wood 187; P. Snore 178480; M. Maurer 178499; R. Fay 188; C. Haywood 212-518. High Games A High Series C. Haupt 174; J. Gasper 210-531; L. Power 183451; B. Johnson 173479; D. Loftus 176; J. Bryans 157. REFORM.. .continued from page 2 package, Welborn said. The bills include a drug dealer liability law which would allow people to sue drug dealers for damages they and their drugs do to the community. Another bill calls for wire tapping of drug dealers' phones. Welborn said this item has been controversial, but he said has protections to protect citizens. In order for a wire tap to be set up, Welborn said, the the tap must be approved by a judge. Another bill would set up drug free zones around schools, parks and other places children gather. Welborn said this is a preventitive type of legislation to keep drug dealers away from children. Anyone caught selling drugs in these zones would automatically sent to prison. The final pan of the crime package was a new system that would allow juvenile offenders who have been charged and convicted as adults to be kept in a juvenile facility until they turn 19. At lhat time, the juveniles would appear before a judge who would determine if the offenders had been rehabilitated or if they should finish the rest of their sentence in prison. suspect has to be a drug dealer, the state attorney general must authorize the tap and Bowierettes Andrus of Hastings 6341; Heckers Ins. 5846; Dorothy's Hairstyling 5648; Good Time Pizza 5648; Kent Oil 48'6-5516; Carlton Center Excavation 48-56; DJ Electric 48-56; Al & Pete's Sport Shop 41 *6-62'6. Good Games & Series: E. Dunham 170473; L. Elliston 192-533; T. Elliston 156431; E. Vanasse 204492; D. Coenen 215-543; D Snyder 191-539; B. Hathaway 200-539. Good Gaines: S. Greenfield 166; G Potter 150; S. Will 164; S. Merrill 161; B. Hanford 137; P. Britten 125; A. Fox 152; J. Richard­ son 158; J. Doster 154; D. Morawski 160; D. 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Bands are rated in overall tone production, Academic Summer Program (GRASP). This correspondence program in reading and mathematics is designed for students in grades one through eight. GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program written with four purposes in mind: • First, to provide a means by which students could maintain recently learned essential skills in mathematics and reading. • Second, to create circumstances that re­ quire students and parents to work together toward a common educational goal. • Third, to allow parents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their own school system throughout the summer months. • Fourth, to provide a cost effective alter­ native to the traditional summer school pro­ gram in an era of restrictive budgets. Each ‘"course" in mathematics and reading consists of a packet of 10 weekly lessons call­ ed modules. Each module is constructed to reinforce or reteach typical basic skills generally found in most curricula at that par­ ticular grade. The cost for one subject is $18.50 and the cost for both subjects is $31.50. which in­ cludes a completion award and scoring ser­ vice in addition to the curriculum packets. Application materials will be available dur­ ing Parent-Teacher Conferences March 24. 25 and 26. in the principal's office of the elementary and middle schools. Application deadline is April 16. Materials for the GRASP program will be ordered after April 16 and will be distributed to students the last week of school. ■ For additional information, check with the principal’s office. intonation, rhythm, technic (fluency) and interpetation. They are also judged in sight reading two pieces of music and knowledge and application of basic music concepts. In receiving the first division rating. Band I and Band II both earned the highest rating Hastings Middle School Band 1 possible. The bands are under the direction of Joan Bosserd*Schroeder and Joseph LaJoye. Volunteers sought for disaster team The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold training sessions for those who sign up to be a pan of iu disaster service team. The classes will teach volunteers how to set up and run a shelter in event of a major disaster, and bow to assist fire victims in Barry County, said local Red Cross Executive Director Karen Depres. Seven sessions of eight hours each are required to be teamed to be pan of the disaster service team. Depres said. "I'd like between 10 and 12 people from all over the county." she said. How the classes will be held, such as all­ day sessions or shoner sessions in the evenings, will be decided by whatever the most volunteers want, she added. She will teach the class after qualifying recently qualified as an instructor in disaster services. After taking the training and becoming being certified, one can apply to join the national disaster team. Depres said. Hastings Middle School Band II Three men arrested in Vermontville bank robbery By Teresa Frith Three men are in custody at the Eaton County jail in connection with the Feb. 25 robbery of the Vermonville Independent Bank. Adam Douglas Grant. 22. formerly of Charlotte, and Ray Lynn Slayton. 26. of Roseville were arrested Feb. 27. Tony Darrell Walker. 22. of the Detroit area, turned himself in Friday to Eaton County Sheriff and FBI authorities. Walker had been sought since escaping Hazel Park Police earlier in the week after be­ ing pulled over for speeding. Police recovered the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Delta Township in Eaton County, along with two of the guns believed to be used in the robbery. Walker was arrested in Royal Oak at 2 p.m. Friday without incident. Pan of the money believed to be stolen in the bank heist also was recovered. Grant and Walker are charged with bank robbery, possession of a firearm in the com­ mission of a felony and conspiracy to commit bank robbery. All three are felonies. Bank robbery carries a possible life or any Trailer a total loss after morning fire An early morning Tire destroyed a trailer al Allen's Trailer Park on Barber Road Sunday, the Hastings Fire Department reports. Firefighters said the blaze started at 6:12 a.m. in the back of tbe trailer from an unknown cause. The owner of the trailer. Jerry Elderling. was sleeping oo a couch in the front of the trailer when the fire started and escaped injury, firefighters said. Firefighters report they were on the scene until 8 am. The fire caused $10,000 worth of damage to the trailer and its contents, firefighters said. They also said the trailer was a total loss. Elderling Learn N' Play kids study recycling at Plumb’s did not have insurance, term of years sentence. Conspiracy to commit bank robbery carries the same sentence, plus a $10,000 fine. The felony firearm chage car­ ries a possible two-year imprisonment, which would be served consecutively with any other sentence. Slayton is charged with bank robbery and conspiracy to commit bank robbery. Authorities said three gunman entered the Independent bank at 194 S. Main St. in Ver­ montville Thursday. Feb. 25. at 11:10 a.m. and demanded money. Police were told that one suspect was amwd with a long gun and the other two had handguns. No one was in­ jured during the robbery. The suspects then fled the bank in a pick-up truck with an undetermined amount of cash. The getaway truck was recovered a short time later at the Maple Valley High School parking lot. It had been reported earlier as stolen from Shelby Township, northeast of Detroit. Both Grant and Slayton were on parole at the time of the robbery. Both are being held on $100,000 bond. Grant is also being held on an additional $10,000 bond for an unrelated charge of uttering and publishing (passing bad checks). Walker is being held on a $50,000 bond. According to authorities. Walker's bond is lower because he turned himself in to police. A preliminary hearing was held Monday for Grant and Slayton, with District Court Judge Paul Berger presiding. Vermontville village officials said they were pleased with the quick response and ac­ tions of the investigating police at the time of the robbery. ••I was very pleased with the response of the Eaton County Sheriffs office person­ nel,’’said Vermontville Village President. Sue Villanueva. "They showed profes­ sionalism and were very caring when they came to speak to the employees of the In­ dependent Bank after the robbery." • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held Mar. 9,1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Have Your Auto Glass installed Right s — MOBILE SERVICE — Pick up and Delivery LET US HANDLE YOUR INSURANCE WORK FOR YOU. firefighters said. BURKEY 218 N jefferson St. sales & HASTINGS I service (616)345-5085 It's never too early to learn the basics of recycling, as 26 of the youngsters at Learn N Play found out. They have been studying how to recycle for the last month, and during the last two weeks, brought pop cans from home to bring to Plumb's to see what happens when they are turned in. Here they come. We have fun and traditional St. Patrick's Day cards for everyone! Come in and see our selection of gifts too. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. Stale Street. Hastings 945-9551 WELCOME ROY! Miller Real Estate is pleased to announce that MY CARLSON has joined our staff. Roy and his wife Sandi, who are well known to so many of you. have lived in Hastings for the post 30 years. In addition to raising a family which include* 4 children and two grandchildren. Roy has been very active in the commu­ nity, the schools, our churches and civic groups. Over these many years Roy has developed an outstanding reputation for accomplishment and integrity. He will specialize in residential Real Estate. We are proud to have him with us. Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battie Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 Teacher Kim Voshell accepts the cash register receipt worth $77.50 from Plumb's employees Mike Yost and Shirley Griffin. IU MILLER REAL ESTATE •two! 137 W. State St., Hastings • 945-5182 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 11, 1993 — Page 15 Library issue resurfaces in Hastings Twp by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Tbe issue of library service to Hastings asked to get some names, and were given Charter Township residents, who should find someone who lived in lhe township provide it and how much it should cost for the position. The job will go to surfaced again Monday. Tbe Hastings Public Library provided someone who is sell-employed. • Agreed to get estimates on paving the circular half drive in front of lhe tbe services to the township until January 1991, when the Township Board lhe authority to hire. Wilder asked lhat the women try to township hall. Tbe board agreed il was time lo look into the paving, since the Knowing your community and its people position on the matter. * Learned that die annual road trip with the Barry County Road Commissioners would be taken April 19. starring at 8 makes you feel “more at home. ” a.m. The dip locates problem spots oo township roads and helps the officials and Library. This action came after the city library requested a fee of 1/3 of one mill plus Fines, to pay for continuing its gravel had been settling for about four commissioners set the road repair agenda for the year. • Heard Ed Slocum say the township years. ■ Decided lo hire attorney James should "be proud of the job our assessor (Dick Thomas) does.* He said Thomas services At tbe time. Hastings and Rutland Galooze as its attorney, replacing Richard has such an up-to-date, accurate set of Hudson. Charter were paying $1,000 to tbe For renewing his legal scviccs, Hudson asked for a $210 retainer, and $90 per hour for bis services. Galooze will assessment cards on each piece of property lhat if a property owner calls, be voted to use the Freeport District Hastings facility to provide free services lo its residents. After the request from lhe library. Rutland Charter offered to give $5,000 plus Fines for service in 1991 and il receive no retainer and will charge $90 can supply information "right away.* "That doesn't work in other townships, some of them who have full-time offered to bold a millage election lo sec if of Grand Rapids, who advocates a assessors,* Slocum said. 'Also, in the budget you don't see any fees of $20,000 for assessing. Residents residents would approve a 1/3 mill for "Sugerbush Trail* on abandoned railroad beds. Saying that they had dealt with the of the township should be really proud of Dick Thomas; they should be happy to library services. Rutland voters did approve the millage request for five years in August 1991. per hour * Discussed a letter from Mark Fritsma Barry County Residents mailer before, and public opinion was not for il. lhe board members took no Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Hastings Banner "Making Harry County residents feel at home for ova too years. ” be in this position." be said. and have been using the library since then with no charge to individual residents. For the past three years, Hastings Township has paid $1,000 to the Freeport District Library lo allow its residents to use it. Township residents who want to use tbe Hastings Library must buy a non­ resident yearly pass for $35. Tbe Freeport library wrote to the Hastings Township Board, thanking them for the last of the three yearly payments. An increase in library cards tol45. and a 3 percent increase in library use was noted in die letter. Also, a 5 percent increase in the summer reading program for children was due to attendance by Hastings Township residents, it said. In answer to a gucstion about how many township residents used lhe Hastings Public Library Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden said that 17 families in lhe township had purchased $35 one-year passes at the Hastings library. What lo do about library service in the fall when the current contract with Freeport expires was discussed, with Supervisor Dick Thomas saying be would like to negotiate with tbe Freeport library. Tbe agreement with Freeport was necessary, said Trustee Neil Wilder when "tbe Hastings Library dropped Lakeland as an affiliate because we joined Freeport.* Treasurer Diana Phillips corrected him saying. "No, they just dropped us - they still do everyone but us." "Does it seem that Hastings Library is TOWNSHIP OF BARRY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONNECTION, USE AND RATE ORDINANCE On Friday, March 5, 1993, at a joint special meeting of the Township Boards of the Townships of Barry, Hope. Johnstown, and Prairieville, and the Commission of the Southwest Barry Coun»y Sewer and Water Authority, the Township Board of each Township adopted the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection, Use and Rate Ordinance (the "Ordinance'^ which applies only to those areas of each Township served by the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System as described in the map set forth below. APPENDIX I SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL DISTRICT INSERT MAP For each Township, lhe special assessment district referred to in the Ordinance is the respective Special Assessment District established by resolution of the Township Board with respect to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System, as follows: Barry Township - Crooked Lake and Delton Hope Township - Wall Lake Johnstown TownsMp - Fine Lake Prairieville Township - Crooked Lake and Pine Lake A summary of the Ordinance is reproduced in this newspaper under the heading “Sum­ mary of Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection, Use and Rate Or­ dinance adopted by the Townships of Barry, Hope, Johnstown, and Prairieville, and Adopted as Part of the Rules and Regulations of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority." A true and complete copy of the respective Township Ordinance (each bearing the Ordin­ ance number set forth below) can be inspected or obtained as follows: Township ol Hope Township of Barry “ Ordinance No. 13 Ordinance No. 44 5463 South Wall Lake Road 155 E. Orchard Street Delton. Ml 49046 Hastings. Ml 49068 (618) 948 2464 (616) 623 5171 Township of Johnstown Ordinance No. 13 13555 Bedford Hall Battle Creek, Ml 49017 (616) 721-9905 Township ol Prairievine Ordinance No. 82 10115 South Norris Road Oelton. Ml 49046 (616) 623.2664 acting vindictively with us?,* Wilder Township of Barry Lois Bromley, Township Clerk asked. Trustee Ping Beckwith said. 'They Township ol Hope Shirley R. Case, Township Clerk only made one offer, take Ibis deal or else'. If they were interested in our participation after three years, they should be back here negotiating with us; they should make the first step.* “This was on the ballot last year. Wilder continued, 'asking if the taxpayers in the township would go with an increase of 1/3 of a mill to go back with Hastings." Noting that the millage question was defeated, he added. "Thai was tbe taxpayers, not the township (board).' Wilder said be saw no evidence of people 'stomping* in and demanding the library service. *lt shows where tbe taxpayers stand.* he stated. Thomas agreed, saying ui the first six months after the change, only three or four people asked him about the matter. Trustee Doug Peck said. *1 hope she (librarian Schondelmayer) Barb understands that we can't open negotiations where they left off Maybe she doesn't want any part of it. 1 don't know.* Beckwith said lhat residents could still visit the library, 'but you can't take a book out you'll have to go to Freeport.* ‘Could we formulate a letter and question why Hastings Township was disaffilaled from Lakeland the association?' Wilder asked. Thomas said lhe letter would be written. Also al tbe meeting, lhe new sexton of tbe township was introduced lo lhe board. :: Mike Hallifax in turn introduced bis wife. Nancy, saying she would be answering the telephone for township residents with questions about lhe cemetery We're here to provide service; I hope they call. Well call right back. That's lhe way we do business." be said. Beckwith encouraged Hallifax 'not to be afraid to call" the board if be found something that might benefit the cemetery. Hallifax said he would probably have suggestions for tbe committee that now IS revising the rules on the cemetery. I *Tink did a good job. "be said of tbe just-retired William Tinkler, 'well try to carry on that policy." • In other business the board: ; • Heard a request to hire a person to dean the office twice a month, along *ilb one 'spring cleaning* a year. Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden and Phillips were Township ot Johnstown June Doster, Township Clerk Township ol Prairieville Normajean Campbell, Township Clerk SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM On Friday, March 5.1993, at a joint special meeting with the Townships of Barry, Hope, Johnstown, and Prairieville, the Commission of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority adopted roles and regulations by resolution which apply to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. Each Township concurred with said roles and regulations by resolution. The roles and regulations are identical to the Sewer Connection. Use and Rale Ordinance adopted by each Township on March 5.1993. a summary of which Is reproduced in this newspaper under the heading "Summary ol Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance Adopted by Townships of Barry, Hope, Johnstown, and Prairieville; and Adopted as part of the Rules and Regulations of the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority " A true and complete copy ol the Rules and Regulations can be inspected or obtained at the office ol the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, 210 S. Grove Street. Delton, Michigan 49046, Telephone 623-3401. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY SUMMARY OF SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONNECTION, USE ANO RATE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY, HOPE, JOHNSTOWN AND PRAIRIEVILLE AND ADOPTED AS PART OF THE RULES ANO REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY This is a summary ol the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connec­ tion. Use and Rate Ordinance (the "Ordinance"! adopted by the Townships ol Barry, Hope, Johnstown and Prairieville at a joint special meeting on March 5. 1993. The Ordinance was also adopted by reference as part ot the roles and regulations ot the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority (the "‘Authority*!. The Ordinance is Identical for each Township except for Service Districts and Special Assessment Dlstncts which are uni­ que to each Township. PURPOSE. The Ordinance regulates private sewers, connection ol premises to the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System (lhe "System'!, and use of the System, establishes rates and charges for connection and use of the System, and penalties for violation of the Ordinance. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY. The Township has designated the Authority to operate, maintain and administer the System and enforce the Ordinance on behalf ol the Township, it the Authonty is unable to act in a particular circumstance, the Township will act in place ol the Authority. Representatives of the Authonty and the Township may enter properties served by the System to inspect, test, repair, or protect the System. DEFINITIONS. Article II of the Ordinance contains definitions applicable throughout lhe Ordinance. REQUIRED USE OF SYSTEM. The Ordinance regulates sewage disposal in the Service District. Buildings in the Service District which are adjacent to nghts-of-way in which a sewer main is installed and are within 200 feet of lhe sewer main must connect accord­ ing to the following rules: t In the Special Aisenmeni District Existing buildings must connect within 12 months of notice to connect, or modification so as to become a structure in which sewage onginates. New buildings must connect before occupancy. 2. Outside Special Assessment District New buildings must connect before occujiancy. Existing buildings served by pnvate sewage disposal facilities must connect (a) when a new private system is required or existing system fails; or (b) when a public health necessity is declared by the Township. Such properties may also connect at the owner's option. All connections are subject to the availability of treatment capacity. Structures not re­ quired to connect must use approved pnvate sewage disposal facilities. Upon connec­ tion to the public system, pnvate facilities must be properly abandoned. The Ordinance provides tor a civil penalty for persons who fail to connect In a timely manner. PERMIT FOR CONNECTION TO SYSTEM. Connection ot a building sewers to a Ser­ vice Connection may only be made by an authorized contractor or plumber pursuant to a permit issued by lhe Authonty. The Ordinance provides application procedures and con­ struction standards lor connection. SERVICE CONNECTIONS. The Ordinance provides lor 4 types ol Service Connections to be located on pnvate property ■ Gravity System. Grinder Pump System. STED System and STEP System With the exception ot certain Service Connections, which will be in­ stalled as part of the initial construction ol the System, the property owners is responsi­ ble lor the installation ol the Service Connection. ON-LOT EASEMENT. With the exception of Gravity System • Service Connection, ap­ plicants for a Service Connection will be requested to execute an easement granting per­ mission to the Authority to operate, maintain and repair the Service Connection, after installation of the Service Connection by the property owner. A property owner who declines to grant an on-site easement to the Authority shall be responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the Service Connection located on his or her lot. All property owners with a Gravity System - Service Connection shall be responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the Gravity System • Service Connection on his or her lol. If an applicant initially refuses to grant an easement to the Authority, that applicant, or successor, may later do so and the Authority will accept responsibility for maintenance If the Service Connection is in good operating condition. BUILDING SEWERS. Installation and maintenance of the Building Sewer, which con­ nects a building's plumbing system to the Service Connection, is the responsibility of the property owner. USE OF SYSTEM. The Ordinance prohibits the discharge of stormwater, groundwater, and other unpolluted waters into the System. The Ordinance also prohibits and regulates the discharge of sewage with characteristics which would damage the System or which cannot be properly treated at the treatment plant. The Authority is empowered to take actions to protect the System, including requiring pretreatment or grease traps, discon­ necting a user, controlling the rate and quantity of discharge, and requiring monitoring facilities. FISCAL YEAR. The System will be operated on a April 1 to March 31 fiscal year. RATES AND CHARGES. The Authority will annually report to the Township regarding System revenues and expenditures and will make recommendations for the rates and charges for the ensuing year. CONNECTION FEE. The Connection Fee will be $5,500 per Unit for Direct Connections and $2,750 per Unit for Indirect Connections. In addition to the Connection Fee, the pro­ perty owner must pay the cost of acquiring and Installing the Service Connection. UNIT. A Unit, upon which the connection fee and other charges are based, is a stan­ dard which measures sewage discharged from different uses, as established by a table in the Ordinance. A typical single family residence is assigned one Unit. Parcels in the Special Assessment District and subject to a special assessment receive credit against the Connection Fee and the cost of lhe Service Connection equipment. Connection fees must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a Service Connection permit. However, for applications filed prior to January 1,1996, the owner may choose to pay the Connection Fee in installments. The Ordinance provides for partial or total deferment of Connection Fees in case of financial hardship. An application for deferment is submitted to the Township and is reviewed by the Township Board. If a deferment is granted, a recordable security instru­ ment covering the premises must be filed to secure repayment of all deferred amounts. USER CHANGE ANtHOT SERVICE CHARGES. The Ordinance MUtfflUM MTMM ' User Charge of $15 per month per Unit. The Ordinance also provides for a Debt Service Charge of $7.00 per month per unit in addition to the User charge. If more than one home Is located on a single lot, the first home is charged a User Charge and Debt Service Charge for one Unit and each additional home is charged a User Charge and Debt Service Charge for .6 Units. Rales are subject to change. If industrial users seek to connect to the System in the future, different rates will be charged according to guidelines and ordinances prepared by the Authority and adopted by the Township at that time. The obligation to pay user and debt service charges arises upon the date of connec­ tion, or at the date the property should have been connected in case the property owner improperly fails to connect. In addition to these charges, each user Is responsible for paying for the cost of electrical power to operate the Service Connection equipment, if necessary. User charges may be suspended to premises which have not been occupied for a consecutive period of 12 months, if the premises are disconnected from the System. MISCELLANEOUS CUSTOMER FEES. The Authority may charge nonrecurring fees to users for miscellaneous repairs and administrative costs incurred, for example, as a result ol damage to the System caused by a user, or if sewer service Is shut off or turned on at the user's request or as a result of nonpayment. INSPECTION FEE. An Inspection Fee shall be charged by the Authority to cover the cost of inspecting sewer connections. The amount of this foe shall be determined by the Authority. DEPOSIT OF SEWER RATES AND CHARGES INTO COMMON FUND. All collections of Sewer Rates and Charges shall be deposited by the Authority into the Common Fund establii hed pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Southwest Barry County Sewag* Disposal System Contract, dated March 1,1993 by and between Barry County, the Townships of Barry, Hope, Johnstown and Prairieville and the Authority. BILLING AND COLLECTION. Sewer charges will be billed monthly or quarterly by the Authority, as determined in the future. Bills will be sent out before the 10th day of the billing period, and will be due on the first day of the following month. Bills not paid when due are subject to a 1% per month penalty. All Sewer Rates and Charges are a lien against the property served. An exception is provided for property leased to a tenant who is responsible for payment of sewage charges if the landlord executes an affidavit and provides a security deposit. On September 1 each year, the Authority will report to the Township those sewer rates and charges which are over 90 days delinquent. Those charges will bo placed on the tax roll and collected in the same manner as general property taxes. Sewer service may be discontinued as a result of nonpayment, after notice and oppor tunity for hearing After disconnection, the property owner must pay disconnection and reconnection fees and a security deposit to ensure future payments. The Authority may also disconnect the property or revoke a connection permit for misrepresentations in an application, failure to keep equipment in good repair, Ordinance violations, or damage to the System. NO FREE SERVICE. No free service shall be furnished by the System to any public or private user. PENALTIES. It is a misdemeanor immediately punishable by 90 days in jail or a fine not to exceed $500 to deliberately tamper with or damage the System. Other violations of the Ordinance are punishable in the same manner if the user fails to correct an or­ dinance violation after notice and a reasonable time to cure. Violations of the Ordinance constitute nuisances, and the Authority may take action to correct the nuisance and charge the cost thereof against the user. Persons who violate the Ordinance shall be liable for expenses incurred by the Authority and the Township as a result of such violation. VALIDITY AND AMENDMENT. The Ordinance povldes guidance in case part of the Or­ dinance is held invalid. Subject to the contract between the County of Barry, the Townships, and the Authority, the Township reserves the right to amend the Ordinance in whole or In part at any time. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after publication of this summary. SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER SYSTEM SEWER SERVICE DISTRICT FIGURE 1 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 11, 1993 Former ambulance director to be sentenced for embezzlement A former Plainwell man accused of sentenced lo two months in jail and four years probation for carrying a concealed double-edged knife Nov. 13 in Casllclon Township. Nelson pleaded guilly lo lhe charge Ian. 28 embezzling medical equipment from the Delton ambulance company pleaded no contest to the charge Friday in Barry County Circuit Coun. Darrell Hall. 31. pleaded no contest to embezzlement, a felony punishable by up lo 10 years in prison, and to a charge of larceny by conversion, a felony with a maximum five-year prison sentence. Hall also pleaded guilty to a charge of absconding, a felony that carries a possible four year prison sentence. Hall s pleas were made as part of a pica bargain arrangement with the prosecutor's office in exchange for dropping charges that Hall is a habitual offender. In lieu of testimony asserting his guilt. Hall was allowed to use testimony made by others during a preliminary exam preceding circuit court arraignment to support his no contest pleas. Hall was alleged to have taken several items, including a $7,000 defibrillator, from the ambulance company (formerly called Inter-Lakes Ambulance), where he acted as chairman of the board. The incident reportedly occurred Nov. 23. 1989. when Hall left his position at the ambulance company to start a new business in Florida, according to testimony in a preliminary exam preceding circuit court arraignment. Hall was charged with absconding after he did not show up for final pre-trial Dec. 12. 1991. He was located in Florida in April last year and then re-arrested. An April 8 sentencing dale was scheduled. Court News stealing two cars and breaking into three other vehicles in Baltimore Township Jan. 27 offered pleas in court during the week. Terry L. Harrington. 22. pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, in exchange for dropping other charges pending against him. Michael W. Harrington. 18. pleaded to breaking into a motor vehicle, a felony that carries a maximum five-year prison sentence, in exchange for dropping two other auto break-in charges and a charge of larceny under $100. Jason L. Rein. 21. also pleaded guilty to breaking into a motor vehicle in exchange for dropping another break-in charge. Sentencing in all three cases was scheduled for April 1. • A Bellevue man. who admitted he "freaked out" and assaulted a woman after a party in Assyria Township last October, was sentenced to a year in jail and four years probation on charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest and carrying a loaded rifle while intoxicated. Archie W. Boyd. 28. of 7000 Keyes Road, In other court business: also was required to pay fines and costs of $2,100. Boyd pleaded guilty to the charges Feb. 11 • A group of Hastings boys accused of in exchange for dropping charges of CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616*948-8051 t / ot Salt APPLIANCES AND FURNI­ TURE Tappon Microwave $100. Scan small microwave, $50. Brothen sewing machine, $20. 10,000 BTU Window AC, $150. Toddler bed, brand new, $50. Student desk w/glasss top, $65. Call 948-9208 after 6pm. ATTENTION HUNTERS reloading equipment for rifles, can 948-9208 after 6pm. QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494. _______________ SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 Help Wattled REGISTERED NURSE:We arc looking for a registered nurse with appropriate state licensure. This position will function as part of an interdisciplinary community treatment team. WiO assess and monitor client's health status, coordinate with other professionals, and provide home visits. Must possess valid Michigan driver's license. Experience with mentally ill adults is preferred, Good writing and communication skills neces­ sary. Send resume lo Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. No telephone calls. Barry County Community Mental Health Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, relig­ ion. age or disability in employ­ ment or the provision of services. FOR SALE '86 Old, CutliM. Excellent condition. Brand new engine. Call 945-9549 lil 5:30pm, after 6pm call 948-2620. LOST 2YR. OLD ROTTWIELER m lhe vicinity of E.W. Bliss and Slur School Rd. REWARD. 945-3334. Rial I \lalt BAD CREDIT? Leant exactly how lo fix your credit report. Grt Loam, credit csrds, amazing recorded menage reveal, detail! (616) 965-5955 ext 110. HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with dining area, full basement, 2 1/2 stall garage, all oo three lots, nicely landscaped, deck, storage shed and garden spot, and paved driveway. Call 948-2542. hi Mtnifiiain IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Allen Sinclair who left us 3 yean ago, March 15th. We miss your smile and your teasing ways, your love for us and your thoughtfulness. Someday, we'll walk hand in hand with you again in heaven. We miss you so very much our son. Love, Dad & Mom MIDDLEVILLE AREA cozy single bedroom house, on the Thomapple River, perfect for retired couple, $375, plus utili­ ties and security deposit After 6p.m. 457-3468. \niiqtit \ A ( ollt t libit \\ ANTIQUE SHOW Marek 13-14 at tka Barry Expo C.ater Complex. Located rlgkt mi M-37 Jaat aortk of Hastings A quality Bow. Two building, full ot exhibitarc. S.L, 10-8pm>. Sun. 10-6pxn. $2 admission. ( <>ntman11x \ oin t \ Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HO W Sute Street. Hasttnp 945-9551 OfEN Mtntey *ru TMr*, 9 B 7 Fndiy 9 to 1. SMMtoy 9 M J JO \annual Ihi'lHt *' Srrvti t x BONANZA CONTRACT­ ING: Drywall finishing special­ ist. Insured & guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidaiion•Turocd down? problem credit? We can helpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. I-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano .Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Rcgular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Randson Heiierly. 945-2545. Vr\< < linnt <>n\ BAHAMA CRUISE 5 daysM nights. Overbought, corporate rates lo public. Limited tickets. $279 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min $150/weekend lo start._____________________ CHRIS: To my honey, I love you more Love, Vikki ___________ XOXO___________ Let us help you fill your Easter basket with special little surprises your child will love. / o\l A / omul THE CLASS OF 1988 is look­ ing for the following people Leslie Becker, Jennifer Borton, Richard Bunch III, Becky Campbell, Brad Campbell, Dana Clark, Steve Curtis, Mike Graf­ ton, Kathy Hause, Brian Hintor, Steve Keeler, Scott Lyttle, Ken MacKenzie, Bret Miller, Darren Monteith, Bill Myers, Craig Nichols, Janice Nolen, Mike Norris, Brian Peake, Dan Phil­ ips, Christa Pierce, Joanne Fulford, Larry Martz, Tammy Cotton, Charles Rice, Michelle Rice, Mike Robinson, Jeff Rodenbcck. Michelle Ruthruff. Musy Short, Ronald Simpson, Brad Slocum, Kim Smead, Dance Worth, Valerie Schorejs, Jamie Adams, Jared Carrigen, Nathan Yoder. If you have any information please call Andrea (Curtiss) Purduo 945-3448 or Tina (Frank) Schocssel 945-5279. 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Boyd told the court he argued with his girlfriend on lhe way home from the party and "threw her around" during the argument. Boyd said he then took her home, kicked in the front door, got a gun from the house and was headed out the door when the police showed up and arrested him. • Hastings resident John C. VanValkenburg, 30, of 7325 Bird, was sentenced to 16 months to two years in prison for fondling two teenage girls while at the Thomapple Lake public access site July 10. He was also fined $ 1.000. VanValkenburg pleaded guilty to lhe two charges of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct Jan. 21 in exchange for dropping two indecent exposure charges stemming from the incident. During his plea. VanValkenburg admitted to touching the girls on the buttocks while standing near them in the waler. • Nashville teenager William L. Nelson. 17. of 6765 Thomapple Lake Road, was ESCAPEE (continued from page I) A $10,000 cash bond had been set for Blain by the court, but it was not paid. The bond was set so high because Blain had failed to appear al a Feb. 17 pre-trial on the bogus check charges. When Blain failed to appear, his previous $2,500 bond was forfeited and a warrant for his arrest was issued. The prosecutor's office said Blain now will be charged with escaping and malicious destruction of a building. Tbe destruction charge carries a maximum four-year prison term, while lhe escaping charge is punishable by up to four yean In prison which must be added on to any other sentences imposed. Two other inmates who deputies believe assisted Blain's escape are also being charged in the case. Deputies said Russell M. Walters. Jr., and Michael Bryan did not escape with Blain, however. Tbe prosecutor's office said the pair will be charged with aiding and abetting an escaping prisoner, punishable by up to seven yean in prison, and malicious destruction of a building, which is punishable by a maximum four-year prison sentence. Anyone who sees Blain is asked to contact lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department or a local police department immediately. Blain is described by deputies as five-fool eight-inches tall. 130 lbs., a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. Before be escaped, Blain was In jail awaiting his preliminary exam in District Court on charges of writing bogus checks, a felony punishable by up to 14 yean in prison; breaking and entering a building on Patterson Road, which carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence, and receiving and concealing stolen tools worth over $100, punishable by up to five yean in prison. Tbe preliminary exam was to have taken place Wednesday. Teenagers arrested in high-speed chase Two teenagers were arrested in connection with a nearly hour-long high-speed chase through Barry County Tuesday night. March 2. deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department report Deputies said they captured Chad Burbank. 18. formerly of the Dowling area, and a 16year-old boy from Tennessee after the chase. An 18-year-old Tennessee woman was also captured, but she was released shortly afterward. The chase began in Bedford Township in Calhoun County around 2 am. when Bedford police officer, tried to stop a car that was driving erratically, police said. Bedford Police said the car failed to stop for the officers and fled. A check of the car's license plate showed police that the car had been reported stolen in Tennessee lhe day before. Officers said they chased the car north into Barry County and into Hastings before heading south through the county again. Police from several departments look part in lhe chase, officers said, including Bedford Police, Nashville Police and sheriffs deputies from Barry County. Deputies said police finally stopped the fleeing car on M-37 near Cloverdale Road. Patrol cars from lhe Bedford Township Police and the Michigan Stale Police post in Batile Creek beaded off the fleeing car. forcing il lo swerve and spin around. The car then went off the shoulder of the road and into lhe ditch. Deputies said police got to the car before anyone inside it could climb out. Deputies said Chad Burbank was arrested and was being held on five outstanding warrants. Bedford police said they arrested tbe 16year-old. who they believe was driving lhe car. and be is being charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, not having a driver s license, fleeing and eluding police, and carrying a concealed weapon. in exchange for dropping charges pending in District Court, including driving while his license was suspended, malicious destruction of property and driving with an improper license plate. Nelson was also required to pay costs of $1,500 and $1,259.84 in restitution. * A Delton man pleaded no coniesi to a charge of malicious desiruciion of personal property over $100. a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Fredric M. Myers. 41. or 365 Lakeside Drive, pleaded in exchange for dropping charges of reckless driving, indecent exposure and being a habitual offender. Myers submitted the police report to lhe court in lieu ot testimony asserting his guilt. An April 1 sentencing dale was set. * James B. Evans, 16. of 305 S. Hanover, Hastings, pleaded guilly to two counts of breaking Into automobiles, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Evans pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of another auto break-in charge and a charge that he broke into a garage on Thomapple Lake Road. Evans was pan of a group of teenagers who were caught breaking into automobiles and garages at Thomapple Lake Estates Oct. 19. An April 8 sentencing date was set. • Hastings resident Casey P. Echtinaw. 18. of 728 1/2 E. Grand, was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years probation on a charge that he took seven guns with ammunition from his uncle's house on Bedford Road Dec. 3. Echtinaw was also required to pay $3,000 in fines and costs. He pleaded guilty to the charge Feb. 11 in exchange for dropping a charge of entering the house without breaking into it and a larceny charge from another incident. During his plea. Echtinaw told the court he was going to keep lhe guns, but realized what he had done and returned lhe weapons two days later. He turned himself in lo police Dec. 5. Hastings couple facing charges of selling drugs A Hastings couple are currently facing charges that they are drug dealers. Hastings City Police said Richard C. Endsley. 34. and his wife Shari D. Endsley, 33. were arrested Feb. 16 during a drug raid on their home at 236 W. Marshall. The police said officers entered lhe honr at about 9 p.m. and conducted a rearch with a narcotics dog loaned to them by troopers from the Michigan Slate Police post in Wayland. Officers found 6 oz. of marijuana, worth an estimated $1,000 on the street, in the upstairs living room and in the basement, police said. Police said some of the marijuana was packaged to be sold. Officers also said they discovered equipment they believe was used to prepare and consume lhe drugs, including a Kale and some pipes. Police said officers also seized a police scanner, a shotgun and a truck during the raid. The Endsleys are facing one count each of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver il. Richard also faces two additional charges of delivering marijuana. Shari is also charged with one count of delivering lhe drug. Tbe couple is currently out of jail on bail, police said. Hastings woman bound over on armed robbery charge by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 30-year-oid Hastings woman may stand trial oo a charge that she robbed a Nashville gas station Jan. 16. Linda K. Rench, of Barber Road, was bound over to circuit court last week on a charge of armed robbery, a felony punishable by up lo life in prison, after a preliminary exam Wednesday in district court. She is accused ot robbing tbe gas station, located at Main Street and M-79. of an undisclosed amount of cash. Rench is scheduled to be arraigned in Circuit Court Thursday. March 25. During the exam, tbe clerk on duty al the station that night testified lhat Rench was the woman who threatened him and demanded money front the cash register. The told trie court he was working alone and about to close the store when the woman walked In al about 9 p.m. He said the woman got a boule ot pop from lhe back of the store and paid for it at the counter. After he gave the woman her change and shut the cash register, the woman ordered him to open il again and give her the cash, the clerk said. He said he told the woman he would not open the drawer, even when she repeated her order several times. She finally put her hand in her jacket pocket and demanded lhe money again saying, *1 don't want to hurt anyone," the clerk said. Tbe clerk told lhe court he did not see a weapon in lhe woman's hand but he "didn't want to mess around" with her in case she did have one. He said he opened lhe drawer and gave lhe woman most of lhe cash in the register. A customer pulled into the station then, he said, and tbe woman told him not to "say a word." then left saying she would be right back. He said he closed lhe store as soon as the other customer left and then calledpolice. Nashville Police Chief Gene Koetje told the court his department had two telephone tips that linked Rench to tbe robbery. Koetje said Rench was arrested after lhe clerk picked her out of a photograph lineup of six pictures of women obtained from the Barry County and Calhoun County sheriffs' de­ partments. Nashville police said lhat though no other suspect was seen in connection with lhe alleged incident, there could have been another person in a getaway car, despite the fact that lhe woman reportedly fled on foot Anyone who might have further information about the incident is urged to call the Nashville Police Department. Police Beat Woman hurt in accident IRVING TWP. — A 22-year-old Grand Rapids woman was injured when her car went off the road last Thursday, deputies front lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Amy L. Burghart, of 3768 Camelot Drive, was heading south oo North Broadway near Veddcr Road al about 7 p.m. when she lost control of her car on lhe icy roadway and slid off lhe pavement, deputies said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Burglars steal electronics equipment JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars broke into a home on Banfield Road March 1, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Tbe victim told deputies this is tbe third lime his home has been buglarized. Deputies believe burglars forced open a door to get inside the home. They think the break-in occurred between 5:30 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. that day. Taken was stereo equipment valued at $1,100, a video game worth $240, a tape rewinder worth $45, a nickel-plated handgun with an unknown value and a clock radio worth $30. Guns stolen from Dowling home ASSYRIA TWP. — A home on North Avenue in Dowling was broken into March 2, Barry County deputies report. Deputies said burglars entered the home by breaking through a bathroom window. The break-in occurred between 6:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., deputies said. Taken was a shotgun and two rifles, valued at $425, and $200 in cash from a purse. Woman held on unlawful entry charge HASTINGS — Hastings City Police said they arrested a Freeport woman for breaking into a home on West Colfax last Thursday. Police said Julia A. Vanveldhuizen. 33, of 170 St. John's St., had broken out a window of the home earlier in the evening, then returned and broke a screen door window, opened the door and got into the home's enclosed porch. When police arrived at about 12:24 a.m, officers said Vanveldhuizen was "loud and boisterous." The man living in the home told police Vanveldhuizen was upset because he was going out with another woman. He also said he wanted to press charges against Vanveldhuizen. She has been charged with unlawful entry and disturbing the peace. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-03-18.pdf 66a62344b92d909767ee49ce441fd07a PDF Text Text All-county mat team announced New Miss Delton, court selected County schools1 rating revealed See Page 12 SeePage 5 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ...rt p,.,UC* Hastings f jD’ tcLibrarr 121 S.Churc” bt. Hastings, Hl 4*)btl ANNER Hastings VOLUME 13#, NO. 2 THURSDAY. MARCH 18, 1N3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- ---------------------------------- PRICE 25’ 1 ................................................................................... ................ " Hastings1 Top Ten announced by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings High School's "Top Ten" stu­ dents have been announced and will be rec­ ognized for their academic excellence during their four yean of high school. The best of the Class of 1993 will wear honor cords during commencement exercises in June. The honor student-, are Christopher "KittCarpenter. Thomas Brighton, Kathleen Vos. David Andrus. Anthony Snow. Kara Endsley, Tanuni Snore. Valerie Blair. Jenny Parker and Jason Gole. The foiloaring is a sketch of each of the members of the select group: • Christopher Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Carpenter, earned a perfect 4.0 half of Barry Gnara in fae ThM Cmgmilnnnl OWetkoa 1982 to 1992 grade point average (GPA) and has been very active in many clubs and organizations throughout his high school career. Achieving the status of a National Merit Commended Student, and laser a semifmaliat. Kitt was named a National Merit finalist this and Ms diaries Mi frra 1978 so 1982. He took pan in "Quiz Bowl" for three years. Science Olympiad for four years and the school play for four years. Kitt has also volunteered his time in many organizations since he was a freshman. Another Interest has been Business Olympics, and he look part in Youth in Government for four years. He also tutored youngsters in Spanish, and was In the drama club for four years. Kitt was active in 823 per on**. «*»*• Business Professionals of America tor four years and had perfect attendance for three of bls four high school years. Upon graduation, he plans to attend either Kalamazoo or Albion College to pursue de­ grees in political science and English. Aller pursuing graduate work al law school or business school, be plans to practice law. run for political office or study international political economy and business. • Thomas Brighton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brighton, has a GPA of 3.952. He has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years, participated in the Quiz Bowl for four, and was a band member for three. He was on the tennis, wrestling and soccer teams for all four years of high school, and The top ten students for Nestings High School in 1993 ere - Gole, Kathleen Voe, Jennifer Parker, (top row) Christopher (front) Anthony Snow, (second row, from left) Kara Endsley, Carpenter, and David Andrus. Tammi Snore, Valerie Blair, Tom Brighton, (third row) Jason was named "most valuable defensive player" in soccer for two yean in a row. Tom also earned academic letters for two yean, and volunteered for the St. Rose youth group. He plans to attend either Western Michigan University or Hope College, and study secondary education, with a math major. He probably will be a teacher. • Kathleen Vos. who has a cumulative GPA of 3.929. Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vos. She was in Positive Peers for three years. Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two. and in Interact for two. She ran track and cross county for all four yean of high school. Among the activities that Kathleen has volunteered for are the Presbyterian Youth Group, Gun Lake Community Church Youth Group. Presbyterian mission trip, and as playground counselor for the YMCA during ■ David Andrus, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrus, has a 3.854 GPA. He was active in the student council for four years, serving a president in his senior year. A member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club for three years, David was also on the soccer team for three yean. He was in the school play for two the summen. Also, she was a member of the District 10 years, and in band in his sophomore and ju­ hononband. Kathleen will attend either Western Michigan University or Hope College to study mass media communications. nior year. David was in Interact for two yean, and woo an academic letter, pin and plaque. He See TOP TEN, page 2 Barry County animal control officer dismissed cellent animal shelter manager was that he had experience dealing with all kinds of people and animals. McCrumb said he wants to recruit more volunteers to help at the shelter, but volunteers cannot take the place of another animal control officer. McCrumb will work on a study to restruc­ ture the shelter, said Doster. Doster also said that the commissioners did not plan to hire another officer immediately. That leaves Ronchetti as the only certified animal control officer for now. Normally, it is that officer who needs to be on call. However. Doster said that they would never expect one person to be on call all of the time. Meanwhile. McCrumb is getting to know the operations of the shelter. Ronchetti is the only one certified to euthanize, but it is a twoperson job. so, McCrumb assists. He is an animal lover and he has two cats of his own. McCrumb said he is looking forward to get­ ting some fund-raisers organized to raise money to improve conditions at the shelter. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Mich.. 49058. or call The Orpir Grower* of MirMgaa, wadNVOt fhayte r will have Ml monthly pnNic meeting a 10 a.m. Saturday at *e Hope TownaMp Hall oa M-43 between Clorerdale aad Haaings. There will be a preaaainn by Praam International, Biological Peal A pafack Win follow. Thoae aneadiag am naked to bring a dish to pate aad fanr owe table service. For more information, call Brian Smaha 628-2247 or Eva or Ira Peaks a 823-2282. ■audUuau *—■ iviKMaevwie na> new counci member Jun French last week was sworn ia as Middfaville'i newest Village Council member. French will fill the vacancy left when President Pro Tenn Loa Myers resigned his trustee's past Io succeed William Hmdy nt vil^e president. Hardy resigned rccotiy bcriuif he istaonag out ef dhe community. French. who has lived ia *e village far shore 20 yean, several yean ago served oa the Haaamg aad Zoning Comanasiaa. He is a science teacher at Thoranppie KeMogg Middle School. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Psge 2 I The Criminal Justice Committee of the Barry County Board of Commissioners fired animal control officer Julie Mitchell Tuesday, exactly one week after putting her on a paid suspension during an investigation. The commissioners on the committee in­ clude Ethel Boze. Mark Doster and Bob Wenger. Both Boze and Wenger had no com­ ment about the firing and said that Doster was the delegated spokesman for the group. Doster issued this official statement Wednesday: •’The employment of Julie Mit­ chell as an animal control officer for the Barry County Animal Shelter has been terminated as of Tuesday. March 16. Presently, this is con­ sidered to be an internal personnel matter and we are unable to comment further out of respect for the privacy of Ms. Mitchell. “If Ms. Mitchell desires to disclose the cir­ cumstances of the termination, she may do so. Until she does that in prim, we have an obliga­ tion lo protect her privacy.” Mitchell was willing to discuss the terms of her dismissal. She said she was told there were several reasons, and among them was harassmem of other animal shelter employees and failure to adequately perform her duties. The committee had done an evaluation on Mitchell at the beginning of the year and in­ dicated that there were areas of concern. Mitchell said she would be more than will­ ing to correct any problems if the commis­ sioners would give her specifics, but added that they did not give her any. However, circumstances that led to her dismissal started last fall. John Gates, past director of the animal shelter, asked to have a short leave from his position in order to look into some internal problems that were developing. He was relieved of his duties on Sept. 15. Prior to this. Gates had repeatedly told the commissioners in charge that problems were developing that needed to be looked into. They indicated that there were no problems at the animal shelter. The other shelter employees, including Mit­ chell, another animal control officer Pam Ronchetti. secretary-clerk Lisa Steward and When a Brownie troop from Nashville brought their contribution of dog and cat food for the shelter last month, they wanted volunteer worker Van Stauffer and Animal Control Officer Julie Mitchell along with two cute pups to pose for a picture. kennelman Ace Randall were told Sept. 17 that Gates would not be returning to the shelter. Gates said he was not told until Nov. 24 by Commission Chairman Orvin Moore that he would no longer be working at the shelter. Gates currently serves as head of planning and zoning in Barry County, a position he has held in addition to duties as animal shelter dirx.tor. When Gates left, his position was not filled. So. the other four employees worked to cover necessary areas Mitchell and Ronchetti always had worked side by side, sharing the tough jobs that came with the position like “putting down animals and responding to calls that could come in any time of day or night. # On Jan. 15. Ronchetti was put on workers compensation and she was off work for five weeks. She returned to work for one week at the end of February and went back on comp until her return Wednesday . No additional people were hired to help during that time. So Mitchell remained on call. 24 hours a day. seven days a week, with no additional compensation. Basically, she was responsible for oversee­ ing the daily operation of the shelter. It was during this time that the Criminal Justice Committee did her evaluation The committee brought in retired state trooper Alvin McCrumb as the new animal shelter manager on the same day Mitchell was suspended. At that time, he said he was under the impression that both Mitchell and Ron­ chetti would be back and his role was to be mainly that of administrator, a part-time position. Boze noted that one of McCrumb's strengths that she felt would make him an ex­ Graduation prayer may be considered by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A proposed new policy oo prayer in the graduation ceremony will be considered for possible adoption by the Hastings Area School System Board of Education al next month's meeting. Although the Supreme Court has ruled aga'nst prayer at graduation ceremonies, an Appeals Court ruling allows the reading of prayers under certain conditions. Superinten­ dent Carl Schoesscl told the board Monday. If the board adopts the policy, it will mean there will be prayer at the graduation cere­ monies this spring. The new policy said it will allow a non­ See PRAYER, page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18, 1993 Report shows county schools1 ranking in several categories J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County schools rank low in percentage of students who receive free lunches and above average for teachers' salaries, according to a report on K-12 public education in Michigan. The report, prepared by the Michigan league for Human Services, is intended to provide policy makers and the public with a way to evaluate the effect of school finance and tax reform proposals on the state's 561 school districts. Nearly all the data used in ■ । the report was from the 1989-90 and 1990-91 school years. Among factors examined in the report was the relationship between use of programs serving “at risk” students, particularly those from low-income families, and scores on the standardized tests the state uses as the primary measure of students' academic performance. Family income had a direct bearing on students' success on standardized tests and dropout rales. The report included a breakdown of Barry County data for school districts based within the county: Delton Kellogg, Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg. Of the county's students in those schools, 13.8 percent arc poor enough to receive nutritional support through the free lunch program. That number placed Barry in the lowest percentages group, giving it a ranking of 74th out of 82 counties. In similar size (peer) counties, the average is 15.1 percent participation while 21.7 percent of all children in the state are eligible and receiving the nutritional support available through the full subsidy, though not all eligible students participate. Teachers' salaries in the county averaged roughly S35.462. the report said. This compares to the average salary of $32,097 in peer counties and the statewide average of $31,498. Of Barry's lOth-grade students. 36.8 News Briefs Nashville OKs housing complex Nashville Village Council members last week voted to rezone a 3.5-acre si’.e from mduatnal to planned unit develop­ ment (PUD) to accommodate a proposed 24-unit senior citizens* apartment complex. The moves came after discussion about whether developer James Lakin's plans were in conflict with zoning rules that require each one-bedroom unit to have at least 650 square feet of living space. The proposed 24-unit apartment com­ plex would consist of one-bedroom units that will be offered to elderly and han­ dicapped people. Laktn still must get final approval from the Nashville Planning Commis­ sion before starting construction. Airport panel meeting today The City-County Airport Committee will have a special meeting al I p.m. to­ day (Thursday. March 18) at the airport. The purpose of the session will be to discuss the feasibility study and the fiveyear plan Home buyers' seminar set Michigan Stale University Extension will offer a two-part seminar March 29 and April 5 on qualify ing for a home mongage under the Michigan Initiative program. The seminar will provide potential home buyers basic information basic in­ formation needed to effectively shop for and finance a home. Roy Hall. Barry County Extension associate, will conduct the two sessions, from 7 to 9:30 p.m Monday . March 29. and Monday. April 5. at the Cooperative Extension office . 301 S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. The seminars are open to all potential homeowners, whether they are in­ terested in the Michigan Initiative or not. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. To reserve a place, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service al 948-4862 Historical Society meeting is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 tonight on the main floor al the church in Historic Charlton Park Village The program will be presented by Keith Hess, who will talk about collec­ ting and restoring antique organs. He has a collection of 27. The Historical Society Board will meet at 6:30 lomghl. also at the Chariton Park church Hostesses will be Diane Smith and Debra Wisniewski As always. Barry County Historical S*K*iety meetings are open to the public. percent passed both reading sections of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) test. The students passing both sections in peer counties averaged 40.7 percent and the state percentage was 37.1. In math, 71.3 percent of the county's students passed three-fourths of the objectives: peer counties averaged 76.5 percent while 70.6 percent of the students in the state passed. In II th grade testing, 43 percent of students passed three-founhs of the objectives in the science section; 43.6 in peer counties, and 38.9 percent passed statewide. Many studies have tied the ratio of pupils to teachers in a classroom to students' learning experience. Classrooms in the county average 22 students per teacher, the report said. Peer counties average 21/1 ratios; and the statewide average is 20 students for each teacher. An average of $3,439 was spent on each funded remedial programs (Chapter I) amounted to 9.1 percent. The programs serve income-eligible children at risk of school failure. In peer counties. 9 percent received this type of support and 8.6 percent statewide, the report said. "In comparing and contrasting the data on individual school districts, the League made a particular effort to examine the relationship between family income, test results and dropout rates,” the organization's Executive Director Beverly McDonald said. “Based on utilization of the free school lunch program, which reflects the pervasiveness of poverty in a district, the strongest indicator of success on standardized tests appears to be the income available to the student's family," she said. The report shows the average percentage of students receiving fully subsidized lunches was only 3 percent within the top 50 performing districts on the reading portion of the MEAP tests, but within the bottom 50 performing districts the average free lunch participation was 46 percent. A similar relationship appeared between family income within a district and high school dropout rates. Districts with the highest number of students in the free lunch program had four times the dropout rale of districts with a lower number of needy students. Wayne County had the highest dropout me at 13.78 percent and Schoolcraft the lowest, 0.25 percent. 'There are many reasons why poor youngsters experience difficulty in school, including the daily pressures faced by families with few resources — the research all points to the fact that inadequately nourished children may not compete well academically,*' McDonald said. "Further, schools in impoverished communities may not always be able to Barry County public school student in 1990, a 95 percent increase from average spending in 1980. The county's average is less than the $3,475 average of peer counties, and the state average of $3,679, which nearly doubled Regarding dropout rate, an estimated 4 percent of the county's students between ninth and 12th grades leave school each year. Whether they graduate later on from another school or program is unknown. The annual rate for peer counties averaged 4 percent, and the state dropout rate is 6 percent. County students involved in the federally Delton receives new postmaster Ted Hughes, a veteran of the U.S. Postal Service since 1976. has been nam­ ed new postmaster at Delton. Hughes was sworn in last Thursday by Greg Chanski, manager of post office operations in Kalamazoo, he will oversee a staff of 13 employees. A resident of Portage. Hughes has worked at the Delton post office since December. He succeeds Jack DeBruyn, who retired, and interim director Karen Wickham. 'Aunt Jo* may win an award United Ways through the United Way of Michigan, foundation grants, memberships and publication sales. “Book Buddies11 help younger students Active in basketball and golf. Kara also was on the Agronomic Quiz Bowl for three A program that promotes cooperation between students is in full swing at Pleasantview Elementary. The older, more experienced students help the newer learners in their reading and also in other areas. One of the joint projects was a book which the kindergartners colored with help from their 'buddies.* The kindergartners then took their books to show the even younger DK children. Here, Ricky Beard shows Andrew Kelly how to write the word sausage and then draw a picture of it. yean, going to the slate level for all three yean of the competition and having a major role In winning several stale championships. She was in FFA for three yean, and has won both the FFA silver and gold awards for public speaking Kara was a member of the Welcome Comen 4-H club, showing beef and goats. She is a member at the National Honor Society in her senior year. Rutland accepts low bid for sewer project' by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Lee Trenching Service of Byron Center is the low bidder for the Rutland Charter Township sewer project which will serve Green Street and Cook Road. The bid of $183,310.30 from Lee was ac­ cepted unanimously March 10 by the Rutland Charter Township board, pending receipt of a Michigan Department of Natural Resources construction permit, which is expected next week. The next two low bidders were LaCayer Excavating of Holt with $198,483.07 and Wyoming Excavators, Inc. of Ada with a bid of $199,992. The highest bidder for the project was ATEC Associates Inc. from Highland, Indi­ ana with a bid of $318,921. Engineer Gary Arnold told the board the job drew 16 bids, indicating a very active market. The DNR has requested two changes on the project before it issues the permit, Arnold said. The changes involve a "clean out" on a main and a junction box at the lift station before the main. Payment for the sewer installation and Library 'picnic* will be Saturday Arnold said nothing. The city was just used to clay, but the PVC was lighter and since it was in longer lengths, easier to install, he said. animals and their escorts. is a statewide citizens* organization representing business, labor, human services professionals and concerned citizens across the state. The organization is funded by local three yean. A member of the National Honor Society for two yean, Anthony also won an academic letter and named Academic All-Conference. He plans to attend the Univenily of Michigan and sudy pre-law. * Kara Endsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Endsley, has a GPA of 3.829. Josephine Laycock of Woodland has been nominated for a Tri-County Volunteer Award for her long-time work on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. The Voluntary Action Center of Greater Lansing has notified her that she may receive an award at a ceremony scheduled for April 23. Laycock. 86. affectionately known as 'Aunt Jo.” worked in several occupa­ tions before she turned 70. After she retired, she volunteered her time and talent to Habitat. She makes crafts, sells them and turns the money over to Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization that builds or remodels decent, affordable housing for low-income people. Professional storyteller Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas will be host for a special "Ted­ dy Bears' Picnic from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hastings Public Library. Children ages 3 through 5 may bring their teddy bears or favorite stuffed animals, along with a special adult. Ivmkskas is a former elementary teacher and environmental educator. She holds a bachelor of science degree in natural resources and environmental education from the University of Michigan and an elementary education degree from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She is a member of the National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling. Refreshments will be served at the pic­ nic. There is no charge to attend. Call the library to register. The event will be limned to the firs’ 30 stuffed pml - a 48 percent difference in the available tax base. ; The Michigan League for Human Service! also served as camp counselor and played golf and tennis. He will attend Kalamazoo College and major in pre-medicine. From there, be plans to attend medical school and hopes eventually to become a doctor. ■ Anthony Snow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow, has a GPA of 3.M2. He played golf for four yean and worked as pro shop assistant at the Hastings Country Club. He was a member of the Key Club for four yean. Interact for three, and Varsity Club for four. He took pan in Quiz Bowl tor compared to the peer counties* average of $60,893 that same year, and the state average of roughly $79,289. In 1990, the people of Barry County taxed themselves an average of 35.26 mills to help fund their public schools. In peer counties, the average rate was 33.43 mills and Michigan averaged a millage rate of 31.43. The Barry County Steam. Gas and An­ tique Machinery Association will have its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. March 22. al the Barry Expo Center. The new group already has nearly 50 members anbd about 60 people showed up at its first meeting. Il is open to anyone interested in antique steam engines, gas engines, tractors, farm machinery and horse-drawn implements. Dues arc $10 per year. The group plans to put on an exhibit at the Barry County Fair July 19-24. For more information, call Russ Sarver at 945-9224. Johnnie Bishop II at 623-6588 or Jim Good at (517) 852-0815. • ’ the,'top 10 percent averaged $119,420 per TOP TEN...cortMed froa w 1 since 1980. The state equalized property value per pupil in Barry was $55,681 in 1990. This value Antique machinery group is growing function as effectively as those in more affluent areas." A community's property values, at reflected in State Equalized Value (SEV) often correspond closely to family income, and also appear to be strongly related to students' test performance, according to the League's report. Districts perfuming in the bottom 10 pmtfll OuMEAP lasis averaged $80,698 in «SBV jer pupil, vibe those performing iq service is being done by special assessment, with some in the tax assessment district paying an amount "up front" or all of it. Township Supervisor Robert Edwards said. Others are paying half now and half later, he added. The city of Hastings has told Arnold that they want an agreement holding them not li­ able for damage to the type of pipe the township plans to use for the sewer. The city uses clay pipe that is segmented, which sometimes lets tree roots grow into the pipes. When running a blade through the pipe to clean them out, they said, they might cut the PVC pipe of the township. Asking what was wrong with PVC, Also to be worked out is a request by the city to install a lateral pipe to serve city property. That was not negotiated as part of the agreement, and will not be approved, Edwards said. Lateral pipes to serve private residences is a matter between the contractor and the property owner, Arnold said. If the project proceeds as officials expect, the sewer may be completed by July. In other business, the board learned the annual road tour of the township with com­ missioners from the Barry County Road Commission is April 5 and 12 to assess what roads will require work in the coming year. Trucks use of the upgraded West State Road after completion was discussed, with the board agreeing that there was nothing to prevent trucks of any type from using iL Patrick Sharpe of Algonquin Lake re­ minded the board that he had brought up the subject of heavy trucks before the work was started to make West State Road "all season" or a "Class A" road. He said he didn't like the idea of 18 wheel­ ers going by the boat launch when the pro­ ject was started and he didn't like it now. In another matter, Edwards said he had solved a problem with a township resident working on other people's cars at his home in violation of zoning laws. However, one of the trustees said be saw the infractions still going on after Edwards thought he had reached an agreement with the man. Edwards asked him or any other trustee who notices several cars in the man's yard with the hood up to take a picture or write down the license numbers of the cars. He cautioned that a person can work on his own car, or a family member’s car. so a license check would be needed. The board also approved adopting the state electrical code on legal advice. The move was necessary to let the township continue doing its own electrical inspections. PRAYER...coatiaMd from page 1 sectarian, non-proselytizing invocation and benediction at graduation ceremonies to keep the occasion solemn, and to help the people at the ceremony realize the "profound social significance of the occasion." The use of an invocation and/or benedic­ tion at graduation ceremonies is at the discre­ tion of the graduating class, with the advice and counsel of the administrator rest visible for supervising the graduation ceremonies, according to the proposed policy. A student volunteer will give the invoca­ tion and benediction, the proposal stipulates. If the invocations and benedictions cannot not be delivered with those conditions, they will not be delivered, according to the pro­ posed rules. Board members arc reviewing the new pol­ icy and the board may adopt it at the April 19 board meeting. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY 011948-8051 After graduation, she plans to attend Michigan State University and major in ^riicicnce. . Tammi Snore, who has a GPA of 3.780. is the daughter at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Snore. Tammi has been in the National Honor Society for two yean. Interact lor two. the Spanish club for two. and Positive Peen for two. A softball learn member for four yean. Tammi was the founder of "Eanhwise" for Hastings Middle School students. She was in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three yean and has been active in the Vanity Cub as a senior. She plans tn attend Michigan State University, majoring in bio-genetics with the goal at becoming a genetics counselor. • Valerie Blair, daughter of Mr. and Mn. Danny Blair, has earned a GPA of 3.763. Valerie served on the editorial board of the HHS Literary Magazine for three yean. A National Honor Society member for three yean, she also played volleyball for four yean and was on the softball team for four. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for three yean, as well as her church youth group. She taught Sunday school, sod sang in the church choir. Valerie was in Positive Peen for three yean and served on the student forum for two yean. Valerie has been accepted by Central Michigan University and Grand Rapids Baptist, with both colleges offering academic scholarships. She plans a career in secondary education and will major in history or English. Valerie plans to stay active in both sports and other extracurricular activities in college. ■ Jennifer Parker, daughter of Mn. Joyce Parker, has a GPA of 3.762. Very active throughout her high school yean. Jennifer has been in the Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, drama club and the Thomapple Arts Council for four yean. She was also heavily involved in FFA activities for three yean, and was also a member of the state champion Agronomic Quiz Bowl team. She earned an academic letter, as a fresh­ men. look part in the Teen Council, puppet team, church mission trip and church mim istry at Provincial House (now Tendercare.) Jennifer won a gold award and second place in the district extemporaneous public speaking at an FFA Leadership contest. She will attend Michigan Slate University, majoring in animal science. Aller earning a bachelor's degree. Jennifer plans to attend the College of Veterinary Medicine and specialize in large animals. She plans to open her own large animal practice and breed bones. Jason Gole. son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gole. has a GPA of 3.732. Jason has been a member of the soccer team for four years, participated in religious education at St. Rose for four years, and volunteered to help at the annual Fun Run for three. A member of the jazz band for two yean,' Jason also was a member of the Quiz Bowl team for three yean. A National Honor Society member for two years, he volun­ teered for two yean as playground counselor for the YMCA, and tutored at St. Rose Catholic School. He was also In the Key Club and Spanish club. He plans to attend Kalamazoo College to study health science. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18, 1993 — Page 3 Special ed students learning nurse skills by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Special education students and vocational education students are learning job skills together in Hastings. Pat Smith and Dave Wilcox Monday told the Hastings Board of Education of a new program implemented this year by the Career Technical and Special Education De­ partments through the Job Training Part­ nership Act. Smith is the nurse's aide instructor and Wilcox is a special education teacher and chairperson of the special education program at Hastings High. To graduate, special education students tave to complete a vocational training pro­ gram, cither an adaptive special education trogram or an individualized program. Smith :xplained. She told of the hard work and dedication sho vn by Wilcox's students in her nurse's aide class in the program where they will be trained to work as nursing assistants. In the adaptive vocational education pro­ ; The second grade creative writers class at Pleasantview display the books they created. They are (first row, from left to right) Tiffany Cook, Jaonie Myers, Lyndsi Kenyon, Brooke Stufin, Krystle Dunn, Julie Gilmore. Jessica Osborn, (second row) Richard Holden, Heath Augustine. Ryan Smith, Chris Ralston, Wade Anderson, (third row) Nicholas Stricklan, Brandon Ledbetter. Bryan Myers. Scott Mead. Megan Avery, (fourth row) Joel Gibbons. Andrew Worth, teacher Jennifer Jenkins. Heather Campbell and Amber Thomas. gram, no certificate is given, but the students can master the skills and responsibilities of nurse's aides. Smith continued. With the experience gained through the program and hands-on training, the students can take the federal certification test, she added. Working with an aide in the classroom is part of the program, Wilcox said. The aide also takes students to Thomapple Manor in the afternoons and acts as their supervisor while they train there. Wilcox said. The aides arc not employees of Thornapple Manor, though they may feel like they are, he said. However, as part of the JTPA they do receive a stipend. The aides work in four areas at the nursing facility: dietary, housekeeping, patient care and laundry. The mingling of special education students with vocational education students works well. Smith said. Tiffany Cook and Joanie Myers share the books they created in their writing class The arrangement has benefited both groups, making them "like a family." she said. "It draws them out. They've learned to be kinder and more caring to patients and each ocher." she said. Some of the special education students have the chance of being placed where they are now working. Smith said, but even if they don't, they've acquired skills to help with their own families. Also at the meeting. Trustee Colin Cruttenden look the opportunity to announce that he would be running again to retain his seal on the board, and encouraged other citizens to consider running for the board. He called the experience frustrating but worthwhile. The frustration came especially in the last six months, he said, with the millage and bond issues failures. Also, he mentioned the lack of knowledge by the public on property taxes and "where the money goes," especially for in-formula schools. He advised the people to study or read articles in the paper to learn about school financing. Cruttcnden made the point that in-formula schools don't benefit from increases in assessments, and said people don't un­ derstand that. Also, be said that the people who make negative comments about board members very seldom come to board meetings to bring up their complaint or call the trustees at home to seek information, he said. He asked them to "take the time to learn the truth before the talk." Serving on the board is an educational experience, he said, adding be didn't always agree with other board members. In other business, the board heard Super­ intendent Carl Schoessel explain revisions in the sexual harassment policy, admission and release of transfer students, and a proposed new policy on prayer in the graduation ceremony. o Pleasantview has 2nd grade creative writers J-Ad Graphics News Service A creative but purposeful writing class has just been completed by the second graders in Jennifer Jenkin's room at Pleasantview. The result is a newly restocked library in their room with books by the original authors available for their classmates to enjoy. To help the youngsters in finding a subject, they were asked to write down four things that they are good at. In the writing workshops, students can wort alone, or with a friend when deciding if they want their book to be a pocket book, a big book, a computer book or even a book in the shape of something such as a hand or a chicken. Or they might use their imagination and come up with something else. Jenkins said. After they pick a topic, they research their idea, and start with a rough draft. "There's a lot of thought going on" at this stage, Jenkins said. A friend, or "peer," helps them with the first edit, giving them ideas and suggestions. Next, an adult cdi(MMrt£ the children, possibly one of the param who volunteered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The next task is to publish the book, using a computer as a publishing center. Jenkins said. A little coloring, and the book is ready for placement in the library, where it can be borrowed. Investors find tax-exempt bonds appealing Bill Clinton’s election has increased the likelihood of a tax increase in the near future, which has resulted in growing interest in tax­ exempt investments. According to Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds, a text published by The Investment Bankers Association of America, the security of tax-free bonds is generally considered to be “second only to bonds of the United States government.” As with any investment, however, this does not mean tax-free bonds are totally risk-free. New bonds are issued frequently, and each must be evaluated in­ dividually. Many investors feel unqualified to make this evaluation, so they often look to municipal bonds that have insurance. Insurance provides an rdded degree of safe­ ty to bonds. In addition to the underlying pro­ mise of the bond issuer to return principal and make timely interest payments, the bond in­ surance company backs up this promise throughout the life of the security. Once writ­ ten. the polices are unconditional and irrevocable Bond insurance kicks in only if the original — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change 57’/. —1 AT&T + 27. Ameritech 76’/. —17. Anheuser-Busch 53 —7. 397. Chrysler 227. —7. Clark Equipment -7, 19’/. CMS Energy -7. 43 Coca Cola -37. 53’/. Dow Chemical 64 —7. Exxon —17. 197. Family Dollar —17. 487. Ford —17. 38’/. General Motors —7. Great Lakes Bancorp 137. —'h 30 Hastings Mfg. 557. IBM —17. 847. + 7. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 42 —17. Kmart 247, —7. — Kellogg Company 657. McDonald's 527. —7. Sears —27. 517. Southeast Mich. Gas 20 —7. Spartan Motors 297. +2 Upjohn 277. —17. + 2.40 Gold $329.00 Silver $3.66 + .13 Dow Jones 3442.00 -30 Volume 219.000,000 FINANCIAL FOCUS Sixth-graders enjoy 'positive party1 A group of Hastings Middle School sixth-giaders (above) are having fun at a “positive party" at Hastings Roll-A-Rama. The party Feb. 19 was for students who achieved at least a C- In all subjects, received no more than two late assignments per class and received no after-school detentions. Having fun skating at the Roll-A-Rama (below) are (from left) Anna Lewis, Becky Johnston, Brooke Rizor, Rusty Hawthorne and Mike Wank. fumishedby.Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas A Co. issuer defaults, then, the insurance conpany assumes the responsibility of continuing the scheduled interest and principal payments. Defaults have been relatively uncommon; however, when they have occurred, all claims have been promptly paid by the insurance companies. Once a bond has been issued, it assumes the rating of the insurer’s ability to pay claims. The highest ratings awarded are AAA from Standard and Poor's and Aaa from Moody 's Investor Service. These ratings indicate superior financial strength and ability to pay. Bond insurance companies earn ratings only after a complete analysis of their entire business operation, including ownership, management, due diligence of the issuers they insure, financial performance, investment performance and capital adequacy There are currently six bond insurance companies: Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corp. (MBIA); AMBC Indemnity Corp. (AM­ BAC); Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. (FGIC); Financial Security Assurance Inc. (FSA); Capital Guaranty Insurance Co. (CGIC); Connie Lecp. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.948-8051 All six companies carry SAP’s AAA rating. The top three companies. MBIA. AMBAC and FGIC, accounted for the insurance on more than 83 percent of the municipal market as of Dec. 31. 1991. The cost of insurance is paid by the bond issuer or underwriter and typically reduces the bond yield by approximately . 10 percent. This means if you earned $610 a year interest on an uninsured bond, a similar bond with insurance would pay about $600. Many investors con­ sider this a small price to pay for the added safety. How safe are these insurance companies? The rating companies require insurers to meet stringent requirements in order to receive the top rating. Standard & Poor's, for example, requires insurance companies to be able to pay all expected claims under a hypothetical future “great depression" and still remain solvent. A complete explanation of bond insurance and data on each of the insurers should be available through your broker. Although bond insurance is not the final word in investment security, it is one of the best measures available to investors today. Students have wind-powered car derby Dawn James' and Richard Nauta's science classes at Hastings Middle School have been studying alternative energy resources. For a recent hands-on lesson, the students were required to construct a wind-powered car that would be as efficient as possible. To end the lesson, the youngsters took pan oin a competition to see which car was most efficient. The top eight students in each class competed in the finals. Josh Ray finished first overall with a distance score of 33 feet. 3 inches. Sally Edger was second at 31-9: Ragncr Needham was third. 30-11; Josiah Doyle fourth. 28-4; and Chris Fuller fifth. 27-8. Students shown here with their wind-powered cars are (from left, front row) Amanda Richards, Josh Ray, Ragnar Needham, Sally Edger, Jesse Taylor, Keith McKelvey, (second row) Ben Angel, Josiah Doyle, Justin Gordenski. Allen Bill, Karen Gregory, (back row) Steve Storrs, Chris Fuller, Paul Redburn and Jason Miller. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18, 1993 Intermarriage, race mixing root of problem by Congressman Nick Smith To the editor: America's tough decision Last Wcdnesda). former President Richard M Nixon addressed a group of Republican Congressmen in a meeting closed to the press on the floor of the House of Representatives. Nixon, now over 80 years old. spoke on the vital importance of foreign policy and par­ ticularly decisions America must make on Russia that will effect our lives throughout the next century It was a captivating speech that 1 wish could be delivered again to everyAmerican. Whether one holds President Nixon in high esteem or not. he certainly has always been viewed by friend and foe alike as a master of foreign policy and a great statesman. Opening and forging a new relationship with com­ munist China was one of his foremost foreign policy successes. In particular, though, he was alway s aware of the immense impact that American foreign policy toward the former Soviet Union has on our everyday lives. As a member of the U.S. Delegation on Trade and Cooperation that traveled to the Soviet Union in 1989. I was particularly in­ terested in what Nixon had to say. Our former president mesmerized all in attendance as he discussed the precarious position of Russian leader Boris Yeltsin and how hard-liners and nationalists were waiting in the wings to em­ bark on another policy toward the west should Yeltsin fail. Nixon, a strong anti-communist, suggested that the United States supply aid in return for access to massive mineral and natural resource deposits in beleaguered Russia. He also suggested the need to supply the Russians with extensive information on how to transform their non-market economy to a system of free enterprise. Without this aid. he argued, the long-term costs to the American people could dwarf any short-term sacrifices. If Yeltsin fails, and a new government takes a hard-line position, reopening the Cold War. will America have to spend billions more on defense? How will the new government treat the independent states? Will Sadaam Hussein be emboldened to try again in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia? Any one of these factors could cost American lives and potentially reduce our ability to afford to address domestic pro­ blems as effectively. Nixon's perspective raises a dilemma for many in Congress, especially those of us who believe foreign aid should be reduced. Would we be penny wise and pound foolish to deny aid to Russia? Should we allow Yeltsin to fail and face a new ruler and a possible resulting defense buildup? Or. should we look forward and address deepening problems at home? President Nixon answers questions and pro­ vided us with an expert’s view on a potential crisis of enormous consequences. His advice was to move to aid Yeltsin immediately while working harder to keep our economy strong and reduce wasteful spending here at home As your representative in Congress. 1 agree. I hope you will share your views with me as I face these important decisions. Letters Pro-Lifers should care for saved babies To the editor: I think this abortion problem is getting way out of hand. Since the pro-Lifers have decided to take the law into their hands. 1 think the proChoicers should fight fire with fire. In other words, the pro-Choicers should take the law into their hands. 1 mean the true law. For every woman or female child who shows up for an abortion, if she is approached by a pro-Lifer. she should tell the pro-Lifer: “Very well. I will have this baby, but from the moment after its birth, this shall be your responsibility. You want it to live, it's yours. Whether it's mentally or physically impaired, or if it's drug or alcohol damaged or if it's a normal and healthy child. It is yours." An officer of the law should be on hand to take the name and address of the pro-Lifer and make them understand that the baby will become the pro-Lifer's responsibility. Oh. I can hear the pro-Lifers’ objections! “What about my civil rights?” OK. what about the civil rights of the proChoicers? Put your money where your mouth is. pro­ Lifers. Show your true colors. Are you truly Christians, or hypocrites? By the way. 1 am a 72-year-old grand­ mother and do not believe in abortion, but 1 do abhor child abuse and child neglect. Think about it. Jo Anderson Hastings Write us e Letter! The I tootinga waicom— —d encourages latten to the editor — a i—sna oi ayaialni^— cpHcn or a port d view onaubjecta of currant general interest. The lottowing putdefl—a have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the port. > •Letters should be written kt good t—to. •Letters that are Moua or defamatory w« not be published. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by. Hastings Bmvmt. Inc. The troubles and problems in the world to­ day. and in the ages past, have come about by intermarriage and the mixture of different races of its people. Look at central Europe and the black and white in our United States. The mixing of peo­ ple’s different races produces an unwanted condition in people God had a real reason in telling the Jews never to marry with others than their own tribe of Jews. Abraham and Sarah became impatient, for they had no children, though they had been promised by God that from them a great na­ tion would come from them down through the centuries. Waiting no longer. Abraham took Hagar as a wife also, and they had a son whom they named Ishmael. Hearing Abraham's prayer for Ishmael, there came the promise that from him would descend 12 princes, and thus began the Arabpeople. who were given the act of circumci­ sion. on the day Abraham and Ishmael were circumcised. A day came so promised them, and a son was bom to Sarah and Abraham and named Isaac and the promise made to Abraham pass­ .9 ed to him. and then passed to his son. Jacob, whose sons became the 12 tribes of Israel. In 1993. the descendants of Sarah and Hagar (Jews and Arabs) face each other in anger, as central Europe and Asia Minor are positioning themselves to make a pathway down through Israel into Africa. All anyone can do is to obey the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, before the Great Battle of the Ages begins. China. Japan, and India are watching for their part to act. Saint Paul in the last chapters of Acts, and his letter to the Hebrews, spoke to unite the Jews in the unity of the Law of Moses with the ministry of Jesus, which He gave to the peo­ ple. As with all disciples. James was chosen by soverign election to link together the inner Letters man of Jew and Gentile. Saint Peter was honored as the one chosen to bring Jew and Gentile together in a com­ mon faith and earthly and heavenly purpose. Saint John had privilege to sec and know the beginning and ending of earthly human life. He had been on the Mount of Transfiguration with Peter. James and John. This gave them a short preview of heaven, which was their destination. To John. Jesus said. “Behold I come quick­ ly." “Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book." Today we can say. "Surely. He will come quickly." Cameron McIntyre Hastings Animal control officer’s dismissal was unjust To the editor: Because of action by the Barry County Board of Commissioners' Criminal Justice Committee, consisting of Bob Wenger. Ethel Boze and Mark Doster. Julie Mitchell, the on­ ly animal control officer willing to sacrifice her time to defend the rights of animals, has been discharged from the animal shelter. During a six-week period when another animal control officer was off soaking up the county's money on disability. Julie selflessly pul up with no time off except a couple of sick days. She was on call 24 hours a day and per­ formed the duties of two animal control of­ ficers and one department head. The thanks she got was a poor evaluation, accusing her of dealing poorly with the public and harassing the help al the kennel. To this date, no one has bothered to talk to Ace Randall and Lisa Steward, workers at the animal shelter. And. if either Ace or Lisa talk to anybody, it has been implied that they will suffer similar consequences or some other form of tyrannical injustice from the committee. So much for freedom of speech. The commissioners have yet to prove any of the charges against Julie, but still she has been let go. So much for a fair trial or hearing. I suggest that the Criminal Justice Commit­ tee could work for a communist form of government because they seem to have no idea about the principles of a free democratic system, much less about policies and pro­ cedures they keep cramming down their employees* throats. I suggest that w^jrdemocratic government we have a public meting with the Criminal Justice Committee and let all voices be heard before letting a valued county employee be eliminted. It would amaze most people that governing people, such as the members of the committee, could not bold a proper meeting, which means they have been soaking up the county's money. But we're told that no one can fight the system. Then I would suggest that most of us don't have the pride and principles worth Read Welborn's column on waste To the editor: How many read Sen. Jack Welborn’s article “Taxpayers Have Something to Cry About" in the March 9 Reminder? It really upset me to read that nearly $30 million is being cut from the state budget for mental health, but over $30 million remains to fund playwrights, poets, artists, etc. I appreciate the arts, but feel they should be supported by those who enjoy them, not the taxpayers. For example: Wayne State Univer­ sity gets a $6,300 grant to put on dance con­ certs. and the Theatre Grottesco still gets $6,000 from taxpayers to create a play apply­ ing the classic style of bufoonery to contem­ porary social issues! Now. I ask you ... are these more important than evictees from mental hospital., who are homeless? ____ Margret O Laughlin Hastings fighting for. If this is true, then the truth should not be brought out. but if it isn't true, people should demand a public hearing. This cannot be accomplished unless the people use their right of freedom of expres­ sion by writing letters to the editor. A footnote: The other animal control officer who was on disability will back on the job one day after Julie's termination, though people wcre told she wouldn't be back for at least a month. 1 hope that Lisa and Ace can continue their valued efforts under such working conditions. They have my sympathy and support. Maybe it’s time for the commissioners to be evaluated by the public. Don Henry Hastings Government is stealing peoples* land To the editor: First. I appreciate the good people of Barry County for helping reinforce my belief that America is truly a great nation, for helping support my belief in the American way and the American system of justice. Twelve good citizens of Barry County refused to believe the deceitful testimony of a public servant and found an innocent man not guilty of a crime he had been falsely accused of committing. Yes. a great nation’s strength is measured within its good citizens, not corrupt deceitful government. Our elected officials and all government employees (public servants) must realize that we demand respect, we demand they respect our rights and freedoms as guaranteed by our constitution. Second. 1 wish to bring attention to an evil disruptive crime being perpetrated on our citizens by our government. It has to do with an evil scheme to steal our land. The person 1 referred to in the first paragraph bought a 62 acre undeveloped piece of property in Irving Township a few years ago. He bought this land for the purpose of realizing the American dream. He bought it with money earned by working 50 to 60 hours a week with his hands, you sec. he is a work­ ing man. He desired to build his home on his own land, raise vegetables, fruits and livestock to feed a family, and yes. to harvest nature's bounty during hunting season. The property I speak of is raw undeveloped land, very overgrown with all types of native Michigan vegetation and trees, a wild place, a nature lover's place, his kind of place. But someone, without his knowledge or consent, apparently planted marijuana on his land. Now here is where I wish to point out how our government is violating our rights and freedoms under the guise (pretense) of protecting us from something or someone. Did you know police may enter your pro­ perty without a warrant? Government claims we have given them the right to do so! They entered and landed a helicopter and entered motor vehicles on this man’s property without his consent or knowledge, and without a search warranty soley because they thought they detected, from the air. marijuana plants growing in the remote, almost inaccessible part of his 62-acre farm. Thirty days (a full month) later, this man was arrested based on a false statement made by a public servant and this man was not even advised of his constitutional rights against self incrimination. Have we. in our ignorance, given up this right also? Under the law. any property, real or other- wise that is used for the manufacture or distribution of illegal drugs, may be seized by the government if the owner of the property is found guilty of the crime as charged. I feel most would agree with this. But did you know our government now claims we have given them license to seize (steal) our property even if we’re found not guilty (acquitted by a jury trial) of committing the crime they have accused us of. whether justly or falsely? Good citizens of Barry County, here is the danger. Once you give the government license to commit illegal acts against someone they tell you is a danger to your health and safety, you are giving government the same license to commit those same illegal acts against you. because all they have to do is accuse you of breaking the law. whether you did or did not. They do not have to prove it. As a result, this man may still lose his pro­ perty. even though he is not guilty by virtue of jury acquittal. 1 do not use marijuana personally and am not championing the cause of those who do. But 1 am. and you should be, fearful of what the future holds for us if we continue to allow government to deceive us and do what it wishes. Our precious rights and freedoms have been bought and paid for with the blood and lives of good people who believed in government of the people, by the people and for the people, the American way. not government of the government, by the government and for the government, the government way. So citizens and property owners, beware if the government wants your land. All they have to do is find/plant marijuana on your land, charge you with the crime of planting it. whether you did or did not. whether you even knew it was there, and guess what? They will steal your land legally. An interesting point. During this man's trial here in Barry County, a witness testified (a matter of court record) that marijuana had been found on property owned by the very judge presiding over this man’s trial! But somehow he was never charged with a crime, nor did he have his property seized (stolen). 1 was always taught we are all given equal pro­ teaion under the law. 1 guess that only applies if you’re a government employee. So. good citizens of Barry County, take heed! Protea yourself, your family and your rights under the laws of our constitution. The government owns over 75 percent of all the land in our great country already. Are we go­ ing to la them steal the rest? C.H. Butler (Gunnery Sgt. USMC retired) Duhlifi " W bo wi ” make the final four? " I!1 UMllV i'S - iininiftii H lllll e• Vpllllvll The draw was Sunday and the NCAA basketball tournament [wirings are set for H A DMBion at J-Ad QrapNcs Inc 1952 N Broadwey Hasting*. Ml 49058-0602 (618) 948-8051 MaMn Jacobs Pra»«Bnt Staphan Jacoba Treasurer John Jacoba VtcaProbdant Fradartc Jacobs Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T Young (EOtor) Elaine Gdbert (Anatnt EOtor) Barbara Gall Sue Hincktoy Nick Hoffman Jean Galop Sharon Miler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctasenad ad» accepted Monday throu^i Fndtty 8 am. to 5 30 p.m. Saturday 8 am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 por year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) “Michigan. Kentucky. North Carolina and Indiana." Den Roberts, Haatoga- Mecgnn McGowan, Delton: ■award Yoat, Jan Yoat, Hnthgc Cart Baker, Hntte: “Michigan, Seton Hall. North Carolina and Duke.” “Michigan. Seton Hall, North Carolina and Duke.” "Michigan, Kentucky, North Carolina and Indiana." "Michigan, Seton Hall, North Carolina and Indiana.** “Michigan, Kentucky. North Carolina and Indiana “ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18. 1993 — Page 5 Kelly Jansen selected Miss Delton Kelly Jansen was selected Friday evening from a field of seven candidates to wear the Miss Delton crown for the coming year. The new Miss Delton will graduate at the top of her class this year and then will head to Hope College where she has received a $2,500 Presidential Scholarship. The scholar­ ship was awarded on the basis of Kelly s lead­ ership skills and ACT score. The 17-year-old daughter of Jim and Judy Jansen, Kelly was bom in Grand Rapids but has attended Delton Kellogg Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. She has a brother, Tyler. "It hasn't bit me yet," Kelly said after be­ ing named Miss Delton. "I m still taking it all in." Kelly was crowned by Libby Wortz. the 1992 Miss Delton. Another coronation cere­ mony will take place during the community’s Founders Weekend celebration in August. Selected to serve on the new Miss Delton’s court were runner-up Rachel Hamden, daughter of Carl and Joyce Harnden; Laura Case, daughter of Tom and Rose Creek and Lynden Case; Jessica Robertson, daughter of Sharen and Ralph Robertson; and Melissa Purdy, daughter of Marylyn and Dennis Purdy. The primary duties of Miss Delton and her court are to reign over Founders Weekend and serve as community ambassadors at various activities, including parades in other communities. Last year, Libby Wortz and her court fo­ cused on children, helping with a story hour at a nearby mobile park and volunteering at two day care centers. They also helped wrapped gifts for needy families with the Delton Community Christmas volunteers and assisted with Delton's first CROP Walk. The new Miss Delton is president of her Pleasantview students learn light energy Science teacher Jan Lawson has introduced Pleasantview Elemen­ tary second-graders to light energy. The kids learned that some things, like the sun, give off light while others, like a mirror, reflect It. Using two small mirrors, children made many reflections of a single penny. Lawson (above) is shown counting reflec­ tions for Nicolas Strickland. Meanwhile, (at right) Brandon Ledbetter counts reflec­ tions of a penny between two mirrors held by Heather Campbell. The most reflections counted was 18. senior class and was president of the junior class last year. A member of the National Honor Society. Kelly plays varsity volleyball and soccer. She is active with the French Club, the local Students Against Drunk Driving chapter and is president of the Prom Committee. Kelly received a Gull Lake Rotary Club l-cadership Award last year and a Women in Science Award from Michigan Tech. An honor roll student for all four of her high school years. Kelly plans to major in chemistry at college. At Faith United Methodist Church in Del­ ton. Kelly is a Junior Church volunteer and she participated in a mission trip to Mexico last summer. She has also been involved in musicals presented by the church's Corner­ stone ministry. She is currently employed at Sajo's Pizza and enjoys skiing as a hobby. Miss Delton will receive a $500 scholarship and each court member will get a $50 savings bond. The Miss Delton Pageant is sponsored by the Founders Weekend Committee. Kelly Jansen Automatic restraint systems prompt high seat belt use Fifty-seven percent of car drivers and their front-seat passengers in Michigan were using shoulder belts in observations conducted by University of Michigan researchers last summer. While the number of people using safety bells is not up significantly from 1990. it re­ mains well above the use rate prior to the im­ plementation of Michigan* mandatory safety belt law in 1985. according to Fredrick M. Streff. associate research scientist at the U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). U-M researchers have conducted 14 similar surveys since the law was enacted. Among pickup-truck drivers and passengers, however, less than 40 percent us­ ed shoulder belts. “Continuing efforts to increase compliance with the mandatory safety belt law are clearly needed.** Streff says. Primary enforcement, meaning allowing police to ticket drivers who are not complying with the safety belt laws, would be the most effective way to increase use. he says. But even without new legislation, stricter enforcement of the current law. coupled with publicity efforts, could increase use. Streff says. Furthermore, “issuing safety belt cita­ tions regularly to motorists being cited for other violations can be particularly effective because traffic offenders are less likely to use belts than non-offenders.” The study was conducted by field observers at 240 intersections throughout Michigan bet­ ween June I and July II. 1992. At each in­ tersection. two observers gathered data on vehicle type, estimated age and gender of drivers and passengers, and whether they were using the vehicle's safety restraints. The 1992 survey was the first to measure use of the automatic restraint systems that have been required by the federal government for all cars since the 1990 model year. The U-M researchers found that nearly threequarters of the drivers and passengers in vehicles equipped with automatic 3-point restraint were using them, compared with just under half of those in vehicles with manual 3-point systems. Other data from the survey : • Women are far more likely than men to use safety restraims, especially drivers and front-seat passengers, with more than 60 per cent of the women using safety restraints com­ pared with fewer than half of the men. • Except for infams and toddlers, safety restraint use increases with age. For children up to 3 years old. the U-M researchers observed that nearly 70 percent were in safety restraints. Among children from 4 years old to 15 years old. approximately 30 percent were using safety restraints. More than 47 percent of the drivers and passengers from 16 years old to 29 years old were using safety restraints, whole more than 55 percent of those older than 30 years used the safety restraints. • Use of safety restraints goes up during rush hours, according to the U-M survey, with the highest level of use observed, at 58 percent, between 4 and 5 p.m. Between 6 and 7 p.m.. in comparison, restraint use falls to just over 30 percent. • Use of safety restraints is highest in southeastern Michigan, outside of the metropolitan Detroit area, and lowest in the Upper Peninsula. More than 58 percent of the drivers and passengers observed in southeastern region of the state were using safety restraints, compared with just over 46 percent in the Upper Peninsula. Straffs colleagues on the study were Lisa J. Molnar and Carl Christoff, research associates at UMTR1. The study was spon­ sored by Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. Legal Notices MOWTCBCff SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mod© in th© conditions of a mortgog© mod© by George M. Anderson ond Ruth E. Anderson. his wH©. of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to 8ortw©ll Mor­ tgog© Corporation Mortgagee. dated th© 12th day lie© of th© Register of Deeds. for th© County of Barry ond Stat© of Michigan, on th© ’7th day of S©pt©mb©r. A.D.. 1986. in Libor 439 of Barry Coun­ ty Records. on Pag© 838. which said mortgogo was thereafter assigned to Criterion Financial Cor­ poration by assignment recorded in th© office of Register of Deeds in Lib©r 440 for said County of Mortgage Corporation in Libor 525. Pogo 839, on which mortgog© thoro is claimed to be du© of the dot© of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum ol Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 07/100 Dollars ($88,807 07). having boon instituted to recover th© debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of solo contained in said mortgogo. ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, th© 15th day of April. A.D., 1993. at 11 00 o clock o.m. said mortgog© will be foreclosed by a sol© at public auction, to th© highest bidder, at th© Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of th© premise* described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay th© amount due. o* aforesaid, on said mor­ tgog©. with th© interest thereon at nine ond onehalf percent (9.50%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including th© attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may b© poid by th© undersigned. necessary to pro­ tect Its interest in the premises. Which said promises ore described os follows: All certain piece ol land situated in th© Township of Thornopplo in the County of Barry ond Stat© of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Part of th© Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, com­ mencing 330 fo©1 East of the Northwest corner of said section. thence South to Shor© of Duncan Lok©. thence Southwesterly along lake to a point 250 feet East of th© West line. thence North to point 550 feet South of th© North line, thence West 170 feet. thence North 550 feet. thence East 250 feet to th© point of beginning. Th© redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cos© th© redemption period shall b© 30 days from th© dot© of such sol©. March 11. 1993 NCNB Mortgage Corporation n/k/o Notionsbanc Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Albert l Holtz. P C. 33533 W. Twelve Mil© Rood Suit© 180 Formington Hills. Michigan 48931 (4'1) (313) 489 7070 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP March 8 1993 • 7 00 p.m. All Board members present, six guests Approved minutes accepted Treasurer s Report. Hiro cleaning person for Holl. Approved James Goulooze for Twp. attorney Paid outstanding bills. Submitted by Bonnie Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by; (3 18) Richard C. Thomas Supervisor Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. TO; THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS; PLEASE TAKE NOTE thot of a meeting of th© Rutland Charter Township Board held on Wednes­ day. March 10. 1993 th© Rutland Charter Township Board adopted Ordinonc© No. 38 which provides, in summary, as follows: SECTION I - TITLE This Section of th© Ordinonc© provides that th© Ordinonc© shall b© known ond may b© cited as th© Charter Township ol Rutland Stat© Construction Cod© Ordinonc©. SECTION II • ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP: This Section provides that Charier Township of Rutland assumes responsibility under th© Ordinonc© for administration and ©nforc©m©nt of specified portions of 1972 PA 230, as amended, and th© Stat© Construction Cod© promulgated thereunder, specifically, th© portions constituting ond pertaining to th© Building and Electrical Codos of th© Stat© of Michigan, and all administrative portions of said Act,'Cod© p©rtin©nt th©f©to. SECTION III — DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY/RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT: This Section authorizes th© Rutland Township Board to designate by resolution any qualified person or persons os th© enforcing agency for this Ordinance and th© por­ tions of th© Act and th© Stat© Construction Cod© promulgated thereunder and adopted herein. This Section also authorizes th© Board to remove any such p©rson(s) from said position. Further, this Section reserves to th© township th© right to pro­ vide by agreement or contract with any other municipality for joint enforcement ond administra­ tion of the aforereferenced portions of the Act/Cod©. SECTION IV — ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE: This Section authorizes th© Township Board to establish by resolution a schedule of reasonable foes, rates and charges for th© ad­ ministration ond enforcement of this Ordinance and the aforereferenced portions of the Act/Code. ond to amend said schedule from time to time. SECTION V - VIOLATIONS. PENALTIES: This Sec misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fin© net to exceed $500.00, plus costs, and/or imprison­ ment in th© County Jail for a term not to exceed 90 days: each day that a violation continues to ©wist constitutes a separate off ©ns©. This Section also authorizes th© Township to initiate legal pro­ ceedings for injunctive or other appropriate relief to compel compliance with this Ordinance and said Act/Cod©. SECTION VI - SEVERABILITY This Section pro vid©* that th© invalidity of any on© provision of this Ordinance or th© aforereferenced Act/Cod© shall not b© deemed to affect th© validity of ony other port or portion thereof. SECTION VII - REPEAL OF CONFLICTING OR­ DINANCES, SAVINGS CLAUSE: This Section repeals oil ordinances or ports of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance. but provides that construction permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance, ond ony construction initiated under such a previous Ordinance. This Section fur­ ther provides that ony pending legal proceedings, or rights and liabilities acquired or incurred under ony such previous ordinance being repealed hereby, or© not affected by this Ordinance. SECTION VIII — EFFECTIVE DATE: This Section provides that this ordinance shell take effect on May 10. 1992. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of said Ordinonc© may be purchased or inspected at th© oHice of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below during regular business hours of regular working days following the dote of the within publication. Barbara J. Bedfored Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 ICEBERG HEAD LETTUCE DELICIOUS PUMPKIH CUSTARD PIE 26-oz. Save ’1.00 GOOD THROUGH SUHDAY 3-21-93 •: Plumbte (Join-Rite FmmU 902 w. State. Hastings ph. 945-4921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPOHS EVERYDAY UP TO 50C FACE VALUE. DETAILS INS.ORE (3/18) oral 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18. 1993 i | Aline DeWitt Hastings - ahm Pleasantview students board tells of Ebersole Center Students from Pleasantview Elementary recently joined students from Central and St. Rose and some Grand Rapids students in a tour-day stay at the Ebersole Environmental Education Center. The youngsters learned about animals, birds, sunrival, skiing, birdwatching and many other topics during their stay. Cristina Umette (left) and Heather Yeo look over some of the activities that were held at Ebersole. Hastings Area WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 C H I R C H OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. way Randall Hanman. PaMor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m Sunday School Hour: 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m. Sen ices for Adults. Teens and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHCRCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10 30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p m Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common praver used at all services. GRACE LUTHERAN CHCRCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anion. PavliM Phone 945 9414 Sunday. March 21 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9 30 Church School (all ages). 10 45 Holy Communion. 6 00 Youth Group Thursday. March 18 10 00 Journey ol Faith. 6 30 Children’s Choir; 7(M> Council. 7:)0Chevaliers: 800 AA Friday. March 19 11.30 Holy Conununxml Lunch Saturday. March 20 9 30 Conf 5. 3 00 Adult Class. 10:00 Cantor Pracl 3:00 Adult Class. 5 30 Box Social; 8 00 NA Tuesday. March 23 10:00 Journey of Faith. 7.00 Elders Wednesday. March 24 - 10:00 Word*archers. 4 00 Organ Lesson, 6 00 Supper. 7.00 Vespers INDEPENDENT CHCRCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Bos 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting al Thomas Jeffewn Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9: 30 a.m . Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday■. CALVARY TEMPLE CHCRCH OF GOD. <02 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964 7765. pastor. 945 4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHCRCH OF HASTINGS meets al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Church Phone HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHCRCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday 4 services are Worship Sers ice at 9.25 a.m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School at 10:50 a m. (for all ages) This Sab bath. March 20. we will celebrate thc Lord's Supper with the Commu mon Service and Ordinance of Humility. The All-Church Lun­ cheon in Hastings will be held March 27 instead of March 20. due to the Communion Service on the 20th Adventurer and Pathfinder meetings will be Sunday. March 21. 5-7 p.m.. in the Fellowship Room and the second unit of the school, respectively. Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m.” The community is invited The Adventurers and Pathfinders will meet together at Tendercare Nursing Home for Sun shine Band on Sabbath. March 27. at 4:00 p.m. Our Community Ser­ vice Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area Hours of operation are Mon day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for an ap­ pointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Donations of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours n<xed above. 948 2330 Sunday Services: 9 45 a m. - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10: 40 a.m - Morning Worship; 5.30 Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHCRCH. M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:45 am.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all sen ices, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Delton Area CHURCH Of GOO. 7t» DAY. Banfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Ceda7 Creek Rd., 8 mi. S. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m.. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHCRCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R Barren. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Cubs; 7.00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hail; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948 2 549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY T)F GOD. 1674 West State Road.. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Oiiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHCRCH, 805 S. leiterwu Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and 11.15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hasting.. Ml 49058 Pasior Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11 00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5 15 p m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 HASTINGS FIRST PRESY BERTER1AN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pasior Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. March 14 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM 9 50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class. 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 11:20 Children’s Church. 4 00 Middle School Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship Monday - 7:30 Trustees Meeting. Tuesday - 7:15 Stephen Ministry training. Wednes­ day - 6:00 Women's Organization Dinner. 7:00 Chancel Choir prac­ tice. Thursday • 12 00 Lenten Lun­ cheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist'Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Sundays Church School 9:30a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am.. Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m . Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p m. Mondays Children’s Choir 3 00 p m. Monday thru Friday Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7.30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7 30 p.m ; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 00 am Thursday. March 18 Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a. m.. Lenten LunchWorship al First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m - message by Dr. Jack Brown. Physician, from Hastings First U.M. Church. Satur­ day. March 20 - Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6 00 pm. Friends Group St Patrick’s Potluck b. 30p.m. Sunday. March 21 - One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, during 11.00 am. service, the Chancel Choir. Bell Choir and Organist w ill dedicate their perfor­ mances to memory of Darla Borton. Helen Burkey. Bessie Smith. Del Heath and Al Orsbom. and in honor of all those who have given to the Organ Room Fund. Sunday School Builders Contest 3:00 p.m. Mon­ day. March 22 - Lydia UMW Cir­ cle 7 30 p m . Hannah UMW Cir­ cle. 7.30pm. Wednesday. March 24 Sarah UMW Circle 9*30 a m . Esther UMW Circle. 9 30 a.m.. Ruth UMW Circle. 100 p.m.; ixnten Family Potluck and Pro­ gram by Filipino American Dance Troupe — bring dish to pass and own table service — beverages pro­ vided. 6 30 p.m Thursday. March 25 - Lenten Lunch Worship al First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to I p m. — message by Phyllis Usbornc. retired teacher from Em­ manuel Episcopal Church Hastings and Lake Odessa QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RUH M-79 WREN FUNERAL HOME West Pastor Susan Word (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship II am. Alter School Special Wednesdav ,4pm P O. Bo* 63. Hastings Ml 49058 FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan X______________________ .______________ > BARRY CO. ( Hl RUH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 41058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a m. Wor ship II am. Ev ening Sers ices 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video scries "Docs God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p m "Children al Risk" video series on Wednes­ day . March 24 >nd 31. 7 pm (repeal showing) Sunday. March 28 and April 4. 6 p.m DeWin, 82, of 5950 Hart Road. Hastings, passed away Friday. March 12, 1993 it Pennock Hospital. Mrs. DeWilt was born on March 24.1910 in Prairieville Township, Bany County, the daughter of Ruben and Hannah (Mead) Wilk­ ins. She was raised in the Hickory Comers area of Barry County and attended rural schools there. She was married to Ralph G. DeWitt on June 29, 1927 and lived in Barry County until moving to St. Cloud, Florida in 1970. She moved to Hastings in October of 1992 from Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Dewitt was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 27 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of St. Thomas of Aquainas Catholic Church in St. Cloud, Florida and the St. Thomas Women's Club. Mrs. DeWitt is survived by daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mercedes) Erway of Hastings; two sons, Ralph DeWitt of Burkburnett Taxas, Kreeno DeWin of Hastings; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence Wilkins of Hastings and Clyde Wilkins of Florida. She was preceded in detth by her parents; husband, Ralph on September 20,1980; sons, Oscar in 1938, Vernon tn 1971, Erwin in 1987 and Sterling in 1992; brothers, Allen Wilkins in 1911 and Cecil Wilkins in 1950. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 16 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to St Thomas of Aquinas Catliolic Church or Michi­ gan Heart Association. Norman T. Barry HASTINGS - Norman T. Barry, 77, of 807 West Clinton Street, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Barry was bom on January 1, 1916 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of Roland and Agnes (Todd) Barry. He was raised in the Martin Comers area of Barry County and attended Martin Comers and Hastings Schools, graduating in 1934 from Nashville High School. He was a life long Barry County resi­ dent. Residing the past 33 years at his present address in Hastings. He was married to Helen G. McDowell on April 18. 1936. Mr. Barry's Employment included: farming, the former Ironside Monuments Works in Hastings, automobile and farm implement sales, owned and operated several auto service stations in Hastings, and owned and operated Barry's Wrecker Service in Hastings for over 30 years. He retired in 1976. He was • former member of the Hastings Elks Lodge, the Automobile Dealers Associa­ tion, the Farm Implement Association, former director of the Martin Comers School, Barry County Conservation Club. Mr. Barry is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter, Mrs. Lynwood (Joanne) Howe of Hastings; two grandchildren, four great­ grandchildren; brother and wife, Robert and Belva Barry of Hastings. He was preceded in death by sisters, Imogene Grashius, Marjorie Curtiss. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 13, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial wu at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Arthritis Foundation or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. |__________ Donna 1. Perkins__________ | NASHVILLE - Donna I. Perkins, 50, of Nash­ ville, passed away Thursday, March 11, 1993 al her home. Mrs. Perkins was bom March 22, 1942 in Charlotte, the daughter of Lawrence and Elea­ nor (Cole) Tyler. She attended Charlotte High School and graduated from Maple Valley Adult Education. She married James Perkins on September 26, 1959 in Charlotte. Mrs. Perkins was a homemaker and a mother. She was a volunteer for the American Lung Association. President of the P.T.A. at Maple Valley Elementary School, Troop Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother. Mrs. Perkins with her husband, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering with automobiles, going to auction sales, and woodworking. She enjoyed reading from her extensive library, card playing, sewing, collectibles, and listening to "Blues Music". Mrs. Perkins is survived by her husband, James; children: Scott and Kathy Perkins of Lenexa. Kansas and Laurie and Sam Lawson of Kansas City, Missouri; Grandchildren: Alex and Clayton Perkins and Brian and Nicholas Lawson; Brothers: DeWayne (Nancy) Tyler of Charlotte, Larry (Bonnie) Tyler of Hudson, Florida, Lyle (Irma) Tyler of Holt, and Gareth (Alicia) Tyler of Nashville; Sisters: Leona (Charlie) Martens of Lakeview, Marlyn (Darrell) Cements of Nashville. Marvel (James) Cooper of Nashville, Carol (Bob) Brandon of Vermontville, Karen (Darrel) Reid of Vermontville; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Lowell, Neil, Daniel J. e infant brother, and a sister Arlene. Funeral services were held at the Vermont­ ville Bible Church on Monday. March 15. with Reverend Dan Smith officiating. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. '^^ueUt^unn^iamilto^' | Clifford G. Conklin_________ | HASTINGS - Gifford G. Conklin, 86 of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 15, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Conklin was bom on January 4,1907 in Johnstown Township, Barry County, the son of George and Lena (Packer) Conklin. He attended Bristol Schools and was a long­ time Dowling resident. Mr. Conklin married Alice M. (Martz) Kidder on August 12, 1961. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II as a member of the 36th Division. He also served in North Africa and Italy. He received the American Service Award, the European and African Middle East­ ern Campaign Ribbon and the Purple Heart. He wu a lifetime member of the Disabled Ameri­ can Veterans and the Order of the Purple Heart. He attended the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. Conklin was a self-employed fanner, cattleman and livestock hauler. He retired in 1981. He is survived by his wife, Alice; son, Wayne Kidder of Martinsburg. West Virginia; daughters: Lorraine Lindsey of Tekonsha, and Kathtyn Shutte, Dowling; 14 grandchildren; sisters: Nina Stanford of Dowling, Grace Ritchie of Bellevue, Elsie Davis and Louise Fender of Hastings. Mr. Conklin wu preceded in death by a son. William Edward Kidder; brouters: Albert. John, Leslie; and sisters: Edna and Anna. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 17, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial was at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Luella Dunn Hamilton bom December 4, 1910 Bedford, Michigan to Harry A. and Izolo Dunn. She was raised on a farm in Bany Coun­ ty. Luella graduated from Hastings High School and Western Michigan University majoring in Home Economics Education. She taught high school in Carol, Cedarville and Yale, Michigan. In 1947 she joined the Michigan State University Cooperative Exten­ sion Service in Branch County. In 1966 she joined the United Slates State Department for two years in Viet Nam helping organize and train women in the Cooperative Extension Service philosophy. She returned to work for Michigan State University in Manistee. Mason and Lake Counties. Luella retired in 1974 to Eut Lansing to be near family, friends and Michigan State University. As a member of Peoples Church she gave generously of her time and talents. She served on the boards of the Branch County Fair Asso­ ciation and the Michigan Council on Family Relations. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by a son Hubert (Donna), five grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren; sister, Mary Eppelheimer (Don); sisier-in-liw Thelma Dunn Hansen (Garence); one niece and four nephews. Memorials may be made to the Luella Hamilton Endowment Fund of Peoples Church or the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Memorial services were held Monday, March 15, at Peoples Church 200 West Grand R:ver, East Lansing, with the Reverend Dr. Richard E. Murdoch, Senior Pastor, officiating. Arrangements were made by GoralineRunciman Company, East Chapel, Lansing. Barbara Jean McCormick |________ Arthur C. Cogswell________ | DOWLING -Arthur C. Cogswell. 57, of 5043 Winans Drive, Little Long Lake, Dowl­ ing, passed away March 11, 1993 at Battle Creek Health SystemsfLeila Site. Mr. Cogswell was bora on October 28,1935 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Alma (Brecken) Cogswell. He married Nellie Lewis on March 30,1963. Mr. Cogswell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Cogswell was employed for 22 years at US. Steel and Wire in Battle Creek, retiring due to poor health in 1990. He loved to fish and play cards. Mr. Cogswell is survived by his wife Nellie; one daughter, Mrs. Bader (Kathy) Ali of Kuwait; one son, Kenneth Arthur Cogswell of Battle Creek; two stepsons: Bill Vale and David Vale, both of Battle Creek; five grandchildren. He wu preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Alma (Brecken) Cogswell; and a brother, Harvey Cogswell in 1965. Graveside Services were held Monday, March 15 at 11:00 tm. at the Banfield Cemet­ ery with Putor Russell Sarver officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were nude by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Iris P. Welton HASTINGS- IrisP. Welton, 81, of Hastings and formerly of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at Thoraapple Manor. Mrs. Welton was born on August 15,1911 in Hastings Township, Bany County, Michigan, the daughter of Ross and Genevieve (Buchannan) Bidelman. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended Quimby School and Hastings High School. She was married to Richard C. Welton on September 28,1929 and lived primarily in the Hastings area most ofher life. She also lived 10 yean in Middleville. Mrs. Welton was employed for 43 years at Hastings Manufacturing, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Hastings Manufacturing Company Retirees. Mrs. Welton is survived by daughters, Mrs. Karl (Barbara) Hodges of Caledonia, Mrs. Dan (Julaine) Matthews of Hastings; son and wife, Richard and Ann Welton of Hastings; 11 grandchildren. 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Hickey of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard C. Welton. December 27, 1976. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Thoraapple Manor. Lyle Jay Lankton__________ LAKE ODESSA - Lyle Jay Lankton, 85, of 610 First Stree, Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, March 15, 1993 at the Tendercare South Nursing Home in Lansing. Mr. Lankton was born on November 3,1907 in Grand Ledge, the son of Charles and Rosa Bell (Vickery) Lankton. He graduated from Lansing High School in 1925. He was married to Ada Simon who preceded him in death in 1948. he married Dorothy Barnum Rohlman on September 5, 1953 in Lansing, she survives. He was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing as a painter for 40 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the St. Edwards Cathol­ ic Church of Lake Odessa. Surviving are his wife. Dorothy; one daught­ er. Gaudine Hanner of Williamsport, Pennsyl­ vania; one son, David Lankton of Sunfield; four step-sons: Ronald Rohlman of Southfield, Richard Rohlman of Pewamo, James Rohlman of Muskegon and John Rohlman of Lake Odes­ sa; two sisters, Carol Dudley of Lansing, Pauline Shoemaker of Lansing; one brother, Forrest Lankton of Lakeland, Florida; 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday. March 18 at the St. Edwards Cathol­ ic Church, Lake Odessa with Father Robert Gillespie officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Lansing. The Rosary was recited Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Commission on Aging. CLOVERDALE - Barbara Jean McCor-' mick, 72, of 1804 Woodland Drive, Long Lake, Cloverdale, passed away March 13, 1993 al Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. McCormick was born on December 7, 1920 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of George and Pearl (Richmond) Downs. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1939. She was co-founder with her husband. Sam McCormick of McCormick Enterprises in Delton. Mrs. McCormick was a member of the "Kindergarten Cub". She loved Irr pets. Mrs. McCormick is survived by her husband. Sam McCormick; four daughters, Colleen and Randy Reed of Goverdale; Dian­ ne Sample of Goverdale; Karen and Bob Gifford of Kalamazoo; Sue and Dave Roguth of Kalamazoo; three sons, Bob atxl Lynn McCormick of Delton, Tom and Cinda McCor-: mick of Plainwell, Jack and JoAnn McCormick: of Delton; 23 grandchildren, 18 great-: grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Harold Sebas-; ty; many nieces and nephews and her beloved dog Sebastion. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Schmidt in 1986. Cremation has taken place. The family desires memorial contributions be made to Binder Park Zoo, Adopt an Animal Program. Envelopes available at McCormick Enterprises, 729 South Grove Street, Delton. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Charles Brower GUN LAKE - Charles Brower, of Gun Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 9.1993 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Brower was born on August 8,1920 in Plainwell, the son of the late Oscar and Martha Brower. He was a resident of this area all his life and was a member of the Middleville Masonic Lodge F & AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Vera Brower, a daughter, Linda June Alien and a sister, Susan Lucas. Mr. Brower is survived by six children, Helen Johncock of Hickory Corners. Sandra Schenkel of Middleville, Delores McMullen of Holland, Bob Brower of Hartland, Wisconsin, Doug Brower of Dearborn Heights, Herb Brower of Martin; five brothers and sisters, Robert Brower of FL Wayne, Mildred Ai mono of Arizona, Naomi Puzzoli of Dearborn, Marian Gun of Livonia, Ronald Randolph of Arizona; 15 grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday, March 12 at Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, Rainwell, with Reverend Emerson Minor officiating. Burial was in GermondCemetery, Wayland Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Write us a Letter! The Hasting* Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. • Lexers that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers musl include their sig­ nature. address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to; Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18, 1993 — Page 7 Social News ■I Dulyeas to observe anniversary today Holmes-Wells to be wed July 17 Mr and Mrs. Robert Mcnck of Delton and Ms. Jean Wells of Kalamazoo would like to announce the engagement of their children. Deborah Lyn Holmes and Randy Eugene Wells Deborah is a graduate of Parchment High School and Randy is a graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and is employed at Jarvis-Pemco Inc. A wedding date has been set for July 17. 1993 Hofstra-Ruckman plan to marry June 9 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hofstra of Lake Odessa would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Jane Marie, to Dale Ruckman. Jane is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Michigan State University. She is working on a graduate program of study through Grand Valley State University. She teaches in Atka. Alaska. Dale is the son of Patti Coreson of Enter­ prise. Oregon and Dick Ruckman of Kena*, Alaska. He is a graduate of Cook Inlet Academy Soldotna. Ala:.<a. Dale has studied computer science in Oregon at George Fox College and the Oregon Institute of Technology. He is continuing his studies in computer electronics through the University of Alaska Anchorage. Dale is now working on construction pro­ jects in Dutch Harbor. Alaska. A June I9. I993 wedding is planned. The couple plans to return io Dutch Har­ bor/ Unalaska in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska this summer. Jones-Ferris united in marriage Lorraine Eileen Jones and Austin Earl Fer­ ris were joined in marriage Nov. 7. 1992 at the Country Chapel in Dowling by the Rev. Pratt. Parents of the bride arc E. Duane and Elaine Jones of Delton. The parents of the groom are Roland and Linda Ferris of Battle Creek. The flower girl was Stephanie Thompson of Delton, who is the bride's cousin. The ring bearer was William Ferris of Battle Creek, brother of the groom. The ushers were Travis Ferris. Rollic Fer­ ris Jr. and Toby Ferris, brothers of the groom and Shane Jones, brother of the bride. The reception was held at the Hope Township Hall. The couple now resides in Battle Creek. Jackson-Boms to be wed May 8 Mr and Mrs John Jackson of Lake Odessa announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage ol their daughter. Carla A Jackson, to Ruk A Boms I he groom’s parents arc Doug Borns of Montague and Rita Gonzalez of New Port Richey. Fla I he prospective bride is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School She earned her associate's degree in radiology from Ferris State University in May 1985 Bums is a IMK4 Montague High School graduate He earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Western Michigan University in December I99I A May 8 wedding is being planned Donald and Kathy (Sweet) Dulyca of Hastings will celebrate their 21st wedding an­ niversary today (March 18). They were married at the bride's parents home in Hastings on March IF.. 1972. They have one son. Dan of Hastings and five step-children. Frenthway-Browne plan May 8 wedding Susan Irene Frenthway and Timothy William Browne, are pleased to announce their engagement The bride-to-be is the daughter of Thomas Frenthway of Hastings and the late Jeanne Frenthway. She is a 1984 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by the Viking and Tydcn Corporation. The future groom is the son of Bill and Nan­ cy Browne of Middleville. He is a 1985 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and is currently employed by Veiling Con­ tractors Inc. A May 8 wedding is being planned. Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. Thomas-Rolison to wed in November Birth Announcements: OLIN G. BUNDY (616) 945-9568 Mr. and Mrs. James D. Horn and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hamilton, all from Nashville, are happy to announce the engagement of their children. Suzi Hom and Jeff Hamilton. Both arc graduates of Maple Valley High Suzi is employed by Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher Law Firm in Hastings and is an outside travel consultant for ICS Travel. Jeff is an Olivet College graduate and is employed by Miller. Johnson. Snell and Cumminskey in Grand Rapids. They will be united in marriage on May 8. I993. Larkins to observe 60th anniversary Laurence and Gladys Larkin of 348 Willins Road will observe their 60th wedding anniver­ sary Sunday. March 28. with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Hastings. Your presence is the only gift requested. Decker-Clifford united in marriage Tara Eileen Decker and Bradley Scott Clif­ ford were united in marriage Dec. 19. 1992 at Peace Reformed Church of Middleville. The bride is the daughter of Arnold and Georgeann Decker of Caledonia, and the groom is the son of Thomas Clifford and Dan and Julie Muniz, all of Grand Rapids. Bridal attendants included Miranda Jacobs, who was maid of honor, and Holly Peterson, who was bridesmaid Clint DeArmond served as best man and Chad Decker as groomsman. • HOPE TOWNSHIP • I1Hl ■■ If you see Nancy, James and Jolene this week, wish mom and kids a... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (Nancy & James 16th) (Jolene 17th) RN Coordinator Part-time position to organize and direct comprehensive assessment and care plan process; in house OBRA expert. Experience in care planning process, M.D.S. and R.A.P.s preferred with one or more years experience in aS.N.F. Must be self-motivated and highly organized. Reports directly to administrator. Excellent wages, fringes and working condi­ tions. Send resume with salary history to: Lynn Sommerfeld, Administrator Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Representing ri Hastings Mutual Insurance Company ] We re only silent until you need us. • ATTENTION • Prairieville Property Owners GIRL, Larry and Michelle (Slocum) War­ ren along with big brother Marshall Allen of Dallas. Texas would like to introduce to you Stephanie Michelle, bom Feb. 19 at 11:26 a m weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. 20 inches long. Welcomed by grandparents Carol and Jim Harrington of Hastings. Rex Slocum of LakeOdessa. Mani)n Schenk of Lansing. Mr. and Mrs Bob Schenk of Grand Ledge. Great­ grandparents Helen McCall. George Ulrich, and Loma Slocum of Hastings. Agnes Scars of Lansing. Grace Harriman of Caro. Mr. and Mrs Bob Schenk Sr. of Republic. Elmer M. and Pansy L. Gardner of Bellevue will celebrate their 45th wedding an­ niversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Riverside Cafe in Bellevue. Their children, who arc serving as hosts for the open house, are Mr. and Mrs. Vito (Judy) Ragusa. Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Brad Gardner of Bellevue; and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gardner of Bellevue. The couple also has 12 grandchildren. Elmer Gardner and Pansy Gilger wedre marries March 19. 1948. in Kalamazoo. Elmer was a farmer for 20 years, worked at Post Cereals in Battle Creek from 1948 to 1958. at Sears in Charlotte from 1963 to 1970. and for the Village of Bellevue from 1970 to 1990. He retired on Oct. 26. 1990 Pansy worked at Otto’s Clothing Store for 1216 years, was Bellevue Township Treasurer for 11 years and Bellevue Village Treasurer for 14 years. She retired in 1988. The Gardners enjoyed square dancing in past years. They still like to play bingo, to travel and they spend a lot of time following the athletic accomplishments of their grand­ children. Their grandsons arc involved in basketball and football. Their granddaughters are active in cheerleading, softball, track and basketball. ANNUAL MEETING For All Your Insurance Needs Kori Thomas and Scott Rolison of Mid­ dleville will exchange wedding vows on November 6. 1993. Kori is the daughter of Don and Eddy Sue Thomas of Middleville, and is currently employed at the Barry County Prosecutor's Office The future groom is the son of Richard and Sue Rolison of Middleville, and is currently attending Northwestern College in Ohio. Hom-Hamilton plan to wed May 8 Gardners to mark 45th anniversary We apologize for you receiving your tax notices late - the Board of Review will be extended if necessary. Please call 623-2664 if you wish to set up an appointment. Lloyd Goyings Evinrude-Johnson-OMC Tracker Hawthorne Marine Now is the time to bring in your fishing motors for service. Working on all carry-in motors up to 40 hp. Have them ready before you need them! New 1993 Evinrude Motors 4 hp. ox - 6 hp. - 9.9 hp. In stock. Early season sale prices! Stop by and check them out! Hawthorne Marine 2238 GUN LAKE ROAD 616-945-9450 NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWNSHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1993, 10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. tn addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for the 1993-94 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately following the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1993-94 fiscal year budget. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 Pennock Employee of the Month SHIRLEY BLAKELY Shirley Blakely. Office Coordinator • Radiology Services on first shift, has been selected by the Employee Committee as Pennock Hospital's Employee of the Month for March, 1993 Shirley came to work for Pennock Hospital in October, 1978. as an E R. Clerk. She worked several different shifts tn the Emergency Department over seven years, and in August. 1985. Shirley transferred to the Radiology Department as a Clerk In August. 1990. Shirley was promoted to Office Coordinator for Radiology Services. As Office Coordinator. Shirley is responsible for training, orien­ ting. supervising, and counseling office staff members She organizes the daily assignments and reviews work - projects Shirley also provides administrative support in preparing a variety of reports and correspondence for the department, developing and revising office procedures, and other special projects In this capaci­ ty. she maintains and supervises the maintenance of the depart­ ment files and records Shirley ts very nice to communicate with. She is very efficient and knowledgeable, and is very helpful and cooperative, both with her co workers as well as with other departments When anyone has a need of a problem. Shirley is the one to go to As an employee of fourteen years, she is one of our long-term, dedicated employees, and is very deserving of the recognition this honor brings CONGRATULATIONS. SHIHLEY1 PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Ph.(616)945-3451 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18. 1993 years, but this is the first study to show that an infant s exposure to smoke AFTER birth can be linked to death from SIDS. According to the study in Pediatrics, babies exposed to smoking only in utero were twice as likely to die of SIDS as the infants of non­ smoking women. Babies exposed both in the womb and after birth were three times as like­ ly to become SIDS victims. Well, dear readers, this is a strong message for all pregnant women and new mothers I hope they get it. Legal Notices Synopsis Joint Special Board Mooting With Southwest Barry County Sewor and Water Authority March 5 1993 • 100 p.m. Barry lownihtp Hall Preswnl from Hope Township Baker Case Whitaker Peake Woods Adopted Resolution approving the Second Amended and Restated Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Contract dated March I 1993 among the County of Barry the Township of Barry. Township of Hope Township of Johnstown Township of Prairieville ond the Southwest Barry County Sewer ond Water Authority Adopted Resolution to concur in the adoption by reference of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection Use and Rate Or­ dinance os port of the rules ond regulations of the Southwest Barry County Sewer ond Water Authority Adopted Ordinance No 13. An Ordinance to regulate the use of public ond private sewers and drains private sewage disposal, the installation ond connection of building sewers, and the discharge of waters and wastes into the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System; to provide for the connection to and the fixing ond collection of rales and charges for the use of the sewage system and the allocation ond use of revenues derived therefrom and to provide penalties for or­ dinance violations. Motion to adjourn of 4:05 p.m. Shirley R Case Clerk Attested to by Patricia I Baker Supervisor (3 18) wore TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting March 8 1993 - 7 30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. Woods. Peake Whitaker, Baker. Case, all pre­ sent Four residents, two guests. Received treasurers, all correspondence ond ommittee reports. Approved February minutes as corrected March agendo as amended. Payment of all listed bills approved. Mr. VanLiere presented an update on SWBCSWA Re Sewer Contract and Ordinance. Zoning violation was referred to Attorney for letter Appointed Norton and Westerveld to three year term on Planning Commission ond Schoneboom three year term on Zoning Board of Appeals. Renewed contract with Sexton Weyerman. Approved SI 000 matching contribution with County of Barry Re toad improvement. Set Annual Meeting Saturday. March 27. 1993 10 a.m. Special Board meeting to follow. Adopted Board meeting schedules. Designated bank depositories. Approved Lyle D. Hepfer ond Company for 1992 93 Fiscal Year Audit Approved payment of all due and payable bills to fiscal year end. Authority given to Supervisor ond Clerk to amend budget fiscal year end. if necessary. Adopted budgets for Delton Ambulance Service; Central Dispatch. B.P.H. Fire Department; Delton District Library all to be paid quarterly. Mode general fund transfers ond proposed 1993-94 Budget presented. Approved special grave opening ond closing charge of $200 to Keith Roush. Adjournment at 9:52 p.m. Shirley R. Case Clerk Attested to by Patricio I Baker Supervisor (j/18) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Michael R. Clark □ single mon of 4224 S. Broodway. Hostings. Ml 43058 Mortgagor Io the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association (now known as Eaton Federal Savings Bank), of Charlotte. Eaton County Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States Mortgagee, doted March 23 1987 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 24. 1987 in Liber 448 Pages 192. 193 ond 194. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on March 4 1993. for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and 61 100 Dollars $36,154.61). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagor ond no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Cour* House at 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. April 15. 1993. at 1 30 o'clock local time in the afternoon of said day. ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Nine ond Three Quarters percent (9.75%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney fees and also ony taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the unders gned Mor­ tgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to pro­ tect its interest in the premises, which said premises ore described in said Mortgage as follows, fa-wit: Land located in Baltimore Township Barry Coun­ ty. State of Michigan described as follows: A Parcel of land in the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, described os: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of the Northeast Frac­ tional 1 /4 of said Sr ciion 6. thence North 320 feet, thence West 1048.88 feet, thence South 320 feet, thence East 1048.88 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be twelve (12) mon­ ths from the time of such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Dated March 4 1993 (4/1) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP MaaMma March 10. 1993 Call to order 7 30 p.m. Approved minutes of Feb. 10. 1993 Regular Meeting and March 1. 1993 Special Meeting. Regular Meeting — Adoption of State Construc­ tion Code Ordinance (Building and Electrical). All reports received and placed on file. Lee s Trenching Service ol Byron Center. Mi. was awarded bid for Sewer Project. Vouchers approved in the amount of $22,569.86 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor ADD TO ABOVE: Lee s Trenching Service of Byron Center. Mi. was awarded bid for Sewer Project. (3/18) Ann Landers Ivy Leaguer foul-mouthed Other woman does hurt others Dear Ann Landers: 1 just read the letter from "The Other Woman in Columbus. Ga.." who believes she isn’t hurting anyone. You let her off much too easily. Apparently she thinks her affair is harmless. She should consider the following: 1. If she told her husband the truth, he would still have lime to find a woman who would love him and play fair. 2. The same holds true for her lover’s wife. 3. Sneaking around for 12 years and never gening caught is a miracle. She is playing with dynamite, and eventually her luck will run out. It will be devastating if she is caught by her husband or her lover’s wife, worse yet. by one of their children. 4. I found it interesting that the woman con­ fessed she would suffer more if her lover died than if her husband passed away. If she becomes seriously ill, who does she think will take care of her? If she thinks it will be her lover, she is sadly mistaken. Your correspondent sounds grossly selfish, as well as immature and immoral. I hope she sees this letter and decides to straighten up and fly right before her luck runs out and the roof caves in. - An Observer From the Sidelines in Holtsville, . Long Island Dear Long Island: The Other Woman rare­ ly shapes up and flies right before her luck runs out and the roof caves in. But here’s your letter just in case there are a few out there who are walking in those same moccasins and are smart enough to accept the message. Unruly guests tossed out Dear Ann Landers: 1 was interested in the letter and your response about the people in the next hotel room who were making a lot of noise long after most folks had turned in for the night. I am a retired pilot who has had more than my share of drunk and rowdy hotel and motel neighbors next door and across the hall. My favorite episode is one I will call “Hurray for England.’’ I was staying in London and had an early morning departure back to the United States. About midnight. I was awakened by a couple in the room next to me who were arguing, shouting and throwing the furniture against the wall. After about half an hour. I abandon­ ed all hope that they would pass out. and I telephoned the manager. I heard their phone ring. Soon after I heard their door slam. After that, there was no noise whatsoever. When I checked out early the next morning. 1 asked the desk clerk. “What happened to the people next to me?” He replied. "We ordered them to leave. We do not permit that type of CHARTER TOWNSHP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY, NHCHKAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PEFiSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Board held on Wednesday. March 10,1993 the Rutland Charter Township Board adopted Ordinance No. 38 which provides, in summary, as follows: SECTION I TITLE: This Section of the Ordinance provides that the Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Charter Township of Rutland State Construc­ tion Code Ordinance. SECTION II ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE/ACT RESPONSIBILITIES BY TOWNSHIP: This Section provides that Charter Township of Rutland assumes responsibility under the Ordinance for ad­ ministration and enforcement of specified portions of 1972 PA 230, as amended, and the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder, specifically, the portions constituting and pertaining to the Building and Electrical Codes of the State of Michigan, and ail administrative portions of said Act/Code pertinent thereto. SECTION III DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCYFRESERVATION OF RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT: This Section authonzes the Rutland Township Board to designate by resolution any qualified person or persons as the enforcing agency for this Ordinance and the portions of the Act and the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder and adopted herein. This Section also authorizes the Board to remove any such person(s) from said position. Further, this Section reserves to the township the right to provide by agreement or contract with any other municipality for joint en­ forcement and administration of the aforereferenced portions of the Act/Code. SECTION IV ESTABLISHMENT OF FEE SCHEDULE: This Section authorizes the Township Board to establish by resolution a schedule of reasonable fees, rates and charges for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and the aforereferenced portions of the Act/Code. and to amend said schedule from time to time. SECTION V V1OLATIONS/PENALTIES: This Section provides that any violation of this ordinance or the aforereferenced portions of the Act/Code is a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $500.00. plus costs, and/or imprisonment in the County Jail for a term not to exceed 90 days; each day that a violation continues to exist constitutes a separate offense. This Section also authorizes the Township to initiate legal proceedings for injunctive or other appropriate relief to compel compliance with this Or­ dinance and said Act/Code. SECTION VI SEVERABILITY: This Section provides that the invalidity of any one provi­ sion of this Ordinance or the aforereferenced Act/Code shall not be deem­ ed to affect the validity of any other part or portion thereof. SECTION VII REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORD1NANCES/SAVINGS CLAUSE: This Section repeals all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance, but provides that construction permits validly issued before the effective date of this Ordinance, and any construction initiated under such a previous ordinance. This Section further provides that any pending legal proceedings, or rights and liabilities acquired or Incurred under any such previous or­ dinance being repealed hereby, are not affected by this Ordinance. SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE: This Section provides that this ordinance shall take ef feet on May 10, 1992. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of said Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of the within publication. Barbara J Bedford Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194 (3-18) Camp Algonquin earns ACA accredited status The American Camping Association has an­ nounced that YMCA Camp Algonquin has received ACA accredited camp status for 1993. "An independent evaluation by camp ex­ perts is very important.’’ emphasized Dr. Margery Scalin. director of ACA’s standards program. "By being ACA accredited. YMCA Camp Algonquin demonstrates that they care about their campers and comply with the highest quality standards designed specifically for camps. "Parents expect their children to attend ac­ credited schools. They also deserve a camp experience that is reviewed and accredited by an expert, independent organization.’’ added Scanlin. "ACA accreditation is very important to our camp.’’ said David Storms. YMCA Ex­ ecutive director. “While the program is strict­ ly voluntary, wc owe it to our campers and parents to have the best operation that we possibly can. ACA accreditation demonstrates our commitment to quality camp programming." YMCA Camp Algonquin was founded in 1947 and is located near Hastings. The camp is operating from mid May until mid-October. Summer camping begins June 21 and ends Aug. 14. During the eight-week camping season, week-long sessions are offered for day campers as well as resident campers. Whether campers are 6 or 15 years of age. there is a program designed just for them. For more information, parents can contact the YMCA at 945-4574. The American Camping Association is the only independent accrediting organization reviewing camp operations in the country. Its nationally recognized standards program focuses primarily on the program quality and the health and safety aspects of the camp’s operation. The standards are continually reviewed, refined and updated. Currently . ACA accrediation is held by 25 percent of day and resident camps. At least once every three years, two or more trained camp professionals, not af­ filiated with the camp seeking accreditation, review the camp’s operations and procedures while the camp is in session. The American Camping Association, founded in 1910. is a 5.000-member. not-forprofit organization committed to the continu­ ing values and benefits the camp experience offers. Its membership encompasses all segments of the camp movement, including non-profit agencies, independent operations, religiously-affiliated organizations and public/municipal agencies. behavior in our hotel. .“ I have never forgotten that incident and have often thought it’s too bad the hotel and motel operators in our country don’t do the same. - Frisco, Texas Dear Frisco: The British seem to have a lower threshold of tolerance for rowdy behavior. But in fairness to American hotel and motel keepers. 1 must say that while they do not toss out unruly guests on the basis of one phone call, they do respond promptly to such complaints, and almost without excep­ tion they accomplish their mission. Smoking, SIDS linked Dear Ann Landers: A friend of mine who was a heavy smoker recently lost her baby to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). I am enclosing an article that recently appeared in USA Today about the link between women who smoke and this crudest of all baby killers. People need to be aware of the connection. I see people smoking as they drive, with the windows rolled up. There arc often children in the back seat. To me. this is child abuse. I’ve seen women holding babies in their arms with cigarettes dangling from their mouths while ashes and smoke get in the child’s face. I’m a single man. and I won’t date a woman who smokes. Maybe if you print this article, it will wake up some of these foolish people. Brunswick, Ga. Dear Brunswick: Thanks for your com­ ments and the clipping. Here are the highlights: A new study has revealed that babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy or soon after giving birth are much more likely to die of SIDS than infants whose moms never smoked cigarettes. Scientists have established a link between prenatal smoking and SIDS in the past few Dear Ann Landers: My husband is a welleducated Ivy League professional man who comes from a Tine family. I’m turning to you with a problem I’ve lived with for several years. It’s his foul mouth. The man can’t utter one sentence without some form of profanity. I’ve told him repeatedly that his language is offensive to me and to please cut it out. but I might as well talk to the lamppost. I know my husband’s constant cussing must offend others, although no one has ever come out and said so. Whenever 1 mention it to him. be blows his top and yells. “I’m old enough to say what I want. Get off my back.” I am not a prude. Ann. I don’t mind an oc­ casional swear word, but when there’s a G.D. and S.O.B. in every sentence, it grates on my nerves. No one else I know talks this way. Please. Ann. how can I make him understand? - Red-Faced Wife in California Dear Red-Faced Wife: When people lack confidence in the validity or strength of their message, they often lean on profanity for emphasis. Language patterns become habitual. Once established, they are difficult to break. Unless your husband should decide on his own to cut out the cussing and is willing to work at it. nothing will change. Gem of the Day: A great deal of the stress in our lives is a matter of choice. People who like themselves refuse to suffer for the foolishness of others. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $5.05.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa News: Tom and Joan Hansen of Brown Road had their number of grandchildren tripled within the lat month. First daughter Brenda Barrone and husband Brad added Kalli Rose to their family, which already had a young son. Then daughter Gail and husband Stephan Wilcox of Lansing had Marla Christine, bom on March 3. The paternal grandparents are Jack and Phyllis Wilcox of Sunfield. The home of Lavon and Donna Deatsman is moving up in the world, with a second story added with dormers fore and aft. Their house is on First Street. Central United Methodist Church is having Camp Reminsce Sunday. March 21, with campers young and old to wear their camp tshirts. badges, or other regalia and souveniers from church camping experiences of the past summer. Central’s dates for church family camp are Aug. 27-29 at Lakeview UM camp. The commodity distribution for the Lake Odessa area is again to be held in Fellowship Hall March 18. since the Page Memorial Building is still in the construction stage with the roof being applied. Last week voters in the village election could enter the building through the north or west doors. A recent death listed in a Lansing newspaper was that of Luella Dunn Hamilton. 82. of East Lansing. She was survived by a son. Hubert, a sister-in-law and a sister, Mary (Mrs. Don Eppleheimer). The Eppleheimers were Lake Odessa residents several years ago. when Don was the township agricultural agent in a Kellogg Foundation program. which ran for five years. They and their three sons lived on Bonanza Road. Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of Harry and Izolo Dunn of Bedford in southern Barry County. She graduated at Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. She taught in three high schools before joining the MSU Cooperative Extension service. She served the U.S. State Department in Vietnam, and then served the Extension service in Manistee, Mason and Lake counties. She retired to East Lansing. Memorial services were held on Monday. March 15 to Peoples Church. The local Historical Society met on Thurs­ day evening of last week with Margaret Barondess showing slides of select bridges and relating interesting stories of their preser­ vation. Marie Pickens and Virginia Yonkers were the evening’s hosteses. The society has a work day scheduled for this Saturday, provid­ ed the weather is cooperative. At midweek this seems doubtful. A men’s breakfast was held at Fellowship Hall last Saturday morning with Cindy Faulkner of Ionia’s Crisis Center speaking on their services to mothers of need who receive counseling and layettes. The Depot Dance was held last Saturday night. Fred Morris won a clock as a door prize. Larry Mascho won a certificate for $20 worth of ice cream. Tom Reiser won a cash prize and Sandra Runyan won a ceramic gift from Village Craft Shop. Valuable Seminar “Why a Will Is Not Enough” S will alone can subject your family to long delays, costly expenses and may limit access to the assets in your estate. Al this seminar, you’ll leam how a living trust helps you: ■ Avoid probate costs—and keep your money for your family ■ Reduce federal estate taxes ■ Ensure your family has help managing your estate “WHY A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH” Monday, March 22,1993 7:30 p.m. Hastings Country Club G«s( Speaker: Attorney Ben Fowler, Sr. Partner Borre, Peterson, Fowler & Peens - Grand Rapids Call today for reservations—seating is limited. A.G Edwards INVESTMENTS SINCE 1887 50 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Ask for Linda Richmond (616) 456-3100 or 1-800-688-3113 WrrtwSiPC W AG EMM 4 M Me �( FROM TIME TO TIME~ The Prairieville Press by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Prairieville Press was founded by A.N. Higgins in (he 1880s. Prairieville was a lively town in the late 19th and early 20th century. In 1841, the township was called Spaulding, but was changed to Prairieville in 1847 when Orangeville Township became a separate government unit. The village of Prairieville was once called Fulton and a post office was established there on March 8, 1837. The name was changed from Fulton to Prairieville on Dec. 18, 1853. Charles W. Spaulding was the first postmaster. The Pennisular Hotel was built by Hiram Lewis, brother of "Yankee" Bill Lewis, in 1841. This hotel burned and was rebuilt in 1868 by L H Shedd. The hotel was the center of the community. It was a stagecoach stop, it served food and drink and was a gathering place for the town. By 1888 its role had changed. The hotel closed and it became a place where one could get a drink and probably find a game of cards. It ceased all operations in 1891. The north w mg was moved across the street and became McLeay Hall, then Town Hall. This was tom down in September 1961. A se­ cond pan of the hotel was also moved across the street and was used a furniture store. The remaining portion, on the east side of the street, was used for a print shop. This was to become the home of the Prairieville Press. At the lime A.N. Higgins started the Prairieville Press, the village had much to of­ fer and was a very busy place. There was a hardware store, a general store, a clothing store, a meat market, a creamery, (off and oni. doctors, a school, churches, a furniture store and undertaker, a sawmill and planing mill, a blacksmith shop, a farm implement store, a grocery store, a barber, and an Odd­ fellows' Society. Mr. Higgins published a "newsy" paper and it had good circulation. About 1916, Mr. Higgins look Mr. Bailey as a partner. The paper was published into the 1920s. The price of the paper in 1896 (the population was ap­ proximate!) 20U) was 50 cents per year. In 1897 it went up to 75 cents per year and a bit later the price went up to $1 per year. A hand written receipt issued to John Killick of Route I. Doster, dated Feb. 15, 1916. was for the amount of $4 for one year’s subscription to Breeder's Gazette, Fruit Belt. Detroit Times and one year of the Prairieville Press arrears, and one year Prairieville Press in advance from April 4. 1916 to April 1918. It was signed Higgins and Bailey. The let­ terhead read: "The Prairieville Press, a Live Wire in a Smail Town. Our Motto: Live and Let Live." Following are some excerpts from the Prairieville Press, from copies in the Bernard Museum. Delton. The museum has a number of the old papers on file. The earliest dates are from 1896 and the latest from 19)6. The ar­ ticles reflect the chatty style of the newspaper, give a picture of life in Prairieville and a sam­ ple of wares available at the local business establishments at the turn of the century. The grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure has not been changed from the original printings. PrairieviHe Press, Friday Sept. 25. IBM: The annual meeting of the Barry, Hope, Orangeville and Prairieville Horse Detective Association will be held at Delton Saturday. Sept. 26. Signed by William Elliott and C. W. Backus, secretary Morris Van Antwerp, the head clerk at Cairns and Brown's, spent the Sabbath with friends at Cooper, and on his return, reaching Pine Lake in the early hours of Monday morn­ ing. he became lost, owning no doubt to some persons turning the lake around so that he didn't recognize the familiar landmarks for sometime. However, he reached home in time to show up for business. William Cooper and wife were in town Monday. and the former was a caller at this office. He tells us that neither he nor his wife have hilly recovered from the electrical shock that damaged their home recently. They will leave Delton for western New York this NELSON'S !XmasatyJghj n If Come fl unlucky number, so you will be unlucky if Prairieville Press you are not there, for the ladies will have their 1-12-1912 Il.r.l, • boxes filled with good things to eat that only a "Wood for Farmers" I W vvnv Jack Harkaway Mriea, Alfrr series »» farmer’s wife knows how to prepare. (or those who can draw it themselves) SBsailiWSito tafCtasrejj After a bountiful supper, we will tell you I have a quantity of good second growth some things about our order that will be of seasoned, mixed wood, drawn out of the field great profit to you. All are invited to come. If in a good place to load and will make the price Il Salad Set*., Berry Set*. Cake Flatet. II you do not come, you will be sorry you did $1.25 a cord. ■ full Chiistma* liaf not. meeting the Gleaner Committee. It embraces almost all kinds of timber, from Fay Norwood won the Thanksgiving turkey basswood to hickory, but is largely elm and that has of late adorned the front window of black ash. but 1 find that there is no wood that •■the 0-1l-«a«. George Dinkel's store. will hold a fire longer in a heating stove than a The Thanksgiving dance at Maccabee Hall solid piece of seasoned growth seasoned elm GBORGB H. NBL8ON. was well attended and the music was fine. D.W. Shepherd Delton. R.l. Prairieville. Mich J. Albertson of Cedar Creek has rented the The Prairieville Press did an extensive blacksmith shop and will be ready to accom­ amount of advertising for the merchants and modate the public after Dec. I. businesses of the village. On Friday. March think our bank will not be in operation as soon Someone who attended the service at the 5. 1897 the Press carried an advertisement for as was expected. Looks like another Sherlock M.E. Church last Sunday evening, traded Cairns and Brown for nine bars of Lenox soap Holmes story. lanterns and left an exceedingly poor one in its for 25 cents, one gallon of table syrup for 18 Prairieville Press place. The one who traded will please return cents, one pound of mixed candy for 6 cents, Friday, Nov. 22, 1912 the same to the church, as it belongs to the one pound of oatmeal for 11 cents, women's "Telephone Notice to Patrons" janitor. Ross Perigo. corsets for 75 cents, and wool overshirts for In 1905, the *ocal line connecting the If the C.K.& S. Railroad continues to have men for 35 cents. Det Blackman's Grocery Cloverdale. Delton and Hickory Comers cen­ a series of collisions, it will soon be an up-tostore, L.L. Loveland’s Hardware Store and trals with Prairieville was built by popular date road. Temple and Nelson's store. subscription of 85 cents each by each of the If the weather stays good a few days longer, Temple and Nelson sold footwear, subscribers, then having telephone, a few did the farmers will finish husking their com in blankets, gloves and mittens. L.L. Loveland not pay. Now this line must be repaired or this locality. and Son sold men's wear. The Goss Furniture abandoned at once, there is already a repair People in this locality are taking advantage Company, whose manager. Elon Clement, bill of about $20. which has been guaranteed of the fine skating. was also an undertaker, advertised in the by S.R. Rogers and A.M. Nevins, as the com­ Prairieville Press Prairieville Press that the store was now the mittee has never received any compensation Dec. 8, 1911 Prairieville Furniture Store. Elon Clement and it does not feel like spending very many Daily arrivals of Christmas goods and by would maintain his role as manager and more days to try to collect money. But the the time this paper reaches you, we will have undertaker. J. Adriansen was a farm imple­ committee will still act and on the same a regular Christmas store. Having waited for ment dealer. salary, if each subscriber and line who has not the large Chicago clearance sales, we were In the Prairieville Press on Friday. June 8. paid anything will pay then 85 cents apiece, able to select the best bargains we have ever 1906, the Drummond Hotel advertised for but they will no go and try to collect this seen and are going to give you the benefit. business and Elon Clement had channged money. It has got to come voluntarily. Watch our space in this paper for special an­ from the furniture business and undertaking, Prairieville Press nouncements. There is going to be something purchasing the wagon repair and woodwork­ Dec. 23, 1910 doing. ing shop of John Crump. "Four Score Years and Ten" Sweaters for holiday gifts can be bought at a To read the old issues of the Prairieville Grandma Ritchie celebrated her 90th birth­ nrw low price. See ad on third page. Press is to take a trip back into the past of this day on the 16th of December at her peaceful little town and learn to know the peo­ "At VanHorn’s" daughter's. Mrs. Mark Norris. Her other two You wil’ find the most blankets and robes ple who once lived there. One also gets a pic­ daughters. Mrs. Margaret Mullen, Mrs. ture of the man A.N. Higgins and hi^ you ever saw in one place in southern Barry Sarah Smith and other relative look dinner philosophy of “Live and Let Live. " County, at one time, and the nicest patterns as with her. Sources: History of Allegan and Barry well. I can sell you a good blanket for $3.50; a She was happily surprised by a shower of Counties. 1880; Years Gone By. Prosper G. good stable blanket for $1.50. A beautiful line post cards from friends, which she received Bernard, M.D.. 1967; Bernard Historical of robes for $4.50 to $9. Come in and see this with heartfelt thanks, wishing them as much Society and Museum Newsletters; Delton. stock. happiness as they brought to her. Volumes 930 and 932.; Michele T. Boniface 1 want your trade and am running a harness She received cards from Prairieville. Tsuji, Editor who gave permission to use her shop that is right and at rock bottom prices. Delton. Yankee Springs. Middleville. research and materials. D.l. VanHorn. Vicksburg. Ann Arbor. Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. "I lake this way of thinking my friends, as 1 never expect to meet them all here again. but at least 1 hope to meet them ail above and in union, sing the Savior's love." "The Coming Concert" A progressive town is known byt he enter­ tainment it patronizes. In the past, many fake medicine shows have had large audiences, which did no one any good. Now. on Dec. 29, Join our exciting Sales Team! We're looking you listen to a good concert by the Boys Or­ for a few special people to sell Heavy Duty chestral of Plainwell, every member an ar­ Lubricants, Fuel Conditioners, Paints and tiste. Let us show our appreciation by our at­ Coatings. If you are a hard worker, we want tendance on what will give an uplift for the YOU! Since 1911 we have been proudly better, as well as purer things of life No one • Hastings Reminder who ever attended a good concert, or a lecture serving the Farm Market, Contractors and • Hestmge Benner • Mootings Weekender or a sermon, but was the better for it. Truckers. If you have a strong desire to • Communty Adwsor "Passing of an Old Landmark" develop and manage your own sales terri­ Mershtf The double log house known as the old • Bettie Creek tory then we want YOU! Our farm cus­ Squire Woodman homestead, is now owned Shopper News tomers get extended payment terms. Ear­ • Lakewood News by Mary A. Woodman Jones and M.T. Jones. nings unlimited. Home nights. Protected • MkkMe/Catatona The logs decayed and commenced to tumble Sm & News territory. No Investment. We’re the Cendown, becoming dangerous to man and stock. • Maple VMey News Pe-Co oil company and we're growing! We reluctantly concluded the old house must You'll like working with the best ... best go. Isaac DeBack and Clinton Castle con­ pucea u h sented to raze the old house to the ground for products, best people! 24 HOURS-A-DAY half the spoils. 7 DAVS-A-WEEK We don’t know the exact age of either part of the house. Franklin Patton told the writer many years before Mr. Patton passed to the great beyond that he was present at the raising of the north part of the old house when he was a boy. The first attempt to raise the logs they only raised about one half of the body, not having enough men to raise the logs. They ad­ journed the raising to a future day and sent to Hastings, then a small village, for men to come and help complete the raising. At the second attempt, they completed the Parents of children who will be five years old by December 1,1993 are requested to job. Samuel C. Woodman removed from register their youngsters now tor Kindergarten classes that will begin with the start of Williams Co.. Ohio, with a five-oxen team, school August 31, 1993. Registration dates are March 24, 25, and 26. from 8:30 a.m. came to this town in January 1846, bought this 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at the school nearest to where they live. The dates for home of a man by the name of Rogers, who registration this year are the same as Parent-Teacher conferences for the convenience had purchased it of the government and we of parents VISION AND HEARING suppose built the log house in the woods. Mrs. It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child to registration but it is necessary to Jones was then one and a half years of age. bring the child's birth certificate as a copy must be kept with the child's school record The most of her iife has been spent at the old Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and will be given appointments home. It brings tears to her eyes to see the for screening. The vision and hearing screening will be done by staff from the Barry County Health Department. This screening will take place in the Barry Intermediate ground vacant where she has seen and ex­ School District office located at 535 W. Woodlawn Ave. and will take approximately ten perienced the pleasures and sorrows of a minutes per child. Appointments will be made the week of May 3, 1993. lifetime. Her father and brothers built the I nnnv NUUK e A Tk* week, when they will visit relatives and friends. Don't trifle away time when you have cholera morbus or diarrhoea. Fight them in the beginning with DeWitt's Cholea and Colic Cure. You don’t have to wait for results, they are instantaneous and leaves the bowels in healthy condition. Temple and Nelson. Archie Anderson has purchased the timber on Warren Williams' forty by Mud Lake and will cut the same immediately. Prairieville Press Dec. 7. 1906 The stores about tewn begin to take on the holiday appearance and no town in the state does better than Prairieville in providing suitable gifts for Christmas. Now, if you want anything not found in stock they will get it for you — any special article of merchandise, cooks, religious or otherwise, will be secured if you leave your order. Be generous with your home merchants, who are al so much pains to please you with holidays goods. Prairieville Press Friday, March 8. 1907 "Mrs. Morehouse regains her children ' The whole was in a furor of excitement Fri­ day causaed by the abduction of Mrs. Morehouse's two little girls, Floy age 5. and Pauline, age 2 years, by their father. Ezra Morehouse. Mrs. Morehouse had gone to Hastings to take her music lesson and the children were left with their grandmother. Mrs. Doster. He rushed in and grabbed both children and started down the road without a wrap or anything on their heads and there was a carriage down the road waiting for him. It is presumed he had wraps in the carriage for them. The little children were screaming so hard they could be heard a long distance and after they had driven a distance w ith the horses and carriage, the rest of the trip was made with an auto. Mr. Morehouse did not reach his destination. Lima. Ind., in the auto, which refused to go. and a farmer's rig was secured and the officers had reached Lima before he and the children arrived. The children were brought home by their mother. It may be expected a more detailed state­ ment of affairs would appear in "The Graphic." but. when the end comes, it may be a tragedy or a farce, we will endeavor to give the facts without sensational headlines or yellow colored comments. More attention is being paid to Mr. Morehouse than he deserves and surely the public can wait until the facts in the suit for divorce become public, which it is said will be quite as sensational as those developed in the Thaw trial. After all, it mayhave a tragic ending. You cannot tell what delusions are finding a home in Mr. Morehouse's Head. — The Barry County Graphic (also pubisbed by A.N. Higgins in Delton) Wanted: District Managers to post signs, advertise and distribute sample. Salary $18 weekly, $3 per day for expenses. State age and present employment. Ideal Shear Co., 39 Randolph St.. Chicago. The scarcity of snow has greatly impeded the drawing sawlogs from Underhill's wood here to the sawsmili. There has been a force of men drawing across Pleasant Like for about three weeks, and from there they will be conveyed here on trucks. The promoter and cashier of our new Fanners Bank having absconded. 1 rather the Beautiful | Sr'i T,ii« Seu. rwii. The Prairieville Press print shop, located in the remains of the old Prairieville Peninsula Hotel, built by Hirim Lewis. Pictured are A.N. Higgins, publisher, with Blanche Higgins his daughter, and Louisa Strabut. s'"" >> LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME CAREER?! BS F 948-4450 Call 1-800-553-1891 and ask for Randa HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP • For 1992-93 School Year Registration • south part of the house about 60 years ago. Her childhood was spent here, she was mar­ ried in this house, cared for her father and mother in their last years and followed them to their resting place from this old home. Some of the timer of the last pan of the house will be used by Mr. DeBack in building an addition to his bam. Also, some oi the beams or joists are used by B. Hovener on the uncle Peter Castle farms. Mary and M.T. Jones. A hand-written receipt issued to John Killick in 1916, part of which was for subscriptions to the Prairieville Press. Prairieville Press, Dec. 8. 1911 "Box Social" The Ancient Order of Gleaners will hold a Box Social Wednesday evening Dec 13. at the Grange Hall m Orangeville. As 13 is an GESELL SCREENING A second appointment will be made for the Gesell Kindergarten Screening which will be done on April 27. 28. or 29. The Gesell Screening, which will take 15 minutes to complete, is designed to be a measure of the child's development in speech, motor skills and social maturity. The Gesell Screening will be done by Hastings teachers in the Central Elementary library between 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The information gained from both screenings is important in enabling the school to provide the very best program for the needs of the individual child. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Parents are also asked to bring immunization record when registering. Immunization must be complete by the start of school in the Fail. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold an immunization clinic on May 5. 1993 to assist parents who have not completed the necessary immunization Persons who desire additional information about registration or screening should contract one of the elementary Principals: Central Elementary School - David Arnold....................... 948-4423 Northeastern Elementary School • Mark Mulder............ 948-4421 Pleasantview Elementary School • Jo Stebbins..............758-3361 Southeastern Elementary School - Chris Warren........... 948-4419 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18. 1993 Southeastern kids interview history-makers Ryan Eltzroth displays some of the things that commemorate his grandfather Gordon Trick’s time in the military. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer History might be dry and uninteresting to some young people, but Southeastern teacher Cindy Wilcox has a program that makes the past come up close and personal to the youngsters. Each year, the students in her fifth-grade class choose from a variety of topics in history to research. One of the most interesting parts of the program for the children is interviewing family members who were part of what the children have been reading in the history books. They could be grandfathers who might have served in Korea or Viet Nam or uncles or aunts who served in Saudi Arabia. All bring new insights into "history." ' Interviewing is of particular interest to the children," Wilcox said. "It connects the children to history through their family." The children studied things such as fighter planes. Hitler, the Berlin Wall, Pearl Harbor, Norway or gold bullion. One student enjoyed a visit to the Kalamazoo Air Museum as part of his re­ search on fighter planes. Also, as part of the experienc.e each student writes to a veteran. Cindy said. She remarked on a common theme that the veterans sound when they write back to the students. "They all say education is important, tell the children to stay away from drugs and they all tell how important freedom is," she said. Cindy was struck that the veterans, none of whom knew each other, all told the children basically the same things, and told them that 'kids like you* make the veterans* contribution to the security of our nation worthwhile. Interviewing family members was quite revealing to the students, Wilcox said, with the kids perhaps finding out that their father, grandfather or uncle had an exciting time in their travels for the military. "The students read a book. "Snow Treasure." which tells the story about a group of Norwegian children who helped smuggle millions of dollars worth of gold bullion out of Nazi-occupied Norway," Wilcox said. "Written during the height of World War II. the story shows bow even the young can help in the fight against a hated invader. It also shows how these same children display remarkable bravery." The story is believed to be true, though there is no actual proof. Wilcox has been using the program for the last eight years, and said it is one the students enjoy and remember. Brad Scon stands by the large display about fighter planes that he produced. Part of his research was a trip to the Kalamazoo Air Museum. Woodland News Tuesday afternoon, the Woodland Woman’s Study Club met at the Woodland Lions Den. Jim Kinsey, district ministerial executive for the Church of the Brethren, who lives on Jordan Lake, talked to the ladies about story telling. Kinsey has both taken and taught classes on story tilling and is active in the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society. He said the Bible is the greatest and biggest story book every written, but stories come from al) kinds of people and backgrounds. He told stories from Africa, his own family, and other sources. After Kinsey had finished his talk, refreshments were served and each lady was asked to tell a short story or joke. Last week was a period of sudden late heavy snows and winds. Roads around Woodland were drifted worse than they had been all winter on two or three different days. The bad storm that traveled up the Atlantic Coast, causing terrible damage, only caused bad winds and serious drifting of the snow already on the ground here, but traveling was Jon Purdum, Jason Sandusky, Amy Miller, Tony Fryklend, Dana Reed, Heather Richie, Nicole Matthews, Luke Holston, (third row) Brad Scott, Denny Walters, Adam Winegar, Danyelle Eaton, Matt Lawrence, Mike Bassett, Ryan Eltzroth and Scott Billings. Southeastern students in Cindy Wilcox’s fifth grade class have finished a unique history unit, complete with research and interviews. Class members are (front row, left to right) Sara Hammond, Caroline Davis, Cazie Ismirie, Patricia Strow, Lacy Pittelkow, Brian Anderson, Shelly Griggs, (second row) Michelle Griggs shows a Berlin Wail she constructed. She knew the wall came down on Nov. 9, 1989. by Catherine Lucas difficult most days dflhc week. Sunday lots of people did not get to church or out for any other reason. On Monday evening, a very small group of ladies attended the annual Zion Lutheran ladies lenten service. Lorraine Freed la nd led a Bible study and Frances Reuther played a piano accompaniment for some group sing­ ing. There was no speaker this year. Friedland announced that the Zion Lutheran Women will help sponsor a missionary pro­ gram at Zion Lutheran Wednesday. March 31, at 7 p.m. Waino and Sylvia Aukee will present a program about their missionary work in Papua. New Guinea. The mis­ sionaries now are on leave and are living in Holland, Mich. A coffee fellowship will follow the program. The mother-child banquet is being planned for the day after Mother’s Day in May. and a fall bazaar date of Oct. 16 has been set. Phil Everett was a special guest of the Woodland Lions Club at the first March meeting. He owns a business in Woodland. Jim Kinsey speaks to the Woodland Woman’s Study Club about story telling. Everett Engineering, that has in 10 years spread to three buildings on North Main Into Custom Interiors • 10% Off All Carpet “ Dondra Kirkendall shows window treatments. [YU mCI • 10% Off Vinyl Tile Stock or Special Order . 10.20% Off Wallpaper • 10% Off All Linoleum . 20% Off Window Stock or Special Order Treatments • 10% Off Hardwood , 54,% off Remnants • 10% Off Area Rugs Hazel Brown shows linoleum. FRIENDS DON E LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK FREE IN-STORE DECORATING ASSISTANCE Door Prizes • Kays Famous Cookies Kathy Brown shows one of the wallpaper books SALE STARTS MONDAY, MARCH 15 and ENDS FRIDAY. MARCH 26th Create your own Window Treatment Seminar Monday, March 22 • 7:00 P.M. • Price *10°° Kay Willard shows just one of the many styles of area rugs. Pubfcshers of ______________ Call for information...______________ • • • • “Continuing the tradition of The Prettiest Homes in Town tn George H. Broun. ’ • • • • Jerry Yonkers shows one ol the many ceramic tiles. Barb DeDecker shows one of the sale carpets Hastngs Remnder Hasungs Banner Hastngs Weekender Communty Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MckSevAe/Caiedona Sen & News Maple Valey News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 OAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 Street. Everett employees 10 people and does tool and work. He has a draftsman, a tool engineer and five machinists among his employees. He just acquired a metal cutting machine that uses electrified copper wire to cut metal. The company builds fixtures, dies and pro­ totype parts and the special machines to manufacture those parts for the companies for which they are developed They now work for basically a half-dozen companies and have done work for the automotive industry, business machine manufacturers, furniture' manufacturers and other industries. Everett said he is now looking for a steady product that can be produced as a base income. Lions Club President George Speas an­ nounced that Woodland Lion Tim Allen' recently received an awrrd as Battle Creek’ Paramedic of the Year from the Battle Creek VFW. ’ Allen is a paramedic who works both with the Lifecare Ambulance in Battle CReek and the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Allen and his wife. Cheryl, who is Woodland Township clerk, were guests at the awards dinner, at which he received the award. The Allens have two young daughters. Beth and Katie, who attend Woodland Elementary and Junior High School. Allen has lived in Woodland Township for 16 years. He has worked for a little over two years for the Battle Creek ambulance and has spent much of his spare time helping with the Lakewood Community Ambulance since it was organized in Woodland. Allen has been a Woodland Township fireman for 13 years. When asked why he got the award. Allen modestly said he thought it was what he had not done. He had not gotten in any trouble. At the same dinner, the Battle Creek VFW also presented the Battle Creek policeman of the year and Battle Creek fireman of the year awards. The third combied Lakewood Ministerial Lenten service was at Hope Church of the Brethren Sunday evening The Rev. Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren See WOODLAND NEWS, page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18, 1993 — Page 11 Honor Roll Hastings High School ♦♦♦ Second marking period, which ended Jan. 22 SENIORS * High Honors, 3.5 to 4.0 Michelle Bechler. Stacy Bcukema*. Valeric Biair. Angela Born. Tammy Bridgman. Thomas Brighton*, Christopher Carpenter*. Ashley Cole, Michael Cook. Malyka dcGoa. Kara Endsley*. Holly Forbes. Alison Gcrgcn*. Jason Gole, Stefania Grbcic, Tara Hillary. Jessica Jackson. Edith Kortekaas, Michelle Ixatherman, Dione Lenz. Kristen McCall. Monica Mellen, Eugene Miller. April Owen, Nathan Robbc. Tammi Snore. Anthony Snow*. David Solmcs, Lisa Storms. Daniel Styf*. Bradly Thayer, Kathleen Vos. Benjamin Washburn and Cherish Wetzel. SENIORS - Honors, 3.10 to 3.49 Chelsea Adams. David Andrus. John Bell. Jeremy Bennett, Paul Buchanan, Tonya Carlson. Kelly Casey, Chcrie Cotant, Anne Endsley. Pamela Emswilcr, Nathan Frye. Anna Garrett. Patricia Hutauruk. Kristina Javor. Sue Kidder, Ryan Madden, Erin Merritt. Christopher Morgan, Rebecca Newton. Joel Norris, Jennifer Parker, Ben Rhodes, Jill Rhodes. Adelia Sears. Gift Sinthuphan, Aaron Spencer, Jennifer Storm, April Tobias. Robyn Wallace, Chad Warren. Joseph Westra and Anthony Williams. SENIORS - Honorable mention, 3.0 to 3.09 Jonathon Andrus. Mandy Berg, Holly Bryan, Kelsey Crutlenden, Miranda Freridge. Bradley Gardner, Brad Gee, Joshua Gonzales, Jefferson Haywood, Shayne Horan, Jason Karas. Antje Kunisch, Matthew McDonald, Ryan Olchcskc, Darrell Slaughter, Jody Stafford and Yuka Toyota. JUNIORS * High honors 3.5 to 4.0 Christian Alkcma, Michael Baker, Richard Bax. Diane Bell. Rachel Brighton, Matthew Cassell, Matthew Christy, Jennifer Conrad, Nicole Cooklin, Kariana Cullen, Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferris*, Eugene Haas, Amy Haight, Matthew Hartman*, Luke Haywood, Erin Horning. Lucas Johnson, Jason Kaiser, Theresa Kelly. lx>ma Kilmer, Scott Krueger*, Kathryn Iwarkin. Lori McKcough*. Benjamin Moskalik, Shala O'Grady*, Katie Parker, Arloa Raffler, Aaron Rankin, Tracy Reynolds, Wilhelm Rumpf, Gary Sanlnocencio, Shellie Schantz, Michael Shade, Gordon Shaw, Julianna Solmes, Sarah Thomas, Christy VanOoy. Jeanna Willard, Chris Young, Alyce Zimmerman* JUNIORS - Honors 3.10 to 349 Joseph Bender, Martha Billmeyer, Sarah Czindcr, David Hammond, Benjamin Hughes, Daniel James, Carrie Jones, Sara Kenfield, Jon Lester, Audra Lewis,' Brandi Lydy, Tracy Moore, Robert Sanlnocencio, Jennifer Scharping, Stephanie Simpson, Christopher Stafford. Jeremy Strouse, Derek VanDenburg. Lori Vaughan WOODLAND NEWS...continued from page 10 Church preached from Psalms. The choir of the host church sang and there was a lot of singing by the congregation. Allbright said the Chruch of the Brethren and some other churches had just published a new hymnal, which was used at Hope Church of the Brethren, and some hymns new to him and those of the congregation who were from other churches, were sung at the service. Allbright also said it was not loo difficult for the large crowd to learn the new hymns because the musicians were well prepared. He said the service was very well attended despite high winds that had caused heavy drifts on side roads all day Sunday. The March 21 Sunday evening service will be al Woodbury United Brethren in Christ Church with the Rev. Leroy Griffin of Hope Brethren Church preaching. On March 28. a combined Lenten service will be held al Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coals Grove with either Geri or Cart Litchfield of Woodland and Welcome Cor­ ners United Methodist Churches preaching. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held the monthly missionary dinner Wednesday at noon, despite constant snow and badly drif­ ting roads. There were 11 people al the din­ ner. at which Lillian Vandecar and Barbara Dalton were hostesses. Because of the weather, the society did not hold a meeting after the dinner. All of the ladies got home safely , but some of them just barely , before their roads and driveways drifted shut until they could be plowed on Thursday. Muriel Pierce had carpel tunnel surgery on her second wrist at Pennock Hospital on Monday. The Woodland Township Library received three new mysteries and a true crime book last week. The mysteries were “Degree of Guilt" by Richard North Patterson. “Mitigating Cir­ cumstances" by Nancy Tay lor Rosenberg and "McNally’s Risk” by the popular Lawrence Sanders. I can't say anything about the fira two. as I have not read them yet. except that they were chosen by the book clubs. “McNally’s secret " is the third of a series set in Florida by Sanders, and it is as good as the first two McNallys are. The true crime. “Everything She Ever Wanted." is by the top writer in that field. Ann Rule, and is one of her best. It is about several related cases in the Atlanta. Georgia area, all involving the same woman in one way or another This time Ann Rule did not write about a scriel killer, but about a very selfish woman and the trouble she caused in several families. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, of which several Woodland people arc members, met at the Lake Manor dining room Thursday evening. The speaker was Margaret Barondess, an archaeologist and an­ thropologist for the Michigan State Depart­ ment of Transportation. She showed slides and talked about the history of bridges in Michigan and historic bridges in Ionia County JUNIORS - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Kimberly Brandt. April Clawson. Andrew Cove, Kelly Eggers, Mary Elliott, Courtney Girrbach, Christopher Hill, Kim Hillary, Jennifer Hubbell, Matthew Johnston, Mark Lundquist. Jennifer Pierce, Angela Swihart. Jeannah Taylor, Jennifer VanAman SOPHOMORES - High Honor* 3.50 to 4.00 Rebecca Andersen*. Clarissa Bowman, Cal Casey*, Emily Cassell*. Derek Chandler*. Danielle Cook, Amy Cramer, Charily Crutlenden. Faith Davis, Marie DeWitt*. Danielle Dipcrt*. Deborah Evans, Emilce Finch*, Angela Fruin, Danielle Gole, Nicole Greenfield, Rachel Griffin*, Sabrina Haywood, Denise Heath, Kimberly Hoxworth, Kevin Hubert, Joseph James*, Amanda Jennings*, Mark Kaiser, Jeremy Kelly, Joey Kidder, Jennifer King, Sarah McKeough, Holly Miller, Amanda Morgan, Toni Norris, Tony Norris, Georg Rumpf, Melissa Schreiner. Thomas Sorenson. Jennifer Warren, Andrea Wilbur*. Kari Yoder SOPHOMORES - Honor* 3.10 to 3.49 Stacey Ballard, Kathleen Bell, Jason Beeler, Jennifer Boniface, Laura Boucher, Mark Bowman, Jennifer Coats, Charles Davis, Ryan Finch, Mark Furrow, Michelle Gole, Gretchen Golnek, Joshua Hanford, Melissa Higgins. Stacy Hull, Marc Jarvis, Malt Kirkendall, Laura Koons, Michelle Lancaster, Nicholas Lewis, Alison Ixiflus, Scott Long, Scott McKelvey, Shannon Miller, Curtis Morgan, Christin Ossenheimer, Justin Reid, Robert Rooney, Mindy Schaubel, Amber Shattuck, Daniel Sherry, Tangie Shriver, Spring Silsbee, Larry Smith, Eric Sorenson, Kyle Stewart, Danyell Thornton, Michael Toburen, Michelle VandenBoss, Amy Witzel, Rcbcccah Zombor SOPHOMORES - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Jeremy Allerding, Kari Baker, Gordon Bivens, Dennis Count, Clayton Edger, Tiffany Everett, Angela Hall, Melissa Hammond, Michelle McCausey, Amy Merritt, Jenny Myers, Brian Preston, Jason Rayner, Tawyna Rook, Michael Storms. Todd Thunder, Michael Wilson, Stacy Workman FRESHMEN - High Honor* 3.50 to 4.00 Robin Acker*. Rickey Argo, Jcnae Bailey, Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch, Ronny Barnes, Kelly Bcllgraph, Matthew Birman, Kathryn Brandi. Jaime Brookmcycr, Sara Casarez, Meredith Cole, Damian deGoa*. Jenny Dukes.Shawn Elmer, Deborah Griffin, Emily Hartman, David Henney, Joshua Hill, Shasta Horning*. Seth Hutchins, Nicole Karmes, Sharyn Kauffman, Bctsie Keeler, Christy LaJoyc, Colleen Loftus, Angela Lyons. SarahMcKcivey, Sarah McKinney, Katie Metzger*. Bradley Miller, ChriNorris*. Camilla Park, Robert Redburn*. Lisa Reynolds*, Joshua Robinson*, Angela Sarver, Aaron Schantz*. Eleanore Schroeder, Jami Scobey, Corey Sccber, Jeremy Shade, Keri th Sherwood, Kimberly Sloan*. Stacy Strouse. Matthew Styf, Carrie V irncy, Julie Vos, Jennifer Wclcher, Christa Wetzel FRESHMEN - Honor* 3.10 to 349 Elizabeth Bates, Erin Bechler, Craig Bowen, Chad Greenfield, Renae Gulchess, Christina Guteridge. Levi Haight, Heather Hamilton, Andrew Hubbard, Frederick Jiles, Jordan Karas, Chad Keizer, Tammi Kelly, Stacy Larke, Kelli Loftus, Leslie Merriman. Roy Miller, Thomas Moore Jr., Candace Norris, Chad Price, Steven Ramsey, Dean Rcplogle, Roxanne Rooney, Michael Stormes, Holly Thompson, Dean Williams, Crystal Wilson FRESHMEN - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Rebecca Abson, Amanda Acheson, Chris Allen, Rhiannon Bassett, Timothy Bird, Anthony Bolthouse, Morgan Brill, Dana Davis, Joyelle Endres, Theodore Griffith, Melinda Kelly, Joshua Leary, Travis Moore, Jonathon Olmsted, Jodi Orman, Angie Patterson, Kerri Rugg, Deanna Sawyer, Brian Seymour, Elizabeth Slocum, Mashell Tibble, Erica Tracy. Derek Velte, Susan Walton, Wcndi Wilson •Indicates 4.00 TK board delays decision on school chief's salary by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Educa­ tion last week decided to postpone a decision on Superintendent Steve Garren’s salary. After Garren's evaluation in January, the board voted only 4-3 in favor of renewing his contract for just one year. The three members who opposed the con­ tract extension. President Jan Siebesma. Vice President Wendy Romph and Secretary Wan­ da Hunt, indicated that Garren was not in-tune to the district’s needs. They said they were also unhappy with his management style, which they termed as "hands-off.” However, the four members who supported Garrett. Treasurer Don Williams and Trustees Dan Parker. Rick Roth and Gary VanElst. said that Garrett had accomplished all of the tasks the school board had given him. They said they also felt that it was unfair to evaluate him on completion of priorities that hadn’t been set by the school board. The Personnel Committee. headed by Dan Parker, made the recommendation that Gar­ rett’s salary be frozen at its current level. S74.967 annually. Then, once the board had set performance goals with measureable outcomes, the superintendent would be re-evaluated and could receive a perfomance raise that would be retroactive to the starting day of the new contract. June I. 1993. After some discussion, the item was tabled until Saturday. March 20. when the board will meet in closed session to determine Garren's compensation package for the upcoming year. Garren already has indicated that any raise he might receive would be given back to the district in light of the current financial situation. "This was a compromise." said Parker. "It would give the board a chance to set goals and then evaluate Garrett’s accomplishments." Church pipe organ is back in service After a major renovation of the pipe organ chamber at Hastings First United Methodist Church, the organ is now ready for use and its music re-dedicated. A special service of music is planned for the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday . March 21. Many contributions have been received for the renovation project, from individuals and families. The Chancel Choir. Bell Choir and the organist. Rob Styberski will dedicate their performances to the memory of Darla Borton. Helen Burkey. Bessie Smith. Del Heath, and in honor of all those who have given to the fund. The Reuter Organ was installed in the church in 1967 and has 24 ranks and 1.309 pipes. It will now be in use each Sunday for the church worship services. Hastings Middle School ❖ Second marking period, wkick ended Ian. 22 8th Grade - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 •Jodi songer. •Elena Mellen, *Rcbccca M ep ham, *Malancc, *Teague O'Mara, *Mike Krueger. ‘Elizabeth Lincolnhol. *Tammy Obrcitcr. ‘Colleen Woods, ‘Justin Walers, •Mcghann Murphy, ‘Melissa Craven. *Amy Doty. ‘Andrea Dreyer. *Janctte Jennings, Megan Pierce, Suzanne Schmader, Melissa Chadderdon, Jill Conrad. Emily Dipcrt, Josh Durkee, Martha Gibbons, Andrea Jones, Marisa Norris, Jason McCabe, Eric Soya, Lisa McKay, Michael Burghdo'f, Christin Holcomb, Abel Johnston, Casey King, Liza Courtney, Kristy Lambert, Teresa Swihart. Peter Lewis, Keri Schroeder, Felicity White, Shannon Carpenter. Kevin Cooney. Andy Ferris. Jordan Foreman. Adam Smith, Shannon Lundstrum, Darcie Bolo, Shauna Engelhard. Jason Fuller, Stephen Johncock. Nick Fcldpausch. Jamie Lambeth, Shauna Golyar, Angela Bunce. Ryan Leslie. Darcy Welton. Ryan Schnackenberg. Samantha Wade, Kevin Morgan, Jennifer Hayes. Jason Neymeiyer. Heather Miller, Alex Voss, Scott Potter. Erin Dudley. Amanda Hawbaker. 8th Grade - Honor* X10 to 349 Amanda Farmer. Ed Youngs. Victor Lewis, Jennifer Schranz, Stacey Martin, Keri Allyn, Brian Hubert, Danielle Krepps, Sarah Keller, Josh Storm, Ryan Scharping, Jason Windes, Andy Vankocvcring, Devan Endres, Damon Gonzales, Leslie McAlvey, Sarah Mepham. Joe Lyons, Mandy Russell, Lee A. Miller, Becky Shorkey, Gregg Mesecar, Rachel Nystrom, Katrina Waldren, Kristen Norris, Darik Anderson, Jay Bolthouse, Angie Erway, Joyce Griffith, Ron Uldriks. Jamie Mainstone, Nick Thornton, Chris Boucher, Stacey Bruce, Elizabeth LaJoye, Brandy Cunningham, Jon Lawrence, Scott Haire, Richard Holzmuller, Chad Howes. Jennifer Newton, Sarah Miles, Sossity Wolfe, Becky Swiatek, Nick Adams, Brian Berry, Amy Boger, Kim Gardner, Josh Hill. Rachel Hough. Sth Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Jerrid Velte, Erin Marsh, Shannon Mcllvain, Joe Sanders, Cassie Miller, Sarah McMellcn. Jessica Alkema, Kim Allen, Randy Lake, Deanna Bolo, Amanda Carr, Justin Dunkelberger, Eric Greenfield. 7th Grade * High Honors 330 to 4.00 •Carly Weiden, *Megan Schirmer, •Danielle Wildern, •Shannon Woodard, •Lesley Thornton, *Jeff Arnett, ‘Carley Case, •Becky Merriman, ‘Erika Ordiway, ‘Mylea DcGoa, ‘John DeWitt, ‘Seth Doe. ‘Emily Mead, *Joe Edger, ‘Sarah Hayes, ‘Traci Hcffelbower, *Alcisha Miller, Amy Robbc, Adam Taylor, Matt Toburen, Mark Arens, Adam Bancroft, Michelle Bies, Anne Burghdoff, Andy Courtright, Harry Dorcy, Rachel Dreyer, Melissa Meaney, Cynthia Hayes. Angela Newsted, Becca Keeler. Kim Yoder. Kim Sawdy, Katie Willison, Beau Barnum, Lindsey Pittelkow, Roxanne Bell, Sarah Bellgraph. Tim Rounds. Charissa Shaw, Amy Archambeau, Melissa Moore, Amy Belson. Alicia Franzone, Adam Gee, Cheryl Gibbons. Philip Gole, Laura McKinney, Chris Olmsted, Jessica Olmsted, Misha Neil, Rachel Young. Jennifer Lewis, Tye Casey, Jeremy Mallison, Katy Strouse, Erica West, Katie Thomas, Bess Lyons, Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony, James Birman, Lauren Reed. Josh Newton, Charlie Cove, Bob, Dixon Jr., Kyle Pohja. Jenny Norris, Kristen Hanshaw, Mike Jarvis, Lindsey Micel, Stephanie Jiles, Ginger SDELTON MOOSE LODGE #1649 llllBIBliMBBSmUiHBnnMIll BEST... You can get all this, and more from... MQM&POP'S ...proudly featuring American made appliances from...Amana, GE, Caloric, Crosley and more. XPMJAMnS 795-8950 Open Mon 1-8; Tues Thurs.-Fri. 11-6; Wed 11-8; Sat. 9-3 Paul Uldriks, Nancy Anger. Lisa Ralston, Jacob Miller, Nichole Bivens, Neta Burd, Sarah LaJoye, Jesse Davis, Kristen Sherwood, Benjamin Potter. Jolene Pasternack, Della Neymeiyer, David Rose, Charles Mead, Karah Smith. Jeremiah Moms. 6th Grade« High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 •Amy Songer. *Beth Arnett, • Alicia Cooney. *Josh Dickinson. *Jeff Doozan. ‘Adam Whitney. *David Parker, ‘Sally Edger. ‘Allyson Morgan. *Ryan Hawbaker. •Tara Stockham, • Karen Herbstreilh, ‘Levi Solmes, *Jon Styf, ‘Mike Lipstraw, *Aody Keller, *Zach Woodley. Amanda Strickland, Todd Schantz, Eric Meek. Andrea Larke, Erin Englehart. Derek Johnson, Mike Sheehan, Leslie Ockerman, Amber Reid, Katie Robinson, Heather Lawrence, Steven STotrs, Jon Selvig. AJ. O'Heran, Danika Dorcy, Sara Slagstad, Levi Bollhouse, Ashley Bowerman, Matt Bradley, Amber Christensen, Scott Sawyer, Brooke Rizor, Houston Malone, Laura Storm, Kari Gregory, Ken Thompson, Ben Anderson, Nick Remley, Monica Berry, Brooke Norris, Michael Wank, Anna Lewis, Suzanne Miller, Paul Redburn, Jessica Huss, Amanda Williams, Rebecca Johnston, Beau Mason, Nicole Earl, Silas Smith, Justin Gordenski, Ben Appleby. Sarah Byington, Brent Merritt, Christina Lancaster. Adam Furrow, Destiny Secber, Tia Harper. 6th Grade • Honor* 3.10 to 349 Josh Stevens, David Barnum, Crests Carpenter, Mike Nystrom, Sara Lewis, Stephanie Donalds, James Storms, Ty Greenfield, Cherie Baker, Megan Baker, Jenny Bergstrom, Elizabeth Lonergan, Charles Thomas, Sindi Felzke, Patti Stockham. Melissa Vincent, Terry Traister, Josh Warren, Jenny Smith, Bethany Miles, Jason Miller, Shasta Smith, Ron Solmes, Sarah Allerding, Elissa Koetje, Mistye Taylor, Josh Sheldon, Derek Spidel, Rusty Hawthorne, Eric Kidder, Natalie Acheson, Robert Cole, Brian Dunn, Stacey Parrow, Angela Boger, Naomi Nicholson. 6th Grade * Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Lisa Rosenberger, Jessica Taylor, Jesse MacKenzie, Tiffany Steward, Timothy Russell. Lisa Krammin, Ken Duke. Doug Swank. Ryan Markley. Autumn Shreffler. •Indicates 4.00 To Members of Hasting* Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 14, 1993 beginning at 9:00 a_m. DUANE L O’CONNOR, Secretary Now you can discover why over 10,000 people have come to Dr. Michael Flohr for all their medical eye care and eye wear services at Thomapple Ophthalmology. Because the caring doctor is offering you an eye health screening during Community Appreciation Day. for FREE. All he asks is that you bring a can of food or non-perishable food item to donate to our local food bank. That way you can help the wonderful community we all share. It's his way of saying thanks to the people of Barry County for their patronage. So join the celebration, and call 945-3866 for your eye health screening appointment today. You’ll help him help the needy, while you help yourself to expert care. Best Price! (1 block east of M-37, beside Faro's Pizza) 7th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Get an Eye Health Screening for FREE when you take part in our Conununity Appreciation Day. and 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville Evan Winkler. Eric McCarty. David Cole, Lisa Cooklin. Sarah Roush, Ryan Rude, Summer Gillons. Melissa Lancaster. Ben James. Ken Rose, Karen DeMott, Ed Vandcrmolen, Josh Cappon.k Chad Curtis, Randy Dell, Zach Deming. Garclt Gonzales, Zak Holston, Greg Marcussc, Tennille Walters. Beth Sonsmith, Ryan Willard, Doug Sarver. Michael McKeough, Trisha McKeough, Samantha Sanborn, Holly Goggins, Syndi Goodenough, Rachel Hammontree. Matt Moore, Ben O'Mara, Amanda Miller. Chris Stafford, Brooke Ulrich. Tyler Allerding. Amber Mikolajczyk. Jamie Kirkendall, Andrea Easey, Greta Higgins, Jeff Storrs, Tiffany Seymour, Seth Bender. Jessica Price. Noah Doyle, Jessica Robinson, Carrie Service. Screening Held Saturday. 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Cltiff of i fatpatieat Surgtrf Pennock Hospital •Sefrxkor. rot noudea • LtnWd oroortmerm ovotatte ■ Pressue cheat fa gkxjcomo ■ Caerj sonwxnco fa cataracts I Check tar aabeWt damage ■ Meal eram fa mocUa degenerate: ■ Check fa other eve asecses a aotxems ■ Or Acer wrk answer your aueshons & make freaknent recarmenaatrons ■ Meer Or juke Korodaer Bead Certified Ootcmeest THORNAPPLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC. Eye Physician and Surgeon K i Includes: 915 West Green Su Suite 101 Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3866 e �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18. 1993 Downed at the Dome Catholic Central 'outduels1 Hastings eagers in regicnals by Kurt Lutlcrmoser Sports Writer Coming off three straight wins, including a district title clinching victory over Middleville Saturday. Hastings was primed for the Class B regional Tuesday night al Jackson Lumen Christi's domed stadium. Unfortunately, so was the Saxons' oppo­ nent. Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Cougars, who last December lost to a 5-16 Lakewood squad, a team Hastings had wal­ loped by more than 30 points, stopped the Saxons from doing what they do best - score at will. Instead, the Cougars matched their oppo­ nents basket for basket until getting greedy for more at the end and pulling away in the fourth quarter with a 69-52 victory. Don't let the final score fool you. At the end of the first three periods, Hastings was never down by more than three points. Senior guard. Malt Brown, kept the point differential close, scoring 10 of his game-high 23 points in the first half. The Saxons' only lead of the night was in the second quarter, when they held a 22-19 advantage, and appeared as if they might take SPORTS off with an infamous "Saxon serving spree." But on the day before St. Patrick's, the luck of the Irish found Cougars and their guard. Troy Cook, and not the Saxons. While driving toward the lane. Cook, after being bumped and fouled by the Saxon's Brad Gee. threw up a rainbow of a shot hoping to draw two "freebies" al the charily stripe. Cook didn't need the two. because at the end of his rainbow were two points worth of gold. Cook then converted for the third point, knotting the score at 22 apiece. Saxons coach Dennis O'Mara was im­ pressed with the Cougars style of play throughout the contest. "They executed extremely well." he said, "and didn't make many mistakes. I know (Scott) Tompkins (Catholic Central coach) and he runs a great program. They're a well coached team" Hastings still had a shot to win in the fourth when Gee scored on a pass from re­ serve forward. Chris Young, cutting the deficit to six with still 3:40 on the game clock. With an abundance of three point spe­ cialists such as Brown. Sherry and Gee that deficiency could suddenly turn into a lead. After Gee's basket. Grand Rapids called a All-county mat team announced Wrestling coaches from Hastings, Delton, Middleville and Lakewood have made their selections for this year's Ail Barry County team, as well as their choices for second team. Maple Valley selections were chosen by the Banner sports staff. The All-Bany County first team is led by Delton's. Rollie Ferris, (275 pounds), who recently captured his second straight individ­ ual Class B stale title in Battle Creek this past weekend. Ferris won all 42 of his matches this year. Also on hand in Battle Creek were Ferris's teammate. Sean Thomas (130), Hastings Darrell Slaughter (152) and Lakewood's Carl Fedewa (140) and Marty Landes (189). Thomas finshed as the state runner-up in his weight class, while Fedewa and Slaughter finished fourth and sixth, respectively. Landes did not make the state's individual tourney final round. The following are the 13 members of the 1992-93 All-Bany County first team: Rattle Ferris, Delton (275) - A two­ time state individual champion and bolder of a 42-0 record this year His coach is Aaron Tabor. He also was slate runnenip as a sophomore. Ferris will attend Central Michigan Univeristy on a football scholar­ ship. Hobbies include hunting and working. John Bax. Hastings (103) - A sopho­ more who compiled a 13-5 record this year for coach Dave Furrow's team. In his lone tournament action of the season, he finished fourth. He is an avid bowler and last season he had the highest series in the junior divi­ sion in Battle Creek and was on the first place team this season. Other bobbies include hunting and football. Ryaa Wiacbcll, Middleville (112) Also a sophomore, attending ThomappleKellogg High School and his coach is Tom Lehman. Winchell led his team to a OttawaKent Blue Conference championship with a 5-0 overall team record. His hobbies/spoa in­ timeout, hoping to thwart a potential game­ tying Saxons run. pursue a career tx a either a chiropractor or airline pilot. Jasoa Thomas, Delton (145) — Currently a junior at Delton and bolds a ca­ reer record of 102-25-1, including a 30-4 mark this year. Enjoys all sports and hopes to enter the education field as a physical edu­ cation teachers when graduated from high school. Darrell Slaughter, Hastings (152) — Placed sixth in the individual state finals this past weekend and finished the year with a 39­ 9 record, with 19 pm.. The Saxons’ star took first al the Allegan Invitational. He has been Hastings team captain for the past three yean and sports a career record of 101-42. Slaughter also was a three-year starter on the football team, where he made all conference first team this past season. Darrell and team­ male Brighton will likely earn ten vanity letten for their careers, tops in the senior class. Chris Forter, Middleville (160) - One of Middleville's two representatives from the All-Barry unit. Chris helped lead his team to a O-K Blue Conference championship. Other sports interest besides wrestling, include playing football. His favorite sports personality is Phoenix Suns guard Kevin As soon as their league record six coaches were done conferring on the bench, the Cougars led by. Mike Borowka. went to work. When a Hastings turnover fell into their laps. Catholic Central's players quickly got tbe ball into the hands of Borowka. who Brad Gee of Hastings and the Cougars. T.J. Carnegie, both eye a loose ball promptly added two points to his game total of 14. From that point on, the team from Grand Rapids would never look back. Though Saxon guard Mau McDonald hit a three pointer to pull his team within seven. 57-50, lime was not their side for a come­ back. With Sherry and Gee not having their usual nights. (Sherry was held scoreless in the second halt). Hastings was forced to foul and watch a close game be turned into a rout. Sensing victory at 1:22 and after a O'Mara called a time out. the Cougar crowd stood up and sung the song synonymous with winning squads. Like Hastings fans did unto Middleville in Delton. Catholic Central went into the "Goodbye"song. The game also marked a goodbye of sorts for the Saxons' talented scoring senior trio of Man Brown, Gee and Sherry. Tbe three. alonMrilh fellow seniors Jon Robinson. Ryan Martin, Jesse Lyons and McDonald, set the standard for their team next year, according » O'Mara "If next year's team, works as hard to im­ Jackson. Travis Homlster, Delton (171) — Currently a junior at Delton-Kellogg, where be finished tbe year with a 15-7 record. He hopes to become a mechanical engineer upon graluation. Enjoys bunting and can. Marty Landes, Lakewood (189) — Along with his teammate. Fedewa. Marty qualified for the state's individual finals. Though, be did not place, he did end the prove themselves as much as our seniors did this year, we should be competitive." he said. "I'm really proud of the effort and the contri­ butions they made to our program." Gee finished bis last night as a Saxon eager with 11 points. Sherry also ended the contest with 11, all in the first half. The Cougars were led Borowka and Cook's season with a record of 34-8. Among his hobbies are reading, music, bunting and fishing. Other school involvements include record. ’■JT 14 points. Hastings finished the year with a 16-8 Hastings, Matt McDonald, (50), leads the Saxons point of attack Workers prefer longer days, shorter week terests include wrestling, track and cross country. Jason Cbarkowski, Delton (119) — Currently a junior, he finished the year with a 31-6 record. Oth?r sports interests include playing football. His favorite professional athlete is the Detroit Lions' Barry Sanden. Upon graduation from high school, Jason would like to be a pilot. Scan Thomas, Delton (125) - As men­ tioned previously. Sean was second in the state competing in the 130 weight class, but ends up on the All Barry-County unit five pounds lighter. His record on tbe year was 40-3, and he was 146-15 for his career. Sean is a senior and hopes to attend Ferris Stale University and study in the automotive field. Hobbies include hunting and cars. Daa Allen, Hastings, and Grant Simpson, Maple Valley (130), tie — Allen is a senior who finished the year with a 19­ 12 mark, including 10 victories via pins. In tournament competition. Dan placed fourth at Ionia and second at Allegan. Dan's future plans are to attend Kellogg Community College and pursue a degree in the medical field. Simpson attends is coached by Chris Ricketts. His final record on the year was 27­ 8. Part of his highlights on the year included placing in the Class C regional meet. Tom Brighton, Hastings (135) - Ends his career at Hastings with a record of 29-7 for his senior season. In tournament competi­ tion he placed first at Ionia, second at Allegan and third at Delton. He has also earned three letters tn tennis and two in soccer. Last season. Tom earned the "Most Valuable Player" award on the tennis squad. Sports is not the only place Tom excels. He ranks second in his graduating class and is a member of the band. His future plans include pursuing a degree in math education at Western Michigan University. Carl Fedewa, Lakewood (140) — As mentioned earlier, Carl placed fourth in the Class B individual state tournament at Battle Creek this past weekend. His coach is Bob Veitch. His record this year was 41-8, 90-25 for his career. Hobbies include weight lifting and running. Favorite university's include Michigan and Iowa, where he hopes to The All-Barry County Wrestling team (from left, front row) John Bax. Ryan Winchell. Jason Charkowski, Sean Thomas. Dan Allen. Tom Brighton. Carl Fedewa (back row) being a member of the National Honors Society, the "Ripchords Barbershop Quartet" and Kentwood's Community Orchestra. He hopes to pursue a career as an archaeologist at either the University of Michigan or University of New Mexico. All Barry-County Second Team Gary Ketchum (103), Middleville; Steve Risner (112). Delton; Jerry Jordan (119), Lakewood; Merwin Sutherland (125). Lakewood; Aaron Raffier (130), Lakewood; John Murphy. Delton, and Jesse Snow. Maple Valley (130); Cole Bowen, Hastings, and Matt Bowen (135), Maple Valley; Brad Thayer (145), Hastings; Lonnie Cary (152). Delton; Josh Darling (160), Lake wood; Ty Middleton (171). Middleville; Matt Rick (189), Delton; and Jeff Briggs (275). Lakewood. t 1 Roll:* Ferris. Marty Landes, Travis Homisher, Chris Foster. Darrell Slaughter and Jason Thomas. Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 American workers want to work two more hours a day. But before business owners get loo excited, there is a catch. Most employed American would rather work 10 hours a day — provided they get a four-day work week. This according to accountants on call (aoc) national poll conducted by the Gallup Organization Inc. By a margin of two to one. employed adults say they would prefer a four-day work week working 10 hours a day (66 percent), rather than a five-day week working the traditional eight-hour day (31 percent). Three percent of respondents don't know or refuse to give an opinion. Interestingly, there arc no differences in preference by gender, education or occupa­ tional status. Men arc as likely as women, and employed adults in professional and business occupations arc as likely as those in clerical, sales or manual labor occupations to choose the four-day work week. This new survey on Preference of Work Week is pan of accountants on call's ongoing '’Profiles of the American Worker" scries that summarizes the opinions, attitudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked the following: "If you had the choice, would you prefer to work four days a week at 10 hours a day. or five days a week at eight hours a day?" While a majority of all age groups opt for the four-day work week, it is more frequently preferred by adults 30 to 49 than by those under 30. or adults 50 and over Employed Americans who arc union members, or whose spouses arc union members, arc more likely than adults living in non-union member households to prefer the four-day work week (76 percent vs. 64 percent). This survey is based upon telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 683 adults. 18 years of age or older, who are employed either full or pan time. Interviews were conducted by Gallup between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17. The margin of sampling error associated with this survey is plus or minus four percentage points. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18. 1993 — Page 13 Bosley Pharmacy South Jefferson St. Hastings Phone 945-3429 Welton’s Heating & Cooling HASTINGS SAX S CLASS B DISTRICT CHAMPIONS SALES & SERVICE 401 N. Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-5352 National Bank of Hastings West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC I.C.S. Travel 128 E. Court St., Hastings Phone 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. 203 S. Michigan, Hastings Phone 945-3412 Cappon Oil Right-Away Oil Change M-37 in Hastings Phone 945-3354 Wilder’s Auto Service Hastings • MS-2182 Middleville *785-2119 Nashville • 852-2003 Barry County Lumber and Home Center 225 N. Industrial Pk. Dr., Hastings Phone 945-3431 Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings Phone 945-5113 J & S Auto Sales 230 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 948-4077 Farmers Feed 1006 E. Railroad Hastings Phone 945-9926 WBCH 100.1 FM Downtown Hastings Bob’s Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court St. Hastings HuJhesS’B^ Phone 945-9022 Y°ung. Eric Haines, Gordon Drake a Hastings area businesses would like to salute their varsity eager squad for winning districts, after a convincing, 62-41, thumping over Middleville on Saturday. With the victory, the Saxons earned a berth in regionals. Overall, the team finished with a fine 16-8 record, 7-7 in the Twin Valley Conference. Coach Dennis O’Mara is proud of what his team accomplished this season. “Our seniors, through hard work and effort, really made this year a good one,” he said, “if next year’s team works as hard as they did, then we will be competitive once again.” Hastings seniors include: Matt Brown, Brad Gee, Jesse Lyons, Ryan Martin, Matt McDonald, Jon Robinson and Bryan Sherry. JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State St. Downtown Hastings Wren Funeral Home Comer of Woodlawn & Broadway Hastings Phone 945-2471 Bill’s Safety Service 321 N. Michigan Hastings Phone 945-5972 Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Pk. Dr. Hastings Phone 945-2479 Arby’s 911 W. State St. Hastings Phone 948-9210 Hastings Savings & Loan 201 East State Street Hastings Phone 945-9561 Hastings Chrysler Plymouth • Dodge 1455 W. State St.. Hastings Phone 945-9383 Tom’s Market 241 E. State Rd Hastings Phone 945-5372 White’s Photography Girrbach Funeral Home Miller’s Carpet & Furniture 131 W. State St. Hastings 328 S. Broadway Hastings 107 E. Woodlawn Hastings Phone 945-3967 Phone 945-3252 Phone 945-2091 T & M Tire Service Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers 235 S. Jefferson St. Hastings Phone 945-9549 133 E. State St.. Hastings Phone 945-9105 Music Center TV & VCR Sales & Service 130 W. State St.. Hastings Phone 945-4284 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State Street Hastings Phone 945-2963 Thomapple Valley Equipment Inc. 1690 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings Phone 945-9526 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18, 1993 Gymnastics team scores big at U-M tournament uttermoser I heard it through the gripevine Gymnastics in Motion, a traveling squad made up or Middleville and Caledonia stu­ In the spirit of hockey guru Don Cherry and his "Hockey Grapevine." I am launching dents, recently competed in a tournament at the University of Michigan campus in Ann my monthly "Sports Gripevine.' Once a month, I will vent my frustrations on what I feel is wrong in sports today. Sort of a Ross Perot watchdog on sports if you will. This week I have five complaints. (1) Today, the NCAA tournament "Road to the Final Four" gets under way as 64 Arbor. The group, which includes members Eric Smith, Ryan Kimmel, Ryan Smith, Steve Otto. David Baker and Brandon Moma. went up against the likes of 20 other teams, 180 teams battle il out for the right to proclaim themselves number one. If you have a satellite dish, you can probably catch all the initial games, including the much anticipated Illinois/Long Beach State match-up from the west regionals. There is sure to be three or four channels covering the game, and if you have a "souped-up" TV. participants altogether. The six-member team gained high marks in the five fields of competition. The following, is how each individual fared at March 12-13 tournament: Brandon Moma (Wayland) - Took third in the state Gass IV modified optionals, second on the high bar, second n the vault and third on the pommel horse. B-andon scored an all around 37.9, qualifying him for regionals, which will be at Ohio Stale University. April 24-25. There, he will compete against other athletes from Illinois. Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. David Baker (Dorr) - Captured first allaround. Class VI. in the 10- to 12-year-old age group. David also placed first in the you can watch all four versions on a split screen. Cable hookup will fetch you two or three different games. If you have standard hookp, well, there's a good chance you'll be able to catch one game, probably oo CDS. And if do not have a TV... well, you're blessed. If you are like me, who think there's loo much basketball on TV, now is a good lime to get out a book. Shovel the sidewalk. Call a long lost relative. Anything to keep from spending countless hours in front of the lube, where TV jock talk will be dominated by how many maich-up scenarios they can conjure up. (2) I have yel io receive the abundance of nicknames/lciters I expected from the Barry County area. So far. I have had only two readers respond. I need io have al least three entries to award the lop three prizes. I don't want to have to keep all the fabulous gifts all lo myseif now. You have between now and next Friday to come up with an awarding winning moniker. (3) This would be my number one "beef," but so far it has yet to materialize. But judging from Detroit Tiger's manager. Sparky Anderson's mouth, il sounds like the youth movement he preaches every year is going by lhe wayside once again, this lime in a trade. If Mill Cuylcr and Scon Livingstone are moved as been rumored, then owner Mike Bitch is wasting the money he pays Sparky. The silver haired skipper, is wearing out my patience. First, he says Alan Trammell will be in lhe lineup every day. whether as a DI I. outfielder or occasionally a backup to Cecil Fielder at first and Livingstone at third. Then, he said Trammell would be a sometime center fielder and platoon player with Livingstone at third. Now. Sparky has proclaimed Trammell full time at third, which means lhe soon to be 36-ycar-old, fragile Trammell has supplanted Livingstone for good. Why? Because Sparky does not like to work with younger, unproven players forcing him to actually manage. He tells lhe media over and over, he loves to work with tbe young kids. You know what I say to that? Jason Thompson. Steve Kemp. Howard Johnson. Glenn Wilson. Ken Hill. Jon Smoltz and John Wcttland. Yeah, right Sparky. (4) This complaint is directed at lhe SMAA. Southern Michigan Athletic Conference, where four teams compete. Area team Maple Valley, is part of the SMAA and it recently placed four basketball different players on cither lhe first team, second team, honorable mention or the "special mention" squad. WelL there's is a problem here. Since there are only four teams, three with losing records. I feel there should only be one first team and an Itonorable mention. Olivet, the division winner, placed six players on the four nominated rosters. This is stretching things a bit too far when there are only five starters in basketball. It taints Ute achievement when you figure there are only 20 actual starters from the four teams and nearly 20 make the squad. (5) I feel like complaining about Sparky again, but I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunities to do so in tbe future. So. I won't. Instead. DI pick oo Rickey Henderson. Poor. poor. rich, rich Rickey, just can't seem to gel enough money in is wallet. His team lhe. Oakland A's. are so sick at his shenanigans they want to trade him. Tbe pommel horse, floor, second in high bar, rings, third in vault, and 5th on the parallel bars. Steve Otto (Caledonia) - For the 12 to 13 age group, Steve captured first all-around, as well as first on the pommel horse, parallel bars, second in floor and third on the high bar. Ryan Smith (Middleville) - Clrjs VI. 10­ 12 years, Ryan placed third in flcar competi­ tion and fifth on vault. Ryan KimmcK Middleville) - Class VI. 12-13, scored a 5.4-on the rings. Eric Smith (Middleville) - Class VI. 7-9, finished with a 4.4. on the rings as well scor­ ing an even 4.0 on floor. Each one of their performances exceeded previous scores earned thus far in the year. The team score was increased by a full seven­ point margin. Owner of Gymnastics in Motion is Cathy Moma and the team is coached by Butch Lockyer. Read the... BANNER for all Barry County SPORTS COVERAGE just as soon go to Japan and play. Well. Ricky, sayonam. • 1993-94 BUDGET • A hearing will be held on the proposed 1993-94 budget for Barry Township on March 26,1993 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing same. The meeting will be held at Barry Township Hall. A copy of proposed budget can be seen at the clerks office on March 24, 1993. NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings Publishers of (Words forY’s) YMCA High School Indoor Soccer League Team W-L-T Larabees.............................................................2-1-0 Meow..................................................................2-1-0 Fianality............................................................. 1-1-1 Smashers............................................................ 1-2-0 McCausey.......................................................... 1-2-0 Hooters.............................................................. 0-2-1 YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Basketball Standings C League W-L Ag. Boys................................................................7-2 Riverbend.............................................................. 7-2 Hastings Mutual................................................. 5-4 Vtatcc..................................................................... 3-6 Miller Real Estate.............................................. 0-8 A League Hamilton Exc..................................................... 11-0 Petersons...............................................................5-5 Hastings Savings and Loan.............................. 3-7 B League: Minor Clearview Properties...................................... 11-0 Garrisons.............................................................. 6-6 Viking.....................................................................6-6 Larry Poll Realty................................................5-6 Fiberglass.............................................................. 5-7 FlexFab................................................................2-10 \\Tiprp nrp .... ; your children? Hastingfc Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News AFJISK series. Dr. James C. Dobson, with on intensity like never before, joins Gary L Sauer to urge parents, teachers, public leaders, and all Christians to finally stand up and fight for the hearts and minds of their kids. The future of our nation may well be at stake! “Children at Risk” Video Series Wed.: March 24 & 31 • 7:00 pm (Repeat Showing) Sun.' March 28 4 April 4 • &00 pm Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N. Michigan (comer of State Rd.) For more information call 945-2938 W-L .12-0 ...8-1 ...6-3 ..5-7 ...5-7 ...5-7 .2-10 YMCA Youth Council’s Adult Indoor Soccer W-L-T Yellow.. .............................................................8-1-0 Kelly.... 4-3-3 White... Navy.... .2-5-1 Lt. Blue 1-5-3 Maroon. .0-7-1 Red........ Results Navy 2 vs. Yellow 5; Maroon 2 vs. Kelly 5; White 5 vs. Sky 5. PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 9484450 Adult 3 on 3 W-L ..6-1 ...4-2 .0-7 Team Law and Disorderly. Misfits.......................... A Few Good Men.... ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: L Bauer The "Second Great Civil War" has begun. The enemy — Team Bennett Industries....................... Hastings Burial Vault/Viatec.. W. Ml Associates....................... BWA............................................... Ray James Electromechanical. Hastings Mutual.......................... Ranger Tool and Die.................. Halifax and D.J. Electric........ Bill Seif Chevy............................. BANNER It s the | eleventh! — the hearts and minds of our children. In this five-part video The Women's Bowling Association's an­ nual meeting will be al 7 p.m. Wednesday. April 7. at the Moose Lodge. All members are urged to attend. YMCA-HMtiag> Youth Council’s Winter/Sprtag Women’s Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Lois Bromley Barry Township Clerk Secular Humanism. The target Women's bowling meeting planned Petersons 68 Barry Township Residents Proposed Budget Hearing The Battle cry has sounded! Rec. No. 3 Freeport Supply 28-12; Carlton Center Ex. 27-13; Classic Realty 26-14; Outlaws 25-15Davis Roofing 22-18; Fairchild s 19-21Freeport Elevator 18-22; Drunk 17-23; Barrs Auto 17-23. Good Games; J. Usbome III 224; R Leos 190; C. Keller 237; D. Callihan 201 M Davis 203: M. Maurer 213; S. Chipman 172N. Thaler 208; D. Nevins 220; C Reieler 188; I Buehler 179. Good Series: J. Conner 532: B Dell 505 J. Usbome 580; D. Fox 512; N Thaler 517­ D. Lambert 580; M. Davis 533; D. Nevins 545; J. Buehler 537. B League: Major W. L. Merchants...............................................10-3 Bosley.................................................................... 7-5 Piston Ring...........................................................6-8 Cappon Oil...........................................................66 Graphic Embrodery.................................... ....5-7 Greenfield Guards.......................................... 0-12 Results C League; Ag. Boys 36 vs. Hastings Mutual 40; Riverbend 38 vs. Viatec 25. B Minor League: Did not play. B Major and A League: Hastings Savings and Loan 58 vs. Petersons 72; Piston Ring 55 vs. Lakewood Merchants 78; Hamilton Exc. 78 vs. Piston Ring 60: Hamilton Exc. 106 vs. Tigers, as has been rumored, are not interested, unless of course he can pitch. Every year Rickey wants to renegoiate. Doesn't seem to remember what a contract is all about. If I were the A's. I would have put a "zipper clause" in his contract, as in, if his trap opens again about the contract. $1 million is deducted with each complaint. Rickey says if he doesn't get to be the first $10 million a year player in baseball, he'd hour... BOWLING SCORES NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public meeting on March 23,1993 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, to allow public input for the proposed amendments to the County Recreation Plan to include the McKeown Road Bridge project and DNR application for funding. The amended Recreation Plan and DNR grant application for funding of the McKeown Road Bridge project are available for inspec­ tion at the J EDC offices located at the: Hastings Industrial Incubator 1035 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 All interested to attend. parties are encouraged Development company is seeking local contractors interested in bidding on Hastings area construction project. If your company is interested, send information about your company, areas of interest and contact persons. • • • • Road Construction Plumbing Builders Materials • • • • Electrical Landscaping Cement Work Underground Send replies to... ALPHA DEVELOPERS P.O. Box A-1 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 32 1/2-19 1/2; Consumers Concrete 30-22; Woodmansee Construction 30-22; Misfits 30-22; Middle Lakers 27-25; Cascade Home Improvement 24-28; Mason/ Davis Line 22-30; NKOTB 23-29; 3 J’s 23 1/2-28 1/2; Mass Confusion 23-29; Thornapple Valley Equipment 23-29; Neil’s Printing 21-31. Mens High Games & Series J. Grassmyer 170; R. Neymeiyer 222-576; J. Smith; D. Johnson 223-532; R. Eaton 499; J. Jacobs 190; B. Ludescher 187; R. Fay 198; M. Loftus 200-532; B. Slovinski 182; P. Scobey 553. Womens High Games & High Series J. Bryans 176-468; E. Johnson 178; T. Weeks 203-422; J. Lewis 173; D. Slovinski 155-426. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 64-40; Friendly Home Parlies 61-43; Mace’s Ph. 54-50; Nashville Locker 52*4-51%; Hair Care Center 5IH-52U; Varney’s Stables 51-53; Cornerstone Realty 5014-53’A; Nashville Chiropractic 49-55; Valley Realty 44Vi-59Vi; Lifestyles 42-62. High Games & Series: L. Elliston 218-526; T. Christopher 208-504; S. VanDcnburg 233-567; B. Hathaway 179-517; K. Becker 195-494; S. Breitner 171-474; S. Merrill 169-155; C Shellenbarger 179-470; P. Smith 189-472; T. Soya 181-473; S. Brim­ mer; C. Watson 1616-409; P. Frederickson 177-426; P. Vaughn 160-430; J. Morgan 162-433; J. Gardner 151-411; R. Kuempel 169-437; p. Castleberry 155-430; C. Tram­ bull 155-379; D. Brewer 162-395; C. Colvin 176; M. Dull 161; A. Terrian 108; M. Beckwith 135; S. Everett 147; S. Brimmer 461. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 66-42; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 59-49; Hecker’s Ins. 58-50; Good Time Pizza 56-48; Kent Oil 52Vi-55Vi; DJ Electric 49-59; Carlton Center Excavation: 48-56; Al A Pete’s Sport Shop 42 Vi-65 Vi. : Good Games St Series: K. Fowler 188-473; E. Vanasse 169-474; S. Greenfield: 176466; T. Loftus 169-465; J. Decker: 190-453; J. Elliston 170-489; L. Elliston: 192-529; B. Maker 165-456; S. Merrill 162-456. Good Games: G. Otis 160; B. Hathaway 156; S. Will 150; D. Harding 180; J. McMillen 163; L. Schantz 143; A. Fox 164. Thursday Twisters Mricher T Custom Painting 61-43; Hastings Bowl 60 Vi-43 Vi; Shamrock Tavern 57-47; Simply Nuts 53 Vi-49 Vi; Geuke's Market 47Vi-56Vi; Bowman Ref. 35Vi-64Vi. Good Games & Series: K. Hooten 173; MJ Eaton 162; D. Gilbert 187-484; C. Barton 151; S. Thompson 179; B. Thomason 169; N. Taylor 171; P. Guy 175; J. Gasper 188-512; S. Neymeiyer 188; S. Sanborn 118; L. Bar­ num 171; P. Wright 192; T. Keeler 130. Sunday Night Mixed Die Hards 68-44; BSers 67-45; Alley Cats 67-45; Rude Ones 67-45; Red & Black 63 Vi-48 Vi; HAH 62-50; Really Rotten 60-52; Wanders 59 Vi-48 Vi ; Leftovers 58-54; Friends 57Vi-54Vi; TNT 57-55; Holey Rollers 56-56; Load Hogs 55-57; Get Along Gang 50-62; Country Kin 50-62; Misfits 49Vi-62Vi; Hooter Crew 45-63. Men’s Good Games & Series: J. Barnum 231-632; M. Freeman 199-534; C. Keeler 188-488; R. Trowbridge 171-412; R. Ogden 202-526; R. Snyder 202-512; B. Lake 210-585. Women’s Good Games & Series: D. Van­ camp 211-524; D. Kelly 235-544; L. Friend 142-399; D. Lambeth 170-438; V. Sutliff 200-488; D. Snyder 208-566; N. Burr 161-387; R. Mapes 155-423. Thursday Angels McDonald’s 72-28; Hardluck Bowlers 56-44; Nash. Chiropractic 55-45; Stefano’s Pizza 50 Vi-49 Vi; Olde Towne Tavern 48-52; Unknowns 42Vi-57Vi; GAD 40Vi-59Vi; Ray James Elec. 35 Vi-52 Vi. Good Games & Series: P. Norris 168; L. Colvin 160; C. Nichols 165; M. Ingram 142; B. Huss 143; A. Perez 201; B.L. Cuddahee 204; M. Mizerowski 150; T. Daniels 227. 226. 642 series; V. Norris 183; C. Griffith 134; D. Feldkamp 146. Monday Mixers Outward Appearance 67-41; Rowdie Girls 63 Vi-44 Vi; Miller Real Estate 62-46; Three Ponies Tack 58-50; Jo’s Bookkeeping 57-51; Two J’s 56Vi-51Vi; Grandmas Plus One 56-52; Dads Post No. 241 55-53; Dewey’s Auto Body 52-56; Girrbach’s 50-58; Sabre Manufacturing 49 Vi-58 Vi; Michelob 46Vi-6IVi; Hastings Bowl 45Vi-62Vi; T M Lassies 35 Vi-72 Vi. Good Games & Series: S. Dryer 169-454; R. Shapley 187-456; B. Morgan 171-493; R. Kuempel 159-458; G. Olis 174-451; J, Mercer 163-479; S. VanDcnburg 192-554; B. Thomason 162-459; H. Service 155-451; B. Green 177-462; M. Nystrom 179-477; B. Johnson 182-459; F. Schneider 188-478; M. Wieland 178-523. Good Gaines: C. Allen 158; C. Beckwith 176; A. Elliston 166; B. Allerding 164; J. Kasinsky 160; P. Stcortz 157; T. Leedy 158; M. Hodges 171; D. James 162; M. Snyder. 180; G. Gibson 163; C. Trambull 196; C. Graham 167; S. Osborn 140. Thurs. A.M. : Hummers 62-34; Something Simple; 55Vi-40Vi; Algonquin Farm 55-41; Slow­ Pokes 50 Vi-45 Vi; Question Marks 50-46;; Welton’s 49-47; Bosley’s 48-48; Leftovers* 45Vi-46Vi; Valley Realty 45-51; Mary’s: 42-54; Varney ’s 41 Vi-54 Vi; Nashville; Chiropractic Clinic 28-64. Good Gaines & Series: K. Thomason190-507; F Ruthraff 174-495; C. Stuarv 200493;,!. Ruthraff 179-488; R. Kuempel180454; P. Fisher 178-447; B Johnson’158-438; T. Joppie 169-425; B. Burton170405; B. Sexton 169-425; B. Burton: 170405; B. Sexton 133-380; M. Chaffee: 134-333; J. McMillon 180; M. Steinbrecher: 171; S. Mogg 166; N. Totten 164; N. Hum-: mel 164; B. Tracy 158; B. Moore 157; MJ Atkinson 155; M. Dull 152; P. Godbey 151:2 I. Seeber 148; A. Welton 144; L. Allen 142;: C. Pond 137; L. Johnson 139; J. Power 132;’ P. Croninger 116. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 18, 1993 — Page 15 Pleasantview third graders make "Hall of Fame" J-Ad Graphics News Service Each third grader in Jan Cummins class at Pleasantview has learned the muliplication tables from one through 12. That monumental task was accomplished by doing it "one step at a time." As soon as each student learned one of the "times," a foot print was pul on the wall. The destination was the main office, and it must have looked a long way off to the children who are in the last classroom in the hall, but slowly, they took all of the steps necessary to reach their goal. With the answer to 12x12 firmly in mind, the last step was put on the wall, right at the office door. The "Hall of Fame" was finally complete, but it almost wasn't to be. John Holden had the chickenpox and couldn't come to school to say his times. What to do? Why not let him take the lest over the telephone? It was arranged. and sure enough. John knew his times and repeated them by telephone. Congratulations to the third graders who met their goal "a step al a time." Showing some of the "steps' to mastery of the multiplication tables are third graders (front row. left to right) Amber Smith. Missy Hutchings, (second row) Ryan Ledbetter. Matt Stevens. Bert Kosbar and Lucas Warren. Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastjngs Reminder Hastings Banner Hastjngs Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MiddleviUe/Caledoma Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK John Holden had the chicken pox, so he phoned in his answers to the multiplication tables. He's a "Hall of Famer," too. & 9484450 — NOTICE — PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Third grade "Hall of Earners' pose for a photo with their teacher. They are (front row, from left to right) Jenny Burbank. Vicky Mahmat, Missy Hutchings. Mary Ann Traister, Sara Wank. Charlie Hoffman. Sarah Swank, Ryan Ledbetter, (second row) Josh Myers. David Miller. Jeff Jolley, Robbie Baker, Matt Stevens. Jessica Davis, - Bert Kosbar. Carl• Caldwell, (third row) Brandon Burka, Lucas Warren, Rebecca Woodmanse, Warren Wyles, Amber Smith, Ricky Beard, Samantha Miller,. Daniel Worth, R.J. Williama; and teacher Jan Cummins. Missing from the picture are John Holden and Tiffany Davis. Normajean Campbell Prairieville Township Clerk Dispute resolution center wins state grant GET YOUR COPIES The Kalamazoo-Barry Community Dis­ pute Resolution Center has been awarded a $37,050 grant, according to the Stale Court Administrative Office. Barry's CDRC operates in Hastings as a satellite of lhe Kalamazoo center. Community Dispute Resolution Centers provide mediation services at little or no cost to help citizens resolve disputes with their neighbors, landlords and others. Grants totaling $829,542 have been awarded to 18 Community Dispute Resolu­ tion Centers in the state. A small portion of local court case filing fees are set aside by the State Court Administrator to help fund CDRCs. Increased public interest in the dispute At a Special meeting of the Prairieville Township Board to be held on Thursday, March 25,1993 at 7:30 P.M. a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the township shall be submitted for public hearing, pur­ suant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public inspection at the office of the clerk, 10115S. Norris Rd. Delton, Michigan during regular business hours. Hastings BcUHld* resolution program is the result of the suc­ cess the centers have had in resolving thou­ sands of disputes, said State Court Adminis­ trator Marilyn K. Hall. "We can't say enough about the profes­ sionalism and dedication of the volunteers who work in local mediation programs.'' Hall said. The success and acceptance of the programs are due in large part to the talent and commitment of those who help citizens resolve their problems." The Community Dispute Resolution Pro­ gram was established by lhe Michigan Leg­ islature in 1988 to provide confidential, fast and economical alternatives to litigating many types of disputes. Barry's CDRC started operating last year with trained volunteer mediators. For more information about the CDRC program or to set up an appointment to let CDRC help with a dispute, call (toll free) 1­ 800-952-1168. Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-8051 at any of these area locations In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. 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Woodland Woodland Centre �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 18. 1993 Prisoner who attempted escape pleads guilty to writing bad checks A Parchment nun who attempted to escape from lhe District Court in Hastings Feb. 25 pleaded guilty in Bany County Circuit Court last Thursday to charges of writing bad checks and being a habitual offender. Christopher T. D. Johnson. 23. of 133 N. Court News Riverview, pleaded guilty to lhe charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office in exchange for the dropping of a charge of escaping while awaiting trial on Shuster said Byars entered a plea which, al­ though not admitting guilt, had lhe same import as a guilty plea, thereby allowing the court to examine documents, including lhe police report, that indicated Byars committed felony charges. Johnson was accused of writing a $24.85 check to f;elpausch and a $24.75 check to Hickory Comer's Grocery without having a checking account. The charges of writing bad checks are punishable by a maximum of two years in prison. Because the habitual offender charges could increase lhe maximum sentence by 50 percent. Johnson actually faces up to three the crime. Byars submitted the police report on the Incident to lhe court during his plea instead of testifying that he committed lhe crime. According to lhe report, lhe incident occurred while Byars and the victim were spending lhe night at a Hope Township home. The report said that during lhe night. Byars got into bed with lhe victim and forcibly penetrated him. The victim told police he fought Byars but could not gel out of lhe bed. In reference to allegations that Byars had himself been abused while a child. Shuster said he couldn't understand why anyone who had been sexually abused as a child would pass the same abuse on to someone else. *1 know that happens and I know it's frequent, but that doesn't forgive it." Shuster years tn prison. Johnson had just been arraigned on lhe check-writing charges in District Court, located al 220 W. Court Street, when he attempted to escape Feb. 25. While being escorted from lhe court building to a waiting police car. he knocked down a Barry County Sheriffs deputy and (led west on Center Road. Deputies pursued Johnson to a shed on property near lhe intersection of Park and Court streets where they recaptured him with the help of officers from lhe Hastings Police Department. Sentencing was scheduled for April 15. said. "This kind of conduct cannot be tolerated and cannot be explained away." • Steven K. Rcanm. 22, of Grandville, was sentenced to 28 to 48 months in prison on charges of destroying police property and fleeing and eluding police officers after In txher court business: • A 34-year-old Kalamazoo man accused of raping a 15-yeai-old boy in September 1991 was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. violating his probation. Reahm pleaded guilty last Thursday to violating his probation by causing himself to be thrown out of lhe Calhoun County CAP Charles W Byars also was required to pay for any counseling needed by the victim. Byars pleaded no contest Jan. 21 to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for the prosecutor dropping lhe original first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge. During the sentencing. Judge Shuster noted program located in Battle Creek Reahm was enrolled in the program as pan of his probation after he was released from jail earlier this year. Reahm had been serving a 12 month jail sentence on lhe fleeing and malicious destruction charges after pleading that he received more than a dozen letters from people supporting Byars. Shuster said guilty to them Aug. 6. Reahm received 275 days credit for the some of the letters continued to maintain that Byars was in.xxxnt of the charge. "These people are sadly misled." Shuster said. "He (Byars, did do it" lime he spent in jail. • Cloverdale resident Glenn C. Allen, 34. of 7625 S. 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Neck. & Facial Pam Center She has worked three years for Dr Gole, and has logged twenty-five plus yean in the dental held Her current posi­ tion affords her with a multi­ tude of daily challenges and responsibilities Jeimtfer Rafler ts our newest assistant She has been with us for 9 months, after completing a one year dentai program at Lansing Community College Jennifer comes from Woodland and is enjoying the challenges denti­ stry provides Each of these dental assis tants s to be congratulated for a job well done and the carmg service they provide Kt i n alum 11 ll IIIIII FOR SALE: POP-UP Starcraft-Starflyer camper, canopy, screen-room, sleeps six, $3,200. Must Sec!! 945-9658. I WANT TO BUY a used waterbed (Cash). 627-9494. 12 GALLON SEARS console humidifier. After 4:30p.m. 945-5926. QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. 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Experi­ ence helpful. Apply in person at Tcndercarc Hastings, 240 E. North Street Hastings, from 8am-4:30pm._________________ less than 25 grams ol cocrinc. Allen was also fined $15,000. Allen pleaded guilty to lhe charge Jan. 21 in exchange for dropping charges that he sold and conspired to sell lhe cocaine. • A Florida man's motion to be re-sentenced because of an alleged error in computing his sentence was denied by Judge Shuster. Shuster said he was not convinced an error occurred. Sherman J. Dunn. 24. was sentenced Oct. 8 to five to ten yean in prison for breaking into a home on Chief Noonday Road last June. He was also required to pay $ 1.250 in restitution. Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop was sentenced to a year in jail and five years' probation. Elizabeth A. Desgranges, 28. of 1011 First Avenue, was also required to pay back the money she embezzled as well as $1,500 in court costs. During the sentencing. Desgranges said that she still bad faith in lhe legal system even though it had convicted her of embezzling lhe money. She said she wants to get back into society and back into lhe work force. Judge Richard M. Shuster said that although Desgranges was implying she had not had a fair trial, he had presided over lhe trial, fell il had been fair and thought that tbe jury had made the right decision in convicting Desgranges. "I am satisfied that you are guilty of this crime." Shuster said. Shuster also said that Desgranges' offense was actually a "double crime" because II not only involved stealing money, but also a "violation of trust." Shuster said crimes that involve violations of trust are serious because our entire social system requires trust to function. If trust ceases to exist, tbe system grinds to a halt. Shuster said. * A Nashville woman who admitted embez­ zling money from the party store where she worked was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years probation. Lisa L. Plank. 19, of Main St., was required to pay $2300 in fines and costs and $2,432.82 in restitution. Man charged with drug manufacturing A Hastings man was arrested Tuesday. March 9 when troopers from the Hastings' Michigan Slate Police post discovered mari­ juana plants in his mobile home at the comer of Gurd and Dowling roads. Police went to the home of Boyd R. Leinaar, 28, to investigate an alleged assault incident between Leinaar and his wife. When they arrived al lhe borne, troopers spoke briefly with Leinaar about the assault. Leinaar', wife then invited the officers into the home. Leinaar went to the back of tbe home and Leinaar's wife asked officers to look around. One trooper stepped in lhe doorway of the bathroom and found another man. Paul J. Patten, 22. hiding in the bathtub. Troopers ordered Patten out of the bath­ room and. with the assistance of Leinaar's wife also led them to a tin box in the bed­ room which contained a prescription bottle partially filled with Marijuana seeds and sev­ eral tools, including scissors and rolling pa­ per. that troopers believe could have been COLLEGE MONEY AVAIL­ ABLE for those who qualify! Up to $21,000 for Collegc/VoTcch training through member­ ship in the Michigan National Guard. Call today to find out how to become one of the best 534-6030.___________________ used to manufacture marijuana. Both Leinaar and Patten were arrested on outstanding civil warrants. Leinaar was later charged with manufacturing marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in Tbe Waterproofing Alternative [wet i«n~| 1-800-968-8333 For free on site Inspection His plea was made "under advisement," a special program that allows certain offenders punishable by up to five years in prison. An April 15 pre-trial dale was scheduled. • A Lake Odessa woman convicted by a jury Jan. 29 of embezzling $11362.29 from Miscellaneous WET BASEMENT? charge of attempting to conceal stolen property in excess of SI00. Dunn pleaded guilty to the charge in BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rales to public. Limited tickets. $279 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 participated in the Oct. 19 break-ins at Thornapple Lake Estates in Castleton Township. Travis L. Taylor pleaded guilty Feb. 18 to a to have the charges against them reduced or dropped after successfully completing a term of probation. Shuster said he refused Taylor's pica because Taylor had a previous record of break-ins and did not fit the profile of other people who had participated in the program. An April 1 pre-trial date and an April 12 trial date were set. • An April 22 pre-trial date was set for Gary R. Smith. 21, of 6265 Thomapple, Lot 1108. Smith is accused of stealing, possessing and using another person's credit card. All three charges are felonies punishable by up to four years in prison. exchange for the dropping of a charge that Dunn broke into an occupied dwelling. * Hastings resident Todd M. Heeringa. 20. of 2889 Tanner Lake, stood mule to charges that he broke Into a Pontiac Firebird in Maple Grove Township Sept. 18. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Breaking into an automobile is a felony wife, searched lhe mobile home. Troopers found several marijuana plants growing in a closet of lhe home and Leinaar's FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost S795 new/sacrificc S225. 517-627-9494. _________ Plank pleaded guilty Dec. 30 io a reduced charge of attempted larceny from a building in exchange for the prosecutor dropping the original charge of embezzling over $100 from Charlie's South End Party Store. • Judge Shuster refused to accept a Nashville man s guilty plea to charges that he prison. A preliminary exam for Leinaar is sched­ uled in District Court Friday. Hastings man accused of embezzlement A Hastings man was arraigned Wednesday in District Court on a charge of embezzling more than S 10,000 from Barry County Rental. Hastings City police said. City police said they arrested Gary Wilbur, 44, Wednesday. He is accused of ste. ing the money over a year's time while working as a manager at the store. Police said Wilbur had been renting out the company’s equipment to customers, then pocketing the money and destroying the invoices. The owners of tbe company discovered something was wrong when they noticed a large number of invoices missing, police said. Wilbur will have a pre-exam on March 24 and a preliminary exam on March 26. Nashville firemen work up on the roof at the Perkins home, which suf­ fered extensive damage and killed Donna Perkins, 50. Fire claims life of Kalamo Twp. woman By Teresa Frith StojffPri/er Fifty-year-old Kalamo Township resident Donna Perkins was killed in an early morning fire Wednesday, March 10, al her home at 11325 Lawrence Highway. Investigation by the fire marshal determin­ ed the blaze to be of accidental origin. Accor­ ding to Nashville Fire Chief. Earl Wilson, the fire started in an upstairs bedroom of the twostory frame house. "We are unsure of the cause of the fire and may never really know how it started,” said Wilson. The fire was confined mostly to the two upstairs bedrooms, according to Wilson. That area of the home was engulfed in flames when Nashville firemen arrived on the scene. Ver­ montville firemen assisted with water from their portable tank. Perkins’ husband. James, was not at home al the time of the fire. According to Wilson. Donna Perkins died of smoke inhalation and was pronounced dead al the scene. No ocher injuries were reported. Donna Perkins, 50. was found by firemen in a walk-in attic. Perkins was a homemaker, an American Lung Association volunteer, president of the Maple Valley Elementary School PTA. a Giri Scout leader and a Cub Scout den mother. She attended Charlotte High School and graduated from the Maple Valley Schools’ adult education program. She and her hus­ band, James, were married in Charlotte in 1959. She is survived by her husband, several brothers and sisters, children, and nieces and Firemen estimate the structural damage at about $20,000 and the contents damage at about $7,000. Authorities have not determin­ ed tbe exact cause of the fire, but have ruled it accidental in nature. The property was insured. Police Beat Alcohol may have been factor bi pickup crash BALTIMORE TWP. — Bany County Sheriff, deputies said alcohol may have been a factor m an a one-vehicle accident that injured a Hastings man Saturday. March 6. Brandon L. Prior. 18. of 5820 Henry Road, was driving west in a pickup truck on Brogan Road near M-37 at 1:30 a.m. when he crossed the center line, went off the road and hit a tree head on. deputies said. Deputies said they found several beer cans and pop bottle, scattered around lhe truck when they arrived at lhe scene. Deputies said Ute truck cab and Prior both smelled of alcohol. Prior was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. White al Ute hospital, a blood lest was done to determine Prior', blood alcohol level. Deputies uid they are Hill wailing for the lest results. Deputies alio said they issued Prior a citation for not wearing a seal belt Prior told deputies he hit lhe tree after falling asleep while driving. Tools stolen from storage building HASTINGS — Hastings City police report $2,162.68 in tools were taken from a storage building on Star School Road two weeks ago. A foreman at the building told police the tool, were taken sometime between 5 p.m. on March 3 and 7:30 a.m. the next day. Police said they are continuing to investigate. Man steals tools from shed on Shaw Road ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A set of air tools worth $2300 were stolen Monday, March 8 from a utility shed in lhe back of a house on Shaw Road. Barry County deputies report. A woman al lhe house told deputies she heard someone banging on the back oor of the home at about 12:47 p.m. The woman said she opened lhe back door and saw a man coming out of the shed. Tbe woman said she yelled al the man and be ran to a dark green pickup truck parked in the driveway and left the scene Nashville woman hits head in driving mishap MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Michigan State police from the Hasting, post report a Nashville woman was injured when her car went in a ditch Wednesday. March 10. Patricia S. Pettengill. 30. of 6380 Maple Grove Road, told police she lost control of her car white driving south on Assyria Road near Bivens Road al about 6 a.m. Tbe car went in a ditch and then came back onto the road, police said. Police said Pettengill hit her head on the roof of the car. and she was taken to Pen­ nock where she was treated and released. Burglars break into houseboat HASTINGS TWP. — More than $1,000 worth of items were stolen from a house­ boat being stored at Barry's Resort and Mobile Home Park on South Charlton Park Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The boat's owner, a Battle Creek woman, told deputies her daughter checked on the boat around March 5 and discovered the items missing. The woman said she had no idea when the items had been taken. Taken was a stereo and speakers valued at $820, a pair of binoculars worth $70, some fishing poles valued at $60, and a power booster worth $90. Deputies said they found no signs of forced entry and they believe burglars entered the boat through a window which had not been completely shut. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-03-25.pdf aa7b4b53b8ef1724aae8b48fc779680e PDF Text Text Ex-Congressman 'home for dinner* Students go hungry, homeless for a day See Page 11 See Page 2 «4S»«ngs no iCL1Br --1 ■■ Inurcn st. •’Ht.ngs.Hl 45>058 All-County volleyball team announced See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUmtCUMAW 121 S CHURCH ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 1893 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 25.1993 VOLUME 139. NO 3 PRICE 25* News 911 service is now countywide Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When a fire, medical or police emergency exists, people all over Barry County can Chamber dinner set for April 15 Natnrolly known speaker ttfgf Kibe will be the speaker at the Hrotiw Am Chamber of Commerce aauual dte■er Thursday. April IS. Kite, who is a residcm of Barry Comty, will talk about the benefits of buMaf communities by building up the people who live in them She has written articles for such magazines as "Parents." "Working Maher." "Family Circus" and "Badbook." She also has appeared oa televi­ sion programs such aa Sally Jeaae tphsl" and "Sonja Live." Kline, who is a graduate of Cetera! Mirtigan Uais-nxy and bee advanced nainmg in the oevefoptnete of batea, potential, serves on the Family Adviaory Board for Oro-Ida Foods and is a member of the American Associatkm of Therapeutic Humor. She has spoken to andienrrs across the U.S. The chamber dinner win start at 7 p.m.. with cash bar a half hour earlier. For more taforaauou about the dlbr.. Just dial... now dial 9-1-1 for help. As of 10 im. Monday the county's new Enhanced-911 network became fully opera­ tional with the addition of Hastings and Middleville telephone exchanges Telephone exchange-, previously served by surrounding counties’ 911 systems were the first to be hooked into Central Dispatch sev­ eral months ago. Being fully operational means that 9-1-1 is now handling calls for the 11 fire depart­ ments. 8 law enforcement agencies and 8 emergency medical services that serve the number io check oui the situation. It's better if the caller just stays on the line and says a mistake has been made. At county. The plan of gradually adding telephone ex­ changes allowed for a smooch transition and 911 Director Charles Nystrom said he Is the same time, the telecommunicaiors can double check that person's emergency infor­ mation regarding the appropriate fire depart­ pleased with the system. County voters said they wanted a 911 ser­ vice In August of 1990 when they agreed to pay up to 1 mill for five yean to launch the ment. etc. "There are a lot of polices and procedures to remember" for all the various depart­ ments, said Carlson, who worked 11 years dispatching for the Hastings City Police and at the Sheri ITS Department. "We are not just dispatchers anymore." she said. The 911 telecommunicaiors are considered to be an integral part of law en­ forcement and emergency services team. "It's a great job." said Mary. Susan new system. When should 911 be used? *911 is for emergencies.' Nystrom said. "But I want to differentiate. An emergency to you and to me may be different." For in­ stance. he said, "a senior citizen who is home alone and only has a cal as its friend and it's up a tree. That's an emer- gency.That's very important." "We encourage the 911 calls. We want agreed. There's always a challenge. On a recent day, calls ranged from a suspi­ them to come. We hope people who see ac­ cidents or see crimes will get as much In­ dim Dean will be oa hand to aarraae hm movie, which will look al a country Oat n the fifth largest in the world, has nine metropoliun areas with more Man ■tiflio. people, the world s eiph* largest economy. 4.600 miles of Adaaaic ■ Ocean coastline. cattle ranches and fer­ tile farmlands and the world's second tarpem exporter of agricuhure products | (alter fee United Stales). The film is the sixth is a seriee of seven in the Kiwanis World Trani Sarles for 1992 93 Tickets. at $4 per adult and S3 for senior citizens, are available at the door or from any Kiwamaa. Hazel Brown will provide nmaic al foe organ before the film and daring iaaermiesion. formation as they can." "We want people to try not to determine what is' (an emergency). We would like it to be used for bad accidents, assaults, break­ ing and entering and things like that But we don't want to discourage senior citizens and young people, kids who have situations when they think they want to talk to a po­ liceman or fireman about. So it's hard to put parameters around it as far as I'm Freeport plans indoor yard sale Freeport will have ns third annual In­ door Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and and from 9 a.m. to I p.m. Saturday at the Community Center. People who set up tables for the sate will pay a daily fee. which will go »rhe Freeport Boosters fund, for community improvements. All profits from sates will go to the tellers More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 chairman, look over the 911 consoles. concerned." "We have encouraged all law enforcement, fire and EMS (emergency medical services) to keep their seven-digit administrative numbers. Those will be published in the "If it's just a question of legality or some­ thing and they (citizens) just want to ask a policeman a question they would just use the seven-digit administrative number." he next phone books that come out... said. "If they (citizens) have to make a com- Hastings to host regional meeting by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Hastings has been selected to host the Michigan Municipal League's Region 2 meeting Wednesday. May 5. The announcement was made during Hastings' City Council meeting Monday With the emergency 911 system up and running next week, area emergency prnnaarl say that residents in dm oonaty will be a big help if they poet large members on their houses or maifooxes. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carls and Haatings Ambulance Service Operations Msasyr Mike Glumm said hnvste vimMe numbers helps them find those who need help much faster. Emergency officials said resideate who love some djersarr from a road should pm up numbers at the entrances of their driveways or should have so­ meone standing die road to flag down the emergency vehicle. Officials said 911 is intended to make reapontes to emergency needs faster, but without residents' cooperation, it won't do much good if emergency personnel can't find them.” The new 911 service is expected to shorten overall response time, reduce confusion and delays and save more lives and property. Barry County's Central Dispatch/911 system is considered one of the most hi-tech in the state. In this file photo, 911 Director Charles Nystrom and Ted McKelvey, former county board night. Council received a March 16 letter from the league saying that the Region 2 meeting will be held at the Leason Sharpe Hall, lo­ cated on Center Street next to the first Pres­ byterian Church, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the day's pro­ gram will include lunch and discussion of several topics of interest to community governments in this area, including the re- habilitation of contaminated industrial sites, historic districts, long and short range finan­ cial planning and a legislative updale. Gray said she plans to make an optional transit bus shuttle available io run guesis out to visit Hastings' industrial incubator and to plaint and they want a law enforcement, fire or EMS to come to their location, they can dial the 9-1-1." The 911 tclccommunicaiors are doing very well at their jobs, Nystrom said. Telecommunicators Mary Fager and Susan Carlson stress the importance of staying on the line even if a caller hits the wrong buttons or is just testing to make sure be or she is connected to 911. The caller's address and phone number ap­ pears on the Central Dispatch computer screen so if there is a bang-up. the telecom­ municators don't know if an emergency ex­ ists and they have to call back that phone cious situation with blood reported on someone's porch steps to family disputes. The telecommunicaiors have handled calls dealing with three fatal car accidents since they went on line and a lot of breaking and entering of residences. , With each call, "we don't know what's at the end of the phone." One of the most difficult situations is "anything involving a child." said Fager, who has eight years of experience dispatch­ ing for Delton area emergency services and police. One of the most hectic days was "when we had all that snow a week ago Wednes­ day." Nystrom said last week. "We had two telecommunicaiors on and they were busy. They were going from line to line to line, sending ambulances and police cars. People were spinning off into the ditch and we were caught in a Catch 22 - do we send an ambu­ lance right off the bat? So it takes some good interrogation skills or questioning skills (on behalf of the telecommunicaiors) and some good common sense. 911 continued on page 3 show off the city. Gray encouraged all council members and appointed officials to attend because this will be one of the largest meeting of the re­ gions. Gray said two regions have been com­ bined Into one and a list Gray received of the villages and cities that might participate in the meeting numbered more than 112. "It's important that we have people there (at the meeting) to direct guests from out of town.'Gray said, council cotnwutD m rer County's AAA rating will save $2.5 million on sewer project J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County officials received word this week from AMBAC Indemnity Corp, in New York that the county will be able to purchase municipal bond insurance for bond issues for the S12 million Southwest Barry County Sanitary Sewer and the S2.77 mil­ lion Courts and Law Building. The purchase of the insurance gives the county an automatic AAA rating and will save the county about S2.5 million in inter­ est costs on the Southwest Barry Sewer pro­ ject alone, said County Coordinator Judith Peterson. Municipal bond insurance is a guarantee to the purchaser of municipal bonds that payment of principle and interest on the bonds will be made even if the issuing mu­ nicipality defaults on payment. This guaran­ tee. then leads to a lower interest rate on the bonds because it is considered to be a safer investment. The insurance cost quoted by AMBAC is a very favorable one. according to James K. White, bond counsel for the projects. The bond sale for both projects is set for April 13. County officials and consultants traveled to New York City the week of March 15 to meet with representatives of Standard and Poors and Moody's Investor Service to pre­ sent information on the county and the pro­ jects and request an improvement in the county's bond rating. The county has had a "BBB" rating with Standard and Poors and a "BAA1" with Moody’s. The Barry delegation also met with /xM-‘ BAC while in New York and as a result ol that meeting and their presentation. AM­ BAC has agreed to let the county purchase insurance. Officials attending the meetings in New York were County Coordinator Judith Peter­ son. Sewer Authority Manager Richard Pier­ son. Bond Counsel James K. White and Fi­ nancial Consultant Robert C. Bendzinski. A surprised inductee... Christine Campbell, NHS advisor, congratulates a very surprised Thomas Maurer for being named the latest member of the William T. Wallace chapter of the National Honor Society at Hastings High School. For story and more photos see inside this issue. �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 25. 1993 Homeowner, top official differ on house 'sale1 J-Ad Graphics News Service A Maple Grove Township man Saturday night picketed outside Thomas Jefferson Hall, site of the Barry County Democratic Party Truman-Johnson Dinner. Harold King was calling attention to an issue between him and Barry County Democratic Party Chairman James Pino. The signs he carried said: "Why buy? Not when ^-GafciaxjJvqnput.’ “A man without his wofi Is nothing." ^Serving bml burgers inside." Apd “Whole's'piy bread. James?" The issdc is dver whether or not Pino, as a member of the Maple Grove Township Board of Review, specifically agreed to buy King’s home. Conversations about a sale of the house took place at the Maple Grove Township Board of Review March 9. King appeared that day. like many others, to protest the most recent increase in his property assessment, which went up to S52.OGO this year. When King said his property and house wasn't worth that much. Pino, to try to convince him it was. offered to buy it from him for the assessment price. "He asked me how did I want it. cash or check," King said. As far as I was concerned, my home was sold to him on his word. If his word means anything at all. I sold this house to Jim Pino. Hive by my word." Pino said. "We tried to tell him that we thought his assessment was fair, that anybody would buy his house at that price. "I told him I would buy it if it was to his bust advantage." Pino acknowledged that he said he would buy the house, "but I also said I wouldn't if it wouldn't be to his best advantage." Pino pointed out that King built the house himself about 20 years ago and maintained that King cannot live as cheaply as he does in his own home. Pino now says that he docs not plan to buy the house. But King insists that Pino made a serious offer to buy the house and he has a tape recording of their conversation that supports his contention. King added that Joe Andrews, another member of the Board of Review and a real estate salesman for Stanton Realty, said he would draw up the papers for the sale as the two men were discussing the matter March 9. King said. "The only reason he didn't write a check (to King for the house) then was that he didn't have his checkbook with him." King said he still believes that Pino actually bought his house that day at the Board of Review. He said he even called his brother in Ohio later that day to tell him the news. King's two-bedroom. 1,096-acre house sits on eight acres in Maple Grove Township. Pino said the state came in a couple of years ago and spent more than $9,000 to make repairs and renovate the house as part of a special homeowners' loan program. "If he sells, he has to repay that $9,000. which would be taken from the sale price." Pino said. "I would pay it (the loan) back." King said, but he added that he didn't think that was relevant to the issue. "It's a nice home." King said. "But I can't afford to live in it." King injured his back in a factory years aga and has been living on a workers* Senator Stabenow to visit 1st Friday State Senator Debbie Stabenow, who re­ cently announced her candidacy for governor in 1994 as a Democrat, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum April 2. This won't be her first appearance in Hastings. Stabenow, who was a state representative for 12 years before she was elected to the senate from the Lansing area, appeared at a First Friday forum in December 1991. She is saving her first term in the State Senate from the 24th District. At the next First Friday program, she plans to talk about state issues and how she would confront them, in contrast with incumbent Republican Gov. John Engler. Stabenow serves on the Education. Fami’y Law, Criminal Justice and Corrections. Finance, and Government Operations commit­ tees in the Senate. She is a 1972 graduate of Michigan State University and she earned her master's degree in 1975. She also completed the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Women in Leadership program in 1988. Stabenow is extremely active in community affairs in the Lansing area. She was the founder of the Rural Emergency Outreach food bank program and the Ingham County Women's Commission. She also was co­ founder of the Council Against Domestic Assault. She still finds time, however, to direct the youth choir at her church. compensation check ever since. "I'm living on $147 a week, list's been the same for 15 years." he said. Yet he contended that the tax on his land about 20 years ago was $13. Now it is about $1,200. He said he is paying on an assessment of $52,000 for a house on eight acres with no out buildings. About a quaner-mile down the road there is a Colonial home on 30 acres that has been assessed at $53,000. Pino said that regardless of how much the assessment goes up. ther Homestead Property Exemption says people on fixed incomes shall pay no more than a certain percentage of their incomes on property taxes. A third-party observation from listening to the tape yielded the impression that the exchange between King and Pino was a real estate deal. Bui an area attorney and real estate broker said all real estate transactions must be in writing, not just verbal, in order to be binding. When asked where all of this goes from here. King said. "I don't know yet. This whole thing is nonsense. I didn't offer to sell, Jim Pino offered to buy it. no question in my mind." Perhaps the biggest casualty of the conversation at the Board of Review will be a friendship. Local woman killed in rural 2-car collision A 42-year-oW Hastings woman was killed Tuesday night in a two-car, head-on collision on Hickory Road, a hair-tnile east of M-43, Barry Township Police report. Officers said Linda M. Mix was pronounced dead on arrival at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. The driver of the other car. Richard O. Card. 35. of Cloverdale, also was taken to Borgess. where he was treated and released. Barry Township Police said they are still investigating the cause of the accident. Officers said alcohol was not a factor, but they said the area was foggy when the accident occurred, at about 5:28 p.m. Mix reportedly was wearing her seat belt at the time of the accident. Former Congressman Howard Wolpe, now a Michigan gubernatorial can­ didate, with his wife, Judy, shows a special cake that thanks him for his ser­ vice and wishes him luck in his political future. Wolpe says Michigan needs to 'pull together* J-Ad Graphics News Service Former Congressman Howard Wolpe told a Truman-Johnson Dinner audience Saturday night in I tastings that Michigan needs a leader who will bring people together. Wolpe, making his first appearance in. Barry County since announcing his Democratic Party candidacy for governor, said that new President Bill Clinton is trying to pull people together to solve problems. Meanwhile, however, he said, current Michigan Republican Gov. John Engler gets different groups of people mad at each other. Wolpe said Engler is pretending to be on the side of the people by trying to cut property taxes, but he has quietly allowed taxes on other goods and services to increase. He said everybody is in favor of reducing property taxes, but then the lost revenue for school districts must be made up. He said he favors an increase in the income tax rather than the sales tax as the fairest way to make up the lost education revenue. Gov. John Ender and the State Legislature recently announced they may have reached a compromise on a proposed package that cuts property taxes and increases the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar, but still exempts food and prescription drugs. Wolpe said he doesn't like to see society lose its energy in the process of pitting one group against another. He said one group doesn't have to win at the expense of another. Bringing people together to solve problems and helping the state move forward would be his biggest challenge if he was elected gover­ nor fn 1994, he said. Wolpe was elected seven times to Congress in the Third District. During his first two twoyear terms he represented all of Barry County. In his last five terms he represented the southern half of the county, including the townships of Orangeville, Ptairicville.Barry. Hope. Baltimore, Maple Grove, Assyria and Johnstown. The annual Truman-Johnson dinner, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Party, attracted about 100 people Saturday night. Debbie Stabenow The First Friday Lunch and Learn series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee The programs take place at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Visitors may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. The new members of the National Honor Society of the members of the William T. Waitace Chapter on Tuesday. Hastings High School pose for a photo after they were made News Briefs Area schools* productions set Maple Valley. Lakewood and Thor­ napple Kellogg schools this weekend will be busy with musical and productions. The musical "Hfiw io Succeed in Business without Really Trying” will be held Friday through Sunday at the Maple Valky Junior-Senior High School auditorium Director is high school English teacher Norma Acker, choreographer is Vickie Debold, music director is Carol Kersten and student director is Jason Hannon. Brad Sansom will play the leading role, with a host of others joining the cast. Lakewood Children's Theater will perform "To Kiss a Phantom at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lakewood High School auditorium. Established five years ago. the children's theater group is made up of Lakewood High School students who write the plays and perform them an­ nually. Though the scripts originally were aimed at children, they now have a more general audience in mind Mar> Roesslcr is the Children's Theater troupe's director. "Once Upon a Mattress" will be presented at Thornapplc Kellogg High School at 7 p m. Friday and Saturday Leading characters will be David Timm as Prince Dauntless. Jenna Stcorts as Queen Agravain. Cathy Hart as Princess Winnifrcd. Jim Norman as King Sextimus. Jeremiah Wert as Sir Harry and Melanic Johnson as Lady Larken Joining the players will be TK band director Duane Thatcher, with help from students Robyn Basarabski and Jessica Pratt, and Jim Oliver and Pat Thatcher will provide accompaniment. County-wide carnival set The YMCA of Barry County will have its first-ever County-wide Family Car­ nival from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Friday at Hastings High School. Families are encouraged to come together and stay for the entire evening. Activities will include scoter car races, cross bow shooting, dart throw ing, space walks and more. Tickets for each will be 25 cents. There also will be a Healthy Kids Day Saturday at 10 a.m. in the high school gym. with Pennock Hospital, the Hastings Police and Ambulance depart­ ment. Karate Club. Hastings Jaycees. 4-H Club. Barry County Sustance Abuse and "Streichercize.”. YMCA Director David Storms said he hopes to the county-wide event annually. Proceeds from the carnival will be us­ ed to help send needy children to sum­ mer camp. Hastings students initiated into NHS J-Ad Graphics News Service The initiation of inductees into the William T. Wallace Chapter of the National Honor Society wax held Tuesday in front of proud family and friends along with staff and administrators of the Hastings Area School System. A surprise induction was that of the speaker for the event, teacher Thomas Maurer. NHS Advisor Christine Campbell told the audience that she was allowed in some circumstances to name a special inductee, and Maurer was her choice for the unique The 18th annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roil drive to help the mentally retarded will be conducted Friday. Saturday and Sunday. April 2. 3 and 4. The K of C last year collected $1.25 million in the three-day weekend cam­ paign statewide. Locally. $2,300 was collected for Hastings High School special education. Barry County Special Olympics and the Children's Special Health program Residents w ill be asked to make finan­ cial contributions and receive Tootsie Rolls in appreciation. About 80 percent of the money collected from the dona­ tions remains with the local K of C Council. chapter, but he exemplified all that a member of the society represented. The candle lighting ceremony started with an explanation of the significance of the lightings by Dan Styf. replacing Jennifer Parker, who was ill. The "scholarship" candle was lit by Kathy Vos. the candle representing "character" was lit by Jason Gole. the "leadership" candle by Vai Blair, and the "service" candle by Tammi Snore. The initiates were introduced by Lori McKeough and Shellie Schantz, and the pledge was led by Michelle Bechlcr. The welcome to new members was given by Christopher Carpenter, and the honoring of parents of seniors was conducted by Michelle Bechler and Nicole Cooklin. Two acappella selections. "Ave Maria" and "Il's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" were presented by "4 on the Floor," a quartet of musical high school students. The invocation and benediction were given by Pastor Jeff Arnett. Community Resources Network model adopted by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Coordinating resources among Barry County agencies and non-profit organiza­ tions to improve response to community needs is the crux of a model plan adopted Tuesday by the County Board of Commis­ sioners. The plan is called Barry Community Re­ source Network, and Board Chairman Orvin ‘Tootsie Roll* drive April 2-4 honor. She explained that Maurer graduated from a school that did not have an NHS Moore said be thought the concept was an excellent idea. By developing a 20 year mode) plan for the delivery of human services in the county, officials also have a long range dream of securing grant funding to possibly house the variety of services under one roof. About 10 local agencies expect to have Fifteen agencies have submitted letters of commitment to the Community Resources Network: YMCA of Barry County. Habitat for Humanity. American Red Cross-Barry County Chapter. County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service. Department of Social Ser­ vices, Love Inc.. Ca’holic Family Services. Family and Children's Services, County Substance Abuse. County United Way, Pine Rest Cherry Valley Clinic, Commission on Aging, Probate/Juvcnile Court, Barry-Eaton District Health Department and Barry Inter­ space problems in several years. The idea of one building, "a one stop shopping" approach also would as».st in promoting the concept of helping the whole person or the whole family, said Sandra En- mediate School District. The plan is not another administrative layer or a combining of funds, but targeting goals together to benefit the community. Englehart said. Several months ago. the County Board asked county agencies to develop a 20 year model for the delivery of human services in the county. The departments decided to ex­ pand their group to a broader base and in­ clude non-profit organizations. Components glehart, public health administrator, who explained details of the plan to the County of the plan include having a Consumer Ad­ visory Board comprised of "users of ser­ Board this week. The building is just "pie in the sky...a vi­ sion" at this point and "not the real goal", vices." an annual plan of action with human services goals targeted to the community, training community "gatekeepers" (leaders who are in positions to refer people who need help), coordinating a mobile outreach so that people who need services could count on various agencies being at a certain place on a certain day, having user friendly she said Wednesday. The most important aspect. Englehart said, is that county commissioners have the foresight to plan for the future of human services. "That's really great." services; adopting a team approach to treat the family, for example, as a whole and take the family a step further instead of just treating little problems in a piecemeal fashion. An electronic directory, placed in a strategic location, is part of the plan to provide citizens with instant access to information about all services that are available "Commissioners deserve a lot of credit. This is high risk. There's no guarantee it's going to succeed," she said. The plan is still in the framework stage and will take a lot of work to develop. Twenty-two agencies have participated so far and many people have contributed to the plan, she said. The planning group from the various agencies has a year time line to work hard on the model, go through consensus training and develop strategics, Englehart said. Without human services policies and planning the county would not have access to grant funding, she noted. The plan will provide proof that the county has a vision and allow for seeking collaborative grant money, Englehart said. Robert Nida, juvenile court administrator who has been working on the plan, told the Board Tuesday that "everybody is excited about the concept." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 3 COUNCIL continued from page I She also said that it is "certainly an honor for the city to host this." Also during the meeting. Hastings Police Chief Jerry P. Saner discussed the county's new 9-1-1 emergency telephone service, which can be used for Tire, police and medi­ cal emergencies. "It’s been a long time coming, but every­ thing seems to be in order," Sarver said. The new service handles calls for the 11 fire departments, 8 law enforcement agen­ cies and 8 emergency medical services that serve the county. Installation of the system was approved in 1990 when Barry County residents agreed to pay up to 1 mill for five years to launch the system. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Heard a progress report on the industrial incubator by L. Joseph Rahn, executive di­ rector of the Joint Economic Development Commission. Rahn said a company called New Con­ cepts, Inc. signed a lease last week to join the incubator. New Concepts is a manufac­ turer of low-fat frozen cookie dough. He said 2.500 square feet of office space remain available at the incubator but there 911 continued from page 1 "We believe strongly that we would rather send an ambulance and not need it than not send one and need it," Nystrom said. "That creates a challenge to us to make sure we get all the information...Most of our units are volunteer so we have to page them. Once you set that in action, you have anywhere from eight to twelve to fifteen people responding...so in bad weather you've got a lol of people hustling." The 15 people, including the director, su­ pervisors and secretary, who comprise the staff at the Central Dispatch Center com­ pleted about 350 hours of intensive training last year to prepare them for 911 telecom­ municator roles. Telecommunicaiors have to be prepared to deal with everything from a three-year-old saying. 'Momma won't wake up’ to a senior are three companies that have requested it. Rahn said he expects one of them to sign a lease by May 1. He also said that another company was expected to sign a lease to occupy the re­ maining 10.000 square feel of manufactur­ ing space. • Received a letter from the Men's Softball Association requesting the use of the softtall field at Fish Hatchery Park. The association needs the park some Sunday evenings starling May 19 and ending August 31, the letter said. Council agreed to approve the use after the association provided some needed sig­ natures and a certificate of insurance. • Granted a request from Allie Smith of the Hastings Farmer's Market to use the rently represents Hastings on the hoard, but The city had previously agreed to pay 75 the position is only temporary. • Received a letter from Karen Despres, non-parade chair of the Hastings Summer­ percent or the hill hut withheld the rest be­ cause of some problems that needed to be cleared up. • Received a letter from Mary Morin, of Consumers Power, stating the cost of having fest, stating that there would be no parade during Summerfest this year since the festi­ val is being held at the Fish Hatchery Park. She said the parade should return next year. • Agreed to pay Consolidated Government Services 55,245, the ba'ance of the company's $20,980 bill to the city for the reappraisal it conducted last year for the second half of the city. by Dawn Hankinson. • Agreed too retain Tim Johnson, Hast­ ings' planning consultant, as the city's plan­ a streetlight installed at the comer of E. ner even though he resigned his position with WW Engineering and Science March 5 to become an independent planning consul­ tant. Bond Street and Newton Court, would be $100. • Received a letter from Dick Pastula, of the Michigan Department of Commerce, Council agreed to request that Consumers Power install the light. Installation of a street light at the comer turning down the city's request for a grant to help fund the Starr School Road waler and sewer project. was requested in a Feb. 16 letter to council parking lot next to Tyden Park again in 1993. • Approved a request from Pennock Hos­ pital to use the Fish I latchcry Park on May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Chil­ dren's Health Fair. • Referred to the personnel committee a letter by Orvin Moore, chairman of the Barry County Central Dispatch Administra­ tive Board, requesting to have Police Chief Jerry Sarver permanently appointed to rep­ resent Hastings on the board. Sarver cur- citizen who is having medical problems and can't talk, Nystrom said. Central Dispatch personnel moved into the new building on Nashville Road in Hastings last fall. The director and secretary previously had a small office on the third floor of the County Courthouse. Eight full time and three part-time 911 telecomnxunicators are part of the staff. They were selected from a field of 257 applicants after undergoing a battery of test­ ing and screening. Supervisors Linda Dickman and Ron Mc­ Cord are working supervisors. And Nystrom and secretary Sue Rose are trained to be telecommunicaiors so they can be abreast of all the latest technology and can step in and help whenever needed. In fact. Rose, works as a tclecommunicator at least once a week in addition to handling her regular secretarial duties. Hastings band members to perform in District 10 "All Star Band11 Seven Hastings Band members wil travel to Holland as part of the District 10 MSBOA "All Star Band* for an all-day rehearsal before performing at a concert at Holland High School. The "All Star Band* members who will join band members from other schools in District 10 are (left to right) Dan Sfyf, alto sax; David Solmes, trumpet; Kathy Vos. french horn; Tracy Reynolds, trombone; and Christin Ossenheimer, clarinet. Conducting the evening concert win be Dr. William Revelli, former University of Michigan band director. Not pictured are Joe Bender, alto sax; and Edith Korfekaas, trumpet. Hastings Middle School Talent Show h rousing success J-Ad Graphics News Service The audience wu moil receptive for the artists on the Central Auditorium stage last week for the second presentation of the Hastings Middle School Talent Show. Auditions were held earlier this month to determine the lineup of performances for the pleasure of entire middle school student body, and a major rehearsal readied the kids for the big day The day of the show students and some parents and teachers gave each act an exuberant welcome and a rousing sendoff with the conclusion of the performance. Many different talents were part of the show, including the vocal trio of Heather Johnson. Jessica Alkcma and Sonja Harrelson, a piano solo "Friends" by Heather Johnson and a group dance by Jenni Lewis, Syndi Goodenough. Betsy Hustwick and Cheryl Gibbons. Other acts were a vocal duet of the Theme from Aladdin" by Chris Lancaster and Karl Kevin Cooney gives a dramatic reading of Edgar Allen Poe's classic The Telltale Heart* at the second annual Hastings Middle School Talent Show. Gregory, drama skits by the eighth grade creative drama classes, and "swing* C.W. dancing by AJ. O'Heran and Tonya Krick. Other popular acts were a poetry reading by Eric Carlson, a guitar solo by Mike Smith, dramatic readings by Kevin Cooney. Jodi Songer and Andrea Jones, a vocal solo of "Someday" by Kari Gregory and a duet by Any Doty and Sarah Mepham. Even the teachers were involved when they were the "Grand Finale" in an act called Teacher Feature." The event was co-chaired by teachers Mel Hund and Richard Nauta. Mike Smith plays his guitar to a smash reception by about 800 middle school kids at Central Auditorium. Third graders entertain at Northeastern Northeastern Elementary students had a treat last week when each student from Larry Ricco's class recited a poem, either alone or with a classmate. The other students gathered in the all-purpose room to hear the recitations. Here. Jamie Frazier and Shawna Grogan present ’The More it Snows." by A.A. Milne. Listening to Larry Ricco’s kids recite poems, the students of Northeastern Elementary have different reactions. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 Commissioners should re-hire animal control officer Letters To The Editor: Racial mixing comments ignorant To The Editor: I had not responded to Cameron McIntyre's irresponsible racist remarks in the past out of respect for my first teacher. Mrs. Doris McIntyre. However. I can no longer avoid comment. Mr. McIntyre's letter last week started out proclaiming that today's ills in society were in pan caused by interracial marriages. He did not elaborate in what those ills were or how these ills were caused by interracial marriage. He did however refer to the Bible for reference in making his case. I have not spoken to Mr. McIntyre for near­ ly 30 years, so 1 have no evidence to whethr these statements are reflective of an old man in advanced stages of senility, or rather the firm beliefs of a man. which are rooted in ig­ norance and hatred of people different than himself. Either way I take severe unbrage to his vile remarks. I spent four years of my life in the service of this country to defend the rights of individuals to retain their right of free speech. However, this does not guarantee the right of "cheap talk." While in voluntary service. I met and mar­ ried the most wonderful, intelligent, and in­ trospective person I have ever had the pleasure to know. Together we have borne three equally wonderful, intelligent, and healthy offspring. I do not think of these in­ dividuals as "different" than myself, nor are they, for they have a mind. body , and soul of equal importance to this society as myself. My wife has pursued an advanced education and has been a contributing member of the society we all live in. In terms of "cross-breeding." my ex­ perience in animal husbandary. plant genetics and biology. has taught me that the dominant and best characteristics are most often passed from one breed to the other. This has been the manner in which farmers have improved upon their crops and animals throughout history. Are we not of the same makeup, only a higher elevated intelligence? 1 must comment on the use of the sacred testaments to make ones argument for such ar­ cane. ignorant and offensive remarks. So call­ ed "Christians" who refer to the Bible for this purpose give those of us who truly believe the teachings of Christ are sacred, leave a foul taste in my mouth for "organized religion." The belief that one religion or one people hold the key to heaven is absurd. Christ taught that all peoples are equal in the eyes of the Lord. Finally, in reference to my dearly departed teacher, who taught me that "if you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all." Mr. McIntyre, has always had a well maintained and beautiful home, it is too bad that such filth exists on the inside. Ken Hawblitz Hastings Nation must unite against abortion To The Editor: When I read the letter from Jo Anderson in last week’s Banner. I can honestly say that 1 was enraged. Now I can say that I am sad. How can someone claim to be against kill­ ing babies and yet make a broad claim to the integrity of the people who support Pro-Life. I must say something appears to be amiss. Abortion is about murdering a child made by God. Whether this child is wanted or un­ wanted. bom to a drug addict, to a child abuser, to a single parent, or a rape victim, doesn't mattei What matters is that this is a human being, a child of God. A child with the sme rights you and I had upon conception. Is it this child's fault tht it is to be bom to ir­ responsible parents? Does this give our nation the right to allow this countless murdering to continue, simply because a child is inconvenient? There are countless couples and single peo­ ple eager to be parents and to adopt these children. If you don't believe me. why not oJI your local adoption agency. These people want these children, not because they are perfect or imperfect, but because they long to have a child to love. It isn't, by the way. someone else's job to raise an 'unwanted child." it is the persons responsible. Life can sometimes give you a blessing in disguise. Once upon a time, a baby was conceived. Unknown to his parents — he was to be bora with a heart disease. Since they didn’t know, abortion wasn't as obtain. When he was bom. the doctor's gave him 12 years to live. He was doomed to die before he had a chance to live. This doomed baby boy. had two open-heart surgeries before the age of 16. He barely made it through, but continued to amaze the medical profession as he graduated high school. By the age of 33. after two more open- heart surgeries and countless heart attacks; this man married, had a family, and was main factor in starting Maple Valley Right to Life. He saved countless lives by being allowed to live as the medical community advanced technology on his heart. He was loved by all, especially his doctors. We counted over 500 people al his funeral when he died at 34 years. He gave us all wonderful, happy years Bui what if the story book was closed because of abortion? How many would have die1 without his life? Now I ask you? How many babies need to die before we stand up for them? Who on this earth, has the right to decide who lives and who dies? How many people have we killed who could have brought great things to our nation? Someday, a child will be able to be loved and cared for for who it is. Convenience will not matter. But I fear that this will only take place in heaven. May we all fear the day we must stand in front of Jesus with the blood of our own children on our hands. t people is wrong. If; children abused, we must use our laws io punish the abuser, not the victim. If your child was a problem, would you murder it? Is violence, on nay level, an answer? I feel we must unite as a country against abortion. I believe we mustn't take life into our own hands. I ask you to read the Bible where all true laws are found. A good place to start is Psalms 139 vs. 13-18. I’m praying for Thanks to all the women brave enough to let their children be bom. Thanks to Tom and Jane Han for having the love to raise an "imperfect" son. Mrs. Kan Hart-Burd former wife of the late William (Billy) Hart Nashville Don’t be fooled by cancer copycat To The Editor: We recently received a letter from the Hayings Area Cancer Drive, c/o Cancer Fund of America in Knoaville. Tenn This fund is in no way associated with the local American Cancer Society, the one and only with the "sword" as its symbol. We were asked to pankipale in the door-todoor cancer drive with the Cancer Fund of America in May. We will not and have never panicipaied in this campaign. As the Reminder slated Iasi week, the local unit will have their door-to-door campaign in April. This is the American Cancer Society, which the money given in Barry County stays in Barry Counts HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by. Hasting* Banner, Inc. A Dhwon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-0051 Melvin Jacoba Presxlenl Stephan Jacobo Treasurer There is no proof that the money from the Cancer Fund of America ever gets back to the Hastings area. As I have worked with the local unit on their door-to-door campaign in the past. I know that people are confused between the two funds and I'd like to alert them. Please! When an ACS walker comes to your door, you will see the "symbol of the sword.” Mike and Marilyn Kidder Hastings I have a deep concern about our county, mainly about our elected officials, the Barry County Commissioners. Th reason for this concern is the recent pro­ blems at the Barry County animal control shelter. It is my understanding that our county has only two animal control officers and for the past two months one of them. Officer Pam Ronchelti. has been on sick leave due to job stress-related illness. This has left the animal shelter understaffed. After this, our commissioners suspended and then terminated our only remaining animal control officer. Julie Mitchell. First, this termination leaves our county with no animal control officer, which can be a very serious matter. The importance of proper animal control should go without saying, but apparently does not concern our commis­ sioners. Even if Officer Ronchetii returns, how effective will she be? She will be coming right off from a job stress-related sick leave into an understaffed, poorly funded position as the county's only animal control officer. Second, i am concerned about our commis­ sioners' reasons for terminating Officer Mit­ chell: improper job performance, harassment of employees and insubordination. These charges come as quite a surprise if you look at the facts. The animal control shelter has im­ proved by leaps and bounds since officer Mit­ chell took over more than three years ago. Of­ ficer Mitchell has worked diligently, sacrific­ ing many things to insure that the conditions at the shelter improved. And improve they have — the adoption rate is higher than it has ever been, no longer are animals given up to research or otherwise needlessly killed, the humane treatment of animals is 100 times better and public awareness is greatly improved. Does this sound like the work of someone who is not performing her job? As far as employee harassment? Officer Mitchell is a kind and compassionate person whose main concern is the welfare of the animals entrusted to her care. If another employee under her is not fulfilling their job requirements, then it is her responsibility to offer a reprimand. That's her job! I have had many bosses who have been much more stem than what I have seen of Julie Mitchell and they have never been accused of "harassment.” To charge officer Mitchell with insubor­ dination is ludicrous. She knows more about proper animal control procedures than anyone else in county offices. If things are not runn­ ing properly it is her responsibility to take measures and set things right. Il is also officer Mitchell's responsibility to hold people accountable for their inhumane treatment of animals, regardless of whether they enjoy hearing about it or not. How can anyone carry out the responsibilities of their position if they are not given the authority to ‘i Letters "Malicious gossip can Ibe as dangerous ’ v________ as lightning and as destructive as tornadoes." Not only have 1 found this statement to be true from personal experience, but it is also prov­ ing true in this case as well. I know some of the Barry County Commis­ sioners and have always thought the ones I know are people of good character. However. I believe that in this instance our commis­ sioners have put on blinders and are only looking at this issue from a single perspective. To put slock in and base your decisions on rumors and hearsay instead of ascertaining the facts and looking at something from all view­ points is senseless. The human mind is much like a parachute; neither one works unless it’s open. My advice to the Barry County Commis­ sioners? Hire Julie Mitchell back and let her Philosophy perpetuates racial inequality To The Editor: In response io Cameron McIntyre's letter of March 18: Il is people who share McIntyre's philosophy who are perpetuating the racial in­ equities of the world. Under the Declaration of Independence it stales: "That all men are created equal... ’* and among our unalienable rights, ”... are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." If that happiness should come in the form of an interracial relationship, so be it. By his own admission, he believes that peo­ ple of different races should not mix. If this situation was enforced, would that not make our nation as racially segregated as South Africa, a country which is in the midst of one of the most bloody racial wars in history? And what about the former Yugoslavia? Can you codone the racial bloodshed in Eastern Europe? 1 must say that 1 am thankful for the racially mixed students that 1 teach in the Bank Creek area. They have a visionary outlook on their society, one that is accepting of all peoples and religions. They make our white middle­ class society look barbaric. It is these children who are going to come to my aid when I’m elderly, and I sincerely hope that I am tolerant enough to accept it. In conclusion. 1 believe that if God had not wanted the diffrent races of the world to mix. She would have made us all one color. Kim O’Mara Hastings Animal control officer did a good job 7b The Editor: I’m not usually one that writes a letter to the editor, but last week's dismissal of Barry County's animal control officer. Julie Mit­ chell. has really upset me! And I believe that the only way the residents of Barry County can change this unjust deci­ sion is by letting our feelings be known. I’ve always known Julie Mitchell to be a true animal love, ever since 1 first met Julie in elementary school. She was one of those peo­ ple who would care for any animal that walk­ ed. hoped or slithered by. Her love of animals continued throughout high school. And I still know how she cares for animals, because she's been my neighbor for nearly 8‘A years. It is my opinion that Barry County could not ask for a more dedicated, hard-working or caring animal control officer. Julie has given 100 percent of her time and energy in trying to clean up our 'dog pound.” To make it a healthier, warm place with food for our lost, homeless animals. And this is the thanks she gets? An unfavorable evaluation and dismissal What this all both down to is that the com­ missioners are btymg Mo a lot of rumors and hearsay that is being spread by a certain in­ dividual. William Arthur Ward once said. Guns needed to protect homes To The Editor: after being on call 24 hours a day. and cover­ ing duties of an absent employee for weeks on end? C’mon / somebody tell me what’s wrong with this picture! I sold dog licenses from mid December ihrough March I. You wouldn't believe how many people just out-of-the-blue commented on the warm, wonderful way she deals with animals and how lucky we are to have her as our dog warden. I always agreed with their comments and assured them (hat it takes a very special person to perform the job she I hope everyone who feds the way I do either writes a letter, suns a petition, goes to a public meeting ... does something to be heard. Don’t let an evaluation by three people of the Criminal Justice Committee cost us the best animal control officer we've ever had! (If you're anything like me, you too are wondering just what that evaluation consisted of!) Daria Cady Nashville Animal control officer mistreated public I’m writing in regards to the way the U S. is now doing about guns. Yes! It's wrong to cany guns and go out to commit a crime. Instead of going up io a door to check out who's there. 1 hide! Others do also, if they're alone, and who wouldn't do whatever they have to do to protect their lives. When young people approach a house on Halloween or any time, they're up Io no good. Al night, it's scary to hear people outside and To The Editor: see stuff Any man in the house will do whatever is possible to keep people from enienng. even if its s shotgun, loaded or not. The young people may die. too bad. They shouldn't be there tormenting end doing sluff. This sends a message to people. Go ahead and break into homes. The people in the house better not hit or harm the intruder. They go to prison and the others get into a car and leave. Justice, right? The people lore their house end family plus their job. while the rest gels away! Larene Field Hastings Public Opinion- perform the job she has proven herself worthy of and has dedicated her life to. Keep Al McCrumb as the current supervisor, give Julie the authority that a manager needs to carry out her responsibilities, build a new facility (the old one is in terrible condition), hire two more animal control officers and keep your stupid politics out of this important public service. My advice to the people of Barry County? If your child is bitten by a rabid dog. your street is overrun by wild dogs, you can’t find a de­ cent pet for your family, you witness any of the hundreds of unspeakable and inhumane acts that people do to animals or any of the other important things the animal shelter handles for the public — Don't complain to the animal shelter, call your local commissioner! Kirk B. Steward In response to the letter written last week, concerning Julie Mitchell, who was dismiss­ ed, in the letter Don Henry wants freedom of speech and feels the public should be involved in sharing their opinions. If 1 was Ms. Mitchell. I wouldn't want the public to speak out. She should walk away with some kind of dignity while she can. She was very rude to the public and foul language was used many times. I think Ms. Mitchell's badge went to her head. Once she put it on, she thought she could say or do whatever she wanted. As a taxpayer in Barry County. I feel the commissioners did the right thing. And it could have been done sooner. There’s been a lot of people abused by Ms. Mitchell. I hope the commissioners will continue to watch closer the other workers. Maybe there’s more house cleaning to be done down there. And as far as Julie sacrificing her time to those animals and being on call 24 hours a day. that’s really a laugh. That’s why the other officer, Pam Ronchetii, had to go bock to work so soon. Too many things in general were piling up. Someone had to take respon­ sibility down there and get things bock on track. Without Julie down there, maybe Mrs. Ronchetii'* health will hold up to bring the shelter back to normal. And maybe without Julie down there the public will feel free to go to adopt animals without being harassed. As far as what Don Henry said, that no one could fight the system, wrong! To start with, you have to have something to fight with, peo­ ple to back you up. I personally don’t think Ms. Mitchell has a leg to stand on. I also fed more people should write in to let Ms. Mit­ chell really know how tired we really are of her treating the public so rude. At least now, Ms. Mitchell won’t be soak­ ing up the county’s money. She just might have to get out and do a honest day’s work. Kathy Smith Hastings; What do you think off bm increase and property tax petal for school fiasace reform aid property tax relief. The plan, which win be voted John Jacobo Vico Pioedont Fradortc Jacobo Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Etttor) Elaine Gilbert (AgaMant Eddor) Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Sue Hinckley Nek Hoffman Sharon Miler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fndey 6 a m. to 5 X pm. Saturday 8 art - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers "I don't like it because Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think it’s good that “I think it would 6e a “I think we need to do it’s going to cost me more they want fo cut propeny good deal. It will help the money.” taxes.” schools.” something. We hive to come up with some _ method of hsndling ' schools, other than with propeny taxes." “Knowing they’re not planning to tax food and drugs, I think the sales tax "If they cut the property taxes enough, they should take school finsndng off would be fairer than pro- property taxes shogrther petty tax." and put it on the sales and income taxes.? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 5 Letters The wrong people were discharged 7b The Editor: I am a former Barry County animal control officer who resigned my position because 1 could no longer deal with the stress of the primitive and inhumane conditions forced on the animal shelter staff and the animals there by County Commissioners whose only motivation was political and whose answer to the very real problems of employee stress, animal cruelty and public relations was to deny that an problems existed. It is clear that John Gales confronted the same ignorance as all of us who have tried to make the shelter a belter place to work and a better place for the animals who are comitted there. I worked at the shelter with Julie Mikheil for al least six months and 1 have known her ever since. I know Julie has invested an im­ portant pan of her life into making the shelter a better place. When I worked there, shelter complaints went unanswered, the public was ignored, the budget was constantly reduced, donations to the shelter went into the general fund for the commissioners' folly, animals were slaughtered al the lowest possible cost by suf­ focating them in a garbage can with CO2, and no one seemed to care. Since I gave up and quit, a lol of work has gone into improving public service and public relations. Donations have increased by thousands of dollars and are placed into a special fund for the shelter. Adoptions have gone from about 10 percent to at times above 50 percent. The animals are now “put to sleep" by the same process of injection that your vet uses. And investigations into animal abuse and cruelty are being conducted. In addition, many improvements have been made in the shelter itself, not by the Board of Commissioners, but by the shelter staff who have invested their own time and money in fund-raisers and working extra hours without pay to make the shelter a place they and the people of Barry County can be proud of. The point needs to be made that no commis­ sioner can take credit for any of it. let alone the commissioners who fired Julie Mitchell. What the shelter staff could not do themselves they were helped with by members of the Humane Society and generous private citizens. Many of the improvmements were paid for by fund raisers organized by the staff and conducted on their own time. None of the improvements were accomplished by the commissioners! It ts no surprise to me that when it was pointed out that problems were developing at the animal shelter, the Commissioners denied the problems and fired the director. It is a case of killing the messenger so you don't have to hear the bad news. Now. for the same inept reasons they have fired another dedicated employee. It is well documented that stress among animal control officers can cause personality disorders due mostly from dealing with an irate public, being exposed to animal abuse and neglect, killing people's unwanted pets day after day and long hours due to night, weekend and holiday call-outs for sick, in­ jured or problem animals. The commissioners have an obligation as our representatives to help our employees deal with those problems not fire the employees who are the victims of it. Commissioner Mark Doster said they “would never expect one person to be on call all of the lime.” And yet. the commissioners left Julie Mitchell hanging out to dry, all by herself. 24 hours a day. seven days a week, from Jan. 15 until they fired her for “failure to adequately perform her duties" March 16. What commissioner could have held up under the same conditions they so callously imposed on Julie Mitchell? And during that period, when the poor woman could carry on no longer and got sick over a weekend, and could not respond to a call on Saturday on the orders of her doctor, who would not allow her to drive on the medication he had prescribed. Julie was given a written reprimand by Commissioners Boze. Wenger and Doster because she referred a call from the Sheriff s Department to Com­ missioner Ethel Boze who was in fact in charge of the animal control department. It is no accident that Commissioners Ethel Boze and Bob Wenger were unavailable for comment and chose Cie newest of the commis­ sioners to act as the spokesman for their ac­ tions. Doster, a student, has only been a com­ missioner for a few weeks and has no first­ hand knowledge of any of the events that oc­ curred at the shelter. This appears to be one more example of Commissioners Boze and Wenger lacking the courage to deal with pro­ blems and leaving someone else to do the dirty work. Where is the leadership on the Board of Commissioners? I hope the new shelter manager sees the message in all of this. It should be obvious to even the most disinterested of us who are the owners of the Barry County animal shelter that the wrong people were fired. It is our county govern­ ment and it is our animal shelter and it is our obligation to see that they are restored to our employment. If we are going to fire anyone it should be the commissioners responsible for creating this mess. Michele Armour (Sprague) Hastings County takes land from innocent people To The Editor: The state police fly with the National Guard every summer, looking for a blue-green hue given off by the marijuana plant. They do not need a warrant to land the helicopter on your propeny if they suspect they see this blue­ green hue. We apparently gave the State of Michigan this right, they can enter our property without a warrant and seize our land. How do I know this? My brother owns desirable vacant land in Barry County. This summer the National Guard helicopter flew over his land and found marijuana. This past September the state police arrested him for manufacturing (cultivating) marijuana. He has sent six months fighting the Barry County system, and a jury of his peers found him not guilty of manufacturing (growing) marijuana on his land. After spending $5,000 and six months of anguish proving his in­ nocence. the prosecution is still going through with the forfeiture proceedings against his property. This forfeiture is based on the deceptive statements of a public servant, who expressed interest in owning said land. This is a civil action, there is no jury . In a bench trial, one person (a public servant) will determine if his land is forfeited. How can Barry County seize a man's land after he was acquitted^ Public Act 333.7521 and 333.7523 can be found in the library. Basically it gives the stair, the right to seize property (cars, houses, land, personal items) used to contain an illegal substance. This can be interpreted many dif­ ferent ways; essentially they can choose to take what they want. We cannot let the government interpret it to mean forfeiture of innocent people's property . Every landowner is at the mercy of the Slate of Michigan. If they do not have to prove my brother cultivated marijuana on his land to seize it. what is stopping them from finding it on your property and seizing it? The land you own in other counties and up north is at risk also, unless you are beyond reproach. This concerns everyone. If you have no knowledge nor consent of marijuana found growing on your land, can they still forfeit your property? It is being decided now. If we allow them to take one man’s land, we are sel­ ling precedent of case law. This gives them justification to procure more and more and more of our land. It is wrong for the county to take property away from innocent people. We cannot allow this. Please write the Barry County Prosecutor (220 W. Court. Hastings) and let him know this is injustice. Lisa Singleterry Hastings No on can dictate in private matters 7b The Editor: ■ This letter concerns doctor-assisted suicide, and rights of freedom of choice as to abortions. . No church, no politician, no people, whatever their personal beliefs, has the right to control or dictate the private lives of others in choices made. If you are unaware of this fact, read your history book about why people first settled in this country . One has to experience the identical ex­ perience. of those wanting doctor-assisted suicide or choice of abortion rather than to judge heartlessly from an uncaring, unfeeling, lack of understanding standpoint and attitude. Those against doctor-assisted suicide and rights of abortion, the pretense of life as the real issue is not their real motive. Their real issue and motive is power to rule supreme over the rights of others. They are a danger to society. Their actions aggressive and hateful. Hateful to the point of killing without remorse an innocent, unarmed doctor in the back at an abortion clinic. Dr. Jack Kevorkian is s very compas­ sionate. caring, intelligent, understanding in­ dividual as shown on the 20/20 TV program March 12. No one in his right mind can fault him for the good he is doing for those wanting doctor-assisted suicide. Justine McLean Hastings P.S. I agree with Don Henry . The public should know why Julie Mitchell of animal control was fired. Something serious is not right in firing her. Animal control officer** firing unjustified To The Editor: In last week's letter to the editor Don Henry wrote a letter on Julie Mitchell's behalf and I would like to say a few words. Julie was dismissed by the board of commissioners ; I have known Julie for two years. She is a Very good, honest and loving person. This lady put so much of her life and love in her job as animal control officer. ; 1 believe this was a setup job against Julie, as this lady could hurt no one. She was also good to her co-workers. The animal shelter was a nice place to go. evrrvone wa* so happv Julie had a good per­ sonality and always laughed alot. which made everyone happy. She also is sensible and considerate to everyone. I'm amazed that anyone who had any brains couldn't see through the charges against her. My persona) opinion is that the commis­ sioners need to see a psychiatrist. They are the ones who are sick. What commissioner's put Julie Mitchell through was a terrible emotional experience and it was competely unjustified. Doris E. Geib Hastings Bearer bonds require timely maintenance (Part one of a two-part series) Before June 1983. tax-exempt bonds were commonly issued in bearer form with no owner registration or name. The bearer, or person who held the bond, owned it. Like a dollar bill, if I hold it. it’s mine; if you hold it. it’s yours. Issuing bonds in bearer form was simple and inexpensive. It eliminated the need for a transfer agent to register ownership each time the bind was bought or sold. A coupon for each interest payment staled the amount of interest and the date it was due. Twice a year, al payment time, the owner clipped the coupon from the bond and mailed it to a designated bank for payment. This designated paying agent paid the interest when the coupon was presented. Since 1983. all new tax-exempt bonds have been issued in registered form. This means the owner's name must appear on the bond certificate and must be recorded with the pay­ ing agent. Nearly half of al) new tax-exempt bonds are issued in book-entry form, which is a type of electronic registration. Interest checks are automatically mailed to the registered owner on the due date. There’s no delay in receiving interest and no chance of forgetting to mail a coupon. Unfortunately, thousands of bearer bonds are still circulating and will continue to earn interest by coupon until they either mature or are called for early redemption. If you hold one of these old bearer bonds, there are few things you should remember. When a bearer bond matures, you must mail the certificate and the last coupon to the paying agent. Only then will you receive the final interest payment and your principal. If FINANCIAL FOCUS fumahedMark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jonas * Co. you forget to return the bond certificate, your principal will remain in the bank but will no longer earn interest. Because your name is not registered, the bank will not be able to notify you when your bond matures. Although many holders of bearer bonds lose interest because they forget to return matured bonds, they more commonly lose in­ terest because their bonds arc redeemed early. Say, for example, you own a $10,000 tax­ exempt bearer bond that pays 12 percent in­ terest and will mature in December 1998. Every December and June, you mail a coupon to the bank paying agent. After you receive the interest from your December 1992 coupon, however, the bond is redeemed by the issuer and ceases earning interest. When you mail in your June 1993 coupon, it’s returned with a note from the bank telling you the bond has been called and instructing you to return the bond certificate with all remain­ ing coupons attached. By now, you have lost $600 because the bond stopped earning in­ terest at the time it was redeemed. Although this may seem unfair, banks claim that no one can be notified because there are no names on bearer bonds. The bank must wail until bearer bond owners mail their next coupons to notify them of redemption. Il sounds like a “catch-22.’’ but there are two ways to receive your interest when due and have your principal returned promptly when a bond is called. Both will be discussed in the second part of this series. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change 57'/. AT&T Ameritech 76'/, 53 Anheuser-Busch 39 Chrysler Clark Equipment 22’1. 19>/. CMS Energy 41’/, Coca Cola 51’/. Dow Chemical 64’/, Exxon 19’/. Family Dollar 53 Ford 39’/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 13'/, 29”/. Hastings Mfg. 54'/. IBM 86'/, JCPenney 40'/, Johnson & Johnson 24’/. Kmart 60’/. Kellogg Company 52’/. McDonald's 52”/. Sears g, Southeast Mich. Gas 19’/, 27'/. Spartan Motors 28'/. Upjohn Gold $331.70 $3.66 Silver Dow Jones 3461.00 Volume 233,000,000 -•/. + ’/. — Company —'ll +’/. —'/. —VI. -VI. +'/. -•/. + 4'/, + 1'/. -’/. —1 4-2'/. —VI. —'I. —4’1. + '/. + 1'/. —'/, -2 + •/. + 2.70 —— + 19 Auto insurance bill near passage by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Michigan Senale will take up the latest automobile insurance reform bill thia week, and chance* are good that it will be paaaed either in Ila original form or with one provision added. Slate Representative Bob Bender from the 88th District, which includes all at Barry County, said the only snag that may bold up the bill on its way to the governor for his signature might be an addition of limitations on trial attorney's fees. The House did have a limitation amendment on the reform package, hot It was taken out before it went to the senate. Bender said. He said he would expect and welcome an amendment setting limitations on the fee* trial lawyers could charge, but that would send the bill back to the house, and possibly a conference committee, which would delay the measure for about a week. A fee schedule for medical care providers is STRAWBERRIES already in the bill, be said. Bender named three major provisions of the bill that be said will result io cost savings for the people of Michigan. First, (he unlimited, lifetime medical care has been taken out of insurance coverage, leaving the option* of buying what personal injury protection the individuals wants. He said the bill presumes the average insurance purchaser would buy $1 million of Personal Injury Protection (PPI), when figuring potential savings on insurance premiums, but individuals may want to buy up to $5 million. Secondly, there are stricter limitations on when auto owners can file lawsuits. Bender said. This makes it a lot less easy to bring suit." be said. If you are more than SO percent liable, you can't bring a suit. If you are less than SO percent liable, then there is no change in the law; its the same as it is now." "Third, a fee schedule for medical providers is included in the bill. That will keep medical expenses down." Bender said. Doctors aren't "wildly enthusiastic' about the idea," but it does have a fee schedule included in it." he said. Asked what the projected savings would be to an average insurance buyer. Bender said, "I think you can figure on a 16 percent savings. Realistically. I think that's what will happen - that's with the SI million option." GOOD THROUGH SUHDAV 3-28*93 -:Plumb!s IMa-Rite Fwwb 902 W. State. Hasum Ph. 945-4921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEOHESDAY DOUBLE COUPOIIS EVERYDAY UP TO 50< FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEH 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 Ex-officer pleads 'no-contest' to assaults at Summerfest of assault. His actions in court were made as part of a by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A former Middleville police officer charged with assaulting four people and resisting arrest during Summerfest last August pleaded no contest to the charges in District Court in plea bargain agreement with Kalamazoo Chief Assistant Prosecutor Robert Pangle. In accordance with the agreement, the court agreed not to accept Frantz* pleas right away, but rather take them under advisement for a year. During the year his plea is being considered. Frantz will be placed on probation. He will be required to follow the usual rules for probation during the year, plus he will be prohibited from being violent with his wife. Shelly, who was one of the victims. Also, he Hastings Wednesday. Andy Frantz, 35, who lost his job over the alleged incident, pleaded no contest to three counts of assault, misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, and one count of attempting to resist a police officer, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Frantz did not offer a plea to a fourth count WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coau Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller, Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 28 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provid­ ed. Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 11.20 Children's Church. 4:00 Middle School Fellowship; 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Monday - 7:00 Chris­ tian Education Committee meeting. Wednesday - 9 30 Circle I. at the home of Mildred Smith. I ;30 Circle 4. at the home of Pearl Stutz; 7:00 Chancel Choir practice Thursday 12 00 Lenten Luncheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, corner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-3118. Sunday Services 9:30 a m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bead. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7.XX) p.m. Facility equipped for me nanaicappeo. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd., I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Service*: 9:45 Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church cf the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Road). Philip R. Cotbum. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service al 9: 25 a.m (Pastor Colburn will xpeak). and Sabbath School al 10: 50 a m. (for all ages). Our speaker March 27 will be Gary Randolph. Education Director of the Lake Union Conference. The All-Church Luncheon in Hastings will be held March 27. Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Adventurer and Pathfinder will meet together at Tendercare Nursing Home for Sunshine Band on Sabbath. March 27. at 4:00 p.m. Spring break begins at noon Friday. April 2. and school resumes Mon­ day. April 12. A seminar entitled "Learning to Love" will begin Sabbath. April 3. The seminar each Sabbath from April 3 through May I (excluding April 17) will include noon lessioa. Our Community Ser­ vice Center. 502 E. Green Street. area. Hours of operation are Mon­ day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for an ap­ pointment at 945-2361 if you are in good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. FIRSr BAPTISr CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkry. Senior 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5:30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 7:30p.m. - Bibte Study. Prayer and HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79. MS-3397 Church phone 945-4995 ■get; 11 XX) a.m. Morning Wonhip Grade; 6:00, Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awmm Clubs; Hall; 7 XX) p.m.. Adults Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North Si. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414. Sunday. March 28 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9:30 Church School (all ages). AAL after 2nd service; 10:45 Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. March 25 - 4:00 Outreach; 6:30 Children's Choir; 7: 00 Education Bd.; 7:30 Choraliers; 7:30 Journey of Faith; 8: 00 AA. Saturday. March 27 9 30 Conf. 5; 1:00 Cantor Pract ; 3: 00 Adult Class. 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. March 29 - 7:00 Bereft Parents Support Group. Tuesday. March 30 10:00 Journey of Faith. 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. March 31 - 10:00 Wordwatchers. 4: 00 Organ Lesson. 6:00 Supper; 7 00 Vespers WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9XX)a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers, 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday vf each month until far­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Orgamst/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9374. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS: Church School 9.30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. ad 11XX) a m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Dtscipte Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday. March 25 - Lenten LunchfWorship at First Presbyterian Church 12:00 Phyllis Usbome. retired teacher from Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Sunday. March 28 - Fish Bowl Of­ fering for Hunger; During 11:00 a.m. Service, the Chancel Choir. practice. School; 11XX) a m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Dalton Area cm*cn or coo. 7* day, T|-ff-H Michigan. Services 10 a m- each Samntey Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BULK, Cedar VALLEY THORNAPPLE FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 aad 11:13. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS GOO, 1674 violation, his pleas will be accepted and he will be sentenced on the charges. If Frantz commits only a minor violation of his probation, the prosecutor can proceed with prosecuting him on the remaining assault charge. This could lead to Frantz* probation being extended another year. If Frantz gets through the year without to the situation. violating his probation, the court will reject his pleas and the charges against him will be dismissed. The court scheduled a hearing for March 21, 1994, to determine whether Frantz* pleas Frantz thanked the court for helping him and said he was trying to straighten his life out. Judge Gary R. Holman said he hoped Frantz was successful in turning his life should be accepted or not. Pangle said that reaching around. "I encourage you in this effort," Holman * the plea agreement was difficult because so many people had been involved in the incident but he felt it was a "fair and honorable solution" said. cannot have any contact with any of the other ATTEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confession., Saturday 4:00-4:30 victims or their families and he is required to attend psychological counseling sessions in Battle Creek. If Frantz commits a major probation ASSEMBLY T)F West State Road. School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11X10 a-m.; Evening Service at 6X10 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Clasaes far ail ages Mor­ al^ Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery NashvillB Area at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH# Nashville Father (■gn 8-12); Youth Ministries or of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings to memory of Daria Borton. Helen Burkey. Bessie Smith. Del Heath and Al Oraborn. and in honor of all Room Fund — this was postponed from last Sunday due to death of the mother of our organist; Laurence and Gladys Larkin Wedding An­ niversary Open House 2:00 to 4:00 p..m. Wednesday. March 3) — Father/Child Banquet and Program by Mark Cowles on "The Fun and Power of Trains” 6:30 p.m. — call church office for information on ad­ vance ticket sales. Thursday. April I — Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m.; Lenten Lunch/Worship at First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. — message by Nancy Bradley, elementary school counselor from First Presbyterian Church. Saturday. April 3 — PM Gathering with special musical guest "Message." an acappella group from Grand Rapids 7:00 p.m. Sunday. April 4 — Palm Sun­ day — Beginning of Holy Week. Thursday. April 8 - Maundy Thurs­ day Sedar Meal and Lord's Supper 6:30 p.m. Friday. April 9 — (V.I.P.’s) 9:30 a.m.; Community Presbyterian Church 1 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. FLEXFAB MCONPONATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTMGS BANNER AND REMMDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions” • 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTMGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS HBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series: "Does God Exist?" on WexLiesday eve. 7 p.m. "Children at Risk" video senes on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 p.m. 'repeal showing) Sunday. March 28 .'id April 4. 6 p m. Donald J. Fingleton Donald J. Fingleton, 70, passed away Friday, March 19, 1993. Husband of Shirley Fingleton. Father of Martha Fingleton, Jane (Jerry) Kegel, Barbara (Kun) Klussendorf, and Bill (Wanda) Finglelon. Grandfather of Erich, Brian, and Dustin. Brother of Margaret (Walt) Caukin. Memorial services were held Wednesday, March 24 at Church in the City 2648 North Hackett Avenue. Milwaukee. In Lieu of (lowers memorials to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Appreciated. |__________ Leo P. Weber__________ | BIG RAPIDS - Leo P. Weber, 90, of Big Rapids, passed away Friday, March 19,1993 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. He was born December 10, 1902 in Staceyville, Iowa, to Andrew and Helen (Heimer) Weber. He is survived by four sons, Leo F. and his wife, Mary of Lakeview, Dr. Daniel G. and his wife, Beverly of Fremont, Gregory T. and his wife, Kathy of Grand Rapids and Dr. Wendell F. and his wife, Christy of Big Rapids; two daughters, Shirley J. and her husband, Dick Westover of Grand Rapids and Carol and her husband. Dr. George Pusczak of Big Rapids; 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson and a special friend. Tim O’Hara. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilhelmina, three sisters and eight brothers. Services were held Sunday, March 21 at St Paul’s Campus Parish in Big Rapids with Father Tom Page officiating. Burial was at Reserection Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice of Mecosta County. Arrangements were made by DaggettGilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. I___ Larry D. Cook_________ | DELTON - L»>'D. Cook, 33, of 10342 Pleasant Lake Road, Delton, passed away Friday, March 19, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Cook was born on September 14,1939 in Hillsdale County, the son of LaVera and Florence (Stump) Cook. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1957. He was a car salesman for many years in the Kalamazoo, Plainwell, and Hastings areas. He was presently employed al Wayland Chevrolet Mr. Cook was a member of St Ambrose Church of Delton. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He was married to Dolores “Dee" Phillips on September 29, 1984. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Cook is survived by h:s wife, Dolores; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Lori) Batten of Vicksburg, Mrs. Cecil (Cindy) Holbrook of Coldwater, four grandchildren: Todd, Josh, Garrett Ashley; two step-daughters, Amy Phil­ lips at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Ann Marie Phillips at home; one sister, Chris Cole of Hillsdale; two brothers, Jerry Cook of Hanover, Jack Cook of Angola, Indiana; sever­ al aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Celebration of Mass was held Tuesday, March 23 at St Ambrose Church in Delton with Father William Crenner, Celebrant Burial was in Vicksburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton Athletic Boosters or St Ambrose Church, Delton. Envelopes available at the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. I___ Emma Lou Walters_______ | HICKORY CORNERS - Emma Lou Walters, 79, of 4960 West Sheffield Road. Hickory Comers and Walters Road, Bowker Lake, Delton, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 1993 at home. Mrs. Walters was bom on September 12, 1913 in Milo, the daughter of William Leroy and Ada (Johnson) Thorpe. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1931. She was a life member of Prudence-Nobles Chapter »366 O.ES., Hickory Comers. She loved nature, swimming and visiting with and caring for friends. She was married to Roy E. Walters on March 12, 1931. Mrs. Walters was preceded in death by her husband Roy in 1968; son. Carl Walters in 1956; daughter, Charlotte Riggle in 1969; an infant granddaughter in 1975; grandson, Steven Russell Walters in 1990 and grand­ daughter, Mary Kay Moore in 1992, and a great grandson, Joshua Walters, in 1981. Mrs. Walters is survived by two sons and wives: Russell E. and Shirley Wallers-Ralph of Michigan, John E. and Beverly Walters of Hickory Corners; 11 grandchildren; 12 great­ grandchildren. Cremation has taken place per her wishes. Frietxls may meet with the family at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. March 27, at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, prior to a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. March 27 with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Private burial will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home day of service. |________ Marian Ahlberg________ | PLAINWELL - Marian Ahlberg, of 331 North Sherwood, Plainwell, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Ahlberg was born on April 17,1920 in Doster, the daughter of the late Ruben and Eliza Boulter. She lived in the Plainwell area all her life and was a second mother and care giver to many children in the Plainwell area. Mrs. Ahlberg is survived by her husband, Robert; three children and spouses, Barbara and William Scarbrough of Mattawan, Regena and Frank Moser of Delton, Liu Brigance and her fiance Don Munn both of Plainwell; two brothers, Bliu Boulter of California, Fred Boulter of Georgia; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She wu preceded in death by two brothers, Sam and Clarence Boulter, niece, Cindy Edson. Funeral services were held Monday, March 22 it Marshall-Gren Funeral Home with Reverend Emerson Minor officiating. Burial wu at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice or the American Cancer Society. |_______ Shirley Jean Fink________ | HASTINGS - Shirley Jean Fink, 65, of Hast­ ings Township, formerly of Grand Ledge, passed away March 21. 1993 at Lansing Hospital. Mrs. Fink was bom in Lansing, she resided in Grand Ledge for 30 years before moving to Hastings Township. She wu a graduate of Eastern High School and loved to read, sew and crochet She is survived by her husband Glenn of 46 years; son, Peter (Sandra) at Grand Ledge; daughter, Billie Jean (John) of Bolingbrook, Illinois; grandchildren. Robot, Sharee, Jessica, Amanda, John, James; mother, Dorothy Avery; brother, Charles Kinridge. She was preceded in death by daughter Julie Ann in 1965. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 24 at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Burial wu at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to die charity of one’s choice. Zane W. Nash HASTINGS - Zane W. Nash, 71, of 431 West Colfax Street Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Nash was bom on March 6, 1922 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Guy and Ortha (Coykendall) Nash. He wu raised in Carlton Township and attended the Carlton Center Schools and graduated from Hastings High School in 1939. Mr. Nash wu a World War II Veteran, serv­ ing in the Navy u a Navy Pilot He wu married to Margaret Peto on June 5, 1946. Mr. Nash wu employed for 35 years in the life insurance Business. The put 25 years with American United Life of Indianapoiis, Indiana. He retired in 1980 u Regional Manager for the company. He wu a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Methodist’s Men’s Club, and Hastings Elks Lodge *1965. Mr. Nash is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons: Raymood Nash of Allegan, and Norman Nash, Pon Huron; two grandchildren; a brother, Willard Nash of Lansing. He wu preceded in death by an infant brother, Raymond Nash. Funeral services were held Friday, March 19, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Phil­ ip L Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. |________Henry A. Barrick________ | NASHVILLE - Henry A. “Hab" Barrick. 29, of Nashville, passed away Monday, March 22, 1993, in Battle Creek Health System/Lelia Site of injuries he suffered in an automobile acci­ dent in 1984. He had been a patient from January 1985 until February at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Barrick wu bora November 8, 1963 in Winter Garden, Florida to Leland L. and Mary (Greenfield) Barrick. He moved to Battle Creek u an infant and attended Pennfield High School through his sophomore year. He wu a 1981 graduate from Nashville High School, where he played football. After graduating, he wu employed at EB1 Breakthrough in Lake Odessa. Surviving besides his parents of Nashville, are sisters: Bonnie L. Campbell of Bellevue and LeAnn L. Arbour of Lansing; maternal grandparents: Ralph and Ethelyn Greenfield of Bellevue; and paternal grandparents: Charles and Charlotte Barrick of Battle Creek. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Burial will be at Reese Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Viola C. Wilson Memorial services fa Mrs. Viola C. Wilson. 79 of Hutings, who passed away Sunday, March 7, 1993 will be held 11:00 a.m. Satur­ day, March 27 al the Quimby United Methodist Church on M-79 in Quimby. Reverend James Noggle will officiate. A light luncheon will follow in the church basement. The luncheon will be provided by the Ladies of the Quimby U.M.W. to which Mrs. Wilson was a member. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. |_________ Mae G. Baker_________ | HASTINGS - Mae G. Baker, formerly of Hutings and Union City passed away Sunday, March21,1993 at the home ofher granddaugh­ ter in Jenison. She is survived by one son, Robert (Barbara) of North Fort Meyers, Florida; a daughter-in­ law, Rose Baker, Hastings; five grandchildren: Karla Kwekel of Jenison. Alan Baker of Shel­ byville, Lee Baker of Plymouth, John and Steven Baker, both of Port Huron. Also surviv­ ing are eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Baker wu preceded in death by her husband, Ward in 1985, who had been post­ master in Union City fa 26’4 years. One son, Roger preceded her in death in 1991. Private services fa the family will be held. Arrangements by the Cook Funeral Home, Jenison. |_______ Dariel M . Rundle_______ | Dariel M. Rundle, 84, passed away Monday, March 22, 1993 at Pennock Hospital in Hutings. Mrs. Rundle wu born April 20, 1908 in Albion, the daughter of Lester and Evangeline McDiaraiid. She was married to Clell Rundle on August 6.1927 in Marshall and wu preceded in death by him in 1962. She wu employed by the U nhed States Post­ al Service in Olivet fa 27 years. Mr. and Mrs. Rundle also owned and operated the Clel-Dar Cabins, which they built in 1946 and wu Oieir home fa 24 years. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Earl (Constance) Landfair, Mrs. David (Carolyn) George; three grandsons. Clay Landfair, Jace George, Todd George and six great-grandsons. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 24 at the Olivet Cemetery, Olivet Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Lupus Foundation a the American Cancer Society. [ Vivian Jeanette Hogan | LAKE ODESSA - Vivian Jeanette Hogan, 74, of 7755 Woodland Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday. March 18, 1993 at ha residence. She wu bora on February 17,1919 in Beld­ ing. the daughta of George and Evah (Nonka) Kinsman. She attended Belding schools and wu married to James Hogan on October 15, 1940 in Belding. He passed away Septemba 17,1989. She lived in Belding and Ionia before moving to Lake Odessa in 1949. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Duane (Carol) Enz of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Robert (Dawn) Pelton of Detroit; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sisla-in-law, Bonnie Kinsman of Ionia. She was preceded in death by one brother, Willard Kinsman. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 21, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odes­ sa, with Reverend George Speu officiating. Burial wu at Riva Ridge Cemetery, Belding. | JoAn William Taylor (Newman) | MIDDLEVILLE - John William Taytar (Newman), 25, of 6745 North Middleville Road, Middleville, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 17. 1993. Mr. Tayla wu born on March 23, 1967 in Grand Rapids, the son of Bob and Rose Newman of Middleville and Jim and Lois Tayla of Fast Jordan, Michigan. He was a cook for a restaurant. He completed three years of college. Mr. Tayla is survived by his parents; brothms and sisters, Doug and Mary Newman, Jim and Lynda Tayla, Yvette and Wayne Winchester, Greg Newman, Kim Newman; grandparents, William and Eva Moomey of Riverdale, William and Ruth Tayla of Florida, Dorothy Newman of Howard City, Andy and Betty Woutila of Mesick; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. Mass of Christian burial wu offered on Saturday, March 20 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to COOL Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funaal Chapel. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 7 Servis-McManaway plan August wedding Rothhaar-Gibson plan to wed June 19 Jerry and Linda Scrvis of Caledonia and Ed and Bev McManaway of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Heidi Lynne Servis to Shawn Michael Alan and Jean Ann Rothhaar of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Krista Jean, to Barry James Gibson, son of Roger and Diana Gibson of Hastings. Krista works as a cashier at Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop in Hastings, and Barry is employed at Flexfab in Hastings and the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Grand Rapids. A June 19.1993. wedding is being planned. McManaway. The bride to be is a 1985 graduate of Caledonia Senior High. The future groom is a 1985 graduate of Thomapplc Kellogg High School. An Aug. 28. 1993. wedding is planned. Kindergartners learn about the post office The staff and customers of the tiny Post Office in Jean Picking's room are (first row, from left to right) Dray Huis, Mark VanderVeen, Nicole Cantrell, Mandy Keeler. Whitney Johnson, (second row) Alex Abbott, Alex Fletcher. Ross Coon. Betsy Acker. Amanda Sunior, Anna Lawrence, (third row) Chad Girrbach, Ben Ferris, Stephanie Buskirk and Lindsey Gentry. Ariie Hammons, supervisor for Customer Service for the Hastings Post Office, is by the maUbox. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A visit by Ariie Hammons III. supervisor of customer service, and a trip to the Hastings Post Office has helped Jean Picking's Central Elementary kindergartners understand how they get a letter al home. After learning about the real post office, the children set up a little post office in their room, complete with mail box. Priority Mail. Express Mail, a canceler. stamps, "change" and a "return to sender" stamp. Envelopes have the student's photo on the upper right hand corner for easier identification for the learning readers. Hammons credited Picking with "doing a wonderful job of explaining his work at the kindergarten level." When the children were at the post office, they followed the path of a letter, and mailed a thank you note. One student gave his name and address, and the postal cleric found a birthday greeting card for him from his Lester-Pederson plan June 5 wedding Melina Lester and Steven Pederson are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dari and Cariene Lester of Delton She is a 1987 graduate of Delton High School and is employed in Battle Creek by Zande Home Medical and the Waterfront Seafood Company. The future groom is the son of Burdette and Virginia Pederson of Hastings. He is a 1985 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Viatec. A June 5 wedding is being planned. Akright-Rockwell engagement told Terry and Sue Catlin of Rhinelander. Wis.. and Ramona Aknght of Charlotte announce the engagement of their daughter. Michelle Yvonne Akright. to Kevin Rockwell of Charlotte. He is the son of Rocky and Diana Rockwell of Charlotte. The bride-elect is a 1989 graduate of Potter­ ville High School and is a department manager at a local food center. The prospective bridegroom is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Spartan Motors of Charlotte. A July 23. 1994. wedding date has been set. grandmother. As part of the United States Postal Service's "Wee Deliver" program, the children are given an authentic mail pouch andhaL "This all helps acquaint the children with how their post office really works," Hammons said. Hammons gave each child a coloring txx>k put out by the Benjamin Franklin Stamp Club. Besides stamps to color, there are blank stamps where the children can "design" their own. An exhibit of the small artists' creations will be put on display on the windows of the Hastings Post Office, Hammons said. As he left. Hammons along with Alex Fletcher, delivered a "Priority Mail" package to Principal Dave Arnold. In it was a book on science, which will be placed in Central Elementary's library, courtesy of the Hastings Post Office. Legal Notices MCMTGAM SALK Same-Seeber to wed April 24 Dingman-Claypool plan to wed July 24 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dingman of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Claypool, also of Nashville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Renee Sue and Roger Allen Jr. A July 24 wedding is being planned. Thalmann-Leavell plan to wed July 17 Vem and Betty Thalmann are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Bet­ sy Dee. to Patrick Lee Leavell. son of Francis and Mary Leavell of Cadillac. Betsy is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and the University of Evansville. Ind., and is currently employed as a physical therapist assistant at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. Patrick is a graduate of Cadillac High School and Ferris State University. He is employed in Cadillac as a food service direc­ tor for canteen Their July I wedding will be held in Acme. Joanna Lynn Same. New Haven, and Chad Michael Seebcr. Woodland, are planning a wedding April 24 at Calvary Temple Worship Center. 1400 W. Washington Center Road. Their parents are William and Mary Kay Same. New Haven; and Cheryl Seebcr. Hastings, and Michael Seeber. Woodland. The bride-elect graduated from New Haven High School and is employed by Rinehold Real Estate Network Inc. Her fiance graduated from Lakewood High School and attends Christian Center. He is employed by the Olive Garden restuaranf. Larkins to observe 60th anniversary Laurence and Gladys Larkin of 348 Will ills Road will observe their 60th wedding anniver­ sary Sunda). March 28. with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Hastings Your presence is the only gift requested. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult ho* been mode in th* condition* of o mortgage mod* by George M. Anderson and Ruth E. Anderson, hit wife, of Barry County, Michigan. Mortgagor*, to Bortwell Mor­ tgage Corporation AAortgog**. dated th* 12th day of September. A.D.. 1986. and recorded in th* of­ fice of th* Register of Deed*. for th* County of lorry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 17th day of September. A.D., 1986. in Liber 439 of Barry Coun­ ty Record*, on Pag* 838. which said mortgage wo* thereafter. assigned to Criterion Financial Cor­ poration by assisgnment recorded in th* office of Register of Deeds in Liber 440 for said County of Barry. on Page 577, and further assigned to NCNB Mortgage Corporation in Liber 523. Pag* 839. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and inter**!, th* sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 07/100 Dollar* (188.807.07). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefor*, by virtue of th* power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Slot* of Michigan in such cat* mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, th* 15th day of April. A.D.. 1993. at 11 00 ©clock a.m. said mortgage will b* foreclosed by o sal* at public auction, to th* highest bidder, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Ml. Barry County. Michigan, of the premi*** described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay th* amount du*, as afor**aid. on said mor­ tgage. with th* interest thereon at nine and onehalf percent (9.50%) per annum and all legal costs, charge* and expense*, including th* attorney fee* allowed by law. and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by th* und*r«ign*d. n*c*s»ory to pro­ tect its interest in the premises. Which said premi*** are described as follows: All certain piece of land situated in th* Township of Thornop­ pl* in th* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan and described o* follow*, to wit: Port of th* Northwest 1/4 of th* Northwest 1 4 of Section 5. Town 4 North. Rang* 10 West, com­ mencing 330 fee! East of the Northwest corner of said section, thence South to Shor* of Duncan Lak*, thenc* Southwesterly along lake to o point 230 feet East of the West line, thenc* North to point 550 feet South of the North line, thence West 170 feet, thenc* North 550 feet, thenc* East 250 feet to th* point of beginning. Th* redemption period shall be 6 months from the dot* of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cos* th* redemption period shall be 30 day from the dot* of such sole. March 11. 1993 NCNB Mortgage Corporation. n/k/o Notionsbonc AAortgog* Corporation Assignee of AAortgog** Albert L. Holtz. P.C. 33533 W. Twelve Mile Rood. Suit* 180 Formington Hills. Michigan 48931 (313)489-7070 («/1) Principal Dave Arnold accepts a 'Priority Mail" package from Alex Fletcher and customer service supervisor Ariie Hammons. It la a book on science for the library at Central Elementary. Ariie Hammons, supervisor of Customer Service for the Hastings Post Office, and Dray Huis show what a real post man would wear on the job. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 Legal Notices She's having another boy N0DCK OP MORTGAGK F0BKCL0BMK BALK Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by Michael R. Clark, o single mon. of 4224 S. Broadway. Hostings. Ml 49058. Mortgagor, to the Eaton Federal Savings and Loan Association (now known as Eaton Federal Savings Rank), of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the lows of the United States. Mortgagee, dated March 23, 1987 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 24, 1987 in Libor 448. Pages 192. 193 and 194. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be duo on March 4. 1993, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Thirty Six Thousand One Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and 61/100 Dollars $36,154.61). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately duo and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagor ond no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage. or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become operative; NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the promises therein described, or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the Court House at 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday, April IS, 1993, at 1:30 o'clock local time in the afternoon of said day. ond said premises will bo sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Nino ond Three Quarters percent (9.75%) per annum interest, legal costs, attorney foes ond also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned Mor­ tgagee which it doomed necessary to pay to pro­ tect its interest in the promises, which said promises ore described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wlt: Land located in Baltimore Township. Barry Coun­ ty, State of Michigan described as follows: A Parcel of land in the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 6, Town 2 North. Range B West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of the Northeast Froc­ tionol 1 /4 of said Section 6. thence North 320 feet, thence West 1048.88 feet, thence South 320 feet, thence East 1048.88 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be twelve (12) mon­ ths from the time of such sole. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Dated: March 4. 1993 (4/1) rll« NO. V3-ZIQS1-II: Estate of Nod Olmtlood While, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On February 8. 1993 in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Donald J. DeYoung Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Mary L. While re­ questing that she be appointed personal represen­ tative of Ned Olmstead White who lived at 5818 Hilltop Drive. Middleville. Michigan and who died October 29. 1992: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated Moy 8. 1974 and codicils dated no be admitted to probale. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probote court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 16. 1993 Theresa K. Phelps (841888) 2010 ■ 44fh Street SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 455-5200 Mary L White 5018 Hilltop Drive Middleville. Ml 49333 795-3942 (3/25) County ef Barry PUBLICATION NOTICK File No. 93-2)100-Sf Estate of THOMAS R. HAMILTON. Deceased. Social Security No. 381-06-1048. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On April 22. 1993 at 9.30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard L. Hamilton requesting that he bo appointed personal representative of the estate of Thomas R. Hamilton, deceased who lived at 909 W. Main, Middleville. Michigan 49333. Michigan and who died September 2. 1991: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated September 23. 1986 n/a be admitted to probate. It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 16. 1993 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 Richard L. Hamilton •y Richard J. Hudson 909 W. Main Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 (616)795-9489 (3/25) ORM* FOR PUBLICATION ON MEANING Cose No 92-003605 TO: JOSE LIMA IN THE MATTER OF JOSE PATRICIO SALAZAR. Minor A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on Juno 25. 1993 at 10:00 a.m. in Barry Coun­ ty Juvenile Court. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that JOSE LIMA per tonally appear before the court at the time ond place stated above. March 16. 199 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (3/25) OFFICIAL ZONING MAP Ann Landers Better for their marriage to end Dear Ann Landers: 1 must take issue with your response to "Miserable in Maine,” whose husband "Walter" sounds like he’s having an affair with his "fabulous” assistant. You told "Miserable” to hang in there, keep quiet and make home a nice place to be for the sake of their children. Meanwhile. Walter diddles around 13 hours a day with his co-worker/mistress. According to you. even in Ihe ‘90s women must swallow their pride and keep those home fires burning for the sake of the kids. Don’t you think the kids eventually catch on to the fact that Mom is bitter and Daddy's heart (as well as other parts of his anatomy) is somewhere else? My ex-husband. "Bob.” was the quiet, stable type. Unlike Walter, he didn't mention any fabulous assistant or talk much about his work. One day I dropped by his office, and it was only then that I discovered Bob worked with "Sandy," an attractive, single woman. I said nothing, but a week later, when Sandy’s name came up. Bob turned red and his hands started to shake. He knew 1 was on­ to something. 1 went to see a marriage Area Birth Announcements: BOY, William James, bom March 2 at 6:49 a.m. to James and Jennifer Sprague. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. IK ozs. and 2116 inches long. The proud grandparents are Steven and Diane Barnum of Lake Odessa and Ken and Evelyn Sprague of Hastings. GIRL, Jennifer Lynn, bom March 3 at 12:07 p.m. to Scon and Alica Grimwood. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 9M ozs. and 2216 inches long. GIRL, Krista Linn, bom March 5 at 11:22 to Margo and Robert Miller. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Alexandra Erin, bom March 5 at 12:53 a.m. to Steve and Lisa Spetoskey. Lake’ Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 416 ozs.. and 2016 inches long. GIRL, Katie Elizabeth, bom March 7 at 10:27 p.m. to Mary Schild and Jim Kaufman. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, William Thomas, bom March 8 at 6 p.m. to Tom and Ronda Hildreth. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Alisha Marie, bom March 9 at 8:22 a.m. to Sandra and Edward Reese, Hastings, weighing 3 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 15 inches long. BOY* Jacob Allen, bom March 10 at 7:19 p.m. to Randy and Dora McElhaney. Lake Odessa, weighing 5 lbs.. 816 ozs. and 19K in­ ches long. GIRL, Jessi Raeann. bom March 12 at 12:58 p.m. to Andrea Myers and Leland Dextader, Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., 5Vj ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. BOY, Benjamin James, bom March 13 at 6:45 a.m. to Jim and Trudy Zook. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs , 4 M ozs. and 22 Vi in­ ches long. BOY, Brian Earl, bom March 13 at 9:41 a.m. to Susan and David Baum. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 15 ozs.. and 19*6 inches long BOY, Zachary Clayton James, bom March 14 at 2:02 a.m. to Cary and Linda Smith. Freeport, weighing 8 lbs.. 15M ozs., and 22 inches long. cmancz non a* to cz Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ (Original Hap Juna 14, 1M2 Arnnted January 11. 19,2 NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING by ttw PLANNING COMMISSION tor a ZONING CHANGE MONDAY, APRIL 1S, 1983 ■ 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Pfenning Commission to hear request tor Zoning Change from AR AgnculturaPResidontlaf to 02 Commercial tor Eugene Norris. Section 25.8151 S Cedar Creek Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Anyone desiring the exact tegal description or more information may contact Richard H. Leinaar, 948-2464, Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or the Township office on Wednesdays 9 am to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impeired ond audio tapes of pnnted material being considered ot the hooring, to Indlvlduels with disabilities at the hewing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk et the address or telephone number listed below Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 948 2464 comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: -Make your letter brief and to the point. ♦Letters should be written in good taste. • Lexers that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. ♦Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 counselor who told me these might be symp­ toms of I mid-life ' crush." and I should keep quiet (like you told "Miserable") and let ii pass. 1 was frightened and angry and knew that whatever was happening would not fade away like an adolescent infatuation. Since Bob always worked longer hours, it wasn't easy to determine whether he was attending legitimate meetings or having a rendezvous. Il didn't take much investigation to find our. To make a long story short. I divorced Bob and got on with my life. To Bob's credit, he cares deeply about the children and shares equal care with me. so 1 am able to focus on my career again The kids know the truth. Their lives are healthier without all the pretense and tension that would have been present had we played make-believe while I agonized and Bob sneaked around. Slaying together for the kids isn't always the best solution. Kids know when there's trouble in a marriage. When Mom cries while she cooks and cleans, they can see that it isn't a happy place to be. even if both parents live there - Stronger in Michigan Dear Michigan: Thanks for a good letter. As a matter of fact, your letter was a lol better than my advice. I had a ton of complaints on that one. Here's another one: She objects to advice Dear Abb Landers: I am writing to com­ plain about your response to "Miserable in Maine.” who suspected her husband was hav­ ing an affair with a co-worker. What kind of advice do you call that - tell­ ing a woman to stay with her cheating hus­ band so the children can have a father at home? I’d hate to be those kids and have a daddy who cheats on my mother. 1 read your column every day and agree with your advice more times than not, but I cannot believe that you think it would be bet­ ter for that woman to stay with this jerk. Kids know when there is tension in the family. Pretending everything is lovely wil. not fool them. I hope “Miserable” finds the answer that is right for her. Meanwhile, your advice was a bummer. 1 think you ought to eat your words. -Tim in Dallas Dear Tim: You and several thousand other readers. Gulp. gulp. Gulp. gulp. Dear Ann Landers: 1 am now pregnant. For the last seven months, I have had the same conversation with at least five of my friends. It goes something like this: “Do you know if it’s a boy or a girt? I’m sure you must want a girl since you already have two boys.” 1 realize that people are trying to be nice, but hearing the same questions over and over is really annoying. Don’t get me wrong. Ann. I am very happy with my two healthy, beautiful boys, and they are a great joy to my husband and me. It’s just that I have always wanted a daughter. The reason I’m so sensitive to these ques­ tions is because I found out three months ago that 1 will be having another boy. I haven’t told anyone except my husband. He seems thrilled to be having a third son. I want to know how to handle the situation when the baby arrives. I'm sure 1*11 be hear­ ing: “I'm so sorry you had another boy." “You must be terribly upset." "I guess you’re disappointed.” “Are you going to try again for a girl?” How should I respond to those comments? I’ve done most of my crying already. I’d ap­ preciate any help you can give me. because in about two months I’m really going to need a lot of it. - Due Soon in St. Louis Dear St. Louis: Those comments don’t deserve a civil response. Only a clod would ask a new mother if she is going to “try again." What business is it of theirs? As for your having done your crying already - whN on earth are YOU crying about? Do you have any idea how many women would give anything to have a healthy child of ANY sex? Kwitcher blubbering, but­ tercup. and thank your lucky stars for having been so richly blessed. White race are they? Dear Ana Landers: I am troubled by those application forms that have litie boxes to in­ dicate race. You only get to put an X in one box. The choices are white, black or Hispanic. Somethimes they have Asian. I have three adopted children. My daughter is black and Korean. My son is Caucasian and Korean. My oldest child is Korean and Hispanic. What box should they check when they get old enough to fill out the forms? — Denver Dear Denver: When the time comes, they will probably put a check in the box they iden­ tify with. This makes the best sense to me. Drugs are everywhere. They're easy io get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, “The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a seif-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. ( Lake Odessa News: Dale and Doris Mossburg, who live on Thompson Road, have returned from a tenday trip to visit their daughter and her family in Mississippi. Dale is home in time to prepare income tax returns for his customers. The president of the Library Board attended a two-day conference at the Library of Michigan Iasi week. Earlier, he had attended a similar conference on library funding. Community events that need to be publiciz­ ed should be sent to the Page Building by mid­ month for inclusion in the next months calen­ dar which is distributed by the Chamber of Commerce to business places and other public sites in the village. Events planned for months ahead also can be turned in months in advance io avoid having conflicts. This is helpful if one is planning a public meal to check the calendar in advance before setting a date so there are not two chicken barbecues set for the same date. Bazaars also are events that should be cleared in advanced for the benefit of the sponsoring group. The Page Memorial Building finally is get­ ting a new roof. It has vertical steel panels from ridge to eaves on the many slopes. Due to expected conflicts of many members with dales for the usual meeting night of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society, the April meeting will be one week early and because of Maundy Thursday. The meeting will be on Thursday. April I. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. Cathy Lucas, board member and Woodland librarian, will present a history of California from a different angle than movie stars and orange groves. LaVern Martens of Hastings is listed as a surviving son of Allen Ronald Barnes. 79, of Grand Ledge who died March 16. Surviving grandchildren Larry Martens. Lauri Poole. Janalynn Osborn. Susan Reader. Other grand­ children are Renee and Paul Martens. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by another son, Wayne Martens in 1991. Seventeen from the Lakewood area attend­ ed the spring meeting of Ionia County MARSP meeting at the K. of C. Hall last Thursday. The Portland members were the host group. Lakewood retirees will be hosts the May 20 meeting. More than 200 members have renewed their membership in the local chapter. For this meeting, the attendeeds were entertained and enlightened by Kathy Tucker, a clerk in the Saranac post office with her stories of stamp collecting and the benefits of that hobby/pasttimc. She even gave the group, mostly teachers, a quiz. Bill and Jane Austin are now living with and caring for their grandmother Winnie Shetterly on Fourth Avenue. Insurance agency owner Richard Doane is using crutches since breaking his ankle in a fall on ice recently. Walter Johnson has a broken thumb from a skiing fall. Some interesting stories have come from the weekend storm that struck the East Coast, which were threatening or scary to those in­ volved. Pharmacist Dick Harvey’s son was in New York City where the only transportation available was subway. Many reports have come from Florida sojourners from Lake Odessa about the heavy winds and a sleepless night. A Kalamazoo family of three genera­ tions of females were caught in North Carolina until late Tuesday, March 16. before word on the weather hotline was that the roads through the mountains were opened so they dared proceed to West Virginia on their homeward journey. Diane (King) and hus­ band Dale with their two little girls spent the night of March 14 in a Baptist Church shelter near Birmingham en route from Florida home to Richland. A recent shared meal at Bonita Springs was attended by 47 people from Lake Odessa or at least who had ever lived here. The list is not complete, but it included the Gerrit Klomps, the Don McDowells, the Vance Lackeys, the Park Beaches, the Bill Eckstroms, the Forrest Darbys, the Claude Sheilenbargers, the Ver­ non Boohers, three Decker brothers and wives (Orville, Wayne. Max), the Ron Ericksons, the Paul Allens, the Theron Kings, the Henry Belands, the Russell Sibles, the Bill Cowleys, the Ross Krebs, Sandra Krebs and husband, ihe Larry Rohrbachers, the Gerald Miskes, the Henry Beskos of Elsie, and Wilma Hynes. The Woodland UMC held a planning retreat m the lounge of Central UMC Sunday after­ noon and evening with a guest leader. Ladies from the host church served their evening meal. The next Lenten service for the Lakewood community will be at the Woodgrove Chris­ tian Parish on Coats Grove Road Sunday, March 28. al 7 p.m. Lakewood schools held its kindergarten roundup and pre-school screening in the Fellowship Hail with many staff persons testing children and garnering information for young children’s entrance to the school system. Youth of Central UMC held a Lock-In overnight Saturday in the church facilities, complete with snacks and breakfast. The pastor commented that he was a bit suspicious when he saw anyone coming to church carry­ ing a sleeping bag and pillow! A new house and detached auto storage are built on Jordan Lake Road near the Odessa Berlin township line for Brinningstauls. Judy Taylor and children are now living in their new house on Fourth Avenue. Funeral services were held at Carson City Monday noon for Harry Dykhouse. former bowling alley owner, unde of Ray Dykhouse. Burial was in Grandville. Local UMW members along with many others from Hastings and the rest of west Michigan attended Legislative Day at Trinity UMC in Delta Township. The speaker was Joy Ford Austin of Battle Creek, who is with the Kellogg Foundation. Saturday was Ag Day for patrons of Mueller Bean Company. Parked cars spread onto the shoulders of M-50 and into the driveway of Lakewood Baptist Church across the highway. This day was the culmination of National Agricultural Week. WBCH had a variety of salutes to agriculture from many advertisers across the area. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIMEZ On the C.K. & S. from Hastings to Shultz by Joyce F. Weinbrecht During the building of the C.K. A S. Railroad between Shultz and Hastings, it was reported in the Oct. 19. 1887. Hastings Ban­ ner that the rails were within five miles of Hastings. On Oct. 26. the Banner reported that a sink hole not far from Shultz was “causing a bit of trouble." At one point, the road had sunk 10 feet, and further sinking of the roadbed was expected. On Nov. 16. 1887, a party of 12 men came to Hastings from Kalamazoo on the C.K. & S. While they were in Hastings the sink hole sank down some more and they were strand­ ed. An engine and a passenger car were back­ ed in to the sink hole from Kalamazoo and waited for the passengers from Hastings to be brought to the train by teams of horses. On Dec. 24. 1887, the Banner reported that “the trains are now running regularly on the C.K. & S. railroad." In 1888, the sink holes developed again and this time there were six of them. The repair crews creatively named them One. Two. Three. Four. Five and Six. They cut down trees in the area of the problem, wrestled them into the holes, making a basket with them. On lop of the trees they threw dirt, using hand shovels. The distance between Hastings to Shultz isn’t very far on the route the railroad travel­ ed. but for the C.K. & S. it held some adventures. Darrell D. Alrich wrote in “Memories of the C.K. A S”: “My brother. Raymond Aldrich, graduated from Hastings High School in 1920. For two years prior to that he lived with our family on a farm about one and one half miles west of the present Goodners Grocery. (Now Todd’s Grocery.) “Early each weekday morning, he would hitch up our ’»rse Pearl to the buggy or the sleigh and head out to cover the two miles to Shultz. Shultz was about one half mile east of Goodner’s Grocery. Upon arrival in Shultz, he would unhitch Pear! and put her in the livery stable next to the Shultz C.K. A S. depot and then catch the C.K. A S. train into Hastings to attend Hastings High School. “At the end of the school day. he would walk from the high school to the Hastings C.K. A S. depot and take the train back to Shultz. There he would hitch Pearl up to the buggy and ride the couple of miles back home. “In mid-winter and short daylight hours, he woult battle snow drifts in the darkness to get home in time to help with the evening chores. Five days every week he repeated this routine. “After we moved to a farm on South Broadway in 1920. the C.K. A S. tracks ran the length of our farm from north to south and we enjoyed the daily chugging and whistling it made as it went on its daily jaunts from Kalamazoo to Woodbury and back. “During the Barry County Fair each autumn, it would run two extra trains daily, the last one going south about 11 p.m. “As a youngster 1 was greatly impressed when during some of the heavy winter snowstorms the C.K A S. engine would come chugging toward Hastings with a large snow plow in front of it. When going toward Hastings in the morning, there was a gradual down grade all the way where it paralleled Campground Road. With the snow plow on. it could throw really huge amounts of show. “The afternoon return trip was a different story. From the C.K. & S. depot to Hastings they had an upgrade run for about two and one half miles. From the standing start at the Hastings depot they couldn't really get rolling very well and many times they would come to a complete halt right in front of our house which was about one mile out of town. Then they would back up nearly back into town and give it another try. really pouring the coal to the engine. Sometimes 'hey would make it on the second try. Sometimes it took continuous attempts until they could move on and out of sight and sound. One nighty probably about 1925 or 1926. they didn’t make it until the next day and then only with some help coming out from Kalamazoo. “A further, not so humorous anecdote 1 recall was when one of our neighbors while working in the fields in the intense heat went slightly berserk and jumped the railroad fence which ran along side of his field. He con­ fronted the railroad crew and threatened them bodily harm if they did not give him their hand car They compiled, and he jumped on and began pumping it vigorously toward town. He was stopped by the authorities at the Shriner Street crossing. Injuries were incur­ red. but the railroad crew members were somewhat chagried by the incident and the The C.K. & S. Depot in Shultz. Note the tall building on the hill. This was the Grange Hall. The wrecker train crane that came on July 16, 1909, to clear away the wreckage from the collison of two C.K. & S. trains, which happened at Shultz on July 15, 1909. walk back to town.” Susie Phillips grew up on a farm on West Sager Road. She told about a disagreement between her father. Alvin E. Phillips, and the C.K. A S. Railroad c.Ticials. The railroad line cut through the Phillips farm separating the farm house and building from the rest of the farm. Her father ap­ proached the commissioner of railroads in Charlotte, a man named John W. Rich. The family has a document which orders the C.K. A S. officials to build a bridge over the track to be built of wood “upon the bent and stringer plan. ’’ It shall not be less than 20-foot high from the top of the rail to the bottom of the stringers. ” It was to be completed by May I of 1888. And according to Miss Phillips, it was. The document read as follows: “Slate of Michigan Office of the Commissioner of Railroads: “In the matter of a farm crossing for Alvin E. Phillips of the township of Rutland, in the County of Barry. State aforesaid, over the track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad in the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 36. Township 3. North of Range IX west. “A disagreement having arisen between Alvin E. Phillips, a citizen of Rutland Township in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and the officers of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company as the “necessary for. location of. and character of a farm crossing" upon the farm of him the said Phillips, situated on the east half of the southeast quarter of section 36. Township 3 nonh of Range IX west, and the “matter in dispute" having been presented by the parties respectively to the undersigned commissioner of railroads for my decision thereon in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of Article IV of Act No. 234. Ses­ sion Laws of 1885: and having considered all and singular the premises and the statements of said parties in interest do decide and deter­ mine as follows. “The said farm crossing shall be located upon the lane leading from the house of said Phillips at or near the point designated and marked A on the tracing of a diagram attached her to and shall be made upon a bridge to be constructed by the said Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad Company over the track at the said designatt point subtantially as follows: “Said bridge shall be of wood built upon the bent and stringer plan. Il shall not be less than eighteen nor more than 20 feet high from the top of the rail to the bottom of the stringers. “It shall be placed at right angles to the center line of the track and the two center bents placed at sufficient distance from each other to give at least 20 feet clear way for the passage of trains. “It will be provided with good and suffi­ cient seats for the stringers at each end and the bank slopes underneath rip-rapped with tone or otherwise protected against the action of water. “It will be so cambered from ends to center as to make the passage of the bridge prac­ ticable and easy for heaviiy loaded wagons. “The approaches to said bridge will be of earth on either side and the grading therefore will be done by and at the expense of the said Phillips and for that purpose he may used as far as necessary material taken from the com­ pany's right of way but not in such manner as to damage its property or endanger its road bed. “Such bridge shall be built subject to the approval of the undersigned and completed on or before the first day of May A.D. 1888. “Given under my hand and seal of the department this 19th day of March A.D. 1888. John W. Rich Commissioner of Railroads.” A bad wreck on the C.K. A S. occurred on this stretch of the railroadlinc. This wreck took the lives of engineer Melvin Mead and fireman Seth Chandler. The tragedy occurred on Thursday. July 15. 1909. about 3:30 p.m. The Hastings Banner of July 21. 1909. carried the headline: “Two Were Killed and Sixteen Injured In Wreck Near Shultz.” “Misunderstanding of orders send C.K. A S. passenger tain crashing head on into freight — Boiler head blown 100 feet." A freight train was headed south from Hastings to Shultz as a passenger train was pulling away from Shultz headed for Hastings. Agent Benjamin McMurray at the Delton Depot had failed to give the passenger train the orders from Superintendent Lewis Sergeant to hold the passenger tram at Shultz and allow the freight to pass. The freight train had left some of its cars on the siding at Shultz to be picked up on the way back to Kalamazoo. Engineer of the freight train was Fred Kruse, the fireman was John Milbeck. When McMurray realized what was going to happen, he tried to get word through to Shultz by telephone but no one was in the depot and he received no answer. Meanwhile, at the Shultz Depot, the second error was taking place. Conductor Tom Clark intending that the passenger train would be backed into the siding was heard to call out to the fireman “Go ahead and back in.” To his horror the train began to pull ahead down the single track. Some passengers expressed concern at the inquest held later in Hastings that there may have been a mechanical failure causing the train to run forward instead of reversing, as was intended. All of the possible causes can only be matters of conjecture. The trains came together head on with a loud crash, raised up together and left the tracks just north of the Shultz Station on a curve known as Bush's curve or Bush grade. The engines left the rails in a hot steaming furor. Engineer Mead and Fireman Chandler were caught under the wreckage. Engineer Kruse and Fireman Milbeck, seeing what was about to happen, jumped from the engine, clearing the wreckage sustaining broken bones and other minoi injuries. Kruse had a broken hip and Milbeck a broken shoulder along with some other non-life threatening injuries. Passengers were listed with the following injuries: Mrs. M.S. Gould. Adrian, internal injuries: Mrs. Charles Batchellor. Hastings, face lacerations: Mrs. Hanna BatcheHnr. face lacerations: Charles Batcheloor. Hastings, seriously bruised: Martin Gould. Adrian, bruised across chest: E.A. Burton. Hastings, arm injured: Charles C. Wisscrt. Hastings, seriously bruised, internal injuries: Oscar Crook. Mai? Clerk. Hastings, severely bruis­ ed and in shock: L.N. Elder. Kalamazoo, head injuries: Frank N. Maus. Kalamazoo, chest and spine injuries: J. Monroe Maus. Kalamazoo, ribs broken, ligament of right leg seriously strained; Floy Maus. Des Moines, Iowa, right ankle broken; Miss Lelah Wagoner. Kalamazoo, shoulder injuried. NEWS, NEWS, coming of the C.K. & S. Railroad until it was closed about 1934 when the Shultz Post Office was discontinued. In 1937 the railroad line was discontinued and the tracks and rails rip­ ped up. The automobile had taken its toll. When Shultz was in its prime, there was a general store, a millinary shop, a hardware store, a pretty brick church, the C.K. & S. Depot, and a crearmery until a condensery was organized in Hastings in 1920. There was a blacksmith shop and when the automobile began to come on the scene there were two garages and the school that stood one-half mile west and one-mile south of the village. Driving along on Shultz Road today, one still can find remnants of the former busy little town. The school on M-43 is being preserved. Some of the creamery building remains and the small red brick building that housed the hardware store, millinery store and grocery store al various times has been remodeled into a home. The railroad bed can still be found, but it is growing up with brush. But the village of Shultz can still be found on the 1991 map of Michigan. Leaving Shultz behind the train moves along headed south io the next stops. Acker’s Point. Cloverdale and Delton. Sources: Memories of the C.K. A S. by Darrel Aldrich: Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society: Recollections From the C.K. A S. Railroad Days: Mrs. Harry Bab­ cock: Recollections by Susie Phillips: The Hastings Banner July 21. 1909: The Kalamazoo Gazette, various dates.__________ NEWS NEWS NEWS of.-.YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE PubiBtwvoi • • • • • • • • Hastings Aemndar Hastrngs Banner Haetrng* Weekender Communty Advisor MorM Bettie Creek Shopper New* Lakewood News Ntofevte/Cdadaw Sun & New* Maple Vetey New* PLACE A SaSrEd" 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 This I* o great place to raise a family. This home has a wonderful layout, kitchen, dining room & living room overlook the river. 2 stall garage. rm scorn Classic Realty & Investment, Inc. 945-2488 (oHic) or 948-4228 (bom.) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 20, 1093 at 12D p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hast­ ings, Michigan to consider the application of Verlyn R. Knowles to convert a 2 family dwelling into a 3 family dwelling at 628 S. Jefferson. Said property Is legally described as the SVi of Lots 1041 and 1042. Zoning is In an R-2 district (One Family Residential). Said request is contrary to Section 3.161 of the Zoning Ordinances. Upon seven days notice the City of Hastings will provide reasonable auxiliary aids for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities requiring aids by contacting the City in writing or calling the City of Hastings, City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058; 945-2468. Minutes of said meeting will be available at the above location. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk WORLD MISSIONS FESTIVAL • March 28-April 5 • Speakers: David Levy David Taylor * Robert Howder Henry Scheltema ‘All-Nations Family Dinner ‘Sidewalk Cafe ‘Men and Boys Breakfastn lyf ‘Ladies Salad Luncheon NEWS — Browse in the Display room — of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Evening Meetings ‘ 7:00 p.m. Sundays: 9:45 a.m. ‘ 11:00 a.m. *6:00 p.m. Hastings BANNER The bridge built on the A. E. Phillips farm. News of the wreck spred rapidly and help arrived very quickly. Nine area doctors arriv­ ed on the scene in a matter of minutes. Farmers heard the crash and came at once to do what they could to help the injured. When news of the crash reached Supervisor Lewis Sergeant, he put together a relief train with Dr. L. O. Statler, a crew of 30 men and medical supplies aboard. It took less than 40 minutes for the speeding train to reach the wreck, but it was several hours later when it arrived in Kalamazoo with its cargo of injured passengers headed for Bronson Hospital and the body of the passenger engine crewman Seth Chandler. The next morning, Friday . July 16. 1909. a wrecker train with a crane from Michigan Central arrived on the scene to clear away the wreckage and recover the body of engineer Melvin Mead. Mr. Mead's body was found under the tender of his engine. His watch had stopped at 3:35. Until 1907, the railroad operated by a telephone system rather than the more stan­ dard system of telegraph. The company had a private phone line connecting the superinten­ dent’s home to each station along the line. Each station had its own distinct code of rings. The phones were wall mounted, operated by a hand crank. This system was used until the Federal Railroad Commission passed laws re­ quiring a standardized system of communica­ tion for all railroads called the “Switten Train System." Then telegraph was installed. The village of Shultz was enhanced by the SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.948-8051 HASTINGS BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings Kevin Shorkey, Pastor �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 Barry County Marriage Licenses: Herbert L. Reiglcr. Wayland and Bertha J Solomon. Wayland. Harold Ray Andrus. Freeport and Lisa Ann Spctoskcy. Freeport. Ronald Paul McClelland. Hastings and Tina Marie Hayden. Hastings. Michael Scott Kuiphof. Hastings and Kathleen Louise Wheeler. Hastings. Thomas Joseph Gibson. Hastings and Patricia Lynn Fleischer. Hastings. James R. Oram, Middleville and Robin L. Awrey. Middleville Jack C. Hobcrt. Woodland and Pamela Jean Miller. Hastings. Harold Russell Heetcr. Delton and Sharon Renee' Watson. Delton. Kipper James Leinaar. Delton and Lisa Ann Rogers. Delton. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL March 8. 1993 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers. Hostings. Michigan, on Monday. March 8. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro- 1. Present at roll coll were members Ketchum. Moy. While. Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the absence of Councilperson Watson be oxcusod. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. Moved by Howkin*. supported by Moy that the minute* of the February 22. meeting be approved a* read ond tignod by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Siegel, Hudson. Goo * Fisher. $2,494.60 Morton Salt.................................. .6.133.26 Kentwood Office Furniture. .6.525.14 Hasting* Sanitary Service... .1.332.50 M.C. Smith 8 Assoc (DDA). _______ . . ....................8.653.65 White Sale* Corp________________________ 1.311.97 Consolidated Gov I Sorv................................. 1.337.92 Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved as read ond invoke from MX. Smith 8 Assoc, be paid from Contingen­ cy with repayment by DDA Yeas: Campball. Hawkins. Brower. White. Moy. Ketchum. Absent: Watson. Carried. 7. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that 5318.00 to LEORTC, ond 5190 to law Advisory Gov't Ed. bo approved and paid from Designated Train­ ing Fund with budget and adjustment to *101-301-960.20. Yeo* Ketchum May White. Brower Hawkins. Campbell. Absent: Watson. Carried. 8. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the invoke from Consolidated Gov f Services be 515.735 for reappraisal ond balance held until a meeting is held. Yeas: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. May. Ketchum. Absent: Watson. Carried. 9. Proclamation observing the 40th anniversary of the Hosting* Business ond Professional women* * reoa. 10. Moved by Ketchum, supported by May that the following correspondence be received and placed on file 1. Minute* of the February 8. Library Board Meeting. 2. Minute* of the February 22. Ad­ ministrative Board of 911 3. Minute* of the February 23. Barry County Central Dispatch. 4. Minutes of the March 1, Planning Com­ mission meeting. MUSTFA Fund 6. Letter of March 3. from Hastings Area Schools. 7. Letter of March 2. from Senator Jack Wolbom-tax cut plan. 8. Letter from Girl Scouts Council. 10. Minutes of the January 14. City/County Airport Commission. Yoos. All. Absent: 11. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the letter of February 9. with franchise foes for 1992 be received and placed on file. (4%) Yoos: All. Absent One. Carried. 12. Moved by White, supported by Brower that letter from Dobra James concerning Americoble rates and requesting that more cable companies bo allowed to come into Hostings bo received and placed on file and a letter sent to her stating that wont. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 13. Moved by Brower. supported by White that April 3. for their annual Easter egg hunt from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. be allowed under the Director of Public Services. Yeas; All. Absent. Ono. Carried. 14. Moved by Brower. supported by White that the March 1. request from the Summerfest 93 soccer program March 23. May 12. from 4:00 to Summer playground ot Bob King Park June 14-July 23. Baseball field on Monday ond Wednes­ day evenings. May 17-July 21. and Saturdays 9 a.m. till noon May 22-July 24. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 16. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the letter of February 26. from M M Leonard Irvin Jr. concerning extension of easement behind the Property Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 17. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the lease agreement with Barry County of the Hotel Lot on Church St. be approved and the Mayor authorized to sign. One year 4/1 '93 to 3/31 /94 at 5150.00 per mo. Yeas: Ketchum. Moy. White. Brower. Hawkins. Campbell. Absent: Watson. Carried. 18. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the Resolution to extend North Jefferson in connection with Northridge Estate* Plat *1 be adopted. Yeos: Campbell. Hawkins. Brower. White. Moy. Ketchum. Absent: Watson. Carried. 19. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the authorization for change in the streetlighfing contract be approved for light* near 926 N. Hanover to correct record* for Consumers Power done February 10. 1992. ond Mayor authorized to sign. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 20. Director of Public Service* gave an update on the WWTP ond Water Plant. 21. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the Building Inspector* report for February be received ond placed on file Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that Council adjourn into Closed Session to discus* litigation. Yeo* Ketchum. Moy. White. Brower. Hawkins. Nays: Campbell. Absent: Watson. Carried. 23. Returned to open session 8:05 p.m. 24. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that council approve the proposed settlement with a former dispatcher for 56.750 os recommended by the City Attorney, and all cose* pending against the City be dismissed ond a general release bo signed releasing the City from any further liability a* a result of anything arising out of employment with the City. Yeas: Campbel). Hawkins. Brower. White. May. Ketchum. Absent: Watson. Carried. 25. Moved by Campbell, supported by hawk ini. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk |3'2S) March 10. 1993 Report* of Committee* presented. Township Building. Approved motion to pay taxes on double assessment. Vouchers approved in amount of S13.127.59. Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by­ Supervisor Barbara Earl (3/25) File No. 92-210-32-IE Estate of ALEC S. GEALE, Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whoso last known address was 200 Barlow Lake. Middleville. Michigan 49333 died 12/2/92. An instrument dated 9/25/87 ho* been admitted a* the will of the deceased. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred fab from M-43 and for emergency vehicles, and the I0K Bun Saturday. Augut 2B. at 8:30 a.m. with the Chief of Police. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will Police and Director of Public Service*. sons entitled to it. Rkhord C. Annis. Jr. (P10215) porato Olympics May 1. through 8th. Use ol horseshoe courts Saturday. May 8. Use of soccer field for High School Women's Comstock Park. Ml 49321 (618)784-3443 NOTICE OF CHANGE LAST DAY TO FILE NOMINATING PETITIONS for BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES TO THE RESIDENTS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please take notice that the legislature has enacted legislation, subject to the Gover­ nor's approval, which changes the last day to file nominating petitions and affidavits of identity for candidates for school board vacancies to be voted on at the June 14,1993, Annual School Election to April 12, 1993, which is the ninth (9th) Monday preceding the Annual Election. Two school board members' terms will expire on June 30, 1993. Candidates for school board vacancies may pick up nomina­ ting petitions at the Superintendent's Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan and must have them filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superintendent's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 12, 1993. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education (623-9246) (3/25) LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Lakeside Baptist to have groundbreaking Lakeside Baptist Church will celebrate its groundbreaking ceremonies for a new church building Sunday. March 28. at 11:30 a.m. on Lakeside's new 10 acre parcel at 15025 Uldriks Road The new building, designed by James W. Schuemann, architect of Battle Creek, is a 5,500-square-foot facility. Less than half of doctors trained in Michigan remain Less than half (48 percent) of the specialist physicians trained in Michigan hospitals and universities remained in the state to practice after completion of their residency programs in 1992, according to a new survey by the Michigan Council on Graduate Medical Education. Of the 1,542 physicians who completed their internship or residency. 44.8 percent graduated in primary care (family practice, general practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, and osteopathic interns). Non­ primary care or specialties are defined as all other programs. “Il’s disheartening to see more than half of our specialists — obstetricians, orthopedic surgeons, emergency room physicians, neurosurgeons, etc. — leave to practice in other states.’’ said Spencer Johnson, Michigan Hospital Association president. “Directors of graduate medical education programs contend that this state’s harsh medical liability climate is a key factor, often ihe primary reason, why new physicians choose to leave Michigan. " Some rales of specialists leaving the slate following graduation in 1992 were particular­ ly alarming: 100 percent of neurosurgeons (six of six). 74 percettt of orthopedic surgeons (28 of 38), 80 percent of thoracic surgeons (four of five). 55 percent of cardiologists (16 of 29). 58 percent of general surgeons (48 of 82), 53 percent of obsletricians/gynecologists (37 of 70). and 48 percent of emergency room physicians (30 of 63). Previous surveys by the Michigan Hospital Association showed that 93 percent of Michigan’s smaller hospitals, and 92 percent of Detroit-area hospitals were having trouble recruiting health care professionals, in par­ ticular. physicians such as obstetricians and orthopedic surgeons. The state’s medical liability climate and high medical liability premiums were the most often cited reason for shortages. When 74 percent of graduating orthopedic surgeons, and 53 percent of graduating obstetricians leave Michigan to practice, while many small rural and even some large urban hospitals are desperate for these physi­ cians, something is terribly wrong." said Johnson. "We’re spending taxpayer dollars to help educate these physicians, but our medical liability climate is forcing them to leave the Fifty-five percent of all graduating physi­ cians stayed in Michigan to practice or con­ tinue their education while 41 percent left the stale. In 4.5 percent of the cases, the plans were unknown. Sixty-three percent of the primary care physicians and 48 percent of the specially physicians remained in the state. The survey showed that osteopathic physi­ cians (DOs) were more likely to remain in the stale following graduation (72 percent) than were allopathic (MDs) physicians (48.4 percent). — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 14, 1993 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O'CONNOR. Secretary The sanctuary is designed to accommodate 240 persons, including a 42-person choir. 1.200 square feet of the building’s educational wing, which houses six classrooms, two nurseries, a kitchen, restrooms and the pastor’s office, can also serve as a fellowship hall. The decor is an antique while, accented by deep green and natural oak trim and cabinets. The building also will be fitted with over 260 square feet of hand made stained glass windows. The Lakeside membership now is meeting in the small 1,800-square-foot building al 2045 Culver Road. Pastor Mike Johnston, along with the Lakeside congregation, envi­ sion 200 in the Sunday morning worship shortly after the new building is completed in September 1993. An outgrowth of Level Park Baptist Woodland News A committee of Woodland School alumni has been meeting to plan the annual banquet, which will be held on the traditional Saturday before Memorial Day weekend, which will be May 22 this year. Shirley Kilmer has asked that if anyone knows the present whereabouts of any of the following alumni, they let her know by calling her at (616) 367-4031 or by writing her at 170 W. Broadway. Woodland 48897. The missing alumni are Sidman Williams and Richard Zimmerman from the class of 1961; Michael Hard and Donald Zimmerman from the class of 1960; David McClelland, class of 1957; Lydia Morgan Weiberg, David Coppess, Sally Luttrell Sanchez and Wayne Hefflebewer, class of 1956; Marlene Morgan Biombeig. class of 1955; Kendall Coppess. class of 1954; Rose Aaggen White, class of 1949; Richard Styairs and LaDenna Grant Collins Smith, class of 1944; Doris Perkins McAllister, class of 1934; Paul Woodman, class of 1933; Glenna Blocher VanLente, class of 1927 and Doris Royer Teeter, class of 1917. The Woodland Lions’ Club will be holding their annual Lenten breakfast Saturday morn­ ing, April 3. at 7 a.m. at the Lions Den on Main Street in Woodland. A free-will offering will be received to cover the cost of the breakfast with any excess going to the Lions’ fund for charity projects. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell of Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church will be the speaker. Sanford, a very special cat owned by Victor Eckhardt, celebrates his 21st birthday in February with the removal of five badly worn teeth last week. The surgery was done by Dr. Margaret Newman. DVM, known to all of us as Peggy Hoort. Sanford is now recuperating so he can get a good start on his next 21 years. This cat is a much spoiled and beloved pet who loves to be held by visitors to the Eckhardt farm, especially children, if he is not already in Victor's lap where he spends a lot of time. Arnie Forsyth, daughter of Bob and Kitty Forsyth who live on Carlton Road and a re­ cent graduate of Lakewood High School, is spending spring break in Italy with the Grand Rapids Baptist College Choral. The musical group, with 41 singers, is tour­ ing with a missionary group of three Baptist missionaries, an older man and his two adult sons. The missionaries are acting as guides and interpreters for the singers. The chorale left Grand Rapids March 18 and will return March 28. The group has visited Rome and Perugia, singing at churches of many denominations in Italian and Latin. There have been so many people wanting to attend the concerts that each appearance has had to be sung twice to accommodate them all. Last week. Edith Buxton had laser surgery at Butterworth Hospital and came home Wednesday. The surgery took four hours, but Edith feels great and is out and about again. The Living Stones, a youth group of Lakewood United Methodist being taught • NOTICE • Nominating petitions for the An­ nual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education Church. Lakeside Baptist began with a membership of 12 persons in 1984 in the Fine Lake Association Building, hence the name Lakeside. The church was constituted in 1987 with a membership of 42 persons. Currently, Sunday morning services are averaging bet­ ween 120 to 130 persons, with some mornings exceeding 165 persons. Participating in the groundbreaking ceremonies will be representatives of sister Southern Baptist Churches from Louisiana. Mississippi. Alabama. Virginia, Georgia, Ohio and Wisconsin. These emissaries are representing approximately 375 volunteers who will each donate one week of their time to help lakeside with the construction. Backyard Bible Studies and Vacation Bible School. The commumiy is invited io attend The ceremony is scheduled to last until 12:30 p.m. Gel into this 2 bedroom home for o very low down payment and very low monthly! CALL SCOTTI Classic Realty & Investment, Inc. 945-2468 (office) or 948-4228 (home) by Catherine Lucas clowning, puppetry and mime by John Waite, visited the youth group of Diamondale United Methodist Sunday evening. The Living Slones demonstrated their clowning skills for the host group who are in­ terested in starting a similar program. The Rev. Don Entenman of Diamondale will be able to coach them. The Lakewood youth enjoyed a pizza party in their honor following their performance. The annual Lenten ladies fellowship, held by Woodland United Methodist Women, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday. April 7. All ladies of the Lakewood community are cordially in­ vited to attend. This year the speaker will be Shirley Graham of Clarksville, a member of the Grand Rapids District nominating committee for United Methodist Women. She is a member of the Bowne Center of U.M. Church. Music will be provided by a quartet from the Lakewood High School and refreshments will follow the program. The recycling bin was in Lakewood Satur­ day, as it is the third Saturday of each month. This large trailer is placed in the Township Fire and Ambulance building parking lot to collect newspapers, glass, aluminum and plastic milk jugs. The next time a recycling collection will be held in Woodland will be Saturday, April 17. The Woodland Township annual meeting will be held in the board room of the Township building at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27. All Woodland Township residents are welcome to attend to discuss the budget for the coming year and any other matters that arerelevant to the township citizens with the board. The fourth Sunday evening combined Lenten service, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association was held at Woodbury. United Brethren March 21. The service opened with an organ prelude played by Avolene Perkins. After the Rev. Brian Allbright welcomed the enurch full of members of all area churches, he played the piano for the singing of several choruses, thewords of which were projected on a screen in ­ front of the church. Allbright then led the singing of several hymns from the hymnalbefore introducing the Rev. Leroy Griffin, who spoke on the subject of love. The Rev. Kathi Griffin was unable to attend the service because of the recent death of an aunt in Pennsylvania. . On March 28, a combined Lenten service will be held at Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coals Grove with Geri Litchfield of Woodland and Welcome Comers United Methodist Churches preaching. Refreshments are served by the members of the host church after each Lenten service so that the members of all the churches involved in the series can have a time of fellowship. This series is sponsored each year by the Lakewood Ministerial Association and in­ cludes six Sunday evening services and one Good Friday service. Each of the special Sunday evening Lenten services begins at 7 p.m. On Sunday. April 4. the service will be at Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ with the Rev. Emmett Kadwell of Central United Methodist preaching. The final service in the series each year is a Good Friday service at Lakew Odessa Central United Methodist Church. This year, the Rev. George Speas is scheduled to speak at that service. The Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning a baccalaureate service for the 1993 graduates of Lakewood High School. The date of this service will be Sunday, May 30. at 8 p.m. and it will be held in the high school gym. The Rev. Gary Austin will give the invoca­ tion. the Rev. Ward Pierce will give the message and the Rev. Ben Ridder will give the closing prayer and benediction. All the other clergy of the Lakewood area are invited to sit on the dais as a sign of the area church's support for the students as they begin their lives. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 11 Middle school students go homeless, hungry for 24 hours Hunger and homelessness are abstract concepts to most sixth-graders in Hastings Middle School. The youngsters in social studies classes now arc studying I^tin America, where they know that many people are homeless and hungry, as well as many people in our own country. But the sixth-graders arc in a unique stage of their development. They are neither young children any longer, nor are they adolescents. Research shows that the best way for early adolescents to learn is by being physically involved in the topic. So. 87 sixth-graders got permission from their parents to go without food for 24 hours and spend the night in the middle school without many creature comforts to gel the "feeling" of hunger and homelessness. The students were told to bring only one blanket, with no pillows or sleeping bags, personal grooming items, sleeping clothes, a hex* to read before bedtime, quiet games and a sack breakfast. They agreed not to bring radios, tape or CD players, electronic games, sluffed animals, snacks, gum. candy or pop. The students had breakfast at borne and did not eat again for 24 hours. During the school day. the students gathered in a designated classroom instead of the cafeteria at lunch time. After school, they were involved in a planned program on hunger and homelessness. Thinking for most sixth-graders has to be based on concrete, personal experiences. Some students are just beginning to move from concrete thinking to more abstract. Being able to actually experience just one day of hunger and homelessness is a concrete experience that can lead to the abstract The Hastings Middle School sixth graders who took part in the hungry and homeless experience gather in the west gym understanding of local, national and global hunger and homelessness. Being very social, their peer groups are very important to them, and they learn best when they are able to experience things with their for a photo. They went without food for 24 hours, and spent a night at the school with only a blanket for a bed. friends. After the one-night experience, the students were asked to provide a written reflection on their experiences. They began their normal school day the next day at 8:15 a.m The students were chaperoned at all times, and the building was locked so that no one could enter from the outside unless they were expected. Hastings City Bank ...introduces... June Bolton Southeastern secretary will retire this spring FULL SERVICE SATURDAY BANKING Southeastern Elementary School secretary June Bolton will retire at the end of this school year after being in the school system for 13 years. "June started her career in Hastings as the secretary for Bill Karpinski and Al Francik at Hastings High School during the 1980-81 school year," said Hastings Board of Education Trustee Bob Casey. 1993 APRIL After a year in that assignment, she was hired at Southeastern, where she has been secretary for 12 years. Casey continued. "June graduated from Hastings High School in 1949. Her first job was as the secretary to the president of Hastings City Bank for three years. Next. June worked at the IBM department of Hastings Manufacturing for three years, and then took time off to raise her five children before accepting the job at Hastings High School. "June has demonstrated a strong loyalty to the students, staff, and parents of Southeastern School over the years. Most important, she has put the students* welfare above all other duties she has performed. Students always are treated kindly by June and she has never been too busy to walk down the hall to get ice for someone, to place a band-aid on an injury, or to dry the tears of a crying child. June's gentle manner with both children and adults will be missed at Southeastern." Casey said. "It’s been my privilege to work here." June said. "We had a super staff and a great principal, and Fll really miss the kids," she added. Her plans include traveling and fishing with Lewis, her husband of 43 years, practicing her bobbies of knitting, crocheting, hunting and horseback riding; and enjoying more time with her five children and eight grandchildren. "And. with those exciting future plans, we wish a very happy retirement for June." Casey cA«mu di Effective April 1st, The Hastings Office of Hastings City Bank will offer Full Service Saturday Banking. We’re making banking more convenient for you. concluded. LOBBY HOURS: Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday................. 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. .9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - Noon DRIVE-IN HOURS: Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Remrder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MiddleviHe/Caledonfa Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 .8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - Noon Monday-Thursday Friday........................... Saturday...... _............... ^Bank ^tastings Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING • MEMBER Hastings — 945-2401 FDIC �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 WMP by Hurt Luttermoser B -------------------- TL Maple Valley grad works OT at U-M It was an overcast, blah, morning this past Monday, when I walked into work. One eye was shut, and the feet were dragging. Soon. I found my way to the coffee machine. Instantly, (OK. after three cups) I was refreshed. It was a tough weekend 1 must admit, for all of us "weekend couch potatoes," who logged in a tremendous amount of TV hours. You see. NCAA basketball was on. and though 1 previously preached against the idea of watching 12 hours of basketball all day, I found myself glued. Why? The dreaded office pool. Just when I thought I was out. "they 'pool' me back in." to quote Mr. Al Pacino. The only game I watched in its entirely though was the Michigan-UCLA game, for obvious reasons. Of course, dominating my screen, deservedly so. were the Fab Five of Chris Webber, Jalen Rose. Juwan Howard. Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. But near the end of the game, every once and awhile, the CBS cameras shifted toward the Michigan bench, catching the sights and sounds of the screaming reserves, coaches and managers, during the "Fab" comeback. For those in the Barry County area, especially viewers in Vermootville/Nashvi’i:. you probably recognized an "old" face. Well, not exactly old. but rather a familiar r ne; ex­ Maple Valley student now current Michigan basketball manager Scon Knoll. Knoll, who assistant coach Brian Dutcher, tagged with the nickname. Doogie. after the TV character Doogie Bowser, defines the term "work-alcoholic." Constantly doing more that is asked - getting up early/going to bed late and giving 110 percent in effort If only Michigan coach Steve Fisher could coax that determi.iation out his talented squad, he would have an NBA playoff team. Knoll, who is in charge of filming games, making sure players get to meetings on lime, hotel reservations, loading and unloading the team’s bus and plane, works between. 50 and 60 hours a week. But now. that number is sure to be small in comparison to what he is pulling in for the Wolverine's NCAA tournament run. And like an absent minded sports writer, with caffeine running through my veins. I give Knoll a call on Monday morning. This call, of course, came after the team arrived at Detroit Metro early Monday morning and probably only a few hours after Knoll was done packing. Is there an "ESPY" award for sports writing boob? When I talked to him over the phone, though, he seemed like he had been up already, much to my relief. "Everybody's close on the team and I feel I'm treated equally as anyone else." said Knoll, who uys be hopes someday to pursue a career as a coach. The biggest thing (during the game) was nobody wanted to go out like that." be said, referring to UCLA's last ditch rally at the end of regulation. This team wants to win a championship, badly." Though sounding tired. Knoll was already looking ahead to when the "Sweet 16" participants would be packing up and leaving for Seattle, which would have been yesterday. Til probably arrive five hours earlier than every one else to get some packing done. Then, well do the regular routine, practice., eat., hop on the plane, have a team meeting around 8 or 9 o'clock." Road trips turn into 'round the clock duty for Knoll, versus the 1 to 11 p.m. shin be usually employs when not traveling. Though not paid for his hectic schedule now, Knoll s income will lake a boost after the season, where he works as a counselor for Michigan's summer camp program. So if you happen to catch : glimpse of Knoll this weekend in either a team huddle time out. or sec him cheering his team on an unanswered scoring run. sit back in your favorite easy chair, soften up the pillows and maybe take a nap or two. One for Knoll, and of course, one for yourself. Monday mornings come awful fast Banner SPORTS Tami Nielsen Anne Endsley Kim Whitaker All-County volleyball team announced The following players represent this year's All-Barry County volleyball team, as selected by Banner sports writer. Kun Luttermoser. Middleville leads the squad with two selections, while Hastings. Delton, Lakewood and Maple Valley each placed one. An All-Barry County second team was announced as well. First Team: •Laura Donker, Middleville (Sr.) - Outside hitter who led her team In kills with 107 in the O-K Blue Conference and was second in the season overall with 296... her coach, Cindy Middlebush, describes Donker as a "good defensive player... the senior captain was second on the team with 28 overall kill blocks... she also contributed 64 aces. 28 of which led her squad in O-K Blue action...Enjoys playing basketball and describes herself as a devoted Pistons fan. • Carla Plocg. Middleville (Jr.) - Another outside hitting specialist who along with Donker formed an intimidating double presence near the net... Voted MVP of her squad... Amassed a whopping 306 kills on the year along with 69 aces from the service line... led the team in kill blocks with 38... was named to the O-K Blue all-conference first team as a sophomore... Middlebush says she's "a natural athlete, an incredible leaper"._ Likes to play basketball and run track.Jn Class B. Plocg has captured first place in the long jump the past two years at the stale Class B meet. • Jennifer Phenix. Maple Valley (Sr.) — Led the Lions in kills with 72 and serves as the team’s middle hitler... participated in 19 regular season games plus districts...finished with 32 aces from the service line with the same number in blocks...Hopes to pursue a career in elementary education... active in other sports as welt, three years for the vanity basketball team, two with volleyball and four competing in track... bobbies include skiing, both downhill and water. • Anne Endsley. Hastings (Sr.) - "Ultimate team player" as described by her coach. Tom Freridge... Played tn Ihe varsity for four yean as the team's setter... was chosen to the Parchment All-Tournament team in 1992...attributes her success this year to her workouts prior to the season...Also a standout in basketball...named to the all-Twin Valley honorable mention list and All-Barry County cage team... named team MVP in her junior year... Her senior year has proven to be a notch better... named to the Twin Valley first team..All-Barry County...(Baltic Creek) All­ Area Enquirer and team MVP...About to begin her fourth year on the track squad as well. • Tami Nielsen. Lakewood (Jr.) - Middle hitler who was named to the Capital Circuit's volleyball first team... Named the Vikings "best offensive player"... Led her squad in kills with 302, amounting to an average of 3.6 per contest... 47 aces was team high... Contributed 132 blocks on the year as well... From the service line. Tami nailed home 143 points for an 80 percent clip • Kim Whitaker, Delton (Sr.) — Was named captain of her squad in junior year and made the AU-Kalamazoo Valley Association's honorable mention list... As a senior was selected to the conference's first team... Excelled in basketball as well... Won team's best free throw shooter tag....Named honorable mention junior year...Topping those achievements, Kim later would be named to the KVA first squad, second team All-Barry County and team MVP her senior year...hobbles include "all sports" and being with friends... plans after graduation include enrolling at Western Michigan University to become a teacher... may even play softball where she lettered at Delton for four yean. Second team selections: Jcssi Briseno. Lakewood (Soph) Jaime Straier, Middleville (Jr.) Heather Daniels. Hastings (Sr.) Kristin Harrington. Delton (Sr.) Lori Carpenter. Maple Valley (Sr.) • Tie, Vai Blair, Hastings (Sr.) • Tie. Julie Shelton. Lakewood (Jr.) Coach Hogoboom enjoys the "feel" of Delton By Kurt Luttermoser Spans Writer For many people, years of searching tor that perfect job. the right niche, if you will, never materializes. Frustration often sets in and a person can be reduced to an unpleasant experience at cither the job or community. Not so in the case of Delton basketball coach Jim Hogoboom. who couldn't have asked for better situation in which he finds himself now. He's married to his high school sweetheart. Bonnie, has two little daughters be adores, Renee, who is 6 and Katce. who is 3. He just bought a house about a year ago in Richland and is working as a teacher at Delton Middle School. And he coaches year-round for the school system's eighth-grade football squad in the fall and is the Panthers’ varsity basketball coach. The team just completed its season with a4-17 record. Ah ha! What's so good about a losing mark of 4-17 you ask? He can't be loo pleased with that can he? Well, no not exactly. But if you were to badger him on record alone, he won't look at the negative. Instead, he views this past season as a turning point in Delton basketball It was a year that has made him as proud as any in his five years at the varsity level, three with Parchment and the last two with the Panthers. "The thing that's really pleasing to me." be said, "is that, though people will look at our record and say that it is not very impressive. I feel (ihat indicator) it is all relative. I don't necessarily look at wins and losses, some people do. I just try to look at where we started, the way we competed the second lime around against teams and the league we played in. We played in a very competitive KVA league (Kalamazixi Valley Association), and this year it was very strong, as Mattawan. Pennfield. Kalamazoo Christian and Parcnment all went to the regionals. You play with the hand you're dealt with." Pan of Hogoboom's coaching background Saturday programs, going to study halls and not giving up on the team itself. Egos that have slowed Panther squads in the frame this year, from the coaching of former UCLA basketball legend John Wooden's pyramid of success. One is hard work. Tbo as well as past playing experiences comes from a two-year stint as a player for Dick Shihs, his head coach at Kalamazoo Valley past were virtually erased this season. This year we had a really special group, * said Hogoboom. "without exaggerating, we Community Community College. Shifts built one of the best junior college programs in the Midwest while Hogoboom did not have a single internal incidem where we allowed ourselves to break down within. You always have a lol outside forces that try other is a positive altitude. "If the kids allow themselves to be coachable and work hard and make sacrifices for the good of the team, then good things will happen." stressed Hogoboom. "We don't was playing. Though he started, the Panther coach never considered himself a "scoring to chip' away, especially if you are losing. Last year was a problem, but we managed this threat." Hogoboom was a starter "swingman* (guard/forward) for Shills for two yean, before transferring to Western Michigan University. "I joke about it now. but Coach Shills gave nx- what I called a no shoot rule' where as. if I wasn't within ten feet of the basket. I passed year to get rid of the griping and complaining about the Utile things." Hogoboom doesn't care too much for tree lancing on the court. Instead, be strives for it off." be said. Though not known for leading his team In the scoring category. Hogoboom did earn respect as a defensive specialist. And it is a defensive game be preaches to his Panther squad. "I think that is pan of where my (defensive) philosophy stems from." he said, referring to his former coach, "a lot of what we do on our team is creating turnovers into opportunities for us." Hogoboom emphasizes a team approach. In other words, he frowns on those stray to far from his "team unit concept." His group of players this year epitomized that belief of sacrificing themselves for the good of the team. Players like. Jeff Taylor, who can light it up any time, curbed his shooting sprees to enhance his defensive game. Center. Jay Annen. asserted himself as the team leader, the "go-to" guy whenever a clutch play was needed, taking responsibility if bis team won or lost. Other seniors pul away their egos, allowing talented underclassmen to cut into their playing time, volunteering for the little kids' pluses to happen within the system. Sacrifices, he feels, makes a team successful in the long run. When asked if he would like to maybe move on and coach at a higher level, he gave a quick reply of "no." Hogoboom is happy where he is currently employed al and hopefully, he says, will be doing the same thing 10 years from now. Assisting in a young child's early stages of development as a teacher is also what motivates Hogoboom in the classroom. If. as a coach, he were to move on to say. the college level, the experience of working with young kids would be lost. The demands of what that particular profession emails is something that does not interest him. If he is not helping a particular student. Hogoboom finds satisfaction in observing students grow and mature as individuals by themselves, as in the case with Annen. "He worked really, really hard to improve himself not only on the court, but dedicating himself to become the team leader as well." he said. "He just became our dominant player on the court with his work on the little things. I give all the credit to Jay for improving himself." The Panthers adopted a two-goal mind allow players to cut corners or cheat their teammates." Next year will be a true test for Hogoboom and bis team. Not only does he lose a lot of scoring with the graduation of Annen. Inti conference opponents will not get any easier. Though he admits to already thinking about next year's lineup. Hogoboom is not worried about next year's situation as ne was coming into last year's. The negative is all but gone and now Delton can concentrate on their slogan. "We work.” When there is no basketball for Hogoboom. be likes to spend as much time as be can with his family, visiting with the relatives and maybe sneaking olf to play golf. The above is what makes Hogoboom happy and content al Delton. And if this is the hand he's been dealt for another 10-15 years, then that suits him just fine. Publishers of • • • • • • • • ADVERTISE This Week in...The HASTINGS BANNER Call us nr.. 94B-8O51 and have an advertising representative assist you with your message. Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun S. News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mixed Rude Ones 71-45; BScrs 69-47; Die Hards 69-47. Alley Cals 68-48, Red and Black 66'4-4914; Really Rollcns 64-52; Wanders 62'4-53153; H & H 62-54; Friends 6116-5415; Left Overs 60-56. Holey Rollers 59-57. TNT 59-57; Load Hogs 57-59, Misfits 52'4-63'4; Gel Along Gang 52-64; Country Kin 52-64; Hooter Cress 47-69. Mens Good Games and Series - B. Miller 229-494; J. Woody 188-508; M. Trowbridge 148-365; J Thomasor 199-480; K. Karos 146-402. J. Barnum 210-540. R. Snyder 201-537; M Snyder 211-563; M Cross 204-550. Womens Good Games and Series - V. Miller 170; D Keeler 177-134; J. Barry 144; L. Barnum 198-560; D Kelly 194-541; R Mapes 162-427; T. Hewitt 151-411; M. Bossman 200-441. J. Odgen 168461; C. Wilcox 178-469 Moose Mixed Four Nulz 72-34; 9 and a Wiggle 67-34; 3 Ponies Tack 64'4-35'4; Odd Balls 6OMt-43^; Lucky Strikes 62-44; Ten Pins 58-46; Sears Service 554U8'4. Middle Lakers 555-49; Mixed Nuts 54*2-4944; Rocky 4 53-561; Keglers 5244-5144; Gillons Construction 51-53; Heads Out 52-54; Four R s 4544-5844; Late Comers 39-65; 4 Stars 34-66; Big O*s 37-67; Bye 27-77. High Games and Series - C. Purdum 242-594; T Rainwater 210-601; J. Barnum 242-613; D. Sears 187-510; W. Brodock 188-526; B. Keeler 216-579; B. Ruthruff 220; M. McKee 247-611; A. Henricksen 161; C. Hobert 213; G. Service 184; J. Service 189; P. To&sava 206; E. Keeler 210-587; B. Mad­ den 223-562, T Wman 177-469; B. Hughes 198-508; J. Kasinsky 154-434; B. Ford 186; O. Gillons 183-471; L. Barnum 235-567; G. Green 208-474; K Becker 217; H. Service 171-471; V. Slocum 167; D. Keeler 176; M. Service 194; M Whitney 157. Monday Mixers Outward Appearance 70-42; Miller Real Estate 65-47; Rowdie Girls 64'>4-4744; Jo’s Bookkeeping 60-52; Three Ponies Tack 59-53; Grandmas Plus One 59-53; Dads Post <241 58-54; Two J’s 5744-54'4; Deweys Auto Body 55-57; Girrbachs 52-60; Sabre Manufacturing 5044-5144; Hastings Bowl 4844-6344; Michclob 4744-6444; TM Lassies 364-7544. High Games - B Johnson 211; P. Steortz 157; J. Kasinsky lot; B. Anders 163; M. Snowden 153; N. O'Donnell 140; A. Swan­ son 142; B Thomason 157; P. Wilson 168; G. Cochran 138; B. Moore 156; C. Allen 137; S. Dryer 150; J. Mercer 179; M. Snyder 161; A. Hall 153. High Games and Series - H. Hewin 190-458; M. Wieland 190-502; H. Service 165-465; D Coencn 183-489; D Kelley 196-551. S. Nevwfc. 174-463: D Keeler 158-458; J Ogden 165-470; B. Green 164-463. Bowlerettes Andrus of Hastings 66-46; Dorothy's Hairstyling 63-49; Hecker's Ins. 62-50; Good Time Pizza 60-52; Kent Oil 534-5844; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 51-61; D.J. Electric 50-62; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 4544-6644. Good Games and Series - K. Fowler 185-194; T. Elliston 152-413; J. Richardson 209-531; B. Hathaway 192-497; E. Dunham 174-475; J Gardener 145-422; B. Hanford 137-372; P Britten 153-403; J. McMillen 199-486. B Marker 169^61; M. Garber 177-475; R. Murphy 157-434; G. Potter 177-416; T Loftus 158-440; B. Eckert 136-373 Good Games - J. Doster 155; D. Brumm 160; D. Snyder 187; T. Christopher 194; L. Elliston 181; S. VanDenberg 212; E. Ulrich 167; S. Wilt 155; S Merrill 155; E. Vanasse 165. Thursday Angels McDonalds 76-28; Hardluck Bowlers 59-45. Nashville Chiropralic 56-48; Stefano's Pizza 5344-5044; Olde Towne Tavern 51-53; Unknowns4244-6144; G& D4I'4-62'4; Ray James Elec. 3644-5544. Good Games and Series - J. Lewis 181; M. Mizerowski 141; S. Snider 155; K. McMillon 158; D. Snider 177; B. Moody 190; L. Calvin 168; J Boki 132; L. Apsey 173; B.L Cuddahee 194; M. Ingram 206; R. Haight 210; D Snyder 203; N. McDonald 164; V Norris 164; S. Dunn 151; J DelCotto 151; B Whitaker 186 Sunday Afternoon Mixed Cripples 26-18; Crazy Ones 25-19; 4 Mustangs 22-22; Red Barons 21-23; Ball Bangers 20-24. Bud 18-26. Womens Good Games and Series - I. Ruthruff 190-513; B. Tracy 183-506; T Pot­ ter 167-462; J. Vaughn 156; B. Sexton 156; S. Patten 145; C Pood 144; D. Carpenter 137. Mem Good Gaines and Series - B Ruthruff 200-550. D. Carpenter 211-514; L. Tracy 188-503; S Pond 167-461; B. Frisbie 152-432; D Smith 174; S. Redman 168; B. Redman 161; M. Vaughn 160; T. Burke 148; P Dryer 145; F Wagner 144 Rec. <3 Freeport Supply 32-12; Carlton Center Exp. 31-13; Outlaws 28-16. Classic Realty 27-17; Davis Roofing 22-22; Fairchilds 21-23; Drunk 21-23; Barry Auto 19 25; Freeport Elevator 18-26. R. Neymeiyc'’ 190; D. Endres 215; C. Keeler 223; D. Callihan 202; J. Grassmycr 187; M. Davis 196; D Lambert 203; D. McKelvey 201; J Spencer 181; T Heath 179; R. Binkowski 165. M Spencer 172; G Heath 244; J Conner 216; B Dell 199; G. Yoder 199; E Olson 212; J Buehler 189; J. Lesick 211; K Bowen 151; A Jenkins 177. Good Series - C. Keeler 583; D. Endres 568; G Heath 550; M Davis 553; G Yoder 548; B Dell 537; D Lambert 527; R Neymeiyer 520; D. Callihan 515; J. Grassmycr 513; J. Lesick 511; J Buehler 502; R Weiland 500 Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 35 1/2-20 1/2, Wood­ mansee Construction 33-23; Consumers Concrete 33-23; Middle Lakers 31-25; Misfits 30-26; NKOTB 26-30; Mason-'Davis Line 26-30; Cascade Home Improvement 25-31; 3 J's 24 1/2-31 1/2; Neil's Printing 24-32; Mass Confusion 24-32; Thornapple Valley Equip­ ment 23-33. Mens High Games & Series N. Nelson 176-451; K. Chandler 192; P. Schlachler 238-558; R. Neymeiver 203; D. Castelem 202, P. Scobey 200-577; D Johnson 200-527; D. Knickerbocher 177-496; B. Ludeschcr 198-502; B Woodmansee 185-491; T. Neymeiycr 177. Womens High Games & High Series B. Wilkins 201-570; S. Rose 171-450; B. Tracy 169-465; R. Cole 191. Thursday A.M. Hummers 63-37; Something Simple 5844-4144; Algonquin Farm 55-45; Slow Pokes 54'4-4544; Question Marks 54-46; Weltons 50-50; Leftovers 48'4-5144; Valley Realty 48-52; Bosleys 48-52; Marys 46-54; Varneys 44'4-55'4; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 30-70. Good Games and Series - M. Atkinson 203-528; B Tracy 202-527; F Ruthruff 178-514; J. McMillon 201-500; K. Thomason 172-498; P. Fisher 170-474; R Kuempel 180-472; J. Mead 179-452; J. Dukes 160-445; L. Johnson IM-425; L. Allen 132-374; M. Chaffee 131-370; P. Godbey 178; C. Stuart 172; K. Mizcr 165; 1. Ruthruff 165; B Johnson IM; O Gillons 162; M. L. Bitgood 158; F Schneider 153; M. Dull 151; N. Totten 151; S. Lambert 145; N. Hummel 144; C. Pond 141; I. Seebcr 137; L. Williams 135; B. Burton 128: B. Sexton 124. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 67-41; Friendly Home Parties M-44; Hair Care Center 56l/i-55l/t: Mace’s Ph. 55-53; Nashville Locker 54'4-53^; Cor­ nerstone Realty 53'4-54'4; Nashville Family Chiropractic 53-59; Varney 's Stables 53-55; Valiev Realty 45'4-62'4; Lifestyles 42-62. High Gaines and Series - B Hathaway 208-560; S Pennington I96-549; S. Merrill 192-539; K. Becker 210-522; T. Christopher 190-521; E. Mesccar 178-513; C. Colvin 176-503; G. Otis 189-495; P. Smith 177-481; J. Morgan 172-471; T. Soya 179-470; S. Breitner 166-465; B. Vrogind-wcy 1600-454; M. Dull 155-452; R. Kuempel 170-450 P. Castleberry 169-445; B Miner 162-443; C. Guernsey 173-443; D. Brewer 154-428; J. Kasinsky 150-413; B Norris 152-412; P Frederickson 171-405; S. Mennell 165-387; P. Vaughn 171-423; J Gardner 151-397; A. Terrian 112-290; L. Elliston 198: E. Vanasse 166; S. Brimmer 167; M. Brimmer 161; R. Murphs 161; B. Johnson 158; L. Johnson 146; C. Trumbull 147; S. Everett 152. Women's softball signups urged Anybody interested in playing softball or would like to sign a team should call 948-2586. If you leave a message please in­ clude your name, phone number and team's name. April 30th is the deadline for all teams. Sponsor fees must be paid in full. If you have further questions please call Mary Kessler at 948-2586. (Words for County-wide family carnival The YMCA’s first county-wide family car­ nival will be March 26. from 6:45 5o 8:45 p.m. The Hastings High School gym v ill be transformed into the biggest carnival this community has ever seen. There will be balloons, a cake walk, scooter car races, a cross bow shoot, dart throw, a fish pond, a sucker tree, a space walk, face painting, and more. Tickets for the activities will be sold for 25 cents and all proceeds will help send needy youth to YMCA programs this summer. Summer staff positions available for high schoolers YMCA Camp Algonquin and the Barry County playgrounds are offering 20 people the chance to spend a whole summer at camp or on the summer playground, and get paid for it. Of course, there is a catch, that people will get paid for working at the camp or the playground, either as a junior counselor, maintenance person, kitchen assistant or playground counselor. Salaries begin at $60 per week and go up from there. If you liked YMCA Camp Algonquin as a camper, or the summer playgrounds as a par­ ticipant. you'll love working m a staff member. For an employment application, please call the YMCA office at 945-4574. YMCA Healthy Kitto Day On Saturday. March 27. at the Hastings High School, the YMCA will be host for a Healthy Kids Day. Families are encouraged to attend and learn more about healthy lifestyles. Many different organizations will be present to provide infor­ mation on exercise, fitness, nutrition, substance abuse, safety and other positive ac­ tivities. The activity is free and everyone will go home with something. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more infor­ mation. call the YMCA YMCA-Haatiags Youth Council’s Winter/Spring Women’s VoMeyball League W-L .15-0 .13-2 .12-3 .8-10 ...7-8 ...6-9 .5-13 .5-13 .1-14 Bennett industries....................... Hastings Burial Vauk/Viatec.. W. ML Associates..................... Halifax and D.J. Electric........ Ray James Electromechanical. Ranger Tool and Die.................. BWA............................................... Hastings Mutual.......................... Bill Seif Chevy............................ YMCA-Youth Council's W-L-T 8-I-0 Yellow. Kelly.... White... Navy.... Lx. Blue. Maroon. Red........ 4-3-3 2-6-1 1-6-3 Results Navy 4 vs. Maroon 3; Lt. Blue I vs. Red 3. W-L ...8-1 Law and Disorderly. Misfits......................... A Few Good Men.... Mixed couples golf meeting set The Moose Mixed Couples Golf League Meeting will be Thursday. April I. at 7 p.m at the Moose Lodge HAZEL BROWN A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 31,1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall to consider the 1993-94 proposed Budget. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Clerk’s office by appointment. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Phone: 721-9905 B Legaue-Minor •Clearview Properties..................................... 12-0 Garrisons.............................................................. 6-6 Viking.....................................................................6-6 Larry Poll Realty............................................... 5-7 Fiberglass..............................................................5-7 FlexFab................................................................2-10 Hastings women capture lead in bowling tourney B League-Major •L.W. Merchants.............................................10-3 Bosley.................................................................... 7-5 Piston Ring.......................................................... 6-8 Cappon Oil.......................................................... 6-6 Graphic Embrodcry.......................................... 5-7 Greenfield Guards.......................................... 0-12 Results C League: Ag. Boys 46 vs. Miller Real Estate 26; Hastings Mutual 32 vs. Riverbend 41. B Minor League. Clearview Properties 74 vs. Larry Poll Realty 50. B Major and A League: Hamiltons won by forfeit over Hastings Savings and Loan; Peterson 61 vs. Hastings Savings and Loan 60. Matt Brown selected to all-league unit Two Hastings women competing in the Hastings star forward. Matt Brown recently women's date bowling lour 1993 recently captured the lead in doubles competition alter a recent Battle Creek tournament. Sally Wilt and Sandra Merrill together finished 200 pins better than their regular season average, in the 11th weekend of the Michigan Women's Bowling Aaaociation State Tournament, held al Ken Noltkes Lancs. The two average In the mid 140s. but were was named to die Twin Valley Conference’s first team. Other members of ihe squad include Brad Paulsen and Jason Ringcnberg of Sturgis, Adam Norlander, Lakeview, and Zack White, from Coldwaler. Teammate Brad Gee was placed on the conference’s second squad while a third Saxon, Bryan Sherry, earned an honorable mention. All three served as tri-captains for coach Dennis O'Mara's team. Be sure to catch next week's Banner Sports able to boost their combined scores to 1.538. Wilt and Merrill bowled three-game series of 557 and 538 respectively. Tournament play continues every weekend until May 16. The Battle Creek Enquirer contributed to this report GREAT GIFT SUGGESTION! SUBSCRIBE to the For Your Musical Entertainment at the ... JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING A League ‘Hamilton Exc..................................................12-0 Petersons.............................................................. 7-5 Hastings Savings and Loan.............................. 3-9 c«//...948-8051 1-800-968-8333 The Waterproofing Aft»matfve |eecnm| YMCA-Youth Council's Men's Basketball Standings: C League W-L Ag. Boys................................................................8-2 Riverbend..............................................................8-2 Hastings Mutual................................................. 5-5 Viatcc.....................................................................3-6 Miller Real Estate..............................................0-9 BANNER MID THHVEL SEHIES WET BASE The YMCA Men’s B Major Basketball League champions this year are (from left) Doug Leland, Doug Musbach, Duane Musbach, Ed Salazar and Tim Wezzman. Not pictured are Doug Flessner, Gary Farrell. Dale Bowling and Scott Warren. section for the "All-Barry County" team as selected by the sports staff. Men's softball meeting slated The Hastings Mens Softball Association will be having its first organizational meeting for the upcoming 1993 softball season, on Sunday. April 11. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverbend Golf Course. AU in­ terested teams and players should plan on attending. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 23,1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. _______________ Hastings FRIDAY Kiwanis Club presents a... WOSLD TRHVEL SEHIE5 at ths Organ For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Narrated by... Business A Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation CLINT DENN Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY 12a W. Mill Street, Halting, (616) 945-9568 Representing u Hastings Mutual Insurance Company “Brazil • Giant of the South" Color Motion Pictures Narrated tn Person! Friday, March 26 • >? pm HASTINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Were only silent until you need us. MOMgPOP'S Have you always wanted to live in the Here is a 10 acre farm with lots of outbuildings. House has 3 bedrooms. 2 have built-in water­ beds. Kitchen has island with dishwasher. call scorn Classic Realty & Investment, Inc. 945-2488 (office) or 948-4228 (home) ippuaiicas 795*8950 FUTMM: HMM. C*LO*C. ChOSEEY. GE M KElVMATOfl 117 W. Main St., Downtown Middleville (i block East of M-37, Beside Faro's Pizza) OPEN, Monday 1-8; Tuesday-Thurjday-Fnday 114; Wednesday 11-8; Saturday 9-3____________ Brazil, giant in size, the world's fifth largest, with nine metropolitan areas that exceed one million in population Brazil, is an industrial giant with the world's eighth largest economy 4.600 miles of coastline, cattle ranches and fertile farmlands that produce bountiful harvests and provide the world's second largest export of agriculture, after the U.S (ADULTS) at the door (SENIORS) *4°° $35^ �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 25, 1993 A former Hastings man, convicted by a jury last month of sexually penetrating a boy under 13, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court on a count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Kenneth N. Hurless, 33, of Chestnut Mound, Tenn., also was given 50 to 75 years in prison on another count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, stemming from the same incident. In a statement before sentencing, Hurless denied that he had committed the crimes. "I am nor guilty of this," he said. Judge Richard M. Shuster disagreed with Hurless saying that Hurless was not only guilty the current charges but other crimes against children. "There's no question in my mind that he is... an unreformed pedophile," Shuster said. Shuster said Hurless "preys on children" and added that Ihe curr-nl case is the "mere tip of the iceberg of his actual conduct." Hurless is a "danger to society* who should never be allowed outside of an Institution, Shuster said. Shuster said he gave Hurless the differing sentences to "hedge our bets" that Hurless would never gel out of prison. Hurless was convicted of the two charges in a February trial. The jury acquitted him of three other first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges from the same incident. He still faces charges that he molested another boy and three girls younger than 13 years of age between 1983 and 1990 while he was living in Hastings. Hurless is charged with five more counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a possible life sentence in prison, and five counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by Court News upto 15 years in prison. An April 12 trial date on these charges has been scheduled. In other recent court business: * A Bellevue man who pleaded no contest Feb. 11 to charges that he sexually assaulted two 14-year-old girls was sentenced Io four Io 10 years in prison on a charge of sexual assault to commit penetration. Lynn D. Bivens. 35, of 11445 M-66. also was sentenced to 40 to 60 months on a charge of second-degree criminal sexual assault. Shuster ordered Bivens to pay a $22,000 bill for counseling services the victims have needed. Shuster also required Bivens to pay for any additional counseling the victims might require. Bivens pleaded no contest to Ihe sexual assault charges as part of a plea agreement in exchange for dropping two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. • Joseph L. Reese. 20. of Lol 17. Barlow Lake. Middleville pleaded no contest to a charge of assault and battery, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. Reese offered testimony made during a CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (6161948-8051 lii I Of S<//< \h martam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane While, who left u* 19 yean ago, March 30. 1974. He is in our thoughts forever. His family \aimnal \ih BAD CREDIT? Leant exactly how to fix your credit report, Grt Loans, credit cards, amazing recorded message reveals details. (616) 965-5955 exL 105. FOR SALE '86 Oidi Cutlass Excellent condition. Brand new engine. $4300 OBO Call 945-9549 til 5:3<k>m. after 6pm call 948-2620. I hip H aiilt d COOKS WANTED Full time. The North Inn Restaurant and Lounge. Call Mornings 374-7533 ask for Ray. EXPERIENCED WAITRESS wanted. North Inn Restaurant and Lounge, Lake Odessa. 616-374-7533.________________ HELP WANTED experienced waitresses, Fri., and Sat nights, apply at the County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings.____________________ TRAVEL FREE AND GET Paid. Exciting opportunity. Recorded message gives details (313)684-O437XExt-112). NOW HIRING! Sales Representatives. Call 1800-553-1891, ask for Randa. Central Petroleum Company. BONANZA CONTRACT­ ING: Drywall finishing special­ ist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.____________________ CARPET INSTALLATIONS repairs, restretches, custom labor and binding, 10 yrs. exper­ ience, 374-0175 or 672-7480. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcmoulh Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnow*. LAGG’S’ FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th Sl, Gobles, Mi. 49055-Phooe: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. HOMEOWNERS- CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation• Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping Call Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. QUALITY MANAGER Local manufacturing company Is accepting applications for the full-time position of Quali­ ty Assurance Manager. Experience in total quality management is perferred. Position in­ cludes benefit package. Send resume to: Box *195 do J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Equal Opportunity Employer Mechanical Engineer Applications are being accepted for a full­ time experienced mechanical engineer. Pro­ cess control experience helpful. Position in­ cludes benefit package. Send resume to: Box 196 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Opportunity Employer The YMCA of Barry County has an immediate opening for a part-time Secretary _. 10-12 hours per week _ *4.25 per hour ... must have WordPerfect 5.1 experience Interested parties should apply at the YMCA OFFICE (9:30-4:30 Monday through Friday) 234 E. State Road Hastings, Michigan NO PHONE CALLS - PLEASE! QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for alt 517 f 27-9494.________________ SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Haslingx - 945-9554 IV anti </ I WANT TO BUY a used waierbed (Cash). 627-9494. WANTED picnic table, old is fine, 948-4054. / arm JOHN DEERE 180 Garden Tractor. Mint condition. $2800. CaU 945-5949.____________ I’clWANTED Good home for one year old male Golden Lab. All shots and licensed. 948-4129 aftc* 4pm. W/\c ( Haiti mt\ BAHAMA CRUISE 5 diyV4 nights. Overbought, corporate rate* to public. Limited ticket!. S279 per couple. 407-331-7818, ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. preliminary exam instead of testifying to assert his guilt. His plea was in exchange for dropping two counts of second-degree . criminal sexual conduct. Fleese was accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy last April while the boy was staying at Fleesc's home. An April 8 sentencing dale was set. • An evidentiary hearing date of May 11 was set in the case of Danny J. Jarman, 19. of 1028 S. Hayes St.. Hastings. The hearing was asked for because the defense disagreed with information in a pre­ sentence report. Jarman admitted In court Feb. 18 that he had sexual intercourse with a 15-year old girl Sept. 25 and a 12-year-old girl in June. Jarman pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct In exchange for dropping three first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. • Hastings resident Keith E Steams. 22. of 530 E. Carlton Center, stood mute to charges of third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Steams is accused of sexually penetrating a 13-year-old girl. Third-degree criminal sexual conduct is a felony punishable by up to 15 yean in prison. Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct is a' high court misdemeanor with a maximum possible sentence of two yean In prison. An April 15 pre-trial dale was set. • Larry D. Boise. 51. of 8510 S. Clark Road. Nashville, stood mute to charges of third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and a charge of being a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Boise is alleged to have sexually penetrated a boy between 13 and 15 yean old. The third-degree charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and the fourth-degree carries a maximum sentence of two yean in prison. The habitual offender charge would raise the maximum sentences, however, making lite third-degree punishable by up to life in prison and Ute fourth degree punishable by a possible 15 yean in prison. An April 8 pre-trial date was set. • Hastings resident Jerry E Samis. 25. of 330 W. State Rd.. stood mute to charges of drunk driving, third offense, and driving without a license. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Drunk chiving, third offense, is punishable by one to five yean in prison. Driving without a license II a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in Jail An April 15 pre-trial date was set. • Shuster denied a Woodland man's motion for a new sentence. Sheila Robertson, the attorney for Bradley C. Miller, 32. had argued that Miller's sentence should be reduced becatse the court had allegedly given Miller a heavier sentence than necessary to prevent Miller from getting out of prison early. Robertson said the law states that courts cannot base sentences on the belief that defendants might get out of prison early. Assistant Prosecutor David E. Gilbert denied that the court enhanced Miller's sentence to prevent him from getting out of prison early. He said the court merely decided to put Miller in prison for a long time to punish him for his offense. Miller was sentenced in 1991 to 40 to 60 PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min SI50/weekend Io sun.______________________ months in prison for drunken driving. • An April 26 trial dale was set for Stephen E Brown, 20. of Battle Creek. An April 15 final pre-trial date was also set. Brown faces seven counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. He stood mute to FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494,_________ Ute charges Feb. 25 and not guilty pleas were entered ext his behalf. Receiving and concealing a firearm is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. • Gregory S. Ferro, 27, of 5452 Mick SE SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, April 1,1993 at 8a.m. in the conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities al the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041.____________________ TO ALL SINGLE LADIES I am a never been married while male, age 20,200 lbs. 6' gentle­ man who’s looking for a single unattached lady, 20-33 who is looking for a one woman man. Everything about you is impor­ tant to me, especially honesty, truthfulness and loyalty. I'm a nice looking independent educated man in every respect. I'm looking for a life team rela­ tionship with the right women. I'm into bowling, dancing, movies, bicycling and hiking. 1 want to sl arc with this special someone out there whom I will treat like a lady. Please write to Dan Krammtn, 667 Durkee Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Kentwood, stood mute to a charge that be stole a rifle from an Orangeville Township house Nov. 1. A not guilly plea was entered on hi’ behalf. Ferro is charged with larceny in a building, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. An April 8 pre-trial was scheduled. • Battle Creek resident Joseph M. Cummings. 21, stood mute to charges of breaking into a home on Pine Lake Road Oct. 26 and being a habitual offender. Not guilly pleas was entered on his behalf. Breaking and entering is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The habitual offender charge would increase the maximum possible sentence to 22 1/2 years. An April 8 pre-trial was set. Lake-O-Lounge to close March 31 After six years of running the Lake-OLounge. owners Gene and Dolores Halas are announcing that it will close Wednesday. March 31. Formerly The Swamp Bar. the property has been sold and plans call for the building to be removed and the lake property to be developed, say the Halases. There will be one weekend left of music, opening daily at 2 p.m with the band Strategy II. Mr. Businessman: Reach your local market PRIOR to the weekend with advertising in The Hastings Banner! Thornapple Kellogg school chief's salary is frozen by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Thomapplc Kellogg School Board voted to freeze the wages of Superintendent Steve Garrett on a 4-3 vote during a special meeting Saturday morning. The board has basically been split since they first evaluated Garrett's performance in January. Don Williamson, board treasurer, and one of board who have supported Garrett, along with three others. Dan Parker. Rick Roth and Gary VanElst were able to gain a one-year contract for Garrett at the February meeting. But. a decision on Garrett's salary for the new contract year beginning July 1. 1993. had been tabled at both the regular February and March meetings. A roll call vote was taken on a motion by Secretary Wanda Hunt and seconded by Vice President Wendy Romph to freeze the superintendent's annual salary at the present amount of $74,967. Hunt. Romph. Roth, and President Jan Siebesma voted in favor of the freeze. Parker. Williamson, and VanElst voted “no.” “My feeling was that he deserved better than a wage freeze." said Williamson. In fact, another motion was made to add a bonus onto Garrett's salary based on comple­ tion of criteria set by the board. This failed by a 5-2 vote. “Right now. I don’t feel comfortable with Ihe board because we can’t seem to agree." said Siebesma. “Particularly in this situation." “Up until now. we have pretty much agreed unanimously as a school board," Williamson said. “Every district needs to be concerned with their financial stale especially in going into other contract negotiations. By freezing the superintendent's salary, it may make a good point to other personnel that this is one way to help the schools with the financial situation.” he added. Garrett's response to the salary freeze was simply, “The board voted to freeze my salary and there isn't really anything else to say.” Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! Police Beat One hurt in drunk driving accident CARLTON TWP. — A Hastings man was arrested for drunk driving March 13 after be ran hia pickup truck off the road, injuring his passenger. Barry County SherilTa deputies report. Deputies said Gerald R. Franklin. 26. of 515 S. Montgooxry. waa driving weal on Brown Road near N. Broadway al about 2:20 a.m. when his car went through a sop sign and into a ditch. Franklin told deputies he fell asleep while driving and woke up In the diich. Deputies said they smelled alcohol in the pickup and on Franklin's breath. Franklin's blood alcohol level at the time of the incident was .14, deputies raid. A .10 is legally intoxicated. Franklin was also charged with driving on a suspended license. Franklin s passenger, Mark W. Salski. 28. of 586 GaakiU Road. Hastings, was injured in the accident. He waa taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Hastings man hurt by rolling car HASTINGS — Hastings City police repost a Hastings man wu Injured when Ma car backed over Mm last Thursday. March 18. Cedric S. Mosey, 84, of 836 E Bond, parked his car in a driveway on W. Mill Street near Jefferson Street at about 1:43 p.m. and got out to help his wife get in the or. officers said. Morey told officers he thought the car wu in park, but after be got out the at began rolling backward. Officers said the car wu actually in reverse. Officers said the open driver’s door hit Morey and knocked him down u the car slid out of the drive. Into Mill Street and into a parked car. Morey wu taken to Pennock where be wu treated and released. Teen flips 4-wheeler, injuring himself THORNAPPLE TWP. — A Middleville teenager wu injured when be roiled over Na four-wheeler March 15. Barry County deputies report Richard S. Schoendorf, 19. of 5820 Stimson Road, wu riding hia four-wheeler al 6 pJn. on a hill near the old train tracks north of Middleville when the vehicle nipped, deptxies said. Shoendorf wu taken to Pennock Hospital, where he wu admitted for observaiioo and released the next day. More than $5,700 stolen from rural home Hope TWP. — Burglars stole more tK-n $5,700 worth of items front a home on Drake Road two weeks ago, deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs department said. The break-in occurred sometime between the morning of March 7 and the evening of March 9, deputies said. The owners were away on vacation and the burglary wu discovered by friends who had been watching the home. TUen wu a camera worth $400. two TVs valued al $ 1.500. a VCR. a CD player and 50 CDs valued at $700. two phones and an answering machine worth $215. a Walkman and headphones worth $140. a collection of knives valued al $1,000. a $350 fix coat, two $60 battery chargers and $35 in Canadian money. Deputies said burglars entered the home by breaking the lock on the front door. Woman asleep at wheel drives into ditch CASTLETON TWP. — A Nashville woman wu injured when she drove off the road into a ditch March 18. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. Marilyn J Chaffee. 56. of 729 Durkee, wk heading east on M-79 near Devine Road al 2:35 p.m. when her car ran off the south side of the road and hit a guardrail, troopers said. Troopers said the car bounced off the rail, crossed the road and vaulted a large drainage ditch, hitting an embankment. Chaffee told troopers she fell asleep while driving. She wu taken to Pennock where she wu treated and released. Burglars steal haystacks, tools MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A bam on Swift Road wu burglarized while its owner wu in the hospital, deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs department said. The victim told deputies he relumed home March 15 to discover neatly $1,000 worth of pneumatic tools had been taken from his garage. The victim said the garage had been unlocked. Also taken wu 300 bales of hay worth $750. Burglar raids Nashville apartment MAPLEGROVE TWP. — An apartment on Marshall Road wu broken into Friday night. March 12. troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. The victim told troopers that the burglary occurred while she wu al wort between 9 p.m. March 12 and 2:30 a.m. the next morning. A neighbor told troopers he noticed someone enter the apartment Friday night around 9:30 p.m. and then leave a few minutes later carrying some items. Troopers said burglars entered the apartment through the main door. wMch wu unlocked. Taken wu a VCR. five jackets, four cassette tapes and some boxes of jewelry. M&Ms, money taken from Pleasantview JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Pleasant view Elementary School was broken into two weeks ago, deputies at the Barry County Sheri IPs department report. Deputies said burglars broke into the school sometime between the end of classes on March 9 and 3 a.m. the next morning. Taken was $15 in change from a metal cash box in an office and two three-pound bags of M&Ms from the cafeteria. Deputies said they found two possible points of entry—a side window that had been broken out and a roof skylight that had been taken apart. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-04-01.pdf f6632d4d2bbd4006be6e95fe16bda4e9 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LlfM.SY 121 S CHLWSt HASlihSi Ml 4S05S-I893 Outstanding business Fifteen letters to All Barry County student named the editor appear basketball picks See Page 2 See Page 14 See Pages 4, 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 Hastings FuOl ic Library 121 S. Lhurch St. ANNER Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings THURSDAY. APRIL 1.1993 VOLUME 139. NO. 4 PRICE 25' Bridge Park in, Gun Lake path out by Etase Gibers Assurant Editor Barry County Commissioners are sure they want the proposed McKeown Road Riverfront Park Plan as part of the county's Recreation Plan, but they are hesitant right now to include the Gun Lritc Pedestrian and Bicycle Poth. Comndssiooera want more time to study the raanfficaiOM of including the Gun Lake path In Ute plan md last week referred the matter to the board's County Development Cotnsninee. Concerns expressed by commissioners Spri^avfimdtelteMMlrit■ri and Sunday to fee liras. Daylight savings liras officially kicks in st 2 ua. S*tey. Afril 4. Setting yow docks atad cm hoar soMte. hsiwnM SnMCtogr«i0t sad SuedsynarnfagisfeswaytoMpM toy of dra dock Md rigH on Sato. Egg bsatiag MMoa lasts tor om day only M M Hatehwy Ptek ss *s Hastings Otogtor af d» CMto «r the Eastern Star and the HaaUags LIom Cksb bed m lector Ugg Mad Seraadsy. Haaliaga area chiidraa. sgss pre­ school torongh UM grade, us MM to fee 101* swat where fesy cm Um a* ton Earner bnaay Hawaii Moro thM OS vendors win got enfty Sdwrtey as dwy gMMrtosak toeir ware at too Bwry Expo Carara Ikm 9 can. to 4 gjn. Items for sale will range from handmade quilts to mop dolls sad ofTomOao. A piste st music. If you pteaw inchide the county's potential liability for the path, the safety of residents and visitors, and cows of patrolling and maintaining the path if it to developed. The County Board voted to exclude the path from the plan by ■ vote of 6 to 1. Commisskxier Lew Newman cast the lone dissenting vole. Board Vice Chairman Robert Wenger was absent The path project is estimated to com $2 million and Guo Lake area residents hope to secure tO percent of die cat from ISTEA funds. Commlssiooer Sandy James noted thM by including the Gm Lake path Plan in the County's Recreational Plan, it would provide opportunities for the path supporters to apply for funding grams they would not otherwise be eligible to get She told the board of a letter, written by citizen Cal Lamoreaux on Gun Lake Clamber of Commerce letterhead, staling that path supporters dfeft want a nickel of Mary Cook is new economic development coordinator A Lake Odessa woman to on the Job « the new pan-time economic development coordinator for Ute Barry County/CIty of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. Mary Cook, who has experience In gram wridag and working with federally funded programs, ha bare Head to fill the post. She win be developing and implementing public works projects, writing grants and fo­ cuslag on helping attract more burinrrars into the county to create more local Jobs. Her position will eventually be expanded to fen date JEDC. under the direction of ex­ ecutive director Joseph Rahn, expands its nised, coordinated, and conducted employ­ mem skills workshops; and approved finan­ cial eligibility of participants for federally funded employment programs. For a time. Cock also was a service represanudw for IlngiiraMTemporary Services is Grand Rsphte wbevvric reendted. tewed and placed todtvidusto toto temporary emptoyment positions. In Lake Odessa, she previously worked as manager of Cook's Pharmacy, owned by her husband Dermy. scope of public projects. Cook said she enjoys the variety in her job m economic development coordinator. A 1911 graduate of Lakewood High duties there included determining financial quaHflcations for state and federally fended Team s*«m The Calvary Boys' District. Cook developed jobs within the private sector to place unemployed; orga­ Thm MMgnMtoMto ^CMKflSS wfll flteu School finance reform topic at first Information Series 'Easter: Through tbs Eyes of Neer.' m original dram by toe Rev. Stove Reid, wfll be pratiWH at 9:30 day with community leaders who were in­ vited to Hastings Middle School to have a standard school lunch and team about issues be rolled back to this amount. Called a "foundation expenditure.' the $4,800 would replace all other state aid. am. Sunday. April 4 al Hsrarasview Family Ctercb, 2601 Lacey Road Dowltog. that affect the schools. called categoricals. Categoricals include payment to local school districts to cover costs such as social security payments, school employee retire­ ments. adult education, transportation, and other programs now funded separately by session with three other officials present to answer questions. The topic for the 45 minute session was Trumble will be hailed dunca the event, which takes place April 23-25. Commissioner Ethel Boze asked who would potice the path. That's something we all have to look ah' she said. Smith said members of the Park Commission voiced similar concerns before It agreed to recommend that the path be part of the official county plan. The project would have to involve tremendous cordinatioo and direction and people who live in the proposed path area would have io be involved. Smith said of any further action. A lol of questions would have to be answered, she said. Doster said be thinks the entire plan to unfeasible because of a lack of answers to imporutu questions. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr noted that the path proposal could be put to Ute County Recreational Plan at another time if more informatioo becomes available and commissioners approve Ute project He said he has a lot of questions about Ute project and suggested that more homework needed to be done before the proposal to considered for adoption into the Canty Recreational Plan. The proposed amendment rejected by the County Board, regarding the Gun Lake Path, stated, in part See REC PLAN, continued, page 2 Well respected area author, Hilda Stahl, dies selling books. In 1988. one of Stahl's best-selling books. 'Elizabeth Gail and the Mystery at the Johnson Farm.' was made into a film and the premiere of the motion picture wu held al Central Auditorium in Hastings. Her writing to produced by seven publish­ ing companies: Tyndale. Crossway. David C. Cook. Bethel. Victory House, Servant and Thomas Nelson Publishers. Stahl to survived by her busband. Norman, and seven married children: four sons, Jeff, Brad. Mark and Joshua and three daughters, Laurie. Sonya and Vmgie. as well as numerous grandchildren. Born Into a large family to Nebraska. Stahl drew on her experiences as a child and later as a wife and mother fa the material in many of her books. She considered writing to be her 'min­ istry.' and though her unexpected death to a great loss to the religious publishing com­ munity, her legacy of books will live on to bleu readers of good, fan-paced mystery and romance novels, said a friend. A memorial service wu held Wednesday at the new Resurrection Life Church, located on 52nd and Ivanrest Street In Grand Rapids. Hastings now spends $4,000 per student and levies 36 nulls. School boards would have the power to levy up 1018 charter mills in property taxes. Districts levying more than 18 mills would The Vermontville Maple Syrup Association has eetecsed past presi­ ded and raasrar of ceremonies Sun Tranfefe m fete yeert festival grmd mintul. people who support the path. At a recent public hearing about the path, more than M) percent of the people supported the path. Newman said. "We tded to recognize the people wt* we re pre arm.' be said. tian book market, including several best Mary Cook by Jens Gallup Staff Writer The first of three informatioo sessions planned for this school year was held Tues­ The table is am and fee eatora is aR bet served for the annaal Hastings Area Chaedbsr of Commerce Dinner AprillS. Those wanting to attend *e event, to be held al the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings, should gd their iMorvetinM in to toe CMata office by Hidsy. April 1 Festered will be writer Foggy said stopping the project now. at least temporarily, would save a lot of effort from Her most recent success was with adult romance. In the past three years, in addition to numerous children's books. Stahl wrote and published 11 adult novels for the Chris­ Storing st 6:30 pre. feetera Carol Titos of Bads CM. Seating to first come, fine scree and M offering wig bo raedwd tor toe groups. Arby's to located at 911 W. Susa Straw to Heatings. Board chairman said the only matter the commiratoners bad to address st the present time was the concept of the path and that the project could be stopped later. But Doster a friend. employment programs, maintaining erapioyee records and implementing rules and will dish op m array of seelie ar Arby’s Restaurant Ttweday. April 1 Commlssiooer Newman said be thought Barry's rejection would hamper support for the project to Allegan County. Commissioner Orvln Moore. County AAtf Graphics News Service Hilda Stahl, of Freeport a noted author of nearly 150 published children and adult books, died Friday night at her home on Wood School Road. Her books have been published in many languages, and she often received fan mail from children around the world. Sudd's Christ-baaed juvenile and teen fic­ tion gave today's youth positive rote models to follow and identify with as her characters struggled and succeeded to life ns they fol­ lowed principals found in God's Word, said School to Lake Odessa. Cook holds a bachelor of business degree tan Davenport College of Business where she majored in accounting. She also has M assedate to ana degree, majoring to psychol­ ogy. Bom Lansing Community College. Cook previously was m Intake spedaUM for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Her regtdaUoM of government programs. Mor to drat Job. she was an employment counselor for the Ionia Intermediate School county money or millage, but would accept private donations for the project. Diane Smith, executive director Charlton Park, who was at the meeting, said a separate commission could be established to own and maintain the path. Commlssiooer Mark Doster said be had a lot of concerns about the path. 'If we vote for it, we are practically certifying that there's a need for it.* and Doster added that be wasn't sure that had been shown. Doster said be didn't think enough thought had been given to a lot of issues Involving the path and be said be thinks the county would be ultimately responsible for the path even if an independent commission were established. what the legislature is doing about school finance reform. Schoessel explained briefly that the nine proposals that touted reform have been basi­ cally molded into two Ideas that have the best chance to get through the state Legisla­ ture this year. The basic features of a pro­ posal getting high-pressure attention in the legislature right now to a compromise be­ tween those two plans. Governor John En­ gler’s original proposal for property tax re­ form and an idea started by a Bipartisan Leg­ islative Team of more than 40 stale House members, commonly called the BLT plan. The compromise plan calls for a uniform amount of state aid for each student in the state, and a two cent increase in the state sales tax from four cents to six cents to pay for it The state aid to schools can be set by statute, but any sales tax increase must be approved by a constitutional amendment voted on by the people. The current proposal calls for a constitu­ tional guarantee of $4,800 for each student. stale grants. The 'foundwton expenditure* would be in­ dexed to changes to sates tax and lottery rev­ enue. Schoessel pointed out that the rise to the level of $4,800 per student would be phased in at the rate of 10 percent a year for districts that do not now spend that much per pupil. Also, the proposal calls for 18 charter mills, which means that the mills are not subject to renewal, but are part of the origi­ nal charter. Such a charter millage "would go a long way to get us out of the millage business, Schoessel said. Another provision in the proposed reform would allow school officials to ask the elec­ torate for an additional nine mills for opera­ tional expenses. The extra mills generally would be asked for by out-of-formula schools, who tradi- See SCHOOL RNAHCE. cont. page 3 Writing wm a ministry for Hida Stahl, pictured hare during a November interview in her Freeport home office with some of her books. �1 i Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 *93 Outstanding Business Student named at Hastings High Kitt Carpenter, ion of Keith and Ann Carpenter of Hastings, has been selected by the teachers of the Hastings High School Business Education Depanm-nt as this year’s "Outstanding Business Student." He was chosen on his business interest, schol­ arship. post secondary aspirations, and po­ tential success in a business career. Kilt has taken many business courses throughout his four years of high school. Including introduction to business, key­ boarding. accounting, and speedwriting. This year he is a student aide for the Business Education Department. He plans to continue his education al either Albion or Kalamazoo College and major In politi­ cal science and English with concentrations in business and Spanish. Kin would also like to study abroad In Latin America. He has participated In numerous busl- Spring means babies for county animals ness-oriemed extracurricular activities in high school. He Is a three year member of Business Professionals of America, and he A sure sign of spring is babies. Lambs, calves and foals can be seen all over the county, with more Io come. Thto mare and her look-alike foal were seen Saturday on North Broadway on the Russ and Valerie Yarger farm. currently serves as local chapter president. Kill has placed in regional competitions each of those years, and most recently, be placed fourth in the state in both Extcmpo- Kitt Carpenter, (right) and head of the Business Deportment Pet Purgiel show the plaque Carpenter earned as "Outstanding Business Student* of Hastings High School. Hastings City Bank ... introduces... FULL SERVICE SATURDAY BANKING raucous Communications snd Employment Skills at the Business Professionals of America State Conference In Detroit. Also, Kill has participated in Businesa Olympics for two years where he has won four awards in business math, spelling and key­ boarding. He was also selected to participate in S1BBUS 92 (Students in Business) al Hope College last summer. There, Kitt and M other students from West Michigan formed model radio companies and utilized eco­ nomic forecasting to execute business deci­ sions. Other extra curricular activities for Kitt include: Youth in Government, Drama Club, school play, student millage repre­ sentative. Twin Valley Student Exchange. Positive PeersTJust say No* National Honor Society. Spanish Club. Operation Bentley. Citizen Bee, Boys Stale. Science Olympiad. Student Forum Steering Com­ mittee. and Ute Hastings High School Lit­ erary Magazine. Kitt's major career plans include interna­ tional business or International corporate law. 1993 April A Michigan coogressmen expressed rapport \ r for some of the key objectives of the 110 Michigan Fann Bureau members participating in the organization's annual Washington ' /AuiutoiCdif'BuIc cAomu dx. kwM.! Effective April 1st, The Hastings Office of Hastings City Bank will offer Full Service Saturday Banking. We’re making banking more convenient for you. Legislative Seminar this week. Meeting with the group at a morning breakfast, Rep. Dave Camp said he strongly advocates a 100 percent tax deduction for health insurance premtama paid by fanners and other self-employed per- sons. "Farmers and other small business people bad been able to deduct 25 percent of their health insurance premiums, but thM provision expired this year," he said, "k is nsamtial Bet we reinslate that deductkv) and jncreew it to 100 percent That change would be very helpful to peopie in taking cart of their beakh care needs and controlling the high cost" Sea Don Riegle told the group at an after­ noon briefing that he is also very much in favor of the 100 percent tax deduction. "As the chairman of the subcommittee on health insurance on the Senate Finance Committee, I'm involved in working with the health care legislation and I’ve put the tax deduction in the bill that I've developed,” he said. "I have also advocated this very stronty with the health care task force tha'ls been named by the president” The FB group also discussed the health insurance deduction with Sen. Carl Levin, who said be was "99 percent sure” that Congress would at least extend the expired 25 percent tax deduction.. In repsonse to a question about the impact of President Clinton s proposed energy tax on agriculture. Sea Riegle said be looks forward LOBBY HOURS: Monday-Thursday Friday.... Saturday.................. 9:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. ....... 9:00 a.m. - Noon DRIVE-IN HOURS: Monday-Thursday Friday........................... Saturday________ 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. ....... 8:30 a.m. - Noon be a tremendous imposition on agriculture. "Fanners can't pass along that added cost like manufacturers can,” he said. "The Clinton economic proposal does not reduce spending. It's promising those spending cuts the third, fourth and fifth year of the plan while we increase taxes now. That's not the way to get the economy rolling again." NEWS Safe and sound since 1886 EQUAL HOUSING to input from farmers. "I’m open to bow we finally sort out the energy tax issue,” he said. Rep. Nick Smith said the energy tax would NEWS, NEWS, ^fastings T=Y Michigan Farmers meet with congressmen • MEMBER Hastings — 945-2401 FDIC of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY □II...94M051 *. . ; . . . : ; ' * .* . * �SCHOOL FINANCE continued from page 1 tionally spend more per pupil. Schoessel said. The "carrot" in the carrot and stick ap­ proach is the promise of a rollback of prop­ erty tax assessments to the December 1992 level and then limit the assessment increase by parcel to inflation or five percent, which ever is less. Schoessel said. But. the politics of the situation leave the outcome of any reform in doubt, he added. For one thing, the bill itself has not been printed, leaving legislators short on what the wording will actually be. FINANCIAL fumbhtd b> tax increase after the other pan of the bill was put into effect, also has legislators talk­ ing about a "tie bar" to make sure both pans of the bill are enacted. Schoessel made the point that all the lira: spent working on school funding reform, the chance to get it accomplished this year Tax-exempt bearer bonds issued in registered form you to your broker. In addition, your broker will collect your interest and can either for­ ward it to you or reinvest it on your "ehalf Bearer bonds have offered safe, tar -exempt income for many yean with relatively few problems. In most cases, they will continue to promptly pay interest and principal when due. However, if you are among the bond holden who have sacrificed income because of early redemptions, you may want to con­ sider one of these alternatives. Although there's no way Io eliminate the problem en­ tirely. there are ways to get around it. Pennock donates to Fire Safety House rests on whether the lawmakers will act "today or tomorrow." "After 20 years of working toward reform, we ll see if it is resolved or not." Schoessel told the approximately half dozen community leaders who attended the session that his intent was not to persuade, but to give them the best Information that the officials had. The next session. April 27. will focus on "technology" and will be at the high school. On May 25, the meeting will again be in fi^u*? ° urn °7 “J*”' '’*"notk Operating OfJu* t* r Worland Flr» Dwportmwnt. and Tom Kaufman, Pen­ nock Foundation Sociwtary. during th. prwentation of a $2,500 grant chock from tho Pannock Foundation to th. Wayland Fir. Daparlm.nl, toward th. purchow of °£[*. Haute.Tho Fir. Safety Hous. I. a mobile unit designed as a teaching aid. for children to loam how to safely exit o burning building, avoid smok. In­ halation and avoid burns. It is equipped with smok. machines and similar devices !° nJok*J?w_,r<llnln» »><or<Jse realistic. Over th. past ^erol months, the community havo besn able to raise $21.000 of the $26,000 needed to purchase the unit. It is anticipated that the unit will be orriving in Wayland in early Moy. Th. Pwmock Foundation I. Int^«t«f In helping to teach children fire Mtfety and bum prevention. The Fire Safety House will be mods^availoble for demonstrations with children's groups throughout Barry the middle school library and will deal with "stale requirements" for the schools. SALE SUPERSHOE - STOCKS — 15-30% 0FF The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 57’/. Ameritech 76’/. Anheuser-Busch 53'/. Chrysler 39s/. Clark Equipment 23 CMS Energy 19’/. Coca Cola 42’/. Dow Chemical 50’/. Exxon 66s/. Family Dollar 19'/. Ford 52s/. General Motors 38'/. Great Lakes Bancorp 13s/. Hastings Mfg. 29s/. IBM 50'/. JCPenney 88'/. 41’/. Johnson & Johnson Kmart 24’/. Kellogg Company 61 McDonald's 53s/. Sears 54’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 20'/. Spartan Motors 26s/. Upjohn 30'/. Gold $336.70 Silver $3.78 Dow Jones 3457.00 Volume 232,000,000 up shortly, and with the legislature expected to adjourn for the 10-day break, action must be taken this week to allow fcr the lime needed for legalities to get the sales tax hike question on a June 1 election ballot. Further complicating matters are attempts to put amendments on the bill, such as changing insurance buying procedures by the schools, and possibly state wide bargaining parameters, the superintendent said. Uncertainty whether voters will approve a Mark 0. Christenson of Edward D. Jones * Co. Tax-exempt bearer bonds have no name or registration on the bond certificate. If an issuer redeems a bond early, owners cannot be notified until after they send in the next in­ terest coupon. As a result, they lose six mon­ ths' interest. Since June 1983. all tax-exempt bonds have been issued in registered form, and today, nearly half of those are issued in book-entry form, a type of electronic registration. This eliminates the problem of early redemption without the owner's knowledge. The bond holder's name is registered with the trustee and with the paying agent, so interest payments and redemption notices are mailed promptly However, there are thousands of bearer bonds still in circulation. Fortunately, in­ vestors can protect themselves against loss of interest or delayed return of principal. Many brokerage firms monitor bond issues they have underwritten or in which they have large positions. They do this through the pro­ fessional trade magazine The Bond Buyer and by subscribing to called bond services. When one of its issues is called, the firm can notify its sales force, and bond holders can be contacted. If your bearer-bond holdings are large enough or if early redemptions are a major problem, you might consider subscribing to The Bond Buyer yourself. For most bond holden. however, the cost of the subscription and the time involved in researching bond calls in the publication makes this impractical. A simpler alternative is to have your broker convert the bonds into registered form. This is an easy and relatively inexpensive procedure. Once your bonds are registered, you should be automatically notified of redemptions. If. for any reason, a bond cannot be registered, you may opt to have your broker hold it in the firm's name. The burden of monitoring call notices is then shifted from Also, the house leadenhip changes hands the first of April, leaving control in Demo­ cratic hands, and lessening the chance of ap­ proval of the measure. Schoessel said. 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MOAOWAY Hastings ejUUI 945-5444 ALL DRESS SHOES FOR LADIES. for the little guy. Great colors and styles for Easter. SALE 17.59 SALE 20% Off SALE 20% Off GIRLS’USA OLYMPIC BRAND GIRLS DRESS SHOES AEROBICSHOES Black or navy skimmers. ALL MEN’S DRESS and CASUAL SHOES. Reg. 22.99. White leather uppers with pink trim. EVA midsoles Loafer styles and deck shoes. OPEN SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. JCFbmey DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 Letters Justice system ignores victims, taxpayers 7b The Editor: Under our contemporary justice system, those who pay the least for their crimes are criminals. Despite overcrowded prisons and rising in­ mate population, the tragedy is that citizens arc now prisoners in their own homes, with chains, locks and bars. while the criminals arc on the outside “roaming free." Instead of penalizing the victims and the taxpayers, crime should be paid for by the criminals. We need less retribution and more restitution. Suppose a man is convicted of committing a $5,000 armed robbery, and is sentenced to five yean imprisonment with no restitution required. The money he stole is repaid by the victim or his insurance company, which results in higher premium rates for everyone. The taxpayer, who had no pan in the crime, pays all the legal charges, the cost of in* vestigation, arrest and trial. Keeping a man in prison will cost at least $25,000 a year. Moreover, the man’s family probably will ap­ ply for welfare, an additional taxpayer burden. The result of this system is that the criminal is only inconvenienced at the same time he is warehoused in prison. He is clothed, fed and given free medical attention. That isn’t justice, it’s merely a form of comparatively mild retribution or punishment and it serves nobody well. The system totally ignores the victims and the taxpayers. If the thief had been sentenced to repay the money he stole, three things would have resulted: First, the victim would be compensated. Se­ cond, the taxpayer would be relieved of a ma­ jor part of the cost of the crime. Third, the lawbreaker would learn more and be more ef­ fectively rehabilitated by making restitution. Larry C. Dinger Barry County Jail 'Hope* and forever* really do exist 7b The Editor: Driving south on M-66 the other morning, 1 enjoyed the enticing sunrise. It was slowly neaping along the horizon with its bright piak/orange color wisping across the farmlands. It was then I heard a song on the radio call­ ed; “What’s Forever For.” I asked myself, what is forever for? Nowadays forever is a couple of months or years in terms of a lasting relationship. Divorce is inevitable, and look at the crime, drug and alcohol abuse sweeping across the country and even here close our front doors. 1 read the Police Beat on the back page of the Banner quite frequently. All of us know what it’s about; who robbed who, who’s drug trafficking, who got injured or killed in a substance abuse incident, or about some woman who embezzled money from the com­ pany she used to work for. Probably to help feed her children because there isn’t a respon­ sible man around, or to feed her own drug habits. I too was involved with someone who has had a severe drinking problem for yean. I just didn’t realize it before 1 fell in love with him. He had lost a long-term relationship with his high school sweetheart, and for some odd reason it was tearing us apart too. I ended our relationship after almost two yean, six mrnths ago. I couldn’t watch the man I love kill himself any more every time he picked up a drink. I came to realize 1 was powerless over him and alcohol. He just wasn't ready to stop the nightmare he was in. He wasn’t then and isn’t now. Seeing his sister die was enough for me. I had become very close to her and his family, heck they were my family. I would have done anything for them. Anyway, even though six months has pass­ ed, we still keep in touch with one another to let each other know how we’re doing. At least we’re still friends. Looking back, everything in our relation­ ship was great. We could talk and laugh about anything. We were best friends, not just lovers. We would take long walks in the woods, go camping, and one time we pretended we lived way back in the “ Little House on the Prairie” days. We looked for the best tree to cut down on his family's property, and used its bran­ ches to build a fire in the freshly fallen snow. We stayed there for hours. It only took a look into each other’s eyes, or a simple touch of one another’s hand. I knew, and we knew we loved each other. My love for him r«j> very deep, deeper than any root in the Rocky Mountain forest. At that moment it was forever, just like the sunrise. Our love would never die. hope beamed in our eyes, and in our hearts. We had one problem though; his alcohol HasbngsBaNNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 Published by . Jtasthv Barmer, Inc. A DMston of J-Ad GngMc* Inc 1SS2N tnetay HMSngt. Ml 4905*4402 (616)9484051 > NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtar) Elams Gifeort (t-manr rood BartxaraGall SuoHmcMsy Nick I luffnun Jean Gaiup Sharon Mflsr Margaret Fowler abuse, and all the problems that go with it. It's funny how some liquid in s can could destroy what we had! But it did. God, could you please help him? I know everyone else has tried. You’re his last and only hope. I think that's what happened to my long lost love. He lost that hope, faith and that little touch of forever in life, and in himself. After all those worried nights wondering if he was dead or alive, going through treatment with him. and all my long drives io see him. court hearings, and jail time for several months. God, it seemed as though my tears were endless. After all that, be still got out of jail and picked up that bottle of vodka like it was water. God. I wished it would have been water. 1 thought he’d change by now and realize all the heartache and trouble it caused him. and the people who loved him. It tore my heart out all over again to see him getting drunk like that, but 1 couldn’t let him know that now Shoot, deep down he knows! I enjoyed the rest of the little time we had together that sunny afternoon I didn’t want it io end again. Finally I returned home to my calm, stable country life. As always 1 haven't been able to stop thinking about him. I still hope things will change with him for the bet•re. bar they won't! Will they? I don’t want to love him any more, but I still do. But life goes on. If only he’d want to live like that sunrise 1 saw the other morning. If only he and others like him got that spark of forever and hope back. That same hope, forever. 1 hope to see every morning when I drive to work each day. Get bock to the basics. Even if it’s only one day at a time. There wouldn’t be a full page to fill in the Banner on the Police Beat issues, and all that disgusting gossip that goes around town. Maybe people could start talking about their own problems instead of sticking their noses in other people's business Maybe families would stay toyrther just a little longer, even forever. We could be laughing at little Joshua’s spaghetti face instead of laughing about someone who fell down drunk in a local tavern, or who got arrested again for drunk driving. Everyone has a part to play on this earth. Whether it may be a plumber, nurse aide, fac­ tory worker, carpetner. homemaker, or a freelance writer. We all try our best and do what we have to do. Who gives a hoot bow much money you make? You can’t take it with you anyway, and if you’re lucky, you find that special someone io share your life with. One day at a time. Pretty basic, isn’t it? Please print this in hopes that he and others can look at the sunrise more closely one day al a time, and know that “hope” and “forever” really do exist. I know. I’ve touched it. Sheila Blank Ionia Independent investigation needed 7b The Editor: Rarely in a community as small as ours do we have to witness politics rearing its ugly head. This time it is extreme!v horrible and very, very ugly! But since we place no qualifications upon our board of commis­ sioners, no criterion for education, profes­ sionalism or managerial skills, what should we expect? It’s like putting a child into a car. expecting the child to instantly know how to drive it. We’ve created politicians who do not know how to do the job correctly! With no ex­ perience or understanding of past practices in departmenu they control, no understanding of interpersonal relations, no communication abilities with subordinates, what should we expect? We have created our own “Frankens­ teins," named the Barry County Board of Commissioners! These “responsible" people have allowed themselves to be intimidated by veiled threats of legal action(s). influenced by opinions, gossip, lies (all alleged), regarding an employee in good standing. Intimidated to the point they have (without regard to legal aspects, community needs, shelter needs), fired a great employee. An employee of 3 to years with no bad evaluations until a personnel problem with another employee erupted. No bad evaluations, only more responsibilities heaped upon one person; no criticisms, only more duties handled quite capably by Julie Mitchell. How outrageous! Suddenly allegations appear, an evaluation of erroneous proportions after the personal con­ flicts between two employees becomes unbelievable. This was preceded by allega­ tions, lies from inept sources, that were never investigated properly. Now a plethora of controversy surrounds this board of Frankensteins, as well it should! Does an employee have the right to inform the people of unethical practices, make them aware, get them involved? No. maybe not, ac­ cording to the commissioners. But morally, definitely! Ms. Mitchell knew the public had a right to know where their money was going, the pur­ pose it was used for, the improper selling of animals for research, deplorable means of euthanasia — CO gas in a garbage can — and she corrected these problems. She got the public involved and informed. It may have ex­ posed more problems for our elected "Frankensteins" to deal with, but it was honest. When people brought their third or fourth litte.’ of puppies in for euthanasia. Ms. Mit­ chell iold them reality, this may have been misconstrued as “rude." Her worst crimes are ones I applaud above the commissioners, honesty, public awareness and reality? She told the public the checks little old ladies sent to the shelter in fact were going in­ to a “general fond.” Now. thanks to Ms. Mit­ chell’s efforts, they go into a specific hind for the shelter’s use. Begrudgingly from the commissioners, public awareness was acknowledged. Private­ ly the commissioners despised it! The scapegoat. Ms. Mitchell. A sacrificial lamb brought to slaughter, she stood for the animals, the community, for the right of knowledge. She was our social conscience, the nagging guilt we could humanely do more for the animals, our guilty conscience for our own stupidity. Yet she never stood in the martyr’s light, she just kept giving, caring, striving to right the human wrongs against innocent creatures. She gave 110 percent, even when doing the job of three people, she kept giving because her heart led her to. No monetary gain for the extra work and responsibility thrust upon her. No secret plot or agenda, no vengeance or vindictiveness. Having known her for many, many years, I know why she did this — principle! She wanted to right so many wrongs, make so many improvements, out of principle. She did not believe in politicians* sole claim to infor­ mation, she believed the public had to be in­ formed to get them involved. It worked. Unfortunately for her. it cost her a “job.” Job is a poor term for the time, commitment, caring and giving she put into her career. One where she feh the could make (and dkJ make) a difference. Commissioners made the right decision 7b The Editor: Contrary to misinformation in a letter primed in the Banner last week, Barry County does have an animal control officer. Pam Rrmrhrtti; despite her doctor’s recommenda­ tion, returned to the shelter because of her concern for the county and its animals. With the positive support of the commis­ sioners and Mr. McCrumb. she will continue to do the outstanding work that she has done since May of 1990. Yes, many excellent changes have occurred at the animal sheher in the last few yean. But again, contrary to Iasi week’s letter, those changes took placq after Officer Ronchetti began to work there. Though having been at the sheher for six months prior to the hiring of Pam Ronchetti; Julie Mitchell had continued to use the methods of the officers before her. Pam pushed for the use of euthanasia by in­ jection, rather than CO2 suffocation in “the can,” a painful and horrible way for any creature to die. Pam and former clerk Kathy Adams in­ vestigated the selling of animals to research facilities, and created strong ties with the Barry County Humane Society. Through their work, and support offered by the Humane Society, our animal shelter was able to stop the sale of pets for research. Greater efforts to properly place animals in homes were then made, resulting in much higher adoption rales. Officer Ronchetti came up with the idea for one of the primary fundraising events for the sheher — Santa Paws Day in December. The commissioners were persuaded to separate donations to the shelter from the General Fund so that the money raised at the shelter could be used by the shelter. Barry County citizens should be praised for the tremendous support and interest they showed when Pam’s beneficial changes created a positive environment at the animal Thanks to the Humane Society, many of the animals’ practical needs were met. Bowls, bedding, medical treatment, and a room for that treatment or for euthanasia were funded. And thanks to the commissioners, those changer were made into policy. Public Opinion Unfortunately, that spirit of cooperation so vital to the Barry County Animal Shelter began to deteriorate over the last year and a half. Several volunteers, including myself, were made to feel so uncomfortable there that we stopped going. At least one very hard­ working and compassionate employee quit. One local veterinarian was so verbally abused that he stopped offering free support. Citizens were treated rudely and animal complaints made during Officer Ronchetti’s days off sometimes went unanswered. Pam Ronchetti was not the officer responsible for these negative changes. In regards to the concern shown for Ms. Mitchell’s having been on call for 24 hours a day — Pam Ronchetti faced the same situation in February of 1991 when Ms. Mitchell re­ quired two months' medical leave. Officer Ronchetti managed to take care of business as usual at that time, despite Ms. Mitchell's absence. The commissioners would not have terminaled Ms. Mitchell's employment without valid reasons. They have tried to show conriderotion foe her privacy and her feelings by not revealing these reasons. They have been accused of "dirty work" in this action. Ethel Bore did indeed do some "dirty work" whenever Ms. Mitchell was unable to be found. Ethel wound up cleaning kennels when the situation at the shelter became severe. She also handled citizens' complaints when Ms. Mitchell did not respond to those complaints Ute commissioners are due congratulations for the decision to remove Ms. Mitchell. In her absence, the spirit of caring and coopera­ tion can take over between the community, the Humane Society, and the animal shelter The’’business of caring for the county's creamres can take place without the pettiness and distrust of the last months. Mr. McCrumb sourels like the kind of supervisor that the sheher has needed for a long time. Despite the tumors and lies. I hope that the commissiooers will stand by their excellent decision. Margery Miller This matter reeks of political sabotage, per­ sona! scheming, and a total lack of proper in­ vestigation. We, as the community, must call for an outside independent investigation of this whole matter. A review of what exactly we have empowered this board with, their responsibilities, supervisory capacities and performances. Not only with the shelter, but each of the departments they impose their per­ sonal and political beliefs upon. Does the word recall mean anything to us? Do we really care about our community? We should demand and receive an outside in­ vestigation on the events leading up to Ms. Mitchell’s dismissal. An investigation into the board's actions there at the shelter and each department, from the outside. It should be in­ dependent investigation into all their ac­ tivities. It is our right to now what this "monster" we’ve created is doing! George Williams Hastings Daughter prays animal shelter problems wi go away * 7b The Editor: I am Pam Ronctetti's daughter. I am II years old, and I want to voice out my opinion. My mom has worked at the ihelter for about 3 yean. It hurt my feeling, that Don Henry uid my mom was soaking up the county's money, but really, she was home very sick. She would cry because her stomach hurt her so bad. I wanted her to quit the sheher. but she said she loved the animals too much to quit. I used to call my mom at work to see how she was doing before she got sick. But I couldn't even do that anymore. Everybody is writing that the commis­ sionen are so mean and don’t care about the worker,, but 1 answered the phone a couple of times when a commissioner called to see how my mom was doing when she was off so rick. Isn't that nice? I think so. People have written that my mom came back when Julie Mitchell was di.mi.wvi like she wasn't really sick. But she wa, asked to try to come back because they needed mi of­ ficer down m the sheher. My mom's doctor didn't want her to go back early. But she said she talked him into it. My mom has cared so much about the animals M the sheher, she calls them ter babies, she even brings sick dogs and cats home, and I have helped ter make them well, and I like that. But what I don't like is the way my mom has been hurt. People don't know wtet really went on M' lhe shelter, but I have heard my mom telling my dad about k. I just wish all the problems would stop. I was praying to the Lord last night that He would make all tte problems go away. So people, when you write letters remember my mom is not tte enemy. Andrea Ronchetti Middlerille Time for commissioners to talk 7b The Editor: Two weeks ago, when the Banner reported that Julie Mitchell had been fired from the animal shelter. Commissioner Mark Domer staled that they (the Criminal Justice Commit­ tee) could not comment on Julie’s firing unless she made comment in print. Weil Julie has, but the commissioners haven’t. It’s high time Commissioners Boze. Doster and Wenger told us the truth about what they did behind closed doors. I know that Julie can't say much because she has filed an appeal and John Gates has been ordered by those same commissioners to say nothing or he can lose his job. It isn’t up to John or Julie to explain the actions of the commissioners. We who have been close to the shelter know what a greet job they did. h’s up to the Commissioners Boze, Doster .and Wenger to explain what they did and why if they want to keep their jobs. Sarah McDare Bellevue Hbw to yw tool towt to® tetodtom towriK to® cwt of sto hnnitt to txetonft vn i cm n Mkd omnp? 4 • ADVERTISING DEPAITHENT • CtaaMKl ads accaptod Monday Stroup Friday • to 530 pm. Saturday 8 sjn. - Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howell Jerry Johnson Phyks Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year m adpnng counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes Io: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) 'I thick people really too high aay*ay aad mkjiLLm - - * * -1anynung nrey oom ao already too erpraeive. you'll need the medical coverage, too.** , ■ . . ; , ' • ' ■ ’ ’ ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 5 letters Ronchetti's work deserves praise 7b Mitchell should get job back 7b The Editor: Il is with much shock and disgust 1 write to you regarding the dismissal of Julie Mitchell. When a stray cat attacked me I called a vet. my doctor and the animal control officer. Ms. Mitchell. Figuring out if l*d have to undergo the rabies series was more frightening before the first shot even occurred. Although 1 spoke to two of the shelter's employees, only Ms. Mit­ chell was helpful and calming. Ms. Mitchell took time to calm me down, explained the who, what, where, when of obtaining the serum. Everyone was advising the series of shots, only Ms. Mitchell was here when 1 was anx­ ious, ill from the shots, and supportive. When she asked the publ >c for donations I made them, pleased at all the progress I saw her making in the shelter. 1 spoke to her whenever I came across pro­ grams she'd started to help the animals and tell us, the citizens, what was going on. Thanks to her, a lot of us adopted, donated, got involved. No one else there, just Ms. Mit­ chell, took the time. She had compassion, ability, and a way of motivating us all. The stigma we all have attached to the profession of the “dog catcher" was destroyed by a young woman who had so many duties thrust upon her, and was not being paid for them all. Perhaps we should question those who made that decision (to fire Mitchell). Certain- ly we should question their ability to make these decisions. And most certainly we should reevaluate our choices of this group of misled Ms. Mitchell didn't do a “job." Ms. Mit­ chell put her heart into a career, that is until it was ripped away from her. So she suffers, we suffer, and the shelter backslides into a disgraceful hell hole for innocent animals. It is indeed a blackened mark of disgrace upon the people responsible for this. Please put the best thing that happened to the shelter and the community back where it belongs! Give Ms. Mitchell her job. career, back! Give back the dignity to the shelter and the community. Bruce C. Janousek Hastings Sen. Welborn's stands, insights apprecia ted Th The Editor: My wife and 1 want to thank you for the Reminder article by Senator Jack Welborn on March 16. It was headed: "Denying kids the greatest teacher of all time." We appreciate Senator Welborn’s stands and insights. The Reminder is to be com­ mended for its willingness to print this. We are also pleased to receive this excellent News/Shopper. thank you. Harold Yochim Hilda Yochim H“*ings Welborn takes a place at the trough 7b The Editor: The pathetic case of Jack Welborn's frantic desire to remain at the public trough is a marvelous example of the truth of P.T. Bar­ num's assertion that there is a sucker bom every minute. Perhaps the death of Zolton Ferency, a champion of reasoned thought and respect for each human and their opinion expressed in the civil discourse, within days of Welborn's self­ serving demagogic diatribe directed at those citizens who disagree with him on highly charged issues, brings Jack's sleazy self into public perspective as the biggest porter of them all. You see folks, behind one of Jack's moves in the past quarter century has been Jack's desire to feed with the other barrows (piglets) while denouncing the sow and his litter mates. And before you dismiss his strategy, you ought io look at his record. His first launch into politics was on the township level, where he got away with blam­ ing everyone at the stale level for the pro­ blems in Cooper Township. Heck, his men­ tor. Senator Carlton (Torpedo the Income Tax) Morris got away with it. Welborn ran for the Michigan House of Representatives on a platform of support for a woman's right to choose abortion (focal polls showed it a winner). He won and accomplish­ ed absolutely nothing. But he learned that all that was really necessary was that the zealots thought he was doing something. In a safe Republican district. Jack's only real challenge was the primary, and if he could get 10 percent of die Republican vote he could lock onto the sow forever. And he has. Now. 'ole “Porky Jack" Welborn is caught between a rock and you know where. He has got a problem that should only happen to a so and so. It seems that 'ole "Porky Jack"; had an ideal district. Only a teeny bit of it was where he lived so the folks who knew him best didn't count for much. His local newspaper knew he was a jerk, but they didn't cover much of his district. Now the ocher big daily didn't care much about "Porky Jack's" district, and the weekly shopper printed his propaganda and refused to allow tetters to the editor, or any other refuta­ tion of "Porky Jack's" weekly political ad that was allowed to run as his "column." Just about any pork barrel politician's dream world. But it all came crashing down around him. He got redistricted. "Porky Jack's" new district is in his own neighborhood! Where people know him! Oh ao! Where to hide? Well. "Porky Jack" knew he had no chance in a contest with Republican Senator Paul Wanner, who w^o lived in the neighborhood (Portage), so he decided to try to carpetbag in part of the district he used to have... he decided to tell folks that he reaily lived at his summer place in Barry County (not for to slither home to the "farm" nights). That way he could pretend that he really lived in the 35th District and run against Republican Senator Joanne G. Emmons (Jack figures that all women ought to be home cooking anyhow). Don't worry too much about 'ole "Porky Jack." Even when he loses, he will be in line for one of those cushy pensions complete with total medical, dental, optical and such, until he dies or we all go bankrupt. Robert E. Dwyer Nashville Where do our animal shelter donations go? 7b Tbe Editor: After many yean of neglect, a new naff took over the Barty County Animal Sheher and began to make much needed im­ provements. In pert thia was accomplished by the eaabiishment of a special fund Io capture lineminnr so that they no longer went into the general fund and then used for such things aa the road commission or building maimrnanre. The donation fund reaerved thoae doaedoaa for special projects to improve the ahefter or help the animals. As a frequent visitor Io the animal sheher. I am aware of many of the im­ provements that were made posaible by our This past year the commissioners approved a budgel for the animal shelter for 1993 equal tn about $2.40 per citizen per year or about 3 cents per week. But. on December 29. 1992, at their very last meeting of the year, our commnuonen cut the previously approved budget for the animal shelter by an amount equal to nearly all of the money that had been saved in the donation fund to improve the shelter. This is money that had been donated by us or earn­ ed by the sheher staff (those who have been find). This certainly puts me in mind of the special millage we paued to benefit the Commission at Aging only to have the commissioners cut that budget after the additional millage was ^proved. It also reminds me of the pay raise the commissioners weren't going to accept uadi after the election when they learned they couldn't turn it down because they didn't understand that they had to accept it when they voted for it. As one letter writer said last week. "Croon / somebody tell me what's wrong with this picture!" No matter how much we want to help the aatmalt with our contributions, the best way we can help them is to withhold our donations and contributions until the shelter staff who did so much are restored to their jobs and the commissioners stop trying to run a dictator­ ship in our county. Let's all demand some daylight in the operation of our county government. Caroline Mung Battle Creek Trouble affects neighboring counties, too 7b The Editor: The trouble brewing in Barry County is ex­ pending into neighboring counties. We are hearing of the problems with your commissioners here in Allegan County. It seems that the people of Barry County were very limited as to the quality of people that have run for commissioner. I understand that finally they have elected some qualified business people, but that the previously elected officials are causing all kinds of pro­ blems before the newly elected officials can do anything to get the county on the right path. Commissioners Ethel Boze and Robert Wenger created all the trouble at the animal shelter, but don’t have the guts to answer questions about it. They have appointed a new commissioner to take the heat for their foolishness. I wonder if he is also going to take the heat for all the money this is going to cost the county before things get straightened out. After the lawyers do their thing it could cost the taxpayers of Barry County a kx of money for nothing If the Criminal Justice Committee can’t get their act together, then maybe the people of the county should get someone on the commit­ tee who can. The word "Justice" should be removed from their title to more accurately describe what it is they do. I don't understand why lheye commissioners can be allowed to run around with their heads where the sun doesn't shine and cause all these problems without the people raising some questions about it. It is a shame that the good people of Barry County are starting to look like they couldn't elect someone with good sense to run their county. When the people we elect don't do the job they are eleced to do. it is our duty to cor­ rect the situation and get them out of office. It is time to see to it that things are corrected at the animal shelter before Barry County becomes the laughing stock of the whole sure If the people of Barry County want someone in office who can’t do the job. please consider my name in the next election. I’ll not do the job for 50 percent of what they are now making. George Rodgers Allegan The Editor: 1 am writing in regard to Officer Pam Ronchetti of the Barry County Animal Shelter. Officer Ronchetti not only cares about the well-being of the animals, she undei -lands the feelings of animal owners. A good example of this occurred in December of 1991. We had gone on a ski trip and left our dog. Magnum, at a friend’s house in Grand Rapids. We returned on a Sunday night to find that he had run away six hours earlier. We called every emergency number available, including the police and radio sta­ tions, and we left messages at the Grand Rapids Animal Sheher and Barry County Animal Shelter. On Monday morning, the first phone 2all Does a law apply only to certain people? 7b The Editor: In this year of our Lord 1993, are we in Michigan living in a police state? Are some laws that are on the books unfair to one per­ son, but interpreted differently for others? Our son was arrested last September when marijuana was found growing on his vacant land in Irving Township. Barry County. He may. if the slate determines to do so. lose his land. 60-pl us acres, because of this. He was arrested, accused and brought to trial in February 1993. and was found not guilty by a jury of 12. of manufacturing (growing) marijuana. But Public Act 333.7521 and 333.7523 gives the state the right to seize land where marijuana is found growing. Am 1 right? Is this right? Also, it was brought out in the trial that marijuana had been found growing on several other pieces of property. Did all these people have to go through what our son has gone through these last six months? It was staled (during his trial) that it was found growing on land owned by the trial judge. Is he going to lose his land, too? Is he being arrested, accused and brought to trial? No. So does this law, or act, only apply to cer­ tain people? 1 only hope there is some way to save our son's land, and not cost a small fortune and years in court. Lawrence Keeler we received was from Officer Ronchetti. When she heard our message, she immediate­ ly phoned to tell us that someone else had con­ tacted her office about a dog they had found — she wanted us to know that she was checking into it. A few minutes later she called back after speaking with the Kent County Sheriffs office and the individual who had found our dog — she had all of the information we need­ ed in a matter of minutes. Our dog had been lost in Kent County for 24 hours and the only person willing to help had been a Barry County officer! We found out later that the person who had found Magnum had contacted every one of the places that we had. yet the only one that took the time to help was Officer Ronchetti. It is not very often that 1 go to the defense of people - but I feel that Pam Ronchetti is be­ ing treated unfairly. If there was ever a prion who restored my faith in our county employees — it’s her. She doesn't just do her job. she genuinely cares about what she's do­ ing. Thank you. Officer Ronchetti, for giving, wholeheartedly, and making the Barry County Animal Shelter what it was always meant to be. Sincerely, Amy Reed Middleville Justice system has a "land grab" To The Editor: I don't understand the “land grab" that is taking place. This has to be our justice system al its best. 1 look a minute io look up "guilty" in the dictionary: f2. "Judged in court to be a wrongdoer." This has always seemed liked a fair way for the system to work, but when "not guilty” is returned and we still have to pay the price, something is wrong. I read in this paper that a judge's property was found to have marijuana growing on it. 1 don't believe a man in his position would plant marijuana, but as I understand, in this case, it doesn’t matter who planted it, so the rates have changed. I would ask of our prosecutor for a new list of the rules, and at what level does prosecu­ tion occur? Sieve Barnum Hastings Della Keeler Hastings Donations to shelter wit cease 7b TWe Editor: Mav inf Io this community from the bigger cities, we were hippy to see nil the good things here. But in I9U we saw the bad sight of die animal shelter. Deplorable is a good description of that place. When Julie Mitchell look over, we saw a remarkable change! Of al! the despicable manure that politics brings. oar board of rnamirisiimi 11 have step­ ped iaso this ap to their behlnds. which must make it hard for them to think or see how clearly wrong their decision to fire Ms. Mit­ chell was! What slip-shod business practice to go on allegations, second hand information that was never investigated properly. Unbelievable! Do these people have "mushroom” stamped upon their foreheads? Are they trying to stamp it upon ours? Kept in the dark and fed manure? I don't think the community wants to be considered "mushrooms." I cer­ tainly don't. Ms. Mitchell was an outstanding person and did a super job. Falsehoods and untruths were her undoing, more manure! We should have the right to know why these commmionen look action against the only good dung al that place. The only good worker and competent person at the shelter. My donations will now cease, food, blankets, money. If the animals suffer, let the board take responsibility for it. If the animals go hungry, let the board food them the manure it is trying to food us about Ms. Mitchell's dismissal. Cheri Deline Hastings Killing redwoods too high a cost 7b The Editor: I am writing in regard to an article, “Red­ wood decks and outdoor affordable living space," which appeared in the Home Im­ provement section of the March 16 issue of the Reminder. The article termed the redwood deck as "affordable" and "admirable.*’ First of all, the coniferous forest in Califor­ nia cannot be equaled anywhere in the world. It includes the largest trees on earth — Red­ woods and Douglas fir. These giant Red­ woods (Sequoias) live upward of 3,000 years and, next to the Bristlecone pines are among the oldest living things. The coast Redwood. Sequoia Sempervirens, tower above every other kind of tree on earth, the tallest living specimen! measur­ ing 367 0. 9 inches, although some of the trees previously logged here are thought to have been much taller. Their roots form a shallow mat that may cover 4 aces of land, and the redwood is not even mature and does not produce seed cones until it reaches the age of 300 years. The average American is estimated to spend only 2% of our lifetime out-of-doors. Decks are nice in that they may encourage us to go outside more often, and thus gain understan­ ding and appreciation for the natural world around us. Yet we ail know that we are dependent on trees for oxygen, etc. and these giant red­ woods are a unique and important part of ae American natural heritage When we are to consider the future of our children and grandchildren, as well as the future of all living things, then I fail to see anything "admirable" or "affordable" in buying products or building materials that are made from killing redwood trees. In fact, it see the cost as far too high. (Together we can make a difference.) Tara Walldorff Hastings GOOD THROUGH SUHDAV 4-4-83 •rPliimbte Uaiu-Rtte FwmU 902 w. state. Hastings eh. 9454921 SEHIORS SAVE 5% WEDHESDAY DOUBLE COUPOHS EVERYDAY UP TO 50< FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE 0PB1 24 HRS. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 Area OBITUARIES Linda Marie Mix |_______ Mary K. Jackson________ | HASTINGS ■ Linda Marie Mia, 42. of 1998 Starr School Road, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, March 23,1993 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on February 2,1951 in De Iron, the daughter of Woodrow and Ruby (Youngs) Bailey. She attended Charlotte Public Schools, graduating from Charlotte High School. She was married to Frank Mix Jr. of Hast­ ings in July of 1986. For the past four years she had been employ­ ed by the State of Michigan Kalamazoo Proba­ tion Department. She is survived by her husband, Frank Mix, Jr.; daughter, Amy Schrum and son Eric Schrum all of Hastings; mother, Ruby Bailey of Charlotte; sister, Judy Owens of Vermont­ ville and brother, Charles Bailey of Mrs, Mary K. Jackson, 98, widow of Charles E. Jackson, passed away Monday. March 29, 1993. Mrs. Jackson was an elementary school teacher in Middleville and Wayland, a reporter for the Middleville Sun and a resident of Clark Retirement Community for ten years. Surviving are her daughter, Leila and Thomas Brown of Athens, West Virginia; two grandsons, Ed Brown (electrical engineering student) of Reno, Nevada, Bruce Brown (attor­ ney) of New York City. New York; a sister. Mabel Ingall of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. The family will receive friends Thursday, April I from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Metcalf A Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4500 Kalamazoo SE, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Clark Retirement Community Daybreak Program, Music Therapy Program or First United Methodist Church of Middleville. Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Bailey in 1988. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend Gary Gearhart officiating. ATTEND SERVICES Hatting* Ara* WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 28 9:30and 11 00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provid­ ed Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM 9:50 Church School Classes, including Adult Class. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 11:20 Children's Church. 4:00 Middle School Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship Monday 7:00 Chris­ tian Educat km) Committee meeting Wednesday - 9:30 Circle I. at the home of Mildred Smith. I 30 Circle 4. at the home of Pearl Stutt. 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thursday 12:00 Lenten Luncheons in Sharpe Memorial Hall. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, P.O Box 558. Hastings, feson Hall, porter of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky, Phone 943-31II. Sunday Services 9:30 ajn.. Bible School; 10:30 Meeting at 640 p.m.; 740 p.m.. 740 p.m Thuraday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving, Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 943-2170. if no answer, call 943-3353. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 23 a m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School at 10: 30 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is titled "Learning to Love” will begin Sabbath. April 3. The aenunar each Sabbath from April 3 through May I (exetadteg April 17) will include the Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7763. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 1040a.m.; vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 740 p.m. Facility equipped for Please cal) the day. 9-12 now. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meet* at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Eldun Grubb. Pastor. 946-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 943-9224. Chnrch Phone 945-2361 if you are in need. Dona ratST BAPHST CHUBCH, 309 946-2330 Sunday Servian: 9:45 948-8004. Kevin Staxtry. Senior 10:40 a m. Morning Worship; 3:30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 7:30 p.m - Btbie Study. Prayer and HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 South at M-79. Grade; 640. Evening Service. THOKNAPPLE p.m.. Evening Worship. 239 E. North St.. Michael >ut«x». Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 4 - 8:00 Holy Communion; 9: 45 Church School (all ages); 10: ^3 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. April I - 6:30 Children's Choir; 7:30 Choraliers; 840 AA. Saturday. April 3 • 9:30 Coaf. 5; 2: 00 Young Spirit't Roller Skating; 3: 00 Adult Class. 8:00 NA. Wednesday. April 7 - 740 Sarah Circle. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3165 N. Broadway. Hastings MI 49056. Pastor Cart Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services - Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 601 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Break fast will be meeting the third Samrdey of each month until far­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 943-5365. HASTINGS VALLEY FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wail Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 946-2549. i. Wednesday Dolton Area FIRST HASTINGS School at 1040 am; Wontap 1140 a.m.; Evening Service al 640p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 p.m. Cimphrn. Pteaor. Sunday School Noshvlllo Area at 640 p.m. WriterIda}' actmtiea ASSEMBLY 'Of ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTMGS SAVMGS ft LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNDIAL NOME Hastings of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTM6S Member F.D.I.C. 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS RBER GLASS PRODUCTS, BIC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Emagene A. Dtfields_______| DELTON - Emagene A. Defields, 73, of 2707 Circle Drive, Fair Lake, Delton, formerly of Kala­ mazoo, passed away Wednesday, March 24,1993 at Botgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mrs. Defields was bom on July 21, 1919 in Joplin, Missouri. She gradauted from Whittier High School in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1937. She was formerly employed at Kalamazoo Laundry for several yean. Mrs. Defield* enjoyed bowling, sewing, knit­ ting, cooking, fishing, reading, crossword puzzles. She moved in Michigan in 1942 and has lived al the Fair Lake address since 1968. She and her husband have wintered at Floral City, Florida for the past 15 yean. She was married io Arthur L. DeFields on September 5, 1942. Mrs. Defields is survived by her husband, Arthur L. DeFields; three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Sharon) Poole of Floral City, Florida, Mrs. Richard (Violet) Tolles of Delton, Mn. Marvin (Kathy) Hayward of Plainwell; two sons. Raymood and Janet DeFields of Comslock, Arthur A. DeFields of Delton; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Donna) Sieck of Seward, Nebraska; Mrs. Ray (Betty) Rietfors of Denton, Nebraska; one brother, Russell Noonan of Denver. Colorado; several nieces teto nephews. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Orgunist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free buildini with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10.30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Beil Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; CoDepeiidents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Co-Dependents March 25 • Lenten Lunch/Worship at First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to I p.m. - message by Phyllis Usbome. retired teacher from Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Thursday. April I — Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m.; Lenten Lunch/Worship at First Presbyterian Church 12:00 noon to 100 p.m. — message by Nancy Bradley, elementary school counselor from First Presbyterian Church. Satur­ day. April 3 — PM Gathering with y 6:30 p.m. abo. CEDAK CKEEK MBU. Cedar Daniel W. Kauffman______ | FLORIDA - Daniel W. Kauffman, 90, of Port Charlotte, Honda, formerly of Allo, passed away Monday, March 22,1993 al the Fawcett Memor­ ial Hospital in Port Charlotte. Mr. Kauffman was born on February 28,1903 in Elkart County, Indiana, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Miller) Kauffman. He was married to Sara Weaver in 1925 in Grand Rapids. She died in 1928. He married Alberta Mitchell on July 10, 1929 and she preceded him in death April 10, 1981. He wu employed for several yean at the A R P Tea Company Warehouse in Grand Rapids, retir­ ing in 1965. He also farmed in the Logan area. He was a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church and the Peace Church of North Port, Florida Mr. Kauffman it survived by two daughters: Velma Jean Ford of Comstock Park, Mn. Kenneth (Margaret Eileen) Holst of Allegan; one son, Daniel (Dorothy) Kauffman of Clearlake Park, California; 17 grandchildren, 34 great­ grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Kauffman of Freeport He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dennis in 1969; one brother, Joe in 1979 and one sister Priscilla Roberts in 1988. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 27 at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, Alto with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Burial was at Bowne Menoonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Church Chair Fund, Northport, Florida. I GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Saturdays: 943-3397. Church phone 945-4995 6:00 Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mas* 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 I an acappella group from Grand Rapids 7:00 p.m. Sunday. April 4 — Pahn Sunday — Beginning of Holy Week. Thursday. April 8 • Maundy Thursday Seder Meal and April 9 — Visually Impaired Pcrmunity Good Friday Service at Presbyterian Chnrch I p.m Sun­ day. April 11 - Easter Sunday Schedule: Sunrise Service 8:00 a.m.; Easier Breakfast 8:45 a.m.; Church School 9:30 a m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 1140 a.m. Tuesday . April 13 - HiNooners Potluck and Program 1240 noon. Wednesday. April 14 Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 1240 noon (child care available). Thurs­ day. April 15 - Conference U.M. Women "Disciplines of the Heart" (luncheonand workshops) 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Word. (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.. P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Clares 10 a.m. Wor ship II a.m.. Evening ScrvK.es 6 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey <m video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video sene* Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve 7 p.m "Children at Risk" video senes «wi Wcdncs- (repeat darning• Sunday. March 28 and April 4. 6 p m Private interment at East Hickory Corner* Cemetery at a later date. Memorial cootributioos may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. ________ Betty Jane Gau | NASHVILLE - Betty Jane Gau, 69, of 557 North Price Road, Nashville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1993 at Pennock Hospital Mrs. Gau was bora on April 22, 1923 in Clin­ ton, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel and Ruth (Montgomery) Auman. She was raised in the Clinton, Indiana area and attended school there. She moved to Detroit in 1939 from Indiana. Lived in Detroit for many yean before she and her husband purchased their present farm home on North Price Road in 1968, making it their perma­ nent residence in 1982. She was married to Andrew Gau on December 16, 1941. She was employed by Detroit Police Depart­ ment as a crossing guard for school children for over 20 years, retiring in 1982 She was a member of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame at Prairieville, AARP, Local 658 of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Auxiliary retirees. Mrs. Gau is survived by her husband, Andrew Gau, Sr.; two sons, Andrew Gau, Jr. of Nashville, James Gau of Taylor, daughter, Sandra Gau of Nashville; five grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; brother, Joe Auman of Indiana; two sisters, Ruth Newland of Indiana and Marie Ballou of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her son, Sammy Lee Gau in 1971; three brothers, one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 31, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial was at the Hosmer Cemetery in Castleton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Foundation. Viveme C. Cook I Frances Louise Glasgow ] HASTINGS - Frances Louise Glasgow, 56, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 25, 1993 at her home after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Glasgow was born on December 11, 1936 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of I ewVr and Reine (Conway) Peacock. She was raised in Lake Odessa graduating from Lake Odessa High School in 1955 and from Ionia County Normal in 1956. She was married to Duane R. Glasgow on June 28, 1958. Mrs. Glasgow taught in Clarksville's Lake School and in Lansing. Mrs. Glasgow dedicated her life io her fami­ ly and in helping others. She wu a volunteer for many yean in numerouas organizations including: Pennock Hospital, Provencial House, Thornapple Manor, Hastings Schools, St Rose of Lima Church, Boy Scouts of America, Blue Birds, Barry County Hospice, American Cancer Society, Barry County Red Cross, and the care of dozens of neighborhood children. She wu a member of St Rose of Lima Church, Catholic daughters of America, and St Rose Ladies Guild. Mn. Glasgow is survived by her husband, Duane of Hastings; sons: Robert, Joseph, and Donald Glasgow, all of Hastings. John Glas­ gow of Kalamazoo, Jamea Glasgow of Stephenson; daughter, Marianne Beth Glas­ gow of Lake Odessa; grandchildren: Amy Lynn Glasgow of Grandville, Ryan, Mathew, and Nicholas Glasgow of Hutings, her mother. Reine Peacock of Lake Odeaaa; brothers and wivea: Hany and Helen Peacock of Westpha­ lia, Richard and Gale Peacock and Thomaa and Lois Peacock of Lake Odesaa; listen: Mn. Peter (Betty) Carey of Woodland, Mn. Keith (Helen) Haller of Lake Odeasa; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sitter, Catherine and her father, Leander Peacock. Funeral Mau wu held Monday, March 29, at St Rose of Lima Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial wu in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral home of Hastings. Lisle V. Graham LAKE ODESSA - Lisle V. Graham, 76, of 14340 South State Road, Lake Odeasa, passed away Sunday, March 28,1993 at the Belding Christian Nursing Home. Mn. Graham wu born on February 16,1917 in Lansing, the daughter of William and Cora May (Ritter) Corneil. She attended Lansing Everett School and wu married to Arlo Graham on May 21, 1934 in LaGrange, Indiam Mn. Graham is survived by her husband, Arlo; two daughters, Connie Graham of Vermontville and Sandn Parker of Mulliken; three sons, Steven Graham of Mulliken, Derntis Graham of Panama City, Florida, Stanley Graham of Clarksville; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, March 31, at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Brian Allbright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes, Cancer or Heart Association. |_________ Letha I. Kyser_________ | HASTINGS - Letha L Kyser, 79. of 603 Gaskill Road, Hutings, formerly of Clarksvil­ le, passed away Wednesday, March 24,1993 at Platka, Florida. Mrs. Kyser wu born on October 29,1913 in Boston Township, the daughter of Lewis and Loretta (Jackson) Heffelbower. She attended Rosenberger school and Clarksville High School She wu married to Leo Kyser on January 21, Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-8051 1932. Mrs. Kyser wu a member of the Clarksville Bible Church and had lived and farmed in the Clarksville area all her life. Mrs. Kyser is survived by her husband. Leo; one son, Wayne Kyser of Cedar Springs; three daughters, Juanita Sprague of Saranac, Norma Bean of Howard City, Darlene Kyser of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchildren, 22 great­ grandchildren; two brothers, Alvin Heffelbow­ er of Ionia, Howard Heffelbower of Hutings; four sisters, Mildred Stalter of Lake Odessa, Julia Dukes of Hutings, June McDiarmid of Cedar Springs, Cleone Tobiu of Hastings; one daughter-in-law, Louise Kyser of Laingsburg. She was preceded in death by one son, Bruce in 1983. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 28 at the Clarksville Bible Church, with Pastor Don Matltis officiating. Burial wu at Clarks­ ville Cemetery. LAKE ODESSA - Viverne C. Cook, 84. of 725 Sixth Ave, Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, March 23,1993 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Cook was bom September 26, 1908 in Lake Odesu, the son of Carlton and Henrietta (Hough) Cook. He attended Johnson Elementary and Lake Odesu High School. He married Frances Hall on March 1,1930in Freeport. Mr. Cook farmed and also owned and oper­ ated a radiator repair and gas station in Lake Odesu from 1955-1963. He retired in 1976. He attended lite Sebewa Baptist Church, wu a member of the Farm Bureau, Lake Odesu Bowling Association and Morrison Lake Golf Association. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Frances, his children: Nadine and George Speu of Woodland, Jerald and Nancy Cook of Whitte­ more, Marcia and Rod Lake of Sunfield; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two sisters: Mrs. Ed(Vera) Lane of Lake Odesu, Mrs. James(Betty) Elkina of Beckley, West Virginia. He wu preceded in death by three brothers: Venal, Adren and Kenneth. Funeral Services were held Friday, March 26 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odesu with Reverend Dick Cron and Reverend Robert Wessell officiating. Burial wu at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odesu. Donald P. Roth HASTINGS - Donald P. Roth, 64, of 2967 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, died Monday, March 29,1993 at the RHD Memorial Medical Center in Farmer Branch. Texas Mr. Roth wu bom on February 10,1929 in Lowell, the son of Wesley and Ruby (Brezina) Roth. He wu railed in the Lowell area and attended schools there. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1946. While in high school he wu active in sports particularly in vanity football lettering three years. He work­ ed with his father in the family furniture and funenl home businesses in Lowell for many yean. He served in the United States Marines for four yean being discharged in 1952. He wu married to Mary Lou Smith on October 16, 1954 and moved to the Hastings area in 1952. Mr. Roth managed the family furniture busi­ ness in Hastings for several yean and then in 1958 joined his brother Richard in the Roth LJ*. Gu Service in Hastings. He sold the busineu in 1975 to Northern L.P. Gu Company, but remained with the company until 1977. He began an independent trucking busineu which he owned and operated until he retired in 1988. He wu an avid outdoorsman and sporting emhusiuL He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boat­ ing, water skiing, snowmobiling. the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons. He wu a charter member of B.P.OE. *1965, former member of Hastings Lions Club. Mr. Roth is survived by his wire, Mary Lou; daughter, Mary Jo Smith of Carrollton, Texas; son, Wesiey Bruce Roth of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, Jason and Nicole Huges of Carrollton, Texas; brother, Richard Roth of Barboursville, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews. He wu preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Ruby Roth; brother, Jerald Roth. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m Fridsy, April 2, st Wren Funeral Home of Hust­ ings, with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thuraday, April 1 fram 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. |_______ Harriett E. Sawdy_______ | Harriett E. Sawdy, 81, died on February 24 at Our Lady of Compassion Care Center. A funeral wu conducted Monday, March 1 at the Bragaw Chapel of Witzleben Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, with an associ­ ate pastor of Anchorage Baptist Temple offi­ ciating. Burial wu at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Mrs. Sawdy wu born on September 24, 1911, in New York City and wu raised there. She married Lloyd L. Sawdy, formerly of Woodland, on January 19.1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii. They moved to Anchorage February 28, 1972. Mrs. Sawdy wu a homemaker who espe­ cially enjoyed crossword puzzles and dining out A special friend said of her “She was a very strong lady, but very warm and loving.” Mrs. Sawdy is survived by her husband, Lloyd of Peters Creek; one son, Douglu Higley of Tahoe Paradise, California; a brother, George Braendly, of Staten Island, New York; a sister, Ruth Gianouiis, of Toms River, New Jersey; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Witzleben Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Bragaw Chapel. [ Kerry Lynn Heacock [ WHITEHALL - Kerry Lynn Heacock, 34, of Whitehall (Twin Lakes) and formerly of Hast­ ings, died March 22, 1993. He is survived by his wife, Carla (Vanderstelt) Heacock and sons, Chris, Kerry Lynn and Aaron of Whitehall; father, Frank A. Heacock of Hastings; mother, Delores Neff of Mason; brothers, Steven and Jane Heacock and Frank and Deese’ Heacock of Hutings; sisters, Cheryl (Heacock) Seeber of Hutings and Deborah (Heacock) and Larry Talsma of Wayland; also, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services were March 25 at St. Peters by the Lake Episcopal Church of Montague. Arrangements by Clock Funeral Home of Whitehall. Memorial contributions may be made to Heacock Childrens Education Fund at any branch of the Hastings City Bank. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 7 Hastings Middle School Geography Bee winners named Social News... Edna Smith to mark 93rd birthday Huss-Swan to wed in April Edna (Daniels) Smith will be 93 yean old on Sunday, April 4. She would enjoy cards from those who know her. Her address is 3152 Barber Road, Hastings, Mich. 49058. Kelly R. Swan and Kun F. Huss have an­ nounced their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ray Swan and Erie and Linda Rummer, Temperance. The future groom is the son of Frank and Beth Huss of Hastings. The bride-elect is a 1988 graduate of Bed­ ford High School, Temperance, and a 1992 graduate of Grand Valley State University. She is employed by St. Charles Center for Rehabilitation. Oregon, Ohio. Her fiance is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Grand Valley State University. He is employed by Meijer Inc., Monroe. A April 17 wedding is planned. Schleh-Scobey united in marriage Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Schieh and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scobey are pleased to announce the marriage of Barbara Schieh to Harlan Scobey on March 5. 1993. The bode is employed by Arby's and the groom is employed by Michigan Bell in Charlotte. The couple will reside in Hastings. Starks couple to mark golden anniversary Harold and Majesty Starks will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on the day they were united. Sunday, April 4, at their home in Bernice, Okla. Harold retired from McKinley Transport in Kalamazoo and Majesty worked for Renner Ford until they retired to Oklahoma in 1973. Their son. Terry, wife Sherry and their three grandchildren invite family and friends to attend, if not in person, then in spirit. Marriage licenses announced James Oliver Pino. Nashville and Ruth Almina Copps, Kalamazoo. Charles Albert Dennis, Middleville and Brenda Marie Winqust, Caledonia. New chapter at Delton Library A new chapter has begun in the story of the Delton District Library. Along with expanded hours, from 32 to 40 per week, new part-time assistant Cheryl Clark has joined the staff. The hours are now 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Gov. candidate to speak Friday State Senator and 1994 Michigan guberna­ torial candidate Debbie Stabenow win apeak ' at the April 2 Fuat ftiday Fbrom. Spotaored by the Barry County Democratic Commitlee. the program lakes place al noon al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. St Rose Parish celebrates First Holy Communion Garden Club honors McPharlins The Tbomapple Garden Cliii's annual Greens Sale is an important fund-raiser, enabling the group to undertake a variety of community projects. Two people who have enhanced the sale by their time and donations were honored by the dub Agnes and Ed McPhariin (pictured at right). They have donated a variety of greenery to the dub for use in making swags, roping and arrangements for the sale, members said. Ed cuts the greens from his own pines, they said, and has helped with the event for at least 21 years. Agnes is a club member and a former dub president. Shown presenting a gift certificate to them are (from left) Gen Hall, dub president and co-chair of the sale; Renee Beduhn, treasurer; and Alene Hamilton, greens sale co-chair. Twenty-eight second graders from St. Rcwe Catholic Church celebrated First Holy Communion co Sunday, March 28. The traditional ceremony took place at a special Mass when Father Chuck Fischer and Father Charles Jacobs acted as concclcbrams. The children received Holy Communion in traditiooal First Communion dress. A children's choir led the congregation in Receiving Feat Holy Communion were (top, from left) Michael Pintar. Cullen McKeough, Andrew Meaney, Jessica Pond. Nicholas Braendle, Cody Everett. Jeffrey Baker, Matthew Glasgow, Meagan Martinez. Jacob Heuss; (middle) Adam Windes, Lindy Jacobs. Emily Hoke. Erin Fish. Jeffrey Beachnau, Benjamin Jacobs. Tess Smith. Colette Purucker. song, with organ, guitar and trumpets as part of the accompaniment. The church was decorated with 28 banners made by the Indi vidual families. Diane Klipfer was responsible for prepar­ ing the second grade students who attend St. Rose School. Alice Gergen was responsible for preparing the second grade students who attend public schools. Amanda Bronsink; (bottom) Emily Heath, Courtney Fortier, Rosalinda Luna, Emily Dreyer. Holly Wilson. Peter Gole and Joseph Lancaster. Tom DeWitt is not pictured. Standing with the group are Diane Klipfer. Father Chuck Fischer and Alice Gergen. Jeff Arnett was named champion in the Hastings Geography Bee. and Teague O'­ Mara earned second place in the competi­ tion. As winner. Arnett received a National Geographic game, while runner-up O'Mara woo a National Geographic globe. The contest, which pitted 10 participants from the seventh and eighth grades in the middle school, was conducted by geogra­ phy teacher Jack Green. Other ftnalisu in the lest of knowledge of geography were seventh-grader David Cole, and eighth graders Janette Jennings and Mike Krueger. Other students who participated were Nancy Anger, Abel Johnston, Amber Mikolajczyk, Genna Nichols and Jake Reynolds. Principal Stan Kirkendall presented Ar­ nett and O'Mara with their prizes and cer­ tificates. , PrinclP*i S’*" Kirkendall stands with Geography Bee champion Jeff Arnett (nght) and runner up Teague O'Mara (left). Woodland News Tim Allen, vice president of the Woodland Lions Club, presided at the Woodland Lions Club meeting last week because George Speas* father-in-law was very ill. (He died later in the week.) The chicken and rice dinner was served by the staff of the Woodland Townehouse through the connecting door installed last year. Charlie Nystrom, director of the Barry County 911 system, was a special honored guest and Allen arranged for Gretchen Slater to represent the Lakewood Community Volunteer Ambulance service in his honor. The policeman invited was unable to attend and several firemen, inchiding Allen, belong to the Woodland Fire Department to represent the services dispatched by 911 operators. Nystrom reported that as of the day before, Monday, March 22. the last two municipalities, Middleville and Hastings Township, were put onto the 911 system and the entire county was being served. He said this was one and three-quarters of a year faster than Michigan Bell had expected would be possible but a lot of people had worked hard to get the finest system in the state built and in operation. There are now 11 fire departmenu, eight smergency medical services and eight police services, including the state police, dispatched through the system. Barry County has a new 7,800-square-foot building, which was built to Federal Emergency Management specifications and should even be tornado resistant. People from as far away as Montana have come to see the building and the system as it is slate of the art and has the newest and finest equipment, Nystrom said. When 911 is dialed, the number calling im­ mediately appears on a computer screen in front of the operator. This includes the ad­ dress and other information about the location from which the call is placed. With the new upgraded radio tower and system, police or ambulance personnel in the Delton comer of the county now can speak directly to their counterparts in the Woodland corner of the county. Nystrom said tours of the new building can be arranged, and he invited the Lions Club tc visit sometime. The building is on Nashville Road next to Thomapple Manor. Last Wednesday, John Waite and the Woodland librarian visited a committee com­ piling a history of Sunfield at the Sunfield library. Waite spoke about the many steps necessary in compiling and publishing a history book and Cathy Lucas answered ques­ tions about the Woodland Township history book, published in 1987. The Woodland Lions Club members and wives cooked and served pancakes and sausage from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. al the annual Mueller Bean Agriculture Day at Lake Odessa Community Building last Thursday. During the day, 19 vendors maintained displays of agricultural products and their representatives talked to fanners. The Lions served 725 meals and used 115 pounds of pancake, flour, 20 pounds of but­ ler, 18 gallons of orange juice, 15 gallons of homogenized and chocolate milk. 14 gallons of locally-made maple syrup and 180 pounds of sausage. The sausage was made specially for the event by Hanna's Meats of Sunfield, and they used the entire hog, including the ham. This famous sausage is one reason many people make a special effort to get to this an­ nual event. Door prizes were given every hour. Each lady who attended received a pre-planted flower basket and each child was given chocolate bunnies. Mike Wrubel was the co-ordinator of the day's many features. Doris Niethamcr fell while painting and was down with a leg injury for a few days, but she is off the crutches and out and about again Virginia Crockford was hostess to the St. Anne's Circle of St. Edward's Catholic Church Friday morning when the circle met at the Crockford farm on Velte Road. Muriel Pierce and Cathy Lucas attended the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday night. The dinner was intended both as a fund-raiser for the banners the chamber hopes to have hanging on Lake Odessa Streets soon and as a social event. Homer Jones sang after the dinner. by Catherine Lucas Doug and Judy MacKenzie dropped by the Lucas home Saturday evening and invited Cathy Lucas to attend the Lakewood Children's Theatre performance of an original play. "To Kiss a Phantom" at the high school. The Woodland Township Board held its March meeting Monday evening in the board room. During the meeting it was voted to give Jim Wickam a one-year contract to serve as cemetery sexton for Woodland Manorial Park. Dave Beach of the Lakewood Waste Water System gave an annual report to the board. He said the cistern at the old Woodland Town Hail had been tied into someone's sewer system and that had been corrected and the cistern cleaned so that it was now usable by the Woodland Fire Department. Burial fees at Woodland Memorial Park were raised to $200. Fire Chief Galen Kilmer reported that the fire department had made three runs during March and all three had been car fires. He also reported that most of the firemen are now trained and licensed first responders and that the fire department is working on putting another tanker truck into service soon. Greg MacKenzie played a trumpet solo at the State Sok) and Ensemble Festival at Western Michigan University on Saturday. He was judged in the first category. He was accompanied by Janice Hannigan. Also, the Lakewood High Brass Ensemble, which included Brian Rush and Greg MacKenzie playing trumpets. Paul Scobey and Phil Welch playing trombones and Mark Cunningham playing a bass horn, won a first division rating. Band director David Pugh and several other Lakewood High students were at the festival and many other Lakewood musicians played solos and were rated. Eldon and Doris Flessner arrived at their home in Woodland Saturday after spending approximately three months in the Southwest. When they left Woodland after Christmas, they visited their son. Paul Flessner, at Sher­ man. Texas, and went on the Yuma, Ariz., where they saw Betty and Frank Coigrove. Then they went to Phoenix, where they saw Gerry and Marietta Bates. Later, the Ressners spent some time stay­ ing on their beach near Encinata in Baja California, Mexico. Their daughter, Lisa, came from Montague, Mich., and spent a week with them while they were in Mexico. On their way home, they visited their son, Rob, and his family at Temperance, Mich., which is near Toledo. They stayed a few days to see a grandson appear in a school production. Frank and Wilma Townsend spent three and a half weeks with Harold and Nell Stannard in California recently. They flew into Palm Spr­ ings from Chicago. While they were with the Stannards, they visited Mexico, the Hearst Castle at San Si­ meon, Death Valley and Scotty's Castle and the London Bridge at Lake Havasu, Ariz. Wilma reports the weather was nice al) while they were there. They missed some bad weather here and missed the heavy rains there. Woodland Township's annual meeting was held Saturday in the township building meeting room. Supervisor Doug MacKenzie was a few minutes late getting buck from the Michigan Solo and Ensemble Festival in Kalamazoo, where he had been with his son; son Cheryl Allen, clerk opened the meeting and led the pledge of allegiance, but MacKen­ zie arrived before the roll call. The supervisor gave a state of the township report, in which he told about recent road im­ provements and what is planned for 1993. He also discussed another tanker for the fire department and a new police car. Later, a budget hearing was held during which MacKenzie explained the 1993-'94 budget to those who attended the meet.ng. There was a little discussion about the cemetery and purchasing some land for future cemetery expansion. After the town meeting was adjourned, the board reconvened to pass the budget. Alice Martin purchased LaVyrle Spencer's new novel, "November of the Heart" and gave it to the library. This is a much read author by Woodland Township Library readers, and the book that is now circulating will be much enjoyed by them. Thanks, Alice. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 Postal Service is required to break even and may not make a profit. Ann Landers She doesn't want his son moving in... Dear Abb Landers: 1 am a 21-year-old professional working woman and the mother of a 2-month-old baby boy. The father of my child is a 20-year-old unemployed college student. “Roy” and I are living together, and I pay all the bills because he is having trouble fin­ ding a job. He has a 5-year-old son from a previous relationship and says as soon as he finds work he would like his son to move in with us. Ann. I'm not in favor of this plan. The pro­ blem is that I don't know hew to tell Roy that I'm not ready to be a mother to someone else's child. His little boy is poorly behaved, does not speak to me when hie comes here to Reading for pizza... Fint-grodqrs in Sister Marie Ursula's class at St. Rose School read their quota from October through Feburary in the "Book-It" program sponsored by Pizza Hut and the school. Their reward was a pizza party last Thursday in their classroom. The students are Heather Chamberlain. Joel Shafer. Benjamin Williams, Daniel Dingman. Peter Swiatek, Angela Norris. Matt Hoffman, Lisa Noteboom, Louis Miller. Tommy Girrboch, Danny Davis, Vincent Stavale, Christina Elmen and Ashley Gibson. Legal Notices Notice i* hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hoar ing on April 26. 1993 ot 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hatting*. Michigan. The following Section* of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. will be considered lor amendment: A-1-93 AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS” ARTICLE III ••Section 3.1 • Definitions. AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE • 40. Frontage. The total continuous length along which a parcel of land front* on a street measured at right angles to th*> lot depth at the setbock line. ARTICLE IV •’Section 4.42 ■ Immediate Family Supplement Housing ADO B. Economic hardship or considerations shall not In itself bo ground* for authorization of a tem­ porary housing permit. ••Section 4.43 - land Divisions. ADD NEW SENTENCE The required lot areas and frontage re­ quirement* shall be exclusive of easement* and right-of-way*. ARTICLE VI ••Section 6.4 • RL-1. Low Density Single Family Residential Lake District. PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS B.-3. ”... In addition, no detached accessory structure may exceed 720 square feet in area..." AMENDING THE SENTENCE TO READ B.-3. ”... in addition, no detached accessory structure may exceed 768 square feet in area..." ••Section 6.041*1. Single Family Residential District AND ••Section 6.1-R-2. Single Family * Two Family Residential District BOTH SECTIONS PRESENTLY READ AS FOLLOWS 8.1 .(b.) "Moots a minimum width requirement across every building face of ot least twenty (20) feet and having a minimum floor area of 720 square feet." AMENDING ENTIRE SECTION TO READ: 8.1. (b.) "Has a minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture a* defined in Artide HI. Section 3.1. sub-section 133.“ ••Section 6.4-RL-1. Low Density Single Family Residential lake District. PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS* 8.2. (b.) "Moots a minimum width requirement across every building face of least twenty (20) feet and having a minimum floor area 720 square feet ot time of manufacture. AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO READ. (b.) B.2. "Ho* a minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture os defined tn Ar­ ticle III. Section 3.1. sub-section 135. ••Section 6.12 • A and Section 6.13 - AR and Sec­ tion 6.14 - CR PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS 8.2 (b ) "Moot* a minimum width requirement acres* every building face of ot least twenty (20) loot and having a minimum floor area of 720 square foot." AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO READ: (b.) B.2. "Ha* a minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture a* defined in Artide III. Section 3.1. sub-section 135." Interested persons desiring to present their view* on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and services, such a* signor* for the hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed material* being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the mooting/hearing upon ton (10) day* notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following. Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W State Street. Hosting*. Michigan (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan, between the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boorsma. Barry County Clerk (4/1 and 4/22) Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage executed by Michael R. Clark, a single mon. of 4224 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Mortgagor to the Eaton Federal Savings and Loon Association (now known a* Eaton Federal Saving* Bonk), of Charlotte. Eaton County, Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the United States. Mortgagee. dated March 23. 1987 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on March 24. 1987 In Liber 448. Pages 192 193 and 194, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo on March 4, 1993. for principal, interest, late charge* and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Ono Hundred Fifty Four Dollar* and 61/100 Dollar* $36,154.61). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sum* secured by said Mortgage Immediately duo and payable because of the several default* of the Mortgagor and no proceedings at law having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sold Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage ha* become operative; NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the premises therein described, or so much thereof os may be necessary, ot public auction to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the Court House at 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Michigan. 49058. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. April 15. 1993. ot 1:30 o clock local time in the afternoon of said day, and said promise* will bo sold to pay the amount then duo on said Mortgage, together with Nino and Throe Quarter* percent (9.75%) per annum interest, legal cost*, attorney foe* and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned Mor­ tgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to pro­ tect it* interest in the promite*, which said promise* are described in said Mortgage a* follow*, to-wit land located in Baltimore Township. Barry Coun­ ty. State ol Michigan described a* follows: A Parcel of land in the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of Section 6. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Fractional 1/4 of the Northeast Frac­ tional 1 /4 of said Section 6. thence North 320 foot, thence West 1048.88 feet, thence South 320 feet, thence Eo»t 1048.88 feet to the place ol beginning. The redemption period will be twelve (12) mon­ ths from the time of such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Saving* Bank 236 South Cochron Avenue Charlotto. Michigan 48813 Dated March 4. 1993 (4/1) How to Keep Your spend the day and ignores any suggestions I make for us to have fun. How can 1 tell my boyfriend that I don’t want his son to move in without creating a serious rift between us? - Sara In Texas Dear Sara: If my arithmetic is correct, this 20-year-old. unemployed college student had a son when he was 15. Now he wants to move that child into your home where there is a se­ cond son bom out of wedlock. 1 also notice that he can't find a job and you are paying all the bills. This does not look like a stable rela­ tionship to me, but you didn't ask for my opi­ nion. jo I won’t pursue the issue. If you are determined to build a permanent relationship with Roy, you are going to have to get along with his other son and agree to let the child live with you. This is going to de­ mand a lot of patience and maturity. Good luck, dear woman, you are going to need a ton of ft. Food Stamp users upsetting Dear Abb Landen: I'm a checker at a grocery store who is plenty fed up with people who misuse food stamps. A woman came in today and bought a big bag of shrimp for $32.12. She paid for this luxury item with food stamps. Another woman purchased a fancy birthday cake for $17. A man bought a 10-cent lemon (again with food stamps) and put the remaining 90 cents in his pocket. Most of these people are able to work, but they would rather get a free handout from the government. Arm. our cities could use a lot of cleaning up. and there’s trash on the roads and highways. Why can’t these able-bodied loafers do this work and at the end of the day get paid in food stamps? I know there are some disabled people who cannot work. I am not talking about them. Can’t something be done about the freeloaders who are coating us taxpayers millions? I am -Upaettai Texas Dear Texas: I’ve received many letters such as yours, but usually they come not from the checkout people but from customers in the checkout line who become upset when they see people buying luxury items with food stamps. Of course there are abuses, but 1 can tell you that the vast majority of food stamp reci­ pients would be in dire straits without this assistance I also agree that all able-bodied people should be put to work cleaning up the streets, parks, alleys and wherever trash is found. They should, however, be paid in money. Projects like this are already in place. We have the Job Corps about which you have read in this space, as well as President Clinton’s proposals for government service. Gem of the Day: Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values and witnesses. Brother haunted by suicide Lung Association AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION* Barry County Child Abuse Council Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 15, 1993 at 12:00 o’clock noon at the County Seat Lounge. Any interested person may attend. _______ — Margaret Wood, Secretary Dear Abb Laaders: In your recent column on self-mutilation, one woman said if she were intent on suicide she would either jump out a window or throw herself in front of a train. Several years ago. my beloved brother, who is a motorman on a commuter train, noticed a woman standing apart from the other passengers waiting to board. Sensing something unusual, he watched her intently. As the train was coming full speed toward her. she looked up into my brother’s face and jumped. Needless to say. it was a horrible sight which has haunted him for years. Please tell your readers if they are intent on ending their lives not to involve innocent peo­ ple. My brother will see that woman's face for the rest of his life. I'm sure everyone else who witnessed the tragedy will be plagued forever by that awful memory. — A Sister in New Jersey ^RETIREMENT PARTY> 25 Years for... MAGGIE ASPINALL Saturday, April 10 • 7 p.as. Rida the Magic Bus One More Time and Wish Maggie the Best In Yean io Come! --------------SBffiSSSSSB; uanavanrvteHOOU VFWFoat to Nashville. Ml 304 South State J Dear Sister: Of course you arc right, but people who decide to commit suicide are almost always in tremendous pain and totally self-absorbed. Their personal agony does not allow room to think of the impact their act will have on others. If anyone in my reading audience is comtempiating suicide. I implore you to read this sister's letter again and then get professional help. Suicide is a permanent solution to a tem­ porary problem. U.S. Postal Service defended Dear Abb I —den: 1 would like to offer a defense of the U.S. Postal Service and its 700,000 employees. Sure, there are plenty of mix-ups. but what about all those letters that are correctly (V-liverd, on time, when they are addressed to "Unde Frank near the old railroad bridge"? The Postal Service gets letters like lhat every day. Dedicated employees take the time to track down the right person. Does the average person know that not one dollar of your tax money is used io support the Postal Service? It depends solely on fees col­ lected from the purchase of stamps and other sources to fund its $40 billion budget. The Did you know that a letter with a 29-cent stamp will be delivered anywhere in the United States or Puerto Rico? If the addressee has moved within the past year, the Postal Service will deliver that letter to his NEW adJress at no additional charge, whether it's across town or across the country. If it's been 12 to 18 months since your friend filed a change of address form, the Postal Service will send the letter back to you and let you know what his new address is. All for 29 cents. The U.S. Postal Service delivers nearly 550 million pieces of mail to 116 million different delivery points six days a week. The people who operate the high-speed equipment have to deal with illegible handwriting, black envelopes with blue ink, and various items enclosed in envelopes like earrings and chew­ ing gum. Can you imagine what a stick of gum can do to a machine? 1 hope my letter will open the public's eyes to what goes on inside the Postal Service. If anyone wants to leant more about proper ad­ dressing and packaging, just ask at the local post office. Someone will be glad to help. — Postal Clerk tai Bloomingburg, N.Y. Dear P.C.: Here are a few posies for the Postal Service and also for the letter carriers who are out there in sleet and snow, rain and shine, to say nothing of the pit bulls and Rott­ weilers. Bless them all. What's the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News. Tonight is meeting time for the Lake Odesu Area Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. with Catherine Lucas as the speaker. This meeting had to be held a week early, moved to April I. became of the commitment of to many member, to attend Maundy Thuraday tervice, in their own churches next week. Lealie and Shirley Quick of Lake Odeua are pan of the surviving family of Dorotha Quick, 85, of Grand Ledge who died on March 22. She had four other children. When the Dale Mouburgs returned from their Mnaiuipp, trip latt week, they reported the glee they witneued in their grandchildren who were overjoyed at the sight of now outaide. They were dreaaed and ready to go outaide al 7:30 a.m. for their firn time to make a anowman. They improviaed sleds from sheet, of cardboard, plaatic and metal to they could riide downhill. The S3 Plus group waa entertained Ian Tueaday by the Children’, Theater student, of Mary Roeuler with their original pay. "To Kia a Phantom. " Fred Chrioopber. who ia an AARP volunteer tax consultant, spoke to the group following the play to inform them of tax benefit, available to senior citizen,. An excellent lunch wax rerved in the cafeteria. Sunfield elementary students had made the Spring themed placemats. Birthday cake, were given to those with March bir­ thdays. Mary Foy. director of Lakewood Community Education programs informed the diner, of the firn community dinner to be held in April. Mr. and Mn. Leslie Hand reported that her aunt Verdi (Klingaman) Bigelow is now 103 and nill living at the King's daughter,' home in Midland. Mr,. Bigelow', daughter. Edna (Burchard) Walker, is also a resident at the home. Mrs Bigelow and hus­ band, Clare, lived cm Fifth Avenue for many years and they were popular care-giver, for dozens of Lake Odeua children over the yean. Kevin Erb. son of Arnold and Linda of Brown Rood, is now stationed at Yuma. Arizona. Walter Ruuell of Tupper Lake Street has two grand-nephew, who wreule at Fulton High School. Caaey Cunningham won the 133-ptmnd Clan C-D state champkxuhip dur­ ing the tttee final, in Battle Creek on March 12 and 13. He had a perfect 46-0 record for this aearon. hi, junior year. He pinned his first two opponents in 5:55 and 1:20. Then he won 7-5 in overtime in the semifinals. In the final match he defeated Gotral Turner of Eau Clair, 15-3. His brother. Ryan, lost in the final, to the defending state champion. This was only the second loss in the seawn for the 152-pound freshman. Parents of Ryan and Caaey are Superintendent and Mrs. Fred Cun­ ningham. Fred is a Hubbardston native. A Canon City newspaper in its "50 Year, Ago" column has an hern of a Miss Huyck of Lansing coming to the wedding of her nephew Robert. This would be Lake Odessa's Robert and Doris (Girven) Huyck of Lakeview Drive who are now in Florida for the winter. He was a partner in development of Lakewood Mobile Home Enates. She was a teacher then. Saturday', high school basketball date champkxuhip game had a pleasant surprise when during halftime of the Class D game, Dick Kuhpaugh of Parchment was awarded a plaque in recognition of his 50 year, of being a statistition of Michigan High School Athletic,. Mr. Kidrpaugh has twice been a speaker for the Lake Odesu Area Historical Society. His first appearance was a time for relating some of his fabulous sports dories, many of the "small world" variety md his se­ cond time wu for telling the dory of the Titanic. He has been a longtime friend, via telephone, of Gordon Gariock. On Saturday, workmen removed the front window of the Lincoln Law Office and replac­ ed it with three vertical windows. The building is one of the older business places. Il shows up in many old photographs with its falre front to conceal a gable roof rather than a flat, sloped roof which many later buildings had. It wu used u a jewelry dore by Wayne Hybarger, Clayton Goodrich and Michael Ayer,. Doe, anyone recall an Agnes Miller Barber Palmer who wu buried in Lakeside Cemetery in 1938? She wu s niece of the wife of promi­ nent merchant and hotelkeeper. Horace Miller. She had lived in Berlin Towmhip u a young woman. Both her husbands had lived in the Berlin Center neighborhood. A Utah lady hu made inquiry about the Miller family. Her obituary did not appear in the Wave-Times d> it is likely she died in another community, and wu brought here for burial. She wu buried on the same lol u Mary "Nellie" Hubbard who had died the previous year. Any informa­ tion would be welcome at telephone 374-8420. Sympathy does to Reine Peacock in the death of the second daughter of the family. Frances Glasgow of Hasting,. Catherine Peacock died several year, ago. Isabel Joyner of Flint, formerly of Arkan­ sas. is visiting her daughter Mr,. Roger Ackeraon of Johnson Street. Car-deer accident, happen to many people but seldom do they occur in close succession On a recent Friday. Jack DeLaney struck a deer and badly damaged his car. On the next day, foster daughter Angie VanConant en­ countered five deer and collided with tome of them. So on Monday, the DeLaney, had the uapjeaum chore of notifying their insurance company they had damaged two car, on the weekend. Another of the dinner, to be served by parents of Lakewood Christian School students will be held at Fcllowritip Hall on Friday, April 2. Correction: The overflow crowd which had car, parked beyond the school parking lot on March 20 wu from an invitational wrestling match. The Mueller Bean Company', Ag Day wu held al the Lake Odesu Community Center on a weekday. Sorry. Be the FIRST on your block to hold a Spring... GARAGE SALE Get a "DOUBLE WHAMMY'S" worth of Advertising with... • REMINDER on Tuesday • BANNER on Thursday �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME? Glen Ingram: a man of many interests by Joyce Weinbrecht ''**l0DCE BAR«y COUNTY DOWLING, MKHtMN The Ingram Stable Bam In the fall of 1992 just prior to tearing It down. Legal Notices NOTICE OF OMNNANCE ADOPTION Forrest Johnson and Dorothy Ingram Williams in front of Ingram Stable Bam in the 1950s. For more than 17 years the Ingram family operated the Hastings Jersey Dairy, raising and milking Jersey cattle on their farm on South Broadway, bottling the milk and delivering it into Hastings. In 1944. Glen Ingram purchased the Clear Lake Dance Pavilion in Baltimore Township, just south of Dowling. The pavilion had been built in 1909 by Frank and Fem Herrington It was considered one of the best dance floors in Michigan. Il was then known as Long Beach, and was part of a lodge with cottages, housekeeping rooms and boat? for rent to vacationers. They served ice cream, pop and candy. The dance floor was built on pilings and it extended out over the water of the lake. After the Herringtons retired, the hall was sold to Fishers, then the Crawfords, the Mar­ tins and in 1944 to the Ingrams. The entire Ingram family became involved in operating the hall, holding dances every Saturday night. People came there to dance from miles around. The music was good, the hall was easily reached and it became a very popular place. Music rang out across the lake, with square dances, broom dances, waltzes, two steps, jitterhugging, the schonische. the conga, the rhumba, the bunny hop. all ex­ ecuted with various levels of skill, but with much enthusiasm. Then Glen Ingram sold the dance hall in 1952 to "Doc" Young. It was then called Clear Lake Danceland and people continued to come there to dance from Hastings. Clear Lake. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek. Nashville. Woodland and beyond. "Doc" Young sold the hall due to poor health. The business went down hill from there and the building deteriorated. In 1984. it burned. A few pilings and the steps are all that mark the place where once music and laughter filled the air. echoing across the waters of the lake. Glen Ingram did not retire, however. He just made a change in his interests and work. He built a stable of racing horses, raising standard bred horses. He followed the fair cir­ cuits and raced his horses in Lexington. Ky. He built a large well equipped horse barn among the giant oak trees on the south side of the race track at the Barry County Fairgrounds. (Where the strip mall is today). He and other local racing stables used the fairground track to exercise and train their horses in the an of sulky racing. One of the horses was "Hollywood Jen­ nifer." who earned more than $10,000 and two prized trophies on the fair circuits and took second place in the 1946 Lexington Trot. Her official time was 2.05'4. For the Ingrams, winning was a must. A hobby could not be an extravagance for Glen Ingram and he "couldn't afford to let them be merely ‘hobby horses.'" They had to win races. Hamess racing is a year-round occupation, even though the fair racing circuits are events usually held in the summer in Michigan, the season running from June through September. Horses cannot be simply stored over the winter. They must be fed. groomed and exer­ cised all through the year. Training and plann­ ing for the race schedule must be carefully planned and carried out. In January. the track work began from Glen and his family. There had to be daily workouts on the old fairground race track. The horses had to have sleek muscles and be groomed for the hard summer season ahead. First the horse was harnessed to the “ 'joggig can." which is heavier than the featherweight racing sulky. The horses were jogged two miles each day for one month, carefully rubb­ ed down after every run and kept on a super­ vised diet. In February, the daily runs would be in­ creased up until a distance of up to seven miles daily was reached by the end of March. In April the horses were turned." Jogging was done clockwise around the track without working for speed, concentrating on strength, and muscle building. Once the horse was strengthened and ready, the horse had tn be “turned around" to run counter clockwise simulating racing conditions, concentrating on speed, negotiating the turns, passing other horses and sulkies on the track, not breaking pace and obedience of the signals from the driver are given priority. No racing horse responds to the verbal command "whoa." Stopping a race horse is done by a steadily, even puii on the reins. A race horse responding to a shouted "whoa" on the track could be diverted by another driver or a person in the crowd and this could cost the horse the race. Winter evenings were spent working out the schedules for the season, making out applica­ tions for the various races, as entries had to be in by April each year. Each horse had to be listed with name and ratings and the entry fee must accompany the applications. This was a family project with wife, Mabel, and his daughter. Martha, and some of his grand­ children becoming involved. Transportation of horses and equipment and feed had to be carefully planned. Equipment had to be checked over and put into top condi­ tion. Racing sulkies, or "bikes." are very lightweight but are surprisingly strong in spite of the delicate construction. But a sulky com­ ing a part on the track can cause very serious accidents. Shoes, featherweight rims of tempered steel had to be replaced about once per month. Itinerant farriers follow the racing circuits and keep the horses well shod. Glen did most of his own driving during the training and strengthening period. He hired Al Stine or other drivers to actually drive in the races. Stine drove for the Ingram Stables for many years. One horse. Stoneridge Boy. was sent down to Indianapolis to be trained. This horse was somewhat erratic. His rating (time) was cut from 2.16 to 2.13 by the expert trainer. However, when he started on the race circuit he developed some outlaw tendencies and dur­ ing his second race at the Ionia Free Fair, he began breaking pace badly. Glen regulated him to pasture, but did lease him to a racing stable in Grayling. Ingram Stable horses had to win and had to earn their keep to stay on the circuit. Glen hired help with the grooming tasks and with bam keeping tasks, providing several jobs in the community. The bam had 12 roomy stalls, with a wide aisle down the center. There was feed storage space and storage space for the carts and sulkies and a tack room where the harnesses were stored. In the loft there was space for the drivers to eat. sleep if necessary , and to plan strategies. The bam was well ventilated and well lighted. The horses were well bedded and the bam was kept very clean. The bam was tom down in 1992. Some of the Ingram racers were "Stongeridge Ruth." "Hollywood Jennifer. ' "Lord Chimes." “Stoneridge Boy." “Hermes Bob” and “‘Forbes Prince." The Ingrams belonged to the National Rac­ 0t«CT£0 TO T«t t«Tt«T*m«MT Of IT 4 .u£ST5 until I PIHtt Advertisement for Dance Hall and Lodge. Clear Lake PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following it a summary of an Ordinance, which wat adopted by the Townthip Boards of the above Townthipt at their meetings held in the Townthipt of Rott, Richland and Barry on March 2. 1993, in Prairieville Townthip on March 10. 1993, and by the Village Council of the Village of Richland on March 11. 1993. toid ordinance to become effective sixty days following publication. RICHLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 145 Adopted: March 2. 1993 Clear Lake Dance Hall ing Association and the Barry County Trotting Club. Then it was summer. The day was warm. The grandstand was filled with colorful crowds of people. The track was right and ready. The sounds of the barkers and the music from the merry-go-round on the mid­ way mingled together with the smells of hot dogs, hamburgers frying, popcorn popping and the sweet smell of cotton candy wafted over the scene. The horses and drivers were at the starting gate — and they they were off. every hoof beating out a rhythmic trot and the crowd cheered as one voice as t^ejtorses and drivers strained toward the finish line. The horse must win and can not be a mere "hobby horse." Sources: Ingram Family Records: Inter­ views with Doris Ingram Greenfield. Barry County History 1985: Hastings Banner Archives. Area BIRTH Announcements: Nicole Anne is proud Big Sister to Matthew Douglas, bom on Feb. II at 3:36 a.m. to Laura and Doug Raymond of Middleville, weighing 6 lbs.. 12‘4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Brittany Shawn, bom Oct. 3. weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long al Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. MI to William (Joe) and LouAnn Chambers of Wayland. Ml. Maternal grandparents Ken­ neth and Doreen Kent and Richard Sandeen of Hastings. Paternal grandparents. Bill and Rosie Chambers of Middleville. Great grand­ mothers (maternal) Verdie Sinclair of Hastings, (paternal) lone Schottler of Trufant. GIRL, Bethani Marie, bom Mar. 10 at 2:01 p.m. to Jack and Tari Schoendorf, weighing 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Taylor Richelle. bom Mar. 15 at 6:41 a.m. to Colleen Clark. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I *4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Ryan Scott, bom March 16 at 9:55 to Brad and Sherry McPhail. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Rachel Ann. bom March 17 at 2:36 a.m. to Vicki and David Hunt. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs. 3'4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kimberly Brooke, bom March 19 at 8:53 a.m. to Shelly and Chris Hartman. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 18'4 inches long. Legal Notices State of MkMgati Probate Court PUBLICATION ANO NOTICS OF HKAIHNC File No 93-21106-NC in the matter of Sarah Jean Lake. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. April 22. 1993 at 4:30 p.m., in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hatting*. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD •“ SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Sarah Jean Lake to Sarah Jean Hill. This change of name it not sought for fraudulent intent. Sarah Jeon Lake 529 N. Michigan Ave. Hotting* Ml 49058 (616)948 8033 l4/8» One of the box stalls taken in the fall of 1992. TOWNSHIPS OF RICHLAND AND ROSS. KALAMAZOO COUNTY AND TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND VILLAGE OF RICHLAND. KALAMAZOO COUNTY MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIPS OF RICHLAND AND ROSS. KALAMAZOO COUNTY TOWNSHIPS OF BARRY AND PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. AND VILLAGE OF RICHLAND KALAMAZOO COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED ROSS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE. NO. 118 Adopted: March 2. 1993 BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 43 Adopted: March 2. 1993 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 82 Adopted: March 10. 1993 VILLAGE OF RICHLAND ORDINANCE NO. 93-2 Adopted: March 11. 1993 EFFECTIVE: Moy 31. 1993 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ORDINANCE RATES. USAGE. REGULATIONS. MANDATORY CONNECTION AND ENFORCEMENT Section 1: PURPOSE: The purpose of the Or­ dinance it to provide for public tewer tervice operated by the Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority (the Authority). Section 2: OPERATION The tewer tyttem thall be supervised and controlled by the Authority at agent for the municipalities. Section 3: Definitions Termt uted in the or­ dinance are defined. Section 4: CONNECTION: Stondardt for connec­ tion to the Sewer Syttem are ettablithed. Section 5: Rates: Connection Foe: User Foe: Uter clatte* are ettablithed. Sower use chorgt of $55.00 per quarter for each tingle family residence. or equivalent, are ettobithed. Connec­ tion charge* are ettablithed. Direct Connection charge it $3,250.00 per tingle-family residential equivalent (REU) plut $13.00 per foot of public rood frontage. Indirect connection charge It $1.625 per REU. (REU t are defined). Payment termt are pro­ vided. Provition it mode for ratet for utert whose wastewater exceeds normal ttrength. The Authority and the municipality may establish special rote* where necessary. Billing procedure* are ettablithed. Bill* will be rendered quarterly, but utert whote charge* are $110 per quarter or more may be billed monthly. Bills are payable within 30 days A penalty of 5% it added to billt paid late. Delinquent billt are a lien on the proper­ ty and tervice may be discontinued until delin­ quent billt ore paid. Court action may be pursued to collect delinquent billt. and a deposit may be re­ quired before reconnection. Charges may be ap­ pealed. An annual audit of the Syttem mutt be performed. No free tervice thall be furnished. In­ terruptions of tervice will be eliminated with the shortest possible delay. Advance notice of inter­ ruption* will be provided whenever pottible. Section 6. REVENUES: A procedure for receiving, accounting for. and paying out revenues of the Syttem it provided. The operating year of the Syttem it April 1 through March 31. Section 7: HARDSHIP APPLICATION: A pro­ cedure for requesting deferment of connection feet it ettablithed. Application mutt be made to the municipality in writing and under oath. The governing body will determine whether an ade­ quate thawing hat been mode of financial hardthip. Partial or total deferment of on annual in­ stallment may be granted. A recordable tecurity interest it required. Section 8: OTHER CONDITIONS OF DISPOSAL: Technical ttondardt applicable to wottewater disposal. private tyttem*. old building tewer*. prohibited ditcharget. limitation*, preliminary treatment facilities control manhole*, tompling. commercial watte hauling, tpecial arrangements, and inspection* are ettablithed. All uter* mutt comply with the ttondardt of the City of Kalamazoo. Section 9: INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT: Re­ quirement* applicable to utert discharging induttrial watte* are ettablithed. Document* which mutt be filed with the Authority are tot forth. An Industrial Ropr etent at ive mutt be designated. A catalog of chemicolt it required. Procett Altera­ tion*. plant layout tkotch. protroatment. secon­ dary containment, tompling cottt. unpolluted drainage, induttrial cooling water and protroat­ ment facilities ttondardt oro ettablithed. Section 10 PROTECTION FROM DAAAAGE: No porton thall maliciously, willfully, or negligently damage or tamper with any part of the system. The Authority and the municipality are not respon­ sible for claims by reason of broken mains or ser­ vice laterals or interruption resulting therefrom. Section 11: INSPECTION: Any structure receiving sanitary sewer service thall be subject to inspec­ tion by duly authorized personnel of the Authority at reasonable hours. Authority of inspectors is defined Section 12 CONNECTION TO SYSTEM: Connec­ tion to the System is mandatory in the Townships of Richland. Ross. Barry and Prairieville as set forth in this section. Connection is not mandatory in the Village of Richland and the Village Or­ dinance does not include this Section 12. Section 13: (Section 12 of the Village of Richland Ordinance) VIOLATION AND PENALITIES: Written notice of violation may be provided, but enforce­ ment proceedings may be commenced without such notice. Penalties for violation include a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. Violation is a public nuisance, and on injunction may be obtained to enforce the or- di nonce. The Authority may correct the violation and bill the owner or other person in charge of the property. In addition to other fines or penalties, any business, industry or person violating any pro­ vision ol the Ordinance, which results in a fine or penalty on the Authority or the municipality, shall be liable for the fine or penalty, plus any expense, loss or damoae occurrina. Section 14: (Section 13 of the Village of Richland Ordinance) VALIDITY. SEVERABILITY. EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLICATION: Thit ordinance supercedes all other ordinances pertaining to the System. Or­ dinances and amendments in conflict with this Or­ dinance are repealed. If any clause of the Or­ dinance is invalid, the remaining portions shall not be affected. This ordinance shall bo effective 60 days after publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of said ordinances may be purchased or inspected at tho Office of the Township Clerk of tho respective Townships and the Office of the Village Clerk at tho addresses sot forth below during regular business hours of each municipality following tho dote of tho within publication Lois Bromley, Barry Township Clerk 2570 Osborne Rood Dolton, Michigan 49046 Nor majean Campbell. Prairieville Township Clerk 10115 5. Norris Rood Dolton. Michigan 49046 Martha Chambers. Ros* Townthip Clock 120B6M-89 Augusta. Michigan 49012 Jacqueline Light, Richland Township Clerk 9170 East D Avenue Richland. Michigan 49083 Rosemary Woodward. Richland Village Clerk 8100 N. 32nd Richland. Michigan 49083 (4/1) Caso No. 92-003655 TO: Donald C. Sexton II IN THE MATTER OF: DONALD CLARE SEXTON M. Minor. A petition has been filed in tho above matter. A Review Hearing will be conducted by tho court on 09/13/93 at 3:00 p.m. in Barry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that DONALD C. SEXTON H personally appear before tho court at tho time and place stated above. March 22. 1993 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (4/1) MOBTGABC SALC MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in tho conditions of a mortgage mode by George M. Anderson and Ruth E. Anderson, his wife, of Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagors, to Bartwoll Mor­ tgage Corporation Mortgagee, doted tho 12th day of September, A.D., 1986, and recorded in tho of­ fice of tho Register of Deeds, for tho County of Barry and State of Michigan. on tho 17th day of September, A.D., 1986. in Liber 439 of Barry Coun­ ty Records, on Pago 838. which said mortgage was thereafter, assigned to Criterion Financial Cor­ poration by ossisgnment recorded In the office of Register of Deeds In Libor 440 for said County of Barry, on Pogo 577. and further assigned to NCNB Mortgage Corporation in Libor 525. Pago 839. an which mortgage there Is claimed to bo duo at tho date of this notice, for principal and Interest, tho sum of Eighty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Seven and 07/100 Dollar* ($80,807.07). And no suit or proceedings ot low or In equity having been instituted to recover tho debt secured by toid mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of tho power of sole contained In sold mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Thursday, tho 15th day of April. A.D.. 1993. at 11:00 o dock a.m. said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to tho highest bidder, ot tho Barry County Courthouse in Hostings, Ml. Barry County, Michigan, of the promises described in said mor­ tgage. or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. os aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at nine and onohoH percent (9.50%) per annum and oil logoi costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersigned, necessary to pro­ tect its interest in tho promises. Which said promises are described as follows: All certain piece ol land situated in the Township of Thomappie in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follows, to wit: Port of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, com­ mencing 330 feet East of tho Northwest comer of said section, thence South to Shore of Duncan Lake, thence Southwesterly along lake to a point 250 foot East of the West line, thence North to point 550 feet South of the North lino, thence West 170 feet, thence North 550 feet, thence East 250 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a, in which cose tho redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. March 11. 1993 NCNB Mortgage Corporation. n/k/a Notiontbonc Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgagee Albert L. Holtz. P.C. 33533 W. Twelve Milo Rood. Suite 180 Farmington Hills. Michigan 48931 (313)489-7070 (4/1) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 St. Patrick goes "on trial" at Thornapple Manor HANG r br pat P ST PATS* During a scene from the mock trial, the prosecuting attorney, judge and St. Patrick (right) are pictured. Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 1993-94 Fiscal Year Monday, Monday, Monday. Monday, Monday, Monday. Monday. Monday. Monday, Monday, Monday. Monday, April 12, 1993..................................... 7:30 P.M. May 10, 1993 .................................... 7:30 P.M. June 14, 1993................................... 7:30 P.M. July 12, 1993 ................................... 7:30 P.M. August 9, 1993...................................7:30 P.M. September 13, 1993 ..................... 7:30 P.M. October 11, 1993 ............................ 7:30 P.M. November 8, 1993 .......................... 7:30 P.M. December 13. 1993 ....................... 7:30 P.M. January 10, 1994 ............................ 7:30 P.M. February 14, 1994 ......................... ,7:30 P.M. March 14, 1994 ............................... 7:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Monday, May 3,1993 ....................................... 7:00 P.M. Monday. August 2, 1993...................................7:00 P.M. Monday, November 1, 1993.......................... 7:00 P.M. Monday. March 7. 1994. .. - Annual Meeting.................................... TM P.M. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 P.M. Zoning Admlnlstrator/Bulldlng Inspector-office hours Tuesdays 8:00 A.M -11O0 A.M. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be Inspected during regular business hours. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Giving a new twist to a St. Patrick's Day celebration, an event in good fun al Thomapple Manor featured a mock trial of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. A jury of residents decided that he should be a free man and not imprisoned for driving the snakes out of the emerald isle. Activities Director Rita Pitts (left), who played the role of the judge, wrote the basic script and the cast provided a lot of ad-libs and laughter. Other cast members included, Christina Glumm, bailiff, Vivian Docter, witness; Jackie Sparks, Miss Patrick; Heather Walton, St. Patrick; Teresa Howell, Sheriff Delaney; (back row) Leigh Gordon-Hammal, Sgt..-al-arms; Cathy Cuddahee, defense witness; Sally Curcuro, prosecuting attorney; Sue Lemon, court reporter, Susan Huatwick, defense; and Juke Ekzroih, Officer McGill. Eggspressly for Easter. HiDmari put and Inal nil HnCnphlMy flwy I lanmw 4 tanfcd. RCUWM Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Sue Lemon did an efficient job as court reporter, wearing a multicolored wig that shimmered and sparkled and glasses shaped like shamrocks. 110 W. State St. Hastings 945-9551 OPEN. Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30 • NOTICE • The new emergency number for Barry County, tt may save your life. Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance Service too! If you live or work in Barry County, one number does it all: 9-1-1. This life-saving number went into effect in Barry County on March 27, 1993. Be sure to tell your family about it. Memorize it. 9-1-1 could make the difference . . . between life and death. But remember 9-1-1 is strictly an emergency number. Routine calls should be placed through regular police and fire numbers. 9-1-1 in Barry County-the aFday. al-night emergency number. JIueRrncH 'four link to a better life.* ©Michigan Bel Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will con­ duct a hearing for a Zoning Variance request by Norman Watson, 2050 West Dowling Road, Dowling, Ml, Section 26, Hope Township. Con­ sideration will be given to property located on the Southwest comer of West Dowling and Cedar Creek Roads to operate TNR Machine Shop closer to the north and west boundaries on present and proposed buildings because setback does not conform to the Township Zoning Ordinance. Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 1993, 7M p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Road. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the request will be given the opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more information may contact Richard H. Leinaar, 948-2464, Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 am. or the Township Office on Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township C jrk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 On hand to maintain order were these rn.ock police officials, Julie Eltzroth and Teresa Howell. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: ■Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Lexers that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature, address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. ’ •Serd letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 11 'Teddy bear picnic* welcomes return of spring Jenifer S. Ivinskas. a professional story-tetter from Hastings, led the Teddy Bear Picnic" which was held at the Hastings Public Library Saturday morning. The picnic welcomed the beginning of spring, and Ivinskas told the audience teddy bear tales and sang them bear songs, like the 'Three Bear Rap ' Cookies and punch were served after the craft period and books on teddy bears were available to be checked out. Lyndsey Carter, aged 5, shows off the paper teddy bear she made during the craft time. ' Both the younger and the older chidran in the audience sat entranced by the bear stones, which included The Teddy Bear Picnic.' The Mitten' and a story on how teddy bears got stubby tails. After the stories, the children and their parents teamed i? to put together a teddy bear craft. Kids win Exchange Club 'Good Citizen1 awards Southeastern Elementary's "Good Citizen" award winners for February are (from left) Jamie Philo, Dawn German and Sara Hammond, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship awards for February at Nor­ theastern Elementary have been given to (from left) Dustin Sanders, T.J. Ballard and Jessie Crowley, with teacher Don Schils. At Central Elementary, this month's Exchange Club Good Citizenship awards for February have been presented to (from left) Kyle Winkler, Leteia Pennington, Gabe McCarty and Samantha Snow, shown with teacher John Merritt. Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship awards for February at Hastings Middle School have been presented to (from left)Suzy Schmader, Kari Gregory, Heather Lawrence, Carrie Service and Eric Soya. Missing is Mike McKeough. Winning the Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship award for February from Pleasantview Elemen­ tary is Tim Curtiss, with teacher Elenaor Vonk. Becky Carr, shown with teacher Diane Brighton, is the winner of the Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship award for February from St. Rose School. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Just dial Workers’ Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY (616) 945-9568 Representing tj _______ Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only ulent until you need us. Certified Nurse Aides Full-time, part-time openings for day and afternoon shifts. A class is starting soon. If you’re not already cjrtifled, contact: Mary Teachman, RN Tendercare, Hastings Apply in person: 240 E. North St., Hastings Certified Nursing Assistant Class Earn $200 upon successful completion of a 2-week training period. Excellent employment opportunity for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts are available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits, and a starting wage of $5.44 per hour. Apply before April 9, 1993. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 945-2407 Equal Opportunity Employer �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 Mark Cancer Awareness Month with a question (NU) - You may find you’re hearing and reading more about cancer-related subjects in April. It’s National Cancer Awareness Month, a time when organizations like the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research urge people to learn more about the nation’s second deadliest disease and what can be done to lower each individ­ ual’s cancer risk. One of the most effective ways to reduce cancer risk is to eat a healthier diet. That means choosing foods lower in fat and includ­ ing more fruits, vegetables and whole grains every day. But a lot of people still have questions about what foods really are the best, not only to lower cancer risk, but also to reduce the risk of heart disease and other health problems. That’s why the American Institute for Cancer Research has established a free Nutrition Hotline. Callers to this national hotline — 1-800­ 834-8114 — are put in touch with a registered dietitian who will provide personal answers to questions, whether they are about diet and cancer or about any nutrition and health-relat­ ed issue. There is no charge for the telephone call or the service. The hotline operates Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.. Eastern Time. And, while specific medical advice will not be given, it’s a great and easy way to learn more about eating for a healthier you. April is Organ Donor Awareness Month By Susan D. Molumphy, Ph.D. (NU) - Every April our nation observes National Organ Donor Awarei>css Week. For those of us who work with kidney patients. April is a time to give thanks to those remark­ able people who give the "gift of life" to oth­ ers. It is also a time for us to encourage all Americans to inform themselves about organ donation, to discuss their feelings about it with family and friends and to consider filling out an Organ Donor Card. Over 85,000 Americans have been given a second chance at life through kidney trans­ plantation. About 70 percent of those received a kidney from an unrelated person who bad recently died. The remainder received a livingrelated kidney — most often from a family member. Because most of us are born with two healthy kidneys, giving a kidney to a fam­ ily member can be done with little or no risk to the donor. They’ll Get A Second Chance In 1993, approximately 10,000 Americans suffering from kidney failure will have their lives dramatically changed because a donor will give them a second chance at life. Children with kidney transplants will begin to cal and play and grow again like normal chil­ dren. and they will learn how it feels to be energetic and carefree. Adult transplant patients will be given the chance to lead healthy, productive lives, start families and enjoy what most of us take for granted. How long will eggs remain fresh in your refrigerator (NU) - Eggs are a moming-to-evening diet staple — with good reason. Eggs are versatile, inexpensive, delicious and quick to fix. Still, questions sometimes arise about this gift of nature. Here are some of the most-asked questions: Q: How long will eggs keep? A: Fresh eggs can be refrigerated in their carton for at least four to five weeks past their packing date, three to four weeks after you bring them home from the store. But, at room temperature eggs lose freshness quickly. Refrigerate to preserve high quality. Use bardcooked eggs within one week. Q: Can eggs be frozen? A: Hard-cooked yolks and raw whole eggs, whites and yolks can be frozen. Just don’t freeze cooked egg whites (they toughen) or eggs in their shells. Freeze raw egg whites unbeaten. Leftover beaten yolks or beaten whole eggs freeze well if you add a little sugar or salt (1/8 teaspoon salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or com syrup per four yolks). Q: Can eggs be microwaved? A: An egg in its shell will explode in the microwave, so don’t try to hard-cook it. Even out of the shell eggs may explode. To help ward off problems, pierce the yolk membrane with a knife or wooden pick and cover the dish. But apart from that, many egg recipes can be adapted for the microwave. The excep­ tions are airy souffles and puffy omelets, which need the dry heat of a conventional oven to rise. Learn recommended methods for microwaving eggs by sending a self­ addressed, stamped, business-sized envelope to The incredible edible egg #45, P.O. Box 858, Park Ridge. IL 60068-0858. Story teller enchants young students at Southeastern Jenifer Strauss Ivinskas designs her story telling performances to different ages, with one of her latest audiences a group of de­ velopmental kindergartners at Southeast­ She is a member of the National Associa­ tion for the I*rescrvation and Perpetuation of Storytelling. ern. A teller of talcs for six yean, Ivinskas. of Hastings, is a former elementary teacher and environmental educator who uses sto­ ries to motivate children io help them de­ velop a deeper love for the earth. She tells cultural tales, folk talcs, tradi­ tional and literary fairy talcs, scary tales, legends and participation laics. At the beginning of her presentation. Jenifer always lights her story telling lamp, which bums brightly as she brings the chil­ dren into her world of stories. When she extinguishes the candle, the children know the story telling is over, at least for now. "Stories connect us with our own rich and unique past, and provide a lighted path on which we journey forward." Ivinskas said She added that stories evoke a sense of pride in people's origins, and help define who we have become, as well as rekindle memories, and create that glow deep inside when we listen and realize that, in the end. people arc all very much alike. A story teller with ten years of inspira­ tion from the young people she taught. Ivinskas holds a bachelor of science degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Education from the University of Michi­ gan. a secondary education degree from Michigan Slate University and an elemen­ tary education degree from Western Michigan University. MAP CHANGE A-2-93 Reguest to raeono property in Sec. 1. Woodland Township in Woodbury on the West side of M-66 just north of tho railroad tracks (commonly known os tho former Pipa Supply Company building). Beginning at tho East 1/4 post of Sec. 1. T4N, R7W. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan; thence N 02 Dog. 30*45" E along the East lino of said Section. 570.00 ft.; thence N 87 Dog. 00*26* W. 173.00 ft.; thence S 02 Dog. 30*45" W; 570.00 ft. to tho East and West I /4 lino of said Sec­ tion: thence S 67 Dog. W E along said 1/4 lino. 173.00 ft. to tho place of beginning (see attached map). PPF 06-15-001-200-03. From 1-1 to C-1 Woodland Twp. All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. for kidney transplantation. Today, 21,000 U.S. residents are waiting for kidney transplants, but the availability of organs has not kept pace with the growing need. Tragically many patients will die wait­ ing for donor organs. Thankfully, most of us will not be called upon to make a living-related kidney donation to a family member. But we all have the opportunity to donate organs upon our death, and leave behind the wondrous gift of life. To receive an Organ Donor Card, contact the American Kidney Fund at 1-800-638-8299 or United Network for Organ Sharing at 1­ 800-243-6667. (Susan D. Molumphy is the president of the American Kidney Fund.) REC PLAN continued from page 1 "The Gun Lake Area, rich in natural resources, already includes a stale park, game area and Is a popular tourist attraction year round. This popularity causes motor vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists to utilize congested roadways, decreasing public safety. "A path to encircle the Gun Lake Area would provide a recreational path that is safe for non-motorlzcd uses. A path, approximately 14 miles long, could be used by walkers, joggers, bicyclists, skaters, and cross country skiers as well as be wheelchair accessible. Due to the complexity and a large area involved, this project requires the cooperation of counties Allegan and BarryX, (four)townships and local residents in planning, financing, construction and maintenance." Commissioners last week did agree to add the historic steel truss McKeown Bridge site as a proposed park area in the County Plan and authorized the County/City ot Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission to apply! for a $58,210 Quality of Life bond proogram grant from Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The McKeown Bridge Riverfront Park wouId be located on one to two acres of county-owned land al the site of bridge, built between 1892-98 and located at M-79 and McKeown Road. The park site Is dose to Thornapple Manor, the county-operated medical care facility which houses 138 residents. Low to moderate income families, the handicapped as well as the general population would benefit from such a park, according to a letter of intent to apply for the DNR grant. Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, told the County Board Us group supports the development of the riverfront parte and preservation of the bridge aa a county landmark. He said be had a petition with 21 signatures of society Jenifer Ivinskas is very expressive in igniting the students interest in a subject of one ot her tales. Storyteller Jenifer Ivinskas shows the DK kids at Southeastern her lamp that always bums while she tells stories. HoHc i> Iwrab, Bivwi thot th. borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 26. 19*3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Contoronco Room. County Annex Building at 117 South --- s. — — ... proatfway. naettngs. Mucrigan. Tho subject of the public hearing will bo tho con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. A generation or so ago the idea that body parts could be successfully transferred from one person to another was the stuff of science fiction. But not any more. The development of new and powerful medications called immunosuppressants — which prevent the body from rejecting tissue it doesn't recognize — has dramatically improved rates of success Interested persons desiring to present their views upon tho amendment either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard at tho above mem ionod time and place. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to In­ dividuals w«h disabilities at tho mooting/hoaring upon ton (10) days notice to tho County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call tho following: Judith A. Fotorson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Michigan 49056 (616) 946-4691 Tho amendment of the Borry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at tho Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between tho hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fri­ day. Please phono the Barry County Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L Boorsmo. Borry County Clerk (4/1 and 4/22) members who support the project and that more names may be added because the group has a membership of 100. The park project would consist of upgrading the existing bridge and developing a recreational park with access to the Thornapple River. Officials hope to cover costs for upgrading the bridge from a Community Development Block Grant. Improvements to the bridge consist of painting and sandblasting tbe truss, removing and replacing stringers, installing a new wood deck, upgrading the railing and repairing existing abutments. Tbe Road rommbrinn has plans to build a new bridge tor vehicles at a nearby location because the state has listed tbe existing structure on the critical bridge list. Tbe DNR grant, if received, would be used to construct the park area. Expenditures would include clearing and developing a parking lot. pathways to the bridge and picnic areas. Parking lots and pathways will be designed to accommodate the handicapped. Picnic tables for the hand­ icapped and a fishing abutment for tbe handicapped are part of the plan. A canoe launch, barbecue grills and primitive rest rooms are Included in tbe grant proposal. The children at Southeastern participate in a story told by Jenifer Ivinskas by learning some letters in sign language. Tbe total park project cost is estimated to be $185,710 with $58,210 coming from the DNR grant and $127,500 from a Community Development Block grant. In the County Board's resolution to amend the County Recreation Plan to include the bridge park, commissioners said financing recreational benefits will also include assistance from tbe county, state, stale Department of Commerce and philanthropic grants and donations. The County Board adopted its County Recreation Plan in 1990 to place on file with the DNR and Smith said the plan has allowed that Charlton Park to be eligible for state funding. As additional recreation projects are proposed the plan has to be updated. FOR SALE BY OWNER CROOKED LAKE -150' Frontage x 300' Deep. New home with a June 1st completion date. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS is now accepting bids for this 1470 sq. ft. walk-out contemporary ranch with cathedral ceilings, fireplace, plastered walls. 2 full baths, custom cabinets. Anderson windows, oak moldings. 2 car attached garage, partially finished basement ready for 3rd bath, bedrooms and family room. For more information call 623-9246. Bids are due in the Superintendent's office by 3:30 p.m., April 19. 1993. The minimum bid is $130,000 HOUSE FOR SALE Partially remodeled, two or three bedroom home in Hastings. Main floor laundry, new Andersen windows, new vinyl siding, large corner lot, 2 car garage................................ *52,900 Cal Barry county Real Estate 948-2020 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 13 State mandates facilities, staff work in PA 25 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer (The following is one of a continuing series of articles about state mandated edu­ cational programs in which all schools in Michigan must participate). Along with a new set of rules covering the purposes of schools, school improve­ ment programs, curriculum and instruction, school and community relations, PA 25 also instructs school staff on what they must do The 1990 law also specifies bow facili­ ties and equipment arc to be used in its stated goal to improve education in Michi­ opment of the goals that are set for students and understand what the students should be learning. They must also believe that all students can achieve the results asked of them. Teachers are expected to raise the levels of performance of all students, and acceler­ ate the improvement of low achieving groups. Assessment of student learning and de­ velopment must be tracked to be able to evaluate teaching programs and that is also expected of the staff. Using research and their experience on gan. Failure by a school district to meet the goals or timetables of PA 25 results in the what works, the staff is to take pan in deci­ sions about the choice, use and evaluation of teaching and learning. The staff must also take training de­ loss of state aid money. The law, administered by the Michigan Department of Education, calls for the staff signed to enhance their leadership and in­ structional skills, and use staff develop­ ment time to find strategies to improve the to: Understand and take part in the school school. In addition to the other requirements, the staff must participate in all policy/decision improvement process; help in the devel­ making boards and committees. In the "Facilities and Equipment" section of PA 25, the law said, "The physical facil­ ities provide an important part of the total learning environment of the student and are essential to an effective educational pro­ gram. The law slates the school facilities and equipment will be designed or modified taking into account the desired "outcomes" for students, and provide adequate and ap­ propriate conditions for the teaching and learning for all students. Another condition is a safe, secure and barrier free environment for all students, and the school is expected to provide new technologies and to experiment with teaching/leaming styles. The facilities will have to be available for community and extra-curricular activi­ ties, as well as staff development. In addition, the buildings and facilities will be evaluated for effectiveness and effi­ ciency in the achievement of students' re­ sults. Snowbunnies, the latest in spring/winter creations Adam, 6, and Meagan Wrubel, 8, students at Woodland Elementary School, just knew a recent snow was perfect for making a snowman. But they quickly found out it wasnll With help from Aunt Chris, these two grandchildren of Joyce and Mike Wrubel created a snow bunny by the side of the house. 'Cause it was too hard to make a snowman, the snow did not pack,' says Adam, a kindergartner. Area farmers, as wel as dub members, attended the Rotary lunch Monday. The Rotary dub was honoring the farmers on the dub's Rural-Urban Day. Rotary Club focuses on agriculture during Rural-Urban Day lunch byNfckHrffama Staff Writer The Hutings Rotary Club held its annual Rural-Urban Day lunch Monday al the Moose Lodge on N. Michigan Avenue and Apple Street in Hastings More than 100 people, including dozens According to Reicitan. Mexico is tbe second highest destination for Michigan made goods and Michigan is the third highest state exporting goods to Mexico. contributions to the area. During the lunch. Theodore McKelvey, of ot the After lunch. Field Reichart, who leads Governor John Engler's Michigan International Office, spoke to tbe group. Reichart gave the audience members an update on the state of agriculture in Michigan and he outlined Engler's attempts to foster Michigan's trade with other countries Reichart also discussed the stale's economic future under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He quoted one study which said Michigan will lose 450.000 jobs under the agreement. Another study said the agreement will crease more than one million new jobs in Michigan by the year 2000. Reichart said. Despite tbe mixed predictions. Reichart said he believes the NAFTA agreement will be "something that's very good" for Michigan. Hastings at any of these area locations In Hastings — Field Reichart. head of Governor John Engler's Michigan International Office, talked about the state of Michigan agriculture and Michigan's future under the North American Free Trade Agreement. In The Hastings BANNER. CALL 948^051 GETYOU COPIES of area farmers, attended tbe lunch and Rotary President Keith Tolger said It was the best turn out tbe club has had in a number of yean. Tolger said the lunch is held to honor Barry County farmers and their Hastings, received the club's 'Farmer Year" award. Reicbart said Michigan should profit when existing trade barriers between the United Stales and Mexico are removed as pan of the agreement. NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS.NEWS NEWS Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store In Hastings— United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Cappon Quick Stop In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L& J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery, Vermontville Banfield General Store Country Store - Bellevue Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop, Woodland Woodland Centre �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 All Barry County basketball selections announced Hastings and Delton each placed two of their varsity players on this year's 1993 All Barry County/Banner basketball squads. Matt Brown and Bryan Sherry represent this year's Saxons team while Jay Annen and Jeff Ta»lor personate their respective Panther team. Jeff Roodvoets was Middleville's lone se­ lection. A second All Barry County team was an­ nounced as well. Matt Brows (Sr.)- Forward who led his team in scoring with 173 points per game for a total of 399 on the season , a 46.5 field goal percentage...shot 813 % from the charity stripe...named first team Twin Val­ ley...Coached by Dennis O'Mara...relied on heavily during the team's district title run...was third on the team with a total of 131 rebounds...scored a career high of 34 Matt Brown Jay Annnen points in a game this past seasoo...favorite pro athlete is Earvin "Magic" Johnson...will participate for Hastings track program this spring...also been named to various summer basketball camps "All-Star Teams'...with two others, has captured three *Gus Macker" championships...Has yet to decide a college but will be chosen from a group that in­ cludes Hope. Calvin, Albion or Hillsdale. Bryan Sherry (Sr.)- Amassed a team high of 47 three pointers made during the season...made 78.3 % of bls free throws...though he started the off the sea­ JeffTaytor Jeff Roodvoets son. "sluggish." Sherry came on strong at season's end, making critical sbots when called upon...once scored 31 points in an contest this season...named Honorable Men­ tion in Twin Valley Cooference...otber sport interests include baseball and football...in spare time collects basketball cards...favorile pro athlete is Charlotte Hornet guard. Kendall Gilt .hopes to pursue a career in elementary education and possibly coach someday...scholastic achievements include selection as Hastings High School. 'Student of the Month.* Jay Annen (Sr.)- Leading rebounder (113) and second leading scorer (16.0) in the Kalamazoo Valley Conference .for his efforts was named first team "AllKVA"....coacbed by Jim Hogoboom...as a junior, named team's most improved player as well as being their leading scorer and re­ SPORTS bounder. Also a track star..look first place at 1992 Harper Creek relays with a record throw in the discus...enjoys being with friends and working with various church youth groups...feels the highlight of the past season was a 41-40 win over Hack­ ett...Will attend Calvin College and compete both in basketball and in track , would like to become a teacher some Duffers beware, golf season is near Io less than two weeks. Augusta National in Augusta. Ga., will once again open up its course to the very best golfers in the world for this year s 1993 'Masters' championship. Also hoping for a starting time of sorts in the same span will be Gun Ridge Golf Course, located just outside of Hastings on Gun Lake Road. Though Gun Ridge owners. Ed and Mike Schnurr. won't have the Nicklaus's, Cou­ ples or the Watson’s, they soon will have a new clubhouse to unveil. And more than likely, probably more. Schnurr's course won't receive the same turnout as the NationaUMasten crowd. Tbe father and son team do hope the new clubhouse lures more visitors to their ninehole course this summer. "We decided we needed more room and so we expanded.' said Mike Schnurr. "Too many times last year we had golfers wanting to relax after a game but had no place to go. The weather was bad last summer, plus league golfers in contrast to last years dim view.* as Schnurr puts it. There was just an oW brick wall staring at you." he related. 'We want golfers to be able to see the entire course as they sit down and cat" The course is currently home to a couples' league. Flexfab's group. Moose Lodge and a Lake Odessa group. A Thursday a.m. scramble meet returns once again, with hopefully another group meeting on Monday mornings. There are still plans for the course's long rumoied extra nine holes, but no timetable baa been set. The Schnurr's original plan of adding on to their back forty acres is being revised. 'We would like to have eventually both tbe 10th and 18th holes lead back to the clubhouse.' said Schnurr. Tbe fees for the course arc $5. Monday- Friday. before 3 p.m. An additional dollar is there was never enough room. This year we have a new deck and clubhouse to offer." Schnurr is also planning to carry more charged for the work crowd after the 3 p.m. deadline. Can costs for two is SI6 before 3 p.m. and S18 afterwards. Tbe $6 and $18 merchandise for golfers, a luxury he and his father's "old" clubhouse couldn't accommo­ date last golf season. The new clubhouse features plenty of costs apply on weekends. Though the new clubhouse will cost an estimated $50,000. green fee prices remain the same as last year. Now. can Augusta windows for the course's independent and National claim that? day... Jeff Taylor (Sr.)- Leading point getter in the KVA...first team KVA...Coosiders Ostego victory his personal high point of the season...Proud to have been part of Delton’s turnaround year .Enjoys all sports but basketball is at the top of his list...Upon graduation will pursue a degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the fall and play basketball...ls leaning toward a career in secondary education and coaching... Jeff Roodvoets (Sr.)- Emerged after past season as seventh all-time Trojan scorer with 754 career total points, a 16.7 game average...seventh in career rebounds with 440, 9.8 a game...named O.K. Blue first team both as a junior and senior...coached by Kurt Hozhueter...plans on attending ei­ ther Ferris State or Kalamazoo Valley Col­ lege and continue with basketball ca­ reer...Would like to pursue a degree in industrial tooling and machinery... All Barry County second team Brad Gee (Sr.)- Hastings Eric Nielsen (Sr.)-Lakewood Craig Love (Sr.> Lakewood Gabe Priddy (Soph.)- Maple Valley Greg Gam (Sr.> Maple Valley ’Gun Ridge's new clubhouse overlooks the ninth hole." An April Fool's tale to remember... To commemorate this fateful April Fool's Day. a day that ranks right up there with other notables ones such as. 'Groundhog's.' "Sweety's.' and "Senior Skip Day.' I will tell a first of April, frightening tale. My friend's friend's cousin once told me a story about one of the most bizarre, "fool­ ish," if you will, incidents in recent sports history. To protect the victim's identity. I will not reveal the name, team nor the place of the crime scene. The story explains itself. Four to three score and four years ago. a young ballplayer, we'll call him "Sparky." took to the collegiate field for the first lime in his career. An eager lad looking to Impress his coaches and other teammales, he stepped out to the least favorite position in baseball, dreaded right field. Baseball greats before him have graced the nine spa with ease. Roberto Clemente. Al Kaline and. of course, the immortal Babe Ruth just to name a few. The right field territory in which Sparky would cover during the game however, would not be the problem. Na would the lucky number 413 he wae. have an effect on a play that would 'tag' him fa the rest of his life. Where o where could it be? Again, to protect the innocent, names, places and fax num­ bers will na be revealed. AU I know is that it happened on the base paths. In his first trip to the plate, 'lucky' 413 slapped a hit and run single Io right field. "Balling a thousand, one-fa-one. the Sparkmcister" off to a great start, hold back the allograph seekers! His team was up 1-0 on ftt'r RBI single. Coaches, teammales, fans could sense a legend in the making. In his second turn at bat. Sparky again strolls to the plate with all the confidence in the world and two ducks on the pond. With a 1-2 count and a curve ball specialist on the mound. 413 sends the next pitch screaming Into left, center field. 'It could be. It might be!" Cubs announcer I larry Caray yelled and spat into Sparky's dream stated head. The opposition's left and center fielder started to dan after it. but to no avail. The ball bit off the top of the fence, missing a home run by a couple of inches. Two mere ntns were in. 3-0 good guys. Two fa two, standing al second with a double and a couple of dollar signs sighted in bah eyes. Soon, Sparky thought, he himself would cross the plate with the team's fourth score of the day. Smiling to the coach, waving to the fans, he made the biggest ball park frank in the wald. Reggie Jackson, look like a choir boy. But then, one minute later, on April first. Sparky's wald would crash befae him. The team's best hitter at the plate sent a looping ball into left center field. There were two out so Sparky took off like there was no tomorrow. If the alter team catches the fly. end of inning. 3-0, good guys. If the ball has "eyes." drops in. 4-0 good guys. Either way, lucky 413 can't lose. After his third base coach gave tbe go ahead. Sparky was homeward bound. His eyes were closed fa a split second thinking of a glorious debut as he headed toward his team’s dugout. Maybe his teammates will lift him on his shoulders he thought. No. it's been done. A high five will do. But when the sugar plums were date dancing in his head. Sparky opened his eyes and saw the catcher yell 'we ga him at second, we ga him at second!" Oh no. Sparky thought. He had taken off with only one out and the outfielder caught the ball. What was he thinking? A perfect day. gone to the dogs because be was asleep on the base paths. There was only one thing to do. Head back to second and beat the throw with his "lightening" speed. Stopping dead in his tracks he reversed and "rerouted* his original route. Past his dazed coach, past the laughing enemy, home team bench. Sparky ran. Like pushing the rewind button on the VCR. Sparky touched third as if he practiced die routine a hundred times. Midway between second and third. Sparky looked up and saw something that made him sick to his stomach and now. undeniably, the wast base runner that ever played America's favorite pastime. His teammate was standing on second with an apparent double, the outfielder had misplaced the ball, dropped it. And there were, as Sparky had originally thought, two outs. In ahcr words Sparky should have scored and had no business being at second. The enemy second baseman simply tagged Sparky fa the third out and everything stood still. Then, everything erupted around him. His coach, teammates and fans, even the opposition fell to the ground erupting with laughter. Sparky stood all alone al second, looking fa a place to hide. He was done running. Running backwards fa no other reason than simply fagetting the game's current situation not only cost Sparky's team a run. in a game they would later lose. 4-3. but also humiliation, playing lime and a reversal of his last name, which now read "Resomrcttul." Good story, huh? Don't know what happened to the "April Fool Boy," but I sure hope be gets it off his chest someday and confronts this nagging problem. The best thing to do would be to write about it. possibly in a column. NICKNAMES AWARDED- Despite a disappointing response from my March 4 col­ umn. "In Search of a Few Good Nicknames." three monikers from Barry County have been awarded as follows. 1) "Knbb" 2) Toaer" 3) "Dancing Bear." To those who sent in the letters please call me at the office to arrange a time to pick up your prize. I can be reached at 945-9554 a if you would like to leave a message, dial 948-8700 ext. 0100. "A sign of spring time...' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 — Page 15 BOWLING SCORES Sunday Afternoon Mixed Cripple. 30-18; Crazy Ones 25-23; 4 Mustangs 24-24; Ball Bangers 22-26: Red Barons 22-26; Bud 21-27. Meo Good Games ami Series - B. Rrehniff 175-514; M Vaughn 206-496; B Rodman 163-475; F. Wagner 164-474; S. Redman 166-466; D. Carpenter 160451; S. Pond 164-445; T. Burke 158-434; P Dryer 157-434; B Frisbie 150420: L. Tracy 171; D. Smith 151. Wamens Good Games and Series - B Tracy 172-506; J. Vaughn 203-480; T. Hayes 167-428; S. Patten 139-384; S. Frisbie 137-373; J. Lord 164; B. Sexton 138; T Pot­ ter 138; D. Carpenter 136: A. King 122. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 37 172-22 172; Wood­ mansee Construction 37-23; Consumers Concrete 33-27; Middle Lakers 33-27; Misfits 31-29; NKOTB 28-32; Cascade Home Improvement 28-32; Neil's Printing 26-34; Thomapple Valley Equipment 26-34; Mason/ Davis Line 26-34; Mass confusion 25-35; 3 J’s 24 172-35 172. Mens High Games & Series B. Ludescher 188; P. Scobey 558; B. Wood­ mansee 182-539; T. Neymeiyer 188-538; O. Hause 552; E. Endres 206; D Macomber 194; R. Neymeiyer 223. Womens High Games & High Series R. Burch 199-509; D. Sinclair 170; B. Tracy 185488; A. Graham 147-395; M. Endres 153; F. Ruthruff 209; S. Neymeiyer 213-462; J. Bryans 163-429. Thursday A.M. Hummers 65-39; Something Simple 62144114; Algonquin Farm 58-46; Slow Pokes 54144914; Question Marks 54-46; Wehons 52-52; Leftovers 5114-5214; Valley Really 5054; Bosleys 49-55; Marys 48-56; Varneys 4514-5814; Nashville Chiropractic Clime 3070. Gaad Games and Series - B. Tracy 183-486; K Thomason 192-485; O. Gillons 163-461; P. Fisher 157-445; N. Hummel 161-444; B Fisher 173-419; L. Allen 149413; B. Sexton 146-399; 1. Seeber 148-398; L. Williams 154-384; B. Burton 140378; P Croninger 125-327; B. Johnson 173; P. Hamilton 160; I. RuthrofT 159; P. Godbey 150. J Mead 149; A Welton 145; J. Power 134: L. Johnson 132. Thursday Angels McDonald's 80-28; Hardluck Bowlers 6147; Nashville Chiropractic 5949; Olde Towne Tavern 55-53; Stefano's Pizza 5414-5314; Unknowns 4414 6314; GAD 4114-6614; Ray James Elec. 3614-5914. Good Gatnes/Series: V. Norris 183; S. Griffith 186; B Huss 144; A. Perez 182; C. Garrett 149; M Ingram 161; R. Haight 182; D. Snyder 229; N McDonald 174; B.G. Cuddahee 128; L. Apsey 102: M. Mizerowski 136; D Innes 152; S. Snider 155; K. McMillon 179: B. Quads 196. (Words forY’s) "Finley couldn't have had a heart attack...he has no heart" From tho Sullivan Shee* by Rick Sullivan That's just one of the many insightful anec­ dotes from a dynamic new book titled "Baseball Anecdotes," Harper Collins Publishers ($15.00). A must-read for baseball fans, young and old alike, this 340-plus page book is chock full of amazing recaps and sto­ ries that have been wonderfully pieced togeth­ er by its authors Daniel Okrent and Steve Wulf. This book covers baseball from its onset to today with riveting stories about on and off the field antics of players, managers, local politi­ cians, commissioners and owners. I found the tales about such owners as Charlie O. Finley. George Steinbrenner and Bill Veeck the most amusing. ■ For instance, I had forgotten that it was Charlie O. who hired the great Joe DiMaggio once as a coach. There are also hilarious quotes about one of baseball's most ruthless owners, Finley, who as the book states, makes George Steinbrenner look like Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the former Kansas City and Oakland Athletic owner. Here's a sam- In 1973, during the World Scries against the underdog New York Mcts, Finley forbade the showing of the movie ”1776" on a flight from Oakland to New York because he simply didn't like it. As a result, the players held a clandestine vote whether or not to throw Finley out the emergency door, but someone argued that such an ejection would depressur­ ize the cabin, thus disrupting their card games. Finley was spared. Other interesting anecdotes include: Allen Lewis, one of Finley's famous pinch­ runners once tried to score from second by way of the pitching mound. Dale Murphy, formerly of the Atlanta Braves, could never pass up a doughnut. Maury Wills wu such a bad manager with the Seattle Mariners that he once went to make a pitching change, waved to the bullpen for a new pitcher, and then realized nobody was warming up in the bullpen. In addition, when Wills wu hired u the Seattle Mariners' new manager, he staled al a press conference that his everyday center fielder could very well be Leon Roberts, but was shocked when informed by the press that Roberts had previ­ ously been traded five weeks ago. On Boss George Steinbrenner, one player noted hopefully: "The more we lose, the more often Steinbrenner will fly in. And the more he flies in, the better chance there is of a plane crashing." On Mark "The Bird" Fidrych meeting Frank Sinatra: "That's more for my folks. I mean, what am I supposed to say to Frank Sinatra: 'Hi, there. Old Blue Eye**?" More on Fidrych is hilarious, such a* when he was informed in spring training at Lakeland, Ha., that he had made the team and was going north, be celebrated by making love to bis girl­ friend on the pitcher's mound. From Casey Stengel to Pete Rose to Reggie Jackson to Steve Carlton to Catfish Hunter to Thurman Munson and Mickey Rivers, this book hu everything any true base­ ball fan wants to know about It's a winner! Sports Quiz by Larry Duncan plins: Slid Missouri Senator Stuart Symington at tbe time Finley moved the A's out of Missouri for Oakland: "Charlca O. Finley is one of the 1. What pitcher led the American League in strikeouts last year? moat diareputable character, ever to enter the American sports acene ... Tbe loss of the A'a is more than recompensed by the pleasure of get­ ting rid of Mr. Finley.” 1 What pitcher led the National League in strikeouts last year? 3. What player led the American League in total bases last year? 4. What player led the National League in total bases last year? 5. Name the only two players in the American League last year to record over 40 saves. 6. Name the only player in the National League last year to record over 40 saves. Bowlerettea Andrus of Hastings 6947; Hecker’s Ins. 64-52; Good Time Pizza 64-52; Dorothy’s Haimyling 63-53; Kent OU 54146114; Carlton Clr Exc. 54-62; D.J Electric 52-64; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 4614-6914. Good Game and Serie, - J. Decker 166478; E. Dunham 161451; E. Ulrich 165441; J. Doster 145422; L. Dawe 162433; B. Maker 172460; D. Harding 187-549; J. McMillen 164484; J. Donari 179462; D. Coenen 186-507; G. Potter 7. What pitcher had the highest winning percentage in the American League last year? 8. Sport! Quit Answers 1. Randy Johnson 241; 2. John Smola 215; 3. Kirby Puckett 313; 4. Gary Sheffield 323; S. Dennis Eckersley 51 and Rick Apuilera 41; t. Lee Smith 43; 7. Mike Mussina 18-5.783; 8. Bob Tewksbury 16-5.762 166433. Gand Gmc, - B. Hathaway 169: M. Mer­ rick 139; K Fowler 158; D. Morawski 161; B. Wilson 161; B. Hanford 144; S. Green­ field 167; T Loftus 150. Wednesday P.M. T. Christopher 199565; S. VanDenbcrg 204-558; L. Elliston 187-516; P. Vaughn 177-511; B. Hathaway 199509; C. Colvin 173476; R. Murphy 180468; T. Soya 160462; S. Breitner 181456; F. Schneider 158433: C. Shellenbarger 146-390; D. Brewer 146411; L. Johnson 166-396; C. Guemset 176457: E. Mesecar 183; M. Dull 182; R Kuempel 158; B. Smith 159; 1. Gard­ ner 147; B Miner 158; C. Watson 150; S. Everett 144; S. Mennell 149; C Barnum III; B. Norris 408. Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 66144514; Mitcher T Custom Painting 6448; Shamrock Tavern 5953: Simply Nuts 5614-5514; Geukes Market 5314-5814; Bowman Refrig. 3914-6814. High Genre, - C. Hurless 174; J. Gasper 188; M. Blair 140; S. Bachelder 148; C. Bar­ ton 134; S. Neymeiyer 167; B. Cramer 162; M. Wilkes 142; D. Banimus 177; S. Smith 161. Sunday Nhe Mixed Die Hards 7347; BSers 7248; Rude Ones 7248; Red and Black 6914-5014; Alley Cats 69-51; Really Rotten, 6654; Wander, 6514-5414; HAH 63-57; Holey Roller, 63-57; Friend, 6216-57145; TNT 62-58; Load Hog, 60-60; Leftovers 6060; Misfits 5414-6514: Get Along Gang 53-67; Country King 53-67. Hooter Crew 5070 Meaa Gaud Genre and Series - J. Barnum 224-557; M Cross 236522; G. Sutliff 223488; J. Haight 202-516; M. Tilly 198522; G. Snyder 190495; C. Wilson 180494; M Trowbridge 142-372. Wreneas Good Greats and Series - R. Haight 214-553; D. Kdly 189510; B Thomason 209491; K Becker 192-500; A Snyder 198479; J. Ogden 182475; M. Bowman 197447; P. Freeman 170445; M. Hodges 184489; N. Taylor 194442; S. Cross 190417: T. Hewitt 151414; R. Mapes 156400 Moore Mixed Four Notz 73-35; 9 and a Wiggle 71-37; 3 Ponies Tack 6814-3514: Odd Balls 61144614; Ten Pins 6147; Lucky Strikes 6147; Sears Service 581449'6; Middle Lakers 5850: Mixed Nuts 5714-5014; Gillons Construction 54-54; Kcglers 5314-5414; Heads Out 53-55; Rocky 4 53-55; 4 R's 4614-6114; Late Com­ er, 4068; Big O’s 37-71; 4 Stars 35-69; Bye 28-80. Woreeui High Genre and Series - B. Wilkins 193; S. VandenBurg 218: M. Sears 179; R. Lydy 178; E. Johnson 187; S. Winans 188: S. Keeler 211-527; D Keeler 197478. Mens High Game and Series - M Kasinsky 200563: B. Keeler 201; J. Mercer 201-551; M McKee 217-613; R. McDonald 228596; F Wilkes 131; J. Service 180; E. Keeler 210608; B. Madden 217; D. Wilkes 177462; M. Garber 158424; H. Keeler 201-581; K Meaney 192-517. "B" YMCA Champs The Clearview Property “B" Minor league champions are (front row, from left) Billy Barker, Kevin Brodbeck, Jason Heatherlngton; (back row, from left) Scott Tolles, Mark Poll, Jim Ellenbas, Brett VanBuren. Missing are Eric Heide and Jim Bailey. The Hastings Mens' Softball League will meet Sunday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Riverbend Golf Course. Interested teams should plan on attending. League play is scheduled to start May 19. Entry fee is $435. Any questions contact Tim Girrbach at 945-3911. Do your part to BEAT the Recession! BUY.. “Made in the USA”...and BUY from a Barry County business! J-Ad Graphics Marshall softball correction Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. 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SUBSCRIPTION Call 948-9051 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO GIVE BLOOD for the 4 million people who depend on blood transfusions each year 7 STAN SMITH’S TENNIS CLASS �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 1, 1993 Hastings woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in gas station robbery A Hastings woman accused of robbing a Nashville gas stailon Jan. 16 pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to a charge of larceny from a person, a felony punishable by up to 10 yean in prison. Linda K. Bench. 30. of 2866 Barber Road, pleaded guilty to the charge as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office in exchange for the dropping of an armed robbery charge. Rench told tbe court she stopped to buy pop at the Amoco station on tbe corner of Main Street and M-79. She admitted that af­ ter she paid for the pop, she ordered the clerk on duty to give her the money in the register. Rench said the clerk gave her STS to $100. During a February preliminary exam in District Court, the clerk said that Rench de­ manded the money several times. Tbe desk said that when he refused to open the regis­ ter. Rench put her hand in her Jacket pocket and demanded the money again, saying "I don't want to hurt no one." The clerk said he did not see a weapon in Bench's hand but he "didn't want to mess around" with her in case she did have one. During her plea Thursday. Rench said she did not have a weapon at the time and does not remember putting her band In her pocket. An April 15 sentencing date was sched­ uled. Court News withdrew his plea after Judge Richard M. Shuster informed Koan thal he wodd not sentence Koan in accordance with a plea agreement Koan made with the prosecutor Tbe agreement recommended Koan only be given probation on the charge. Koan pleaded no contest to the charge Feb. 25 in exchange for the dropping of an­ other charge of third-degree child abuse Since Koan withdrew his plea, be will face both of the charges during his trial. A $25,000 cash bond was also set for • A June 21 trial dale and a June 10 pre­ trial date were set for a 55-year-oid Delton man accused ot criminal sexual conduct Bernard E Stampfler, of 6565 Lindsey Road, is charged with three counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct a felony punishable by up to life in prison. He is alleged to have sexually penetrated a girl under 16 yean old. Stampfler stood mute to the charges Feb. 25. Not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half. ■ A May 10 trial date and an April 29 final pre-trial dale were set for a Hastings man after he was allowed to withdraw his no contest plea to a charge of third-degree child abuse, a high court misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of two yean in prison. Kenneth R. Koan. 36, of 510 E. Bond St, Police tracked Owen's trail with dogs and later arrested him at the home of one of his relatives. Koan. • Judge Shuster denied two motions filed on behalf of a Martin man convicted by a Jury in August of possessing marijuana. The attorney for Daniel J. George. 27. * A May 10 trial date was set for a Freeport teenager accused of breaking into the Faith Bible Church in Woodland Town­ ship Jan. 9. Eric L. Lobdell. IB. of 12759 S. Bell Road, had pleaded guilty to the charge Feb. 25 in exchange for a promise by the asked that George be re-sentenced on the grounds thal his sentence allegedly was im­ prosecutor's office to recommend to the court that Lobdell receive a maximum 12 properly enhanced by the court. The attorney also asked thal George be released on bond pending the appeal of his month jail sentence. Lobdell was allowed to withdraw his plea after Judge Shuster told Lobdell he would be sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on the charge. * A Middleville woman pleaded guilty to charges that she violated her probation by failing to pay $1,000 in costs, failing to re­ port to her probation agent and moving without notifying her probation agent Heide M. Cunha. 22. was placed on three years' probation in 1989 after pleading guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering, which carries a maximum five conviction. George was sentenced Sept. 17 to 32 to 48 months In prison on the possession charge. The sentence was enhanced by a habitual offender, third offense, charge that George In other recent court action: back door of a home on Day Road. Owen said he got the door open, but when be stepped inside he found a woman talking on the phone. The woman told Owen the police were on their way so he ran out of the home and into the woods, Owen said. pleaded guilty to after his conviction. • A Kalamazoo teenager was sentenced to three to .five years in prison on a charge of attempted breaking and entering. Virgil E Owen III. 17. was also required to pay $300 restitution and the costs of any therapy the victim might require. Judge Shuster said he sent Owen to prison because of his criminal record and because past attempts to rehabilitate Owen had failed. Shuster said be hoped thal a long prison sentence would get Owen's attention and turn him around. Owen pleaded guilty to the attempted breaking and entering charge Feb. 25 in ex­ change for the dropping of the original charge of breaking and entering, a felony punishable by up to 15 yean in prison. Owen admitted in court during his plea that he used a screw driver to pry open the year prison sentence. She received probation under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for first-time offend­ ers. She will be sentenced for her probation violation April 15. * A Hastings resident. Larry L. Comp, Jr.. 22, of 188 East High St., stood mute to a charge of receiving and concealing a stereo worth over $100. A not guilty plea was en­ tered on bls behalf. Tbe charge Is punishable by up to five years in prison. An April 15 pre-trial date was set. * Robert Madden. 24, of Hastings, stood mule to a charge that be violated bis proba­ tion by failing to pay restitution to the victim of a 1989 break-in Madden The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616' 948-8051 Irifit/ut s A ( <>//<. /;/>/, OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740. 1992 HONDA CIVIC 10,000 mitex, 4 door, 5 speed, 40 mpg. stereo caaaeoe, air bv. $9,900. Call Tom 623-9050 or 623-5555.____________________ BONANZA CONTRACT­ ING: Drywall finishing special­ ist Insured & guaranteed work. 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A not guilty plea to the probation viola­ tion was entered on his behalf. A hearing on the matter was scheduled for April 15. In 1989, Madden was sentenced to six months In jail and three years' probation on tbe break-in charge. He had pleaded guilty to taking nearly $3000 in video equipment and tools tram a mobile home parked in a Rutland Township pole barn garage. In exchange for the plea, other charges pending against Madden were dropped. •A 19-year-old Hastings resident charged Rescue workers had Io extract a passenger, Steven Kissenger, 16, from the car wreck Tuesday afternoon. Kissenger is in serious condition at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Three injured, one serious, in Hope Township accident Three people were injured March 23 when lheir car ran off the road and rolled. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Jack K. Wallen. 16. of 7853 Day Road. Bellevue, was driving north on M-43 near Cloverdale at about 3:27 p.m. when he rounded a curve and saw a car heading south in the other lane, deputies said. Wallen told police he panicked because he thought Walten roadway, brushed a once. he was going to hiuhe car. drove off the west side of the went down an embankment, tree and rolled the car at least Walten and his two passengers, Steven M. Kissenger. 16. of 238 East Avenue. Battle Creek, and Ryan D. Brackett. 14, of 6197 Keller Road. Delton were injured, deputies said. Wallen and Brackett were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where they were treated and released. Kissenger was taken to Pennock and then transferred to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where he remains in serious condition in the neurocare unit. Police Beat Burglars hit house for fifth time JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars took a microwave worth $200 from a home on Benfield Road. Barry County ShcrilTs deputies report Deputies said the break-in occurred between 2:30 p.m. March 15 and 2 a.m. the next day. Burglars entered the home through s window they smashed out. deputies slid. Tbe victim told police this is the fifth time his bouse has been robbed. City police investigating break-in at Southeastern HASTINGS — The Southeastern Elementary School was broken into Monday, Hastings City Police report Officers said they responded to an alarm at the school at 3:45 i-m. and found two south doors of the school had been pried and a south window bad been pried open. Officers said nothing was taken from the school and tbe Incident is still under investigation. Burglars get guns, TVs from Pifer Road home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — More than $1,000 worth of firearms and video equipment were taken March 19 from a home on East Pifer Road, deputies from the Barry County sheriffs department said. Deputies said tbe victim came home after work and found that the back door had been kicked in. Deputies believe the break-in occurred between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. TAen were two TVs worth $275. two VCRs valued al $270. two pistols worth $110 with five counts of causing malicious de­ struction to buildings had those charges dismissed after be successfully congileted a one year term of probation. and three shotguns valued at $420. Jeffery A. Prior, of 728 E. Grand Stpleaded guilty to the charges in Feb. of 1992 in exchange for his plea being taken under advisement, a special program that allows offenders to have the charges against them dismissed if they successfully meet all the terms of a year-long term of probation. County Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley noted that Prior met all the terms of his probation, including not violating the law. writing let­ ters of apologies to the victims and paying all the restitution, fines and court costs he BARRY TWP. — Barry County deputies said $295 in stereo equipment and $70 worth of tapes were stolen Monday. March 22, from a pickup truck parked al a had been assessed Judge Shuster said be was proud of the way Prior, with the help of his family, took responsibility for what be did wrong and tried to nuke it right. "As you go through life you must make choices." Shuster said. "You made some bad choices initially, but you've been making some good choices laely." Shuster urged Prior to use bis experience "as a source of strength and growth" as he goes through life. Since the charges against Prior were dis­ missed. he will have no criminal record from the incident. Middleville man killed in auto accident A Middleville man wu killed when he hit a tree with bis car March 17. Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post report Troopers said John W. Taylor. 26, of 6745 N. Middleville Road, wu driving east at 3:15 p.m. on Finkheiner Road near Bender Road when be ran oft the south side of the road, wem down an embankment, rolled over and hit a targe tree. Tbe uee crushed the windshield and the roof of the car. Taylor wu not wearing a Stereo taken from Hickory Corners truck Hickory Road residence. Tbe victim told deputies he noticed the items were missing from his truck when he got in It to go to school. Deputies said they found pry marks on the frame of the sliding window on the back of the truck's cab. Kalamazoo man hurt after hitting tree JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Kalamazoo man was injured March 20 when he hit a tree with his csr. Barry Sheriffs deputies said. John J. Tuinier, 34, was driving east on Hickory Road hear M-37 al about 11 p.m. when be lost control ot the truck, ran off the north side of Ute road and hit a tree, Tuinkr's passenger. Shannon L. Hammond. 20. of Kalamazoo, told deputies. Hammond told deputies that Tuinier had drank alcohol before driving and was drinking while he drove as well. Deputies said they recovered a 40 oz. boule of beer from the car. Tuinier was taken lo Community Hospital in Battle Creek where he was admitted. He was released Monday. Hammond was not injured. Deputies are still investigating the incident Groups seeking contributions may be illegal BARRY CO. — Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post report some Barry County residents have been receiving phone solicitations from a group called the "Michigan Slate Police Associates." Lt Richard Zimmerman said the callers ask people for contributions and tell them that the money will be used to help fund child abuse programs and other causes. Zimmerman said no Stale Police organization with that name exists, and people should be aware that the state police do not solicit money tot any kind of program over the phone. He said if any group soliciting money identifies themselves as affiliated with the State Police, "rest assured that's an improper call." Another group, called the "Michigan Association of Police." has been using letters to ask people to contribute money. Zimmerman said. Zimmerman said he was not sure if the group actually exists or not. but he thinks it may be related to the other group because both organizations give phone numbers and addresses In Southfield. Zimmerman urged residents who want to check on or file a complaint against any organization soliciting contributions lo call the attorney general's new Charitable Trust hotline at 1-800-769-4515 for more informalion. seat belt and wu pinned in tbe ca,, troopers said. Members of the Thornapple Township Fire Department extricated Taylor and he wu taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Taylor died later that night from his injuries. Troopers said. Troopers said they are still investigating the cause of the accident. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-04-08.pdf 56a0af658105dd05a7f365124a8289ce PDF Text Text h« tTir.s Ftrsitc iiP’t’.H 12! 5 CHI'""HSf MtSTfNC.S, Ml W58 1833 Good Friday Volume of letters service planned continues to soar Season previews for spring sports See Pages 4, 5 See Page 2 See Pages 10 and 11 t-3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Pud'tc Ltorary 121 S.lhurcn St. Hast IMS, bl 49USH Hastings THURSDAY. APRILS. 1993 VOLUME 139. NO 5 PRICE 25' Statewide vote will be June 2 News Area schools favor tax shift proposal by Jtoa Gallup Staff Writer Gov. John Engler and the Michigan Legislature have agreed on a property tax re­ duction and school finance reform package and now It's up to the voters to say if they ap­ prove. The stale-wide election for the long-awaited property tax compromise proposal is set for Wednesday. June 2. The plan to be considered on the ballot includes a reduction of the property tax and an increase in sales tax. All school boards would be able to levy 18 charter mills under the proposal. Those dis­ tricts now levying more that 18 mills would roil the rate back to that amount, however, those that want to levy more can add up to nine mills more with local voter approval. The bill also calls Lx in eventual stale aid spending guarantee of $4,800 per student for every school district annually. To pay for the increase in school aid. the sales tax which is now 4 cents on the dollar for everything except food and medicine, will go to 6 cents if the voters approve the June 2 proposition. Other pans of the tax measure include: ■ Rolling back propeny taxes to the Deccmberl992 levels, with future raises in­ dexed each year to the amount of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less. * lowering the highest limit of allowed mills per district from 50 to 40. * Constitutionally dedicating all profits from the lottery to education. * Increasing the per pupil guarantee by no more than 10 percent each year to bring the schools below the $4,800 guarantee up to that level. • Making the schools responsible for "cate­ gorical funding." such as school employees' social security and pension payments, trans­ portalion, adult education and other programs now funded separately by the state. While the Slate Legislature can approve an income lax hike, the sales tax rate is set in the constitution, and must be approved by voters by amending the Michigan Constitution. Differences in per pupil spending between districts in Michigan now range from $3,000 to $10,000. The I tastings Area School System levies 36 mills and spends $4,000 per student. The proposed tax shin would help the local district, said Superintendent Carl Scheessel. "Next year alone we would get an addi­ tional $400 per student; that would make a Hmmi TtMuy aM, aS tktofifu aMMllS. N will big difference," he said. "We could continue to provide quality education and expand pro­ grams; computers, things of that naure." ’ '' Schoessel said ail property owners and tax­ payers would have to judge for themselves If the bill "is best for their own circumstances." "Most people will have a tax cut. but some won't," he said. "But. it does give more money to poor dis­ tricts. and it's not pulling lop ones down. It's building the bottom ones up." he added. The stability of knowing the amount of funding the district could look forward to each year is another plus, he said. "It is an increase of one tax. but the burden is lessened by tourists coming to Michigan." he said of a sales tax increase. Superintendent Steve Secor of Lakewood See TAX SHIFT, Continued Page 3 Residents protesting Peach Tree by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A neighborhood group is circulating petitions in the Dowling area protesting the Peach Tree Farm juvenile group foster home, and are seeking changes in the way the youths are cared for at th* farm. The facility houses up to six young males between the ages of Band 16 at one time. The foster care program is designed in conjunction w uh the Barry County Juvenile Court to provide rehabilitation for the young people. Peach Tree Farm is owned and run by Dennis and Rosemary Witham. The group members, which calls themselves the "Dowling Concerned Citizens," have written letters or talked to State Representative Robert Bender from the 87th District and Slate Senator Jack Welborn from the 13th District, as well as Gov. John Engler, said Ben Healy, a representative of the group. Healy said that since the Barry County Department of Social Services issues a license for the group, be sent a complaint to that local agency, and to the head of the Michigan Department of Social Services in Lansing. All of the contacts will be sent copies of the petitions when they are completed, he Chamber directors1 sign of the times Members of the board of directors of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce pause for a photo next to a sign crafted for them by Hastings High School students. They are (front row, left to right) Vice president and Treasurer, Mike Humphreys; Executive Director. Dixie Stadel-Manshum; President Dorothy Conklin, (second row) co-chairs George Brand, Kan Radant, Bfl Doherty. Oto) Bundy, Carl Schoeaaal (third row) Past President, Tom Kaufman; co-chair* Gena Haas, and Mark Christensen. Not pictured are Fred Jacoba, Ron Beachnau and Stacey Garrison, (for story, turn Io page 2) said. His group is protesting what they contend is a lack of security for the young men in the foster care setting at the farm on East Dowling Road. Healy charged that County Juvenile Court Administrator Robert Nida is responsible for TW pMk to Mad. a.. ■ 9.30 Frifcy. April 9. the program and has been evasive when talking to the group about their concerns Healy outlined several changes called for in the petition, including a notifying system for the neighbors when a teen runs away from the home; making the farm a "secured" instead at an "unsecured* home; notifying the community before the opening of a group foster home; placing no youths in the home who are violent or have committed sex crimes; limiting the number of youths to two al any one time; requiring court appointed relief help for Dennis and Rosemary Witham; having no weapons, alcohol or illegal substances in the home at any time, making the records and files of the young men public with 48 hours notice, and holding the group of Good Friday parents liable for any damage caused by their tenants. Healy said the neighbors of Peach Tree Farm especially are concerned about lack of security. After the home opened last fall, four of the Withams' tenants ran away, and that tUptoti of Ctdtonbxa Hall at the corner upset neighban. "I understand how they feel." Nida said." but they are asking me for promises 1 can't aodakaif. make." "They (the four young men) ran away, they stole a car. and got into further trouble. Three are in a 'secure program* to this day. But I back »ton from de K of C Hall. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 3 think we re doing the right thing keeping See PROTEST. Continued Page 2 HHA Alumni banquet plans being made The Hastings High School Alumni Board has been meeting to plan this year's alumni banquet, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday. June 12, at the high school cafeteria. Included in alumni activities this year will be a tour of the old high school and Central Auditorium. Shown here are Alumni Board members (seated, from left) President Gail Hess. Dorothy Wolfe, Juanita Slocum, Bob Casey. Mike Hook, Don Reid, Dorothy Reid, Robert Mur­ phy. Marjorie Lewis, (standing, from left) Harmon Wilcox, Ronald Conklin, Elizabeth Nevins, Beulah Stauffer, Art Stauffer and Mel Jacobs. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 8. 1993 Community Good Friday service to feature 11 ministers The Community Good Friday Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings from 12:30 to about 2:30 p.m. April 9. For the first time, the service, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will focus on the traditional "Stations of the Cross." Because of the length of the service, worshippers may come and leave at any time during the two hours. The entire service will 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 ie 16 16 16 be broadcast live over WBCII radio Eleven pastors from the Hastings area will lead the service. They are: the Rev. Merlin Pratt (preaching on "Jesus is Condemned to Death"), the Rev. Kay Pratt ("Jesus Takes Up His Cross"), the Rev. Carl Litchfield ("The Cross is l^ud on Simon of Cyrcne"), the Rev. Dan Whalen ("The Women Weep for Jesus"), the Rev. Phil Colbum ("Jesus is Stripped of His Garments ), the Rev. Michael Anton ("Jesus t« t« te it ta it it it ta MATT See this boy behind the wheel... Away to safety you must steal Happy 16th Matt! You're driving now! Don’t worry, I won’t have a cowl Love... Mom Advertise in The Hastings BANNER □11948-8051 Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. 16 ta ta ta ta ta ta ta is Nailed to the Cross"). the Rev. Phil Brown ( Jesus Dies on the Cross”), the Rev. Steve Reid ("Jesus is Taken from the Cross"), and the Rev. Chuck McCabe ("Jest* is Laid in the Tomb"). The Rev. Dan Graybill will offer the closing prayer and the Rev. Kent Keller will serve as the lilurgist. Participating clergy represent 10 churches: Country Chapel (Dowling) and Banfield United Methodist churches. Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Peace Community Church, the Sevcnth-Day Adventist Church. Grace Lutheran Church. First United Methodist Church. Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Free Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church. "The Way of the Cross” is an ancient devotion that was widely observed by pil­ grims to Jerusalem. Normally. Christians offered prayers at a series of places in the Holy City that were associated with Christ's suffering and death. The number of "stations" varied widely but became fixed at 14. Of these, nine are based directly on events recorded in the Gospel. These nine will be the focus of the messages at the Hastings service. The other five stations have been based on inference or other noo-biblical tradition. Each of the nine messages at the service April 9 will last about six minutes. Prayers, the singing of hymns related to the cross and special music will follow each of the messages. A free-will offering will be received for the work of Love Inc. and for the work of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. The Presbyterian Church is located at 231 South Broadway in Haatia^. PROTEST, continued from page 1 these kids in the community,* he said. Nida maintained that in his experience more kids mn away from secure facilities than foster care homes. The philosophy that the group has taken on is completely different that the governor of the state and national authorities, Nida said. "We can't continue to place kids in highcost care. The most efficient and effective programs are those in the community." he stated. If young people are sent to juvenile facilities, he said, problems are not resolved, "and when they come back to their community, they have not dealt with problem*. The governor already has said that the stale will be closing facilities, and the county will have to find alternatives to prisons for juveniles, and that means putting kids who are not threats in the group homes, he added. The program in Barry County is an intensive one with in-house counseling with a therapist coming in on a regular basis. He noted that the Withams are paid $50 per day for each youth, and the cost for a juvenile facility is about $ 125 per youth each day. But Nida sees good in the current dispute. One outcome of the disagreement with the "Dowling Concerned Citizens." is that it forces re-examination of how the process works, he said. "it makes me re-think the program and its direction; I think we are moving in the right Hastings City Bank introduces FULL SERVICE SATURDAY BANKING 1993 APRIL //MtuytCifylSuk. cAoMU lit kwhA.! direction. "I'm impressed that they continue to use the resources available io them in trying to get their philosophy out." he added. "I think it's good that they are exercising their rights." Chamber dinner sold out J-Ad Graphics News Service The annual dinner of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will be held next Thursday. April 15, and is already sold out. reports Chamber President Dorothy Ccnklln. A very active and dedicated board of directors is responsible for many exciting new activities that the group plans for the promotion of the Hastings area, she said. "Also, we have an aggressive diractor In Dixie (Stadel-Mansbum). She's very revitalizing: Il's such a pleasure to work with her and see things getting done," Conklin said. "She is out calling on businenes, recruiting new members, and eventually will meet with all of the members," she added. In the works for the near future Is a community calendar. One of the things that makes projects and activities easier to coordinate is the restructuring of the way various committees Conklin said the new structure was something she has wanted to see for several years, and it was implemented last year. •_ "1ft working just great." she said, "the new structure Is an improvement." ; The board that guides the chamber is a source of pride for Conklin, who wag unanimously elected to the post of president for a second straight one-year term. "We're making a difference, and it’s al! positive. I credit all my board for that." she said. The all-volunteer board has almost 100 Conklin said shows the dedication of the members. "I'm very proud of them," she said. "We encourage all businesaes and even individuals to become members of th^ Effective April 1st, The Hastings Office of Hastings City Bank will offer Full Service Saturday Banking. We’re making banking more convenient for you. chamber, we re all a part of Hastings. ; "I'd like to uy again, that the Hastings Areg Chamber works for the Hastings area; promoting II And, we’re especially proud that Hastings is one of the lop 100 small cities id the country," she said. 7 "We expect to continue to have a growing; active chamber with new Ideas and many activities in the future," she predicted. We're working hard." ' Write us a Letter! LOBBY HOURS: Monday-Thursday Friday....... .... ......... Saturday................. 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ....... 9:00 a.m. - Noon DRIVE-IN HOURS Monday-Thursday.... 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 — Page 3 Gubernatorial candidate speaks to 'First Friday* gathering State Senator Debbie Stebcnou talked about school finance reform, privatization of government agencies and the need for people to work together for the overall good of Michigan at the First Friday Lunch and Learn program April 2. Stabenow. who has announced her can­ didacy for governor as a Democrat against Republican incumbent John Engler, said dif­ ferent groups of people need to work together rather than against one another. Her sentiments echoed those of another Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Howard Wolpe, who spoke to Barry County Democrats March 20 at the annual TrumanJohnson dinner Stabenow accused Engler of not being honest with the people on a number of issues. For example, she said Engler repeatedly has held that he has provided more funding for education while other areas of the budget have been cut. She maintained that the stale is spending less on education by using a state aid formula based on the previous year’s student enrollment counts. Another area is where Engler has reduced spending is social services, she said, conten­ ding that the DSS should be better organized and more efficient. But with funding cuts, it isn’t and won’t be. Stabenow said she doesn't like a lot of the provisions of the new compromise school finance and property tax proposal. However, she said some kind of property tax relief is badly needed and she will support the proposi­ tion that will face voters statewide on Wednesday. June 2. The ballot proposal is a compromise bet­ ween Gov Engler and backers of the Bipar­ tisan Legislative Team (BLT) proposal. BLT proponents wanted a reduction in pro­ perty taxes and an increase in the state income tex. a move that would not have had to face the voters. However, it was likely that Engler would have vetoed the bill. Engler's own proposal to cut property taxes by 20 percent, with no provisions for school funding being made up. appeared to be doom­ ed as well. So the two sides came up with a plan in which all local millage rates are rolled back to a charter level of 18 mills and the funding cut is made up to the schools through an increase in the sales tex. from 4 to 6 percent. The State Constitution says such a proposal must be ap­ proved by voters Stabenow said she was in favor of shifting the property tax to the income tax. but has decided to support the compromise because something must be done.” The senator said she also is alarmed by Engler’s efforts to privatize government agen­ cies. such as the Department of Natural Resources. She maintained that such a move does not improve services, in fact it would result in downgrading such services. On a question about gun control, she said 'Last Supper* drama planned Delton’s Faith United Methodist Church will have its 22nd consecutive annual presentation of the Last Supper at 7 p.m. Good Friday (April 9). Lay men of the church are cast in the roles of Jesus and His disciples for the drama. Each of the performers maintain the same stance on stage except during their turns to speak and when Jesus breaks the bread r.nd passes the cup. The setting depicts Jesus and His disciples as artist Leonardo da Vinci por­ trayed them in his famous I6th century painting. The audience is is invited to share communion at the same time the disciples share with Jesus in the drama. The presentation will be directed by Judy Walkinshaw and music will be pro­ vided by Patti Cline. Patti Harrington. Ken Brown. Tom Hughes and pianist Freida Newman. The Last Supper cast already has per­ formed at Otsego. Lacey. Coldwater and Union City earlier in the holiday season. Tonight at 7 they will perform at Grace United Methodist Church in Lansing. They will conclude the presentation series at their home church in Delton. Community CPR class is April 17 State Senator Debbie Stabenow, shown here at a First Friday forum in December 1991, returned to the series last Friday as a Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate. she believes something must be done to curtail the climbing murder rate, but she said she did not want to oppose outdoor enthusiasts. Stabenow is serving her first term as a state senator She was a state representative from the I anting area for 12 yean before moving to the senate. She serves on the Education. Family Law. Criminal Justice and Corrections. Finance and Government Operations committees in the State Senate. The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. TAX SHIFT MODELS Eggspressly for Easter IWhwipmCnyctftauyuid Cindy CoMtolma Ha ioryoor All ages including children over 6 months for catalog type assignments. Interviewing soon in your area. For ap­ pointment call: centimMd front peso 1 also said he sees the reform as "positive." "Well have additional revenue for at least the next two years, and then increases to the level of the coat of living." Secor said. "Knowing the amount of funding we will have in advance makes it easier to budget," he continued. Not having to go back to the voters for mil­ lage increases also is seen as "positive" for the district. Secor said. "We re making strides toward nuking equi­ table, consistent funding in education," he Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HOW. State St. Hastings 945-9551 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs 9-7; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30 • NOTICE • In observance of Good Friday, April 9th We will be CLOSED from Noon until 3:00 p.m. Srastrniis dTitp Sunk MEMBER FDIC safe and sound bonking Chamber dinner will be April 15 Two generations to share lunch An Intergenerational Lunch will be held today (April 8) al 11:30 a.m. for area senior citizens and Barry County 4-H youths at the Commission on Aging building. 120 North Michigan Ave. The purpose is to introduce 4-Hers to the hobbies and interests of the "60-something" generation. Dessert and sharing will follow the luncheon. The suggested donation is SI. For more information, or to reserve a lunch, call the local COA office al 948-4856. Two local teens to visit Europe Two area teenagers will be among 750 American and European musicians who will take part the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp's 24th annual International Ex­ change program this summer. Hastings High School freshman Angela Sarver and Thomapple Kellogg sophomore Melanie Johnson will be among nearly 300 musical ambassadors to Europe in June and July. Meanwhile, nearly 450 musicians from Germany, Hungary. Denmark. France and Austria will visit Michigan between now and the end of August. The Blue Lake groups louring Europe will include a 94-member symphony or­ chestra, 100-member symphony band, an 84-voice choral ensemble and a 20-member jazz band. The students who will make the trip were selected from more than 1,000 who were auditioned while attending the Blue Lake camp in Muskegon County last summer. Sarver is the daughter of Steve and Judy Sarver of Alto and Johnson is the daughter of Keith and Sherry Johnson of Middleville Barry Community Hospice will celebrate Volunteer Month with its an­ nual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday. April 29. The dinner will be at the First United Methodist Church on West Green Street in Hastings. Entertainment will be provided by the Sweet Adelines of Grand Rapids. Local Hospice officials say they will single out the people who volunteered their time to establish the local organiza­ tion 10 years ago. These “original” volunteers devoted time and efforts to provide care for the terminally ill until 1990. when Barry Community Hospice became a certified program. Anyone who has ever volunteered for Hospice and would like to be a part of the recognition dinner is urged to call the Hospice office at 948-8452 by Wednes­ day. April 14. to confirm a reservation. Parks said. "Let's study it carefully and plan to be part of the decision making process on June 2," he Delton church to mark 100th Gun activist receives award said. Parks encouraged individuals or groups to contact his office for more information. Bob Bender. Stale Representative for the 87lh District, which covers all of Barry County, voted for the compromise proposal. "While the plan is not perfect, it is an honest aid realistic solution to many years of public frustration and political gridlock over escalating property taxes and inadequate school funding." Bender said. "It provides long-awaited help for Michigan property owners, who bear one of the highest property lax burdens in the nation, and school districts where lack of money shamefully Faith United Methodist Church in Delton will observe its 100th anniver­ sary at a special dinner and program Sunday afternoon. April 25. Bishop Donald A. On will speak dur­ ing the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services, and he will be on hand for a special dinner and program afterward. Former members of the church and friends who have moved away also are invited to attend the celebration. The dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. and the program will follow at 1:30. Cake and icc cream will be served after the program. Tickets for the catered dinner will be $5.50 for adults. $2.75 for children ages 5 to 10 and $1 for ages 4 and under. They must be be purchased in advance by Monday. April 12. at the church of­ fice or from Kathryn Mott. For more information, call 623-5400. Paul R. Holzmuller has been selected to receive a Citizen of the Year award from the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He was selected because of his dedica­ tion to efforts to preserve the right of the people to keep and bear arms, as established by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, according to com­ mittee officials. Criteria for selection each year is bas­ ed on activities of individual members, such as being active in local, state and national gun rights issues by writing let­ ters to editors of newspapers, contacting elected officials or appearing for public testimony. The committee is a national organiza­ tion with nearly 500.000 members, as well as more than 130 members of Con­ gress. serving on its National Advisory Council. spends $4,300 per student. Superintendent of Maple Valley Schools Ozzie Parks said the proposal, if passed, will bring equity and stability in funding to the Opportunity for qualified candidate at local community bank. Requires bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting/business/finance. Submit resume to: Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St. Hastings. MI 49058 E.O.E. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will teach a com­ munity CPR class at the chapter office in Hastings, starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. April 17. “Community CPR is one of the classes held on a regular basis here in Barry County.” said local Red Cross Director Karen Despres. She added that there were more than 200 people certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by Red Cross volunteer in­ structors last year. The course will prepare participants to: — Recognize when someone needs CPR. — Give CPR to someone whose heart has stopped. — Use the emergency medical ser­ vices (EMS) system. — Reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack. — Recognize the signals of a heart at­ tack and give first aid to reduce the chance that the victim’s heart will stop. — Reduce the risk of injuries to children and infants. For more information about the classes or about the Red Cross, call the local office at 945-3122 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Alfred and Lorraine Agge of Hastings have been nominated for the Concerned Citizens of the Year award, sponsored by the Citizens Insurance Company of America. The couple are two of about 200 men and women across Michigan nominated by friends, volunteer organizations and business associates for the ward, which recognizes outstanding volunteer service by senior citizens. The Agges were nominated by Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging. Mrs. Agge plays organ at the Hastings Friendship Center, gives senior citizens rides to out-of-town doctors* appoint­ ments and she helped wallpaper the Friendship Center. Her husband delivers meals and sup­ plies to homebound senior citizens and helps as a COA handy man, volunteering to fix a furnace, lay a carpel or hang a coal rack. Ten finalists for the Citizens award will be selected from a panel of judges. The 10 will be announced April 19 at the Senior Summit in East Lansing. Each of the finalists will receive a $500 cash prize and a $500 donation to the charity of his or her choice. Nationally known speaker Peggy Kline will be the speaker at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce annual din­ ner next Thursday. April 15. Kline, who is a resident of Barry County, will talk about the benefits of building communities by building up the people who live in them. She has written articles for such magazines as “Parents.” “Working Mother,” “Family Circus” and “Redbook." She also has appeared on televi­ sion programs such as Sally Jesse Rapheal” and “Sonja Live.” Kline, who is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has advanced training in the development of human potential, serves on the Family Advisory Board for Orc-lda Foods and is a member of the American Association of Therapeutic Humor. She has spoken to audiences across the U.S. The chamber dinner will start at 7 p.m., with cash bar a half hour earlier. For more information about the din­ ner. call the chamber office at 945-2454 or any chamber member. said. Lakewood now levies about 34 mills and MANAGEMENT TRAINEE CONSUMER LOANS OMctS in: News Briefs Agges nominated for special award schools. Parks also said the proposal would "take advantage of the fact that we are a tourist-ori­ ented state that will benefit by the contribu­ tions of our visilon through a larger sales tax. "First readings of the provisions of the new proposal appear to be of deninite benefit to lo­ cal taxpayers, our school and our community," be said. Maple Valley Schools now levies slightly more than 29 mills and spends about $3,100 per student each year. "As one state newspaper pointed out. the challenge now is for the voters to become ed­ ucated regarding the provisions of the new proposal so that they may vote intelligently," shortchanges many students. "I believe most Michigan taxpayers will recognize the honesty and significance in this import an reform plan, and hope they do not focus solely on the sales tax increase." Render said. Hospice plans volunteer dinner WET BASEMENT?Hastings 150 W Court Middlurill. 435 Arlington Bellevue: 115 N. Mam Nashville 203 N Main Caledonia 9265 Cherry Valley Wayland 156 W. Superior Read...The Hastings Banner LENDER TM WBfvproofing Altemtiv |$«ct i«n | 1-800-968-8333 For frw on site inspection EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 Animal officers did a good job with "Max" 3 • Ltllm 7b The Editor: Auto insurance reform has hazards 7b The Editor: After reading the six responses in ‘Public Opinion” about the reduction of auto in­ surance rates. I realized that the majority of Barry County people are unaware of how much they arc giving up for so little. It was stated that only one percent of auto­ related accident victims are considered catastrophic. Guess what? My daughter hap­ pens to be part of this small percentage. As a closed-head injury survivor, she is now eight and one-half years past injury and has surpassed the $1 million (suggested minimum coverage) cap of the new law . (We voted this down as Proposal D in November of 1992.) Fortunately. the new law docs not affect the services that her condition demands. But what are you going to do when you become part of the one percent? First. I hope you or your loved one will not be at fault. Second. I hope the person at fault happens to have assets over and above the million dollars, plus that you will need. You will sue and they may lose possibly a lifetime accumulation of assets attained from frugality and hard work. But. what if there is nothing beyond a million dollars? What are you going to do? Lose all your asrets to proper care and rehabilitation, become a part of the welfare system? And we. through our taxes, w ill pro­ vide the minimum for your loved one. The catastrophic fund only costs us an average of $36 per year for the one percent? Yet I am of the impression that you people arc willing to risk all you own for so little. Presently. I am aware of only four families in Barry County, including mine, that have a loved one who needs constant care and rehabilitation. Not all arc covered by the catastrophic fund provisions. The ones who are not would wish a hundred limes over that they were. And so will you when you become part of the one percent. I’m sure that many opinions were formed because of one-sided education by the legislators. The extra covera/e above $1 million will probably result in p emium increases to offset the rollback. Ask your agent. I’ll bet he or she won’t give you a straight answer. Geri Szczepanek Hastings Let's promote real message of alcohol 7b The Editor: April is designated as Alcohol Awareness Month, and to help "celebrate" this awreness. I would like to share with Barry County residents some eye-opening facts and information about alcohol and its effects: •Alcohol is an addictive drug. It is also a poison, and when consumed heavily, alcohol can cause overdose, coma and death • The purchase and consumption of alcohol is illegal when done by someone under the age of 21. However, results from a 1991 survey showed that one out of every five high school sophomores reported being drunk at least once during a month time period. • It is estimated that over 3.3 million young people under »he age of 20 are already pro­ blem drinkers • Even one drink of alcohol — one beer or one shot — can affect the ability to drive a vehicle. As a matter of fact, every 21 minutes, someone in the United States dies as a result of an alcohol-related vehicle accident — roughly 26.000 people per year. • On average, more than 25 cents of every dollar paid for automobile insurance goes to pay for alcohol-related traffic damages. • At least 50 percent of divorce, domestic violence, and unwanted sexual experiences, like rape or assuah. are alcohol-related. • FAS. or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, is the third greatest cause of mental retardation and preventable birth defects. • The alcohol industry spends at least $4 billion each year to advertise their products and sponsor popular events such as spectator sports, concerts and cultural festivals. It is estimated that children today views over 100.000 alcohol advertisements before they rech age 18. Most of these ads present a glamorized view of drinking, to say the least. I would like to offer some solutions to these problems we face: • Concerned citizens need to use their voice to put an end to lenient drunk driving and minor in possession laws. One solution is to contact our legislators, and ask for the lowering of the legal blood alcohol concentra­ tion level, if not for all drivers, at least for drivers who are breaking two laws — drinking and driving, and drinking under the age of 21. Fourteen states have done just that, including California. Wisconsin and Ohio. Parents need to help matters, too. Providing alcohol for minors is against the law and ex­ tremely dangerous as well. Adolescents can become addicted to alcohol ten times faster than someone in their late twenties or older. Sometimes the best intention, letting teenagers drink at home and confiscating the car keys, only eliminates the potential pro­ blem of drinking and driving, not the risk of All people can examine their drinking behaviors. We can question the "necessity" of alcohol consumption in our social life. Adults (over 21) who choose to drink can make the decision to cut back on their con­ sumption or quit drinking, and can decide to seek safe, alcohol-free transportation. We can seek treatment and support if we need help. We can also rite to the editors of popular magazines and ask them to discontinue alcohol advertising, or at least to limit the amount of such advertisements. Our voice docs matter when we pay the price! Starting with this ..ionth. I ask this com­ munity to help draw the line on alcohol con­ sumption and related problems. Let's draw the line on underage drinking, binge drinking, drunk driving, and drinking during pregnancy. Let’s work to get the real message, "out there” about alcohol. Let's get rid of glamorizing, unrealistic advertisements. Most of all. let’s remember that while alcohol causes its fair share of problems, alcohol can not do anything for us that we can not do for ourselves. Elizabeth Lenz Preventionist Barry County Substance Abuse Services Welborn's view of the schools is on the money 7b The Editor: State Senator Jack Welborn's article. "Voters must insist on school accountability*' that appeared in the March 30 Reminder, is an excellent analysis of the mess our school system is in. I urge all tax-payers to read this article. School teachers, superintendents, board members and MEA officials (teachers union) should frame this and read it daily until they know it by heart! The senator certainly brought forth some very interesting and revealing facts about the school system, teachers' benefits, taxes, etc., that should be an "eye opener” to all taxpayers. We should all be thankful for legislators such as Senator Welborn who are willing to dig into problems and come up with proper solutions. William H. Avery Hastings welfare of Max. that he either he returned to his owner or lie found a new home In the meantime, we learned that the original owner did not was Max returned. The good news came seven days after we took him to the animal shelter A convalescent home in Grand Rapids had contacted the shelter to sec if there was a suitable dog that could be a therapeutic mascot for the residents. and after a trial weekend. Max passed the test. We were overjoyed because in the short time we had known Max. we became attached to him and visited him every day. As a result of Julie's hard work, we wrote the animal shelter staff a “thank you" and made a donation (many more donations arc needed). If the citizens of Barry County, including the county commissioners, the latter of whom we have never met. have not driven into or been inside the shelter recently, you would see the dire need of a paved parking lot and a new shelter building. The parking lot was so Having recently moved to Hastings, my wife and I are not fully aware of all the "in­ house" political power plays that occur in nearly all small communities. If we had not personally met Julie Mitchell several weeks before she was terminated, we would not be writing this letter. We met Miss Mitchell as a result of finding a stray dog one evening while skiing in Yankee Springs. Since we couldnot per­ manently house the large labrador, we took "Max" to the Barry County Animal Shelter, where he was provided food. water, and a warm/safe environment. The first person we met there was Julie, who appeared to be very concerned and knowledgeable of the needs of this breed of dog. We were also impressed with the rest of the staff at the shelter (Lisa. Ace and Van). They all exemplified a caring concern for the dogs and cats sheltered there, with the intent they all receive homes. We were especially concerned for the muddy and full of potholes that we parked outside the gate and walked in. We are not animal rights exremists. yet there is such a thing as being humane to animals. Even Solomon in Proverbs 12:10 stated (his need when he wrote. "A righteous man cares for the needs of his animals." Thank you. once again. Julie and staff, for caring for the needs of Max and many other pets, which are now being taken care of by some happy boy or girl. County commissioners, as far as we can sec it. you blew it big time on this one You local residents who know Julie better than us. I would encourage you to start a petition drive to have her reinstated, that is if she would want to come back. We would heartily sign it. Of course, the best recourse would be for the county commissioners to publicly admit their blunder and offer Julie her position back. Remember, issues like this can cost valuable votes in election years. Terry and Linda Britton Hastings NAFTA hits lowest common denominator To The Editor: Many of our readers will recall elementary school, with students with difficult reading skills being segregated into separate groups. The purpose was to allow those with a higher level of skills to advance at a pace that was challenging to them. The alternative was to teach every student at the same level, which would eventually bring everyone down to the lowest common denominator. The United States is now facing a similar situation in the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico. (NAFTA). First, we are already segregated as to wage rates, living standards, environmental standards and fixxl safety regulations. NAFTA will leave this na­ tion vulnerable to labor exploitation in Mex­ ico, to lax or non-existent environmental stan­ dards and food safety regulations, and to food safety problems, as Mexico uses some 58 pesticides and chemicals not used in the U.S. We understand that other countries have in­ spection methods and food safety standards that differ from ours. We recognize that this is their right. Nevertheless, the American pubic has a right to the cleanest and safest food possible. Only this way can we maintain a quality product. The NAFTA would allow many food pro­ ducts to enter this country from Mexico, much of it uninspected. If high pesticide residues were to be found, our only recourse would be to petition the exporting nation. It would then go befor a panel established to judge the matter. Our own government or in­ spection system could not stop the flow of contaminated food stuff across our borders. Because food is seldom labeled as to coun­ try of origin. American consumers could have little confidence in their food supply. The American farmers would still have to produce under strict and more expensive regulations, making it difficult to compete with an inferior product being imported. This nation's labor force would have to compete with cheap ex­ ploitable Mexican labor. In short, the U.S. would be brought down to the lowest common denominator, which would be Mexico’s labor, environmental and food safety standards. Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings March 13 birthday has its calamities To The Editor: So who’s superstitious? Florida. March 12 and 13. the "storm of the century.” Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilcox of Hastings. Mary Sheilds and Pat Ulrich Howell, former residents of Hastings had planned to play cards Friday evening (the 12th) but by 5 p.m. Mary and Pat were stranded in Mary’s mobil home with water to the calves of their legs. So much for cards at the Wilcoxes’. Warnings flashed over the television of ris­ ing tides and flooding from rain. No storm surge warnings were given, only flooding west of Highway 19 in Newport Richey. Voluntary evacuation advised! By the time the warning was given, it ws already too late. The water was almost to the bottom of our car doors. Pat and I played cards, not knowing if we were going to be blown away by the 50- to 70-mile-per-hour gale winds hitting the trailer. By 2:30 a m. the 13tfi. the wind had subsid­ ed and the rains had quit. The people oversee­ ing the storm in Pasco County decided the worst was over and went home to bed. But at 2 :30 a.m. we knew the worst was just approaching. The rain and wind had stopped, but half an hour later, we heard what sounded like a river outside my door. We had been hit with a storm surge that sent the Gulf of Mexico over the banks. Two blocks south of me. the water was within one foot of the bottom of my mobile home. Pat remarked that I had told her it stopped raining as she looked out the sliding glass doors. As I looked out. I informed her we were now a part of the Gulf of Mexico. My phone then rang and it was Shirley Wilcox. She had just called my neighbor on the north side of my trailer to wake them up and tell them Roy was holding the roof of their carport off their new car. The neighbors rushed to their door and screamed at Roy to drop the roof, but the words were barely out of their mouths when a gust of wind whipped it out of Roy's hands and it flew over his head, landing behind him in the neighbors' front yard. At Green Key Road, three-fourths miles north of me. people woke up with water com­ ing into their beds. Boats rescued 40 some people. Meanwhile. Pat wished me happy 65th bir­ thday (March 13). Our plans had been to go to Seminole Indian Bingo, where some games reach as high as $90,000. Sweko Silcox will tell you of my getting a traffic ticket on one birthday as we made the usual left turn in Battle Creek to go to bingo. They had made it a "no left turn." The next birthday, on my way home from bingo al the Avalon. I was pulled over and my driver’s license checked. They gave me a ticket for an expired license, which 1 paid. Later. I realized it didn't expire until midnight. The following year a group of us played bingo at The Moose Lodge on my birthday and decided we'd all go to the American Legion and play cards. Three steps from the bottom I fell and fractured my ankle and they carried me home. No I’m not superstitious but Pat informed me as she headed home to Florida that she wasn't coming near me on another of my birthdays. As for me, on March 13. 1994, I’m calling 911 to request the fire department rescue squad and any other emergency squads available to park outside my door! Greetings from Florida. Birthday party anyone? Map- j Shields Former Hastings resident Animal control officer's evaluation lacking To The Editor: 1 believe it is time for some answers from our commissioners. Julie Mitchell was terminated as chief animal control officer on March 16. The com­ missioners would not say al tht time why. Julie was suspended from her duties on March 9. The suspension was said to be based on a poor evaluation made by the commis­ sioners. But what did the evaluation consist of? Did it cover Mitchell’s dealings with the public? 1. my wife, and my daughters had numerous visits with Julie and her staff (Lisa Steward and Ace Randall) and thought they were all very pleasant to deal with. Julie per­ sonally talked my parents. "Pete" and Margie Dull, into adopting "Brandy" (their dog), who Pete says is "the best dog they’ve ever had ” (evidently Julie know her animals). Did the evaluation cover her dealings with her subordinates? The two workers I talked to (Lisa and Ace) said Julie was very good to work under. Did the evaluation cover the numerous calls on stray dogs, like the 100-plus pound rotweiler that showed up at Earl and Betty Mcllvains? Julie had to deal with this dog alone (as usual) because for two months she was the only control officer on call 24 hours a day (talk about loyalty and devotion to your job and duty!) Did the evaluation consider that because of the efforts ot Julie Mitchell and John Gates (the ex-director, terminated without an ex­ planation) the animals at the shelter are all fed with food supplied strictly through donations? No, 1 do not believe the commissioners' evaluation consisted of any of these very im­ portant questiosn. If they had considered all these questions. Julie would have warranted a promotion and pay raise, instead of termina­ tion without pay. I believe it’s time the commissioners answered these questions with some facts and dates pertinent to Julie’s situation. I hope for their sake their decisions were not based on political reasons because we need top quality county employees like Julie Mitchell a whole lot more than we need more politics. James. Tammy Tasha and Teri Dull Hastings Mr. Businessman: Reach your local market PRIOR to the weekend with advertising in The Hastings Banner! Call 948-8051 Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. addiction. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacob* President Stephan Jacob* Treasurer Public Opinion1 What do you do for Easter? The Eaartr weanu ia fart approaching, and the holiday means a lot of different thiap to diffcnat people. What do you do for Earter? John Jacob* Vice President Frederic Jacob* Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Ednor) Barbara Gall Sue Hrcktey Nick Hoffman .lean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday Ba m lo 5 M pm. Saturday 8 a nt - Noor Scott Ommen Denise Howeil Jerry Johnson Phylis Bowers JaffSctare*, $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Brian Cattu*. Derid Gay, Marty Landes, Lake Odeean: Haattogs: *T eat candy, find Subscription Rates: S13 per year m Barry County Jeutoe Ctotre*. Earter egp and go to church." “We go out atu find “I eat candy and leave food out for the Earter “I color egp the night before. The Earter bunny "I eat candy, lota of candy. I color egp, lot bunny." hides them and we get sof egp." "We open Easter egp from the Easter bunny — if he hides them — and go thtnp, and Dad goes out fir* to make sure the bun­ to church." ny is gone. We find die presents in the Easter Barter butny catrots." basket." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 — Page 5 From Congressman Peter Hoekstra: The time for reform is now in Congress For many years, there has been much talk and little action to reform the U.S. Congress Many high-minded people have proposed well-intentioned ideas, but reform has been an elusive commodity in Washington. D.C. But in the elections of 1992. voters showed a true wish for change and that attitude is what led — in large measure — to the election of 110 new members of Congress, including me, last fall. We. Republicans and Democrats alike, were elected to return to Congress a level of trust that has severely eroded over the past several years, and to make the system work again. We must also get Congress to more ef­ fectively meet the needs of the people. The freshmen have already made their presence known on Capitol Hill. Much to the surprise of the House leadership, freshmen on both sides of the aisle helped to eliminate four House Select Committees, saving a total of $2.7 million annually. House leaders were surprised when members, led by the freshmen, defeated a motion to continue the Select Committee on Narcotics, then pulled similar motions on Select Committees on Ag­ ing. Children and Hunger rather than face defeat again. Funding for these committees lapsed March 31. Now it’s time for u« to push forward with reform. On March 30. I joined the 46 other Republican freshmen in introducing a package of proposals that would go far to reform Con­ gress, and get it working the way it was in­ tended. Some of these arc not new ideas, but arc now supported en masse by the 47 freshmen Republicans Nineteen proposals are divided among organizational, procedural and fiscal reforms. A separate package dealing with campaign finance reforms will be introduced later. Among the proposed reforms are: • Balanced Budget Amendment: To require the federal government to not spend any more than it takes in as revenue. State and local governments have operated in this man­ ner for years and there is no reason the federal government shouldn’t have to do the same. Only by doing this can we be assured that the days of deficit spending will be ended. • Line-Item Veto: To give the President the power to veto any spending provision in the congressional budget plan II would allow the President to strike out any so-called pork bar­ rel spending on a case-by-case basis, while allowing Congress to override that decision with a two-thirds majority. Governors of 43 states already have this power. • Term Limits: To limit the time people can serve in Congress on a nationwide basis. The more time I spend on Capitol Hill makes me realize how appealing this life can be and how dangerous that appeal can be. But only nationwide term limits that treat all states the same can be effective. Without uniform limts, states without limits are going to gain an un­ fair advantage in Congress over states like Michigan, which have limits. • Reduce the number of committees and subcommittees: There is still much waste in the structure of Congress. There are a total of 22 standing committees and 119 associated subcommittees, many of which have overlap­ ping and duplicate functions. By reducing the number of committees and subcommittees, we can cut staff and structural costs and streamline the legislative process. Letters • Reduce a two-thirds vote to bring a clos­ ed rule to the floor: On every major bill so far this year, it has come to the floor with a closed rule, meaning debate time is limited and the number and kinds of amendments allowed are limited. We need to open up the process to allow all members of Congress to participate in the decision-making process. • Make all laws apply to Congress: One of the most surprising things 1 have learned is that Congress exempts itself from most of the laws it passes. The justification is separation of powers, because it is the executive branch that administers the laws passed by Congress and the judicial branch that judges disputes over compliance. Thus, Congress doesn’t have to abide by Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Equal Employment Act and. unbelievably, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. This lawless attitude is inexcusable and unnecessary. These proposals are steps in the right direc­ tion. but I am ready to propose even more radical changes. We know that many of these reforms have wide public acceptance, but Congress refuses to act, even to bring them to the floor for a vote. That's why my staff and I are preparing legislation that would give voters the ability to petition the federal government more effectively. Through an initiative and referendum system much like Michigan now has. I would like to see democracy brought closer to the people without undermining the basic representative form of government that has served this nation for more than 200 years. It is my hope that by offering these reforms now, we can make some substantial positive changes to the way our government does business. But if leaders in Congress oppose these changes, at least we will lay the ground­ work for change in the future. jletters Bender should back 'Informed Consent1 7b The Editor: In vain, I looked for Stale Rep. Bob Bender at the Michigan Right To Life Legislative Day in Lansing March 3G. ■ I did. however, hear a great report and an encouraging message from our Stale Senator. Jack Welborn concerning legislation now before the Senate (SB 384) and the House (HB 4260) on "Informed Consent." bringing reasonable controls and realistic choices to the women in Michigan. After following Bender’s previous voting record and statements on Right To Life issues. I have great concern and thousands of citizens in the 87th District are hoping he doesn’t repeat his performance of last year’s SB 141, "Informed Consent." in that he has been credited by some to have tipped the balance toward killing the bill in the Michigan House of Representatives. Both Representatives Jack Horton and Alan Cropsey. from neighboring districts, were at the Legislative Day doings and gave me their personal assurances that they were strongly supporting HB4620. Even with Bender’s pro-choice leanings, this legislation is something he could vote for because it is reasonable, kind, protective, ac­ countable and encourages women to make an “informed” choice. Only a strong pro­ abortionist would vote against this proposed legislation. Bender should remember, the next cam­ paign is less than a year away and the voting record of our representative will be the main topic of conversation. Ron L. Stevenson Ionia EDITOR’S NOTE: Stevenson ran against Bender unsuccessfully in 1992 GOP primary for the 87th District seat. A solution to animal shelter problem? 7b the Editor: Can you stand one more "animal shelter" letter? I was talking with a friend about the re­ cent publicity about the firing of Julie Mitchell from the animal shelter. She said. "New York City has the World Trade Center bomb­ ing and Hastings has the animal shelter..." 1 laughed at her remark, but I can’t help .wondering why people are taking "sides" in this matter Is it possible that both ladies could A series of events led to discharge To the Editor: 1 decided to respond after reading the March 25 Banner regarding the letters on the discharge of Julie Mitchell. I’ve known Barry County Commissioners Ethel Boze for many years and seriously doubt that you could find a more honest and dedicated person to serve. She does her . homeowrk well before making a decision. To suggest that commissioner's Boze and Wenger would recommend firing someone Common sense tells me that there was a series of events that led up to discharge, not just one Julie Mitchell and her friends think she was wrongfully discharged. Apparently the com­ missioners and others throughout the county think differently. 1 assume that Julie’s case will go to arbitra­ tion. The arbitrator will not be impressed with letters to the editor, name calling, and accusa­ tions. Facts presented by both «tdes will be Adding to debt isn't deficit reduction 7b The Editor: When I came to Washington, all of the talk was about reducing the deficit. All of the freshmen talked about curtailing spending. However, this has not happened. Instead, the House just passed a joint resolution to add $2 trillion to the federal debt over the next five years. Today, the debt ceiling for the United States government is $4.1 trillion. In five years, the total debt of the Uqilqd Stales Government will be $6.2 trillion. This is not the debt if things go wrong; this is the debt in five years if everything in the congressional budget plan goes right! Just take a few seconds to compare this target to 12 years ago. From 1981 to 1986, the debt ceiling increased $1.2 trillion. Under this budget, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, the debt ceiling will increase $2 trillion in five and one-half years, to $6.2 be right (or wrong)? I have seen valid points expressed in defense of both Julie and Pam Ronchetti. In my dealings with the animal shelter I have never had a complaint about either of the animal control officers. They both gave me good, friendly service. The secretary is plea­ sant and efficient and the other people on various jobs around the shelter seem to know what they’re doing, too. Being very perplexed about the matter. I decided to seek the opinion of a counselor. When I talked to my MSW friend, he pondered the question awhile and finally said. "Put Julie on one end of the shelter; put Pam on the other end...let all the animals loose; and whichever person most of the animals run to. is the good guy.*’ Sounds like a plan to me! Debi Richardson. Hastings trillion. Increasing spending and increasing the debt is political!* difficult. The majority party has resorted to using obscure House rules to allow increases in tie debt ceiling without a separate vote. Just this week, language was tucked away in the budget resolution that stated with passage of this resolution the bill to increase the debt ceiling for next year would also be Members of Congress should seriously deal with the deficit. The fact is, with the largest tax increase in this country's history. Con­ gress is not controlling spending. Adding $2 trillion of debt to $4.1 trillion of debt is not deficit reduction. HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green St., Hostings | | dBj-ZA/Jrj MAUNDY THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M. Seder Meal & Lord's Supper (Call church to reserve 946-9574) EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 8: 45 9: 30 10:30 11 00 A.M............................ Sunrise Service AM......................... Easter Breakfast A.M......................... Sunday School A.M..................Coffee & Fellowship A.M......................... Worship Service REV. PHILIP L BROWN, PASTOR heard. If she can convince the arbitrator that she has been gneviously wronged, she will get her job back. If not. color her gone. It’s that James A. Rice Rapid River. Mich. Legal Notices FOR SALE BY OWNER Fite No. 93-21117-NC In the matter of Scott Frederic Weww Social Security No. 366-80-1894. the probate courtroom. 220 W. 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Their money, combined with that of thousands of other investors, furnishes the capital for private enterprise. Common slock ownership makes shareholders pan owners and. therefore, panicipants in the company's gains or losses. Historically, owners of common stock have fared better over the long haul than owners of bonds or savings vehicles. Long-term periods are typically used when comparing common stock to other investments because, longer periods tend to be a better indicator of an in­ vestment’s overall performance. For exam­ ple. based on total returns of the SAP 500 Composite Index during 65 one-year holding periods ending Dec.31. 1991. your odds of a positive return in any holding period were 70 percent. Increase your holding period to 15 years, and your odds of a positive return were 100 percent. Past performance is no guarantee of the future, but most investment advisers stress a long-term strategy when recommen­ ding common stocks or stock mutual funds to their clients. In spite of the historical returns. U.S. business often focuses on "short-term results rather than long-term growth." according to a recent article in the Miami Herald. For exam­ ple. institutional investors, who own about 60 percent of all stock in U.S. companies, are re­ quired to spread their investment risk, accor­ ding to professor Michael Porter of the Har­ vard Business School. Therefore, they typically hold their stock ownership in any company to no more than I percent and usual­ ly hold their investments an average of 1.9 years. This forces companies to focus on short-term results. Porter’s solution to this is to allow institu­ tions to "buy large slakes in corporations and sit on their boards." He claim, this would en­ courage institutions to become long-term owners rather than short-term investors. There is strong opposition to this sugges­ tion. writes Bradlee Perry, in The Babson Staff Letter, it is argued that under Porter’s BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! proposal, institutions would command unfair voting advantage on corporate boards. Although mutual funds are considered institu­ tional investors, the Federal Reserve Board classifies them as individual owners for statistical purposes. As a result. S12.1 trillion, or 70 percent, of the $17.3 trillion in total financial assets in this country are classified as belonging to individuals, which may be misleading. Regardless of whether Porter's suggestion for effecting a longer term view of stock ownership among institutional investors becomes reality, common stocks have proved to be one of the better long-term investments for individual investors. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 577. Ameritech 787. Anheuser-Busch 517. Chrysler 407. Clark Equipment 227. CMS Energy 197. Coca Cola 397. Dow Chemical 507. Exxon 677. Family Dollar 18 Ford 537. General Motors 387. Great Lakes Bancorp 147. Hastings Mfg. 28 IBM 52 JCPenney 847. Johnson & Johnson 397. Kmart 227. Kellogg Company 57s/. McDonald's 507. Sears 507. Southeast Mich. Gas 207. Spartan Motors 25'/. Upjohn 287. Gold $337.40 Silver $3.85 Dow Jones 3377.00 Volume 291,000,000 Change — + 17. -27. + 17. —7. + 7. -37. -7. 4;. + 17. ♦ 7. + 7. -17. + 17. "**4s/a —2 -17. —37. —2s/. —47. + 7. —17. —17. +.70 +.07 —80 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION jod Hastings RsnwTder • Hastings Waaksndsr • Communay Advoor • Battle Creek Mapis Vrtey News 7 DAYS-A-WEEK 948-4450 Pennock Employee of the Month... CRAIG JONES Crnip Jeeee, Staff Pharmact: on first shift, has been selected by the Employee Committee of Pennock Hospital as started working at Pennock Hospital in September. 1987 as a Staff Riarmacist In this position. Craig must perform all the basic professional pharmaceutical and clinical functions, and maintain adequate control over the proper use. administration, and mon»“Hna all drugs used by the hospital, in accordance with the physicians' orders It is important for him to properly utilize the computerized Patient Profile System to compound, prepare, and dispense medications according to regulations, checking for incompatibilities with other medications or drug allergies for that patient If any problems or questions arise. Craig must alert the physician to this effect He also keeps track of drug stock to maintain an adequate and fresh supply, and provides drug information and consultation to members of the medical staff and other appropriate hospital personnel Craig is actively involved in the Pharmacy Department Patient Teaching Programs, and responds to “stat” caBs to provide medications or information, as the situation requires Everyone hkes to work with Craig when it's busy, as he completes not only his own work, but has time to help everyone else, too The person working on second shift enjoys following Craig's shift because he always finishes his work as well as some of the next shift's work! He ts dependable and always here early, and he has a good professional rapport with the physicians as well as Nursing Staff Craig is a valuable employee who helps to keep the standard of patient care at Pennock Hospital very high, and ts deserving of this recognition for his contributions PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St., Hastings Ph.(616)945-3451 inmmg tn«n> Notice is hereby given that the Private Industry Council and Chief Elected Officials of the Barry, Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Area have developed Job Train­ ing Plans for Program Year 1983, provided under Titles IIA and Title ll-C of the Job Training Partnership Act and Title III of the Economic Dislocation and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act. The Title IIA Job Training Han describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvantaged population who are experiencing barriers in obtaining employment. Funding requested is $824,786, for the period of July 1, 1993, through June 30, 1994. The activities planned are: 1) On-theJob Training; 2) Occupational Skills Training; 3) Employability Assessment; 4) Employment Motivation; 5) Hard-to-Serve Training; and 6) Job development placement services. The projected number of persons to receive job training services under the Title IIA Ran is 300. The Title ll-C Job Training Plan describes the activities and services for the plan period which are designed to serve targeted segments of the economically disadvan­ taged youth population, ages 16-21. Funding requested is $584,928 for the period of July 1,1993 through June 30, 1994. The program will serve 50% in-school youth and 50% out-of-school youth. The planned activities Include: 1) assessment; 2) entry employment experience; 3) limited Internships in the private sector, 4) youth employment competency training; 5) occupational skills training; and 6) job development and placement services. Approximate­ ly 200 youth will be served. The Title III Job Training Plan describes the activities and services which are designed to serve 100 workers dislocated as a result of plant closings or mass layoffs. Funding requested is $356,239, for the period of July 1. 1993, through June 30,1994. The planned activities are: 1) Assessment; 2) Basic Readjustment Services; 3) Retrain­ ing (including occupational skills training and on-the-job training); and 4) Job Placement Assistance. The Job Train­ ing Ran also includes mechanisms to facilitate “rapid response" In the event of local layoffs and plant closings. The Master Ran serves as the long term agreement between the Department of Labor and Mid Counties Employment A Training Consortium, Inc. The document contains demographic data, updated labor market information, projected unemployment rates, occupational information, and administrative policies and procedures such as equal opportunity and affirmative action plans. The Title IIA, Title ll-C, Title III Job Trailing Hans and Master Ran Summary will be available tor public Inspec­ tion on April 12,1993, at major libraries in Barry, Branch and Calhoun Ciunties. The Rans will be available for public review at the Barry County Building, Clerk's Office, 220 West State Street in Hastings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In Branch County, the Plans can be inspected at the Branch County Building, County Clerk's Office, 31 Division Street in Coldwater, between the hours of 900 a.m. and 5D0 p.m. The Job Training Rans will be available for public review between the hours of 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Calhoun County Building, Clerk's Office, 315 West Green Street in Marshall. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the information contained in the Job Training Rans will be made available in alternative format (large type, audio tape, etc.) upon special request received at the office listed below. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and/or Chief Elected Official, in care of Mid Counties Employment and Training Con­ sortium, Inc., P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Michigan 49016. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 Thornapple River cleanup is May 1-2 Mobile home damaged by 2 fires in same day Two fires at the same residence Monday destroyed a storage shed and damaged a nx> bile home, firefighters from the Hastings Fire Department report. The first Tire started at about 8:30 a.m. in the 10-square-foot storage shed next to the mobile home at 605 Gaskill Road. Firefighters said the owner of the home. Raymond Hamm, discovered the fire and reported it. It took firefighters an hour to put out the blaze and they said the storage shed was a to­ tal loss. At around 4 p.m. the same day. the mobile home at the residence caught fire. Hastings firefighters again responded to the alarm and said it look them an hour and a half to put out the fire. The second fire extensively damaged a bed­ room of the home, firefighters said. No one was reported injured in either inci­ dent. Firefighters said the causes of the fires are still under investigation. They said they be­ lieve the second fire could have been caused by excessive heat from the shed fire which may have weakened electrical wiring in the mobile home, causing a short. Firefighters did not have an estimate of damage from the blaze, but said the owners did have insurance. The victims reportedly are staying at a daughter's home until they can repair the dam­ age to their home and move back in. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Area WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coms Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. April 11 - 6:00 Holly Commuion. Easier Breakfast. Egg Hunt (no church school); 10:45 Holy Com­ munion. Maundy Thursday. April 8 - 7:30 Holy Communion. Good Fri­ day. April 9 - 9:30 Crosswalk (community invited); 7:30 worship. Saturday. April 10 - 2:00 Choraliers; 3:00 Adult Class; 7:00 Vigil. Monday. April 12 7:00 Women of Faith Bible St. Tuesday. April 13 - 10 00 Journey of Faith. 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. April 14 - 10:00 Wordwatchers. 7-00SCS Suff INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffesoa Hall, porner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-31 IS Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964 7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. • Morning Worship; 5:30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and HOPE UNITED METHODIST CWUfeCH. M 37 South at M 79 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 day morving 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11 00 a.m.. Morning Wor ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. B—fifld. Michigan. Services 10 a m. each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Boa 42. Bedford. Mkh 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Coda? School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 6: 00p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m.. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglkan Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIBiT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easier Sunrise Service; 9:30 and 11:00 Monung Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting Tuesday 7:00 Deacon's meeting. Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8:00 Concern Group fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quad*. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pasaor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodlanu. 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shorkey, Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all 11«) a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 and ll:!5. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GOD. 1674 West Stale Rond. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all agrt. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuncry provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL NOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan In support of National River Cleanup Week, the Thornapple River Watershed Group is recruiting participants in a river cleanup and canoe trip the weekend of May I and 2. Thomapple River Watershed Group Presi­ dent Todd Dammcn explains. “This is a great opportunity to contribute to a very worthwhile environmental cause. We want people to put teams together of families, friends, scout packs, church groups, etc., to cover any chosen stretch of the river by foot or canoe. ” For more information call one of the following group members to line up support such as transportation, canoes, trashbags, lunch, etc: Todd Dammcn. 948-4115 Hastings; Nancy Bell, 676-9318 Ada; and Renee Van Houten. 698-7676 Caledonia. The April Thornapple River Watershed Group membership meeting. Tuesday. April 13. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public High School Lecture Hall for a slide show presenta­ tion “Grand River Expedition *90 from the bow of a Voyageur Canoe." and more details on the cleanup. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHVRCH. 805 S. Jetierwn Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer. call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. (Pastor Colburn will speak), and Sabbath School at 10: 50 a.m. (for ail ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m The community is invited. Church Board meets after Prayer Meeting this Tuesday, the 13th. at 8:10 p.m. A seminar entitl­ ed "Learning to Love*' will con­ tinue Sabbath. April 10. The seminar each Sabbath from April 3 through May I (excluding April 17) will include the morning sermon and an afternoon session. "Spring Fltnj" talent show is set for April 18. at 6.00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. Will you provide some talent? Our Community Service Censer, 502 E. Green Streu. pro­ vides good quality, clean used Hastings firefighters battled two fires al 605 Gaskill Road Monday Here, firefighters subdue the first blaze around 8:30 a m. which destroyed a storage shed A fire later in the day damaged the mobile home beside the shed. The causes of the fires are still under investigation. ( Area OBITUARIES I__ people in and around the Hastings HASTINGS - Lucille H. (Heivie) Geerin, pointment at 945-2361 if you arc in need. Donations of only clean and 89, a Hastings foster cate resident for five years and formerly of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March31,1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Geesin wu bom on August 22, 1903 in during the business hours noted HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS: Church School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10.30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. EASTER SUNDAY APRIL II SCHEDULE: Sunrise Service 8:00 a.m.; Easier Breakfast 8:45 a.m.; Church School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Mon­ day thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9.-00 a.m. Thursday. April 8 - Maundy Thursday Seder Friday. April 9 - Visually 1m- a.m.; Community Good Friday Ser­ vice at Presbyterian Church 12:30 to 2.-00 p.m. Tuesday. April 13 Hi-Nooners Potluck and Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. April 14 Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 noon (child care available). Thurs­ day. April 15 - Conference U.M. Women "Disciplines of the Heart" (luncheon and workshops) 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. April Cass County, Indiana, to John and Hattie (Williams) Heivie. She came to Michigan in 1918 and had lived in Battle Creek since 1923. Several years ago, she sold sheet music and played the piano at the old Kresge Five and Dime Store. She later worked at Montgomery Ward and Sears and Roebuck. Her marriage to Lyle Strickland ended in divorce in 1922. She married Ralph E. Geesin on June 12, 1926. He died March 27, 1986. Mrs. Geesin also wu preceded in death by a sister, Lovelie Miller. Surviving is a niece, Carol Harbin of Hastings. Services were held Saturday, April 3 in the Chapel at Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Farley-Estes Funeral Home. Douglas Michael Willshire s CALEDONIA - Douglas Michael Willshire, 34, of 7g07 Noftke Drive, Caledonia, pasaed away Friday, March 26, 1993 at his home. Mr. Willshire wu bom on January 15,1959 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Fred M. and Marlene A. (Gramza) Willshire. He is survived by his brothers, Brian and Stacey Willshire, Gregory M. and Renee Will­ shire; special little sister, Kelsey Jo; grand­ mothers: Sophia Willshire and Marie Gramza; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian burial wu held Sunday, March 28, al Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father James C. Cusack celebrant Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Respite Center or Holy Family Bell Fund. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m.; Friends Group Mysttry Evening 7:30 p.m. Sunday. April 18 - Sun­ day School Roller Skating 2:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship Bowling 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. April 20 U.M. Men Dinner and Program 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. April 23 and 24 - MLHI Youth Fellowship 12 Hour Paint-A-Thon. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vice* Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series "Dues God Exist?’* on Wednesday eve. 7pm "Children at Risk" video series on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 p m (repeat showing) Sunday. March 28 CALEDONIA - Betty June Smith, 65, of 5660 108th, Caledonia, passed away Friday, March 26, 1993 at Cumberland Manor in Lowell. Mrs. Smith wu boro on August 19,1927 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Fritz and Nelli : (Ellis) Schultz. She wu a Homemaker. Mrs. Smith is survived by children: Tom and Donna Buarabski, Mike and Jan Basarabski. John and Roni Buarabski; seven grandchil­ dren; brothers and sisters: Richard and Helen Finkbeiner, Delores and Carl Nielsen, Helen and Roy Forbes; many other relatives and friends. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Donald in 1990. Memorial services were held Monday, March 29, at Bowne Center United Methodist Church with Reverend Richard Beach officiat­ ing. Burial at Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Frances S. Misak | Lucille H. Greesin |Dorothy Chilcote| MIDDLEVILLE - Dorothy Chilcote, 89, of 8011 108th St, Middleville, passed away Sunday, March 28, 1993 at Lowell Medical Care Center in Lowell. She wu bom on May 9,1903 in Bitely, the daughter of George and Fannie (David) Curtice. She worked in the laundry at Butterworth Hospital. Mrs. Chilcote is survived by her children: George and Betty Fountain of Ida, Bruce and Phyllis Fountain of Caledonia, Dale Fountain of Grand Rapids, Floyd and Sherry Herring of Kansu City, Missouri; stepson Kenneth Chil­ cote of Coldwater, Kansu; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Chilcote were held Wednesday. March 31 with Reverend Bruce Brown officiating. Burial at Curtice Cemetery in Bitely. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Chapel. Caledonia. Arthur B. Smalley _______ Betty June Smith_______ Richard E. Taylor_______ | HOUGHTON LAKE - Richard E. Taylor, 70. of Houghton Lake, died March 31,1993 at Bortz Health Care Center in West Branch after a brief illness. Mr. Taylor was born on March 16, 1923 in Sunfield, the son of Carrel and Nellie Taylor (Trim). On August 13, 1953 he married Dorothy Ringwald in Maywood, Illinois, she preceded him in death in 1983. He was employed with the Ford Motor Company as a Skilled Trade, and is currently retired, he was past president of the Detroit Association for the Deaf, and founded and was past president of the Nonh American Snowmo­ bile Association for the Deaf. Surviving are his daughter, Sherry (Jack) Bingham of Brighton; two sons, Tyrone and Dean both of California; grandson. Brad Bing­ ham and great-grandson, Derek Bingham. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 3 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Ward D. Pierce of the Lakewood United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was at the Sunfield Cemetery. I MIDDLEVILLE - Frances S. Misak. 83, passed away Sunday, April 4,1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Misak wu bora on September 26,1909 at Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Panek) Podraza. She wu married to John Misak Jr. on August 22, 1936 at Chicago, Illinois. She wu a member of Sts. Cyril and Metho­ dius Church, and the Alter Society. Mrs. Misak is survived by her husband, John Misak, Jr.; two daughters, Elaine M. Misak of Grand Rapids, Janette M. (Timothy) Oiexa of Grand Rapids; two sisters. Emily (Stanley) Druss of Chicago, Josephine (Henry) Mali­ nowski of Qiicago; one brother, Eugene (Angeline) Podraza of Oregon; several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial wu held Wednes­ day, April 8 al Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Gun Lake with Father Gary W. Pamment u Celebrant Interment Church Cemetery. Scripture service wu held Tuesday, April 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church or a charity of one’s choice. I MIDDLEVILLE - Arthur B. Smalley, 84, passed away Friday, April 2,1993 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Smalley wu born on August 6.1908 in Marshall, the son of Rollo and Ruth (Brewer) Smalley. He wu raised in Kalamazoo, and attended Western Michigan Teachers College, graduat­ ing with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Arts. He was married to Lucille (Alger) Smalley on October 15, 1933 at Kalamazoo. She preceded him in death November 3,1980. His second marriage to Verna Hollinger on March 1, 1982 at Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Smalley wu employed for 34 years at Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville u a high school teacher from 1936 to his retire­ ment in 1970. He wu a member of the Parmelee United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Avon Park. Floods. MEA (Teachers Organization). He enjoyed spending his winters in Avon Park, Florida. Mr. Smalley is survived by his wife, Verna M. Smalley; two sons, Robert (Phyllis) Smal­ ley of Vicksburg, James (Carol) Smalley of Plainwell; one step-son Larry (Denise) Hollin­ ger of Sarasota, Florida; six granlchildren, Eric, Marc and Sally Smalley, Julie Fiebiger, Shawn and Kyle Smalley; two great­ grandchildren, Brandon and Mitchell Fiebiger; three step-grandchildren, Jill Cookerly, Laura and Brad Hollinger; four step-great­ grandchildren. Christopher Ortloff, Loren Cookerly, Brittney and Derek Hollinger, one sister, Mrs. Bert (Mary) Diephius of South Haven. He was preceded in death by his fust wife, Lucille A. Smalley. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 am at Parmelee United. Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parmelee United Methodist Church, Middleville. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville.______________________ Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. |Leonard S. Irwin, Sr.| MIDDLEVILLE - Leonard S. Irwin, Sr., 75, passed away Saturday, April 3, 1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hutings. Mr. Irwin wu bora on September 23,1917 at Petoskey, the son of Jefferson Davis and (Bertha Mae Bracket) Irwin. He wu raised in Kalamazoo and attended and graduated from Kalamazoo schools. He wu married to Trilby E. Kinsey on Janu­ ary 29, 1939. He wu a Tool and Die Maker, retiring in 1982. Mr. Irwin wu a member of the Otsego VE.W. Post 3030. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He enjoyed his cabin cruiser and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife, Trilby E. Irwin; one son. Leonard (Harleen) Irwin, Jr. of Middleville; one daughter, Bonnie Good of Traverse City; five grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Iva Norcross of Kalamazoo, Beulah Reeder of Seattle, Washington; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Brace Stewart officiating. Burial at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. ______ Edward E. Adgate______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Edward E. Adgate, 69. passed away Monday, April 5, 1993 at home. Mr. Adgate is survived by his wife, Adeline C. Adgate; three sons, Ward Adgate of Hast­ ings, Samson (Gay Lynn) Adgate of Middlevil­ le, Barney (Debra) Adgate of Traverse City; three daughters, Spring (Clay) Snyder of Middleville, Cheryl Straub of Middleville, Billie (Scott) Vander Woude of Middleville; four grandchildren, Amanda. Joshua, Alexand­ ra, Daniel; three brothers, Robert. Roy and Billy Adgate all of Middleville. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Adgate. Services were held with the family at home. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Here's What Wre Doing About It 1 2 THE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY is constantly and thoroughly tested. BLOOD BANKS HAVE ADDED FIVE ADDITIONAL SCREENING TESTS for infectious diseases since 1985 to increase safety. Seven separate screening tests are now conducted on each unit of blood donated, including tests for AIDS, hepatitis and syphilis. THE U.S. DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF BLOOD. While protecting it against infectious diseases is of primary concern, maintaining an adequate supply of safe blood has become increasingly important as donors receive more scrutiny. 3 BEFORE DONATING BLOOD, EACH DONOR IS ASKED MULTIPLE QUESTIONS about high-risk behavior that would disqualify donations. 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES USED TO DRAW BLOOD ARE NEVER REUSED. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious dis­ eases when donating blood. 5 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO Bl OOD TRANSFUSIONS, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 6 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO GIVE BLOOD for the 4 million people who depend on blood transfusions each year. 7 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 — Page 7 Social News... 'Cross Walk' planned for Good Friday The annual “Cross Walk" will start at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot In Hastings at 9:30 a.m. Good Fri­ day, April 9. Those who would like to participate must walk along silently, reflecting the meaning of Christ’s journey with the cross before he was crucified. Participants also are asked to arrange their ownb transportation from the Knights of Columbus Hall, which will be the conclusion of the walk. Spurgeon-Walton united in marriage Barbers celebrate 25th anniversary Mary E. Walton and James J. Spurgeon were married by Judge Richard Shuster on March 6. 1993. at the histone Charlton Park Church. The church was decorated with candelabra and silk roses twined with ivy. Lucille Hecker played the historic pump organ. The bride, in a full-length, satin, off-lhcshoulder gown, was escorted down the aisle by her father Attending her were Martha Bowerman, sister of the bride, from Mid­ dleville as matron of honor; and Kim Bissonette. sister of the groom, from Antigo, Wise.; and Brenda Kludy of Hastings as bridesmaids Kristi, daughter of Jim Spurgeon, was flower girl. All the attendants wore identical pink damask off-the-shoulder dresses with short skirts. Matthew Spurgeon. Jim’s son. was ring bearer. The bride s dress and all the bride atten­ dants’ dresses were n» ide by the mother of the bride. The bride made all the silk flower bouquets. Best man was Fred Bowerman, brother-in­ law of the bride, from Middleville. The ushers were Gerald Spurgeon, brother of the groom, and David Walton, brother of the bride, both from Hastings. A reception was held at the Algonquin Lake Lodge after the ceremony . Master and mistress of ceremonies were the bride’s sister and brother-in-law. Kim Wahon and her hus­ band Delmar Bachert. Music was provided by the Sheldons and Gerald Spurgeon’s band The pig roast and food was prepared by members of Wahon family. The cake, made by the bride’s sister. Ruth Abbott, was cut by Ruth. Assisting were Nancy Boersma. Janet Boersma and Carol Wolf. The bride is the daughter of Dr. John and Esther Walton of Hastings. The groom’s parents. Mr and Mrs. Gerald Spurgeon are from Milwaukee. Wise. Mary graduated from Hastings High School in 1986 and attended Davenport College. James (Jim) graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1983 and Kellogg Community Col­ lege in 1990 Gerald and Kellie Barber are hosting their parents'. Dean and Jean Barber. 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday. April 17. with an open house from 6 p.m. to ?? at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame on Milo Road. Delton. A light lunch will be served. Blood drive is April 16 in Middleville A Barry County Red Cross blood drive is planned for noon to 12:45 p.m. Friday . April 16. at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Drive Co-chair Vicki Rick said donations throughout Barry County have been low late­ ly. She added that supplies of some types of blood, such as O positive, are as far down as 60 percent. “We have a goal of 100 units, but let’s get 120 to make up the units we were down from the last drive,” Rick said. “It doesn't take that long to provide a gift that certainly never stops giving. Let’s show them what Mid­ dleville is made of. “Be sure to wave at the 'Blood Drop’ bet­ ween 3 and 5:30.” she added People between the ages of 17 and 76 and in reasonably good health, who have not given blood within the last 56 days are eligible to donate blood. Goodman-VanHouten plan Sept, wedding James and Darla Goodman of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Marie, to Trevor Wayne Van Houten, son of Gary and Linda Van Houten of Hastings. Nicole is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School, and is attending Kellogg Community College, studying pre-school education. She is employed by Admiral Petroleum in Hastings. Trevor is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently.,forking at Western Michigan News in Wyoming. ML A Sept. 25,1993, wedding date has been set. Marriage licenses Chad Albert Wolever. Plant City. Fla. and Andrea Denise McKune. Battle Creek. James Andrew Dimond. Middleville and Shannon Deanamane Curl. Battle Creek. Carl James Pfau, Plainwell and Betty Jo Kneller. Plainwell. Jeffery John Glasen. Hastings and Karen Joanne Beiser. Hastings. Merritt A. Pierce. Banle Creek and Ronniemay Carol Diamond. Burlington. Stanley Lawrence Monks. Freeport and Emma Lucille Atkinson. Freeport. Scott Marshall Tripp. Hastings and Denise Marie Emmendorfer. Hastings A STOREWIDE CELEBRATION THEN AND NOW. JCPENNEY STILL STANDS FOR VALUE. Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 8-9-10 Haight-Weller to wed June 12 Wedding vows will be exchanged on June 12 by Kimberly Haight and Craig Weller. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul (Sharon) Haight of Spring Lake. Kimberly is a graduate of Grand Haven High School and Hope College. The future groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Weller of Hastings. Craig is a graduate of Hastings High School and the University of Michigan. He is presently attending the School of Law al Wayne State University. ChADD to meet in Hastings tonight 25% OFF Ch.A.D.D. of Hastings (Children with At­ tention Deficit Disorders) will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday. April 8. at the American Red Cross office, located above JCPenney’s in Hastings. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. Featured this month will be a videotape presentation and an open forum. Ch.A.D.D. of Hastings is a local chapter of the national non-profit organization that pro­ vides information and support to parents of children with attention deficits and to the pro­ fessionals who deal with these children. Meetings arc free of charge and open to the ALL LADIES’ AND WOMEN’S SLEEPWEAR public. For more information, call Debbie Bechtel Get ready for those warm Spring nights. Nylon knits, gowns and pajamas. Many great colors. at 945-3890. ~~ tef — r^E"| Reflvi# prices appe*r’% are o’tenng prices only Sates may or may not have been made at regular pnees Sate pnees elective through Saturday Apni 10 unless otherwise noted Percentages off are savings on regular pnees Sates eiclude Smart Values JCRenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Algonquin Lake meeting planned The Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion (A.L.C.A.) will have id Spnng General Membership meeting at 7:30 pm. Thursday. April 22 at the A.L.C A. Lake Lodge Discussions vs ill be about the lake roadside clean-up on April 24. the Spring Dinner on May I. weed control and other lake activities. New residents are welcome. ■ 1 S| RED RIPE STRAWBERRIES ■ Our quart is your best buy! COUNTRY FRESH WHIPPING CREAM 8-oz. Save 60C ■ QUART QUART 29c 900D THRU SUNDAY 4-11-93 *: Plumb^s Ua£u-Rite FmmU 802 w. State. Nastinas D0.94M921 SENIORS SAVE 5% WEDNESDAY DOUBLE COUPONS EVERYDAY UP TO 50< FACE VALUE. DETAILS INSTORE OPEN 24 HRS. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 8, 1993 Gem of the Day: A bore is a person who. when you ask him how he is. tells you. Legal Notices Are coupons worth trouble? NOTICK FURSUANT TO • CFR pari 950. ths local Fadaral Coordinating Committea lor the Kont/Ottawa/Borry County Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Invite* local, voluntary, private, non-profit, philanthropic, human health and welfare organization that are tax-exempt under 26 U.S.C. 901 (c) (3) and for which contribution* ore tax­ deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170 to apply lor Inclusion in the fall. 190 campaign. For further in­ formation, send a written Inquiry to CFC. c/o The United Way. 9 Lyon N.W. Suite 900. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49903-3165. A copy of the regulation* and re­ quirements for application will be provided. Deadline for submission of fully completed and documented application 4 p.m. EOT. Friday. April 30. 1993. (4/0) Filo No. 93-093- IOGOO-SE 93-093-1004)1 -TT Estate of WARD F. THIEL. Deceased. Social Security No. 377 70-7006. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Wednesday March 24. 1993 at 9:30 a.m.. In the probate courtroom. City of Port ■ I----- ^nvcmgan. t.t fc ■----- Leevaru < . - . -----m n. ».----------L.--nwren, rvun.l-L>asw« iwurvu^man Judge al Probate, a hearing was hold on the peti­ tion of HARRY J. FRISKE requesting that Horry J. Frisks be appointed personal representative of Estate ol Word F. Thiol and Testamentary Trustee who lived at 9099 Tosher Rd.. Hastings. Michigan 49090, and who died 1-14-93: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated 11-26-92 be ad­ mitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all dalms against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probote court and the personal representative within 4 month* of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Further, that on 4-29-93. at 10:30 a.m. a Determination of the heir* at law will be mode. March 24. 1993 TO9EPH H. MCKOAN III (PI7490) 634 Michigan St.. P.O. Box 354 Algonac. Mich. 40001 (313) 794-9379 HARRY J. FRtSKE 4095 Pte. Tremble Algonac. Michigan 49001 (313)794-4912 (4/9) Filo Na. 93-21119- SE Estate of GRETA MU MURPHY, DECEASH). TO AU MTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In tho estate ^ncy bo barrod or af­ fected by this hoering. TAKE NOTKE: On THURSDAY. APM. 22. 1993 at 9dX) a.m.. in the probate courtroom. HASTINGS. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD H. SHAW Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on tho petition of EDSEl MURPHY for Commencement of Proceeding* DECEASED who lived at 302 WEST GREEN STREET HASTINGS, Michigan and who died JANUARY 9. 1993: and requesting also that the heirs at law of sold deceased bo determined. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all dalms against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to tho (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and tho (propoood) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of tho dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 2. 1993 JAMES H. FISHER (P26437) 607 NORTH BROADWAY HASTMGS. Ml 49056 IDSH MURPHY S377 S. CLARK ROAD NASMVRU. Ml 49073 (4/6) 80-9409 Default ho* occurred In the condition* of a mor­ tgage (the "Mortgage ) mode by DANIEL E. ALLEN and KATHLEEN A. ALLEN, husband and wife, mor­ tgagor* to MARTIN HOMES. INC., a Minnesota corporation, having it* principal office* at 6901 West Shakopee Rood. Bloomington. Minnesota 59436. mortgagee, doted December 5. 190. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County. Michigan, on December 12. 190. in liber 257 of Mortgage*, page* 80-0. Inclusive. Sold mortgage wo* assigned to SENTRY LIFE IN­ SURANCE COMPANY a Wiscon*.n corporation, by instrument dated December 31. 1997, and record­ ed in the Office ol tho Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan on January 11. 190. in Libor 461 of Mortgage* on page 440. Because ol tho default, the undersigned ha* elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage immediately due and payable. At the date of this notice there is claimed to bo duo for principal and interest on the Mortgage tho •um of Twenty-Throe Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One and 99/100 Dollar* (123.471.99). No suit or proceeding* at law hove boon instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage. Notice it hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sale contained In the Mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Mortgage, and all legal costs, charge* and ex­ penses. including attorney fee* allowed by law. tho Mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mor­ tgaged promise* at public vendue to tho highest bidder on tho front stops of the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hosting*. Michigan 49056. tho place of holding tho Ci-cult Court within Barry County. Michigan, on *Aay 13. 190. at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(4) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. a* amended. (MCLA 600.3240(4); MSA 27A.3240(4)). tho redemption period shall be six (6) months from tho date of the foreclosure sale, unless the promise* ore deter­ mined to bo abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a: MSA 27A.3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall bo thirty (30) days from tho date of the solo. Tho promise* covered by said mortgage are situated in Johnstown Township Barry County, Michigan, described a* follows: Port of tho Northwest 1 /4 of tho Southeast IZ4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Rango 6 West, being more particularly described a* follow*: Tho South 10 foot of tho East 220 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of tho Southeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Rango 8 West. Dated: April 8. 190 SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Wisconsin corporation. Mortgagee Vornum. Riddering, Schmidt * Howlett Jonathan W. Anderson Esq. Attorney* for Mortgagee Suite 800 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49501 -0352 (5/6) Ann Landers Classroom management, not teaching Dear Ann Landers: I teach second grade at an inner-city school. Actually. I'm not able to do much leaching because most of my time is spent in "classroom management ." There arc 30 students in my class, and at least half of them are in need of counseling. Five should be receiving intensive therapy. These children are disruptive and totally un­ disciplined. The hostility and anger they feel is frightening. I can see some of these kids becoming criminals when they arc older if we do not help them NOW. Our school has one counselor, but she is available only one afternoon a week and serves the entire student body. She sees three of my children once every two weeks for I5 minutes. We have a psychologist on our staff who also visits once a week, but her workload includes children with learning disabilities as well as those with emotional problems. Society spends about $30,000 a year to keep one criminal in prison. If we spent a little more money on each student NOW. we could reduce the number of potential criminals and save a lot of pain and anguish as well as money. Because of the stress and feelings of hoptessness. 50 percent of all teachers leave the profession within the first five years. I love teaching, but I’m not sure I can hang in there much longer. At the end of the day. I’m drained. We simply must improve the conditions under which teachers work or our beloved country will soon be in deep trouble. Sign me — Hanging On By My Fingernails in Sacramento. Calif. Dear Sacramento: California has experienc­ ed a severe economic recession in the last two HYPNOSIS Use your mind for a change. After just one visit... Cathy Lucas is in Atlanta visiting with her family there for a couple of weeks. Her granddaughters are on spring break this week. Her mother. Catherine Pyle, arrived in Georgia last week and plans to return to Woodland with Cathy to stay for the summer. Edna Wise will be in the library during the usual library hours to help readers with their Jim Wickham is bock from vacation and will be working at his new position as sexton of the Woodland Cemetery. He will begin the cemetery ready for Memorial Day and for summer visitors. The Kilpatrick Woman’s Missionary will serve a turkey dinner on Wednesday. April 14. This is a free-will offering with proceeds going toward their pledge for missionary work. Everyone is welcome. Tom and Doris Niethamer spent Monday. April 5. in Atm Arbor working on genealogy there. Tom has nearly completed the search for his family and is hoping to finish his work The Lions Club held its annual Lenten Breakfast on Saturday morning. April 3. with 24 men in attendance The Rev. Emmett Kadwell. Central United Methodist Church. Lake Odessa, gave a well received talk. Cathy Lucas spoke to the Lake Odessa Historical Society on April 1. She presented aa interesting "History of California.” Cathy grew up in Taft. Calif., in the oil fields there. She gave the group a different view of California as she talked about and shared pic­ tures of the area and events that occurred as she was growing up there. She told about the "Taft Mouse Invasion 1926," when millions of mice descended on the town of Taft making STOP SMOKING You can kick the habit completely or... WEIGHT CONTROL Amy South, Ph.D. Publishers of CartlHed Hypnotharaplat ♦ State Licensed Professional Counselor Delton Township Hall Thursday, April 15 *:OO p.m. Weight Control...... MO°° Leant to control your appetite in just one visit. Subliminal tape included. • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Nestings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledonia Sun S. News Maple Valley News •:OO p.m. Stop Smoking......... Success rate is 88%. Subliminal tape included. W/ Amv PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK — 122 NORTH AVENUE — Hypnotherapy phone 963-2333 Wedding miMfcians' should buy meal Dear Ann Landers: Would you please ad­ dress a problem that I have never seen in your column, although I’ve been reading you for many years. Why are the bride and groom ex­ pected to pay for dinners for musicians in the band? These people are not invited guests. They are there to work. The price per person for a wedding dinner these days is astronomical. The caterers have let us know that if we don’t pay for the musi­ cians* meals, they may be disgruntled and not perform very well. For the amount of money it will cost to feed the musicians, we could have invited six or eight more people that we really wanted. We are angry about this quiet blackmail and would appreciate your opinion. — Ben in Islip Terrace. N.Y. Dear Ben: I sent your letter to Stanley Paul, whose orchestra is one of the most popular in Chicago. Here is his response: "I’ve been in the entertainment business for over 25 years. I have never heard of an or­ chestra that expected dinner. We are being paid to provide a service. We are not guests. “When the client does provide refreshments, however, it is always ap­ preciated. Usually a table is set up in another room and during our breaks we cat on the run. In all my years in the music business. I have never expected to be seated and treated like a guest at the party . " Woodland News Joyce F. Wdnbrtcht Estate of NELLIE F. YARNELL. Social Security No. 360-26-7625. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intorost in tho estate may bo barred or af­ fected by tho following: Tho decedent, whoso lost known address wo* 2700 Nashville Road. Hosting*. Michigan 4900 died February 17. 190. An Instrument doted September 8,101 ho* been admitted os tho will of tho deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all dalms against tho estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. MARCEL C. BEKAERT. 5564 VanAtta Rd.. Haslett. Michigan 48640. or to both tho In­ dependent personal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court. Hasting*. '.Michigan 4900. within 4 month* of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice i* further given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho per­ son* oniiTiea to it. (4/6) years, and as a result, the schools have suffered. Don’t give up. We need dedicated, in­ telligent teachers like you. The contribution you are making is enormous. Hang in there. Help is on the way. 948-4450 by Catherine Lucas life very uncomfortable and messy. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Historical Society will be on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Depot Day Committee meeting at the home of Marie Pickens at 7 p.m. before the regular meeting. The Lakewood Adult Choir gave a Holy Week cantata. “Thy Will Be Done." by Lani Smith at the Lakewood Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, April 4, with Nancy Boot directing. Lakewood Area Crop Hunger Walk will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. April 25. Registration will be at 1:15 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church, where the walk will start. The last Community Lenten service, spon­ sored by the Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion. was held Sunday evening, April 4. at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. Cathi Rausch Brodbeck and George Speas each sang solos for the service. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell delivered the sermon. The Barry County Historical Society is meeting on Thursday. April 15, at the Woodland Towne House in downtown Woodland at 7:30, with the board meeting al 7 p.m.. prior to the regular meeting. The pro­ gram "A History of Woodland” will be presented by local historian Tom Niethamer. For refreshments members may choose from the Towne House menu. White Cathy Lucas is away. I will be doing the Woodland News column for the Hastings Banner. If you have an item which you would like to have included, please contact me at 945-5471. Dear Ann Landers: Here's another gripe for your column. I’m talking about those coupons that are printed for anything and everything. I know they save the consumer a few dollars, but in the long run are they really worth the time and trouble? Every Sunday afternoon. I sit and cut coupons out until my shoe box runneth over. Because of my coupon-mania. I end up stock­ ing my shelves with junk I would not ordinari­ ly buy. The latest gimmick is to purchase one and get one free. Half the time they don’t tell you that the first item will cost more than you would normally pay. And do you really need two of something when you barely use one? I can’t tell you how much food I’ve thrown out because it has become stale of spoiled. Then, of course, there’s the fun of making it to the cash register only to be told the item I selected is the wrong size, the wrong flavor, the wrong weight or the wrong variety. I’d like to tell the supermarkets to forget those lousy coupons. They should keep the customers’ goodwill by sticking to legitimate half-price sales. And they should limit shop­ pers to two or three of the sale items. I’ve seen people rush in with a fist full of coupons and practically clean out the store. I hope you will print my letter. Ann There must be millions of others who are turned off by coupons, and it’s time we spoke up. — Lola in Bellerose. N.Y. Dear Lola: Some people love couponing. Apparently there’s an art to it which you have not mastered. I remember a few years back seeing a woman on TV who was extremely good at it. She was shown with six or seven carts loaded with groceries which cost her a mere pittance. The woman credited the intelligent use of coupons with saving her hundreds of dollars. So. my dear, it works for those who get the hang of it. He is stiR cozy with ex-wife Dror Aaa I wirn: I hive been dating 10meone for the past three or four times a week and we talk on the telephone almost every night. I am very much attracted to “Kent" and want a serious relationship with him. 1 believe the feeling is mutual or he would not be spen­ ding so much time with me. The problem is, he seems much too involved with his former wife. They were divorced 18 months ago. She married the man she had left Kent for. Kent keeps referring to his ex-wife as his "best friend." She still balances hi* checkbook, goes with him when he buys clothes and prepares some of his meals. I understand how previously married couples can still remain friends, but this seems like too cozy a "friendship." Should I ask him if there is room in his life for ANOTHER best friend? Ptease tell me frank­ ly if you think I'm setting myself up for heart­ break. — Uaeasy in Alaska. Dear Alaska: I would caution you against making too heavy an emotional investment in this relationship. It sounds as if the embers of the old marriage are still flickering. Don’t pass up an opportunity to go out with other men. If the ex continues to pick out Kent’s clothes and is still balancing his checkbook, she may forget that they are divorced and wind up engaging in a few other wife-like activities. Gem of the Day: A flashlight is something you carry dead batteries in. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Loners' booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate lac. Lake Odessa News. Several local churches have announced their schedules for Easter weekend. Central United Methodist Church will have open com­ munion from 7 to 8:30 tonight (April 8) with worshippers free to come at any time during that 90-minute period. Good Friday services for the entire Lakewood community will be held there at 1 p.m. with Rev. George Speas bringing the sermon. This is the conclusion of the community Lenten series, an annual event. There will be a Sunday sunrise service at 7 a.m. al Central UM with the host pastor the Rev. Emmett Kadwell Jr., bringing the message. A breakfast will follow. Two new houses are being built at the cor­ ner of Woodland and Brown roads. Michael and Karen (Garlock) Morse of Richland are parents of William Michael, bom Tuesday morning and weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. at Borgess Medical Center. His paternal great-grandparents are Dr. Robert Somers of Payne Lake. Wayland, and Clarence and Josephine Morse of Bellevue. Young Will has a sister. Elizabeth, who is nearly 4. Gary Koops, owner of Koops Funeral Chapels, has been hospitalized in Grand Rapids following a heart problem. He under­ went the balloon procedure. The Page Memorial Building had more roofing applied so that pan of the project is nearing completion. Now glass block pillars are being installed to surround the steel sup­ port posts for the extended roof. Villagers will welcome the new drop box at the north en­ trance. which makes it possible to pay water bills when the offices are closed. Members and visitors at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meeting last week Thursday were well entertained and certainly informed with Catherine Lucas' presentation of a California history. The district geographical, cultural and historical areas were of great interest. She had numerous photographs and reproductions to illustrate her points of history and the natural habitat. The petroleum industry, the gold and mineral activity, the railroad and marine histories, the lumbering ere and other phases of the Golden state's past were all part of the history presented. At the conclusion of the meeting, Charlotte and Fred Wiselogic served refreshments. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Erb has received a Navy Achievement Award for superior per­ formance while serving in North Carolina. He is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and a son of Arnold and Linda (Tischer) Erb of Brown Road. The obituary of Edlin Sweet, a former Ionia resident, listed Sue Ellen Denker of Lake Odessa as one of the four surviving daughters. Mr. Sweet died on March 25 at Charlotte. The latest issue of Seeds, a publication of Michigan CWS/CROP. lists the 1992 coming CROP Walks, reports on relief sent and several photos from local walks. The billboard donated by William Moon of Delton for use at their first walk is pictured, along with the banner purchased by David Jasperse for the Barry County walk. The donor is pic­ tured with Pat Moody. Funds collected locally were surely a part of the funds, which provid­ ed 250 tents. 3000 blankets, and 3.000 health kits sent to south Florida after Hurricane An­ drew. In days which followed, 6,000 school kits and flashlights. 672 portable toilets, and 1.000 tent kids were sent to storm victims. Kitchen items, staple foods and other needed items were sent. More than 250.000 pounds of goods for relief were sent through the Miami warehouse of Church World Service. Friends of the Library in a meeting April 6. finalized luncheon plans for their "Lunch at the Library” Thursday. April 15. Reserva­ tions are probably still open with Sue Johnson or Marian Klein. The Rev. Kay Pratt of Dowling Country Chapel will be the speaker at the spring breakfast at Central UM Church Saturday. April 25. Reservations may be made by call­ ing Mrs. Ted Armstrong. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, April 8, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME.7 Cedar Creek...during the 1930s By Joyce Weinbrecht Ambrose Cox was bom Feb. 12. 1850, in Redom. Steuben County. N.Y., son of Ed­ mond (1823) and Zelpha Hawkins Cox (July 22, 1824). The Edmond Cox family traveled from Watkins Glen, N.Y., to Harmonia, Mich, ar­ riving in 1854, with their two children, Delia (Dec. 24, 1848) and Ambrose. The couple had three more children, Charles, George and Rachel. Edmond and Zelpha lived out their lives in Harmonia and are buried in the Old Harmonia Cemetery, but the town of Har­ monia no longer exists. When Ambrose was ready to strike out on his own. he purchased a 117-acre farm on Section 36 of Hope Township, Barry County, just east of Cedar Creek. He married Alice Viola Mott on Jan. I, 1872. and the couple moved to the Cedar Creek farm and lived there all of their lives. Alice Viola Mott was bom on Sept. 5, 1855, at Cedar Creek on a farm located in Section 35. which had been taken up by Jeckanias Mott in 1842. She spent her life in that com­ munity, never far from the land on which she was bom. The couple had 13 children, raising 12 to adulthood: George (Nov. 28, 1872), Katherine Myrtle (March 12, 1874), Alva (Aug. 12, 1875), Hammie (May 1, 1877), Amy (March 11. 1879). Jake, (Jan. I. 1881). Charles (March 7, 1883), Alice (March 29. 1885). William (Feb. 2. 1887), Bessie (March I. 1889). Alger (April 2, 1891), Lihue (March 30. 1893), and Loa (Lois) (July 29. 1896). Hammie Cox died at age 2. Ambrose and Alice lived on the Cedar Creek area farm until their respective deaths, Ambrose on Aug. 2. 1923. and Alice on Jan. 21. 1924. They are buried in the Cedar Creek cemetery. Bessie Cox married James Kimble on Oct. 5. 1908, and moved to Linden. Mich. Bessie and James had three children, Autum, Doris and Palmer When Amb^se and Alice needed care due to failing health and aging, Bessie returned to the Cedar Creek farm and took care of her parents. Bessie married Loviness Campbell in Hickory Corners on Nov. 11, 1924. Loviness was the son of James Campbell, who had been an early settler in the Cedar Creek area. They had one son, Mervin Campbell. The family continued to live on the Cedar Creek farm. Bessie died on March 9, 1968. and Loviness in 1982. Autum Kimble married John La Pine, whe was an auto assembler. They had a daughter. Dolores. In 1929 the Great Depression was severely felt by the La Pine family when John La Pine lost his job. He moved his wife and young daughter into a house in Cedar Creek. The family existed on whatever part-time employment he could find. They were able to buy the house and the land it was on for $75. Later that year, a second daughter. Carolyn L., was bom to the family. Carolyn La Pine Hinckley, now of Richland, has shared her memories of Cedar Creek in the 1930s. She wrote: ’’Cedar Creek consisted of a small group of 'LESTER AND LOLA GOULD I ’ CLLLA.STANLEY.TRANCES | Autum and John La Pine and daughters Dolores and Carol. Cedar Creek School, 1912: (In the tree: Harold Benedick, Lihu Cox. (back row from left) Crystal Cad, Gladys Mowery, Maggie Card, Velma Armour, Mae Hammond, Lois Cox, Mabel Armour, Beulah Wertman, Maggie Casey, Henry Leinaar, (in the doorway) teacher George Young (the boy is not known), (front row) Lavinious Campbell, Doris Fisher, Crystal Pease, Flora Pease, Flora Card, Oneita Pease, Lloyd Owen, Frank Card, Earl Owen, Myron Wertman, Goldie McManus, Nellie Gurd, Erma Bergman, Bessie Gurd, John Gurd and Lyle Leinaar. 1 buildings. These included a grocery store and an unused store where they held dances on Saturday night. Leon and Hazel Benedict pro­ vided the music, with Leon playing the guitar and Hazel playing the piano. She could also whistle as beautifully as a bird. “We lived across the road from this vacant building and our house sat on a hill. On the south side of our house sat the church, and beyond the church was the one-room school house. “On the left side of our house stood two more houses. The first house was where Johnny and Minnie Campbell lived. The cou­ ple were my Grandpa Campbell's parents. The McGouldrichs lived in the second house. "Another house was across the road from the church. It sat a distance back from the road. This is where Mr. and Mrs. Kramer and their daughter. Emma, her husband. Glen, and their son. Billy, lived. “To the north of our house and down the hill was the old mill pond and the mill. Also down this hill, the Goulds lived in a home that had been owned previously by Grandpa Campbell's Uncle Hoe Campbell, who was a congressman. “The Leinaar? also lived in this area. The old cemetery was down the gravel road going south. “A few more houses were scattered through that area, that of Clarence Campbell. Alger and Crystal Cox. Loyd and Cecil Owens, John and Winnie Gurd, Ebby and Libby Leinaar. Walter Boulien. Myron and Una Mason and Leon Feuher. Mr. and Mrs. Feuhur had two boys living with them. Their names were John ami Douglas Craigo. “Our house was a two-lory building, like PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY LOVINCGT. UNCL C JOE C AMPRC L . | * (CONQRESSMA^ '___ DOWLING RO. McOOULDRICH JOHN LAMMERS SlSTE GROCERY STORE KRAMER □ n JOHNNY AND MINNIE CAMPDELL [“J f "J °U1 HOUSE □ CHURCH □ school JOHN ANO’ ___ _ WINNIE GURD l_J LOYD AND CECIL OWCN8 |_J Alice Cox most of them were at that time, the house was very old with its siding weathered by the many years. There was no electricity in the house, with no inside water, no bathroom and no furnace. In the kitchen we had an iron. wood cookstove. the chimney went from the stove through the ceiling, through the attic and out of the roof. “My mother used this stove to do her cook­ ing. The stove had a water reservoir used to heat some of the water, which was needed, and this stove was used to l>eat the kitchen area. Mom had to carry the water from across the street from a hand pump, which was bet­ ween the two stores, or she would have to go to the school and carry it home. This was our drinking water and some of it was used to wash our clothes. “Some of the water to wash clothes in was gotten from the cistern and some from tubs that were set outside to catch rain water. Water was needed year-round, and in the winter it was very difficult with the deep snow, the ice and cold temperatures. “Monday was wash day, and my mother would put the big copper cooker on top of the kitchen stove. She hauled in the water for the cooker and healed it. A sharp knife was need­ ed to cut the bar of Fels Naptha yellow soap. The scrub board was used to get the clothes clean. Mom would wring the water from the clothes and put them in the rinse water and wring them again so that they could be hung on the clothes line during summer or winter, for there were no clothes dryers. “Tuesday was the day to do the ironing. This was accomplished with a flat iron that had to be heated on the cooking stove. In bet­ ween the washing and ironing, there would be cleaning, canning and baking. “During this period of our lives, the foods were prepared from scratch. My mother would can beef. pork, vegetables and fruits, for there were no freezers to preserve the foods. “In the living room there was a pot belly love. This stove was used to heat that room plus the rest of the house, which included the upstairs. Some of the heat would come from the chimney that went through the living room ceiling, where the chimney was exposed to the second floor. "We used kerosene lamps for lighting at night. A lamp would have to be carried when going from room to room. “We had to go outside to the small building with weathered siding when it was necessary to go to the bathroom. This building was also very old and 1 am surprised that it stayed in one place, as it was necessary to move it every once in a while. “In the one-room school house there was one teacher whose name was Mr. Skidmore. Amy Pease also helped teach the students who ranged in age from 4 to 18 years. The students were Clela Gould, Doug Craigo, John Craigo. Raymond Owens. Merwin Campbell, Fem Campbell, Francis Campbell, Dolores La Pine. Boyd Leinaar. Richard Leinaar. Morris Benedict and Geraldine Gurd. “The grocery store was kitty corner across the road from our house. It had four wide rows of cement steps in front of the building that extended the width of the store. Inside of the store were sparsely loaded shelves and there was the pickle barrel sitting on the floor. “A whole hog and whole beef would be hanging on a hook in the rear of the store. A lot of the meal also was put into crocks, with lard and salt covering the meat to preserve it. "Near the front of the store there stood the cabinet where the cash register sal. The front of the cabinet was glass and on the top there sat a glass container that held unwrapped can­ dy. There also was a large round-shaped slab of cheese wrapped in cheese cloth. “Toward the rear of the store there was a pot belly stove, and around it there were some wooden stools. People would use this area when they had been out in the cold and needed to get warm. It was also a gathering place for the neighbors to chat and discuss the problems of the day. "Mr. and Mrs. Levin owned and operated the store at this time. Previously, in 1911, my step-grandfather's uncle, Arcelious L., and For All Your Insurance Needs 7 Point Sewing Machine Tune-up Ddint • OU Balance Tension Adjust Belt Inspect Wiring Check Reed - Test Sew ONLY Bertha Campbell had owned this store. They had taken it over from Bertha's father. C.P. Larabee. Arcelious L. and Bertha also owned our house before we bought it. Then Arcelious Jr. took over the store when his father became ill and he became owner in 1928 when his father died. “On Jan. 12, 1934, the country was still in the Depression, but my father had just secured ajob in Kalamazoo where he would be star­ ting to work on the following Monday morn­ ing. But on this day we needed some coal for the pot belly stove. Dad drove our old car into Delton. He. got the coal and was on his way home when he saw the fire truck go by him. "Mother and I were at home. She had got­ ten my sister off to school. She was jtill in her bath robe and had decided that she and 1 would lay back down on the cot that was in the living room. "Mother woke upon hearing a crackling sound in the kitchen area. She got up and went into the kitchen to discover the kitchen ceiling was on fire near the chimney of the iron wood burning cook stove. Mother grabbed a pail and went outside to the cistern. She lowered the pail with the rope down into the cistern, but in her excitement she dropped the rope and pail and was unable to get any water. The house was completely in flames within minutes as it was so old. “We were taken in quickly by Johnny and Minnie Campbell, who lived next door, and watched the house go up in smoke. Mother was frantically trying to get the dogs and cat out of the house. One of the dogs belonged to Grandmother's brother, Lihue Cox, who was living with us at that time. The cal and dog ran back into the burning house and died. (Lihue Cox, brother of Bessie Cox Camp­ bell. was known as a skilled baseball catcher, playing with Delton and Prairieville teams.) “Very little was saved from the fire, but many friends gave us help during this trying time. “We lived with Grandma and Grandpa Campbell on Gurd Road for two weeks. Then we moved into the house where the Kramers had lived. We stayed there until June of 1934, when we bought another old house closer to Delton, on Pifer Road. Section 3, Barry Township. Now we had 50 acres of land, for which we paid $600. Dad completely remodeled this house. “We lived on this farm until 1941 when we moved to Wall Lake. This part of our lives was spent in Barry County." (Sources: Family records of the Cox family and the La Pine fmti!y. compiled by Carolyn La Pine Hinkley; Bony County Civil Records; Bicentennial Hope Township, July 4, 1976. The History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880; Interview with Carolyn La Pine Hinckley. Homeowners • Fannowners • Automobile Business A Commercial • Boatowners It Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY *29” ■la 128 W. Mill Strwt, Hasting* “ (616) 945-9568 WITH THIS AD Repmen ting A FAMILY SEWING ONUR TRUE VALUE FABRIC * CBAFTS u Hastings Mutual Insurance Company _______ Were in E. StM, St. ■ Huttig, U5-1H3 only silent until you need us. 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Players like co-captain first baseman Jesse Lyons, who bit .344 last year: the team's other captain and this year's left fielder. Ryan Martin, who knocked in 14 rans while bating .316 from his designated hitter position from a year ago. From the mound. Hastings probably boats its strongest area, as the team's lop percentage pitcher from a year ago. Rob Frey, returns once again after posting an impressive 4-0. win-loss record and a fine 1.25 earned ran average. Saxon coach Jeff Simpson might be a little spoiled with the arms his staff possesses. "We have important leadership back and return two big pitchers." he said, "three others (pitchers) who accounted for almost half our wins last year also are back. Even though we lost our lop pitcher to graduation I feel we return some good personnel.' Dave Ehredt. who saw limited action in the outfield last season, will be one of three outfielders vying for the other spot in Simpson's rotation. Expected to handle the team's talented staff will be Todd Sanlnocencio, a catcher who was brought up last year during the team's tournament district run. Sanlnocencio also should see action from the mound. those two to do very well for us." predicted Murphy. The team's all conference lineup also includes Kari Cullen, who last year as a sophomore was all-Twin Valley in the 400 meters, and Jenny King, who took lop conference honors in both the shot and discus. In sprints, senior Alison Gergen and junior Pitching and defense usually wins ball hurlers but backs it up with a lough minded defense as well. On the left side of his infield. Simpson expects two juniors to battle it out for the starting third sacker spot. Either Eric Haines or BUI McMackin will get the call, with Haines appearing to be the front runner. Over the left shoulder of either Haines or McMackin. Jason Markley, returns to handle the team shortstop duties once again. And because of his strong throwing arm. Markley also will pitch a few innings. Hoping to tum a few double plays with Markley wUl be second baseman Tim Cook, a scrappy player who hits from the left side of the plate. Simpson is looking to field a competitive squad after most of his personnel showed a strong improvement in a Battle Creek league this past summer. "This year. Lakeview, Sturgis and Coldwater will be the stiff competition," predicted Simpson. "I also see Marshall as a dark horse.' Composure will be the key for us. as we have 34 games and four tournaments this year. Hopefully, we'll be In top (half) of the pack when it is over." The team's first contest is this Monday at 4 p.m. against Wayland. The game is scheduled to be played on the Saxons' home turf. last fall, also adds her talent to the team's strong distance lineup. Backing up Wood and Kortekaas will be Kathy Vos. Danyell Thornton and Jenny Blair. Blair's duties include the 800 meters and the 1600. "We have good talent there." said Murphy, April Arends lead the charge for the Saxons. Murphy said she feels this year the "but we seem to be weak in the high jump department so far. Hopefully, with our depth in other areas, someone will take charge." Though Murphy feels her team is tacking conference is well balanced and. as she puts it. "up for grabs." Along with the boys' track squad. Hastings plays host to Portland and Lakewood this in the high jump, she knows one of her squad's strongest suits is in the other jumping event, the long jump. Kris McCall and Molly Arnold are two the Tuesday a 4 p.m. coach expects to dominate their field of "long As many as five All-Twin Valley Conference track members from a season ago pitched the bulk of the team's games, placing her in Dykstra's "pool of experience talent" as well. What worries Dykstra though. Is being somewhat short in experience at the team's other positions. "Well be very inexperienced at spots," he Bosley Pharmacy South Jefferson St. Hastings Phone 945-3429 said, "but I think we'll be able to compete with most teams in the league. Our younger players must come through for that to happen." Other senior Saxons include Jessica Jackson. Michelle Bechler and Tammi Snore, part-timers last year who should see their playing jump dramatically this season. Jackson Is an infielder while Bechler and Snore provide depth In the outfield. Dykstra's biggest hope is that Jennings can keep the team close in most games. "Jennings is a fine pitcher and should be able to keep the games close enough." he said. "If we can play good defense and also get some timely hits, we'll be able to win our share of contests." Last year, Hastings finished in second place in the Twin Valley Conference. Harper Creek is Dysktra's pick to win the league this season and he expects Coldwater to be tough. The Cardinals have three alt-league players returning, and Harper Creek has two excellent pitchers." be said. "We just have to see how our younger players do. If they come through, we should finish in the top four." Hastings opens its softball season on the first day back from spring break this Monday at home versus Wayland, with a starting time of 4 p.m. Hastings has 23 returning lettermen Saxon boys' track attack back Despite losing last year's Class B stale champ in the shot pul, Chris Youngs, and Chris Gonzales, who was sixth in the state long jump, the Hastings boys' track team will have 23 returning lettermen on a squad that includes more than 50. Nine of the 23 are seniors, with eight juniors and six sophomores. The team not only balances out on the experience front, but also in the actual events, an asset Saxon coaci- P»ul Fulmer feels will ease the loss of his two star seniors from a year ago. "Were a well rounded team as far as strength in our distance runners and field events." be said. "But In specific areas, as in the case with Youngs last year, we don't have that one outstanding' athlete." Last year's team finished with a 7-3 record in dual meets, earning them a second-place finish in Twin Valley Conference action. At the Class B finals, the Saxons took 13th overall. Expected to lead Hastings' drive back to state will be sprint specialists Scott Ricketts. Derek Freridge, Marvin Tobias and Luke Haywood. In hurdles, Fulmer will look to Travis Williams. Derek Chandler and Eric Benitez while relying on the likes of Brad Thayer. Clayton MacKenzie and Matt Kuhlman in distance events. "We have a lot speed, starting with Ricketts and Tobias In sprints." Fulmer said. "This is Tobias's first year, so it should be interesting to see what be can do. He definitely has shown he has a lot of speed so far." Youngs' graduation last year leaves the door open for Mark Lundquist and David Soimes to handle the state champ's former duties in Ute shot and discus, respectively. Ben Hughes Is back once again to man die team's pole vault and high jump events, with help from Darrell Slaughter and Matt Brown. Fulmer says the Twin Valley race will be led by four teams. Albion. Battle Creek Lakeview, Sturgis and his squad. "It's a tough conference," he said, "and I see no reason for It to change Ibis year. I think Lakeview will be Ute team to beat." Hastings opens the season at home this Tuesday. April 13, in an invitational meet including Lakewood and Portland. Hastings to hit the links with high expectations And one more year under the belt should also benefit the club's only two letter at state from regionals." she said. "And I feel with this year s team we have a chance to do that" Besides Wood, foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas. state cross-country finalist Phone 945-9383 this season. Not that coach Larry Dykstra is complaining. In fact, be has senior talent al key positions with Valerie Blair at catcher and Michelle Leatherman roaming the outfield. Sophomore Amanda Jennings last year team's four talented sophomores, Sabrina Haywood. Angie Frain, Laura Koons and Michelle Lancaster. state meet. "Each yea we Kt a goal to place more girls 1455 W. State St., Hastings Though the Hastings softball team returns six players from last year's 16-9 squad, the heart of the Saxons will be underclassmen girls' golf squad members hope their game this season improves after another year of experience. One more year's experience should help Ute yea. but coach Pat Murphy would like to see more Saxon representatives this spring at the Hastings Chrysler Plymouth • Dodge Saxon softball team hopes wins pour from 'fountain of youth* After finishing in fourth place last year in Twin Valley Conference play, the Hastings return to the fold for Hastings girls' team this yea. The group will be led by Nicole Wood, a Class B state qualifier in the 3200 meter ran. Wood was the team's lone stale finalist last Please patronize these sports sponsors! Jessica Jackson, Amanda Bartknus, Brandi Eyam, (third row) Michelle Leatherman, Nicole Ellege, Michelle Bechler. Amanda Jennings and Vai Blair. games (see the Detroit Tigers, Not! ). Hastings not only has plenty of talented Hastings girls1 thinclads loaded with talent "On of everybody on the squad. I expect The Hastings softball team: (first row, from left) Leslie Slaughter. Susan Schoessel, Sara KenfieW, Katie Murphy, Theresa Kelly, (second row) Denise Heath, Tammi Snore, Mid-Lakes Screenprinting & Active Wear 121 E. Orchard, Delton Phone 623-8340 winners, senior Kelli Crultenden and junior Shellle Schantz. More seasoning for junior Nicole Cooklin. and you have a possible all-Barry County candidate. If Saxon coach Ed von der Hoff can get his squad members to improve their individual games somewhat this season, then he knows his team will advance a notch or two in Twin Valley Conference standings "Though we finished finished fourth last year." he said, "we have the basis for a pretty Tom’s Market 241 E. State Rd. Hastings good team. Nicole (Cooklin) Kelli (Cruttenden) and Shellle (Schantz) should help improve our team to higher in Ute standings." Cooklin. possibly the team's best golfer, finished 13U1 overall in the conference finals last year. The Saxons have nine members of their squad, including two newcomers in freshmen Colleen Loftus and Kelly Bellgr^h. Hastings opens its season this Tuesday, April 13. at home versus Lowell. Miller’s Carpet & Furniture 107 E. Woodlawn Hastings Phone 945-5372 Phone 945-2091 Girrbach Funeral Home Music Center Delton Pole Building Williams Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings TV A VCR Sales & Service 130 W. 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Delton softball coach Kelly Yoder has reason to feel optimistic about her team's upcoming The Delton Kellogg girls' soccer squad: (first row, from left) Kelly Loofboro, Marin Norton, Kelly Jansen, Heather Niebauer, Laura Campbell, Brenda Campbell, Colleen Daniels, (second row) Shauna Bom, Kristi Handy, Denise Jewell, Ann Phillips, Stephanie Pucca. Ranae Tranthum, Beth Struckmeyer, Stacy Jewel, (third row) Stacy Havance, Nikol Hale, Jenny Stonebumer, Angie Looper, Nicky Siebert, Kaycee Rogers, Sara Mattison and Lindsay Mercer. Delton baseball coach returns with optimism After a year's absence. Bruce Campbell has returned to the Delton dugout for another go after serving as the Panthers' varsity baseball coach the three previous years. Despite the year off. Campbell said he is eager to get back into the “swing" of things. "We should finish somewhere in the top three (in the Kalamazoo Valley Association)." be said. "I expect us to be right up there with the other two. Paw Paw and Parchment." To say Campbell is excited about prospects for this year's team would be an understatement. He sees a team with the capability to do some damage in the KVA. The left side of the Panthers' infield is one area that makes Campbell happy, as seniors Malt Rick and Greg Stopher return to handle the third base and shortstop positions, respectively. "Rick is just a tremendous hitter and leader for us." saiu Campbell, "and pitching wise, he's very solid." But after Rick, the Panther coach has More than 70 percent of the team is made up of underclassmen, a tough place to look for an experienced hurlcr. "I have no worries about our hitting and defense, but as with any baseball team, it will all come down to pitching." said Campbell. If the pitchers have trouble keeping runners off the base paths, the outfield will do its best to keep them honest. Brian Adams represents Campbell's top outfield defensive specialist. The Panthers get an early jump on the competition when they travel to Battle Creek Lakeview for a "Good Friday” contest. The team's first KVA game of the season will be next Tuesday. April 13. questions about the rest of his pitching staff. Panther thinclads have their own 'Fab Five* While moti track squads look to their PesseU's fifth "fab" senior in the field event running events, such as distances and sprints, to carry them through their individual track seasons. Delton boys' track coach Fred Pessell turns to another direction - field events. Five seniors. Rollie Ferris. Jay Annen. Doug Tigeheloar, Jeff Taylor and Brian Smith, are a quintet Pessell expects to contribute significantly to the Panthers' track squad this year. Ferris and Annen man the team's throwing events while Taylor and Tigeheloar handle the high jumps. In pole vault competition. Smith will be category. The coach should not lose sleep over the team's field event participants. "The plus is. we have really good seniors on this year's squad," he said. "Taylor wasn't on last year's team, but we expect him to help Tigeheloar in the high jump." On the minus side of things. Pessell is concerned about the youth and inexperience that dominates the rest of the Panther squad. The team also lost a lot of seniors to graduation last year and Pessell believes the team's younger athletes. "It's going to be difficult when you consider we have to depend a lot on the underclassmen in many of our events." Pessell said. Kalamazoo. Battle Creek Pennfield and Paw Paw are Kalamazoo Valley Association teams Pessell predicts to contend for the league Most soccer squads in the Barry County team keeps on growing in both categories. However, too much fortune does present some problems for Panther girls’ soccer coach Dan Anson. With 27 talented members on the squad, he's afraid there might not be enough playing to go around. Ten letter winners return to the fold on a team that blends youth and experience in a nice package. The sixth-year coach said he thinks this could be the year Delton finally takes its first crown. "We have never won the league." tie said. "We have the unfortunate case of being in probably the toughest soccer conference in the area. Every time we go outside we beat up on people. It's the conference that gives us the most problems." In the last seven years, Mattawan and young and talented roster. "They'll definitely be stronger this year," the Delton coach predicted about Mattawan. "How strong. I don't know. It'll depend on if their pitching staff is still intact. "My staff, personally, has a lot of arms. If we (Panther staff) stay consistent, well do all right." she added. "Again, I still haven't had the chance to see a lot of them outside because of the weather." Yoder said she hopes that when the Panthers take on the KVA favorite. Mattawan, this Tuesday for the season opener, the bad weather will subside and give her a "clear" view of she can expect from her team Panther girls look for big track season Whether it's a college, pro or high school athletic squad, sustaining a winning tradition year in year out is not an easy accomplishment. Thai's why Delton girls' track coach Jim will just depend on our younger guys." The team will open the season at Comstock Park next Tuesday. April 13. group of incoming freshmen. Among Delton's key holdovers from year ago include seniors Kristin Harrington and Kelley Chambless, both of whom serve as co­ captains of a team they've been on for the past The team will be tested early with an opening game contest with last year's confetence champions. Mattawan, at the Wildcats' field Friday. four years. "They're not only outstanding athletes, but great leaders as well," said Gibson. Though Gibson does not foresee any major problems on this year’s squad, he does admit the team could be a little "short" in the distance department "It looks so far we have good speed in sprints, " he said. “But as far as distances are concerned, it’s a little early to tell if there is a bonafide runner out there. We picked up eight freshmen, which was our biggest class ever. (We’ll) just have to wait to see what they can honorable mention all-state last year and handles the ball extremely well." he said. The rest of the team consists of first-year players who have never played on the varsity level. If those players. Anson feels, can rise to the next class of play, as in the varsity level, then his team can challenge the Manawans and K-Christians. With performers such as Niebauer. Jansen and the Campbells. Anson believes the time is now for Delton to pass the word around: "P S. - Panther soccer is ready to rise to the do." Depth is the biggest asset on the team, and as Gibson says, "I feel everyone on the team has the ability to contribute in their own way." The coach also said he feels between Delton, Paw Paw and Kalamazoo Christian, the KVA race will be decided by whichever remains the healthiest. Delton's first meet of the season is next Tuesday. April 13, in Comstock Park. top." Hastings • MS-2192 Middleville • 795-2119 Nashville • 852-2003 Barry County Lumber and Home Center 225 N. Industrial Pk. Dr., Hastings Phone 945-3431 Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings Phone 945-5113 J & S Auto Sales 230 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 948-4077 Farmers Feed 1006 E. Railroad Hastings Phone 945-9926 WBCH 100.1 FM Downtown Hastings this season. Gibson is grateful for the situation he now enjoys. The core of last year's 8-3, secondplace Kalamazoo Valley Association Panther team returns once again, along with a talented departed will be hard to replace with the Kalamazoo Chriaian have had a stranglehold txt the lop two spots Players Anson expects to rise io challenge the big two are the sister and midfielder tandem of Brenda and Iaura Campbell. "All of my seniors, the Campbells. (Kelly) Jansen and (Heather) Niebauer. are ready to have big years. Heather was Class B pects to contribute in a big way. "We haven't had any game situations yet. so it's still hard judge how everyone looks collectively." said Yoder. "I know we have depth, but consistency will be critical to us." The coach said she feels Mattawan will be the team to beat in the Kalamazoo Valley Association this year, as the Wildcats boast a crown this year. "Those teams will be the toughest for us. but I expect us to contend, "Pessell said. "It Panther soccer still in business find it hard to stay active because of either lack of general funds or interest, but Delton's season. Senior experience returns with the likes of Panther tri-sport athletes Kim Whitaker and Jenny Conine, both of whom enter their fourth year of service for the Panther squad. Junior April Cornelius and sophomore Samantha Hudson are two others Yoder ex­ Wilder’s Auto Service Bob’s Grill & Restaurant 139 E. Court St. Hastings Phone 945-9022 JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State St. Downtown Hastings Wren Funeral Home Comer of Woodlawn & Broadway Hastings Phone 945-2471 Bill’s Safety Service 321 N. Michigan Hastings Phone 945-5972 Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Pk. Dr. Hastings Phone 945-2479 Arby’s 911 W. State St. Hastings Phone 948-9210 Hastings Savings & Loan 201 East State Street Hastings Phone 945-9561 Finch’s Auto Alignment GAVIN White’s Photography C & H Service Hodges Jewelry 1002 Keller Rd.. 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Ruthruff 166; R. Kuempel 161; N. Otten 155; M Dull 151:0 Gillons 149; B. Johnson 148: B Fisher 145; A. Welton 143:1 Seeber 142; C. Ryan 140; L Williams 134; L. Allen 133; C. Pood 130. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 7145; Friendly Home Parties 65-51: Mace's Ptiaramcy 62-54; Hair Care Center 61-59; Nashville Chiropractic 61-59; Cornerstone Realty 5866-5766; Varney's Stables 5666-5966; Nashville Locker 5466-61 66; Valley Realty 4966-6666; Lifestyles 45-71. High Gamm aad Series - S. VanDenburg 232-604; V. Peake 179476; T. Soya 172473; B. Johnson 181459; J. Gardner 176454; D. Burns 183448; N. Varney 181441; S. Mennell 141-326; I. Hilton 143-377; J. Kasinsky 160418; M. Snyder 203; T Christopher 202; E. Vanasse 170; B. Miner 169; R. Reichard 169; P. Frederickson 157; K. Becker 518; L. Elliston 516 MORCMiy Mixers Outward Appearance 7644; Rowdie Girls 70664966; Mdler Real Estate 69-51; Jo's Bookkeeping 64-56; Three Ponies Tack 63-57; Grandmas Plus One 63-57; Dads Post 8241 61-59; Two J's 5966-6066: Girrbachs 58-62: Deweys Auto Body 56-64; Hastings Bowl 5566-6466; Sabre Manufacturing 5366-6666; Michelob 4966-7066; T.M. Imsies 4066-7966. High Gamm and Series - B. Thomason 195496; S. Nevins 187489; S. VanDenburg 213-558; D. Kelley 191-527; D. James 164476; D. Larsen 179482: A. Elliston 168470 Gand Gamm - D. Coenen 190: R. Kuempel 157; C Graham 162; S. Decker 161; R. Pitts 131; B. Anders 161; M. Meehan 154; C. Allen 144; P. Steoitz 173: C. Bennett 151; D. Keller 173; S. Lancaster 172. Sunday Night Mixed BSers 7648; Rude Ones 7648; Die Hards 73-51; Red and Black 7066-5366; Alley Cats 70-54; Really Rotten 69-55: Wanders 6866-5566; H & H 66-58; Friends 6566-5866; Holey Rollers 65-59; Leftovers 64-60; TNT 62-58; Load Hogs 61-63; Get Along Gang 55-69; Misfits 5466-6566; Country Kin 54-70: Hooter Crew 50-74. Mem Good Gamm and Series - R Ogden 200-516; B. Allen 189470; W. Friend 201461; B. Hodges 191-525; M Cross 187438; C. Wilton 213497; B Lake 198559; D. Snyder 184-513; J. Haight 190-559; S. Sanborn 213-515: J Barnum 194-533. Woeseas Good Gamm aad Series - B. Thomason 180457; J. Ogden 198509; L. Allen 147406; D. Kelly 195-513: R Mapes 165448; L. Friend 155454; R Haight 203-516; N. Taylor 179484; C Wilcox 188490; A Sutliff 171413. Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 39 1/2-24 1/2; Wood­ mansee Construction 38-26; Consumers Concrete 35-29; Middle Lakers 34-30; Misfits 34-30; NKOTB 31-33; Cascade Home Improvement 29 1/2-34 1/2; 3 J’s 29 1/2-34 1/2; Thornapple Valley Equipment 29-35; Neil's Printing 28 1/2-35 1/2; Mass Confusion 28-36; Masori/Davis Lire 27-37. Mens High Gamm & Series J. Bartimus 160; S. Lyttle 171; K. Wood 194-512; N. Sinclair 183; D. Johnson 207-550; R. Eaton 191-532; B. Slovinski 184-515, J. Grassmyer 173. Womens High Games & High Series J. Bryans 169443; J. Eaton 167; D. Sinclair 167-444; B. Tracy 189-515; S. Huver 157; D. Loftus 182473; E. Johnson 185; F. Ruthruff 197; L. Power 436; A. Graham 140. 01587272 YMCA-Hsstings Youth Council's Wlnter/Spring Wooten's Vollevball League Team W-L Bennett Industries............................................ 27-0 W. Mi. Associates...........................................20-7 Hast. Burial Vaull/Viatcc...............................18-9 Ray James Electromechanical................... 12-15 Halifax and D.J. Electric............................. 11-13 Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 10-14 Hastings Mutual............................................... 9-18 BWA.....................................................................7-20 Bill Seif Chevy................................................. 3-24 by Hurt Luttermoser Fearless predictions... "East is east, west is west and a elephant neverforgets. ' Boulder's rule'" YMCA-Youth Council's Adult Indoor Soccer Final Standings Team W-L-T Yellow................................................................9-1-0 Kelly................................................................... 8-1-1 White..................................................................5-3-2 Navy................................................................... 4-5-1 Lt. Blue.............................................................. 2-7-1 Maroon............................................................... 1-6-3 Red.......................................................................1-81 YMCA-Youlh Council's Mens Basketball Standings CLegue Now don’t ask me what the above means. AU I know is it came from one those "know it alls" or a.k.a. a prognosticator. A person who predicts the future on a whim. Pops off at the mouth. Not afraid of what others think of his opinions. Steps out on a limb and offers advice. Someone wbo likes to creae controversy - someone HI attempt to be this week. Yes, it's time for "Cool Hand Lutte's Fearless Predictions!' But to be safe. If 1 were you, I'd choose the opposite of Cool Hand Lutte's picks. Notice I use 'Late in the third person. That way. he can take the beat for all these predictions after Ute season. Son of like Chris Berman's "Swami" on ESPN. Now before I look into my crystal ball, or in this case the "Diet Crystal Pepsi" empty clear cola bottle on my desk, you first must know what my credentials are. In other words, assurances why it is safe not to bet on my word versus the boys in 'Vegas. Three things you must know: One. I came in second to last place in my office pool for the NCAA "Final Four." W-L The only reason I didn't finish in last was because the person wbo did look some wrong Thursdays Angels •Ag Boys............................................................. 10-2 McDonalds 83-29; Hardluck Bowlers 62-50: Nash. Chiropratic 5949; Olde Towne Tavern 5854; Stefano's Pizza 5566-5666; G A D 4566-6666; Unknowns 4466-6766; Ray James Elec. 3666-5966. Good Gamm and Series - S. Snider 156; B. Moody 206-545; J. Bolo 135; B.G. Cuddahee 127; L. Apsey 202-532; T Daniels 210-567; L. Tilley 179; R. Haight 194-536; B. Hum 149; C. Garrett 156; S. Griffith 129; C. Griffith 126; D. Feldkamp 137; S.Dunn 185-501; P. Norris 167; B. Smith 153; B. Whitaker 192. Riverbend........................................................9-3 advice from the sports writer, which would be yours truly. Second, every year I pick the Detroit Tigers to finish in first place in the American Bowlerettm Andrus of Hastings 70-50; Hecker's Ins. 67-53; Good Time Pizza 67-53; Dorothy's Hairstyling make-up: Kem Oil 5766-6266; Carlton Ct. Etc. make-up; D.J. Electric 53-67; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 4766-7266. Good Gamm and Series - G. Potter 170422: S. Greenfield 170474; D. Morawski 179470; J. McMillen 179462; D. Brumm 188510; B. Maker 180476; M. Garber 174480; S. Wilt 205484; J. Decker 199-509; J. Hamilton 158463; D. Harding 181470. Good Gamm - A. Fox 146; J. Richardson 169; T. Elliston 131; J Skedgell 163; J. Gardner 152; L. Elliston 173; E. Ulrich 151; B. Hathaway 173: B. Eckert 186 Great Sports BOOkS...part 2 Froai Ibe Saltvm Sheet byRkfcSalivaa Byron Nelson is golfs greatest living leg­ end, and a man beloved by three generations of both sports fans and fellow professionals alike. He is simply one of the greatest golfen ever to pick up a putter, and the man who had the greatest year any golfer ever had (1945, when he won 18 PGA tournaments _ includ­ ing an electrifying 11 in a row!). "How I Played The Game." (Taylor Publishing Co., $19.95) is the beautifully told tale (in his own words) of a man determined to be the greatest ever his hardscrabble rural Texas upbringing and his near-death experi­ ence with typhoid fever, his early years learn­ ing golf as a caddie at Fort Worth's Glen Garden Country Cub (where as a 14-ycar-okl he beat another young caddie named Ben Hogan in the Caddie Championship by one shot); his lean years as an amateur and as a young pro in the Depression; and the golden years of the '40s, when he invented the mod­ em golf swing and forged the legend of "Lord Byron." Laced throughout with scores of priceless stories, anecdotes, and opinions, and with an in-depth, event-by-event look at his golden year. 1945, "How I Rayed The Game" is golf writing and remembrances of the highest order _ and a book for every golfer and fan. • • a "Total Baseball: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Baseball" (HarperPerennial, $35.00), edited by noted baseball historian John Thom and veteran baseball statistician Pete Palmer is, by universal acclaim, the most comprehensive and up-to-date baseball refer­ ence available _ a virtual baseball library in one volume. Brimming with over 2300 pages. Part I of "Total Baseball" begins with features on sub­ Hastings Mutual................................................. 6-6 Viatec.............................................................. 4-8 Miller Real Estate............................................. 1-11 A League •Hamilton Exc..................................................12-0 Petersons...............................................................7-5 Hastings Savings & Loan................................. 3-9 B League: Minor •Clearview Properties..................................... 12-0 Garrisons...............................................................6-6 Viking.....................................................................6-6 Larry Poll Realty................................................5-7 Fiberglass.............................................................. 5-7 FlexFab................................................................2-10 B Leanne: Minor •L.W. Merchants............................................. 10-3 Bosley.............................................................. 7-5 Piston Ring........................................................... 6-8 Cappon Oil........................................................... 6-6 Graphic Embrodery........................................... 5-7 Greenfield Guards...........................................0-12 •League Champions Results Ag. Boys 43 vs. Viatec 36; Hastings Mutual 40 vs. Miller Real Estate 42. record of major league contests played from 1871 through 1992 _ all 160,899 of them _ this section details the accomplishments of the game's 2,125 teams and 13,843 players more completely and accurately than any other encyclopedic work. "Total Baseball” is a one-volume treasury that will appeal to baseball enthusiasts and hardcore fans alike. No baseball fan, old or new, should be without the countless hours of rich history and abundant stats contained in this masterpiece _ a book as big and great as the game itself. win the Super Bowl next yesr! Convinced? Okay, after carefully reviewing all the spring sports rosters, coaches comments and team names - yes. team names - here are my Barry County choices for greatness and sadness this year. A Barry County "Bible” If you will on the area sports teams: • Hastings, Middleville. Delton. Lakewood and Maple Valley baseball- all will finish in first place because in my book, all baseball teams should finish in first, because simply, it is the best sport God made available. And of course, they play in Barry County. I hope that made sense. • Softball - After spinning the Pepsi bottle with the Panthers, Saxons and the rest of the names nicely laid out and having it fall off the desk completely, well, what can I say? The bottle doesn't lie. A long season predicted for these triads. • Golf - Hard to predict golf because it's basically an individual sport. In that case, my individual game is for the "birdies." So anything better is a successful year in my book. • Track - Maple Valley's girls’ team will do well because they have Sara Leep on their squad. A nice sounding adjective for my track stories. The Hastings girls' team has Yuka Toyota on Its squad. Sony, Yuka, but I own a Toyota and it barely runs. Law of averages tell me the Saxons will have a lough go of it this year. • Soccer - Neva liked the sport, but to show I'm fair to all, Ill say Middleville will finish somewhere in the "middle of the pack:' the Lions are no good in football (Detroit that li) io In soccer, so they should fare well in: Panthers are one of only two teams with pictures in the sport pre vics 6. managing to "show up" when other team pictures failed. They must have something going for them. • Tennis anyone? Anyone? Anyone besides Middleville or Hastings? Since they are the only Barry County tennis teams competing, comparing the competition to you makes things easy - you should dominate. There you have it. accurate prognostications of your favorite spring sport teams I'm Officials Association to meet April 13 Hastings Area Officials Association, would like to announce they will hold a meeting Tuesday. April 13. for all interested baseball/softball umpires. The meeting will take place at Central Elementary, in room 206 at 7 p.m. Veteran umpires as well as aspiring ones should plan on attending. Bring your 1993 schedules to the meeting. For more information call the association's secretary, Don Bowers at 945-9667. Hastings grad in college track Mark Kelly, a senior at Indiana Wesleyan University, is a member of the Wildcat track and field team for the 1992-93 academic year. Kelly is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School. Indiana Wesleyan University is a four year Christian liberal arts co-educational university sponsored by the Wesleyan Church. The university prepares students for service and ledership roles in teacher education, allied health, business, industry, government, Christian Ministries and other fields of study. CARDS AND COLLECTING sure you'll want to keep this valuable piece of information to yourself. If you lose the house and farm on my account don't say I didn't warn you. Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. KBjCINgMA I Kituhi MIR NOnCK Dm to Overbooking by the Film Company, Turtles III will not be ; shown this wsek! Turtles III will start Here's What W/re Doing About It I FRIDAY, APRIL 16 thru APRIL 30. We apologize tor any Incovenlence. Thsnk You/or your support. THE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY is cunetaMly and thoroughly tated. 1 2 STARTS FRIDAY, APRIL 9lh ________ •3 SHOWS • BLOOD BANKS HAVE ADDED RVE ADOTDONAL SCREENING TESTS kir mtaboue dbnm etnev t«e p inevonaeaatety. 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MS-257S 6 jects of interest to all baseball fans, from the general reader who wishes to know more about the game's trivia and lore, to the advanced fan who wants to know about its business and law. Beginning with John Thom's opening article on "The True Father of Baseball" right up through "Baseball Collecting." every aspect of America's favorite pastime is covered. Part II of "Total Baseball” covers the entire statistical record of the game, plus cutting­ edge sabremetric stats newly developed for this book. As the editas state, "Baseball may be loved without statistics, but it cannot be understood without them." Presenting the League's Eastern Division. And the third most compelling reason to pick against me — the Detroit Lions will 1IEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TOQVE BLOOD lur the "CEATMMYADVHTUE WORMY OF TIE IIME OBEY.' A FAR OFF PLACE Friday & Saturday 9:15 Sunday-Thursday 8:00 MANkM! 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The EASTER BUNNY " will be here... : SAT., APRIL 10 - & SUN., APRIL 11 ' at 12:30 J j j ’ ‘ Bnng your camera and your kids (or we will take your picture for $1 00 few the cost of the film only) Free drawings at ail matinees all weekend for free passes, chocolate bunnies & caster baskets Come out this . weekend for some fun’” BARGAIN NIGHTS WEDNESDAY " end THURSDAY St SO ALL SEATS FRIENDS DON I LEI FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK —TOUR HOSTS — Dobblo and Hany Durey �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 8. 1993 — Page 13 Drunk boaters face stiff new penalties Honor Roll.. .Hastings High School HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period which ended March 26.1993 SENIORS - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 Mandy Berg, Marc Bergstrom, Valerie Blair. Angela Born. Tammy Bridgman. Thomas Brighton. Paul Buchanan, Tonya Carlson, Christopher Carpenter*. Michael Cook, Chcrie Cotant. Malyka dcGoa, Kara Endsley*. Holly Forbes, Brad Gee. Alison Gergcn, Neil Katsul*. Edith Kortekaas. Tiffany Lancaster, Ryan Madden, Kristen McCall. Eugene Miller, Rebecca Newton. April Owen, Sheila Pann*, Matthew Pyle, Tammi Snore. Bradly Thayer, April Tobias, Kathleen Vos. Daniel Walden, Robyn Wallace. Benjamin Washburn, Cherish Wetzel SENIORS * Honors 3.10 Io 3.49 Tasha Arnold. Michelle Bechler. John Beil, Stacy Beukema, Matthew Brown, Holly Bryan, Kelly Casey. Ashley Cole, Teri Eisner, Pamela Emswilcr, Anne Endsley, Sarah Flanagan. Miranda Freridge, Bradley Gardner, Anna Garrett. Jason Gole, Angela Greenfield, Aaron Gross. Aleksandra Hal), Jefferson Haywood. Jason Karas. Sue Kidder, Tonia Kingsbury. Antje Kunisch, Michelle Leatherman. Ryan Martin. Aubrey Mason, Matthew McDonald, Monica Mellen, Carl Norris, Ben Rhodes. Jill Rhodes, Scott Ricketts, Jonathan Robinson, Anthony Snow, Aaron Spencer, Jody Stafford. Jennifer Storm, Yuka Toyota, Jeffery Wilbur SENIORS - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Janel Avery. David Ehredt, Nathan Frye. Jeff Furrow, Jessica Jackson, Justin Mosteilcr, Heather Noorman. Adelia Sears. Gift Sinthuphan, David Solmes, Daniel Styf, Marvin Tobias. Larry Vaughn JUNIORS - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 Michael Baker. Diane Bell. Joseph Bender, Martha Billmeyer. Brandi Brandt. Matthew Cassell. Nicole Cooklin, Andrew Cove. Kariana Cullen*. Sarah Czindcr, Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferris. Matthew Hartman*. Luke Haywood. Erin Homing. Matthew Johnston. Jason Kaiser, Theresa Kelly*. Scott Krueger*. Kathryn Larkin. Lori McKeough. Shala O'Grady*. Katie Parker. Arloa Raffler, Tracy Reynolds. Wilhelm Rumpf, Robert Sanlnocencio, Shellie Schantz, Michael Shade, Gordon Shaw. Julianna Solmes, Jeremy Strouse, Sarah Thomas. Jennifer VanAman. Christy VanOoy, Lori Vaughan, Jeanna Willard JUNIORS - Hoaers 3.10 to X49 April Arends, Michael Bates, Richard Bax. Rachel Brighton. Matthew Christy. Kelly Eggers. Ines Garcia. Eugene Haas. Amy Haight, Charles Harvath, Shawn Hawthorne, John Herbslreith, Christopher Hill. Benjamin Hughes. Daniel James. Lucas Johnson. Brandi Lydy. Ryan McAlvey, Benjamin Moskaiik, Jennifer Pierce. Kirk Potter, Aaron Rankin. Todd Sanlnocencio. Jennifer Scharping. Samuel Torode, Derek VanDenburg, Chris Sorenson, Michelle Vandcnboss, Michael Wilson SOPHOMORES - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Julie Bailey. Mark Bowman, Danielle Cook, Amy Cramer, Faith Davis. Clayton Edger. Ryan Finch, Melissa Higgins. Malt Jackson, Kevin Keller, Randy LaIX.ro, Angie Ruprighl, Justin Slocum, Danycll Thomton.m Todd Thunder, Sarah VanCampen, Stacy Workman, Kari Yoder FRESHMEN - High Howorx 150 to 4.00 Rebecca Abson, Robin Acker*, Rickey Argo. Aaron Baker, Katherine Barch, Ronny Barnes, Kelly Bellgraph. Matthew Birman, Craig Bowen, Kathryn Brandt, Morgan Brill, Jaime Brookmeyer, Sara Casarez. Meredith Cole*. Damian dcGoa, Deborah Griffin, Renae Gutchess, Heather Hamilton, Evan Hawbaker, David Hcnney. Jrshua Hill*, Chastity Holtz. Shasta Homing*. Andrew Hubbard. Frederick Jilcs. Sharyn K .uffman*, Betsie Keeler*. Tammi Kelly, Christy LaJoye, Stacy Larke*. Joshua Leary. Angela Lyons. Sarah McKelvey. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller, Roy Miller, Chris Norris. Camilla Park. Robert Redbum*. Dean Replogle. Lisa Reynolds*, Joshua Robinson, Roxanne Rooney. Angela Sarver. Aaron Schantz*. Eleanorc Schroeder. Jamie Scobey*. Jeremy Shade. Kerith Sherwood. Kimberly Sloan. Michael Stormes, Stacy Strouse. Matthew Styf, Carrie Varney, Julie Vos, Jennifer Welcher, Christa Wetzel. Crystal Wilson. Wendi Wilson FRESHMEN - Horn 3.10 to 149 Joshua Allerding, Jenae Bailey. Erinn Bechler. Frederick Billings. Aaron Clements. Jenny Dukes. Phillip Englerth, Chad Greenfield, Theodore Griffith, Levi Haight, Emily Hartman. Nicole Haskin. Jason Jones, Jordan Karas. Amanda Levengood. Colleen Loftus. Kelli Loftus. Matthew MacKenzie, Christopher Miller, Thomas Moore Jr., Candace Norris, Brandy Ordiway. David Pann, Angie Patterson, James Robbe, Corey Seeber, Elizabeth Slocum, Amber Snoeyink, Mandy Watson FRESHMEN - Honorable MeMioa 100 to 109 Amanda Acheson. Jesse Bamum. Timothy Bird. James Capers, Barbara Duane. Shawn Elmer. Joyelle Endres. Carrie Gasper. Jasen Grant, Seth Hawbaker. Chad Keizer. Heather Kendall. Russell Madden. Michael Neymeiyer, Jodi Orman. Naucy Phillips, Scott Preston. Kerri Rugg. Russell Solmes. Ryan VanDenburg. Derek Velte •Indicate. 4.00 How to Keep Your Amanda Bartimus, April Clawson. Mary Elliott. Jonathon Hawkins. Jessica HesterKidder, Jennifer Larabee, Jon Lester, Mark Lundquist. Tracy Moore. Catherine Murphy. Jeffrey Myers. Julee Orman, Christopher Stafford. Travis Williams lung Allocation ' LONG ASSOCIATION' about safety equipment. At present, only boaters 12 to 15 years of age must successfully complete a DNR cer­ tified course. This does not apply to youngsters operating boats powered by less than six horsepower motors, or when they arc accompanied by a person 16 or older. In calling for the new state law. state Sen William Van Rcgenmorter. R Jenison, said "It’s time for people to realize that you can not safely navigate a boat any better than you can an automobile when under the influence of alcohol. Boaters, swimmers, jet skiers and other enjoying the water are put at risk when an intoxicated individual is operating a boat ’' Barry County Residents Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home. " The Hastings Banner .. .keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner "Making Barry County residents fed at home for over 100 years. " NOTICE of LETTING of DRAIN CONTRACT and REVIEW of APPORTIONMENTS in the MATTER Of the BURROUGHS COUNTY DRAIN Notice is hereby given that I, Robert W. Shaffer, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, State of Michigan, will, on April 19, 1993 at the County Drain Commissioner's Office, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, proceed to receive sealed bids no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day indicated. Bids will be opened and publicly announced immediately thereafter. Plans and specifications are available for public inspection at the referenced location. Bidders must be qualified to do business in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Michigan. Contract(s) will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for performance of the work and giving the owner the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities contained therein, and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as shall be publicly announced. The filing of any proposal by an individual or firm shall constitute acknowledgement of an agreement with the reservations as stated herein. Notice is further given that on the 5th day of May 1993 at the County Drain Commissioner's Office in the Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, a Day of Review for Apportionment of Benefits within the Special Assessment District tor said Drain to review^entative apportionments for benefits received from 9.00 am. until 5:00 p.m. . Lands subject to assessment for this project lie within Section 33 of Baltimore Township. The total length of the drain is 1368 feet. Tentative apportionment includes benefits to be levied at large against Baltimore Township for the public health, convenience or welfare, the County of Barry for benefits to county highways, and the Michigan Department of Transportation for benefits to M-37. All owners and persons interested may appear at the time and place above noted for reviewing apportionments, and to be heard with respect to such special assessments and interests in relation thereto. Sections 155 and 161 of the Drain Code (Act 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1956. as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may, within 10 days after the Day of Review, appeal therefrom by making application to the Probate Court of Barry County for the appointment of a Board of Review, and may further appeal from the report of this Board of Review by application for a Writ of Certiorari by the Circuit Court of Barry County. rPUBLIC NOTICE-] BOARD OF EDUCATION tffenON* JUNE 7, 1993 JUNIORS * HoMrable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Rebecca Andersen, Jason Beeler, Clarissa Bowman. Cal Casey. Emily Cassell, Derek Chandler. Marie DeWitt. Danielle Dipert*. Angela Fruin. Mark Furrow. Nicole Greenfield. Rachel Griffin*. Kimberly Hoxworth, Kevin Hubert*. Joseph James, Amanda Jennings. Mark Kaiser. Michelle Lancaster. Scott Long, Sarah McKeough. Holly Miller. Amanda Morgan*. Tony Norris. Justin Reid. Melissa Schreiner. Amber Shattuck. Michael Storms. Michael Toburen, Jennifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur*. Amy Witzel, Rcbeccah Zombor Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) for the proper charging of repeat offenders. "In the past, a boater could he penalized in one county one weekend for drunken boating and in another county the next weekend, with no communication between judges or law en­ forcement officials.” said Sgt Dean DeVries of the Ottawa County Sheriff s Marine Patrol To enhance boating safety. AAA Michigan's Basch recommends that all first­ time boaters attend classes offered by the U.S. Coast Guard, various power squadrons, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and county sheriff departments to learn the rules of the waterways and become knowledgeable BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Two vacancies for six-year terms Young SOPHOMORES - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 Stiff jail sentences and fines await drinking and drunken boat operators this year under a new law hailed by state and law enforcement officials. AAA Michigan reports. The new law. which took effect April 1, also calls lor breathalyzer tests and penalties similar to those meted out to the drinking motorist. ’’This law gives enforcement agencies a tool to prosecute statewide those who would operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” said Jerry Basch. AAA Michigan’s Community Safely Services manager. “In the pat boating violations were covered by local ordinances. Because of this fragmented approach, it was difficult to en­ force the various laws on the books. This new law should take care of that.” Last year, 35 persons lost their lives and 167 suffered injuries in Michigan waters. Na­ tionally, the U.S. Coast Guard estimates that about one-half of all fatal boat crashes involve alcohol. Michigan is a water lover’s paradise with more than 11,000 inland lakes and some 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, not coun­ ting a 3.200-mile coastline that if straightened would stretch along the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Florida. It also has in excess of 825,000 registered boats, more than any other state. But too often, officials say. drinking spoils an otherwise fun-filled day in the Water Wonderland. Two felony crimes are created under the new law: • A skipper with a blood alcohol level of .10 percent or more who causes a death, faces, upon conviction, up to 15 years in jail, a fine between 52,500 and $10,000 and in­ definite revocation of boating privileges on state waters. Boat operators, like drivers of cars, are considered legally drunk if their alcohol level is JO percent or more. • The same skipper who causes an in­ capacitating injury can face up to five years in jail and fines between $1,000 and $5,000. Under the implied consent law. boat operators suspected of drinking or being drunk can be required by marine safety of­ ficials to take a breathalyzer or other test to determine blood alcohol content (BAC). Refusal to take the test can result in a sixmonth revocation of boating privileges. A boater who registers more than . 10 per­ cent and is convicted of operating under the influence can be jailed up to 90 days and fined between $100 and $500. A conviction of impaired driving in which the BAC is below . 10 percent carries a penalty of up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $300 and up to 45 days of community service. All convictions will be entered into the Law Interested candidates must file a petition contain­ ing 50 signatures of registered voters no later than: 4.00 P.M. May 10. 1993 at the BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 W. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml 49058 616-945-9545 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry ISD office. Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner County of Barry -Member* ore elected by representatives from local boards. SOPHOMORES - Honors 3.10 to 349 Jeremy Allerding, Sherry Anger, Molly Arnold. Kathleen Beil. Cassandra Burghdoff. Jennifer Coats. Navajo Cole. Dennis Count. Charity Crutlenden, Charles Davis. Jessie Elliott. Deborah Evans. Tiffany Everett. Danielle Gole, Michelle Gole. Gretchen Golnek. Joshua Hanford. Sabrina Haywood. Denise Heath, Stacy Hull. Jeremy Kelly, Joe Kidder. Matt Kirkendall. Laura Koons, Tamera Krebs, Michelle McCausey, Scott McKelvey. Amy Merritt. Curtis Morgan. Jenny Myers. Christin Ossenheimer, Robert Rooney, Derrick Rosenberger, Georg Rumpf, Mindy Schaubel. Daniel Sherry. Tangie Shriver, Spring Silsbee, Larry Smith. Eric Bosses — Honor your Secretary by submitting His or Her name in the BANNER SECRETARIES CONTEST 3 Names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants. Names will be announced in the April 22 issue of the Banner So submit your secretaries' names by Friday, April 16, and watch the Banner for further details. Prizes are being donated by: t AMERICAN ASSOCIATION' 800678-LUNG Barlow Florist & Christian Book Store Bosley Pharmacy JC Penney Ron Smith Greenhouse Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant Hodges Jewelry King's Music Center Floral Designs of Hastings Secretary Name i> h 3 Boss Name Company Telephone ____________ BANNER 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 or DROP OFF I at the Banner l< Office 1 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1993 Three area men accused of stealing cars sentenced to year in jail ins. Police recovered the two cars that were A group of Hastings men accused of stealing two cars and breaking into three other vehicles in Baltimore Township Jan. 27 were sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Iasi Thursday to one year in jail. Judge Richard M. Shuster sentenced Terry L. Harrington. 22, Michael W. Harrington. 18. and Jason L. Rein. 21. each to a year in jail and five years probation. They were also required to each pay restitution to the victims and $2,500 in costs. Shuster told the men they had belter change their behavior because they will be sent to prison if they get into any more trouble with the law. "You're at the end of the road," Shuster told Michael Harrington during his sentencing. "You’re going to get one chance and one chance only. You mess up. and you're on your way to prison." Shuster told the three men that he hoped they would use their jail and probation time to turn their lives around. "Our hope is that you learn to be a Court News productive citizen and you like it." Shuster said to Michael Harrington The three men pleaded guilty March 4 to different charges stemming from the incident. Terry Harrington pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle as pan of a plea bargain agreement in exchange for dropping other charges against him. Michael Harrington pleaded guilty to breaking into a motor vehicle in exchange for dropping Iwo other auto break-in charges and a charge of larceny under $100. Jason Rein also pleaded guilty to breaking into a vehicle in exchange for dropping another break-in charge. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616> 948-8051 H unit'd \ntiqut \ A ( <>//< cubit-J I WANT TO BUY a used waicrbcd (Cash). 517-627-9494. \ultunul \d\ BAD CREDIT? 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God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best Sadly missed by his Family and friends Help \\ unit'd ALTRUSA CHILD CARE/ LEARNING CENTER which is a well-established nonprofit center in Battle Creek, is taking applications for the following position: Immediate opening, child/care/learning center direc­ tor. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, emphasis on Early Childhood Education; 3 years experience/preschool children, 2 years administrative experience/ child care field; general know­ ledge High Scope curriculum. Reply to: Altrusa Child Care/ Learning Center, P.O. Box 861, Battle Creek, Ml 49016.___ EARN $20,000-$30,000 per year plus (benefits after 90 work days). Service station, mechan­ ic, certified, experienced. Full service station, open 6:30-10p.m., 7 days a week. Send resumes to: Jim Pazel's Union 76, 14301 Beadle Lake Rd., Exit 100-194. Battle Creek. Ml 49017.___________________ NOW HIRING! Sales Representatives. Call 1800-553-1891, ask for Randa. Central Petroleum Company. WANTED 100 PEOPLE For brand new diet pill of the 21st Century. Burns fat, increases energy. 100% natural. 604-268-9143. PUBLIC ANNOUNC NT The City of Hastings wishes to announce that the following projects will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Transportation for consideration for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program as required by the Intermodal Surface Transpor­ tation Efficiency Act of 1991. Funding for construction of these projects is 80 percent Federal. 20 percent Local share. Projects submitted and estimated construction costs include reconstruction of Woodlawn Avenue from East Street to the East City Limits, $326,000.00; and reconstruction of West State Road from Glenwood Street to the West City Limits. $395,000.00. Director of Public Services, Hastings, Michigan. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Zoning 8 Planning Commission of Rutland Charier Township will conduct their Second Quarter meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 1993, 7:30 p.m.. at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. All interested persons desiring to present zoning views either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Barbara Bedford. Clerk Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: 948-2194 The three were part of a group of four who committed the crimes after escaping from a Dowling adolescent group rehabilitation home the night of Jan. 26. They stole a car from a home on Dowling Road and drove it to Whitmore Road where they stole another car. The group also broke Imo some can that were parked at another Whitmore residence. One member of the group was caught Jan. 27 by officers from the Wyoming Police Department when he tried to break into a house in Ottawa County. The police said the suspect admitted he and the others had been involved in the car thefts and vehicle break- Lake 0 Sugar Shack defrayed by fire / ».r Sul, An early morning Tire March 30 destroyed the sugar house in use on the Tim Brodbeck farm at 10560 East Brown Road. Lake 1991 JOHN DEERE 180 trac­ tor, 17 h.p. low hours, $2500/best offer, 945-5949. Odessa. Passersby noticed the blaze at about 2:30 a.m. and stopped to awaken the Brodbecks, FLUTE FOR SALE- Good Condition. $175.00 O.B.O. Also wood kitchen table $20.00, 948-2585 or 948-9946. FORD 341 Aluminum heads. $100. CaU after 6pm. 945-5926. QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494. _______________ SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy vour graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 Mi\t ( Hunt ou\ BAHAMA CRUISE 5 days/4 nights. Overbought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets. $279 per couple. 407-331-7818. ext 495, Mon-Sat, 9am-9pm. COLLEGE MONEY AVAIL­ ABLE for those who qualify! Up to $21,000 for College/VoTech training through member­ ship in the Michigan National Guard. Call today to find out how io become one of the best. 534-6030.____________________ FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice S225. 517-627-9494,_________ LADIES NIGHT OUT male strippers. Diamonds in the Buff, April 15, at Prairie Schooner. Tickets, $6 in advance, $8 at the door, under 21 $10. Band after­ wards. For more information call 623-3400 or 329-2790. SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. Sec the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - 945-9554 WE ARE SEEING PROPOSALS! The Area Agency on Aging Region III seeks proposals for contracts for Federal Older Americans Act/State Aging Funds (Multi-Year 1994 through 1996). Contracts for each fiscal year (October 1, through September 30) will total approx­ imately $1,680,839. Organiza­ tions interested in submitting proposals must return a Letter of Intent by 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 1993. Only those organizations submitting a complete Letter of Intent will be eligible to apply for funds. Programs serve people 60 years and over in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, and Sl Joseph Counties. Fundable services vary by coun­ ty and include Nutrition (Congregate and Home Deliv­ ered Meals), Personal Care, Homemaking. In-Home Respite, Case-Coordination, Transporta­ tion, Chore, Home Repair. Adult Day Care. Guardian, Senior Center Staffing, Legal Aid, Ombudsman and Health Screening. Also, the AAA-Ill will be accepting requests for proposals for Community Focal Point designation. For more information and Letter of Intent form, contact the AAA-Rcgion III, 8135 Cox’s Drive, Suite 1-C, Portage, Michigan 49002. (616) 327-4321.___________________ WEDDING CHAPEL wedding service in our setting or yours, non-d nomination!), all races, all creeds. 968-6929. alerting them to the fire. The Woodland Fire Department responded to the alarm, but the building was lost. It was too late to salvage anything, according to Tammy Brodbeck. Gone is the syrup canner. a fair amount of syrup and a supply of wood used to heat the maple sap. Tim Brcdbeck. who was in the middle of the spring syrup making operation, estimated the damages to be more than $20,000. The couple intend to rebuild and have plans to be operating their maple syrup business again next year. Fortunately, they had moved most of the maple syrup to the house prior to the fire and did not lose their entire slock. "We've been getting a lot of calls from people wbo buy from us and they are concerned that we do not have any maple synip for sale, but we do." says Tammy. The building and contents were insured. Orangeville church plans Easter musical As a gift to the community, the Easter musical "But My Father Was There For Me...He Carried Me Through," will be presented Sunday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Orangeville Baptist Church. Music, drama and narration characterize this presentation. The church is located at 6921 Marsh Road. For more information call 664-4377. stolen by the group. In other recent court business : • Fredric M. Myers. 41, of 365 Lakeside Drive, Delton, was sentenced to one to four years in prison on a charge of malicious destruction erf personal property over $100. Myers pleaded no contest to the charge in exchange for dropping charges of reckless driving, indecent exposure and being a habitual offender. Myers submitted the police report on the incident to the court in lieu of testimony asserting his guilt. • Nashville resident Larry C. Dinger, 45, of 224 Sherman Street, pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a home on Maple Grove Road, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. His plea was in exchange for dropping a charge of safe breaking, a felony with a maximum life prison sentence. Sentencing was set for April 22. • A 52-year-old Delton man pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to tell the County Department of Social Service about over $500 in income tic received, a felony punishable by four years in prison. Gary L. Kaiser, of 135 Mill Street, pleaded guilty in exchange for dropping of charge of welfare fraud over $500, which carries a maximum four-year prison sentence. Kaiser told the court that he went on welfare after he lost his job at the Kalamazoo Blood Company in 1983. He said he did not report a $27,000 payment he received from the company after losing his job because he did not know he had to. Kaiser reportedly received $17,987 over a period of three years when he was on welfare. Sentencing was set for April 22. • An April 8 pre-trial date was set for Chris A. Miller, 34, of 601 Reed Street. NMhvilte. Miller faces charges of writing a bad check for $150 and stealing another check for $150. He stood mute to the charges Jan. 21. Not guilty p»eas were entered on his behalf. The first charge is punishable by up to 14 years in prison and the second bv up to five years in prison. A $10,000 bond also was Kt in the case. Police Beat Collision with tree injures two ORANGEVU4.E TWP. — Two area teenagers were injured Monday when their car hit a tree. Michigan Stale Police from the Wayland post report. Karen S. Browne, 17. of 4900 Wood School Road. Hartings, was driving on 12 Mile Road near Englands Park Drive at 5:45 p.m. when she kxt control of her car and hit a tree, troopers said. Browne and her passenger. Shawn Ribble. 17, of 5160 Marsh Road. Shelbyville, were injured in the collision and both were taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ribble was treated for bead injuries and released. Browne was treated overnight for face lacerations and released the next day. Four hurt in car-van accident BALTIMORE TWP. — An accident on Bedford Road Sunday evening sent four people to the hospital, troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings said. Troopers said Brenda A. Landbeer. 32, of 3506 Lawrence Road. Hastings, was pulling out of the Granny's General Store parking lot at about 5 p.m. when her car collided with a north-bound van driven by Steven D. Elzinga, 38, of 3258 Yeckley Road. Hastings. Landheer told troopers that she saw the van coining and tried to apply the breaks 10 let the van go past before she got out of the parking lot. Landheer said she accidentally pressed the gas pedal, however, and her car accelerated into the roadway and into the path of Elzinga's van. Landbeer. Elzinga and Elzinga’s passengers, Sharon K. Fedewa-Elzlnga. 29. and 1year-old Danielle M. Elzinga. were all taken to Pennock Hospital. Landheer and Steven Elzinga were admitted and are listed in satisfactory condition. Fedewa-Elzlnga wu admitted and released the next day. Danielle Elzinga wu transferred to Bronson Hospital, Pennock said. Landheer wu given a hazardous driving citation. troopers said. Hastings man held in drunk driving HASTINGS — A Hastings man wu arrested Sunday on a charge of drunk driving, third offense. Hastings City police report. Officers said they uw a vehicle driven by Joseph G. Morrow, 33. of C-69 Sundago Park, weaving and crossing the center line while in town sl about 4:30 am. Offlcen said they tried to slop Morrow, but he would not pull over. Police pursued Morrow to his address on Sundago Park and arrested him when he stopped his car in the driveway. Officers said they smelled alcohol on Morrow and a blood test wu taken to determine his blood alcohol level. Besides the drunk driving charge. Morrow also is being charged with driving on a Blood. \\ hat I \cr\ Vnerican Should Know. suspended license, second offense, fleeing and eluding, second offense, and violating parole. Lake O man's car slides on ice, hits tree WOODLAND TWP. — A 54-year-old Lake Odessa man wu injured when he lost control of his car and hit a tree last Thursday, April 1. troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings reported Richard W. Peacock, of 1003 Jordan Lake Ave., wu heading south on Martin Road near M-43 when Ua car hit a slippery spot, went off the road and hit the Bee. Boopen laid. Peacock was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he wu admitted and now is lilted in satisfactory condition. Peacock wu also issued a citation for hazardous driving, troopers said. Hastings man attempts to elude police HASTINGS — City police report arresting a 49-year-old Hastings man Monday on a charge of drank driving, second offense. Offlcen received a tip around 10 a.m. about a possible drunken driver at the Wash King Coin Laundry on East Woodlawn. When they arrived at the acene, they stopped Jerry K. Price, of 2106 S. Bedford Road, u he left the laundromat's parking lot. Offlcen said Price wu swaying when be got out of his car. They also said he smelled of alcohol. Officer! said they found a mug half-full of a substance that they believe wu alcohol in the car. Price's blood alcohol level wu .20. A. 10 is legally intoxicated. Price also was charged with transporting open intoxicants. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit fr'm autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOO BANKS Alcohol a factor in one-car accident JOHNSTOWN TWP. — State Police troopers from the Hastings post said they think alcohol may have been involved in an accident on Banfield Road Sunday night. They said Darlene L Caldwell. 39. of 12095 Cram Road, Plainwell, wu driving south on Baifield near Hobbs Road at 9:20 p.m when she failed to follow a curve in the road. Troopers said Caldwell's car hit a guardrail and left the road, vaulted through the air about 30 feet, clipped two small Bees and hit a larger tree. Both Caldwell and her passenger. Melissa Caldwell, 10. were trapped in the vehicle. They were extricated by members of the Johnstown Fire Department and taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Darlene Caldwell wu arrested at the hospital by troopers on a charge of drunken driving and a blood sample wu taken to determine Caldwell's blood alcohol level. Both Caldwells were treated for their injuries and released. Two hurt in car-pickup collision . RUTLAND TWP. — Stare Police from the Hastings post report two people were taken to the hospital after an accident on State Road Tuesday. March 30. Troopers said Derek W. Freridge. 18. of 3890 S. Chariton Park Road. Hastings, wu driving north on Airport Road at about 6 p.m. when he turned left onto Stale Road and into the path of a southbound pickup driven by Richard J. While. 42. of 1269 Norway Road, Hutings. Freridge told troopers he did not see the pickup coming when he turned. White told troopers he could not stop in time to avoid the collision. While and his passenger, Linda White. 41. were injured in the accident and they were taken to Pennock Hospital. Richard White wu admitted and is listed in satisfactory condition. Linda While wu treated and released. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-04-15.pdf 54da4414d2841c90bc3602072511adc8 PDF Text Text City to protect DDA investment Courts & Law bond sale bid awarded See Page 2 Lakewood names Secor as Supt. See Page 5 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 bast'"’5* HASTINGS Pt'RllC LIBRARY Hastings THURSDAY. APRIL 15, 1993 VOLUME 139. NO. 6 News Briefs Blood drive wH be Friday A Barry County Red Crow blood drive fa scheduled for noon to 12:45 p.m. Friday at Thomapple Kellogg High School. Drive Co-chair Vicki Rick laid donarious throughout Barry County have been Io* lately. She added that supplies of some types of blood, Mich as O positive. an as far down aa 60 percent. "We have s goal of 100 units, but let ’s gel 120 to make up the units we were down from the last drive." Rick said. “It doesn't take that long to provide a gift that certainly never stops giving. Let's show them what Middleville is made of. "Be san to wave al the 'Blood Drop' between 3 and 5 30." she added. The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the city election nest November is 4 p.m. Tuesday. May II. st the clerk's office in City Hall. Expiring will be the terms of Mayor Mary Lot Oj51. City.CMtk Sharon Vickery. City Treasurer Jane Barlow, Board of Review Members George “Buzz" Youngs sad Gordon Ironside, and Council Members Goda Watson. Bohen May. Evelyn Broker and David Jaapene. in the Firn through the Fourth Wards, respectively. Also on the November ballot will be a proposal to approve or reject the new Hanies City Charter, which has aatdcrgoae extensive work by the special Charter Revision Commas ion in 1992 and that year. Hastings band* planning trip ANNER PRICE 25’ Once a week trash pickup for Hastings? by David T. Young Editor Garbage pickup service in Hastings may move from twice to once a week as soon as next month and rates are likely to increase next year if not sooner. A City Council committee is negotiating a new contract with Ron Neil and Hastings Sanitary Service. Neil originally *sked for a 50-cent increase per week, to $8.50. a 5 per­ cent increase for the following five years and moving to once a week pickup starting May I. The city has countered with a proposal to keep the current $8 a week rate the same this year in exchange for reducing lo once a week service, a 50-cent increase in 1994 and then die rates for the next three years to be negotiated al a later dau Councilman Frank Campbell Monday night said he isn't entirely comfortable with the idea of cutting back garbage pickup service to once a week and he said he'd like to see it im­ plemented only on a trial basis "Garbage builds up in a week." he said. "Personally. I'm opposed to it. It (twice a week pickup) does keep die areas around your home dean." Campbell likened the service cutback to “not flushing your toilet for three days." "I 'hink -ve need time to research and talk, to people about this." he added. "I think we ought to listen to the citizens." Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse said. "You don't have to go to once a week pickup if you don't want lo." adding that it's possible that council could have a public hearing. However. Jasperse pointed out that most other municipalities in the area, including Grand Rapids, have pickup service once per week. The mayor pro tem said a proposed agree­ ment will be drawn up and council and Hastings Sanitary Service can decide on it al the council's next meeting Monday. April 26. He added that Hastings citizens then would have two weeks to think about the proposals and somehow give council their opinions on The Tendercare Hastings nursing home is forbidden to admit new residents under an admissions ban by the Michigan State Public Health Department. The ben was Tendercare seeks end to admissions ban report on Tendercare include a shortage of In an unrelated incident at the facility, a 96year-old patient was found safe Friday after he wandered off the grounds of the facility the previous night. code violations. David Rector, chief of the Michigan State Public Health Department's Field Services section, said the survey was conducted by a team of health care professionals who examined conditions at the facility and staff to provide activities for the residents, failure to properly assess the residents' medical needs and histories, failure to maintain equipment at the facility, failure to keep residents properly groomed, lack of activity planning for some residents and failure to provide food under sanitary conditions. Rector said that a second team of surveyors was sent to the facility Tuesday lo conduct another survey. If the problems listed in the first survey are found tn be corrected, the facility could be allowed to admit residents again in a few days. Rector said. Nancy Harding, administrator at Tendercare, said that though the ban has not affected Tendercare adversely, the facility has worked to correct the problems listed in the interviewed residents there. He said that the wide last survey. She said that the facility asked to be byNkkHaflteaa SsaffWriter The Tendercare Hastings nursing home is being strveyed by the Michigan State Public Health Department this week to determine if the facility once again will be allowed to admit new residents. The nursing home no* is prevented from admitting people because of a Health Department ban on admissions. The ban was instituted after an enmity Slate Health Department survey conducted a month and a half ago cited Tendercare for numerous health range of "deficiencies" discovered by the team made it necessary to prevent admissions at the facility surveyed again after the list of violations had until the problems can be cleared up. A few of the violations listed in the team's "We're optimistic that the ban will be lifted this week." Harding said. Anyone who wants to nominate soOKone for the annual "Book of Golden Deeds*’ award may do so until Thurs­ day. April 29. The Exchange Club of Hastings each year presents the award to a person whose good works might otherwise go The winner of the award is kept secret until announcement is made at the Michigan Week luncheon, which this year will be Thursday, May 13. Nominations may be made with Sara Fddbaur. 2545 South Chariton Road. Hastings. Mich.. 49058. For more infor­ mation. call Feidbaur at 945-3775. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 was flown in to help In the search. Knickerbocker was discovered at 9 a.m. Friday sleeping in a car parked in the garage of a home near the Tendercare facility. He was discovered by the residents of the home as they left for work and returned to Tendercare. County seeks property for human resources 'campus1 J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Board of Commissiooers is looking for 10 to 15 acre* of property that will serve as a centralized "campus" for human services. The board's ultimate plan is to coordlnatie resources among Barry County agencies and neat-profit organizations in one location to Improve response to community needs. The first step in that plan, called Barry Community Resource Network, is to find ■wvt for a campus, said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr. If the county is going lo centralize services to the people, it will need a campus of 10 to 15 acres and commissioners would like it to be in the city of Hastings. Fuhr told the Hastings Charter Township board Monday. "We're looking al two or three different Classes start late April 21 ■Golden Deeds1 nominees sought Hastings City police said William G. Knickerbocker was discovered missing by the Tendercare staff at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. March 8. Staff members told police they searched the grounds of the home, the parking lot and vehicles near the facility without finding Knickerbocker. City police said they searched the area without success and then requested police dog units from the Michigan Stale Police post in Wayland to assist in the search. Three K-9 units were sent and a helicopter the matter. The Hastings High School concert, symphonic and jazz bands will travel to SL Lonas next week to take part in an in­ ternational music festival. The bands, under the direction of Joseph Laloye and Joan BosserdSchroeder. win have a "seadoff con­ cert" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the high school gym.The raffle drawing for fee trip to the Bahamas also will take Hat*. The group win take a commercial Motor coach to St. Louie immediately alter fee concert. The bands will per­ form a a St Louis-area music censervaaory Friday. Bands from seven dif­ ferent aaaaes are expected to take part in fee festival. Al taher times, they will take in tights, inctadmg the arch and the Science MoKom. Parensts of itwirmi in the Hastings Area School System are reminded that school has pickups and the atert of classes win be delayed for two hours Wednesday. April 21. The delayed start will enable teachers and staff to work on curriculum and school improvement projects. imposed after the facility was died for health code violations in an annual survey by the Health Department. A proud welcome... Hastings Ims a lot to crow about and now everyone who enters the city limits will know that the city has been designated as one of the best smal towns in America. Signs were installed Wednesday by city employees Howard Wilson and Pete Snore. Hastings was one of three cities in Michigan to be included in author Norman Crampton's new reference book, "The 100 Best Small Towns of America.' parcel!," be said. They will try to find property as close to downtown as possible, and "we would like to have city waler and sewer." he said. "We're looking for grants, federal or stale to build the facility." he added. Fuhr emphasized that commissioners were not sure what will be combined into the facil­ ity. and that concrete plans were still "down the road." When considering combining human ser­ vices to Barry County residents, the commis­ sioners found that about 10 local agencies ex­ pect to have space problems in several years. The idea of one building, "a one stop shop­ ping" approach, would assist in promoting the concept of help.ng the whole person or the whole family, Sandra Engleban. public health administrator, said at an earlier commission meeting. Nineten agencies have submitted letters of commitment lo the Community Resources Network, including YMCA of Barry County. Habitat for Humanity. American Red Cross­ Barry County Chapter, County Cooperative Extension Service. Department of Social Ser­ vices. Love Inc.. Catholic Family Services, Family and Children's Services. County Substance Abuse. County United Way, Pine Rest Cherry Valley Clinic, Commission on Aging. Probate/Juvenile Court. Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Barry Inter­ mediate School District. Community Action Agency. Barry Community Hospice. Barry County Transit, and the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Several months ago. the County Board asked county agencies to develop a 20-year model for the delivery of human services in See CAMPUS, Cont. Page 2 County board accused of violating Open Meetings Act by Elalae GBbert Assistant Editor Robert Dwyer of Nashville con'rods that the Barry County Board of Commissioners held an illegal closed meeting March 23 because it did not disclose the specific purpose of the closed session and did not take a roll call vote, as state law requires, before closing the meeting. Dwyer said he intends lo seek a court injunction to prevent the County Board from violating the act in the future "I have no choice but to open the matter up." he said. Bo*d Chairman Orvin Moore said Tuesday there were no dissenting votes among commissioners when a group voice vote was taken to enter into the March 23 closed meeting, and consequently if a roll call vote had been taken, commissioners would have approved the closed session anyway. He did concede that the voting procedure "may have been technically wrong." County Coordinator Judy Peterson said that the charges will be discussed with the prosecutor’s office. According to a motion during the open portion of the March 23 meeting, the County Board went into closed session to "discuss negotiations, purchase or lease of real property, to consult with our attorney regarding pending litigation or other matters permitted to be discussed in dosed session by the Open Meetings Act." Dwyer claims that statement wasn’t specific enough to comply with the Open Meetings Act. During the "limited public comment" portion of Tuesday's County Board meeting, Dwyer asked "to know just what it was that this body did during this closed session. "As you are, or should be aware." he said, "no public body can conceal their actions by going into closed session without first staling See MEETINGS, Cont. Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 15, 1993 Eight signs to promote Hastings 'top 100* designation by Dm id T. Young Editor Nev* signs proclaiming Hastings as one of the best KM) communities to live in will be placed in eight locations around the downtown area of the city. The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to have city crews install the 6x24-inch News Briefs Dates set for hydrants, cleanup The City of Hastings has set the dates for flushing fire hydrants and the annual spring cleanup. The hydrants will be flushed Tuesday and Wednesday . April 20 and 21. The cleanup will take place during the week of May 3-7. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said city crews will pick up only yard debris in the cleanup. They will not pick up trash, metals, appliances or plastic bags. Material should be at the curb by 7 a.m. Solid waste group to meet There will be a meeting of the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Commit­ tee Thursday. April 22. at 1:30 p.m. at the Barry/Eaton Health Department. Hastings office. JEDC meeting wil be April 22 The regularly scheduled Joint Economic Development Commission monthly board meeting has been chang­ ed lo Thursday. April 22. at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Hastings Industrial Incubator. Village Players to meet Sunday The Village Players will have a general membership meeting at 4 p.m. Sunday. Apnl 18. at Lincoln Meadows in Middleville. Anvone interested in joining the tl cater group is invited to attend A play selection committee will be named at the meeting, and there will be election of board members The group is planning another produc­ tion this August, using all local talent. For more information, call 795-3927. Lakewood inducts 1st Hall of Famer Chris Leak, a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School, is the first in­ ductee into the school’s new “Hall of Fame." A U.S. Department of Defense civilian research scientist, he graduated from the Air Force Academy in Col­ orado Springs and spent five years in the Air Force, attaining the rank of captain. He was nominated for the Lakewood Hall of Fame honor by Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley, both teachers at the school. Parents, relatives and friends may nominate Hall of Fame candidates. Students must have attended Lakewood for at least two years in high school or a* least six in elementary and junior high. The purpose of the "Hall" is to honor graduates who have gone on to distinguish themselves in fields such as medicine, research, the military, engineering, service industries, profes­ sional. computers and teaching. Tree seedlings giveaway Friday The Hastings Kiwanis Club will hand out free blue spruce and white pine seedlings from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday in front of WBCH Radio downtown Kiwanians bought evergreen seedlings from the Barry County Soil and Conser­ vation Service The trees will be sold in packages of three or five. Dave DeDecker, community service chairman for the local Kiwanis. said all club members ask is that people plant them and take care of them. Showcase plans Dulcimer music A concert of dulcimer music with Sun Pierce and Bob and Mary Tack will be featured in tonight’s Musicians* Showcase at Arby’s Resuurant in Hastings, beginning at 6:30. Pierce ha> just released his first dulcimer album. “Songs Along the Thomapple The Tacks played on the album and they will back Pierce tonight. Admission is free, but seating is limited lo a first-come, first served basis signs in an area from Broadway to Michigan Avenue on State Street and from Court to Ap­ ple streets. The signs, which will be mounted on metal poles, are being furnished by Neal Braendle of Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers and Ray Komar, who just moved into the com­ munity and opened his Komacott Marketing Australia topic for travelogue • Australia — The Wonder Down Under" will be the last of seven films this season for the Hastings Kiwanis Club’s World Travel Series Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Ted Bumillcr will be on hand to nar­ rate the movie, which will explore the variations and contrasts of the continent, from the metropolitan? sophistication of Sydney to the fabled "Outback." Tickets for the movie may be purchas­ ed at the door or from any Kiwanian. Don Reid will perform at the organ before the travelogue and during m^rmission. ZBA to have public hearing The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will hold a public hearing Tuesday. April 20. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. The ZBA will consider the application of Verlyn R. Knowles to convert a twofamily dwelling into a three-family dwelling in an R-2 zone at 628 S. Jeffer­ son. contrary to Section 3.161 of the zoning ordina.«ce. 'Spring Serenade* slated in Delton The Delton Kellogg Music Boosters will have their third bi-annual "Spring Serenade" at 7 p.m. Friday. April 23. at the high school. Performers will include the Delton Kellogg concert band, the Delton Kellogg jazz band, singer Marylyn Pur­ dy. the Glory Boys gospel group, singer Franklin Ballard. Delton teacher and singer-songwriter Jim Gibson and the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Master of ceremonies will be Delton teacher Fran Grabowski. The Delton Sweet Adelines originally were set to perform, but they will be be unable to because of a scheduling conflict. The Music Boosters will serve refreshments in the cafeteria after the show. Tickets, at $5 apiece, will be available at the door. Seating is limited to 400. Proceeds will be used for band trips, financing band scholarships, winter guard training, equipment and summer band camp. Infant and child CPR class set Pennock Hospiul will conduct an American Heart Association Infant and Child CPR class from 6 to 10 p.m. Tues­ day. April 20. in the Physicians Center, Conference Center, lower level. Nurse Linda Boldrey will teach the course on cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion and choking management. The class is geared to parents, educators, day acre providers and anyone who works with small children. Registration is necessary. Call Pen­ nock's Hospiul Education Department at 948-3125. United Way funds will not be cut Though the Barry County United Way did not meet its campaign goal of $271,700 last fall, no funding to agen­ cies served will be cut. according to Ex­ ecutive Director Cathy Williamson. The drive netted about $256,000. which equaled collections from the previous year. However, new programs such as the SAFE Place Outreach program for vic­ tims of domestic violence and sexual assault and the Barry County Child Abuse Council will not be funded because the goal was not reached. In other news about the United Way. Larry Komstadt. president of National Bank of Hastings, and Fran Johnson, vice president and cashier of the bank, will be co-chairs for tlie 1993 campaign. Selected as vice chairs were Bill Feldpausch. director of operations for the G & R Felpausch Corp.. and Diane Feldpausch. a sales associate for Miller Real Estate Quiz Bowl finals set for Friday The top two Quiz Bowl teams at Hastings High School will compete at the high school lecture hall at 7 p.m. Friday. The winner will go on to represent Hastings in the Twin Valley Conference Academic Quiz Bowl later this spring. The community is welcome to attend Friday night s competition. and advertising business. The two men told the council that the signs will incorporate both the city's logo and a design that will boast of Hastings’ recent designation as one of the lop 100 small towns in America to live in. Braendle said the signs would "capture the unique character of the community and its people.’’ But they aren’t stopping with just signs. They plan lo market the logo and artwork in smaller items such as business window decals, balloons and bookmarks for school children. "We’re doing this to promote equality of opportunity to use the logo." Komar said. "Visitors are going to see that Hastings is a proud and promoting town." Council woman Miriam White, however, said she thought the sign and logo together represented "loo much clutter." Councilman Frank Campbell said he didn't want to see the logo’s importance lessened. He noted that the logo design was the result of a contest years ago. "Maybe we should just try eight of them downtown and then sec what it looks like.’’ suggested Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse. Komar said. "It’ll take but a few weeks when you see the deeds on the windows and the students with bookmarks. You have nothing to lose by supporting this kind of community excitement." At this point, all the city is "out" of is the time and manpower to install the signs. Braendle added. "We’d rather have a com­ mitment for more than eight (signs), but we can do eight." Jasperse added. "That’s not to say we won’t do more." In another matter, the council received recommendations for public officials* salaries from the Officers Compensation Commis­ sion. which met March 24. The salaries of the mayor ($7,200), council members ($1,400) and Board of Review members ($75 a day) reflected no change for 1993 and 1994. The city clerk and city treasurer were given 3 percent increases. The clerk will make $38,403 in 1993 and $39,556 in 1994. The treasurer will be paid $27,527 this year and $28,353 next year. In other business Monday night, the council: — Noted that there is a vacancy on the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals. Anyone interested may call the clerk's office. — Referred to the Summerfest Committee a notice that the American Cancer Society wants to have a fund-raising duck race raffle at 3 p.m. at the Fish Hatchery Park Saturday. Aug. 28. Council said it has no objection, but would like the Summerfest Committee's opi­ nion because that annual celebration will be taking place at Fish Hatchery Park the same weekend. — Agreed lo allow county employees to park in 11 spaces in the City Hall lot while construction is cfene on the new Courts and Law building. Each car will be properly tagg­ ed and the county will put up a sign Ray Komar shows the Hastings City Council the new sign he and Neal Braendle want to have placed around the city, crowing about the com­ munity's “top 100" designation. designating parking in that area for county employees only. — Received the first reading of an or­ dinance approving the new Basic Building Code (BOCA), which is done every three years. Though several members said they would like to see specifically what changes have been made in the code, council will decide on adopting or rejecting the proposed ordinance ?! its next meeting. — Adopted an ordinance that allows coun­ cil to temporarily suspend rules of an or­ City to set aside $800,000 for DDA by David T. Young Editor Passage of the newest school finance and property tax reform proposal could hurt the Hastings Downtown Development Authority's plans to give the heart of the city a facelift this summer. Mayor Maty Lou Gray told the City Coun­ cil Monday night that the plan, which will be voted on statewide in a special election June 2. will reduce the DDA’s revenue for streetscaping the downtown area by 35 percent. To assure the project will be done, council Monday night voted to set aside $800,000 from the city's contingency fund and put it in­ to a line item in the budget. The money would be loaned to the DDA project if funds for the $1.5 million project fall short. The council’s move assures that at the very worst the DDA project would be completed and it would take the authority some time to repay the city and the 7 percent interest on the loan. In the best case, if the school finance reform proposal passes and the DDA must use the borrowed money, the authority would be reimbursed or "made whole" by the state because the city made its budget move by April 15. Noting that the city still is committed to plans for the downtown facelift this summer. Gray said of the move to set aside money for the loan. "It’s for our own protection, to cover our tracks. If that school refinance package does pass, hopefully, the state will make us whole." The mayor added that auditor Greg Ossink of the Deloitte & Touche accounting firm of Grand Rapids said he felt comfortable with moving the $800,000 to a line item in the budget. The tax package voters will examine in the June 2 special election would roll back all local property taxes to 18 mills and put a cap on assessment increases each year to 5 percent or inflation, whichever is less. To pay for the property tax cut. the state sales tax would be increased from four to six cents on the dollar. School finance and property tax reform has been the subject of debate for a long time, but nothing had been done until now to reform the system. The proposal that will face voters actually is a compromise between two plans, the Bipar­ tisan Legislative Team proposal and Gov. John Engler's idea to cut property taxes by 20 percent with no specification as to how the lost revenue would be made up to the schools. Because neither appeared to be headed toward approval, the governor agreed to a compromise measure with the State Legislature late in March. The result is what will be called Proposal A on the special election ballot June 2. One potential problem is that the state may not be able to reimburse the DDA for money the authority would lose with passage of Pro­ posal A. The slate for the last several years has faced deficits and has had to make budget cuts to make its books balance. Gray said she is aware of that possibility and has talked to stale officials about it. "We can only take what they're telling us in good faith." she said. Council decided 7-1. with Evelyn Brower casting the dissenting vote, to approve the budget action to assure funds for the DDA project. Construction on the streetscaping project is scheduled to begin later this spring and be completed by next fall. Mayor Pro Tern David Jasperse said. "The bottom line is that we're already committed to this project.” "Clearly, the failure of this board to state in its minutes the reason for going into closed session constitutes a violation of the Open Meetings Act." said Dwyer who unsuccessfully ran against Mi >n tor a County Board seat last November "The Open Meetings Act requires a roll call vote with two-thirds in the affirmative to discuss any of the items for which you allege to have called the meeting, except for the discussion of negotiations. Any other subject matter constitutes a further violation of the act." he said. CAMPUS continued from page 1 the county. The departments decided to expand their group to a broader base and include non­ profit organizations. The plan includes having a Consumer Ad­ visory Board made up of "users of services," an annual plan of action with human services goals targeted to the community, training community "gatekeepers" (leaden who are to positions to refer people who need help), and coordinating a mobile outreach so that people who need services can count on various agen­ cies being at a certain place on a certain day and having user-friendly services. Another goal is adopting a team approach lo treating the family as a whole instead of treating small problems in a piecemeal fashion. An electronic directory, placed in a strategic location to provide citizens with instant access lo information about services that are available, is also planned. Robert Nida, juvenile court administrator, has been working on the plan, and has said the concept places more of a focus on the community and lakes advantage of professionals working together to take care of the human services needs of people. Quiz Bowl finals are Friday night The top two Quiz Bowl teams at Hastings High will compete in the lecture hall of the high school tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. They will be competing for the right to represent Hastings al the "Twin Valley Academic Quiz Bowl" later this spring. "The Untouchables" captained by Kitt Carpenter, also includes Kris McCall, Jenny Parker, Dan Styf and alternate Erin Parker. "You Can Look, but You Can't Touch" is headed by Scott Krueger, with teammates Matt Cassell, Nicole Cooklin and Lori MEETINGS continued from page 1--------------------------specifically what the reason for going into closed session is. In this case, did you discuss negotiations, discuss the purchase of real property, discuss the lease of real property, consult with your attorney regarding pending litigation, discuss undisclosed matters that fall within the Open Meetings Act?" dinance to allow for special events or circumstances. — Referred to the Finance Committee an audit fee proposal from Deloitte & Touche of Grand Rapids to increase rates from $15,000 to $15,700 in 1994 and $16,500 in 1995 for year-end reports and from $2,100 this year to $2,200 in 1994 and $2,300 in 1995 for original accounting work. However, the fee of $3,000 for compliance testing and issuance of letter reports required by the Single Audit Act of 1984 would be dropped. The County Board's handling of the matter "invites legal action to force disclosure of the minutes of the closed meeting as the only avenue available to the public to examine and perhaps invalidate the illegal action taken as a result of the illegal meeting. In this case in from 14 to 45 days," Dwyer said. In another matter, he said. "It has long been the preference of this board to act in committee (meetings) — which you argue do not need to be open to the public — and to routinely ratify all committee votes by unanimous agreement at public meetings. Commissioner Marjorie Radant said after Tuesday's meeting that Dwyer s statement about committee meetings is not true. All committee meetings are open meetings, she said, and anyone can attend. The county publishes a monthly calendar that tells when the committee meetings arc held, she said. Me Keough. The public is invited to attend the showdown. Advertise in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 — Page 3 Construction to start next month Barry County Courts & Law Building bond sale awarded to local bidder J-Ad Graphics News Service Groundbreaking for (he new Barry County Coutu and law Building tentatively ha» been •el for Friday. April 30. and construction is expected to begin the first week of May now that a bid to sell bonds to finance the project has been awarded. County officials expressed delight that the low bid from Edward D. Jones & Co. has a net interest rate of 5.30999 percent. That will amount to a net interest cost of $1,789,798.96. Edward D. Jones has an office in Hastings and area residents will have an opportunity to invest locally and drive by and see the project's progress, a spokesperson from the firm said. Five bids were opened Tuesday, with (he highest being 53327 percent. After the Barry County Building Authority accepted the Edward D. Jones bid. it purchased bond insurance and awarded the construction contract lo the low bidder. Pioneer Inc. of Grand Rapids. Pioneer bid a total coat of $2,342,000 which includes $63,800 to demolish the existing Courts and Law building and pave the parking lot. The County Board of Commissioners authorised the Building Authority to sell $2,775 million in bonds for the cost of constructing, furnishing, equipping and maintaining a new three-story Couru and Law Building next lo the existing structure on the corner of Church and Court streets. The bonds and interest are to be repaid from $1.7 million the county has in savings and from yearly interest from delinquent property taxes. The new Courts and Law Building will house the County Cooperative Extension Service. Adult Probation. District Court. Probate-Juvenile Court, the County Prosecutor s office and the County Substance Abuse office. Mark Christensen, investment representative for Edward D. Jones In Hastings, said he is very excited about his firm winning the bid. This will be the largest bond Issue he has handled "as far as here in Barry County." Christensen bad contacted the Edward D. Jones home office in St. Louis. Mo., to Inform officials about the bond sale. The home office also bad been contacted by Bendzinski and Co., the Detroit firm that conducted the sale for the county. "Mark has always wanted a local bond issue to offer local investors." said Stina Wishman. managing director of municipal underwriting in the company's Missouri home office. "When we (Edward D. Jones) have a strong office locally as we do with Mark, we are happy to go after bond issues such as the Courts and Law Building. "Mark is a strong municipal bond dealer, and he likes Ute product.' she said. The bonds are ux exempt (local, stale and due in periods from one year to 20 yean, from 1994 to 2012. Wishman said. Because of the "serial" aspect of the bonds, the interest will range from 3 percent in the first year to 5 1/2 percent in 2012. The AAA rated, insured bonds will cost $5,00 each and will be sold in increments of $5,000. While Christensen's main focus Is on individual investors, he also will sell to the larger investors, such as banks and insurance companies. Wishman forecast that the bonds would be sold in a period of about two weeks and thought Barry County would appreciate the offering and buy heavily. She also anticipates that the bonds will have appeal throughout the slate. Barry County residents have shown "a real favorable response" and will support the bonds. Christensen said. "My clients like triple-A rated, insured bonds," he said. "With a local issue, when area residents buy the bonds, they can drive by and see the building going up." Wishman noted that" the people of Barry County are Investing in municipal bonds anyway: they like the Idea of investing locally and now they can." Edward D. Jones has 65 offices in Michigan (all will sell the bonds) and 2,200 nationwide. federal) with "serial" maturity and will come SW Barry sewer bond contract awarded by Elalae GBbert Assistant Editor Applause echoed through the top floor of the Barry County Courthouse Tuesday when . county and township officials learned that the $12 million bond sale to finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System will hive a lower interest cost than Merrill Lynch in association with Hast­ ings City Bank and others submitted the low bid at a net interest rate of 5.2089 percent which amounts to an interest cost of $6,136,160.75 over the next 17 years. "Wonderful" was the way BUI Wooer of Barry Township described bis reaction. He was one of the township supervisors In the audience al the sale of general obligation limited tax bonds for the project. He said the savings tn the people will be about 2 per­ cent. He said the debt service rate will be lower than originally anticipated. "It’s a lot lower* than expected, said Ver­ lyn Stevens, former Johnstown Township Supervisor, of the Merrill Lynch bid. Because the county received approval to purchase municipal bond insurance, which in turn gave the county a AAA rating, about $2.5 million in interest costs will be saved on the sewer project, county officials have said. The bond instaance and the county’s AAA rating were the keys to getting lower interest rates, said Bob Bendzinski. of the Detroit firm of Bendzinski A Co., the couity's financial advisor. Bond insurance makes the purchase a safer investment because it guarantees to the pur­ chaser of municipal bonds that payment of principle and interest on the bonds wUl be made even if the issuing municipality de­ faults on payment. Robert Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, said "we were pleased to be able to be a pan of the successful bidden for the project. We've always been interested in the community and helping financially when we can." Hastings City Bank purchased a bond cer­ tificate for its own investment portfolio, be said. Three other bond bids, with a high of 5.3673 percent, were received for the sewer project. For a $12 million sewer project, the bids were extremely close with $80,000 differ- ence between the low and high bid. Bendzin­ ski said. About an hour after the bids were opened, the County Board of Public Works accepted Merrill Lynch's low bid and awarded con­ tracts for the sewer project which will serve a 20-square-mile area u. parts of four town­ ships.. including Wall, Pine. Crooked and Fine lakes and the Delton business district. On the recommendation of Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning and WW Engineering & Science. Inc.. the following contracts were awarded to: * Balkema, Inc. of Kalamazoo. $1392.419.52 for the Pine Lake sewer and West Interceptor. • Alec Associates. Inc. of Highland. Ind.. $1.683320 for Wall Lake sewer and north interceptor. • Balkema, Inc. of Kalamazoo. $1,172,520. 27 for the Crooked Lake and Delton sewers and Central Interceptor. * Balkema. Inc. of Kalamazoo. $1,098,353.20 for the Fine Lake Collector Sewer and East Interceptor. • Erhardt Construction Co. of Ada. $2,537,872.50 for the wastewater treatment plant. • Kamminga & Roodvoets. Inc. of Grand Rapids, $245,500 for sewage pump stations. * Brutscbe Concrete Products of Battle Creek. $513,400 for STEP/STED System Equipment Septic Tanks. * Kennedy Industries, Inc. of Milford. $940,099 for s IEP/S1 ED System Equip­ ment Effluent PumpslRisen. "All of the contractors are long established companies with substantial experience in the work included in their contracts." said Raymond F. Fix, president of Progressive. Alec Associates. Inc. reduced their bid by $115,000 by revisions to grinder pump sta­ tion controls, combining service leads where feasible, deleting "extra" sewer lengths where not required for future expansion of the system, deleting the grinder pump spare part package from the bid and other items. The Erhardt contract included a post-bid reduction of $33,825 due to final Depart­ ment of Natural Resources permit require­ ments and by deciding to have the firm's ex­ cavaton install interceptors for $ 13.50 per lineal foot rather than have another contrac­ tor do the installing. Buy a sub with canned food Greg DeWitt, owner of Subway Sandwiches and Salads of Hastings shows what a canned food Item can do this Sunday afternoon — buy a sixinch sub. The restaurant chain is sponsoring a canned food drive from 3 to 4:33 p.m. Sunday In which Subway will accept canned foods rather than cash. The cans will go to Barry County Commission on Aging In an effort to replenish the local food bank stocks. Co-sponsor of the drive is WBCT-FM 93. DeWitt said Subway likely will get involved In other community projects later this year. All but Hastings to have lively school board races HHS sophomore to attend Honors Institute J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings High School sophomore Alex Zbiciak baa been accepted to attend the John R. Kirk Honors Institute at Nonb Eastern Missouri Stale University in Kirksville. Ma To be selected to attend the intensive, three college credit course, a student must be al or above the 97th percentile in the fteliminary Scholastic Aptitude test and American College Testing scores. Last year. 20 stales were represented by the 64 students who were selected. Alex is the son of Kay Zbiciak of Hastings and Raymood Zbiciak of Flint He will leave June 5 and return on July 3. J-Ad Graphics News Service There will be contests for school board positions in the annual school elections June 14 in every area district except Hastings. Incumbent Colin Cruttenden of Hastings will seek a second four-year term without opposition. Delton Kellogg. Thomapple Kellogg. Lakewood and Maple Valley all will see races for board of education seats. In Delton, two incumbents will be joined on the ballot by a newcomer in a thrte-for-two race. Both Sally A. Adams of Fine Lake, the board's current secretary, and Trustee Paul Hughes of Delton will seek second four-year terms. Joining the contest will be newcomer Elizabeth J. Mattson of Orangeville Township. Lakewood also will have a three-for-two race that will include incumbent Trustee Eduard Markwart and newcomers Dennis Smith and David Lindberg. Board Secretary Jean Chase has decided not to seek re­ election. Thomapple Kellogg voters will chose one board member among three candidates. Wen­ dy Romph is seeking her second four-year term and will be challenged by Mike Andrusiak and Bill Johnson. Maple Valley has the biggest field of can­ didates. a four-for-two race. Incumbents David D. Tuckej and Carroll J. Wolfe will be joined on the ballot by Robert C. Mansfield and Duane A. Schantz. Tuckey won election to fill out the rest of a term once held Irma Jean Baker. Wolfe, former superintendent of the school district and now president of the board, was elected to a one-year term in 1992. to fill the seat once held by William Hower and later occunied hv Lynn Mengyan by appointment. Both seats now will be for four years. The prospects of millage requests for the annual school elections is hazy because of the June 2 statewide special election on a proposal to reform the property tax system and school financing. Proposal A. as it will be called, is a com­ promise between Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature that asks voters to approve a plan to cut property taxes in exchange for an increase on the state sales tax. from four to six cents on the dollar. Hastings Supt. Carl Shoessel said the school board is planning to place a proposal to over­ ride the Headlee Amendment on the June 14 ballot, but if Proposal A passes, the override won’t be necessary. The Headlee provision requires schools to roll back their millage rales whenever proper­ ty assessments increase faster than the rate of inflation. If A doesn't pass, the Hastings districtg could lose a lot of revenue because assessments for this year were much more than inflation. Lakewood and Delton plan to place millage renewals on their annual school election ballots. However, others haven't decided what pro­ position to include. Alice Jansma. business manager at Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools, said, "we're playing a waiting game" because of Proposal A. She added that the TK board is studying the possibility of asking for a Headlee override. Maple Valley's board also has not commit­ ted to any millage proposal as yet. The deadline for filing for school board posts was 4 p.m. Monday. April 12. County wants state to take over Chief Noonday Road Wouldn't it be great to have Chief Noon­ day Road (Highway A-42) designated as a Michigan Heritage Route? The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers thinks so. Commissioners Tuesday went on record in support of the designation of Chief Noonday as a heritage route and said that would mean the state would have to maintain the road, saving county funds. Chief Noonday meets the criteria of a state trunk line because of its volume of traffic, commissioners said. The Michigan Senate has approved Senate Bill 67 which would designate certain high­ ways in the state as Michigan Heritage Routes. The intent of the legislation, which the county supports, is to select certain highways that traverse scenic, recreational and historic areas and designate them as Her­ itage Routes. Chief Noonday Road goes through the Barry State Game Area and serves as a major route to Yankee Springs Park and Recreation Area "Due to the heavy traffic. A-42 (Chief Noonday) will require resurfacing before very long and there are no funding sources locally to pay for this resurfacing." commissioners said in a resolution that will be sent to local legislators. Commissioners Gordon Fuhr and Robert Wenger noted that the County Road Com­ mission does an excellent job maintaining Chief Noonday. Having the stale lake over the road would be good financially for the county. Commissioner Lew Newman said. Allegan County, which A-42 also serves, and Yankee Springs Township are also in favor of having the state take over the road, commissioners said. In other business, the County Board agreed to pay Landmark Design Group $6,400 to prepare drawings and specifica­ tions necessary to correct deficiencies al the jail and to potentially add 17 additional hunks The jar I had an inmate escape re­ cently and overcrowding problems have cropped up several times in recent years. Battle Creek rallies for Federal Center U.S. Senator Donald Riegle holds up a sign expressing unanimous sentiments at a rally Tuesday in Battle Creek to save the Defense Logistics Services Center, or what is called the Federal Center. Dignitaries such as Riegle, State Senator John Schwarz, Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith and Mayor Tom Kolassa led the show of support for the center against intentions of the federal Base Realignment and Closure Committee to consolidate the center with one In Columbus, Ohio. Federal Center backers say closing it will not save the federal government money and will have a huge negative economic impact on the area. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 J.M Letters ■_—---- Metiers - Does justice system have two standards? Mitchell put heart and soul ------------------------ into shelter Intermediate-term bonds, mutual funds fairly safe To The Editor: This letter is being written to express my concern that it’s getting hard to tell tho dif­ ference between crooks, politicians, police and judges. After reading the letter to the Banner March 25 ("County takes land from innocent peo­ ple"), I felt it necessary to write. I have no idea who this person is. but last year authorities found marijuana growing in the swamp behind my neighbor’s house. Be­ ing an older couple and well known in the community, they were left alone. But I have swamp land also that 1 don't walk around and check all the time. What happens if some kids plant fiat sluff on my land? Would authorities take my land too? If the man was found innocent, law of­ ficial's should do what's right, leave him alone and spend some time looking at themselves A justice system with two standards, one for public employees and one for the citizens, is wrong. Maybe we need to start a group of citizens to keep a check on the people who work for us. Writing laws to make themselves rich and us struggling harder can’t go on forever. Roger Lawrence Delton Letter attacking Welborn offensive 7b The Editor: Congratulations to Robert Dwyer for hav mg written and had published in the Banner (April I) the worst letter I have ever read. The letter was rude, trashy and in very bad taste. Mr. Dwyer sounds like a politician who ran for a public office, was defeated and had his nose bent in the process. His jealous tirade aimed at State Senator Jack Welborn's character might well raise serious questions about his own. Politics creates strange bed fellows, and if given the opportunity. Mr. Dwyer would go gung ho. enjoy, and make the most of any political office he would be fortunate to win. Not ail agree all the time with Senator Welborn’s articles in the Reminder, yet to him go many thanks for enlightening the peo­ ple about what is going on in Lansing. Is Mr. Dwyer qualified to do the same? It is a pity, the back seat he feels he is in. Using his tone and method of writing, he should take his sleazy self and slither back in­ to his hole of self pity and hale. He seems to enjoy both. Sara L Scott Nashville Death of neglected woman was a crime 7b The Editor: An old lady died March 18 al 2:40 p.m . She couldn't have weighed much more than 55 pounds as her neighbor who has MS picked her up and put her on the couch where she passed away in his arms. She was 74 years old. You are probably thinking that it was just her time to go. but you couldn't be more wrong. It is a crime how a society that professes good Christian attributes has in the last couple years taken dramatic actions to protect the young from their parents without the slightest hesitation in removing them from the home for sexual abuse, brutality or not having pro­ per care, and they will not do one thing to help an old woman to maybe live a few more years in a humane way. 1 feel there were several violations of the deceased woman's rights. The biggest con­ tributor to her death was a Barry County Social Services employee who was informed of her situation a good month or more before she died. He had been contacted by the neighbor in February. The DSS employee in­ vestigated and sent the neighbor a response Feb. 28. informing him that she was just fine Rev. Steve Reid a friend in deed To The Editor: In regards to the American Cancer Society: When my husband was dying with cancer four years ago, I asked the American Cancer Society to please help me with his pain pill prescription. He was in terrible pain. Those people would not even listen to me. So guess who helped me when no one else would? The Rev. Steve Reid of Love Inc. Thanks, Steve, I have not forgotten you. Sue Slaughter Hastings and did not need any help. There had been several phone calls back and forth between the Barry County DSS and the woman's neighbor, and she was mH getting any help at all. The employee pronounced the situation not life threatening and went back io his office to more important problems. In the meantime, the little rid lady was dy­ ing. Who did she have to help her? Just her neighbor across the street and someone bring­ ing her a little food at night The neighbor was the most concerned, doing the best he could and more than anyone else. The DSS employee from Barry County was doing nothing. Her relatives were not as con­ cerned as they should have been Where were all of them, and the friends who were at the funeral, when she needed help? Her waler pipes were frozen, her roof leak­ ed and the floor sagged, but there was not one person to love her and take a little Christian kindness to help her a little bit. except for her neighbor, who couldn't do any heavy work. The lady called her neighbor many times a day to bum her papers and to open canned fruit because she didn't have the strength to do it herself. Her neighbor would do what she wanted. Where was everybody else? I am sick, frustrated and angry that there was nothing her neighbor nor 1 could do to maybe help her live a few more years. She bothered no one. asked for nothing or very tit­ tle, was allowed to slowly die in a hollow ex­ istence. and the only people who truly felt a need to help her could not do more. She is gone now . and if some people have their way. this will be forgotten as quick as possible. I hope not! Some day I am going to die and 1 am sure 1 will not have to live my last days the way she did. I don't want people to forget because there are others who might be saved from this dreadful and criminal act That's the way I see it. 1 believe it was a crime to let it happen The woman s neighbor loved her and so did I. May this never happen to another nice old lady or person who is in need I hope the DSS employee read her obituary notice. Janet Watson Woodland HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. To The Editor: After about a month of reading all the let­ ters concerning the release of Julie Mitchell from the animal shelter. I've decided to sub­ mit a few thoughts of my own. As her father. «’ve been up on the animal shelters problems and hardships, both finan­ cially and politically , since Julie took the job there First, she walked into corrupt leadership at the shelter. That problem was straightened out with the release of a leader. Phen she faced a shortage of desks, office furniture, exam tables, etc. She contacted various companies, such as Steelcasc. Pen­ nock Hospital and others, who came through with help. Julie was instrumental in stopping the use of stray pets for "experiments.” Another problem she was faced with was the confusion between the "animal shelter" and the "Humane Society". The public seems lo be unaware that these are separate businesses. Many checks are mailed to the shelter in the name of the society, and they must be turned over to the society, to end up in a growing account, while the shelter goes begging. I am very much aware of the dedication and long hours, and hard and dangerous work per­ formed by the shelter's personnel. I know of Julie being threatened by irate pet owners in violation of some law. I know of crank calls, of injury to her personal pets, apparently at the hands of disgruntled owners. 1 know of times when Julie has had to take medicine to calm herself, after harrowing experiences. I remember when Julie and Pam Ronchetti were co-workers and supposedly best buddies. Ms. Ronchetti had a letter written by an at­ torney from out of state to the County Com­ missioners, which should be printed for the public. I am sure Ms. Ronchetti cares for animals. I have visited with her on several occasions. 1 am sure she has been sick, but, 1 am not sure her illness is in any way connected to Julie Mitchel or the shelter. 1 was at the shelter the day Julie got her “evaluation.*' She told me, “Dad, I've put my life into his job. and look at the thanks I get.” Sure, she cried, broken hearted, because a few people, scared of an attorney's letter chose to railroad her out of the system. I suppose the fact that Julie cried at her hfaringn was a sign of weakness in some peo­ ple's eyes. It was the sign of an overwrought, heartbroken girl who has put her heart and soul into a thankless job at the shelter. If it was the plan of the commissioners to force Julie to quit, they sure went about it the wrong way, the spineless way, and 1 hope and pray they sleep better than my daughter. On second thought, maybe I don't. Don Barlow Nashville, MI CORRECTION: A story in the "Court News” section in last week's Banner reported incorrectly that Terry L. and Michael W. Harrington and Jason L. Rein were part of a group of four young men who escaped from a Dowling adolescent group home Jan. 26 and stole two cars. The three were not part of the four from the group home and their charges stemmed from a dif­ ferent alleged incident. Although no investment can simultaneously promise maximum safety and highest income, intermediate-term bonds and bond mutual funds may offer some investors a reasonable compromise. Bonds are typically classified into one of three categories basaed on maturity: short term (one to five years), intermediate term (five to 10 years) and long term (10 years and over). The longer a bond's maturity, the higher interest it typically pays. On the other hand, longer term, higher yielding bonds also tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes. For example, a long-term 30-year bond is exposed to many years of fluctuating interest rates that affect the bond's market value. There are also more years during which the issuer's ability to meet interest payments could be impaired. Intermediate-term bonds have fewer years of economic exposure before principal is returned, and there are fewer years during which financial problems could affect the issuer’s payment of your interest. In addition, your money is available more quickly to take advantage of other investment opportunities. Of course, if interest rates arc lower when your principal is returned, you run the risk of taking a cut in interest income when the money is reinvested. Over the past several years, the income gap between long- and intermediate-term bonds has been remarkably small. This has made in­ come on intermediate-term bonds relatively attractive without forcing investors to commit to a long-term investment. Of course, anytime a bond has to be sold prior to maturity, it may be worth more, less or the same as the in­ vestor originally paid. Before you invest, ask your broker to thoroughly explain the bond you are consider­ ing for your portfolio. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 59’/. Ameritech 77’/. Anheuser-Busch 51’/, Chrysler 42'/> Clark Equipment 23’Z. CMS Energy 21s/. Coca Cola 39'/* Dow Chemical 49’/. Exxon 68'/i Family Dollar 18'/. Ford 54’/. General Motors 39'/> Great Lakes Bancorp 15s/. Hastings Mfg. 27'h IBM 49’/. JCPenney 89'/. Johnson & Johnson 39s/. Kmart 22’/. Kellogg Company 58s/. McDonald’s 50’/, Sears 53’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 21’/, Spartan Motors 26'/. Upjohn 28 Gold $337.10 Silver $3.87 Dow Jones 3444.00 Volume 288,000,000 Change +2 -’/. + '/. + 15/. + ’/. +2 -’/. —'I. + ’/. + ’/. + »/. +1 + 1’/. -2»A +5 —'I. + '/. +1 + ’/. + 3’/. + ’/. + 1: -’/. -.30 + .02 + 67 By Congressman Nick Smith No money for federal mandated programs Members of Congress traditionally spend their time providing constituents with enticing new government programs and services. In return for this "generosity." voters are expected to re-elect those members who faithfully secure a larger share of the ever­ expanding government spending pie. I have found that Washington insiders refer to these Congressmen as “effective legislators." Not surprisingly, the deal has a catch. Many of these new. federally mandated pro­ grams are created by Congress without any funds attached to implement them. The costs are quietly passed along to stale and local governments which must then find ways to pay for these unsolicited initiatives. Now that Congress has spent the federal government into $4.1 trillion of debt (and a proposed $6.3 trillion by 1998). it seems they have targeted the states as the means for conti­ nuing the perennial spending spread. I hardly need lo describe the terrible fiscal situation that makes it impossible for states to fulfill this unreasonable responsibility. To stop Congress from mandating pro­ grams and regulations without providing stale and local governments the funding to finance them, I have cosponsored the “Mandate Relief Act of 1993,” H.R. 894. This legislation will impose three re­ quirements on bills considered by Congress. First, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) will be required, before the House votes on the legislation, to estimate the cost that would be incurred by state and local governments if the bill were passed. Second, this estimate must accompany the bill. And third, the legislation will prohibit the bouse from con­ sidering any bill that does not include an ap­ propriation to stale and local governments to cover the costs of the imposed mandates. 1 believe H.R. 894 is desperately needed to curb federal spending at the expense of stale and local governments and end the “something for nothing” mentality that cur­ rently dominates the federal government. Please join me in supporting this crucial reform measure. Gift the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Read the... Give a subscription to BANNER The Hastings Banner for all Barry County SPORTS COVERAGE Public Opinion= - STOCKS — Your Hometown Newspaper — Call 948-8051 What questions would you ask? What question would you ask if you were conducting the Banner's weekly public opi­ nion poll? A DMuon al J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 fttotvtn Jacoba Pratttonl Slaphan Jacoba Treasurer John Jacoba Vica President Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (Aumtant Editor) Barbara Gal Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miler Maigaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CUMM KopHd MoreMy irirough Fnoiy 8 a.nt io 5 X p.m. Saturday 8 an. - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyla Bowers Subscription Rates: 513 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "What do people think "Why did they fire Julie Mitchell9 ’ of six-cent sales tax idea?" "Why doei t! ; govern­ ment keep raising our taxes? They are too high already.” "How do you think 911 is working out so tar.” "What do they think of "Just why the school the property assessment board can ge| away with increases?" as much as it docs; about how they spend the money.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 — Page 5 It’s official: Secor is Lakewood Supt. by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer of administrative services for Lakewood tor the previous 2 1/2 years. He has worked for lhe district since 1972, beginning as a speech and government teacher al the high school. He handled a number of positions, including debate coach, softball coach and adviaor to numerous classes He served as Lakewood Education Association president and chief negotiator for eight years. For two years he ran the commu­ nity educalion program as part of a Lakewood consortium and has been an Interim uniserve director for the Michigan Education Association, regional representative for Montcalm and Ionia counties and is part of the Michigan School Business Officials Commitlee for finance and labor relations. In addition, be has belonged to e number of Steven L. Secor officially was asked by lhe Lakewood Board of Educalion Monday to nil lhe job of superintendent of the school district. Secor has served as acting superintendent since Oct. 1. 1992. when lhe board decided not io offer another contract lo Thomas O. Makela. Makela. who was hired in May 1989 to fill lhe post vacated by the retirement of William ECkstrom Dec. 31, 1989. and lhe Track team's bus engulged in fire A bua carrying the Albion College men's track team was completely destroyed when its engine caught fire on the way to a meet at Calvin College in Grand Rapids set- -e ------ 1 . WMoesOfly. The team was driving through Dowling when the driver noticed the oil pressure was dropping, Trooper Michael Haskamp from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Haskamp said the driver pulled over to the side of the road when he heard a loud 'poor noise and saw smoke begin coming from the engine. The track team members got off the bus with their personal belongings and tried to fight the blaze with two fire extinguishers they had with them, Haskamp said. The hood of the bus was too hot to open, however, and the fire spread to the rest of the bus. *N was almost completely destroyed by the time the fire department got there,* Haskamp said. Haskamp said the bus burned quickly because most of it was made out of fiberglass. The team lost some track equipment which burned in the bus, but no one was injured in the incident. Barry Democrats oppose tax proposal Barry County Democrats last week Wednesday (April 7) unanimously adopted a resolution urging the defeat of Gov. John Engler's plan to increase the Michigan sales tax by 50 percent, from four cents to six cents, and cut property taxes for schools. "The governor and state Legislature have offered the citizens a rope and are anxiously waiting to see if we will hang ourselves on June 7.” said Democratic Party spokesperson Bob Dwyer. “Everyone would like to pay less in taxes, but the so-called bipartisan plan is tilted against those with the least money and political clout. It will seriously erode the abili­ ty of local government to deliver the basic ser­ vices that fall to them. Counties, townships and cities will all be devastated and there is no plan for the state to replace lost local revenue. Senior citizens, who are covered by property lax circuit breakers will gain nothing and lose in the 50 percent sales tax increase. "The move will add $300 to the cost of the avenge new automobile at a time when Michigan's major industry is fighting for sur­ vival. Up to a third of the property tax rollback will be lost because property tax is deductible from the federal inccmc tax and the sates tax is not." he added. "The wont element in the plan is that while business and industry will reap colossal caah rewards, they will make absolutely no con­ tribution to the tax shift, since they do not pay sales taxes. "Michigan's Legislature had devised a fair plan (the so-called 'BLT‘ proposal), including replacement of the rolled back property tax with an increase in the income tax that was lauded by most taxpayers an j newspapers. It had the added advantage that it could have been enacted by the Legislature without a half million dollar cost of a special election that is required to change the ad-s tax. "Hardly a profile in courage." he concluded " board reached a mutual agreement last fall that Makela s contract not be renewed and his duties terminated. Board of Educalion President Jeffrey Bool recommended that the board Monday night deal with lhe position of superintendent as Its primary responsibility. "By all lhe performance measures which the board has established to evaluate a superintendent. Mr. Secor's performance is more than satisfactory." said Bool. In speaking of the latest superintendent se­ lection process, tester Forman, board member from Woodland, slated that he was more than satisfied with Secor's performance during lhe past six months. "Steve Secor has more than demonstrated the skills necessary lo handle lhe job during a very lough six months." said Forman. "I am more than satisfied. He has shown he is com­ mitted to the district and he has the credentials to be the superintendent as well." "Former individual surveys in lhe commu­ nity have indicated that our people desire that the school board select a candidate with the moral fiber and character of past superinten­ dent William Eckslrom," Forman reminded the board. "I feel that Steve Secor has proven himself through his honesty and his credibil­ ity. He has also shown that he is a tireless worker, and that he cares about the Lakewood schools. "Having to continually check out the Infor­ mation we. the board, are given has ceased. I am 150 percent in favor of hiring Steve as our superintendent." The vote lo approve the selection of Secor as superintendent was 5-1, with Forman. Sonja Davis. Kristine Hynes, Jean Chase and Bool voting "yes." Though he was unable to be present. Curt Johnson voted "no" by proxy, staling that he was uncomfortable with the selection of Secor at this time and would have • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 13, 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Marriage licenses announced Sat., April 17th stale education related organizations. Secor also has served on the Lake Odessa Village Council for 15 yean and is very active in the Lakewood community. Staven L. Secor prefered that lhe board conduct a proper search for a new superintendent, if only to give lhe board other candidates for a compari­ son. Eduard Markwart, who also was absent from lhe meeting, did not vote. Secor is a 21-year veteran of lhe Lakewood School District., His former position was serving as director Delton Class of *73 reunion is July 24 The Delton Kellogg High School Class of 1973 is planning to have its 20-year reunion on July 24. Organizers are trying lo locale these classmates: Gary Bronkema, Bonnie (Bum­ worth) Sherman. Wanda (Collins) Relaford. Mark Cunningham. Dolly (Eakins) Clute. Debbie Garrison, Bob McDonald. Jeff McDonald. Nancy Gossett. Malcomb Holwarda. Barb (Liles) Hamilton. Terry McHugh. Pal Morse. Jim Mack. Byron Psalmonds and Ritchie Sine. Anyone who has any information about any of these people is asked to call Cathy (Shaver) Taylor-Smith, 965-9024 or Lynn (Vander Veen) Campbell. 623-2161. Publishers of • • • • • • • • Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middlevile/Caledonia Sun & News Maple Valley News PLACE A CLASSSRED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK <3^948-4450 ECRETARIES APRIL 18-24, 1993 BOSSES —Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be Robert Harry Goldsworthy. Delton and Karen Lynne Ball, Delton. Michael James Stellema. Hastings and Tonya Marie Jarman, Hastings. Michael Bruce Sheldon. Hastings and Stacy Jo Wood, Hastings Warren Joseph Steele. Nashville and Vicki Jo Whitaker. Nashville. drawn and those 3 will receive Shamrock Tavern valuable prizes from local merchants including: 9 p.m. -1 a.m. MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Legal Notices COUNTY or BARRY Rte No 92 54 7 PD Hon. Richord M. Shuster NORBERT R MROZINSKI PlomtrH. CLUB of Hastings City Bank JERRY SLAGTER D/B/A MAIN STREET AUTO. Dofandon*. Stophonte S. Fokkos (P43549) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON GEE I FISHER Tulip Tune 1993 in Holland Thursday, May 13,1993 Cost Members $48.00; Non-membets $53.00 Tour includes, deluxe transportalion Stars el the UwrtKe Welk Show, the Kbmpen An Order, doted April 13. 1993. having been granted against the above named Defendant, re­ quiring him to show couse before this Court on April 29. 1993. at 2:X p.m., why he should not be punished, os for contempt, for his alleged miscon­ duct in failing to provide forwarding address and employment information as Ordered at the Hear­ ing of February 18. 1993. and that Defendant has lhe ability and capacity to purge himself of this contempt by appearing at the Hearing on April 29. 1993, at 2:30 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan. IT IS ORDERED that Defendant shall hove until April 29. 1993, to purge himself of any contempt herein by bringing himself and the required infor­ mation to the offices of SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t FISHER into full compliance of the order of this Court dated February 18. 1993. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that should Defendant remain in contempt for the period of ten (10) days immediately following April 29, 1993. he shall be committed to the custody of the Barry County Sheriff for a period of thirty (30) days confinement in the Barry County Jail. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a warrant of com­ mitment shall issue on April 29 1993 if necessary, to carry this order into effect. Richard M Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by: Stephanie S. Fekkes SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE t FISHER *07 N Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 (4-22) Dancers. Chidreris Parade and a 'Dutch Lunch'. Reservations must be made by April 13 lo Jerie Sheldon at 945-2401 Escorted by River Bend Travel Inc • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • JCPenney • Ron Smith Greenhouse • Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant • Hodges Jewelry • King’s Music Center • Lifestyles • Floral Designs of Hastings • Trim, Tone and Tan • County Seat • Gilmore Jewelers • Felpausch • Mexican Connexion • Small Craft Warning • ICS Travel • Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop • 2 + 2 Hair Designs CHY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • May 3-7,1993 • The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of May 3rd through 7th. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. THE FIRST MORNING, as we will only cover the City once this year. PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS BECAUSE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THEM AT THE CITY LANDFILL Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted NO METALS .. or garbage will be accepted. This will be our only clean-up this year. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Names will be announced in the April 22 issue of The Banner... Hurry! Submit your secretary’s name by Friday, April 16th! Secretary Name Boss Name____ Company ___________ Telephone ___________ BANNER 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI 49058 or DROP OFF at the Banner Office �Page 6 — The Hasting# Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 Mary Bupp William V. Bailey LAKE ODESSA - Mary Bupp. 83. of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. April 7, 1993 at the Belding Christian Nursing Home. Mrs. Bupp was bom on September 10,1909 PLAINWELL - William V. Bailey of 11560 Saddler Road. Plainwell, passed away Monday, April 5. 1993, in Plainwell. Mr. Bailey was bom on March 23, 1927, in Hardin County, Ohio, the son of lhe late James an.1 Ellabell (Gallant) Bailey. He was a Veteran of World War II and a member of lhe American Legion Walter Miller Post 4250. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Bailey. On April 1,1945 he married Vada Waldren, and she survives. Also surviving are five child­ ren and their spouses, Arlcan and George Levett of Odessa, Texas. Vada and Larry Risner of Shelbyville, Bill and Millie Bailey at Plainwell. Dianna and Johnnie Anderson of Hastings, Craig and Connie Bailey of Shelby­ ville; two brothers and four sisters. Carl T. Bailey of Sunfield, Joseph F. Bailey of Quincy, Louise Rasnake of Amarillo. Texas, Margie Robinson, Margaret Wells and Alice Bailey, all of Plainwell; 15 grandchildren; nine great­ grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 8 at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell with Mr. Mike Risner officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. in Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, the daughter of Ormel and Frances (Sweat) Baxter She lived in the Palo area until moving to Lake Odessa in 1984. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge Mn. Bupp is survived by one granddaugh­ ter. Mrs Don (Lisa) Manlio of Lake Odessa; one grandson, Jon Lewis of Lake Odessa; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bessie Davis of Lansing, Mamie Coulson of Hastings; one brother, Ted Baxter of California. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Lee Lewis in 1984; one granddaughter, Michelle Smith in 1989; one sister, Sadie and two brothers, Clare and Floyd. Funeral aervices were held Saturday, April 10 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. (attend services? WOODGKOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 M Ings Arsa CHURCH OF' THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4-00-4:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. PMor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. April II - IX» Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Yomh Group. Thursday. April 15 4.00 Outreach. 6:30 Children's Choir. 700 Evang./Soc. Min. Bd . Stephen Sapport; 1:00 AA. Friday. April 16 - 700 Mroruwing Satur­ day. April 17 - IOO Pasty Sale; tJOCouf 8; 8.00NA. Wednesday. April 21 - 3:15 Young Spirits; 7:00 Council meet MWINDEHT CHURCH OF CHRVT, P.O. Bos 558. Hastings, MI 49058 (mcetmg at Thomas Jeffeaou Hall, poraer of Green and Jef fcraoa) Munster, Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a-m.. Bible School; 10:30 a. bl. Moramg Worship; Youth Misting at 600 p.m.; T.OO p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 700 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOO, 502 E. Bond. Hastes Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a m.; Evening Ser­ vice 600 p.m. Wednesday Service — 700 p.m. Facility equipped for the hsanheapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Raweil Rd.. I auleeaat of Hastings. EMon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Servicaa: 9:45 a m. - BMe Classes - for ail ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing 6 p.m. - Evening Praise. Thunday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 Sooth at M-79. Rev. Jim Foa. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995. Cathy Count. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 1100 a.m.. Morning WoraHp; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nonary for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p re. Wednesday Delton Aiea ceurcii or goo. day, BroRald, MteMpa. Services 10 CBMR CREEK BOLE, Cedar Creak Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Prenor Brant Bmaham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 1040 a.m.; Worship 1140 a.m.; Pi-ruing Service at 640 p.m.; Wedaaadey Prayer BMe 740 p.m.. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St Rose Cathobc Church. Hustings 'Sunday Maas 9:30 a m way. Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5:00 p.m Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIRtT CHURCH. Haatiag. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Educalion. Sunday. April 11 - 7:30 Easter Sunrise Service; 9:30 and 1140 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dwuag Room. Monday - 7:30 Sesaina Meeting. Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon's meeting. Wednesday 740 Chaarrl Choir practice. Satur­ day - 840 Concern Group fl at the house of Brian and Lynne Quads. PRESBYTERIAN WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hatting*. Ml 49058. Pastor Cart Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dnrieee Pickard. 945-5974. Woniup Services Sunday. 940a.m. and 11:00a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 840 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesdays. 5:15 p m at Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Mens Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice. Cail Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9484004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sue day Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. daaaes for all «ts; 1140 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4<h Grade; 640, Evening Service. WiihMitsy: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 740 p.m., Teens in Houseman Hall; 740 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeung; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Amen. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11: IS. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY 7)8 GOD, 1674 West Stare Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Casapbell. PMtor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Clasars for ail ages. Mornh< Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Tunday Evening Service at 640 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior BMe Quiz (*a 8-12); Youth Ministries or Tur BMe Quiz (ages 13-19); Adah BMe Study - no age limit* The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTWMS SAVWtSS a UMN ASSOCIATION Hastings and LaXe Odessa WMN FUNOAL HONK Hastings FLEXFAB NCOKPOfltATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTMGS Member F.D.I.C. THE NASTMOS BANNER AND MMMDSt 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘Prescriptions'' -118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTBMS MANUFACTUMNG CO. Hastings, Michigan hastmos nan class pwooucts, ok. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Coat* Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her- I HM 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170, if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday se.vices are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School at 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). The Battle Creek Academy Christian Leader­ ship Class will presrni our Sabbath Worship Services April 17. The all­ church luncheon will follow church services on lhe 17th, and following the luncheon the Pathfinders (in field uniform) will take a five-mile hike at Gun Lake. The "Learning to Love” seminar will skip this Sabbath. April 17, and resume april 24. Prayer meeting every Tuesday. 740-840 p.m. The community is invited. The Social Commituxsponsored "Spring Fling" talent show is set for Sunday, April 18. at 640 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. Will you provide some talent? Our Community Service Center, 502 E. Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operaticn are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon. Please call the Censer for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need. Dona­ tions of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church streets, Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Stybcrski. Organist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS. Church School 9:30 ajn.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 1140 a m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 340 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 940 a.m. Thursday. April 15 - Conference U.M. Women "Disciplines of the Heart" (luncheon and workshops) 1040 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. April 1 7 - Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m.; Friends Group Mystery Evening 7:30 p.m. Sunday. April 18 - Sun­ day School Roller Skating 2:00 p.m.; Youth Fellowship Bowling 340 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 U.M. Men Dinner and Program 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Apnl 23 and 24 - MI-HJ Youth Fellowship 12 Hour Paim-A-Thon. Sanmtey, April 24 - 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Ward and Winnie Woodmansee 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. April 25 Native American Awareness Sun­ day; Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. April 25 thru May 2 - Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Monday, April 26 - Lydia Y.M. Women Circle 7:30 p.m.; Hannah U.M. Women Circle. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 28 - Sarah U.M. Women Circle. 9:30 a.m.; Esther U.M. Women Circle. 9:30 a.m.; Ruth U.M. Women Circle. 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 29 - Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m.; Rummage Sale 840 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Barry Community Hospice Volunteer Supper 640 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Sus»n Word. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.. P.O. Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice*. Bible Classes 10 am. Wor ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series* "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 p.m. “Children al Risk" video series on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 p.m. (repeal showing) Sunday. March 28 and April 4. 6 p.m. ( Area OBITUARIES ________ Duane Harry Foster Harold SUNFIELD - Duane Harry Foster, 60, of Sunfield, died Tuesday. April 6, 1993. Mr. Foster was bom November 13, 1932 in Lansing, the son Hany and Florence (Miller) Foster. He was employed as a Line Attendant at General Motors for Lhe pas'. 43 years, he attended lhe First Lutheran Church in Charlot­ te. He was a Veteran of the United Stales Marines, serving in lhe Korean Conflict. He loved his dog Dakota very much. He lived in Sunfield most of his life. He was preceded in death by his step­ daughter, Kimberley Blizzard in 1992 and his step-mother, Evelyn Foster who was a well loved teacher in Sunfield for yean. Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, Gail, who he married December 20,1984; four sons, Gary (Judy) of Sunfield, Terry (Marlene) of Lansing, Hany (Yvonne) of Sunfield, and Barry at Sunfield; two step-sons, Olig (Lynn) Blizzard of Dearborn Heights, and Martin Blizzard at Detroit; three step-daughters, Stacey Blizzard of Ypsilanti, and Elizabeth (Manu) Walia of California, and Dona Blizzard of Ypsilanti; 12 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 9 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend John Bookshaw of lhe First Lutheran Church in Charlotte officiating. Burial was at the West Scbewa Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the S.P.Y.S Scholarship Fund. ^^^ndi^ranklir^andi^- Leonard W. Day___________ | Ford BATTUE CREEK - Leonard W. Day, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday. April 7, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Day was bora on February 18, 1917 in Marcellus, the son of Fionas B. and Mabie "Kittie" (Gailhouse) Day. They moved to Battle Creek from Marcellus when he was 17 yean old. He had lived at Gun Lake for 12 yean and wintered in Dade City, Horida for several years. He married Ethel B. Lockwood on April 25, 1936 in LaGrange, IMiana. Mr. Day wu employed at Michigan Canon Company for 14 yean and wu Ironworker for 31 yeara-retiring in 1977. Worked out of Local »340 on several construction projects. He served in the United Stata Army during World War II from June 2, 1945 to January 26, 1946. He wu statiored at Camp Jos. T. Robin­ son, stationed stataide, no oversea service. Mr. Day wu preceded in death by his parents; his brother Roy Day; his sisters: Hazel Farrell, Ruth Foster and Mildred Strand. He is survived by his wife: Ethel B. Day; daughter. Barbara A. Osborn of Battle Creek; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Reverend Father William J. Fitzgerald officiating. Burial was in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care or lhe American Heart Association. FLORIDA - Harold A. Ford. 79, of Zephyr­ hills. Florida, formerly of Hastings, Irving area passed away Tuesday, April 13. 1993 at his residence. Mr. Ford wu bom on August 11, 1913 in Grand Rapids. He wu Founder/Presidetu of H. Ford Enter­ prise, Inc., Hutings. He wu a member of instrumental in estab­ lishment of "Freedom Boat" in Muskegon area after World War 0 for food diatribution abroad. He wu a former employee of Hastings Ring Corporation in Hutings. He was a former member and Lay-Reader at St Mathias Church in Hastings is well as the Chapel of lhe Holy Spirit in Spring Hill, Florida. Mr. Ford is survived by his wife, Eglantine L.; sons, Edwin of Grand Rapids, Hany of Ann Arbor; daughters: Shirley Sawyer of Grand Rapids, Virginia Bennett of Troy, Alice-Marie Hernandez of Plantation, Florida, Joe-Ann Newsome of Ann Arbor, Rosemary Davis of Battle Creek, Frances Rosenberg of Roseburg, Oregon; sister, Alice Blair of Bowling Green, Kentucky; 31 grandchildren, 14 great­ grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Memorial servica will be held Saturday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. al St Mathiu Church, Hutings. Interment to follow in family cemetery. Arrangements were made by Oakley Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Honda. | WOODLAND - Fredie Franklin Landis, 82, of Woodland, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1993 at Pennock Hospiul, Hastings. He was bom on August 28, 1910 in Barry County, the son at Benjamin and Grace (Hilton) Landis. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1931. He was a self employed fanner in the Wood­ land area all his life. Mr. Landis is survived by one son, Gary Landis of Woodland; three daughters, Sharon Landis of Hastings. Julie Male of Hickory, North Carolina, Tammy Landis of Hastings; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. He war preceded in death by two brothers Henry and Willard. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiat­ ing. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. |_________ Gerald L. Sinclair__________| HASTINGS - Gerald L. Sinclair, 71, of Tanner Lake Road. Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Sinclair was bora on August 9,1921 in Hastings, the son of Verne and Mildred (John­ son) Sinclair. He attended Hastings schools. He was married to Goldis N. Edger on October 21, 1942. He served in the United Sula Army from 1942-194S. He worked at Hastings Bookcase. He also worked at Eatons in Battle Creek for 38 yean, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Nashville VFW American Legion Post in West Virginia, Hast­ ings Moose Lodge. He was an avid outdoors­ man and spent eight years farming wi>h a special nephew. Gene Sinclair. Mr. Sinclair is survived by his wife, Goldis of Hastings; two sons and wives, Danny (Billie) Sinclair of Rawlings, Maryland and Larry (Gayle) Sinclair of Hastings; 12 grand­ children; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman C. Sinclair uf Murfreesboro, Tennes­ see; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Carol) Ferris of Middleville, Joyce Brc»z of Allegan; several nieces and nejMrews. He wu preceded in death by one son, Phillip Sinclair in 1943; one brother Harold Sinclair. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be held Friday, April 16 frun 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association. Richard L. Ogden HASTINGS - Richard L. Ogden, 56, of 827 South Washington Street, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at Pennock Hospiul. Mr. Ogden wu born ou January 28,1937 in Irving, Barry County, the son of Maurice and Anna Mae (Couch) Ogden. He wu a life long Barry County resident and attended the Fiaher Country School and Hastings High School. He married Jeannette C Golnek on June 7, 1958. He hu resided at his present addreu for the past 20 years. Mr. Ogden wu employed at Midway Polish & Buff Company in Hastings, Atwood Corpo­ ration of Lowell, manager of the Red Arrow Service in Hastings, and the Cappon Oil Company in Hastings, retiring because of fail­ ing health in 1975. He wu a member of Hastings Grace Luthe­ ran Church and Hastings Moose Lodge 4628. Mr. Ogden is survived by his wife, Jeannet­ te; son and wife, Rick and Jolene Ogden of Hastings, son and wife, Ronald and Jackie Ogden of Hutings; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Becky, Leslie, Heather, Heidi, Bailie, Ronald (RJ) and Robert (Robbie) Ogden; parents, Maurice and Anna Mae Ogden of Hastings; sister and husband, Patricia and Leroy Lambert of Arkansu; ister and husband, Lois and John Zawierucka of Hast­ ings; brother and wife, Walter and Barb Ogden of Middleville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 10, at Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial wu at Hutings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. A. HASTINGS - Doris W. Martin, 83, of Hast­ ings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Tues­ day, April 6,1993 at Tendercare, in Hutings, after a long illneu. Mrs. Martin wu bora in Roxand Township, Eaton County, the daughter of Alonzo and Eva (Thomu) Osman and had been a lifelong Eaton County resident She married Lloyd Martin on December 6, 1927 in Charlotte. He preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Martin had been an employee of the former Wilcox-Gay Company in Charlotte. She is survived by one son. Jack (Venice) Martin of Hutings; grandchildren: Sandra (David) Gilding of Charlotte, Stephanie (Tim) Rand of Lansing and Jeffrey Martin of Bellevue; great grandchildren; Scott, Matthew, Ryan and Jesse Gilding, Autumn Rand and Chandra Martin; one brother, Mu Osman of Dimondale, and one sister, Hilda Kenyon of Portland. Funeral aervices were held st Saturday, April 10, 1993 at Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Reverend George Fleming officiating. Interment wu at Bosworth Cemetery near Olivet Memorial contributions msy be made to the Alzheimers Association. | Albert J. Bell ~ | NASHVILLE - Albert J. BeU, 77, of Nash­ ville, passed away Wednesday, April 7,1993 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings after being Strick­ en at home. He wu bora on April 1, 1916 in Maple Grove Township, in the same home he lived all his life to loseph and Lottie (Newton) Bell. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1934 and attended Hastings Junior College. He married Mary Feighner in 1938. He raised and sold Pioneer Hybrid Seed Cora for many years and also produced maple syrup fur many years with his wife, on tlreir farm that wu dedicated a Centenial Farm in 1982. He served on the School Board for 18 yean, and wu Barry County Commissioner for Maple Grove and Cutieton Townships for 10 years. He wu a member of the FELA. County Committee, the Michigan Wool Growers AttnriMiret Board, the Barry County Fair Board for six years, the Agricultural Stabiliza­ tion Committee for Maple Grove Township, the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association rnd heandMary were Grand Marshals of the 1991 Vermontville Syrup Festival Parade. He enjoyed traveling, wintering in Florida, deer hunting ata! following the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Brava Baseball Teams He wu preceded in death by a brother, Paul Bell. Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Betty (Gary) Jacobs, Louise (Eugene) Mortenson, and Marilyn (Raymond) Roush; six grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (tats) Bell and several nieca and nephews, Betty Jacobs of Grand Blanc, Louise Mortenson of Sunrise, Florida, Marilyn Roush of Nashville, BUI BeU of Lansing. Funeral servica were held Saturday, April 10 at the Maple VaUey Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, NashvUle with Reverend Kenneth Vsught officiating. Burial wu at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society or charity of one's choice. | Charles Fisher____________ | Retired Major Charles Fisher, 72, of Phoe­ nix, Arizona, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1993 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Fisher wu bora in Lake Odessa on October 23, 1920. and was raised in I ake Odessa. He joined the Air Force in March of 1942. Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four step children; his sister. Rose Lane of Lake Odessa; two nieces, Nola Edwards of Hutings, Priscilla Lane of Lansing; sister-in-law, Mary Fisher of Hutings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Hazel Fisher, Sr.; two brothers. Royal and Bert, Jr. |__________ Ada M. Johnson___________ | GUN LAKE - Ada M. Johnson, 83, of Gun Lake and formerly of Nashville and Charlotte, died Sunday, April 11,1993 at Pennock Hospi­ ul, Hastings. She wu bora on February 15,1910inKalamo Township of Eaton County, the daughter at Gid and Elizabeth (Lawhad) Gage. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1928. She wu married to John L Johnson in Battle Creek on April 9,1932. Besides living in Nash­ ville and Charlotte, lhe couple lived at their Gun Lake address for 45 years and wintered in Wimer Haven Horida the last 16 years. She once wu the telephone operator for die Nashville area and wu a home maker moat at her life. She wu a member of the Rebecca Lodge for over 50 years of which rhe wu Past Noble Grand in Charlotte after she transferred from the Nashville Lodge. Mrs. Johnson wu a member of the Maple Leaf Grange in Nuhville. She enjoyed country music and playing the piano, knitting and crocheting, traveling, dancing, ha family and friends, cooking, known especially for her huckleberry pie. She wu preceded in death by a brother, km Gage; sisr. Avis Elliston. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, John; daughters: Carolyn (Duane) Carey <S Potterville and Louise (Thomas) George of Roscommon; seven grandchildren, 10 great­ grandchildren; sista, Iva Syawerda of Laniing and brotha, Merlin Gage of Grass Lake. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 14 at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Emergency Service. Arrangements were made by Maple VaUey Chapel-Genlha Funeral Home. Charles P. Seedorff i BATTLE CREEK - Charla P. Seedorff, 89, of Badle Creek and Marshall, passed away Tueaday, April 6,1993 at Dosca Home follow­ ing a brief illneu. Mr. Seedorff wu bora on June 22, 1903 in Newton Towmhip to Frank E. and Hattie (Brownell) Seedorff. He graduated from East Leroy School, Argubright School and Sweeney Automotive School, Kansu City in 1922. On April 7, 1926, he married die forma Reda L. Bird in Battle Creek, she preceded him in death on July 14,1979. They farmed in the CereactVMarshall area until 1968. They then moved to Crooked lake, Delton and enjoyed winters in Leesburg, Florida. In August 1978 they moved back to Ceresco. Mr. Seedorff wu a memba of the Newton United Methodist Church, the Fredonia Grange, the Calhoun County Pomona Grange, the Calhoun County Farm Bureau, the Midri­ gan State Grange and the National Grange. He wu a forma memba of the Milo-Pine Lake Discussion Group, the Ellis Cana Discussion Group and of the Delton Senia Citizens. He is survived by a daughta, Mrs. Jama (Helen) Handers of Ceresco; son, Allen Seedorff of Ceresco; 21 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, Charla L. "Johnny" in 1990, Francis in 1970, Calvin in 1944 and Norman Seedorff in 1933; a daughta, Lola Bell Seedorff in 1934; a brotha, Hany Seedorff and four sisters, Hossie Nagel, Maggie Romig, Laurel Burgett and Coral Elizabeth Smith. Funeral servica were held Friday, April 9, at the Newton United Methodist Orurch with Reverend Gary Kintigh officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Newton United Meflrodist Church or charity of your choice. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home. Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15. 1993 — Page 7 'spend News^. j Lake Odessa News: Uzarski-Newman plan May wedding Brooks couple to mark golden anniversary The engagement of Kathy Uzarski and Troy Newman is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kaminski and Mr. and Mrs. David Newman, ail of Middleville. Kathy and Troy are both graduates of Thor­ napple Kellogg, and employed at Middleville Tool and Die. A May 1993 wedding is planned. A 50th wedding anniversary open house will be held for Melvin and Yvonne (Haney) Brooks Sunday. April 25. at the V.F.W. in Lake Odessa from I to 5 p.m. The affair will be hosted by their children. Mik) and Bonnie Brooks of Ionia. Teri and Royal Shilton of Lake Odessa and Melvin Jr. and Martha Brooks of Las Vegas. Nevada. They also ‘wive 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited to help celebrate. Woodmansees to observe golden anniversary Lloyd-Stein to wed May 22 Ward and Winnie Woodmansee will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. April 24. with an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. The couple were married April 24. 1943. at Harrisburg. Pa. They have two children, a daughter. Sally, living in Grand Rapids, and a son. Ted (San­ dy) and two granddaughters in Scottville. Friends and relatives are invited to the open house. No gifts, please. Montague-Pratt to be wed August 4 Mr. and Mrs. Albert “Pete” Montague of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Sharon Marie, to Keith Alan Pratt, son of the Rev and Mrs. Ralph Pratt of Caledonia. Sharon is a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1992 graduate of Davenport Col­ lege of Battle Creek. She is employed by Lex­ ington Suites Hotel of Grand Rapids. Keith is a 1984 graduate of Owosso High School and a 1986 graduate of Baker College of Owosso. He is employed by 21st Century Tax and Bookkeeping of Grand Rapids. They will be united in marriage on Aug. 14. 1993. Edward Lloyd, son of Roger and Sue Lloyd of Caledonia, and Kelly Ann Stein, daughter of Charles and Jean Stein of South Haven, will be married on May 22. 1993 at the First United Methodist Church, located in South Haven. Lloyd is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High School and is currently working for Long Masonary in Caledonia. Stein is a 1983 graduate of South Haven High School and received her bachelor of science degree at Ferris Stale University in Big Rapids. She is presently working for Amerishop Corporation in Grand Rapids. After the wedding, the couple will continue to reside at 8290 WhitneyviHe Road. Caledonia. Northrup-Hunter plan June 5 wedding Tracey Lynn Northrup and Ken Allen Hunter will be united in marriage on June 5. 1993. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Elwin and Linda Northrup of Comstock Park. She is a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and Grand Rapids Community College. The future bride-groom is the son of Clarence and Elaine Hunter of Freeport. He is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. Mrs. Drukee to mark 85th birthday An open house honoring the 85th birthday of Christine Durkee will be held Sunday. April 25. from 3 to 5 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. M-50. Relatives and friends are invited to share in lhe celebration by their presence or cards. Ayres-Cronk to be wed Nov. 27 Eckman-Bost to wed July 17 Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Eckman of Clarksville are pleased to announce lhe engagement of lheir daughter. Amy Kay. lo James Michael Bost, son of Mr and Mrs. Charles Bost of Crystal Falls The bnde-to-be is a 1991 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by Van Dam and lesson. P C., in Grand Rapids. The groom-to-be is a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by the Lowell Engineering Corporation in Alto. The wedding vows will be exchanged on Ju­ ly 17. 1993 Dan and Joy Ayres of Saranac are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Joy Ayres, to Robert Paul Cronk of Ionia. Bobby is he son of Bob and Bonnie Cronk of Clarksville and Bill and Judy Well­ ing of Falls Church. Va. Amy and Bobby both are graduates of Lakewood High School. While planning a Nov. 27 wedding, the bride-to-be is currently home caring for her daughter. Brittney Joy. with future plans of establishing a day-care center. The groom-to-be is currently employed at Quality Material Handling in Grand Rapids. He also is attending Davenport College to achieve his bachelor's degree in comuter programming BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Next Thursday. April 20. is the date for the first all-Lakewood Community Dinner in the high school gymnasium at 6 p.m. There is to be an exposition of student work on display at 5 p.m. so citizens can see some of the accomplishments of their students from several grades. Reservations arc required by calling the Lakewood Community Education office. This is the 32nd anniversary of the forma­ tion of the school district, which began as a merger of Lake Odessa and Woodland schools with Clarksville and Sunfield joining only months later. The district by then covered nearly 400 square miles. Soon after the merger, one mother related that her daughter had invited a new friend to stay overnight. The hosts lived in the far southeast part of the new district and the guest lived west of Clarksville. The mother said she drove 15 miles on the 1-96 freeway to take the friend home the next day. and this was in ad­ dition to the country miles to reach the freeway. Another parent clocked 13 miles on the odometer taking a daughter's friend home and this was only from Lake Odessa to a Charlotte address on M-50. This was even a junior high friendship. A kindergarten mother last week chased a bus for miles in an attempt to retrieve her child from the bus and discovered that there are miles between some of the stops. The Lincoln Law Office has not only new windows, but also a new door and new siding. Each Sunday's Lansing State Journal featured one teen from an area school in its "Hip Side" feature. This week’s was Lakewood High School’s Julie Shelton. She was quiered on questions such as food preferences, her best qualities, the qualities she likes in others, her version of the coolest person (her grandfather James Nowell), her biggest challenge and what she would change about the world. One of her aspirations is to be a pro player or a high school coach. She was pictured in the March 30 Lakewood News for honors in volleyball after being selected to the All Barry County second team, and the Capital Circuit's second squad. She also earned honorable mention for Class B, Lansing All-Area. Other volleyball honors went to her teammates Kary Hynes. Tami Nielsen and Jessi Briseno. A recent newspaper death notice was for Esther G. Heisler. 84. of North Manchester. Ind. Her death came on April 8. Memorial services were held the following day at Timbercrest Chapel in the city where she and her husband, the late Rev. Arthur Heisler, made their second retirement home. They were well known in this area from his pastorate at Hope Church of the Brethren, their participation in many ecumenical ven­ tures. their retirement to a new home in Sun­ field which had been built by Lakewood Building Trades, yet another pastorale at the Sunfield Church of the Brethren, their bowl­ ing at Lake O Lanes. They were parents of twins. A larger than normal crowd was at Central United Methodist Church last week for the final service of the Lenten series, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. The Rev. George Speas gave the sermon. Central’s choir sang and several pastors took part with readings and prayers. Two ladies who are co-pastors with their husbands had portions of the service. They were Kathi Grif­ fith of Hope Church of the Brethren and Jeri Litchfield of Woodland and Welcome Cor­ ners U.M. churches. For several years. Lakewood and Central U.M. churches have combined for the Sunrise service, ever since the year when Rev. Ward Pierce was interim pastor at Central. This year about 80 were served breakfast in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Music was provided by a quintet composed of Cindy and daughter Tabitha Waite, and the sisters Joyce. Charity and Ann Black. Joyce and Chiany also sang a duet. The host pastor brought lhe message. In its morning worship service. Central Church had music from its Sonshiners’ Choir, the younger children's choir and the chancel choir. Sympathy goes to Mary Herbert. Marilyn Haney and Kendall Herbert in the death of lheir son and brother. Keith Herbert of Ionia, last week. Sandra (Robinson) Bain of Illinois was in town on the weekend and was glad to greet old friends and acquaintances wherever she went. She found that the local coffee shop was a good spot as was the church she had attended during her young life. There will be an open house for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mac and Barbara Bosworth April 18 at lhe Fellowship Hall. Barbara's parents are Tom and Jackie Gilliland of Morrison Lake. Debbie Behler and Diane Karcher are recruiting workers for a forenoon of door-todoor collecting in behalf of the American Cancer Society. A Lansing newspaper reports that the pastoral team of Lansing Central UMC has just had its last Holy Week with senior pastor the Rev. Sidney Short retiring after 42 years of the ministry. This included 9'6 years at Hastings First UMC from 1973 to 1982. The associate pastor James Gysel will become senior pastor at Chapel Hill Church in Battle Creek. They have been a team for'the past 10 years. Faith Bible Church had its Easter sunrise service and breakfast followed by an extended worship service with Pastor Richard Sessink bringing the message both times. Fred Wiselogle and his father before him have recorded the date of the ice breakup on Jordan Lake since 1955. Fred has recorded the dates of the first lasting ice since 1974. According to Fred’s figures, the earliest for the ice to give way was on March 5 in both 1976 and 1983. The latest date was on April 19 in 1965. In 1992 the date was March 7 and this year it was April 9 For ten consecutive years the date was in March, ranging from March 5 in 1983 to March 27 in 1989. These dates are crucial to ice fishermen. 1976 also had the earliest recorded lasting ice on Dec. 2. The latest record was Jan. 24 in 1979. 1976 may have been a record year for the ice to break up but it was also a year for ice to make the news with an ice storm that left thousands of people in this area without elec­ tricity for days. Calculators proved to be a boon to cashiers in the grocery stores. Frankfurters that could be roasted on an open fire or a charcoal grill were in high demand at the local stores. Gasoline camp stoves were brought out of storage for cooking. Such an ice storm also produces a high demand for flashlight and lantern batteries and small heaters. Historical societies of this area have receiv­ ed notice of the Inaugural One-Room Schoolhouse Conference at Eastern Michigan University Friday. May 14. The university has made requests through the media for the past two or three years for information on this topic. They have inquired about the diposition of the buildings, histories of individual schools, the use of schoolhouses as homes, demolition of these landmarks and others. The program has been published and it in­ cludes some familiar names. Jeanne Temple of St. Johns, a former teacher, is on a panel for the first session with the topic * ‘Tales from Bygone Days: Conversations with Former One-Room School Teachers. ” in another ses­ sion. Geneva Wiskemann of Clinton County is on a panel for "Documenting the School: Surveys. Research and Photographs.” Linda Emelander will take part in one of the after­ noon panels dealing with the "Pros and Cons of Teaching One-Room School Today." She teaches at the North LeValley school on M-66 north of Ionia. Russell Gregory of Ionia and editor of the Sentinel-Standard will take part in the panel dealing with "Living in the OneRoom School." This conference is jointly sponsored by EMU's College of Education and the Historical Society of Michigan. They were sent information on the Barber School at Caledonia. Decades ago a joke circulated that a lady went to a telegraph office and asked the agent to send the umbrella she carried to her sister in Baltimore. When refused, she asked why. if they could telegraph money, they couldn’t telegraph an umbrella. Today’s fax machine comes close to such miracles. A Lansing paper reports that a plant pathologist at MSU hesitated to give positive identification of a weed as described as a Berkeley. Michigan police officer because three youths in his city had chewed the seeds of a certain weed and were violently ill. The pathologist asked the officer to fax a photocopy of the plant. Dave Roberts im­ mediately identified it as a jimson weed and could within an hour send back information on the characteristics, lhe toxic principles and the identification. The plant has been known to kill livestock. Thanks to the quick iden­ tification of the week, the medical people could use the correct antidote and the youths recovered. A recent Stale Journal article featured Williamston Mayor Robert Eppclheimer. He is a former resident who left here early in his elementary school years when his father went into employment at St. Joseph. Bob reports that his parents. Don and Mary, have their home at a lake near Coloma and have just pur­ chased a lot for manufactured housing in Apache Junction. Ariz. His brother. Charles, is a banker in California and brother Ken works in the Parks Authority in Chicago. Bob works at Farm Bureau on Lansing's west side. The Viking Video sign has been removed and The Buckhorn merchandise and signs have replaced the rental movies in the Water building. L & R Glass business remains in the same portion of the building on Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street. Likely Viking Video was the first movie rental business in town when Larry Cobb was owner of the glass and screen business. Ed and Bonnie Leak have returned after lheir winter sojourn in Black Creek Canyon in Arizona. In February they went to California to visit daughter Pam and husband James and to witness the baptism of their infant grandson. Gerrit and Eleanor Klomp are home from Horida. as are the Richard Wolvertons. Certified Nurse Aides Myrtle Daugherty to celebrate 90th Myrtle Daughterly will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday . April 25 at an open house from noon to 4 p.m. at the UAW Hall. 127 W. Apple St. Friends are invited. j Full-time, part-time openings for day and afternoon shifts. A class is starting soon. If you’re not already certified, contact: Mary Teachman, RN Tendercare, Hastings Apply in person: 240 E. North St., Hastings JaJ Pubkshers of • • • • • • • • Hesungs Remmder Hastngs Banner Hastngs Weekender Commuvty Advisor Marshal Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News MrtSevae/Cateckoa Sm & News Maple Vatey News PLACE A CLAsSheD^ 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYB-A-WEEK 948-4450 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ANO SALE SMOOT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (All Counties) Default has occurred in tho conditions of a mor­ tgage (the "Mortgage ) made by DANIEL E. ALLEN and KATHLEEN A. ALLEN, husband ond wifo, mor tpogors to MARTIN HOMES. INC., a Minnesota corporation, having its principal offices at 6901 West Shakopee Rood. Bloomington. Minnesota 55438. mortgagee dated December 5. 1983. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, on December 12. 1983. in Liber 257 of Mortgages pages 80-83. inclusive. Said mortgage was assigned to SENTRY LIFE IN­ SURANCE COMPANY, a Wisconsin corporation, by instrument dated December 31. 1967. and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan on January 11. 1968. in liber 461 of Mortgages on page 440. Because of lhe default, tho undersigned has elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage immediately due ond payable. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One ond 99/100 Dollars ($23,471.99). No suit or proceeding* at law have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, and lo pay said amount with interest as provided in the Mortgage, ond all legal cost*, charge* and ex­ penses. including attorney fees allowed by low. the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of lhe mor­ tgaged premises of public vendue lo the highest bidder on the front step* of the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. the place of holding the Circuit Court wilnin Barry County. Michigan, on May 13. 1993. at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(4) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. os amended. (MCLA 600.3240(4); MSA 27A.3240(4)). the redemption period shall be six (6) month* from the date of the foreclosure sale, unless the premises are deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600 3241a; MSA 27A.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dote of the sale. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described a* follow*. Part of lhe North west 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, being more particularly described a* follows: The South 196 feet of the East 220 feel of tho Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24 Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Doted April 8. 1993 SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Wisconsin corporation. Mortgagee Vornum. Riddering. Schmidt 8 Howlett Jonathon W. Anderson. Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49501 -0352 (5/6) MORTGAGE SALE • Default hat been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by RANDY I. PLAUNT and SAMANTHA A PLAUNT HUSBAND AND WIFE to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated October 25 1988. ond recorded on October 26. 1988. in Liber 474. on page 281 BARRY County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, an Ohio Corporation by an assignment dated October 26 1 988 ond recorded on November 16 1988. in Liber 475. on page 354 BARRY County Records. Michigan, cn which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND-EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 10/100 Dollars ($40,864.10). in­ cluding interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o clock A.m. on Moy 27. 1993. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Yankee Springs Barry County Michigan, and ore described os: Property located in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 27 rods south of the Center of Sec­ tion 8. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 6 Rods. Thence East 20 rods, thence North 6 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 33 rods south of the confer of section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 2 Rods, thence East 20 Rods, thence North 2 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo of 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such sole Doted: April 5. 1993 MIAMI VALLEY BANK AN Ohio Corporation. Mortgagee BORNSTEIN WISHNOW 8 SCHNEIDERMAN Attorneys 17117 W Nino Milo Rd. Sto. 1040 Southfield. Mi 48075 (5/13) NOTfCf NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that tho Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing ‘or the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. Sp. 3-93 - Raymond and Morquita Barlow, (property owners); Cory and Kathleen Goodnor. (applicant ond joint property owners). LOCATION At 3401 Rogla Rd. on the West side just South of Bowler Rd. in Sec. 26 1 27. Carlton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for elderly parents. MEETING DATE: April 26 1993. TIME: 7 30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are ovoilob's for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at tho meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Borry by writing or colling tho following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Borry County Clerk (4/15) Ann Landers Be aware around railroad tracks, he warns Dear Ann Landers: I am still bothered by lhe woman who wrote you and said her self­ inflicted wounds were not suicidal behavior and if she REALLY had wanted to commit suicide, she would have walked in front of a train. I have been a locomotive engineer for 24 years and have witnessed eight collisions with vehicles and one with a pedestrian. The train 1 operate weighs 5.000 tons. It cannot swerve, and it cannot stop quickly. In 1991. more than 600 people were killed in over 5,300 vehicle-train crashes. An addi­ tional 500 were killed while trespassing on railroad tracks and property. For every crash, injury and fatality, there are train crew members who are forced to seek counseling or leave the profession because it is too painful to remember twisted metal, mangled bodies and the seconds before impact -- which seem like a lifetime. Ann, today a vehicle and train will collide approximately every 90 minutes in the United Slates, and at least one pedestrian is killed dai­ ly while trespassing on railroad property . It seems that most people are unaware of the dangers at grade crossings and around railroad tracks. Please help prevent further senseless tragedies by including some lifesav­ ing lips for your readers: 1. Never walk. run. bungee jump or bicycle near railroad tracks and bridges. It's illegal and can be deadly. 2. Never drive around lowered gates. 3. Never race a train to a crossing. 4. Watch for a second train when crossing multiple tracks. 5. Get out of your vehicle if it stalls on a crossing and call the police. 6. Expect a train on any track at any time freight trains do not follow set schedules. 7. Be aware: Trains are usually traveling faster than they appear to be. Remember to always "Look. Listen and Live!" If this letter saves just one life, it will also save a family from terrible grief as well as saving the sanity of an unknown train crew member and his family. — J.D. “Buzz" Slone, Operation Lifesaver presenter, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Member, Springfield, Mo. Dear Buzz: Thank you for a straight-fromthe-heart letter that educated a lot of people today, and probably saved some lives. Husband-to-be want* to have ony one child Dear Ann Landen: "Mart" and 1 are get­ ting married in July. He is 34. and I am 26. This is the first marriage for us both. The problem is that Mart is adamant about having only one child, and I’m not sure I feel comfortable with that. I have a sister and a brother whom I love dearly, and I think it’s only fair that a child have a sibling. Mart is used to living alone and plans lo retire al an early age. Having a larger family, he says, would interfere with those plans Mark is a wonderful man. and we are both trying lo respect one another’s views. Everyone says he will surely change his mind once he has a child, but be is very strongwilled. and I doubt that this is true. What should 1 do? - Uncertain in California Dear CaWbrnia: Chances are that Mart WILL change his mind when he falls in love with that first child, but don’t bet the rent. If he doesn’t, are you prepared to settle for just one? Only you know dr answer to this one. Farm boy* counted chicken* before hatched Dear Ann Landen: This is about those greedy daughters who were critical of their Woodland News Ni—Hr Moottag Tuesday. April 6. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Members present. Also 20 citizen* ond guests. Request rac'd for 3 street light*. Cable TV regulating committee discussion. Board of Review report received. Approved Hosting* City Bank a* main depository. Contribution to YMCA Summer Program. Contribution to Bernard Historic Museum. $5000 annual subsidy to WAEMS. Renewal with Michigan Twp. Par Plan Insurance. Plante * Moron audit fee of $2250. 2 year assessing contract with Dan Scheuerman. Maintaining 1st Tuesday of month as moating dote. Maintaining 1st Sot. of month for assessor and Supervisor office hours. General Fund ond Extra Voted Rood Departmen­ tal budget*. Bill* rood and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested by: Boyce Miller . Supervisor (4/15) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter HYPNOSIS Use your mind for a change. After just one visit... STOP SMOKING You can kick the habit completely or... WEIGHT CONTROL springciasses Amy South, Ph.D. Certified Hypnotherapist ♦ State Licensed Professional Counselor Delton Township Hall Thursday, April 15 4:00 p.m. Weight Control........ *4O°° Learn to control your appetite in just one visit. Subliminal tape included. 8:OO p.m. Stop Smoking........... Success rate is 88%. Subliminal tape included. — 122 NORTH AVENUE — Battle Creek Phone 963-2333 Emil Baitinger celebrated his 98th birthday Monday. April 12, with family and friends joining him at Thomapple Manor for the occasion. Emil was bom in Woodland, the son of Daniel and Catherine Rieger Baitinger. His father was killed in an accident in 1906. when Emil was 11 years old. His mother was left with three small children. Emil, 11, Sarah, 9. and Adam, who was 3. The family grew up on the farm, with the boys caring for their mother and sister and learning to manage the farm, taking it over in 1920, adding 100 acres to the original 160. Emil never married, choosing to stay single and care for his mother and his Aunt Katherine. He was active in the Zion Lutheran Church and the community. When his health failed, he became a resident at Thomapple Manor. Hastings. He is most willing to share his memories and tells about the Woodland of the past with a keen sense of humor. He believes that he will live past the 100 year mark. Glendon and Betty Curtis entertained their family on Easter Sunday. Tony and Linda Curtis and daughters came from Jackson. Doug and Stephanie Curtis of Mason. Steve. Cindy and Christopher from Leach Lake. Hastings, came from Easter dinner and an Easter egg hunt. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Maundy Thursday service on April 8. The service was led by John Waite. The youth group, made up of high school juniors and seniors, under the leadership of youth coordinator John Waite, will have an auction April 17. the proceeds to go to the Youth Mission Project. They will accept donations of suitable items for the sale, with new items being added daily. Refreshments of hot dogs, cinnamon rolls, coffee and hot chocolate and other good things will be serv­ ed. The auction will begin at 10 a m. and will be held rain or shine. Woodland High School Alumni Banquet in­ vitations are out for the 97th annual oanquet. which will be held Saturday. Maj 22. at the Woodland School Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Reservations and payment of S8 plus S2 dues, must be in to Shirlev Kilmer. 170 W. Broadway. Woodland, bv May 15. Spring yard work was off to a good start during the few days of good weather this past week. The maple syrup season is about over. by Catherine Lucat The crop was about the same as it was last year. Hildred Chase spent Easter Sunday with her son. Gordon, and family. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a sunrise service Easier Sunday, and Mike Marsteller was the speaker. An Easter Breakfast followed the service. The Easter service held at the regular time was very well attended. Willis and Barbara Dalton had a visitor last week. Granddaughter Melissa Groendyk from Wyoming, Mich., spent spring break with them. They had a nice time, including dinner in Hastings on Thursday evening. On Easter weekend, granddaughter Kimberly Halladay, who is attending Spring Arbor College near Jackson and had a two-week spring break, visited her parents in Wappingcr Falls, N.Y., and then came to Woodland to visit her grand* parents. Willis and Barbara took her back to college on Easter Sunday evening. Margret and Bill Brodbeck shared Easier Sunday with many of their family. Visiting their parents were Naomi and her family, Esther’s family, part of Peter's family, Abraham and Jacob's families and Mary Lou. They had dinner together. Zion Lutheran Church held a sunrise ser­ vice, followed by Easter breakfast, served by the Church Council. Both the service and breakfast were well attended, with about 70 people present. The chancel was decorated with a garden of Easter Itllies. Doug Raffler and Greg McKenzie were trumpeters at the 10:30 service. The Woodland Methodist Church held a sunrise service and Easter breakfast, which was put on by the youth gioup, with Easter services held al the regular time. Cathy Lucas is visiting with her faintly in Atlanta. If you wish to have an item included in the Hastings Banner column for April 22. please call Joyce F. Weinbrecht at 945-5471. father for spending "their inheritance." That column reminded me of an experience one of our senior law partners had some years back. Two farm youths came to his office to discuss their father's estate. When the lawyer asked the older son when his father had died, he replied, "Oh, bad's not dead yet. He's in the field plowing. But we wanted to get things lined up so we can handle our inheritance when he dies." The lawyer replied, "This is the first time I've ever been asked to administer the estate of a living person. Please get out of my office." —Jack In Mattoon, III. Dear Jack: Youths raised on a farm should know better than to count their chickens before they’re hatched. Four cheers for the lawyer who booted 'em. Keep reading for let­ ters that should make those two lunkheads even more ashamed. Her advice t* for man to give away money Dear Aaa Landers: I am compelled to res­ pond to the man whose daughters were upset because he spent $1,600 on home im­ provements, thereby reducing the size of their $100,000 inheritance. My father is dying of cancer. I would give every penny of my inheritance, which is con­ siderable, if I could buy less pain and more time for this wonderfol. gentle man. No amount of money can make up for the hus­ band, father, grandfather and friend we are losing. My advice to the man with the money­ grubbing daughters is to find a worthwhile charity that would be grateful for his bequest. He could make a real differnce in a great many lives and, at the same time, teach his daughters a lesson they need to learn. Tbe Twinkle In Her Father's E}C, CMsvflle.Wb. Dear Twinkle: Thanks for a lovely letter. Bleu you for having your priorities straight. Keep reading for another one. Leaving inheritance can be a mistake Dear Aaa Landen: Regarding "A New Me in California" with the greedy daughters, I just wanted to add something to your advice. Parents don't "owe" their children an in­ heritance, nor do they owe their grand­ children anything, either. Speaking for myself, I would much rather see my parents enjoy their money and spend it on themselves while they still have good health and energy. If parents have done a decern job. their children should grow up to be responsible adults who can take care of themselves, unless, heaven forbid, they should become seriously ill or disabled. Leaving children an inheritance can be a mistake. Some kids count on it and never make ar. effort to achieve anything. They may be viewed as “privileged," but actually they are deprived because they will never know the satisfaction that comes from achieving something on their own. The true test of love is to allow children to be independent and make lheir own mistakes. Thanks for printing letters that teach somethng. -M.MJ., Apex, N.C. Dear Apex and al others who wrote tetters oa this subject: Children who grow up with the disadvantage of too many advantages are the saddest of all. Not only is the burden of gratitude too heavy to bear, they never know how capable they real­ ty are because they were never permitted to be tested. One of the funniest cartoons 1 ever saw was of a termly gathered in a lawyer’s office to read their tether’s will. Jaws dropped and eyeballs popped as the lawyer read, "Being of sound mind, dear children, 1 spent it all myself.’' What 's the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers?” “The Lawdown on Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, lac. NOTICE Of LETTING of DRAIN CONTRACT and REVIEW of APPORTIONMENTS In tho MATTER of the BURROUGHS COUNTY DRAIN Notice is hereby given that I, Robert W. Shaffer, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry, Slate of Michigan, will, on April 19, 1993 at the County Drain Commissioner's Office, Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, proceed to receive sealed bids no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day indicated. Bids will be opened and publicly announced immediately thereafter. Plans and specifications are available for public inspection at the referenced location. Bidders must be qualified to do business in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Michigan. Contract(s) will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for performance of the work and giving the owner the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities contained therein, and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as shall be publicly announced. The filing of any proposal by an individual or firm shall constitute acknowledgement of an agreement with the reservations as stated herein. Notice is further given that on the 5th day of May 1993 at the County Drain Commissioner’s Office in the Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, a Day of Review lor Apportionment of Benefits within the Special Assessment District for said Drain to review tentative apportionments for benefits received from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Lands subject to assessment for this project He within Section 33 of Baltimore Township. The total length of the drain is 1368 feet. Tentative apportionment includes benefits to be levied at large against Baltimore Township for the public health, convenience or welfare, the County of Barry for benefits to county highways, and the Michigan Department of Transportation for benefits to M-37 All owners and persons interested may appear at the time and place above noted for reviewing apportionments, and to be heard with respect to such special assessments and interests in relation thereto. Sections 155 and 161 of the Drain Code (Act 40 of the Public Acts of Mlchlgm, 1966, as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the apportionment of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner may, within 10 days after the Day of Review, appeal therefrom by making application to the Probate Court of Barry County for the appointment of a Board of Review, and may further appeal from the report of this Board of Review by application for a Writ of Certiorari by the Circuit Court of Barry County. Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner County of Barry �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME." The Banner kept service men informed during World War II By Esther Walton ' During World Wu II. rhe Banner ran a col­ umn called "Home From." In rhi* column, various people were asked to comment on the local home front in a letter form to lhe men and women in service. The column wu under lhe care of Rose Defoe Cook, who signed her pan of the column as "Zolly Coffer." After the comments were made by the “guest writer." Zolly would add the names, addresses and letters from the ser­ vice men and women. Sometimes lhe column would run a half page. Other times it wu larger or smaller, depending on the material received. Ap­ parently, the column wu cut out and sent to the service men and women. Some of those in service were lucky enough to have newspaper subscriptions. Judging by the letters back, it wu a success Just to give the reader a sample of this col­ umn. a few excerpts from January 1943 to Ju­ ly 1943 follow: Home Front - Jan. 7, 19*3 "1 think I've had a good chance to ana Main Street for you u I've been among die working gala behind a counter the last mondt. In my humble way. I've been trying to fill die shoes of another man gone to join the proces­ sion... Al the dose of some of those rush days before Christmu 1 fell those size 12H shoes would fit nicely. What I'm trying to figure out is who takes the place of the house-wife when the house-wife takes the place of a man gone to wu? Felt the answer wu no one when I did take a day after Christmu to check tip at home. The refrigerator door gasped open, and it didn't matter much, because it looked like "Mother Hubbard's cupboard” anyway. The plumbing wu on the blink. Ute fen on die furnace moaned and quit. The basement wu full of laundry and the house needed cleaning. 1 tell you all this is order that you mzy realize a house needs a mother and after the wu the housewives will be mighty glad to just keep house again." (Written by Becky Hodges) Home Front - Jan. 14, 1943 "I suppose you would like to know how we are getting along on this extra special fast time. Well, we are up and coming at all times of the night h seems. Can you imagine youngsters out on the playground al least one hour before it gets light in the morning? Well they are. We have been calling the forenoon cluses the night shift You no doubt remember the story about the ringing of the bell. Well lhe bell doesn't ring any more in the morning. Why? It disturbs the slumber of lhe parents. Don't think these youngsters from the coun­ try who come in on the buses don't deserve plenty of credit too. A number of them carry a flash light so the bus driver will know where to stop. (Written by W.E. Perkins) Home Front - Jan. 2g, 1944 "You that come from the rural schools will have a nice surprise waiting for you when you rearm. Some of them really are modernized. I could say remodeled, but the word just doesn't seem to be elegant enough. The Dowl­ ing School, with its new lights and furniture not to mention all of the other equipment is a model one-room rural school. The south room makes a suitable library where there are enough books to serve all of the other schools ia the township. ” (Written by Sue Carrothen) Home From - Feb. 18, 1943 “I have learned some interesting things about what some of the other sons are doing. And their wives and sweethearts are doing lheir share, also. “As an example: Shirley, my new daughter-in-law. got word from her high­ flying husband dial she must be ready to go south from a northernmost spot on the west coast to a southernmost spot on lhe same. In a few hours she was packed said ready, embark­ ed in a stationwagon with the squadron skip­ per's wife, young baby and two-month-old St. Bernard pup (latter not home broken). After many vicissitudes such as snow slides, hail, ice and sleet, they arrived under the smiling skies of sun-kissed southern California. So the wives have to brave the elements too sometimes." (Written by Dr. D.D. Walton) Home From - March 4, 1943 . The writer of Home Front first denied any ability lo write, slating.' 'My wife has kept all my letters to her both before and after we were married and they don't make a very im­ posing package either in bulk or in literary contents. My letters from college usually staled dial I was in good health and hoped the folks were the same. A. P.S. was usually add­ ed just as though it was an afterthought, and not the main reason for writing, stating that my funds were pretty low and a little money might be appreciated by some of the Ann Ar­ bor merchants and Cy Houstons bowling alleys.'* “The same flare for literary genius was in­ herited by Leslie (Cook) white he was in col­ lege and to a lesser extent by David (Cook), who will take the bus home to state his wants rather than write a tetter. However there was one exeption in David's case. Last fall we got a post card from him one Thursday stating there was a squirrel in his hunting coat hang­ ing in the cellar way which he shot the previous Saturday, which, we might like to remove before decomposition set in. His literary effort was wasted as we had already found lhe squirrel in his hunting coat for the reason he gave.” (Writer Hube Cook) Hone Front - March 18. 1943 . “I did not get into military service in the last war. But was in active war work in the building of ships. “Hastings has many fond memories for Mrs. Smith and me. but most of them date back prior to the time you were born. “The Hastings High School was relieved to graduate me in 1900 and I have been here only for visits since. 1 was bom in the house in which Superintendent Van Buskirk now resides, so you can see that as a baby I Members of the Maple Valley High School band show off their awards after the World of Music Festival competition April 3 In Nashville, Tenn. Maple Valley band is 'best1 at World of Music Festival Dr. Deforrest Walton , shown here in 1944 with his wife and son John B. Walton, wrote for "Home Front." registered the crying need for a suitable home to laser house the head of our fine educational system. We have one daughter in high school, who keeps us young and in touch with high school affairs, again. “In connection with my early education 1 am probably proudest of the fact that I was in­ strumental in introducing “organized'* music in the high school. We had a patient superintendent — too patients perhaps. 1 real­ ly don't know why he let us live. There were three of us pals who were permitted to “study** in an unoccupied classroom on lhe second floor of lhe old red brick building. “An Italian music vendor accompanied by the proverbial monkey came to town and through the open windows, from a distance there was wafted on the spring breeze the strains of the 'Blue Danube* in a cadance that can only be produced by an old hand-organ with a few pipes missing. We thought it would be the generous and uplifting thing to engage this condensed orchestra and his staff, to open up all the stops and play his entire repertoire in front of the main school entrance below the open windows. “We gathered together about all we had in the way off financial inducement and conveyed the idea to him in our best Italio-English. that we were specially delegated by the superintendent to employ him to come to the school house and let his daily grind relieve the pupils' daily grind for an half hour, par­ ticularly cautioning him that the superinten­ dent wanted no interruptions of this program by anyone. “All went well and the Italian opera pro­ ceeded in full blast, even in the face of the personal threats of the superintendent until he discovered that the monkey was looking at our window and none other, even making blackmail motions to us to cast down a few more pieces of silver. “Well, the rest of the story had best not be told. It is one of those things that rests better in memories than we rested for the rest of the day, but 1 have never forgiven the monkey. We gave him a banana too. as a bribe for his silence, but alas his eyes betrayed us." (Writ­ ten by Donald Smith) Some of the other writers were Florence Gross; Audra Densmore Ironside; Stuart Cle­ ment; blaysc Leonard. Erma Gardner; and Archie McDonald. These notices of additional information also gave the flavor of life during World War II: Auctions “Owing to the fact that three of their sons are already in military service and the other son is about to be called, and lhe mister is working in a defense factory in Lansing, the family has decided to quit fanning and will of­ fer their personal property at public auction at their farm.” WHating at a glance Coffee — coupon No. 27, good for one pound through Jan. 3; Coupon #28. I lb. Jan. national-level competition April 3 In Nashville. Tenn. In its first out-of-state competition, the band received four first-place honors, eight trophies and two plaques. Topping the list of achievements was the Sweepstakes Trophy, recognizing Maple Valley as having the best overall music pro­ gram at the festival. The closest any school came to MVHS was one with two trophies. Maple Valley Band Director Dennis Vanderhoef said he is extremely proud of the band's achievements. “1 have never heard these students play as well as they did down in Nashville." he said. “The competition was tougher than what we're used to in Michigan," he added. "In order to receive a ’superior' rating here, all we need is 85 points. In this national com­ petition it took 91 points." The judges came from the University of Kansas. Northwestern Stale University. Texas Christian University, Arizona State University, and the University of Kentucky. Maple Valley was awarded first place and ex­ recognized for ernslanding leadership and pro­ fessionalism on the field Unlike the other eight schools entered in the World of Music Festival, who only brought a select portion of lheir bands, all 81 MVHS band members participated in all of lhe cate­ gories. Maple Valley was lhe smallest of the nine schools represented in this national competi­ tion. which included students from California. Minnesota. Tennessee. Texas, and lhe Chicago area. Maple Valley scored highest of any school in every category entered, which included marching field show, parade, concert band, flag corps and jazz band. cellent ratings in the marching field show, flag corps and jazz band categories. The con­ cert band was awarded first place and a superior rating, receiving 91 of a possible 100 points, the highest of any school in lhe competition. Besides the group honors, three members re­ ceived personal recognition. Senior Matt Bowen, who plays lhe trumpet, was recog­ The jazz band received a three and a half minute standing ovation al the conclusion of its performance... the only school to receive such an honor. Vanderhoef said: "Our goal was to have fun and nor finish last in any event. I can hon­ estly say that we exceeded our expectations." Maple Valley's performance earned the band members an invitation lo play at Opryland. U.SA. in Nashville. Tenn. However. Vanderhoef said, “Unfortunately, the time conflicted with the festival's awards presentation ceremony." The band's success was the culmination of nearly two yean of preparation. In addition to long hours of practice, band members con­ ducted a number of fund-raisers to finance the trip to the "other” Nashville. 1943. Gasoline and Tires - stamp 4 worth 4 gallons of gas. Fuel, coupon 4 for 11 gallons. Babies must be registered for ration books within 30 days of birth. Consumer declaration of processed foods and coffee. Needed to get the War Ration Book 2. Consumers had to list the pound of coffee owned on Nov. 28. 1942 and include: numbers of persons in family over 14. a list of all commerically canned fruits, vegetables; canned soups, chili sauce and catsup. It did not include canned meat and fish; pickles, relish; jellies, jams and preserves; spaghetti, macaroni and noodles or homecanned foods. Families bought flags with stars on them, to show how many members of the family were in service. A blue star was for active service, a gold star was for a person who died in ser­ vice of the country On April 29, 1943, the Banner listed the five star families to that date. The issue of May 6. 1943 told about the long line at the checkout counters in food stores. “Last minute rush to use all their ra­ tion stamps that become void at midnight." Lines were half an hour to two hours long. The June 3. 1943. issue gave an account of Harold Cole inventing a “washing machine" out of a five-gallon drum, some chicken wire, and a motorcycle motor, a photograph was For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business It Commercial • Boatowners A Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY 128 W. Mill StrMt, Hastingt (616) 945-9568 Representing u nized as best soloist of the entire competition, instrumental or vocalist. Drum majors Brandy Wawicmia and Samantha Hughes were 4-31. Sugar — f 10. 3 lbs.. #11. 3 lbs Meal, new war Ratten Book II Covers processed foods and other items such as meat which will be rationed early in included. “ by Art Frltb The Maple Valley High School band took top honors at the World of Music Festival, a Hastings Mutual Insurance Company IVr re only silent until you need us NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Ca/1 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE (Urlglnal Hsp Jun. 14, 1982 amndad January 11, 1992 NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP — PUBLIC HEARING by the PLANNING COMMISSION for a ZONING CHANGE MONDAY, APRIL 19,1993 - 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For lhe Hope Township Planning Commission to hear request for Zoning Change from AR-Agricultural/Residential to C-2 Commercial for Eugene Norris. Section 25.8151 S. Cedar Creek Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more information may contact Richard H. Leinaar. 948-2464, Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or the Township office on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Richard H. Leinaar Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Ro^d, Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 �Page 10 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 COMMON COUNCM. Morch 22. 1993 Council mot in regular session in tho City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. March 22. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call wore members: May. Wat­ son. White. Brower, Haskins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. 2. Pledge to tho Flog. 3. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the Morch 22. Incubator report be received ond placed on filo. Councilman Campbell questioned the parking on the West side of tho incubator building being used by the business to the West not by the Incubator people. Joo Rahn to check out the parking lots to see what is with the incubator. If not owned wo should chock into loosing it. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that tho minutes of the March 8. mooting bo approved with a correction to *10 correspondence *9 concer­ ning Sugar Bush Trail from Mark Fritsma to rood thol it was referred to tho Parks. Recreation ond Insurance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Corned. 5. Invoices rood: Erhardt Const$4,758.00 Fire Services inc1.305.00 Alpha Laval Separation Inc2,032.40 L.H. Flaherty Inc1,362.28 Jones ond Honry....1.296.42 Morton Salt9,199.74 T.J. Miller Tree Serv2,210.00 Moved by May supported by Jasperse that tho above invoices bo approved as rood. Yeas; Comp­ boil. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. White, Watson. May. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following invoices bo approved from tho Bond Construction account for the new water plant: $7,951.76 Ayres. Lewis. Norris and Moy; $25,786.80 J.R. Cor I son. Yoos: Moy. Watson. White. Browor. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Absent: None. Carried. 7 Moved by White, supported by Watson that tho following invoices bo approved from Designated Training with proper budget adiustments to *101-301-960.20: $450.00 PVN-TV ond $214.00 Lansing Community College. Yoos: Camp­ bell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Moy. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that tho invoice from Haviland for $1,208.25 be approv­ ed. Yeas: Moy Watson. White. Browor. Hawkins. Japorso, Compbell. Abstained: Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Hawkins that tho following correspondence bo approved and received and placed on file: a) Letter from Allie Smith. Hastings Farm Market. Use of lot South of Tydon Pork. b) Letter from Pennock Hospital for Health Fair at Fish Hatchery Pork Thursday. Moy 13. from 8:30 o.m. until 3:00 p.m. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the letter from Orvin Moore. Chairman of E911 Control Dispatch Adm. Boord be referred to Finance ond Personnel. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that tho letters from tho Chamber of Commerce stating there will be no Summerfest Parade and tho letter of Morch 3. from tho Deportment of Commerce stating they ore unable to accept tho City's funding proposal submitted through our Notice of Intent for Michigan CDBG program because tho City is not composed of ot least 51 % low and moderate income, bo received ond filed. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Brower, supported by Jasperse that letter of February 16. from Down Hankinson concerning a need for a strata light at East Bond and Newton Court be received ond placed on file. Yoos All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the letter of Morch 12. from Tim Johnson AICP be received ond placed on file. Yeos. All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the correspondence from the Michigan Municipal Liability ond Property Pool with limits of liability available up to $10,000,000 bo referred to tho In­ surance Comm. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower that tho letter of March 16. from tho Michigan Municipal League announcing that the Annual Region II meeting will be hosted by tho City of Hostings on Wednesday. May 5. 1993 at tho Looson Sharp be received and filed. Mayor Gray extended an invitation to all Council Members and City of­ ficials to attend the event. After the mooting those wishing to stay may toko a tour of tho Incubator Building by shuttle bus. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Cai riod. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that tho request from tho Mons Softball Associa­ tion to use Fish Hatchery Pork on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday evenings ond some Sunday evenings Moy 19. 1993 to August 31. bo approved with proper signature on letter and proof of in­ surance as required, all under tho direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Watson, supported by Moy that the balance of $5,285.00 bo paid to Consolidated Governmental Services as recommended by tho Property Committee. ($20,980; paid $15,735) (see 3/8/93 *8). Yoos: Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. May. Absent: None. Carried. . 18. Moved by Watson, supported by Kotchurr that parttlmo help for the Assessor office to help with work ond maintain assessing bo roforrod to tho Finance and Budget Committees. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Watson, supported by White that the request of March 22. from Potor Pent ingo to purchase surface rights of to tho rollrood right of way off from Airport Rood as shown on surveys, and the request from M/M Leonard Irving Jr. for tho City to extend their easement for property just SEly of Pentingos property bo referred to the City Attorney to look into. Yoos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse. supported Brower that Ordinance *260. an Ordinance enacting Section 13.1 of tho Hastings City Code, relating to Council's ability to stay ordinances or portions thereof, be sot for adoption at the next mooting. This will allow the Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Park. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that the recommendation of Planning and Finance Commitoes to hire Tim Johnson to do the City Plan­ ning at $250 a month for retainer, ond general planning services at $52.00 per hour and expenses charged os incurred as stated in his foe schedule under *1. 2. ond 4. and *3 on the revision of the Ci­ ty Zoning Ordinance at $9,800 bo referred to tho Budget Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that Mayor Gray send a letter to Williams ond Works requesting all files of the City be transfer­ red to Tim Johnson. Yeas: All. Absent- None. Carried. 23. Moved by Brower, supported by White that resolution be adopted ond Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign authorization to change streetlighting contract to install one light at $100 per light being a 8.500 High-Pressure Sodium at the corner of East Bond and Newton Court at a cost of $7.60 per fixture per month. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the February 93 Police Report be received ond fil­ ed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. The Director of Public Services gave on up­ date on the Centrifuge completion ond blocks ore being laid on the now Water Plant Building. 26. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. Read and approved Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (4/15) Felpausch hosts children for Easter egg hunt Ross Osgood, (left to right) Macy Chamberlin. Caitlin Chamberlin and mom Denise Chamberlin enjoyed the Easter egg hunt at Felpausch last Friday. Henrietta the Chicken or maybe the Easter Chicken, says hello to al of the children at Felspausch's Easter egg Hunt Friday. Hastings woman seeks presidency of state Jaycees by Jeaa Catlap Staff Writer The nut president of the Michigan Jaycrex might be the first woman to serve as president of the Hastings Jaycees. Bonnie Ballenger, of Hastings, is campaigning for the highest office of the lead­ ership training organization in the state. Her competition is also a woman. During her term as president of the Hastings Jaycees. Ballenger has traveled an average of 400 miles a week in the state, something that will continue if she is elected. Her campaign team features a coordinator for all of the stale regions with the exception of her competition. Ballenger already has face and name recognition from her travels around the state on Jaycee business. She also does a column in Michigander magazine, which features her photo. Husband Paul is a disc jockey at radio station WBCH in Hastings and is very excited about lhe prospect of her becoming an official at lhe state level, she said. "He's the reason I joined - he was very involved, and finally talked me into joining." The Jaycees are not a civic club, but a leadership training ground for people 21 to 40 However, lhe group does community projects, and from that the members learn management, budgets and how to write up business proposals, she said. "A neat thing about lhe Hastings chapter is that three years ago. we were about 20 members, and now we re at 107 members," she said. A responsibility of the president is to "promote growth, and foster development of local chapters." she said. Community development, management development, individual development and membership development are the four areas ,ne Jaycees concentrate on. Ballenger said. The members are all volunteers and "they all work 40 hours a week" she pointed out. Ballenger is assistant office manager al Thomapple Manor, and handles billing for Medicare and Medicaid "It's a young people's organization, vibrant, dynamic." she said. They have many husbands and wives in Jaycees. and because of the age of lhe mem­ bers, have babysitting at each membership meeting. They started with one woman, but because of growth, now need three or four high school students to babysit. Ballenger said -z>e is very optimistic about the Jaycee age group. "Our generation has to be ready to take responsibility when it's our turn." she re­ marked. But she sees nothing wrong with "mandatory" retirement age from the group. "The more leadership skills you develop, the more you realize how important it is for you lo move on lo let someone else learn." Ballenger said. If she is elected. Ballenger said one of the first things she will do is send surveys to chapter presidents to see what things they need to have changed because she believes the Jaycees should be a "from the bonom-up organization that should be more family oriented." Every Jaycees chapter is different, and there's nothing wrong with being different, she feels. "Each chapter should be doing what should be done in lheir community." she said. Ballenger said she is really excited about the prospect of what she will learn if she is elected. As president, traveling to seminars to learn about government and meeting other high achieving young people will only help her learn more about leadership. "That's what it's all about: leach people to be lhe leaders, and be flexible." she said. Ross Osgood, (left to right) Macy Chamberlin, Caitlin Chamberlin and mom Denise Chamberlin enjoyed the Easter egg hunt at Felpausch last Friday. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society wll meet at 7:30 tonight at the Woodland Town House. 137V4 N. Main St. in Woodland. The program will be presented by Tom Niethamer. who has put together a unique history of Woodland Township and Woodland Village in a slide program. The show was presented several times during the 1987 Woodland Sesquicemennial. and he has added to it since then. A Historical Society Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m.. a half hour before the program. Refreshments may be be chosen from a menu offered by Leo Spitzley. proprietor of the Towne House. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to everyone. Band Boosters plan car wash The Hastings Band Boosters will have a car wash at the McDonald’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Customers can get a free car wash by pur­ chasing a S10 raffle ticket for a drawing for more than S8.000 worth of prizes, including cruise to the Bahamas. Otherwise, those who do not wish to buy a raffle ticket may make a donation for a car wash. Proceeds will go to Hastings Band Booster activities. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 — Page 11 Hastings Twp. to sell used cemetery lawn mowers by Jeon Gallup Staff Writer How 10 sell used cemetery equipment, hir­ non-resident fee for a family card." "Non-residents cun read materials in the building, do research, copy information, re­ ceive reference assistance, attend programs, and participate in library activities without fee, except in the case when a registration fee is charged," Schondelmayer wrote. The letter brought no discussion. The board also learned that a Michigan Township Association District meeting will ing someone to clean the hall, getting the driveway paved and meeting its new attorney occupied the Hastings Charter Township Board Monday. With a unanimous vote in both cases, the "Battle of the Books 1993" winners named at Northeastern Elementary Five teams of fourth and fifth graders at Northeastern Elementary competed recently in the 'Battle of the Books 1993.* Answering 30 comprehension questions from books they had read, the vary close competition was not decided until the last moment Winner are (first row, left to right) Taylor Wisner, Tom Williams, Sam Stafford. Beth Thomas, Toni Myers, (second row) teacher Alice Gergen, Courtney Sinclair, Heidi Schmidt, Jared Leo, Jonathan Katja and Jil Dimond. First place winners are Heidi Schmidt and Tom Williams, and aecond piece winners are Toni Myers and Ji* Dimond. board agreed to give Supervisor Dick Thomas the power to sell used lawn mowers now stored al former sexton Bill Tinkler's home, and to request bids for sealing the driveway. Clerk Bonnie Crultenden and Trustee Franklin Beckwith will set a series of specifi­ cations for the driveway work before asking forbids. Judy Greenleaf has been hired by the board to clean at the halI for two hours, on two dif­ ferent days a month. She will be paid SI.50 an hour. A sheet outlining the new rules governing use of the township cemetery will be posted at the cemetery before Memorial Day. Crultenden reported. The rules include no parking on the grass, placing flowers only in urns, and putting the urns in line with the headstones; planting no shrubs, trees or vines and erecting no fences, and observing cemetery hours from dawn to dusk. Also, the roles say if an urn is not used for two years, it may be removed al the sexton's discretion; trash should be placed in barrels and extra soil must be taken away or put in the back comer of the cemetery. Flowers and ornaments placed in the sum­ mer will be removed on Nov. 1 and Christmas arrangements will be taken up on be held on April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Barry County Centra] Dispatch 911 building. Tours of the new facility will be given, and the township will provide refreshments. Area Obituaries CONTINUED... | ^^^ichaeM’au^lrich NASHVILLE - Michael Paul Ulrich, 43, of 5497 East Quimby Road, Nashville, passed away Saturday, April 10,1993 at his residence. Mr. Ulrich was bom on May 25, 1949 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Enda (Silcock) Ulrich. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1968 from Hastings High School. He served a brief time in the United States Navy. He was married to Christine M. Curtis on March 2, 1984. Mr. Ulrich was employed in automobile body repair service most of his working life in the Hastings area. Mr. Ulrich is survived by his wife, Christine; four daughters, Whitney Anne Ulrich at home. Brenda Sue Ulrich at home, Michelle Schwencsen of Wayland, Diamond Jo Ulrich of Battle Creek; son, Chadd Ulrich of Lake Odessa; two step-sons, Robert Thomas of Grand Rapids, Scon Thomas of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; mother, Edna Anders of Nashville; father and step-mother, Paul and Barbara Ulrich of Ludington; two sisters, Patri­ cia Milligan of Hastings, Caroline McClelland of Middleville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14, at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. April 1, so decorations should be reclaimed before those dales. Foundations for headstones are to be poured only by the sexton in accordance with certain guidelines, and be is to be contacted before any work is begun. With these preliminary rules in effect, the Township Board will continue its work of writing a cemetery ordinance or law for adop­ tion later this year. Attorney James Goulooze was introduced lo the board as Us new legal representative, and said be appreciated the panel's confidence in him. Roads were also on the minds of the trustees. The annual road tour, which the trustees take with Road Commission personnel and Little Caesar's "Award of Distinction11 awarded to Northeastern students Once a month, each teacher at Northeastern selects a student in their dess that has given 'extra extra* effort in citizenship. The outstanding students are awarded an 'Award of Distinction' from Little Caesar's in Hastings, and a certificale fora baby pan pan pizza and a coke as a reward. Wirmers this month are (first row, from Wl to right) Jennifer Green, Michele Hamas, Andrew Bolthouse, Jacob Raymond, (second row) Kristia Gibson. HoHy Hough, Sarah Stampfler, Rachel Rodgers, Corey Armstrong, Maria StaffipTen-, (third row) Justin Miller, Elijah Agee, Christine Randall. Jeremy Davis, Heather Rose and Bobbie Hermey then set the next year's road maintenance agenda. Is set for 8 a.m. Monday, April 19. Troateea Elbert Black. Wilder and Beckwith all questioned the condition of the surfaces on Stale and Center roads. "I thought this was supposed to be the Cadillac of road repain; whose responsibility it is to repair the road?" Black asked. Wilder noted that Stale Road was now worse than when It was before it was resur­ faced, with all of the stones gone and "all of the surface back to tar." Beckwith predicted that the conditions of both roads would be taken up with the Road Commission on the road tour. A reply from Hastings Public Librarian mation on library services for township resi­ dents was read by Crultenden. Schondelmayer wrote that "A Hastings Charter Township resident with either a paid Hastings Public Library card or a Freeport Legal Notices Give the gift of. AN ORDINANCE ENACTING SECTION 13.1 OF THE HASTINGS CITV CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL S ASIUTV TO STAY ORDINANCES OR RORTIONS includes interlibrary Ion from other libraries, in person borrowing from member libraries. LOCAL NEWS THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS thol Soettoo Section 1. The Council of the City of Hotting* moy couse to be stayed any Uty Ordinance, or por­ tion thereof, for reason* of public necessity by the affirmative vote of at least six members of tho Council. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Campbell card has all lhe privileges of membership in the Lakeland Library Cooperative. That Give someone a subscription to... "However, the Freeport ant cannot be med at Hastings Public Library without a fee. Hastings Public Library policy requires all residents of Barry County who do not own or rent property in the city of Hastings or DELTON - Dovie Tobey. 46, of 7093 Lammers Road, Delton, passed away Monday, April 12, 1993 at Bronson Methodist Hospiul, Kalamazoo. Mrs Tobey was boro on March 31.1947 in Thacker, West Virginia. She lived most other lifetime in Barry Coun­ ty. She loved to fish, cook, gardening. Country Western and Gospel Music. She was married to Carroll Tobey on December 10, 1978. She wu preceded in death by two brothers, Ervin Burton and Francis Burton. Mrs. Tobey is survived by her husband, Carroll; mother and step-father, Lonnie and LeRoy Kingsbury of Delton; two daughters, Tammy Bumpford of Vermontville, Penny Hairing of Delton; one son, Wayne Ruthruff of Hastings; three step-children, Debbie Kubiak of Newberry Park, California, Karen Reynolds of Thousand Oaks, California, Scott Tobey of Lake Odessa; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Orville (Juanita) Kingsbury of Delton, Mrs. William (Gledis) De Vine of Delton; three brothers, Kenneth Burtor. of Battle Creek, Ray and Danny Burton of Delton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 14 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Al Eastman of Nashville Assembly of God officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Rutland Charter Township to pay an annual. Hastingi^^ The Hastings BANNER Kiwanis Club Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 0 Absent 0 I. Sharon Vickery. 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PUBLIC NOTICE ISTEA Rural Task Force No. 3 is currently preparing its 1994-1996 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The projects recommended by the ISTEA Rural Task Force will be incorporated into the 1994-1996 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in accordance with the re­ quirement of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Effi­ ciency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). The act governs the distribu­ tion of federal aid for transportation projects and certain transit related programs. The public is urged to review and comment on the pro­ posed 1994-1996 TIP projects. Persons desiring a list of projects should call or write to Ronald E. Reid. Managing Director, Kalamazoo County Road Commission, P.O. Box 2127, Kalamazoo. Ml 49003(616)381-3171 by May 1.1993. Persons having questions on the projects may direct them to their local county representative. Jack L. Kineman, Engineer-Manager, Barry County Road Commission. P.O. Box 158. Has- ngs. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3449 William L. Orris, Jr. Engineer, Branch County Road Commission, P.O. Box 158. Coldwater, Ml 49036 (616) 278-2022 Dennis A. Randolph, Engineer-Manager. Calhoun County Road Commission, 13300 15 Mile Road . Marshall. Ml 49068 (616) 781-9641 Ronald E. Reid, Managing Director, Kalamazoo County Road Commission. P.O Box 2127. Kalamazoo. Ml 49003 (616) 381-3171 Bruce M. Jones. Engineer-Manager, St. Joseph County Road Commission. 20914 M-86. Centreville. Ml 49032 (616) 467-6393 Ted Bumiller The "Australia Wonder Down Under" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! |j Friday, April 16 • 7 pm HASTINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM your Musical Enjoyment before the Show and at Intermission — For DON C REID at the Orga Tickets ^available , , Ot the door (4/15) I r �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 Going, going gone? Is America’s game a thing of the past? 1 asked three different gentlemen to help me fill out my "gripevine" column this week. Since it is opening week for lhe Tigers and of course the. Saxons, lhe question Rob Frey of Hastisngs, gets set to deliver the first ■offering' of his team's spring opener with a pitch to a visiting Wildcat. Saxons 'punch-less1 in home opener Like a typical baseball opening day, April "chills" and "howling" winds prevailed during Hastings' home opener with Wayland on Monday. While lhe fans battled "Mother Nature* with warm blankets and mittens, the Saxon baseball team members were left standing in the cold, producing only one hit and giving up five unearned runs, losing lo Wayland. 6­ 2. in the team's home opener. Saxon pitcher. Rob Frey. 0-1. kept his team close throughout the contest, scattering seven hits over seven innings of play. Hastings coach. Jeff Simpson, liked what he saw In Frey's 1993 debut. "Rob didn't do a bad job for us today.' he said. "He struck out five and walked four on a pretty cold day." Down only 3-2 in the top half of lhe seventh, Hastings hoped to shut down the Wildcats and allow itself a comeback opportunity in the bottom half of the inning. The Saxons, who played flawless defense up to that point, though, had a breakdown in the field, a communication one that is. Two Hastings outfielders chasing down a game allowed two Wayland runs to cross lhe plate. The Wildcats would eventually go on to score one more to push their final lead to 6-2. Hastings' comeback bid in the bottom of lhe seventh fell short when two runners were left stranded on first and second when a Saxon batter struck out lo end the game. Bryan Sherry recorded Hastings' lone hit on lhe afternoon. The team will be host to Ostego today at 4 p.m. potential second out. collided, sending the ball into the air. The team's only miscue of lhe posed to them is baseball related. The question? "What is the future of baseball and how has it changed from when you played." The first two who answered are my two grandfathers while lhe third, is my old man. First. Harold Robinson, my mother's dad and a former 62" lefty pitcher from lhe 1940s. He once was a prized prospect of the Tigers before going off to serve in World War II. The old southpaw hurler is not thrilled with the game's stale today: "I tell you. Kun. the game Is no longer made for the ordinary guy." he said. "The overzealous nature of today’s players has turned me off. My wife Virginia, still likes it. but I wouldn't drive more than two miles to see one (game). "It used to be that Jesus, lhe family and baseball were lhe three most Important things in a person's life, at least in mine, anyway. Now lhe nucleus of the spectators is dwindling. I don't see baseball surviving, and they can blame lhe egotistical players of today for it. Maybe players like (Alan) Trammell and that second baseman (Lou Whitaker) for the Tigers could play back in my day. but other than that I don't know. "Al Kaline was humble and wouldn't spit at you If you asked for an autograph like they do now. We had our share of little spark plugs' like catcher Mickey Cochrane who was ornery, but a ballplayer nonetheless. Today, guys who hit .232 or have a 4-13 record make over a million and half a year and don't deserve it" My other grandfather. Richard Luttermoser, is a "sandlottcr" at heart, both as a former player and coach. Does the once scrappy catcher and Little League strategist from lhe 1930s. '40s. '50s and '60s still enjoy the game as much as he used to? "Ooh yeah," he said without hesitation, "baseball will go on forever. My younger grandkids still love it the way I used to. Maybe they don't play it as much as I did. but I think they are limited. In as far as playing areas. Neighborhoods used to be small and everyone knew and lived next lo each other. That doesn't exln as much any more. "Plus. I would go to more (professional) games. I think, but the costs of a dang' ticket are so high the average guy like myself can't go lo the ball park. Owners have got to learn to not pay a guy so much." As "Coach" Luttermoser. in lhe mid-1950s and into the better part of the '60s. he served as both father and manager to his son, Ken. who claims he played "left out." when playing for his dad. No muter. Ken played until his senior year in high school and legend has it dial he met my mother after hitting a home ran. He recalls fondly of his days in baseball and views this latest demise in lhe game as a transitional phase. "Through the eyes of youth, the enthusiasm is still there, "he claims, "but as far as lhe pros are concerned, owners and players have to tone down their egos a bit. Owners Lions softball drops two have to stop using lhe game as a toy and players have to expect a (salary) cap soon. When I played, that is all anybody wanted lo be (play baseball) and 1 think that still remains true. Football is still the number one sport and basketball is pretty popular, but they don't have the past baseball has. How many kids can rude off star names from the In two games that saw both teams score 42 runs combined Maple past in those sports like you can in baseball? Baseball Is simple and pleasurable to those who can appreciate it, it brings back the Valley's softball team only put across 13, leading them to a double beader "rout* at the hands of Middleville. 13-3 and 26-10. Contributing to team's ten run total in the second game with one hit apiece were Lori Carpenter. Samantha Hughes, Nicole Kirwin good limes of our youth." Well, you've heard lhe good, bad and ugly on baseball, at least from my family's and Stacee Hawkins. The Lions travel to Bellevue today to take on lhe Broncos. Mantle and Al Kaline in lhe same light. Me? I like Pete Rose and remember his great contributions to the game itself, but his gambling problems are there as well. I felt the same way about Steve Garvey, but last I SPORTS perspective. My two bits to the 'gripevine' think lhe game will never be as popular as it once was. Because of lhe saturation of sports and baseball in general, legends, to borrow an old Cliche. are not what they used lo be. nor will I think they ever be. My grandfathers probably view the "G-Men* Charley Gehringer and Hank Greenberg, as grand men of the game legends in their own right. My dad probably thinks of Mickey head, be has 10 kids sprinkled around the U.S. Yes, it is lhe media's fault, television Gun Lake shuts out Trojan baseball opener In Middleville's opening baseball contest with Gull Lake Monday, "breaks and mistakes* were lhe theme, as Middleville received none and made some. And the home team did what any good hosts would do. complied by shutting out the Trojans 7-0, with five of lhe runs unearned. Trojan coach Tim Penfield said he fell the turning point in the game came when his team bad two runners in scoring position. "Their second baseman made a really nice play to end the third inning for them." be said. "We bad runners on second and third, and when be made Hut catch, we lost all momentum. They were able to shut us down the rest ot lhe way." In three innings of work. Trojan starting pitcher Jim Ramey gave up two earned runs while his successor. Ted Doom, fell victim to five unearned runs during his Mint on the mound. The Trojans' hitting was anything but. producing only three hits, two in lheir very Hastings softball squad stumbles in its opener The coach did find a few encouraging signs from his team's play. "We played fairly well considering we hadn't practiced outside yet." he said, "everybody had just come off spring break and a few mental mistakes allowed Wayland to half of the game. "We hit the ball well early." said Dykstra, "but left 11 runners stranded on base. We hurt ourselves with mental as well as physical errors, but should improve once we get outside on a regular basis." Jennings, who went nine innings, gave up eight hits and eight runs, five of which were earned. She also contributed two hits lo the attack with a single and double. Teammates Blair. Michelle Leatherman and Denise Heath also nailed two hits in a losing cause. Today, lhe Saxons are hosts to Ostego with a starting time scheduled for 4 p in. win the game." In the third inning with her team down 1-0. pitcher Amanda Jennings smacked a double to reach base. Two wild pilches later, she scored HHS track team dominates opponents Twelve individuals on Hastings boys' track squad captured first place in 10 different events Tuesday, and after all was said and done, the host Saxons collectively clobbered their two invitees Lakewood. 78-49 and Portland. 89­ 48. in the 3200 and 400 meter relays, eight Saxons' contributed two first place finishes, including Mui Kuhlman. Mike Neymeiyer, Brad Thayer and Clayton Mackenzie in the 3200 and Marvin Tobias. Scott Ricketts. Luke Haywood and Derek Freridge in the 400. In solo efforts. MacKenzle outran his rivals with a winning time of 10:23 In the 3200 meter while Ricketts topped his competitors in the 100 meter dash with a sprint of 11.4 seconds. Taking over from last year s Hastings shot put artist. Chris Youngs, Mark Lundquist easily outdistanced his opponents with a throw of 46'9". capturing first place in the process. Teammale Jason Shattuck came in second with a loss of 42'2. Lundquist would also not be denied in discus, earning firet with a throw of 124'8". The Saxon field event specialist was not alone with two wins, as teammate Travis Williams also joined in with two. in both lhe 110 high hurdles (15.8) and 300 intermediate (423). Ben Hughes and Derek Chandler finished the Saxons' first-place domination with victories In the high Jump (6T") and 200 meter dash (24.2). respectively. The team has a big meet scheduled for 10 a.m. this Suurday with area rivals Delton, Lakewood and Middleville. while the nightcap. 4-2. Contributing offensively for the Trojans in the first contest, sophomore Andy Brewer went 3-4 with a two-run homer. Chipping in with two hits apiece were. Tim McCulligh. Brad Williams and Glen Atkinson. Shutting down the opposition in lhe second game was senior hurler. Seth Nelson. Nelson went the distance, facing only 21 baiters while striking out four. Left fielder Ramey slapped a two-run single to pace the Trojan hitting attack. Middleville. 1-2. will play host to Caledonia today in a doubleheader starting a 4 p.m. Hastings jayvees lose high scoring affair to Wayland In a good old-fashioned "slu-fest" the Hastings junior varsity baseball squad came up two runs short this past Monday at Wayland. to even things up at one apiece. The game's next two innings saw the home 14-11 Leading the hit parade for lhe Saxons was Sparky Weedall with three hits, including a double and two singles, and Dan Sherry with two doubles. Chris Miller and Josh Hanford team score four runs, as senior Vai Blair led the way with two hits and two runs in the Saxon outburst. Despite lhe production in the fourth and fifth. Hastings bats went silent the rest of the way. Even the team's trusty glove work went cold as they committed four errors in lhe last I leagues, the "luster" will have rusted. I hope fm wrong. first at-bat. In their Tuesday doubleheader contest with Maple Valley, the Trojans managed a split with lhe visiting Lions losing lhe first 12-9. "Amanda Jennings in motion.' A mental mistake and a few wild pitches doomed the Hastings softball team's hopes for a victory over Wayland Monday. Coach Larry Dykstra said be fell his team had the game all sewn up with two outs in the seventh and his team up by two. 5-3. But two wild pilches, four hits and five runs later by lhe Wildcats in lhe game's Iasi three innings, put a loss in the record column for Hastings, who fell to the visitors. 9-5. and newsprint. My feeling is player folklore is dead. When the two generations before me have passed on and my grandson or eon calls to ask what I remember moa about the game, as much as I love it. I don't think lhe same beanfelt response will be there as In lhe above statements. Maybe about my days in the game itself, but in recollection of major also contributed two hits apiece. The team travels to Ostego today for a 4 p.m. matchup. I Mark Lundquist of Hastings "throws' al of his weight into it �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Thursday Angels McDonalds 86-30; Hardluck Bowlers 63-53; Okie Towne Tavern 61-55; Nashville Chiropractic 60-52; Stefano’s Pizza 55fc-56Mi; Unknowns 48-67Ms; G &. D 45Vi-66Mj. Ra> James Elec. 36Vi-63Vi Good Gaines and Series - J Lewis 191; M Mizcrowski 145; T Daniels 202 544. L Tilley 190; M Ingram 155; B Jones 201 516; R Haight 182; J DcICotto 152; C Burpee 152. B Huss 175; S Snider 152; D Snider 193-512. B Moody 200-535; K Leinecr 140; C. Nichols 162; V. Norris 188; B Causault 156. C Griffith 124; D Feldkamp 133. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 75-45; Friendly Home Parties 68-52; Mace s Pharmacy 64-56; Hair Care Center 63-61. Nashville Chiropractic 62-62; Cornerstone Realty 61 Vi-58Vi; Varney’s Stables 57 Vi-62 Vi; Nashville Locker 54Vi-65Vi; Valley Really 51Vi-68Vi; Lifestyles 47-73. High Games and Series - P. Vaughn 214 202 598; K Becker 189-526; C Guem sey 194-475; S. Pennington 191-474; F. Schneider 163-472; S. Breitner 183-463; B. Vrogindewev 192-465; R. Reichard 172-432; S. Menncli 157-365; C. Shellenbarger 140-394; P Castleberry 168; J. Gardner 148; R. Kuempel 160; P. Smith 176; S. Everett 146; M. Beckwith 144. Sundav Night Mixed Rude Ones 79-49; BSers 77-51; Die Hards 77-51; Red and Black 74Vi-53Vi; Really Rot­ ten 73-55; Wanders 72 Vi-55 Vi; Alley Cats 70-58; H & H 69-59; Fnends 65Vi-62Vi; Lef­ tovers 64-64; TNT 64-60; Load Hogs 63-65; Country Km 56-72; Misfits 55Vi-68Vi; Get Along Gang 55-73; Hooter Crew 54-74. Mens Good Games and Series - S. San­ born 180-527; R Bowman 197-539; R. Ogden 182-502; J Smith 190-485; G. Snyder 199-534; R Snyder 210-493; B. Lake 203-524; M Tilly 220-573; G. SutlifT 179- 131; B Hodges 186-520; J Kubek 180- 437; D. Snyder 204-510; J. Haight 179-515; J Woody 190-510; M. Trowbridge 157-376 Womens Good Games and Series - N. Taylor 155-454; M Bowman 165-426; J. Odgen 170-439; K Becker 217-567; D. Kelly 196-508; M Snyder 189-490; L. Tilly 193-492; M Hodges 168-430. R Mapes 181- 472; T. Hewitt 162-409; A. Snyder 177-445; R Haight 180497; P Freeman 167-429; J Barry 148-384 Thursday A.M. Hummers 72-40; Something Simple 67Vi-44Vi; Algonquin Farm 64-48; Question Marks 59-49; Slow Pokes 58 Vi-53 Vi; Wdtons 56-56. LctUivers 53 Vi-58 Vi; Bosleys 53-59; Marys 52-60; Valley Realty 51-61; Varneys 50Vi-6!Vi; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 31-77 Good Games and Series - C. Stuart 188-521; K Thompson 188-504; S Mogg 166-479; F Ruthruff 183-478; P Fisher 176-462; O Gillons 174-458; M L Bitgood 162-430; A Welton 161-424; B Moore 164-422; B. Sexton 138-401; L. Johnson 143-401; I Scebcr 144-384; P. Croninger 131-363; M Atkinson 180; P Godbey 152; 1. Power 146. J. Mead 141; B. Burton 136; B. Norris 133; B. Fisher 133 Monday Mixers Outward Appearance 79-45; Rowdie Girls 74-50; Miller Real Estate 72-52; Jo’s Book­ keeping 67-57; Three Ponies Tack 64-60; Grandmas Plus One 64-60; Dad's Post #241 64-60; Girrbachs 60-64; Two J’s 59 Vi-64 Vi; Deweys Auto Bodv 58-68; Hastings Bowl 56-68; Sabre Manufacturing 54 Vi-69 Vi; Michclob 50 Vi-73 Vi; TM Lassies 44 Vi-79 Vi. Good Games - B. Hudson 172; S. Decker 151; S Dryer 163; C. Allen 147; J Kasinsky 156; M. Snowden 164; G. Gr-son 161; S. Lancaster 177; B. Anders 169; M. Wieland 170; D. Keeler 161; N. Morgan 153; C. Graham 164; D Kelley 188; T. Leedy 162; B. Morgan 162; K. McCloy 167. (K»d (*ames and Series - H. Service 198-460; F Girrbach 175-498; M. Nystrom 184-485; B. Green 160-462; L. Potter 181-468; H. Hewitt 182-466; B Johnson 178-478; J. Ogden 169-475; B. Vrogindewey 176-463; D Coenen 225-542. Hastings Travis Williams gets a "leg up" on his competition, including two other teammates, in the 110 high hurdles Detroit Lions play basketball in Delton Friday The Detroit Lions will be roaring into Delton Friday to play basketball with area citizens. Delton Kellogg High School's National Honor Society Is sponsoring the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the Delton High gym. All proceeds will help build a new library in Delton. Although no Lions have been confirmed it is expected Herman Moore. Chris Spellman, Mike Cofer and Eddie Murray will participate in the contest. Delton's team will be comprised of representatives of Del­ Bowlerrites Andrus of Hastings 72-52; Heckers Ins. 71-53; Good Time Pizza 69-53; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 67-55; Kent Oil 59 Vi-64 Vi; Carlton Clr. Exc. 58-66; D.J. Electric 55-69; Al and Pete's Sport Shop 47 Vi-67 Vi. Good Games and Series - D. Coenen 200563; J Hamilton 192-504; J. Decker 211-502; L. Elliston 192-503; J. Skcdgell 187-462; J McMillen 199-503; B Maker 176-457; T. Christopher 197-494; D. Brumm 180465. Good Games - L. Dawe 158; D. Morowaski 183; R. Murphy 154; G. Potter 154; K. Fowler 154; A. Fox 169; J. Elliston 164; P. Britten 173. ton area businesses, clubs and churches. Names of those who have signed up from the school include: Don Farrell. Chuck Pier­ son. Ann Hayward. Paul Blacken, Hie Perry. Duane Hornbeck and Paul Krajacic. From the business sector: Russ Babbock. Jeff Boze. Bruce Colvin, I-arry Peake and Tom Walker; Pennock hospital members: Mark Ruthoski. Mark Olmstead. Harry Doele, Dr. Weatherhead and Larry Younglove. The community line-up will look some­ thing like this: Alex Liceaga, Bill Humphrey. Bob Hlppey. Steve Monroe. Rich Billin. Larry Lee. Troy Leinnaar. Todd Leinaar, Carl Hamden and Wes Windell. Taking to the court for the area churches: Gary Ramsey. Julio Ortiz, Jay Carter, David Bagley. Kerry Hendrickson and Jim Hamil­ Tuesday Mixed Naughty & Nice 42 1/2-25 1/2; Wood­ mansee Construction 40-28; Middle Lakers 38-30; Consumers Concrete 37-31; Misfits 37-31; Thomapple Valley Equipment 33-35; NKOTB 32-36; Cascade Home Improvement 30 1/2-37 1/2; Neil’s Printing 30 1/2-37 1/2; Mass Confusion 30-38; 3 J’s 29 1/2-38 1/2; Mason/Davis Line 27-41. Mens High Games & Series C. Converse 179-468; T. Neymeiyer 194; D. Castelein 192; P. Scobey 204; G. Hause 212; N. Nelson 455; D. Knickerbocker 184-503; P. Schlachter 511; M. Davis 195; J. Grassmyer 194. 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A copy of the official statement is available by calling or stopping by my office. government agencies, school activities,sporting events and Mark Christensen much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe 118 E. Court St., Hastings to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Phone - (616) 945-3553 Banner Toll Free 1-800-288-5220 “,Making Harry County residents feel at home for over 100 years. " H Edward D. Jones & Co.* Mark C.insienscn Mmwe. HN YM tea K w4 Sm—ii »«■**■*. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 15, 1993 Man gets prison term in alleged threat to kill police chief A Shelbyville man accused of trying to kill Prarieville's police chief Dec. 19 was sen­ tenced in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday to 40 to 48 months in prison. Emil W. Sniezek Jr.. 38. of 11127 Keller Road, received a sentence of 16 lo 24 months in prison on a charge of resisting arrest and a two-year prison sentence on a charge of pos­ sessing a firearm while committing a felony. The law requires that felony firearm sen­ tences be served before any others in a case, so Sniezek's sentences must be served consec­ utively. During sentencing. Judge Richard M. Shuster said he felt Sniezek's effort to resist arrest by fighting with Police Chief Charles Erary was "intolerable,' adding that 'if we don't have law and order, we don't have any­ thing." Shuster also said that Sniezek created "an immensely dangerous situation" when he pulled Frary's gun from its holster. Sniezek repealed his claims that he could not remember lhe incident because he was drunk at lhe lime. "I was intoxicated beyond knowing what I was doing." Sniezek said. "It's a total blackout for me, I don't remember anything." Shuster noted that Sniezek has a history of drinking problems and needs to be involved in an effective substance abuse program. 1 regret that we don't do more with people like Mr. Sniezek before it gets so serious." Shuster said. Shuster said that be hoped Sniezek would get the help he needed while in prison. Sniezek was accused of taking Frary’s gun from its holster and threatening to kill him during a fight lhe two had in the Pine Lake Grocery Store parking lot. Frary was trying to remove Sniezek from another person's car. where Sniezek was sleeping, when the scuffle began. Sniezek pleaded no contest March 25 to lhe resisting and firearm charges as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's of­ fice. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of assault with lhe intent to murder, a felony punishable by up lo life in prison. Sniezek was given credit for 111 days served In other recent court business: • A Hickory Comers man accused of help­ ing a fellow prisoner escape from the Barry County Jail pleaded guilty to a charge of at­ tempted escape, a felony punishable by up to four yean in prison. Russen M. Waters Jr.. 23. of 14543 S. Court News of attempted larceny in a storage building, a felony that carries a two-year maximum as she was walking on Michigan Street. The prison sentence. Walers pleaded guilty io the charges as part of an agreement with lhe prosecutor’s office in exchange for dropping charges of breaking and entering, converting stolen property, aid­ ing another prisoner's escape and malicious Burandt approached her with the promise dial he would not hurt her and Ute two spent some lime talking before he attempted lo assault destruction of a building. Walers admitted during his plea that he and Delton resident Herbert M. Blain Jr.. 19, broke into a storage building on Patterson Road Feb. 16. and look some tools. Waters also told lhe court that he helped Blain escape from the Barry County Jail March 6 by hiding cement blocks that Blain had dug out of the wall of the cell, in an air vent. Blain escaped from the jail by digging a hole through his cell wall with a piece of stainless steel mirror frame. He chipped at the mortar surrounding the cement blocks that make up the cell's wall, removed the blocks and then slipped through Ute opening. Blain is still al large. An April 29 sentencing date was set for Waters. • A June 21 trial date and a June 10 final pre-trial dale were set for a Nashville man ac­ cused of using force to sexually penetrate a boy between 13 and 15 years old. Larry D. Boise. 51. of 8510 S. Clark Road, stood mule Marcn 18 to charges of third- and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and a charge of being a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf The third-degree offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and me fourth-degree carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison. The habitual offender charge would raise die maximum sentences, however, making Ute third-degree charge punishable by up to life in prison and lhe fourth-degree punishable by a possible 15 years in prison. • A bench warrant was issued for a Hastings man accused of trying to rape a 25year-old woman March 7 last year. The bond for David J. Burandt. 26. of 203 W. South Street, was also canceled after he failed lo appear at his pre-trial Thursday. Burandt is alleged to have met Ute woman Kellogg Road, also pleaded guilty lo a charge victim testified al a preliminary exam that her The victim said Burandt was attempting sexual penetration when she shouled out his name. Burandt then reportedly slopped and the vicUm walked down the street, ran into a police car and was taken to lhe hospital Burandt is charged with assault with the In­ tent to commit sexual penetration, a felony punishable by up to 10 years In prison, sec­ ond-degree criminal sexual assault, which carries a maximum 15-vear prison sentence, and being a habitual offender. • A June 21 trial dale was set for a Hastings man accused of intentionally burning a 5- year-old girl with a cigarette. Jeffery A. Peake. 31, is alleged to have burned two holes in lhe palm of lhe girl's hand with a lighted cigarette sometime between May 8 and May 15. He is charged with thirddegree child abuse, a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years In prison. • A Delton man accused of being a drug dealer stood mute to charges of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and sell it. feknies punishable by tip to eight years in prison. Thomas G. Sowles. 31. of 8707 Cory, also stood mute to a charge of having a police scanner in his car. a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of a year in jail. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Another Delton man. Danny D. O'Connell. 30. of 235 Lakeview, facing identical charges from the same incident also stood mute to the charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf as well. An April 29 pre-trial date was set for both Sowles and O'Connell. • Edward S. Randt. 27. of Parchment, stood mute to charges of possessing marijuana and being a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. The possession charge is punishable by up to two yean in prison, but the habitual of­ fender charge would raise the maximum sen­ tence to three yean in prison. An April 29 pre-trial date was set. • An April 15 pre-trial date wu set for Marfin C. AUerding U. 26. of 513 W. Apple St.. Hutings. 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For more information call 623-3400 or 329-2790. guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. The first charge is punishable by up to 14 yean in prison and lhe second by up to five yean in prison. A $10,000 cash bond also was set in the case. • A 35-year-old Hastings woman pleaded not guilty to charges of welfare fraud Bonnylynn S. Parks, of 1105 Brooks Drive, is charged with failing to report all of her in­ come to the Barry County Department of Social Services and collecting over $500 in ADC and food stamps under false pretenses, charges which are punishable by up lo four yean in prison. Parks is also charged with being a habitual offender. A May 27 pre-trial date wax ret. Lawmaker says school tax reform to benefit Barry County schools byNIckHWtaM Staff Writer One area lawmaker says Barry County schools could receive a per-student funding increase if a school finance and property tax relief compromise Is passed by voters statewide June 2. During Monday's Legislative Coffee at lhe County Seat Restaurant. Slate Rep. Bob Bender said that under the measure, spending per student state-wide would be increased to a minimum of $4,800. The increase would occur through 10 percent increases in spending per student each year. Bender said that because many of the schools in Barry County already receive about $4,000 per student, they could reach the $4,800 level In one to two years. The proposal calls for this spending Increase to be paid for by a two percent increase of lhe sales taa. from four to six cents on the dollar for item* except food and medicine. This Increase would be offset by a rollback in taxes on all types of property, including residential, industrial and commercial Assessments would be rolled back to a 2.9 percent Increase over lheir 1992 levels. Future increases would be capped st either 5 percent per year or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. The result of the rollbacks would be that each district would have an automatic base of 18 mills. An additional nine mils could be voted oo an as-needed basis by people in the community. During the discussion. Mayor Mary Lou Gray asked why lhe agreement called for a rollback to 1992 assessment rates and not a set percentage rale. She said that some residents in Hastings and other communities did net receive an assessment increase in 1992 and they would stand lo gain more from the proposal than others who had an increase. Bender said that the legislature is trying to fix that problem and said that it may be worked out by June when the proposal is submitted for a vote. Sure Senator Jack Welborn noted that there bad been a percentage provision in the senate’s version of Ute proposal, but that il had been taken out as part of the compromise process. He also said be did not support the compromise and could not vote for it because il lacked measures be wanted to have included. Despite his reservations, Welborn said that the proposal Is the only chance al property lax relief since it is the only proposal around. Bender said that to him the measure "is the most significant thing we have done in lhe last... several years. It's a problem that's been there forever and It's been finally addressed." Bender said il was "up to each voter* to decide if the measure will pass. "Look al your own situation ... and decide it's going to be a good move for you or not." Bender said. Bender reported that the auto insurance reform package has passed the Slate Senate and lhe House and is now awaiting a vote to have it implemented immediately. Two-thirds of the legislature must approve lhe measure before It can be implemented immediately. If that number is not reached, the measure will go Into effect 90 days alter beginning of next year. 'It's not a question of whether it will go Into effect. It is a question of when it will go into effect and that issue Is still hanging out there.' Bender said. Welborn said be did not wholeheartedly support the measure because he fell it was not as good as EXoposal D last fall and It needed some amendments. 1 held my nose and voted for it,' he said. Bender admitted that the measure was not perfect, celling It a "product of compromise.' He said the measure was better than nothing. however. Welborn said lhe Corrections Committee, of which he is the chairman, will be holding a public bearing oo pornography and wilI be considering two bills in the next few days. The first would allow local governments to set the standards for topless dancing in their areas. The other MU would let communities establish 1.000-foot pornography-free zones around areas frequented by children. Welborn said the American Civil Liberties Union has raised some objections to the measure, saying that il infringes in Rrst Amendment rights. 'I frankly disagree with them because I've seen the effects of pornography oo young kids in particular and I think that government has the authority... to control what information and material goes lo children.* Welborn said. The committee also will hold a hearing lo consider improvements to lhe prison boot camp program being run by the stale. Welborn said Ute committee will bear reports from different departments to legislation to Improve the program. 'We're taking the constructive criticism to improve the program and make It a better program.'Welborn said. Bender said that legislation on two other important issues, medical malpractice liability and unempioymenl Insurance, are past senate and being considered in the bouse now. Bender said he expects the bills to find lheir way through the bouse very shortly. "The gridlock baa been broken for better or for worse... things are moving.' Bender said Police Beat HASTINGS — Hastings City police report a truck parked on Newton Court was broken into April 7. Several tools, vehicle parti and a chain saw were taken from the vehicle, officers said. The Items were recovered by police when suspects tried to return the items for a refund at a store. Officers ire still investigating lhe incident. Ever Get Somebody Kazoo man held in 2nd drunk driving HASTINGS — A Kalamazoo man was arrested on charges of drank driving, second offense, and transporting open intoxicants in a vehicle, deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Deputies said they stopped Gregory T. Landis. 25. April 10 when after he nearly hit their police car. Deputies said they smelled alcohol coming from Landis and the car. Deputies said they found a beer can and a glass in the car that were both one-quarter full of liquid that smelled tike alcohol. A breath test showed Landis had a blood alcohol level of .102. A .10 is legally intoxicated. 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Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494,_________ HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Karen DeWitt Love from Your Michigan family "The system has been exhausted of any al­ ternative that can meet the goals of protection ot society." Shuster said. Evans pleaded guilty to lhe two counts March 4 in exchange for dropping another au­ tomobile break-ln charge, a felony punishable by up to five yean in prison, and a charge of breaking into a garage, a felony with a maxi­ mum 10-year prison sentence. He .eceived credit for 162 days served * Matthew J. Blain. 18. of 284 122nd Avenue. Shelbyville, stood mute to a charge of possessing three stolen snowmobiles worth over S100. a charge punishable by up to five Battie Creek man collared for stealing dog FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. HAS 1 INGS — Hastings city police are seeking warrants for a 35-year-old batue Creek man they believe stole a dog from a home on West Blair Street Wednesday night. April 7. Neighbors near the home told police they raw a man break and enter a window of the home around 8 p.m. and then come out the from door carrying the dog. Officers were able to recover lhe dog. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-04-22.pdf 64e66a67bc5c309a182998fd15b43344 PDF Text Text School tax forum Should govt, leave slated for May 7 public schools alone? See Page 2 ~ O'Mara resigns Saxon cage post See Page 12 See Page 3 C-3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CXUfCHST. ANNER _____ Hastings ____ THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 1993 VOLUME 139. NO 7 News Briefs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Superintendent Carl Schoessel painted a very uncertain picture for the Hastings Area School System's financial future Monday the board of education. It's not a good looking prospect, he added. The question of an override of the Headlee rollback of property taxes will be on the school election balkx .'une 14. Paper ballots will be used for the school election because the state vote on June 2 will use the electronic machines and ballots will not be unsealed by the state in lime for use June 14. PRICE 25* That much is certain, he said, because time is needed to print the ballots, and if officials wail to see what happens on June 2. it will be loo late to get the ballots ready, should the property tax/sales lax proposal fail. If voters approve the Headlee override, the school district will be allowed to allocate the number of mills over the rale of inflation, which in this case amounts to $645,595 If Proposition A passes, the Headlee will not have any effect. But, if both Proposition A and the Headice override fail, the school will be left with "severe problems." Schoessel said. If that happens, there will be reduction of expenses, a shortened school day. staff cuts, cuts in library services, and possibly a "pay for play* athletic program to accommodate living with a "worst case scenario budget." Schoessel reported that 19 teachers have been given "tentative" pink slips to meet legal requirements in case they have to be laid off because of money problems. "We don't want to cut programs or staff, but if the election on June 2 doesn't pass, then we are in a critical situation on June 14." he said "If both don’t pass, well be in the program reduction business." he said. In answer to a question, he said they had looked at the "Kalkaska scenario." which means closing the school before the full 180 days of instruction is completed. Schoessel said it was an option, but they were not proposing it. even though they had "looked ahead to the worse case scenario. "We projected that wc could go longer than Kalkaska." be said. In other business Monday evening, with Trustee Ray Rose and President Michael Anton absent, the school board unanimously approved travel plans for students, adopted a resolution to celebrate "School Family Day" and adopted revisions in policies on sexual harassment and the admission/relcase of inter­ district transfer students. Amendments in the budget and several personnel appointments also were approved. A report from Colin Cruttenden on a meeting of the Property Committee revealed that the proposal for renovations to the press box in honor of Jock Cleary was being finalized. He pointed out that donations would cover the cost of the work, but the boosters face a lot of hard work before the project would become reality. Cnittendcn said some people were interested in seeking potential donors to fund new lighting in the auditorium at Central Elementary School. He pointed out that the board was committed to nothing but review of the matter. The committee recommended that repairs on the boiler al Ute middle school and roof repair on some buildings go forward. Cruttenden said. He said his committee also developed a list of projects that should be done in the next two to five years. They are now looking at costs for Ute projects. Schoessel announced that Ute middle school had achieved the "candidacy" status, which is Ute preliminary step to being accredited. After die regular meeting. Ute board went into closed session to develop negotiating strategies. Courts & Law building groundbreaking set starts Friday The public la invited to attend a 3:30 TW inj Hastings school budget woes ahead? night. But no matter what happens, he said the district has a plan in place to live with the funds it receives.» hether it s from a statewide property tax reform measure on the ballot June 2. approval of a Headlee override at the annual school election June 14. or neither. If it happens that there Is no change in the financial situation after both the state special election and the annual scb jol election, plans have also been made to adjust to that, he told foe Mepte Valley diaries for 28 yean. Hastings, w p.m. groundbreaking ceremony for Ute new Courts A Law Building on the corner of Church and Court streets in Hastings on Friday. April 30. The ceremony will be simple and will be held rain or shine, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Pioneer Inc. of Grand Rapids, the low bid­ der on the project, will begin construction wriaMea will be iiipliyi 1 of the Courts A Law Building on May 3. When tke new structure Is completed. Ute existing Courts A Law Building will he demolished. The three-story building will bouse the County Cooperative Extension Service. Adult Probation. District Court. Probate-Ju­ venile Court, the County Prosecutor's office and the County Substance Abuse office. M-43, M-37 corner traffic light guaranteed by MDOT The festival will begia a 6:30 Frifoy J-Ad Graphics News Service Months of pressuring slate transportation officials have paid off in Rutland Charter Township, as the Michigan Department of Transportation promises to install a traffic light al the intersection of M-37 and M-43. Rutland Supervisor Robert Edwards said April 14 that while the township first had requested a traffic light at M-37 and M-43. they also had asked for one al the intersection of Heath Road and Green Street because of numerous accidents there. However, he said he was happy to learn that the installation of one of the lights had been approved, and the other is still pending. Holding up the light at the Heath Road intersection is a request from the MDOT for data showing the results of having a flashing red light there since 1990. Edwards said. Several accidents have occurred at that Valley High Sctoas Valley Doiaam. Edwards reported. He said she knew of four over the last several months. Information about the traffic patterns before 1988 were required to gel the flasher installed, and Edwards said he was asking several people to help him gather the latest information. He said he hoped to turn that data over to transportation officials in the Kalamazoo office before the next board meeting. Jan McKeough asked that when those figures are collected the Planning and Zoning Commission be given a copy. "We have some decisions coming up that would benefit from that information." she said. In other business si last week's meeting, the board discussed requiring any lawn maintenance business that works for the See RUTLAND, continued page 2 corner since the flashing light was put up, Of course. maple syrup aad Teen Dance b postponed The Hastings Jaycees have aaaoaaced foal a special Teen Dance scheduled for Friday has been poapoued. Dave Wren, chainnaa of foe event, said a re-scheduling will be aanoaand by foe Jaycees al a later dale. Charity Drive bthb week HaaMfos High School's annual Senior Clarity Drive is under way this week, with all load-raising proceeds goiag » Lore Incorporated of Berry County. An assembly lucked things off last Monday. The drive will be concluded Friday with a pair of basketball games, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the high school gym. The Tint game will feature the senior girts playing against the women’s facili­ ty The senior boys will be pined agaiaat foe men's faculty in the second game. Cost for admission to the two ballgames will be $2 More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Children learn about Chinese culture and art A cooperative effort by the Barry Intermediate School District, Barry County 4-H and the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County provided the chance for hundreds of Barry County kids to loam about China and Chinese art. At the Expo Center this week, the children could learn how about ribbon dancing, mask making, calligraphy, porcelain clay figures, brush painting and Chinese culture. Best of all they had hands-on experience in producing their own Chinese art. Thia table of children hove leamd about basic brush strokes and are |ust starting their own authentic Chinese parting. For more photos, see this weeks Reminder. GR man held in first stalking case in county in A Grand Rapids man was arrested last week connection with Barn County s first "stalking " case. John M Douthctt. 36. has been charged with aggravated stalking and was scheduled to appear in District Court in Barry County this morning. He remains in the Barry County Jail on $25,000 bond. Douthetl first was arrested in February .m a charge of malicious use of a telephone, and a month later he was arrested on two counts of making harassing and threatening telephone calls to his ex-wife, who li es in the Mid­ dleville area He was arrested on the sulking charge April u. ; Michigan Stale Police from the Wayland post said the sulking charge is a felony, punishable by up to five years in pn>on or a $1,000 fine It was the first time that anyone in this area has been arrested under Michigan's new stal­ ing law. which was signed by Gov John Engler and officially took effect last Jan I The definition of sulking, according to the sure penal code is "A willful course of conduct involving repeated or continued harassment of another individual that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized. $« STALKING continued on page 3 Quiz Bowl team to represent Hastings at Twin Valley "The Untouchables" team of high school students competed against "You Can Look, but You Can't Touch" Friday evening, and prevailed. They will represent Hastings High School at the Twin Valley Academic Quiz Bowl * The "Untouchables" (seated, left to right) are Kitt Carpenter, Kris McCall, Dan Styf and Jenny Parker Standing are the members of "You Can Look, but You Can'; Touch," (left or right) Lori McKeough. Matt Cassell. Scott Kroeger and Nicole Cooklin. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 22, 1993 Reps. Bender, Brown to appear at 1st Friday May 7 Two lawmakers to discuss pros, cons of school tax proposal Stale Reps Bob Bender and Man Broun u ill lead the next First Friday discussion May 7 on the property tax and school finance reform proposal that will face voters in a special statewide election June 2. Bender, a Republican from Middlesille who represents all of Barry County in the 87th District, is a supporter of Proposal A. Brown, a Democrat .Jnvn Kalan^uu#. oppomkhthe plan when it was sotedon by the legislature last month . • Both lawmakers have made one previous appearance at the Barry County Democrats’ First Friday Lunch and Learn series, which takes place on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings Proposal A is a plan to cut property taxes, but reimburse local school districts for resul­ tant loss of revenue w ith a 2 percent increase in the sales tax. from four to six cents on the dollar The proposal is the result of a compromise between Gov John Engler and the State Legislature, which offered competing plans, both of which appeared to be doomed Engler's plan was to cut property taxes, but he did not spell out how school districts would be reimbursed. The competing bipartisan or "BLT" plan would have cut property taxes and reimbursed schools through an increase in the state income tax Engler's plan didn't have enough support to pass the Legislature. The BLT had a decent chance of passing both chambers of the Legislature, but Engler was likely to veto it. The compromise, which will be called Pro­ posal A on the June 2 ballot, would: — Limit property assesment increases to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, except when properly is sold or transfer­ red. which would require adjusted assessment to reflect current market value.. — Reduce school operating taxes to 18 non-voted mills. Each district would be per­ mitted to levy up to nine additional mills, if local voters approve. — Reduce the 50-mill maximum property lax limit for each district to 40 mills. — Increase the state sales and use lax rates to 6 percent and dedicate this additional revenue and all lottery proceeds to education. Food and prescription drugs would remain ex­ empt from the sales tax. — Establish a minimum slate and local per­ pupil funding guarantee, annually adjusted for revenue changes, and provide a minimum 3 percent per pupil funding increase in 1993-94. The target funding guarantee has been set at $4,800 per student. James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, said he expected that each speaker would give a 20-minule presen­ tation and then the floor would be opened to questions and answers. The forum will begin at noon Friday. May 7. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. The Democrats will provide tea and coffee. Rep. Bob Bender Lt. Gov. Binsfield to speak at 17 beds may be added to Barry County Jail GOP's Lincoln Day Dinner Lt. Governor Connie Binsfield will be guest speaker at the Barry County Republican Pans s annual Lincoln Day Dinner al 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 19. at the Middle Villa. Binsfield. of Maple City. was elected to her post as the running mate of Gov. John Engler in November 1990 She first was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1974 and was re-elected in 1976. 1978 and 1980. She then was elected to four-year terms in the Michigan Senate in 1982 and 1986 Binsfield is the only woman in Michigan history to bold leadership positions in the House. Senate and the executive branch. She was a presidential appointee to the News Briefs Algonquin Lake group wilt meet The Algonquin lake, Community Association will have its spring general membership meeting at 7:30 tonight (Thursday . April 22) at the ALCA Lake Lodge. Discussions will be about the lake roadside cleanup this Saturday, the spr­ ing dinner Saturday. May 1. weed con­ trol and any other lake activities. New residents arc welcome. Pennock plans 6th Health Fair Pennock Hospital will have its sixth annual Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. May I. on the main floor of the hospital. Tests, examinations and programs that will be offered at little or no cost include cholesterol, blood sugar, colo-rectal cancer screening, blood pressure, height/weight evaluation, lung testing, self-breast exam instruction, arthritis and rehabilitative services, foot evalua­ tions. glaucoma screening, vision acuity, ear exams, hearing screenings, oral cancer, stress risk evaluations, nutrition counseling. diabe«<c education, and in­ formation on cervical cancer, arthritis causes and treatment, impotence, pro­ state problems and cancer and female stress incontinence. The Barry-Eaton Health Department also will be on hand to give immuniza­ tions and vaccinations at no charge. Area organizations that will be represented at the fair will be Barry Community Hospice, the Barry County Commission on Aging, the Hastings Ambulance Service and Wayland Area Emergency Medical Services. The Felpausch Food Center again will be a major sponsor of the Health Fair and will donate some healthy foods for fairgoers to sample. 'Spring Serenade* slated for Friday The Delton Kellogg Music Boosters will have their "Spring Serenade” at 7 p.m. Friday at the high school LGI Room. Performers will include the Delton Kellogg concert band, the Delton Kellogg jazz band, singer Marylyn Pur­ dy. the Glory Boys gospel group, singer Franklin Ballard. Delton teacher and singer-songwriter Jim Gibson and the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society. Master of ceremonies will be Delton teacher Fran Grabowski. The Delton Sweet Adelines originally were set to perform, but they will be be unable to because of a scheduling conflict. The Music Boosters will serve refreshments in the cafeteria after the show Tickets, at S5 apiece, will be available at the door. Seating is limited to 400. Proceeds will be used for band trips, financing band scholarships, winter guard training, equipment and summer hand camp North Country Scenic Trail Council in 1983; was appointed to the National Conference of State Legislatures* Arts. Tourism, and Cultural Resources Committee; was a member of the National State Legislative Council; a member of Zonta International; the Traverse Bay Area Women's Republican Club; the League of Women Voters and the Girl Scouts Council. She also was named Michigan Mother of the Year in 1977. For more information, or for tickets, call Barry County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkatis at 795-7389. Don Drewel at 765-5486. Jan Geiger at 367-4459 or Sean Lester at 948-9563. National Day of Prayer set The National Day of Prayer will be observed in Hastings from 12:30 to 12:40 p.m. Thursday. May 6. at the Barry County courthouse. Everyone is welcome to take part. Habitat seeks home applicants Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have a community meeting al 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2. at the Freeport United Methodist Church to accept applications for two homes the group will build in the village. Habitat for Humanity volunteers build homes in partnership with low income families, including single parents, who do not qualify for conventional home Financing to meet their needs. Habitat's homes are made affordable because it does not charge interest, and most of the labor is donated by members and family receiving the home is ex­ pected to help build the structure, in­ vesting "sweat equity.” Caregivers group meets Tuesdays The Barry Community Hospice Caregivers support group meets every other Tuesday from noon to 7:30 p.m. in the Hospice office, second floor. Physi­ cians Building, attached to Pennock Hospital. The group is open to anyone living in Barry County who is involved in caring for a terminally or chronically ill patient. For more information, call 948-8452. First aid class will be Wednesday Pennock Hospital will offer a basic first aid course from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. April 28. in the Physicians Center. Conference Center (lower level). The course offers instruction in basic first aid and information and care techni­ ques for victims between the time of in­ jury and when qualified medical help can be obtained. Frank Harold will be the instructor. Those interested may pre-register by calling Pennock Hospital at 948-3125. Blood drive is april 29 The Barn County chapter of die American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday. April 29. at Leason-Sharpe Hall. First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. Chapter Director Karen Despres said there is a need for all blood types, par­ ticularly the negatives. O. B. AB and A. “O negative is universal, dial's the most precious blood type.*' Despres said. "We’re desperately low in the sup­ ply of die negative blood types. To anyone who get away and spend some time with us with a cookie or a sand­ wich. we desperately need them.” The goal of the drive is 100 pints. Anyone who is between 17 and 76 years old. in reasonably good health and hasn't donated within the last ,r6 days, is eligible to "give the gift of life.” Rep. Maty Brown Connie Binsfield Teens suspected of burglary string Barry County SherifTi depullet Mid they believe two teem captured April 9 by Bude Creek police may be responsible for a suing of burglaries around Barry County The two teens. Jay J. Steeb, 18, of Battle Creek, and a 16-year-old juvenile from Dowling, were qMtd after Bailie Creek officer! received u i*nut 5:30 ajn. that the two were agMng stolen gvm out of a car in a convenience More parting lot Officers said thu when they arrived u the scene, they could not find the car. but upon searching the surrounding neighborhood, they discovered the vehicle parked In front of a home on Sigel Avenue. Officers said they observed the two teens loading guns into the car and then drive away. Officers then stopped the car and searched it Among the items found in the car were six guns, several gun cases and some gun cleaning kits. Officers said they then searched the home the teem had just come from and found many more items, including various tools, speakers, an electric razor and a pair of watches. The Items are worth about SI,170. Steeb told officers lhat the items were stolen from the Colonial Self Storage facility in Hope Township. Steeb said he and the other teen broke Imo three sheds u the facility earlier thu morning and took the items. Steeb was taken to the Barry County Jail and lodged on three counts of breaking and entering. The Dowling teen was taken to the Calhoun County Juvenile Facility. Deputies said thu since his arrest. Steeb has admitted to five break-im in Barry County and several in the Butte Creek area. Steeb is scheduled for a preliminary exam today in Hastings' District Court on several of the break-in charges. Legal Notices Cb—h M Barry FUMJCATMM NOnCt File No. 93-21128-SE E»tote of AUGUST WOLF. Social Security Number 366-12-5800. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intarotf in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 6. 1993 at 9:45 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Phyllis C. Arndt re­ questing that Phyllis C. Arndt and Patricia Holes, be appointed co-personal representatives of the estate of August Wolf, deceased, who lived at 11275 Chief Noonday Rd.. Middleville. Michigan and who died April 3. 1993: and requesting also that the will of rhe deceased dated August 17.1984 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 20. 1993 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N o rt h Broodwoy Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 PHYLLIS C. ARNDT and PATRICIA HOLES By: Richard J. Hudson Address of co-P.R.'s 4115 18th Street. Dorr. Ml 49323 and 8143 W. State Rd.. Apt. C. Middleville. Ml 49333 respectively (4 22) by Eteiae GBbcrt Assistant Editor Seventeen additional bunks may be added to the Barry County Jail without expanding the current building once an architectural firm prepares plans for the project, which will include correcting deficiencies found during a state inspection of the facility. The Michigan Department of Corrections found a number of dendencies that needed correcting when it conducted an inspection last fall. Some of the deficiencies are related to security issues, said County Coordinator Judy Reienon. A jail inmate escaped recently and over­ crowding problems have cropped up at the 56-bcd jail several times in recent yean. Other inadequacies noted in the state in­ spection include electrical work and minor cleaning, she said. The slate Corrections Department has an architect on staff and conducts jail inspections on a regular basis. The County Board of Commissioners last week hired landmark Design Group of Grand Rapids to prepare drawings and speci­ fications necessary to correct the problems al the jail and potentially add 17 additional bunks by possibly doing some interior re­ modeling and double bunking. The county will pay the architectural Firm $6,400 for the work. That cost and the ex­ penditure to make the corrections will be paid from the county's Building Rehabilita­ tion Fund. Peterson said. The county estab­ lished the fund in 1988 and that was one area that impressed executives in New York when Peterson, the Southwest Barry sewer authority manager, bond counsel and finan­ cial consultant met last month with repre­ sentatives of Standard and Poors and Moody's Investor Service to request an im­ provement in the county's bond rating. (That effort paid off with the county receiving a AAA rating.) Peterson said the cost to make the im­ provements at the jail will not be known until bids are received after Ijmdmark com­ pletes Ils drawings and specifications. No dales have been set for landmark's work to be Finished or far obtaining bids. The bid­ ding will be set up to allow small contrac­ tors to bid on various pans on the project, she said. Landmark has experience in jail work and has designed the county's 911 Central Dis­ patch Building and the Courts and Law Building to be built this year. The current jail was built with a 46-bed capacity in 1976. Ten extra beds were added in the 1980s when a change in slate law permitted double bunking in certain areas of the jail. A study done in the mid-1970s predicted that the jail would fulfill the county's needs until 1990. In other business, the board: •Approved a one-year lease agreement to pay the city of Hastings $150 per month to use the city-owned parking lol 45. located north of the former hotel building. The extra parking space will ease anticipated parking problems when construction of the new Courts and Law Building begins. •Accepted a bid of $3550 from Henderson Glass of Grand Rapids for new north and west doors for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Building in Hastings. The funds will come from the county's 1993 Capital Budget. The county also agreed to spend up lo $2,510 Io bring the health building up lo minimum standards of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988. The project will include electrical and plumbing work, doors for the lab and repiactng carpeting. •Declared this week. April 17-24, as County Government Week in the county. i page I------------ RUTLAND, continued fro township to notify the clerk when they plan to do the yard work in the summer. Some board members asked for a system of checks and balances to prevent unneeded work from being done, but since different conditions govern the need for mowing grass, they would just ask that whoever maintains the grounds contact the clerk when plaining to mow. The annual road lour with the Barry County Road Commission officials revealed that the township roads were "not loo bad." Clerk Barbara Bedford. Trustee Russell Palmer and Bernard Hammond all said there were some problems, but nothing severe. Bedford did note lhat a spot on Tanner Lake Road, where the surface stores are gone, would be repaired at no cost to the township. McKeough reported on a Michigan Society of Planning Officials (MSPO) seminar on planning she had attended with Barry County Commissioner Sandy James. Calling the seminar very worthwhile, both women urged lhat there be some stipulation that new members appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission be required Io take training in that area. At the seminar, they were advised to review the township master plan, its land use plan, and to look into planned unit developments. McKeough also asked that four stale guidelines that must be met by someone appealing a zoning commission ruling be made known to applicants before they File an appeal, and pay the $150 fee. "Residents should know about these before they pay their $150." she said. She said she also learned that the township should require performance bond guarantees for any work done for the township. McKeough. James and Palmer all called for more enforcement powers covering its ordinances or. as Janies said, "more teeth in our ordinances." Palmer said: "Were very fortunate to have (Building and Zoning Administrator) Bernard Hammond. He's very good with people; he knows just what to My. But then what? We need some teeth, like Sandy said." A question of the charges for opening a grave for a township resident or their immediate family was discussed. The definition of "immediate family" is unclear in the ordinance with conflicting wording in different places in the township laws. Bedford will research how other townships handle that situation and report back to the board at its May meeting. The board approved unanimously, with all members present, a performance indemnification resolution to allow the township to use the Michigan Department of Transportation right of way during the sewer construction on Cook Road which is now under way. That project is expected to be completed in June. The township has agreed lo pay 50 percent of the main sewer line, which will be shared with the City of Hastings, since it is on a boundary line. Edwards said. But he said they will not pay for a spur that would be used for the city exclusively, since it was not pan of the original agreement. He has talked with city engineer Jeff Mansfield about the spur, but since Mansfield was not in on the original negotiations. Mansfield will have to check on it and get back to Edwards with the city’s view on the matter. Delton woman killed in collision A 20-year-old Delton woman was killed Monday afternoon when her car collided headon with a semi-truck. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post said lhat Wendc E. Lusk was driving north on M-37 near Mill Lake Road at 12:15 Department, troopers said. A doctor was flown in from Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo lo treat Lusk, but she died at the scene shortly after being removed from her car. The driver of the semi-truck was taken lo Leila Hospital in Battle Creek and treated for p.m. when she crossed the center line into the path of the south-bound truck. Lusk had to be extracted from the wreckage of her car by members of the Johnstown Fire minor injuries. Troopers said Lusk was wearing her scat belt at the time of the accident and alcohol was not believed to be a factor. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22. 1993 — Page 3 Hastings Rotary told government should get out of education Mackinac Center official calls for separation of schools and state by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Establishing the public education system in the United States was one of the 10 worst blunders made by government, according to a speaker at the Hastings Rotvy Club Tuesday. George Leef, who has a law degree from Duke University, is a full-time legislative assistant, an adjunct scholar for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and a former college Leef stressed that he wasn't talking about teachers or administrators, he was addressing faults in a system. "There are many dedicated educators, but the system Is structured badly; all the dedication in the world won't make a difference." be said. "The system Is ill conceived to produce young people who know bow to think.” The reason for the decline In learning is the direct result of schools being set up as bureaucratic quasl-monopolies. he said. Without competition, such as occurs in economics professor. He told Rotarians that he thinks the U.S. Constitution should have called for the separation of schools and state, just as they did religion and the state. The government first became involved with education in 1852, when it established the first public school system, Ixef said. Before government intervention in education, foreign observers 'were astounded at how learned Americans were; amazed at our literacy without compulsory education," he said. But now, wtien measuring areas that can be easily compared, such as math and science, the United States ranks near the bottom in the world, and Korea is at the top. The Koreans are modest about their business or the marketplace, "the providers will dominate the system for their own benefit." he said. Also, Leef said, a monoply always leads to increases in coats and declining results. The change for the worse really began about 30 years ago, or the same lime the government started getting Into education, and politicizing IL "and it's been getting worse ever since." he said. "The cost is more and more and more. State aid, federal aid are much higher than they were 10, IS. 20 yean ago. It's higher that most other countries in the rest of the world, and it produces a bad product." be said. "Private schools deliver a better product at knowledge, but conversely, “Americans think we do great in math and science," he said. A significant decline in Scholastic Aptitude Test scores over the last decade or so was pointed to by I-ecf as further proof that a lower cost," be said. In business, if you don't satisfy a customer, they will not buy the product, and the company will lose money, he said. With no competition, any organization education in America has been eroding. In his 10 years of teaching economics and loses the desire to satisfy a "customer." he continued. "Consumer sovereignty* or having the business law at Northwood Institute in Midland, he said he saw pathetically poor writing skills by entering students who didn't even know how to use the word "to" in proper context after 13 years of schooling. "Not belt g taught how to write properly customer drive the business has to be maintained, or there is no accountability, be added. Leef said lhat from his observations, private means that the students would not be prepared for the work place," he said. Another example of evidence of substandard schooling was that students coming from public education were unwilling to read to find information. The students preferred to have the professor tell them the "major points" of subjects they were studying. George Leef His conclusion was that the students were very poorly prepared for college, and he he was even more concerned about what happened to students who did not go to ot college or dropped out school. He lamented that the present system of educating young people did not teach bow to reason or think, and he felt "that's what education Is all about." or parochial schools still have "consumer sovereignty." which leads to more efficient leaching. "We need a free market in education lo meet the real goals of public education. Government should neither provide or finance education. "There's no evidence of teaching students lo think since government took over education. The real purpose is obedience; subservience; it serves the master well; it does not serve the pupil." The benefits of the free market system would be the rise in standards and quality; lazy and incompetent teachers would quickly be dismissed and ineffective leaching methods would be dropped. Parents who now feel the system is unaccountable and so feel powerless, would have more interest and control, and costs would decrease, he said. "The amount of money spent in a school district is not critical; support and help is what is important. Money has very, very little to do with education; in fact. I would say it has nothing to do with it." Getting government out of schools also would get politics out of running the schools, he predicted. No one in the limited question and answer period after his talk seemed to agree with Leef. Tom Johnston reminded Leef that "not all private industries are competitive, either." Probate/Juvenile Court Richard Shaw disputed Leep's assertion that privaie schools contend with the same family problems lhat public schools do. Shaw said that a whole group of kids are not making it today, and the public school system is spending vast amount of resources coping with children from dysfunctional families. He also objected to the idea of encouraging private funding to educate children in a free market system. "You're encouraging elitism.' Shaw said. Robert Vanderveen. director of educational services with the Hastings Schools, called Leefs ideas "good theory." but he said Leef was not dealing with whole concept of education. And Vanderveen said he didn't like Leefs emphasis on competition in education, which always "results in winners and losers." Superintendent Carl Schoessel remarked that no one would be happier than himself for the state get out of the school business, but be objected lo many interpretations that Leep had made about the education system. Schoessel also said he would like another chance to meet in a public forum with Leep to discuss the matter further. Former Delton ambulance head to go to prison for embezzlement byNfckHofflMB Staff Writer The former head of the Delton ambulance company was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court April 8 to 80 to 120 months in prison on a charge of embezzling medical equipment from the company. Darrell Hall. 31. formerly of Plainwell, also received a 40 to 60 month prison sentence on a count of larceny by conversion and 32 to 48 months in prison on a charge of absconding. The absconding sentence must be served consecutively to the others. Hall was also fined $2,000. required to pay S14.S49.86 in restitution to the ambulance company and required to pay the costs of extraditing him from Florida, estimated at $630. Circuit Judge Richard M. Shuster said be gave Halt a heavy sentence to ensure that society was protected from Hall's activities. "Mr. Hall is a greatly talented con man," Shuster said. "He will always be a menace to honest, trusting citizens." Shuster said that sentencing guidelines recommended by the Michigan Supreme Court did not apply in Hall’s case because they could not take into consideration the magnitude of Hall's crimes. Shuster noted that Hall's conduct had caused the collapse of the ambulance company, which had been in business for 17 years Assistant Prosecutor David E. Gilbert said that Hall did not deserve leniency because of the seriousness of the crime he committed against the community. Gilbert also said that Hall had a history of criminal activity and "no real desire to be held responsible for his conduct." Hall told the court he went into the ambulance company with "good Intentions" and added lhat he never purposefully hurt anyone. "My emire life 1 tried to be a good citizen and help people." Hall said. "I don't consider myself to be a confidence man." Hall's attorney. Charles M. Zwick. told the court that Hall look issue with the list of equipment alleged to have been stolen. Hall contended that some of the items were disposed of by the service, some were in the possession of others and some were never Hall did acknowledge having some Items, but said they were given to him by the ambulance service. Shuster pointed out that Hall accepted responsibility for the list of equipment when be pleaded no contest using the police report on the incident in lieu of testimony asserting his guilt. The report Included the list of items missing from the company. Hall said be warned to withdraw his no contest plea since be contended he did not take the equipment in question. Shuster denied Hall's request to withdraw his plea, however, calling It "frivolous and unsubstantiated." Shuster said Hall's request was the "typical activity" of a coo man and said it did not meet the requirements for withdrawal. Lorraine Cook, a former member of the company's board of directors, and other former members of the ambulance service were allowed to address the court before the sentencing. Cook said that Hall had tried to get her removed from the company by falsely accusing her of vandalism and negligence. "I really think Darrell came in with the intention of taking over the ambulance service." Cook said. "He recognized an opportunity and he took it." Members of the service said that the missing equipment had not been given to Hall Members of the Hastings Fire Department showed their new firetruck to township supervisors Tuesday. The $196,731 truck replaces a 1967 Ford truck the department had been using. The new truck features all the latest standard equipment for fire trucks, including an electronically controlled gear shift, a totally enclosed cab and water tank that holds 1000 gallons. The truck's chassis was built in Charlotte, and the real of but had been loaned to him. Hall was alleged to have taken several pieces of equipment, including a $7,000 1989 when Hall left his position at the ambulance company to sun a new business in Florida, according to testimony in a preliminary exam preceding circuit court arraignment. Hall was charged absconding after he did not show up for a final pre-trial Dec. 12. 1991. He was located in Florida last April and • Chock air filter. I J The Price of Your | Next Oil Change. ! erformance P In the time it would take you to go out and buy 5 quarts of oil, we’ll change your oil for you ... to quality Quaker State. STALKING, continued from page I Police. "The law makes it a more serious crime." Occasionally, the sulking turns violent and some victims eventual!) have been killed Stalking usually is preceded by broken romantic relationships, either within or out­ side of marriage. The victim usually is female and the stalker male, but the roles can be reversed. Sometimes people have been sulk­ ed by total strangers The new law is intended to provide victims relief from such harassment and to deter future activity. Douthett was to be court today preliminary examination of the charges. And that's only the beginning. While we're at it, we'll also perform these auto services.... Quaker State. for • Check and fill power steering fluid. • Lubricate the entire chassis. • Check lights. • Check shocks. • Chock and fill windshield washer • Check and fill battery. fluid. then re-arrested. Hall was given 388 days credit for time served on the embezzlement and larceny charges, but no credit on the absconding charge. the truck was assembled in Union City. The truck has been on order since August 1991. Pictured beside the truck ere (from left) Roger Cans, the Hastings Fire Chief, Baltimore Township Supervisor Shirley Drake, Carlton Township Supervisor David Kaiser, Irving Township Supervisor Milton Buehler, Rutland Charter Township Supervisor Bob Edwards and Hastings Charier Township Supervisor Richard C. Thomas. • Replace oil filter with a Quaker State oil filter. COUPON defibrillator, from the ambulance conpany (formerly called Inter-Lakes Ambulance) where he acted as chairman of the board. The incident reportedly occurred Nov. 23. missing. frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested, and that actually causes the vic­ tim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested " The law was passed because victims repeatedly have testified that their stalkers are not deterred by short jail terms or routine "slay-away" court orders There have been reports of stalkers continuing their activities for years, and even the victim changing jobs and moving out of state have not stopped them "The stalking law involves a continual harassmentr that puts people in fear of their safety." said Li. Steve DeBoer, commander of the Wav land Dost of the Michigan State Hastings Fire Department gets new fire truck • Check and fill brake fluid. • Check and fill transmission and transaxle fluid. • Chock windshield wiper blades. • Give you a free litter bag. • Vacuum the interior. Check and fill differential. • Inflate tires to proper pressure. We ev*n clean the windshield. So spend a few minutes with us...and spend the rest of your day somewhere other than your driveway. FREE FILL-UP OF VITAL FLUIDS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES Romombor • 3,000 mBos or 3 months Is limo to change your oil. ONE TOUGH MOTOR Oil HOURS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. performance Quick Oil Change Centers 430 W. STATE STREET — No Appointments Needed — other 948-8558 Available �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 To The Editor: Dealings with public doomed animal officer To The Editor: As I’ve watched the animal shelter events unfold. I have noticed some interesting things. First, few people seem to be slating facts. Anything stated without substantiation can be denied without substantiation. Next, it seems some have tried to make Pam Ronchctti out to be a bad person. Third, it is stated the county commissioners somehow haven't done their job. And lastly, some are even defending Julie Mitchell against imaginary wrongs. The facts are that Mrs. Ronchetti didn’t draw ‘'months" of workers' compensation as has been implied. She was off work at the ad­ vice of a doctor for a few weeks. It was deter­ mined lo be work related. There is no wrong doing in drawing workers* comp. I’ve known Mrs. Ronchetti for many years. Her compassion for animals is one of her highest convictions. Her reputation and ability to deal with the public are beyond reproach. Yes. 1 agree. I thought the commissioners would never do their job. But finally, after dozens of complaints from the public, they did what was right. For many months those com­ plaints fell on deaf ears. But when the public got tired of it. they went tc the board Ms. Mitchell’s dealings with the public were atrocious; cussing at and belittling the public is serious. Using the "F" word in the presence of the public and children is uncalled for. This didn't happen on 1 or 2 bad days, but. on an ongoing. Where I work. I could be disciplined if I talked that way to my fellow employees. As for Ms. Michell’s knowledge of her job. it was Mrs. Ronchetti who had to teach her and many times take up the slack for her. She even tried to keep upset abused members of the public happy. It was Ms. Mitchell’s dealings with the public that got her discharged. You can't treat the public worse than animals. If you have anything to say about the shelter, bring the facts to the commissioners and demand that they do something about it. Robert Smith Hastings Today's theory of creation is a lie To The Editor: to At my 91 years of age, 1 get very disgusted see untruths and false information circulated. This one is taught in schools and by pro­ fessors in institutions of higher learning. It is about the subject of creation. My source is the World Book Encyclopedia (1953 copyright). 1. Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) was the first to write papers on evolution as mans origins. 2. The next writer on evolution was Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913). 3. Charles Robert Darwin 1809-1882 wrote on evolution, after the completion of a voyage on an English scientific ship around the world. Nine years ago. a student at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo checked out all the books they had on evolution. Only one of these books had the signature of Charles Darwin. The other books were writ­ ten by men commenting on the Darwin theory of creation. I had access to these books for several days. In 1928. I was a student at Western and checked out of the college library a small book edited by Charles Darwin titled. "The Origin of the Species." For a number of years I have tried to get a copy of this book in different places. The Congressional Library was one. but 1 have not found one. At the end of this book. Darwin said this is only a theory, and very likely can truth be cer­ tain of what 1 have said. Darwin said the one thing he was sure of was the "survival of the fittest.” Darwin's father wanted his son to become a gospel preacher. It is recorded that Charles Darwin, on his death bed. suffered great remorse and distress, for he believed that his writings were causing people to reject the account of crea­ tion. as is told in Genessis in the Bible. The theory of creation, as it is being taught today is totally a lie. I know why the book I want cannot be found. Sincerely. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Beware of 'as is, no warranty' To The Editor: I Am w riting to you about a credibility pro­ blem with today’s car dealers. But first I will tell you a little about myself. I am on Social Security and I saved money to get a good car. I paid $3,400 in cash for a 1988 station wagon at a local dealer’s. I bought the car on Feb. 2. The transmission went out a little more than 30 day s after 1 got the car. I then went to the dealer to see what could be done. He sent me to a transmission repair man. The transmission repair man said before he opened the hood that this car had problems from the factory, and that the "dealer should have told you about it." I then went back to the dealer. He said I bought the car as is. with no warranty. This was not on the window, but was on the fine print, typed in on the papers 1 signed. 1 feel I was misled, and it will cost me $1.500 to pay for my "good" car to be fixed. I asked the dealer if he could at least pay for the pans. No. it was as is. no warranty. People, please beware of "as is. no warranty." Bought a lemon. Melody Gutheridge Hastings Tendercare not alone with its problems 7b The Editor: After reading the article about Tendercare in the Banner. I feel obligated to give you my opinion of the care given in these types of facilities. The problems are mostly due to lack of help. My mother, after spending five days in Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte, was transferred to Eaton County Medical Facility because the doctor felt that with ter­ minal cancer the care would be better there rather than 24 hour nursing care at home. How wrong he was. I could be there eight hours a day and monitor her care, but not 24 hours. At one point she went two days without a bath. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division ol J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hashngs Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Mahrin Jacobo President Slaphen Jacobs Treasurer John Jacobs Vico Preaktont Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young lEdfot) Elaine Gilbert (Aasstani Edttor) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Mdler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassrted ads accepted Monday through F’-aay 8 a m to 5:30 pm. Saturday 8am - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howeil Jerry Johnson Phyla Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Another time she had difficulty breathing while on oxygen. The nurses couldn’t unders­ tand why there was a problem until an hour later, when my daughter pointed out to them that the tank was empty. On two nights, peo­ ple from therapy were in the room to get her out of bed. even though the orders at the desk read that she was not be out of bed. Mother died 10 days after being admitted, on Easier morning. I was not there. She died alone by strangling on her breakfast. No one 1 love will ever, under any cir­ cumstances, again be put in any type of nurs­ ing home. Doris DeVos Caledonia I was upstairs making the beds when I heard my 2-year-old whimpering, then crying, downstairs 1 came downstairs, and she was staring out the window Her brother. 4 scars old. was outside in our fenced-in yard, staring al the street. 1 took my little one in my arms and looked out the window just in time to sec a truck pull away from in front of my home. My neighbor was outside, and I asked what happened through the noise of three children crying. My 4-ycar-old ran up to me and said in a choked voice. "Mommy, they took Lucky lo jail and I'll never see him again." Lucky is our small shcltie mix dog. The Barry County Animal Shelter had just picked him up. He had escaped from our yard and was playing with my neighbor's dog with her outside watching. Neither dog was "running" the streets or bothering anyone. I know it is the law that dogs must be kept confined, and that’s why we have a fenced-in yard. I'm sorry he got out. but couldn't it have been handled some other way ? My linle one cried herself to sleep asking for her dog and my neighbor’s 3-year-old was inconsolable. Couldn't they have given me a warning and a ticket for $12 (the reclaim fee) and let me pul my dog back inside the fence? My neighbor (her dog was taken also) asked if she couldn’t put the little dog back in the fence, but the answer was "no" because the dog was at large. " At large? In front of his own home? I was told that there were many complaints from my neighbors (there are probably 10 How will we pay for health care? By Congressman Nick Smith A disturbing economic headline last week was the active consideration of yeat another tax increase, as much as $90 billion to pay for health care reform. The White House let out the word that they were considering a national value-added tax (VAT). While I personally believe some form of VAT should be considered as a replace­ ment for other income-based taxes, the im­ position of a new VAT tax in addition to other existing taxes, and on top of record high tax increases already moving through Congress, would be a disaster. The value-added tax is a tax on the excess of goods and services sold less the cost of goods and services purchased. For instance, the VAT tax base for purchased furniture would be the sales prices of the furniture minus what the furniture store paid for the wood and materials. European countries that have a VAT started at a very low rate and found it all too easy to raise. In France, for example, the rate is now almost 20 percent. The purpose of the current White House VAT proposal is to pay for health care reform. Everyone agrees that we need some reforms in our health care system. Health care costs now consume almost 14 cents of every dollar we eam. up from 7 cents in 1970. From 1980 to 1991, medical insurance premiums increased annually by 14.4 percent, almost three times the rate of inflation. More expen­ sive technology is keeping us alive longer and enabling the very ill to survive longer. The fact is. the advances in medical technologyhave outpaced our ability to pay for it. The questions we must answer are: How do we reduce health care costs for everybody and should the federal government increase taxes lo pay for some o^Nbe health care costs for those not now buying insurance? Some laws need to be changed to lower the costs of overregulation and relieve paper­ work. We need to deal with insurance com­ panies. health care providers and attorneys that are too often passing along increased costs to consumers rather than trying lo reduce costs. However, before we devise a new socialistic system, such as those used by most countries in Europe, or create a centrally controlled single payer system, we need lo look very carefully al the quantity and quality of health care that will result. Last week 1 held office hours and town hall meetings throughout the 7th District and discussed health care and other issues with my constituents. In Adrian. I visited with Ema Roberts, the proprietor of Yam Bam. Bom in Latvia, she is very concerned that while the rest of the world is desperately struggling to move from socialism and big central government control, this country is moving in the opposite direc­ tion. Her sister just died in a government-run hospital, where she says patients do not get the care they need and doctors and nurses have no incentive to make the extra effort to do a good job. She told me that her friends in European countries take it for granted that unless you pay the doctors extra money on the side, you wait a long time and then get inade­ quate treatment. Ema's concern should be a reminder to all of us lhat we need to be very careful before proceeding to a government-run health care system. We must remember the downside of more government services means that not only will we have fewer options to choose from, but we will have to reach deeper into our pockets to pay even higher taxes. Hospice appreciates its volunteers 7b The Editor: April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week and I appreciate the people I believe are the most dedicated volunteers in our community, the volunteers of the Barry Community Hospice. Most people know that hospice provides a very special kind of care for terminally ill per­ sons and their families. But it's less known that if it were not volunteers, our hospice could barely function. Hospice uses a team approach to care for dying persons. A team typically includes a physician, a nurse, a counselor, a member of the clergy, and an aide. While our hospice employs paid professionals, we also rely on volunteers lo provide assistance at all levels of skill. Most of our volunteers work on these teams directly assisting patients, but othes help out in our office and do such things as provide transportation for patients. Volunteers are so important to hospice that Medicare regulations require that pan of our work hours be provided ona volunteer basis. This makes hospice unique. Nationally, almost 70.000 of the total of about 90.000 hospice workers are volunteers, and last year, they gave well over five million hours of their precious spare time to serve the dying and their families! Locally. 50 persons donated their service to our community hospice during the last year. No task is too big or too small for our volunteers, but often the most important thing they can do is just "be there" for patients, to reassure them they are not alone, to hold a hand, to offer a smile, or to share a "good cry.” It is not easy work, but the personal rewards are enormous. The strength and courage of patients provide a constant source of inspira­ tion, and volunteers usually feel they gain more than they have been above to give. Our hospice is growing as more and more persons seek our help. For this reason, we have a constant need for new volunteers. If you would like to learn more about hospice volunteering, I invite you to call or visit us at 948-8452. Our address is 1005 W. Green St.. Hastings In the meantime, we should all be grateful lo the volunteers of Barry Community Hospice for the wealth of time and compas­ sion they give for the betterment of our community. Mary Richardson Volunteer Coordinator Barry Community Hospice dogs in the neighborhood), so I asked my neighbors and only one had complained to the animal shelter, and that was specifically about another dog. I am furious. To do this in front of the children was inexcusable. The look on my babies tear-stained faces broke my heart as they looked to me for an explanation. 1 had none. C. A. Yarbrough Hastings We need to meet at the courthouse To The Editor: Things are definitely not what they used to be! Like giant waves crashing over this coun­ try. the undermining effects can be felt even in our community. Our nation's future is under attack. The waves of crime, violence, and total disrespect and disregard for human life are both senseless and appalling. It has become so overwhelming and frustrating to see and hear of things happening lhat you have linle or no control over. When this attitude gets its hold on the mind, it leads to depression and despair. In turn, it excuses from accountability and responsibility to even try. What is needed to get involved is hope. Hope lhat whatever it is you contribute can make some difference. For me. prayer holds that hope. Just as our forefathers in that hope brought change for the nation, so can we. Not that by ourselves we can change everything, but there is One who can. He can not only change events and cir­ cumstance. He can change us. Prayer brings results. We are shown undeserved kindness daily because each of us are of great worth. He can give incentive and motivation if we are willing. Let’s not wait until the waves increase lo join together in a public stand. We are to pray for those in leadership of the nation and community, that He might forgive us and send a blessing. Joyce Kelly Phyllis Sears CORRECTION: The admits of Fredrick Mjers and Jason Royal were reported incorrectly in the "Court News" section of last week’s Banner. Neither man lives any longer at the Lakeside Drive addresses lhat were listed. Give the perfect gift to a friend or family member who has moved away...a BANNER SUBSCRIPTION Call 948*8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 5 Area vet clinic plan open house FINANCIAL /umahtdr» Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Three D's is a good grade Three D’s on a report card is not recom­ mended, but three D’s on your investment plan is something to aim for. Determine jour goals. Ask yourself how and when the money you arc inverting will eventually be used. Someone who is 40 years old typically looks forward to about 25 years until retirement. When planning for a child's education, however, there are generally fewer years to accumulate the money needed. The amount of time you have can serve as a guide to the kind and quality of invertmenLs you select. When there is lots of time, growth investments that are necessary to meet long­ term goals can be expanded to include income-producing investmenLs for added pro­ tection during periods of limited growth. On the other hand, when time is limited, more growth investments may be necessary to meet your goal. Diversify your investments. Investments like bonds, certificates of deposit. U.S. Treasuries, fixed annuities and other fixedincome securities may guarantee your prin­ cipal. but they offer no protection against in­ flation. Typically, when income securities are offering low levels of income, growth securities arc offering low levels of income, growth securities like stocks and stock mutual funds are building total returns (growth and income) that can enhance the value of your portfolio. A combination of growth in­ vestments and income securities can be beneficial over the long term. Growth in­ vestments provide a counterbalance when in­ terest rates drop. When there is no growth, or possibly negative grouth. a secure income flow keeps your portfolio afloat. Wellstructured investment plans demand diversification. Don’t panic. One guarantee of investing is that conditions will change. Successful in­ vestors don’t become overly euphoric or over­ ly depressed. They know that making port­ folio changes based on short-term events is a sure-fire formula for failure. The market crash of October 1987 is an ex­ ample of mistakes that can be made during a volatile period. Investors who panicked and sold their stocks during the unprecedented, one-day market decline missed the recovery and the continuation of the bull market. Strangely, about six months before the Oc­ tober stock-market collapse, many owners of high-yield bonds also panicked and sold. Within a week of the stock market crash, in­ terest rates fell and bond prices surged up­ ward. Those who had panicked and sold their bonds earlier lost again. Successful investors are alert and flexible. As you can see. three D’s on a report card may not be advisable, but when it comes to in­ vesting. these three D’s — determine your goals, diversify your investments and don't panic — are critical to investment success. The American Veterinary Medical Associa­ tion. the American Animal Hospital Associa­ tion and the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association have declared May 2-8 as the 13th annual National Pet Week. As part of this observance, the Countryside Veterinary Clinic of Plainwell will have an open house Saturday. May 8. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. "We want to give people an opportunity to see what is beyond the reception area and ex­ amination rooms of a veterinary hospital." said Dr. Ken Kornheiser. veterinarian. "Although we will try to respond to the number of visitors, our current plan is to have a complete clinic tour offered four times, at 10 a.m.. noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. There will be educational exhibits, demonstrations of the demal, anesthetic and surgical equipment and refreshments available.” The Countryside Veterinary Clinic is on Doster Road between Lake Doster and Pine Lake Doster Road heads north from M-89 between Plainwell and Richland toward the State Technical Institute and Research Center (STIRC). Doster Road is the county line bet­ ween Allegan and Barry counties. For more information call 664-4426. Alumni Board meets Sunday The Hastings High School Alumni Board will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Reminder. Letters One family doesn't feel welcome To The Editor: moved here, but the violence and vulgarity are beginning to make my skin crawl. In conclusion. I’d like to personally thank all the Woodland neighbors, who choose to allow their children to be rude, vulgar and violent, for making our slay in Woodland a living hell for me and my family. My kids and I stand back, look out our win­ dow and shake our heads in sorrow at the way we’ve been treated and when they keep asking me "why?" all 1 can keep telling them is ”1 don’t know." All I can do is teach them to put God in their hearts and hope that they can someday make a difference. My lovely little Woodland doesn’t feel so lovely after all. A while ago. my family and I moved to Woodland and thought it was the best move we’ve ever made. Boy was I wrong! I feel my children are gening a terrific education because the schools are great, but the hell we have to live with because of the neighbors and their children hardly make it worthwhile. A good many of the residents of Woodland are rude, ignorant and could care less about their neighbors. The verbal and sexual har­ assment my children have to endure in this quiet linle town is unbelievable. Many times my children have come home with stone bruises and horror stories of what other children say and do to them when they so much as walk outside our house. I had visions of being embraced and warmly welcomed into this lovely linle town when we Joyce McCain Woodland Give the Gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER. Call Us at 948-8051 • Call Us NEXT WEEK! SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER Cs//...948-8051 STOREWIDE CELEBRATION! How sweet it is! - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Company Clot* AT&T 577, Ameritech 79 Anheuser-Busch 50 Chrysler 40’/. Clark Equipment 23’/. CMS Energy 21’/. Coca Cola 38’/. Dow Chemical 527> Exxon 66’/. Family Dollar 17’/. Ford 53'/. General Motors 39 Great Lakes Bancorp 15’/. Hastings Mfg. 27’/. IBM 50’/. JCPenney 81’/. Johnson & Johnson 42’/. Kmart 22’/. 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Begin* Saturday, April 24 and ivphilo Several styles and shades. 7 are savings on regular or origin*/ pness. HOURS: Friday Open 10 a.m. • 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. JCFtemey DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 |______ Alice (Smith) VanTil_____ I COLORADO - Alice (Smith) VanTil, 86, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 1993 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mrs. VanTil was bom on January 20, 19O'7, the daughter of Fred and Annie (Lindemulder) Smith. She was married to Abel Richard VanTil on November 30. 1933 in Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death September 6, 1992. She was employed as a bookkeeper over 30 years, retiring in 1973. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 North Cascade Avenue. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1318 North Circle Drive, with Reverend John Sandager officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. She was a resident since 1955. Other resi­ dences: LaJunta, Colorado in 1945, moved from Hastings, to Colorado Springs in 1955. Mrs. VanTil was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Prayer Chain Chair­ man for seven years. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Mrs VanTil is survived by two daughters, Linda Ann VanTil, Colorado Springs, Color­ ado, Elizabeth Harriet Lamphere, Denver, Colorado; one son, Richard Smith VanTil of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchil­ dren; six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice, 3630 Sinton Road, Ste 302, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907-5098 NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.948-8051 r WATTEND SERVICES ’ Area OBITUARIES Duane D. Daniels Tyler Thomas Mellen LAKE ODESSA- Duane D. Daniels, 30, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, April 15, 1993 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was bom on May 27,1962 in Hastings, the son of Galen and Wilma (Yeiter) Daniels. He attended Lakewood High School and was married to Debbie DenHouien. He was employed in Building Construction and also at the Lakeview Bowling Lanes in Lake Odessa. He is survived by one daughter Megan Ann Daniels and one son Drew Anthony Daniels; his parents Galen and Wilma Daniels of Free­ port; two brothers Bradley (Tammy) Daniels of Freeport, David (Dawn) Daniels of Freeport; one sister Debra (Paul) Cryderman of Diamon­ dale; grandmother Edna Daniels Smith of Free­ port, one uncle Arnold (Bev) Daniels of Vermontville, one aunt Eileen Glendon Pier­ son of Hastings; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside funeral services were held Satur­ day April 17, at Fuller Cemetery with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Trust fund of Duane's children Megan and Drew in care of the Union Bank of Lake Odessa. BATTLE CREEK - Tyler Thomas Mellen, born February 1, 1993 infant son of Thomas and Mary (Bottomley) Mellen, age 2 1/2 month, passed away of SIDS, Friday, April 16, 1993 at Community Hospital after being strick­ en at home. Tyler is survived by mother and father, Mary and Thomas L. Mellen Jr.; four brothers, Kevin, Chris, Andrew, Nick all at home; mater­ nal grandparents: Charles and Janice Bottomley of Athens; paternal grandparents: Thomas L. Sr. and Linda Mellen of Battle Creek; Bren­ da Walker of Battle Creek; paternal great­ grandmother, Bertha Mellen of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Monday, April 19 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Hastings Area WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jeffenon Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8*00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414. Sunday. April 25 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. AAL after Thursday. April 22 - 1:00 Ruch Circle; 6:30 Children's Choir; 7 00 Board of Ed . 8:00 AA Satur day. April 24 - 5:30 Progressive Dinner. 8:00 NA Monday. Apni 26 - 7:00 Bereft Support Group. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, ? O Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting al Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ fenon) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9: 30 am.. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964 7765. pastor. 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Church Phone 944- 2330 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10: 40 a.m. Morning Worship. 5: 30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7:30 p m - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945- 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m Wednesday Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY. Benfield. Michigan. Services 10 a.m. each Saturday. Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S, Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11X30 a m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. .Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer way. Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. of Green and Church street*. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Organist/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 am.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Discipk Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3: 00 p.m Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chance) Choir 7:30p.m.. Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Aoutiymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 15 - Conference U.M. Women "Disciplines of the Heart" (luncheon and workshops) 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. April 17 - Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m.. Friend* Group Mystery Evening 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. April 23 and 24 Ml-HI Youth Fellowship 12 Hour Paint-A-Thm. Saturday. April 24 - 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Ward and Winnie Woodmansee 2:00 to 4: 30 p.m. Sunday. April 25 Native American Awareness Sun­ day; Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. April 25 thru May 2 - Soil and Water Stewardship Week Monday. Apnl 26 - Lydia Y.M. Women Circle 7:30 p.m.; Hannah U.M. Women Circle. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. April 28 ■ Sarah U.M. Women Circle. 9 30 a.m.; Esther U M Women Circle. 9:30 a.m.; Ruth U.M Women Circle. 1:00 p.m. Thursday. April 29 - Rum­ mage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Barry Community Hospice Volunteer Supper 6:00 p.m. Satur­ day. May I - PM Gathering with special musical guest — "The Watch Band" 7:00 p.m. May 2 thru 9 - National Family Week. Wednes­ day. May 5 - Mather and Daughter Banquet. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. May 6 - National Day of Prayer. Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 a.m. Friday. May 7 - Visually Impaired Persons. 9:30 a.m. Sunday. May 9 - Mother's Day and Festival of the Christian Home. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hc-ly Commu­ nion, 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIRfT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan, G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easter Sunrue Service; 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broad cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 1030Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon's meeting. Wednesday ■ 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8:00 Concern Group *1 at the home of Brian and Lynne Quada. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Braudway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11:00a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis « 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944-8004 Kcvia Shorkey. Senior Paator. James R. Barren. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP 2750 Wall l_*lr Rd. Jeffrey A Amelt. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J . Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS X LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WHEN FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services arc: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School al 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). The "Learning to Love" seminar con­ tinues April 24 and concludes May I. The seminar includes the wor­ ship service and an afternoon ses­ sion from 4-5 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7 00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. The 8th Grade Class Benefit will be Sunday. April 25. at 5:00 p.m. Baked potato bar. followed by entertainment from the church and school. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, pro­ vides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in iu<d around the Hastings area. Hours of operation arc Mon­ day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for an ap­ pointment at 945-2361 if you arc in need Donations of only clean and good quality items arc accepted during the business hours noted above. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHI RUH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a tn . Worship 11 a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 490*8 FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions' 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan k_______________ _ ______________ > BARRY CO. CHI RUH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor respondencc Course Special \ ideo senes "Does God Exist?” on Wednesday eve 7pm "Children at Risk ’ video series on Wednes day. March 24 and 31. 7 pm {repeat showing) Sunday. March 2b and April 4.5pm |______ Henrietta C. Corby______ | LAKE ODESSA- Henrietta C. Corby. 87, of 1138 Lakeview Drive, Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, April 17, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom March 21,1906 in Detroit, the daughter of Medard and Rose Beauvois. She was married to Justin Corby in Detroit, he preceded her in death May 21, 1976. Mrs. Corby and het husband managed the Carlton-Kenwood Hotel in Grand Rapids for several years. They moved to Like Odessa in 1969. She was a member of the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Corby is survived by her children: Gwendolyn and Paul Gee of Gaylord, Jacqulin Daniels of Howell, Justin and Norma Corby of Grand Rapids, Thomas and Noreen Corby of Lake Odessa; 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Beauvois and one sister, Mirth McComb. Rosary was recited Tuesday, April 20 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral Mass was celebrated April 21, at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Father Robert Gillespie as celebrant Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. I__________ Dorr E. Manning______ | BELLEVUE -Titteral services for Dorr E. Manning, 74, of 9850 Cox Road, Assyria Township, Bellevue, were held Wednesday, March 31, at the Shaw Funeral Home, Lehman Chapel, Bellevue. Mr. Manning died Monday, March 29, at his home. He had been ill since November. Mr. Manning was born in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, to Edward L. and Mabel (Jones) Manning. He had been a farmer all of his life and was also employed from 1945 to 1946 at the Kellogg Company and from 1975 to 1987, was a custodian at the Bellevue Middle School. He also did logging. He enjoyed gardening, working with his horses and taking wagon rides. He married the former Jean A. Schroder on October 9, 1947, in the Bellevue Baptist Church. She survives. Mr. Manning is survived by a daughter, Chris Johnson of Grand Rapids; a son, Dennis E. Manning of Assyria Township; two grand­ sons; a brother Marr Manning of Bellevue and a sister, Ivas .Endsley of Olivet He was prec eded in death by a brother, Burr Manning is 1983 and a sister, Ivah Thompson in 1980. Officiating at the service was Dr. David R. MacDonald of the Heritage Hills Bible Church and interment was in Wilcox Cemetery, Maple Grove Township. Memorial donations were made to the Herit­ age Hills Bible Church. I__ Evert Austin Steward_____ | CHARLOTTE - Evert Austin Steward, 89, of Charlotte, died Monday, April 19, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Steward was the Eaton County Treasur­ er from 1960to 1972, retiring in 1972 and wasa member of the former Vermontville School Board. He was a local fanner for many years and a former member of the Charlotte Kiwanis Cub. He also held membership in the Gresham United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of 59 years; three sons: Lowell (Octavia), of Eaton Rapids, Norman (Janet Lee) of Flagstaff, Arizona. Allan (Debra), of Charlotte; three daughters. Linda (Mrs. A.G.) Twitchell of Charlotte, Carol (Mrs. Richard) Noid of Berrien Springs, Margaret (Mrs. Larry) Hollenbeck of Hastings; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; brother. Dale (Dorothy) Steward of Lake Odessa; sister-in-law, Laura Steward of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 21 at the Pray Funeral Home, in Charlot­ te, with interment in Gresham Cemetery. The family has suggested memorial contri­ butions to the Gresham United Methodist Church or to the Maple Valley Memorial Scho­ larship Fund. Planning a weekend Garage Sale? Advertise it in the Banner Classifieds. Call 948-8051 I__ Leroy E. Kingsbury______ | DELTON - Leroy E. Kingsbury, 75, of 7093 Lammers Road, Delton, passed away Saturday, April 17. 1993 at home. Mr. Kingsbury was born on November 28, 1917 in Cloverdale. He graduated from DeltonKellogg High School in 1941. He was employed for Barry County Sanita­ tion and Sexton of Cedar Creek Cemetery with his brother Orville for several years. He loved to fish, hunt and garden. He was married to Lonnie Rowe on March 22, 1955. Mr. Kingsbury was preceded in death by parents: Orville and Viola (Goodacre) Kings­ bury; one brother, Ralph Kingsbury; two step­ sons: Francis and Ervin Lee Burton; step­ daughter, Dovie Tobey of Delton. Mr. Kingsbury is survived by his wife, Lonnie; two step-daughters: Mrs. Juanita Kingsbury of Delton, Mrs. Gledis DeVine of Delton; three step-sons, Kenneth Burton of Battle Creek; Ray Burton and Danny Burton, Jr., both of Delton; 37 step-grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; one brother, Orville Kingsbury of Delton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor George Stevenson officiating. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. | Kathryn Lewis________ | ARIZONA - Kathryn txwis, 92, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 15,1993 in Tucson, Arizona. Kathryn was born on December 29,1900 in Hastings, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (McPharlin) Lewis ' She was a secretary for a mortgage company in Hastings for several years. She moved to Tucson in 1969. Kathryn Lewis is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 23 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Father Charles H. Fischer offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. I Betty J. Arentz I HASTINGS - Betty J. Arentz, 59. of Bedford Road, Hastings, passed away Satur­ day, April 17 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Arentz was born on February 4,1934 in Rockhill, South Carolina, the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Phillips) Steele. She attended school in Charlotte, North Carolina. She moved to Irving Township, Barry County in 1961. She was employed for Keeler Brass for three years, Middleville Hotel for 10 years, former Hastings Provincal House for 17 years and currently was working as a private nurses aide. Mrs. Arentz is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Pattie) Marcusse of Hastings, Delores Velte of Middle Lake, Hastings, Mrs. Robert (Sherry) Pyzynski of Owensboro. Kentucky, Mrs. Harold (Ellen) Brewer, Barlow Lake, Middleville, Mrs. Arley (Mary) Todd III of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, one great­ granddaughter; mother, Gertrude Cramer of Hastings; two brothers, William Steele of South Carolina, Glenn Steele of North Caroli­ na; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Steele in 1991. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 21 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial was at Dowl­ ing Cemetery. Michael R. Gonser INDIANA - Michael R. Gonser, 37, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 18. 1993. Mr. Gonser was bom on May 22, 1955 in Lansing. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Gonser in 1962 and his infant son, Thomas Gonser in 1982. Surviving are his mother and step-father Maxine and Vernon Hines of Sunfield; four children, Michael, Jamie, Joni, and Joseph Gonser; three brothers, Harold (Karen) Gonser of California, Terry (Darlene) Gonser of Avil­ la, Indiana and Larry (Judy) Gonser of Nashvil­ le; sister, Karen (Randy) Stine of Auburn, Indiana; step-brother, Bud (Marge) Hines of Lansing; two step-sisters, Pati (Dan) McGinn of Lansing, and Sue (Claude) Pangbom of Perry. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel with Pastor Cathy Vessecchia officiat­ ing. Burial was in the Sunfield Cemetery. For those wishing, contributions may be made in care of the family. Wende Elizabeth Lusk DELTON - Wende Elizabeth Lusk, 20, of 13024 Jones Road, Delton, passed away Monday, April 19, 1993 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Miss Lusk was bom on April 20, 1972 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Thomas and Shane (Bordine) Lusk. She was raised in the Mill Lake area of Barry County and attended Pleasantview Elementary School and Hastings High School, graduating in 1991 from Harper Creek High School. She was currently attend­ ing Kellogg Community College. She was planning to be married to Mark Alan Lancaster of Nashville on May 22, 1993. Miss Lusk was presently employed at Mey­ er’s in Battle Creek. She was a member of The Church of the Nazarene, Battle Creek Community Chorus, Battle Creek Hunt Club, former member of Hastings and Harper Creek High School Choirs. Miss Lusk is survived by mother and step­ father, Shane and Joseph Albert of Delton; father and step-mother, Tom and Sue Lusk of Ceresco; three step-brothers, John Albert of Hastings, Eric Hinds of Lexington, Kentucky, Steven Elscy of Ceresco; step-sister, Jill Hinds of Ceresco; half brother, Darrin Lusk of Cere­ sco; half sister, Ashley Lusk of Battle Creek; maternal grandmother, Lizzie Angell of Battle Creek, maternal grandmother Garen MackayCampbell of Battle Creek; paternal grand­ father, Cloyce Lusk of Battle Creek; steppaternal grandparents, Harrison and Luella LaPointe of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; fiance, Mark Alan Lancaster of Nashville; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Alcy Lusk on April 16, 1993. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cheff Center in Augusta. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. I__________ Leslie J. Sweeney_______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Leslie J. Sweeney, 97, of Middleville, passed away Wednesday, April 14,1993 at Springbrook Manor, Grand Rapids. Mr. Sweeney was born on February 22,1896 at Antrim County, Central Lake, the son of Pal and Hattie (Geary) Sweeney. He was married to Marie Welsh in 1935 at East Jordan, Central Lake. He was self employ­ ed. general labor. Mr. Sweeney is survived by one son, Leslie L. Sweeney of Middleville; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 16 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Dwight Hostetler officiating. Burial was at Southern Cemetery, Central Lake, Michigan. | Gerald W. Kidder | ATLANTA - Gerald W. Kidder, 52, of Atlanta, died Monday, April 5, 1993 at Gaylord. He was bom in Hastings on February 26, 1941, and married Jane Osgerby in Atlanta oft October 23. 1971. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked in forestry and golf course mainte­ nance at Wilderness Valley Golf Course until ill health forced his retirement. A resident of Atlanta for 25 years, he was a member of VFW Post 9489 arid attended Big Rock Congregational Church. Surviving are his wife, Jane; children, Julie (Mrs. Tom) Morton of Atlanta, Jay (Stephanie) of Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jill Kidder of Atlanta, and Michelle (Mrs. Larry) Haywood of Middleville, Linette Rodriequez of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren, Austin, Shelby and Ryan Kidder, Melissa Morton, Earl Sockow, Elizabeth Morton, and Josh and Lisa Haywood; sister, Judy (Mrs. William) Taylor of Grant; seven brothers. James, Lynn, Daryl, Mark, and Jeff Kidder, all of Florida, Ronnie Kidder of Hastings, and Leonard Kidder of Freeport. He was preceded in death by a brother, David, and his father, Joseph. The funeral was held April 8 at Green Funer­ al Home, Atlanta, with Reverend Jeff Meyers officiating. Burial w'as in Briley Township Cemetery. [_______ Clayton H. Veen_______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Clayton H. Veen. 71, of Barlow Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 1993. Surviving are his wife, June A. Veen; his children, Al and Sandra Goodin, Marc and Beverly Veen, Scoti and Cara Veen, Dennis and Ellen Buursma, Darlene Veen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger Kramer, sisters, Walter and Florence Rietsma, Gordon and June Heerma, Elmer and Mary Lou Veen, Don and Connie Veen. Respecting Cayton’s wishes, private family services were held. Burial was at Coman Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 7 Social News^. MacLeays to mark 50th anniversary Osbun-Mann vows exchanged Friends of Dick and Jean (Juanita) MacLeay would like to have friends and relatives join them in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. April 24. from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Grace Wesleyan Church Hall. 1302 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. Dick and Jean request no gifts, just a visit. Mary Peterson to celebrate 80th The children of Mary Peterson will honor her 80th birthday with an open house Satur­ day. April 24. from I to 4 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House. 315 W. Center. Hastings. Relatives and friends are invited to share in the celebration. No gifts, please. Durkee-Gunnett to be wed May 22 Deane and Sharon Durkee of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lee Ann. to Jeffrey David Gunnett. son of Keith and Liz Gunnett of Schoolcraft and Jim and Carolyn Allan of Reston. Va. Lee Ann and Jeff are both employed by Sherwin-Williams. Lee Ann is the district Elizabeth M. Osbun and Rodney R. Mann were united in marriage on Feb. 6 al Parmalee United Methodist in Middleville. The bride was given in marriage by her brother. Gerald Osbun of Elma. Wash. She was attended by Sue Maslowski of Sun City. Ariz., and Connie Kullander of Seward. Alaska. The bestman was Rick Janosc and the usher was Gai) Williams both of Middleville. Parents of the couple are Mrs. Lois Osbun of Middleville and the late Duane Osbun. and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mann of Foust Grove. Ove. The couple will nuke their home in Ket­ chikan. Alaska. Pelfreys to celebrate 40th wedding anniversary Montague-Pratt to be wed Aug. 14 Harley and Glenda Pelfrey will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Friday. April 30. There will be an open house in their honor Saturday. May I. al Riverbend Hall. 333 W. Slate St.. Hastings, from 4 to 8 p.m. The couple were married April 30. 1953. in Rome. Ga. They have two sons. Harley (Cecil) Jr., his wife Sue and their son. Max­ well. of Lake Odessa; and Bill J. and wife. Lori, of Woodland. Friends and relatives are invited to the open house. Anderson-Hammond speak wedding vows Jon Dewey Anderson and Laura Ann Ham­ mond were married on Oct. 17. 1992. in the Dowling Country Chapel. Bridal attendants were maid of honor Shan­ non Williams. Anna Liceaga. Karen Snyder and Amy Haywood. Groomsmen were best man Tim Tebo. Kevin Anderson. Greg Parker and Martin Little. Flower girl was Kristen Norris, cake cutlers were Kelly Norris and Phoebe Williams, and ring bearer was Daven Winans. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Williams, and ushers were Chris Hammond. Chad Howes, and Armstrongs to mark golden anniversary Ted and Phylis Armstrong will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. May 1. from I to 4 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 912 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. The Armstrongs have three children. Ted and Karol of Vineland. N.J., Tom and Mary of Ann Arbor. Kathy and Ned Swift of Lowell. MI and five grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to share the occasion with them. They request no gifts. Brian Anderson. Jon and Laura visited the Caribbean on a seven-day Norwegian cruise for their GIRL, Alexis Rae Ann. bom March 23 at 8:44 to Heather and Scott Wolcott. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 1 oz. and 20*4 inches long. BOY, Andrew Lee Carlson, bom March 24 al 8:02 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carlson and brother Larry Jay. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2*4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Torri Renee, bom March 25 at 3:09 p.m. to Michelle and Willie Barry. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Lindsey JoAnn. bom March 26 at 8:28 a.m. to Denise and Eldon Grubb. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 3M ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Daniel Jose, bom March 28 at 7:10 a.m. to Rachael Ransom. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 3'4 ozs. and 20'^ inches long. from the Army. They have two children. Ron and Cheryl, and five grandchildren. An open house will be held at the K of C Hall on West State Road on Sunday. May 2. from 1 to 5 p.m. Il will be hosted by their children and families and Gladys and Hank Gibson. To enjoy the company of family and friends is the only gift the couple requests. Dennis-Mills to wed in August Bill and Pat Dennis and Jeanne Mills are pleased to announce ti e engagement of their children. Brian Dennis and Shilo Mills. Brian is a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School and Shilo will be graduating this June. An August wedding is being planned. Class of 1963 plans reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1963 will have its 30<h reunion Saturday. July 17. Information about tghe following class members is being sought: Judy (Allerding)Shields. Mike Allerding. Star (Bachelder) Smelker. Bea (Danku) Cole. Frank File. Mary Fisher. Ron Gerald. Roger Gould. Ken Granfors. Dave Heacock. Gor­ don Hoffman. Anita (Kitchen) Adams. Alice McDonald. James Myers. Peggy (O’Neill) Louden. Gwen (Spencer) Winans. Jeff Spoon. Ralph Tuttle and Sharon (Williams) Hause. Those with information are asked to call 945-2443. 945-2318. 945-5573 or 945-4051 or to write to Class of 1963.903 South Hayes. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Smart borrowing begins at home. ( Area Birth Announcements: 9¥i Don and Peg Doolittle will celebrate their golden anniversary April 28. They were married in Syracuse, N.Y.. on April 28. 1943. during Don’s first leave home Announcement is made of the engagement of Keri Sue Howlett and Kin Belka, both of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mn. Lawrence Howlett Jr. of Dowling. The groom-to-be is the son of Penny Col­ lison of Kalamazoo and Ronald Belka of Wayland. Keri Sue Howlett is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Learn ’N Play Day Care Center in Hastings. Kirk Belka attended Wayland Union Schools and is employed at O.W. Larson Co. of Grand Rapids. A June 19. 1993, wedding is being planned. honeymoon. GIRL, Michelle Martha, bom March 24 at 10:12 p.m. to Christine and Scott BeBeau. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. ozs. and 21 Vt inches long. Doolittles to celebrate 50 years together Mr. and Mrs. Albert “Pete” Montague of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughtei. Sharon Marie, to Keith Alan Pratt, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Pratt of Caledonia. Sharon is a 1975 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1992 graduate of Davenport Col­ lege of Baltic Creek. She is employed by Lex­ ington Suites Hotel of Grand Rapids. Keith is a 1984 graduate of Owosso High School and a 1986 graduate of Baker College of Owosso. He is employed by 21st Century Tax and Bookkeeping of Grand Rapids. They will be united in marriage on Aug. 14. 1993. BOY, Jeffrey David, bom March 28 at 5:45 p.m. to Deborah and David Jackson. Mid­ dleville. weighing 6 lbs . 8 ozs. and 19 inches long BOY, Jordan Robert, bom March 29 at 9:49 a.m. to Brenda and Michael LaPraine. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 7 *4 ozs. and 19 in­ ches long. BOY, Christofer James, bom March 30 at 2:04 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Thomas Morton. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20'/? inches long. GIRL, Kelly Jo. bom April 1 al 12:08 p.m. to Wes and Kim Wood. Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs.. 2M ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Sara Michelle, daughter of Bernie and Katherine Kuzava and sister to Jonathon, bom April 4 at 9:23 a m. at St. Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Lynsey Sue is the proud sister of Harley James, bom April 9 at 9:31 a.m. to Angie and Tim Miller. Delton, weighing 8 lbs . IU ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Bom April 9 at 9:35 a.m. to Dawn Ricketts. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Zackary Allan, bom April 2 at 11:39 a.m. to Cheryl Darling and Scot Baird, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 5M ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Benjamin Robert, bom at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on March 3. 1993 at 5:46 p.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 19 in­ ches long. His parents are Kimberly (Cross) and Dennis Hulsebos of Grand Rapids. MI. GIRL, Taylor Danielle, bom March 19. 1993 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids, weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. Welcomed into the world at birth by her dad. sisters. Sheila and Rachel, her grandparents and uncle. Proud parents are Douglas and Kelley Carpenter. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! When it makes sense to borrow, getting a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan Is the best way to take advantage of today's low interest rates. Because a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan makes it possible for you to save by consolidating your automobile loans, personal loans, and credit card debts into one, easy-to-manage monthly payment. Or, it can help you buy the things you need at considerable savings. For a limited time, your Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan comes with no closing costs.* And no annual fees. Plus, the Interest may be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor). To apply for your home equity loan... Stop in at any Hastings City Bank office. Or call. Sunk Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 ’ 795-3338 * 763-9418 ’ 852-0790 ' 891-0010 ' 792-6201 ^Lender’"19 Member fdic (•Closing colts are waived when the stalo equaiuod value of your home can be used tn place of the normally required appraisal As of March 29th. the current APR BOO. maximum APR 18 00 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 22, 1993 Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN CmwUm) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Dofoult ho* boon mode in •ho condition* of o mortgoge modo by RANDY I. FLAUNT ond SAMANTHA A. FLAUNT. HUSBAND AND WIFE to Eachongo Finonciol Corporation, o Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated October 25 1966 ond recorded on October 26. 1988, in Libor 474. on pogo 281 BARRY County Record*. Michigan, ond assigned by said Mortgogoo to MIAMI VALLEY BANK an Ohio Corporation by on assignment doled Oc'ober 26 1988. ond recorded on November 16. 1988. in Liber 475, on page 354 BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND-EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 10,100 Dollar* ($40,864.10). In­ cluding interest ot 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in »oid mor tgoge ond the statute in »uch ca»e mode ond pro­ vided notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 11:00 o clock A.m., on Moy 27. 1993. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as Property located in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 27 rod* south of the Center of Sec­ tion 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 6 Rods Thence East 20 rods, thence North 6 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 33 rods south of the center of section I. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 2 Rods, thence East 20 Rods, thence North 2 Rods to the place of beginning. The .edemplion period shall be of 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted: April 5. 1993 MIAMI VALLEY BANK AN Ohio Corporation. BORNSTEIN WISHNOW 1 SCHNEIDERMAN Attorneys. 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Sto. 1040 Southfield. Mi 48075 (5/13) File No. V3-21126-IE Estate of OWEN R. SALISBURY. Deceased. Social Security No. 382 26-0236 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 9924 Norris Road. Dolton. Michigan 49046 dated 09/05/86. An instrument dated 07/09/85 has boon admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal representative. Mary A. Salisbury. 9924 Norris Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. ALISTAIR J. H. SMITH (P26690) 249 Cooley Street Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 (616) 349-3700 0/22) Filo No. 93-21118-IE Estate of LARRY DONALD COOK Deceased. Social Security No. 384-36-1600 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy bo barred or all foctod by the following: The decedent whose last known address was 10542 Pleasant Lake Rood. Dolton. Michigan 49046 died March 19. 1993. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred representative. Dolores Cook. 10542 Pleasant Lake Road. Dolton. Michigan 49046. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. NELSON E PELLETIER (P23219) Gemrich. Moser. Bowser. Fette ond Lohrmonn 222 South Westnedge Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 (616382-1030 (4/22) State •< MctagM Sth tadktel QradkCaart Caaaty of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 93-180-CH 220 West State St. County Courthouse Hastings. Ml 49058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Including Frances Briggs, her heirs, devisees ond/or assign* whose address/whereabouts are unknown. Your Interest in the real estate in the Township of Thornoppie. Barry County. Michigan, described below moy be barred or affected by this low suit. TAKE NOTICE 1. You and the State ol Michigan ore being sued in the Barry County Circuit Court by Charles Pullen and Barbara Jo Pullen. 2. You have 28 days from the date of publication of this notice to filo an answer with the court ond servo a copy on the other party or to take other lawful action. 3. H you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment moy bo entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 4. The complaint of Charles and Barbara Jo Pullon is to Quiet title lo certain real property and demands that any and all rights, title and interest of Francos her heirs, devisee* and/or assigns bo released and/or terminated in the real property described below: Town 4 North. Range 10 West, commence in center highway 40 rods Southwest lino Section 26. thence Northwest along highway 8 rods 6 feet for beginning, thence West to river. Notffy along river to a point West o' point in highway 29 rods Southeast from intersection with North Section line, thence East to said point, thenco Southeaster­ ly along said highway to beginning. Section 26. 1 % acres. Dated: April 8. 1993. William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9996 (5/6) REGISTRATION NOTICE to The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following Cities and Townships who Is not already registered may register with their respective Clerk on Monday, May 3,1993, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote In the Special State Election to be held on June 2, 1993. CLERKS: DENA A. MILLER ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 10570 M-66 NASHVILLE. Ml 48073 PHONE (616) 756-3410 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 4205 DAVIDSON RD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-9304 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP CLERK 2570 OSBORNE RD. DELTON. Ml 49048 PHONE (616) 671-5653 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 JUNIA JARVIE CASTLETON TWP CLERK 1954 PRICE RD.. BOX 715 NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-0830 BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 SHIRLEY R. CASE HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S. WALL LAKE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 HOME (616) 945-5722 OFFICE (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD. DOWLING, Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 RSVP too expensive1 for elderly gentleman Dear Ann I wifeir: After reading your column about people who don’t have the decency to R.S.V.P. to invitations. I decided to share ths story with you. A group of elderly gentlemen were talking about the invitations to an upcoming wedding of a distant relative. One of the men. who was of German descent, told the others that he had decided not to attend the wedding. When ask­ ed why. he replied that he simply could not af­ ford the kind of present the couple had requested. His two cronies tried lo figure out exactly what he meant but were unable to make sense of it. The old German fellow finally told them that his invitation had a card in it saying "R.S.V.P." - and to him that meant Real Silver Vedding Presents. I’ve had fun retelling this story and hope you enjoy it. too. - Paula in Si. Louis Dear Paula: I certainly did! Thanks for passing it on. File No. 92-547-PD Hon. Richard M. Shuster NORBERT R. MROZINSKI. Plaintiff. JEWRY SLAGTER D/B/A MAIN STREET AUTO. Defandont. Stephanie S. Fekkos (P43549) Attorney for Plaintiff SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 _________ NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S. NORRIS RD. DELTON, Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 An Order. doted April 13. 1993. having boon granted against the above named Defendant, re­ quiring him to show cause before this Court on April 29. 1993. at 2:30 p.m.. why he should not be punished, os for contempt, for hi* alleged miscon­ duct in foiling to provide forwarding address and employment information as Ordered at the Hear­ ing ct February 18. 1993. and that Defendant ha* the ability and capacity to purge himseH of this contempt by appearing at the Hearing on April 29. 1993, of 2 30 p.m. in the Circuit Courtroom at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan. IT IS ORDERED that Defendant shall hove until April 29. 1993, to purge himself of any contempt herein by bringing himself ond the required Infor­ mation to the offices of SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER into full compliance of the order of this BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2561 HEATH R0. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK Court dated February 18. 1993. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that should Defendant remain in contempt for the period of ten (10) day* immediately following April 29. 1993. he shall be committed to the custody of the Barry County Sheriff for a period of thirty (30) days confinement in the Barry County Jail. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a warrant of com­ mitment shall issue on April 29. 1993. if necessary, to carry this order into effect. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by: Stephanie S. Fekkes SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (4-22) (616) 945-3495 156 S. MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N. BRIGGS RD. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 To receive an absent votrr ballot contact your township or city clerk TIMES Dear Ann Landers: An attractive man 1 worked with in a hospital pharmacy was dumped by his fiancee. He caught her in bed with another man. I knew “Glen” was hur­ ting and tried to help. We ate lunch together every day amd spent hours after work in his car talking. We are both shy and never became intimate. When Glen was transferred to a city 100 miles away. I was devastated. We were separated for six months, and I really missed him. When he came home for a weekend I was thrilled. Glen docked his sailboat and in­ vited me aboard. We kissed for the first time, and I was in seventh heaven. We ended up making love all night. It was wonderful. 1 visited him several times after that, and everything was terrific. Two months ago, when 1 went to see Glen, it was as if he had turned into a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He opened a window from the se­ cond story, dumped a pail of water on my head and yelled. "Leave me alone!" I was terribly upset and couldn't understand what was wrong. He screamed at me to go away. I said. "I'm not leaving until you tell me what's wrong. ” Then he called the police and tried to have me arrested for trespassing. I’ve known Glen's family for years. 1 don’t want lo give up on him. He's very sensitive man and gets hurt easily. I believe his odd behavior is related to his exgirlfriend. I’ve let some time go by. written and called, but he refuses to talk to me. My friends say he’s crazy and I should forget him. but 1 can’t. Glen is special, and I love him. We were so close. Am I hoping for too much? Should I persist, or is it time to give up? - In Pain in Kinston, N.C. Dear Kinston: Glen’s erratic behavior sug­ gests that he is mentally ill. My advice is to leave him alone. Apparently your presence makes him angry, and he could become violent. P.S. I’m afraid that night on the boat meant a kN more to you than it did to him. Too bad. MTMCMCUVT DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD. SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 OTHER Erratic behavior may suggest mental illness Legal Notices SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD. NASHVILLE. Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-1859 REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Ann Landers BY Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Advice given on twins "getting along" Dw Ann Landen: Here’s how we kept the peace in our family. Our twins were 7 years old when we adopted them. I made a rule that before they could hit each other they had to come to me and get permission. By the time they had aired their grievances, and I listened to both sides, they weren’t mad anymore. Pass it on. - Hope. Idaho Dear Hope: My twin and 1 rarely hit each other but when we did. our parents separated us. which was the worst punishment of all. until we begged lo be together again Clipping offered for Secretary's Day Dear Ann Lawlers: This column was ihc talk of the office when you ran it a while back. I clipped it out and meant to send it on with a request for a re-run on Secretary's Day. but I never got around to it in time. This year it’s going into the mail for sure. Thanks a heap. Alice in Springfield Dear Alice: Here it is. I like it too. Thanks for asking. Why I Fired My Secretary 1 woke up early feeling depressed because it was my birthday, and 1 thought. "I’m another year older." but decided not to dwell on it. So I showered and shaved, knowing when 1 went down to breakfast my wife would greet me with a big kiss and say. "Happy birthday, dear.” AU smiles. I went into breakfast, and there sat my wife reading the newspaper as usual. She didn’t say one word. So 1 got myself a cup of coffee and thought. "Oh well, she forgot. The kids will be down in a few minutes, they will sing ‘Happy Birthday* and have a nice gift for me." There 1 sat, enjoying my coffee, and I waited. Finally (he kids came ruru.ing into the kitchen yelling, "Give me a slice of toast! I’m late! Where is my coat? I’m going to miss the bus!" Feeling more depressed then ever, I left for the office. When I walked in. my secretary greeted me with a great big smile and a cheerful, "Happy Birthday, boss." She then asked if she could get me some coffee. Her remembering my birthday made me feel a whole lot better. Later in the morning, my secretary knocked on my office door and said. "Since it’s your birthday, why don't we have lunch together?" Thinking it would make me feel better, I said. "That's a good idea." So we locked up the office, and since it was my birthday. I said. "Why don’t we drive out of town and have lunch in the country, instead of going to the usual place?" So we drove out of town and went to a linle out-of-the-way inn and had a couple of martinis and a nice lunch. We started driving back to town when my secretary said. “Why don't we go by my place, and I will fix you another martini?" It sounded like a good idea, since we didn't have much to do in the office. So we went to her apartment and she fixed some martinis. After a while, she said. "If you will excuse me. I think I will slip into something more comfortable." and she left the room. In a few minutes, she opened her bedroom door and came out carrying a big birthday cake. Following her were my wife and all my kids. And there I sat with nothing on but my socks. Physical drive and matter of general health Dear Ann Landers: This is for that 70-year-old woman whose partners were unable to perform and who said she was "unfulfilled." When a man's hair goes, his hearing disap­ pears. his legs cannot hold him up. his teeth fall out and his eyes can't see beyond his nose, it’s physical. But when his batury goes dead, it’s PSYCHOLOGICAL????? Give us a break. Ann. - Huntsville Dear Hunts: Age is only a number, some 70-year-old men have been over that prover­ bial hill for a decade, while others in their 80s are rarin’ to go. It depends on the condition of general health and the degree of motivation. at Gem the Day: On Winston Churchill’s 82nd birthday, a young photographer told him. "I hope I may have the privilege of tak­ ing your picture again when you are 100." Churchill replied. "No reason why you shouldn’t if you continue to look after your health." Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers ’ new booklet. "How to Make Friends and S'op Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) Copyright 1 Creston Syndicate, Inc. 993 [ Lake Odessa News: Sixteen ladies and one gentlemen had lunch together at Bob’s Family Restaurant in honor of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Murray (Susie) Hansbargcr. April 13 also marked the birth­ day of Vicki (Barnes) Benham, who attended the lunch. A crowd of ladies from many churches of the Lakewood area and a bit beyond attended the Lenten morning service at Woodland United Methodist Church April 7. A soloist and a duet from the Lakewood High School music department pleased their audience with appropriate music for the season. Helen Reesor introduced the speaker, Shirley Graham of Clarksville, who attends Bowne Center UMC and is a member of the district team of Grand Rapids district UMW. Her program was "We Have Hope — Just Because He Lives." Her continuous slide show with background music was a delight to the ear and eye. as was her message. Her slides showed the change of seasons on coun­ try roads and many scenes of larger-than-life crosses and nativity scenes. A breakfast was served in the dining room after the program. Death came April 12 in Lansing to Moneita Rock of Portland. She had lived to the age of 86. She was born in Lake Odessa to Andrew and Carrie (Rheahm) Dirr. Her children are Betty Sharp of Ionia, Ronald of Portland and Duane of Battle Creek. Services were at the Neller Chapel. Portland, with Fr. Reginato of St. Patrick’s church officiating. Burial was in Portland cemetery. Tom Davis of Holt, son-in-law of Marvin and Ruth Shanks, has been selected as one of 80 out of 1.000 nominees who will be at Leesburg. Va.. in June for a national educa­ tional reform summit. The conference is sponsored by the RJR Nabisco Foundation. Tom was selected because of his work to im­ prove academic performance at Holt High School, where he is principal. The panelists will present examples of successful restructur­ ing efforts. He and wife Paula have children Lance and Cara. An exciting announcement at the most re­ cent meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society came from Vice President Tom Pickens. For months work has been done by Richard Heaven and others at Clarksville to verify that Larry Scoville, who settled in Campbell Township and prospered, was truly an officer in the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Masonic order. His home, built on Nash Highway just north of the village, is still a showplace, home of today’s Designs Galore. Proper commemoration and placement of a marker at the Clarksville cemetery will take place during the Clarksville Homecoming/Ox Roast Aug. 14 with certainly a Civil War display and possibly a re-enactment. Pickens reported that Missouri sent military units to both the North and South. The southern gentleman was a cavalry officer. Rea) estate transfers include those of Phil and Jane McClelland to Stephen and Avis Bauer; Charles and Mary Vroman of Donald and Virginia Speck; Dennis and Regina Vandecar to Daniel and Kammie Laney of Clarksville; Charles and Rebecca Flowers of Clarksville to Carl and Amy Piper of Clarksville. Lake Odessa Chapter 315. Order of the Eastern Star, will have its Friendship Night Friday. April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. This is an open evening. The Woodland Gospel Quartet will be the entertainer. On Sunday. April 25. Calvary Grace Brethren Church on 84th Street near Freeport Avenue in Bowne Township will be host for any who wish to see the movie "Sheffey” a story of an old fashioned revival. Sponsoring congregations include First Baptist of Sebewa, L.O. Grace Brethren. Lakewood Baptist. Living Gospel, all of Lake Odessa, along with Clarksville Bible. Clarksville Wesleyan. Pleasant Valley U.B. besides six Saranac churches, Elmdale Nazarene and Old Time Methodist on Whitneyville road. The same film will be shown at 4 p.m. at Galilee Baptist at Saranac. The Calvary showing will be at 6:30 p.m. On May 11. the Eastern Star No. 315 will hold its regular meeting at the Temple. On Wednesday, May 12. the Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Church will hold its monthly meeting at 1:30. Two earlier meetings had to be cancelled because of foul weather. Joan Prentiss and Janice Kenyon were among the many relatives and friends who ?•tended the 25th anniversary of their niece, Barbara (Gilliland) and husband Mac Bosworth on Sunday afternoon al Fellowship Hall. Rena Broe. Marvin and Ruth Shanks were hosts to Alethian members April 13 in the church lounge. Fred Wiselogle showed films he had taken on his early movie camera on visits to Lake Odessa in the 1930s. His films showed those present what the village looked like when they were young or (in come cases) before they lived here. A radio announcement gave local residents the news on last weekend that the D & C Stores are closing all 36 locations. This will be a real blow to the retail scene on Fourth Avenue. In addition to the notions and housewares that most variety stores carry, the local D & C stock of dry goods was especially important since the closing of William Department store several years ago. Many times townspeople have commented that they hunted stores in Grand Rapids or Hastings for an item and then found what they wanted right downtown here. In earlier yean. Charles Morrice was a manager and also Herbert Bux­ ton. Nancy Sauers is the current manager. James Baker of Grand Ledge was also a manager after Mr. Buxton. A major expan­ sion of the build’ng in the 1960s made it possi­ ble for greatly increased stock, both in quanti­ ty and variety. The company is based in Stockbridge. A few months ago. several un­ profitable stores were closed. Lake Odessa’s store seemed to do a thriving business. Four from Lake Odessa and Woodland at­ tended the annual meeting of the Governmen­ tal Employees' Credit Union at the Ionia High School cafeteria Saturday evening with a din­ ner served before the business meeting. A membership committee is now in place at each of the school systems in the county, and in other governmental units. The assets of the C.U. exceed $11 million. There are more than 4.000 members serving county govern­ ment. townships, schools, the five prisons, DNR and other stale agencies, as well as federal employees �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME~ “Bug Dope" ; '; Summer in Woodland: 1927 Sift tome of this on your potatoes, Cucumhers, Squash, Pumpkins and Melons. !1 ; COAL [ by Catherine Lucas One day when I was having lunch in the Woodland Townchousc. Mrs. Spitzlcy came to my table and laid an old yellowed paper beside me. She said. ‘ Would you like to have this?" and without even looking at it, I said, “Thank you." She told me she had found it when she cleaned a cabinet in the building. It was a copy of “The Woodland News” dated July 14, 1927. That was a few months before I was bom. Although the paper is not as dry and brittle as some lhat are stored in the Woodland Township Library, tt looks and feels like it is over 65 years old. The section about Woodland newspapers in the Woodland History 1837-1987 starts with a little poem which states the policy of the newspaper published here in early years. Here is the poem and the article, as written by Catherine Arnott: Newspapers Who is teaching, who is wed Who is ill and who is dead. Who is coming, who is going. What is happening worth the knowing. Give us facts or gives us clues. Pointers for the Woodland News. The Woodland News, appeared in its first incarnation in January. 1888, as a mini-paper, consisting of one page in the Nashville News. The contest were mostly advertisements, some local, some not. but there was also occa­ sional gossip printed by the page's editor, the Woodland lawyer, C.S. "Vena" Palmerton. In the Sept. 27. 1889. issue of the Nashville paper, a notice announced that the Woodland news page was now defunci, as a real Woodland paper was starting up under the charge of Lloyd C. Feighner. In that year and a half, the Nashville News* circulation in the Woodland area had gone from 121 to 200. Palmerton went on to serve as the Woodland local correspondent for other area papers. “Here is the Woodland News, new, and yet not entirely new, either; simply outgrown." With these words, Lloyd C Feighner began his own page in the history of Woodland. Feighner had learned the printer's trade in the office of the H .tilings Home Journal in 1885, when he was 18, and by the time he left the Journal in 1887 had held the position of foreman for a year. In August 1887, he went west to Council Bluffs. Iowa, where he work­ ed on the Nonpareil, and then across the river on the Omaha Bee. In February 1889 he returned to his home town of Nashville, to work as foreman on the News there, of which his brother Len was the editor and proprietor. It was Len Feighner who began publishing the Woodland paper, perhaps as a welcome­ home present for Lloyd, for the first issue ap­ peared in October 1889. and Lloyd Feighner became its manager during the same month. After a year he was its owner. The first copy of the Woodland news was printed on Oct. 17, 1889, at an office established for it over the Exchange Bank. Subscriptions to the paper cost $1 a year. The News was typical of small town papers of the day; the inside four pages, the “boilerplate." contained international and na­ tional news items; this section was printed elsewhere and shipped to Woodland, where the outer four pages of local news and adver­ tising was added by the News editor. The Woodland News maintained a low pro­ file. Its editor avoided the scandals which neighboring Nashville's editor, a rabid Republican named Omo Strong, seemed to at­ tract. One year, for example. Strong shot his wife's lover, a Dr. Foote, in the leg. Subscriptions increased steadily, and a year after its inception the Detroit Evening News called the Woodland News "the best newspaper published in any town of the size anywhere. ’’ In these early days of newspaper­ ing the Woodlanders lovvd to write as well as write about: the "East Woodland" local col­ umnist for the Lake Odessa Wave was voted best of the locals in a readers' poll taken in 1891. Newspaper editing could be a dangerous business. Small town paper editors often took on the responsibility of personifying a par­ ticular political viewpoint, and such in­ dividualizing could lead to fights. Mart Laird, of Woodbury, took issue with an opinion ex­ pressed by Len Feighner and took the train to Woodland to beat the News editor up. Feighner hid out and refused to show his face until the last Woodbury train had gone for the day The particular bane of every small-town editor's existence was the borrowing of newspapers: in the early years, every paid subscription counted for a lot. The Woodland News was not adverse to using scare tactics in order to get subscribers. "Bacteria may be transmitted through newspapers." wrote Feighner. only half-kidding, in the midst of a serious diphtheria epidemic in 1893. “Don’t borrow of your neighbor, as it may be the death of yourself and family. Subscribe." In February 1895. Uoyd Feighner sold the News to the Weber Brothers, and they printed the paper for the next two years. In January 1897. it was bought by Charles F Grozinger Grozinger printed his first issue on Jan. 29. and was editor of the News for the next 30 years. During his tenure it was published in the corner building known forever after as the News office, located at the corner of Main and Broadway where the gas station stands today. Grozinger provided the community with a fine weekly paper, a source of news for the readers and an opportunity for the merchants to advertise their wares. Charles Grozinger died on Oct. 22, 1927. after suffering a heart attack while on business in Nashville After his death, his estate hired various publishers for a while. Ken W. Brendel was one of those to take it over. Its last publisher was James R. Meadows, in 1937. The equipment was then sold, part to L.H. Bird and the rest to Charles Geiger of Freeport. Glenn Farthing bought the building and lore it down for his new gas station in 1937. This July 1927 issue would have been printed the last few months Charles Grozinger was publisher and editor, as he died in Oc­ tober of that year. This was a weekly newspaper published on Thursdays, and according to a note in the up­ per right hand comer of the front page, the subscription price was $1.50 a year. It did not say if that was mailed, hand delivered, or picked up al the newspaper office. The upper left hand comer of the front page was a bold print notice "Free Movie Pictures — on Main Street — Tuesday evening, July 19.” Under the masthead, the paper said in large print "This paper is devoted to the best in­ terests of the local community." There was an article at the top of the front page about two school trustees being re­ elected for another three-year term. Dean Davenport and Lawrence L. Faul. Il said the tax was set at the same as the previous year, and that $22,000 would be raised for Woodland schools that year. The Nead School District again had voted down a proposal for bonding $7,000 with which to build a school building. The article said that the district probably would send their students to another district, and hoped it would be Woodland again. It stated that Woodbury students were till being sent to Woodland. Under church news for Sunday, July 17, on the same page, the pastor for South Woodland Brethren was Harley V. Townsend, and his notice said, "Train your auto to take you to the House of Worship first on Sunday. If you are not attending worship elsewhere, you will be welcome here." The church section listed two Methodist churches and Mrs. Ruth Niethamer was the superintendent of Sunday School at Woodland Methodist. E.J. Nast was pastor at Zion Lutheran, which had Sunday school at 9 a.m.. the main service at 10 a.m. and Luther League al 7 theirs, a dressmaker wanting work, barred rock pullets from a good laying strain for sale by Clifton Sawdy. two-month-old White Rock cockerels for breeding purposes from ex­ cellent slock for sale, a lOO-acre farm and a “good plane" which is somewhat mysterious today. Was it a tool for wood work, a flying vehicle or some other item to be called a "good plane” with no further explanation? The second column had an interesting arti­ cle about the dry spell being broken and said "the risk shower Tuesday noon had a little rain in it." Later the article stated, “This was ? | The best may be had at the lowest prices. PLACE YOUR ORDER TO-DAY! :: :: :: We wish to announce that the new cleaner has been installed. This machine cleans brain faster and better, thus enabling us to offer the HIGHEST MARKET PRICES for your ferain. :: Smith Bros,, Velte & Co, ! ! Cleaner Installed John Dell, Manager :: j ; ; :; ; ;; Use the Perfection oil Cook Stove. No other stove gives tHe all-round genuine sat­ isfaction that is obtained from a PERFECTION. That is why three out of every five oil stoves now in use are PERFECTIONS. Lawrence Faul was secretary of the No waiting! No watching! Real cooking heat strikes the cooking utensil the instant you light the long chimney burner and there’s no smoke, soot or oder. Let us show them to you. Woodland School Board in 1927. 1876 L. FAUL, not enough for present needs, but it will help...” Another article asked for persons to bid for Woodland School bus routes and said there were ten routes mapped out in the office of the secretary of the school board, Lawrence L. Faul. There was an article about auto mixups. which told of two minor accidents. The first said. “Kenneth Smith coming west by the Euper comer was hit by a big Hudson coming from the north and both cars were con­ siderably damaged. Kenneth also got his had pretty badly cut in the mixup." Also on the front page. Truman Munion had just returned from a Purina Feed School in Lansing. This rated a full column and was continued on page 4. Three ads completed the front page. In a later article we will have more “red hot" news from Woodland in July 1927. p.m. Kilpatrick, Woodbury and Woodland Mis­ sion United Brethren Churches were listed with pastor names and service times. There was an article about the marriage of Elizabeth Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Holmes, to Carroll Bryant Bowers of Western Springs, III. A Notice to the Public stated. “I do hereby forbid the dumping of rubbish on the roadside north of Saddlebag Lake after this date. Dated Woodland, Michigan. June 23. 1927. Signed Henry Hynes, Commissioner." Ten small separate notices under the title "Wants. For Sale. Etc." appeared at the bot­ tom of the left hand column of the front page, including one requesting used milk cans, one from a person who lost $10 and apparently in those simpler times expected it to be returned with no identification and no proof it was - Hardware 1927 PAINT HEADQUARTERS Here are a couple of ads that appeared in a July 1927 edition of the Woodland News. SPRING SPECIAL Peanut Buster Parfait ONLY... 89* 4 DAYS ONLY Thun., Fri., Sat. & Sun. April 22-25 To Inherit Honey is Fortunate. Dairii 4 Queen WE TREAT YOU MGHT -^^ Open 11-9 Mon.-Sat. 1-9 Sun. Winning It 1120 w Green St. Hastings 945-4174 Is Luck. INDEPENDENCE Starting A small Business Is Surer-when we THURSDAY, MAY 6,1993 SAVE at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37, Middleville REGULARLY. --- • % We Will appreciate Your Account. 4 % ON SAVINGS. 4 per cent Woodland Exch’ge Bank F. F. HILBERT & SONS, BANKERS. The Woodhnd Exchange Bank offered this interesting advertisement in tt«e This seminar is designed to assist those in­ dividuals who have an interest in becoming self­ employed to gain a better understanding of what it takes to succeed. Topics covered will include: initial steps to avoid costly mistakes, business plan development, and financial considerations. $25.00 registration fee includes lunch and materials. • REGISTRATION FORM • NAME Woodtand News in July 1927. ADDRESS Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. PHONE _______________________________________________________________________________ RETURN THIS FORM and Registration Fee $25.00 Payable to J.E.D.C., 1035 E. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 22, 1993 Legal Notices MMTMOC FOMCLOWM MU MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ho* been mode in condition* of a mortgog* mode by Thoma* I. Kid­ do* ond Corine I. Kidder, hutbond ond wife to Source One Mortgage Service* Corporation, a Dofawore Corporation (f/k/a Fireman's Fund Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation). Mor tgogoe. dated July 31. 1990 ond recorded on August 2. 1990. tn Liber S03. on page 406. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to bo due at the date hereof the •urn of FORTY TWO THOUSAND NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND SI CENTS (ft42.09S.Sl). including in­ tore*! ot 10.500 % per annum. Under the power of *ole contained in *oid mor­ tgage ond the statute in »uch cate mode ond pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a »ale of the mortgaged premise* or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 11:00 a.m. o clock on Thursday. Juno 3. 1993. Said premise* ore situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Commencing ot the southwest corner of Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, ond running thence north 00 degrees 26'39" west 1730.35 foot along the west line of »oid section 30 to the southeasterly lino of the former Penn Control Railrood right-of-way (120 loot) in width being also the southeasterly lino of Thornapple Laho Rood; thence north 40 degrees 04’14" east 73.58 feet along said southeasterly line to the true point of beginning, thence continuing north 40 degrees 04'14" oast 1B7 feet along said street lino: thence south 49 degrees 55 46 ’ oast 200 foot; thence south 40 degrees 04-14" west 187 feet; thence north 49 degrees 55'46" west 200 foot to the point of beginning. Formerly described os: a parcel of land In the northwest fractional 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, described as. commencing at point of intersection of south side of Michigan Control Railrood right-of-way lino and west line of Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West: thence northerly along south side right-ofway 145 feet for piece of beginning; thence conti­ nuing northerly along right-of-way 112 foot; thence southeasterly ot right angle* 200 feet; thence southerly parallel to right-of-way 112 feet; thence northwesterly 200 foot to place of Also commencing 25 foot, more or les*, (record­ ed a* SO foot) cost of intersection of town lino and center of highway on Lake Rood. Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, thence South 110 foot; oast 75 feet; north to center of highway, southwesterly in center of highway to beginning; also commenc­ ing ot intersection of Thomapplo Laho Rood ond west township lino; thence northeasterly 25 foot, more or loss (recorded os 50 feet); thence at right angle 110 loot lor beginning, thonce continuing at right angle for 130 feet; thence northeasterly 75 feet; thence westerly ot 90 degree angle 130 feet; thence southwesterly to beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(») from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the rodorrotion period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such solo. April 22. 1993 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICE CORPORATION. Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Mortgogoo 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Filo No. 93041131 April 14, 1993 Reports of Committees presented. Approved motion to accept 4 persons as 1st Responder Volunteers. Motion approved to accept contract with YMCA for recreation services. Approved motion to adopt 1993-94 General Fund. Fire Fund. Rood Fund and Cemetery Fund Budgets. Motion approved to resubmit project resolution with SMPC. Approved vouchors in amount of SS.490.46. Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Pfenning Commission will conduct a public hearing on April 26. 1993 ot 7:90 p.m. in the Annex Con­ ference Room. County Annex Building ot 117 South ■rooaway. nasnngs. micnigan. The subject of the public hearing will bo the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended. MAP CHANGE A-2-93 Request to reeono property in Sec. 1. Woodland Township in Woodbury on the West side of M-66 just north of the railroad tracks (commonly known os the former Pipe Supply Company building). Beginning at the East 1/4 post of Sec. 1. T4N. R7W. Woodland Township. Barry County. Michigan; thonce N 02 Deg. 3D45" E along the East line of said Section. 570.00 ft.; thence N 87 Dog. 00’28’ W. 175.00 ft.; thonce S 02 Dog. 3045" W; 570.00 ft. to the East and West 1/4 line of said Sec­ tion; thonce S 87 Dog. 0028 E along said 1/4 lino. 175.00 ft. to the place of beginning (see attached map). PPf 08-15-001-200-03. From 1-1 to C-1 Woodland Twp. All the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Woodland nonet or public hcjuhnc ON FOOFOMD ZONMQ AMtNOMtNTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County PlannIng/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hear­ ing on April 26. 1993 of 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections ol the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-1-93 AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS” ARTICLE III ••Section 3.1 • Definitions. AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE 40. Frontage. The total continuous length along which a parcel of land fronts on a street measured ot right angles to the lot depth at the setback lino. ARTICLE IV ••Section 4.42 - Immediate Family Supplement Housing ADD 8. Economic hardship or considerations shall not in itself be grounds for authorisation of a tem­ porary housing permit. ••Section 4.43 ■ Land Divisions. ADO NEW SENTENCE The required lot area* and frontage re­ quirement* shall bo exclusive of oosements and right-of-ways. ARTICLE VI ••Section 6.4 - RL-1. Low Density Single Family Residential lake District. PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS B.-3. "... In addition, no detached accessory structure may exceed 720 square feet In area..." AMENDING THE SENTENCE TO READ • B.-3. "... In addition, no detached accessory structure may exceed 768 square foot in area..." ••Section 6.0-R-1. Single Family Residential District AND ••Section 6.1 -R-2. Single Family 8 Two Family Residential District. BOTH SECTIONS PRESENTLY READ AS FOLLOWS: B.1.(b.) "Meets a minimum width requirement across every building face of at least twenty (20) feet ond having a minimum floor area of 720 square foot." AMENDING ENTIRE SECTION TO READ: 8.1. (b.) “Has a minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture os defined in Ar­ ticle 111. Section 3.1, sub-section 135." ••Section 6.4-RL-l. Low Density Single Family Residential Lake District. PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS* 8.2. (b.) "Meet* a minimum width requirement across every building face of least twenty (20) foot ond having a minimum floor oroo 720 square feet at time of manufacture. AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO READ: 8.2. (b.) "Has o minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture as defined in Ar­ ticle III. Section 3.1. sub-section 135. ••Section 6.12 • A ond Section 6.13 • AR and Sec­ tion 6.14 - CR PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS: B.2.(b.) "Meets a minimum width requirement across every building ■ of gt least twenty (20) foot ond having o minimum floor oroo ol 720 square feet." AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO READ: B.2.(b.) "Has a minimum twenty-four (24) foot core area of original manufacture as defined in Artide III. Section 3.1, sub-section 135." Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time ond place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and services, such as signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the mooting, to ln99 ■ -I- wim wKxxiiner --- |f- 'll.l.- —av • .<■**w --------.1----/K.---- 1——. qmauari mwving/nvaring upon f*n (10) day* nolle* to th* County of Borry Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or coiling the following. Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendments of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion at the Borry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Nancy L. Boorsma. Barry County Clerk (4/1 and 4/22) Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard ot the obeue mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signors for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting, to In­ dividual* with disabilities at the moeting/heoring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contact the County of Borry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 946-4891 The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dnance is available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hasting*. Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Fri­ day. Plea** phono the Borry County Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boorsma. Barry County Clerk (4/1 ond 4/22) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter The Auction Sale held by the Youth Group under the direction of John Waite Saturday. April 17. was successful. They raised over $2,500 for the Youth Mission Project. The weather was cool, so the auction was held in­ side of the building and went very well. Shirley Kilmer, corresponding secretary for the Woodland Alumni Association, is seeking information and addresses for the following Woodland graduates: 1963. Georgia Eddy Risher. Janice Dunn Brace; 1962. Tom Price; 1960. George Figel; 1949. Dennis Vandecar; 1958. Richard Sherer; 1956. Hazel Price Scobey; 1953. Ruth Scofield; 1948. Dorothy Bates Bickert; 1943. Marjory England Knott; 1939. Hazel Hansbarger Swift; 1935. M/M Leslie Wilkinson. Garold Mahler; 1933 Alene Mohler Reahm; 1930. Anna McVay Peder­ son; 1925. Ethel Mae Rogers Carey; 1917. Wilma Blocher Dittman. If you have any in­ formation about these people, please contact Shirley at 367-4031. Woodland Woman’s Cub met April 14 at the Lions Den. The roll call was “Show us your favorite quilt.” The Lion’s Den became a virtual flower garden, as everyone brought in the colorful quilts and spread them out to show them. Nettie Koops, who teaches modem quilting in Lake Odessa, was the speaker of the day. She gave an overview of the history of quilting and its implications. She stated that quilting is ”a true an form.” and very unique, as well as practical in its uses. She gave tips on storing all quilts, old and new, listed some new items to aid today’s quilters and gave tips on how to do it better and easier. She emphasized the need to date and mark each quill with the name of the maker. The club elected to keep the 1992-1993 of­ ficers in place for 1993-1994. They did name a new nominating committee for 1994. The community was saddened by the death of Fredie Landis, a lifelong resident of Woodland. He passed away on Easter Sun­ day. April 11, at Pennock Hospital. Virginia and Bob Crockford attended the wedding of their grandson. Edwin Lambert, and Kristen Schroder which was held April 10 at the United Brethren Church in Sunfield. The Barry County Historical Society held its meeting April 15 at the Woodland Towne House in Woodland. Tom Niethamer presented the program. “The History of Woodland” following dinner at the Towne House. Marguerite Baitinger and Victor Eckardt. both lifetime residents of Woodland, added to the information presented by Tom. The slide show and the narrative of the history of Woodland is unique. The group was too large to fit into the dining rooms at the Towne House, so the program was held in the Lions Den next door. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be Thursday. May 13. at 7:30 p .m. in the Lake Manor dining room. The speaker will be Sally Hudson. Josephine Wise Laycock has been selected for the Everett- Lansing Kiwanis Senior Ser­ vice Award for outstanding volunteer work. It will be presented Friday. April 23. at the Harry Hill Academic and Vocational Center, in the Oak Room, on Wise Road, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This award is based on her many hours making and selling crafts for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity for the past 16 years, adding thousands of dollars to the funds of the Christian organization, which provides affor­ dable homes for low income families. Lakewood United Methodist Church held a Father and Son Banquet Monday night. April 19. The speaker of the evening was Bill Trommater on the subject of “Robotics.” Denny Smith was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Cecilia Demond held a piano recital featur­ ing her students at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. April 18. Cathy Lucas and her mother. Catherine Pyle, arrived home late Saturday. April 17. from Atlanta, where they had been visiting Nettie Koops, a quilting teacher from Lake Odessa, gave the Woodland Woman's Club a history of quilting and its implications. with their children and grandchildren. Cathy will be back on the job starting the week of April 19. so give her a call if you have an item to be included in the Woodland News. Thank you to everyone who helped me with the column while she was away. Sludge contamination hikes costs of Middleville sewer by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Finding lead contamination in sludge from the operating lagoons of Middleville’s waste waler treatment facility has upped the price for the new sewer project. Village Manager Ev Manshum. the Village Finance Committee and engineers are rushing to meet the May 3 application deadline for low interest loans through the state revolving fund. However, finding contamination in the ex­ isting lagoons will boost the sewer project price tag from $2.9 million to $3.5 million. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources must approve the project. DNR officials from the Plainwell district office have told the village that the current lagoons must either be closed or renovated. Both processes are very costly. But the village must choose one or the other. During a public hearing last Thursday. Engineer Dick Meyers explained that either process would involve sealing the con­ taminated ponds so that there would be no chance for lead to seep into the system. If the ponds were closed, there would be no chance to use the area for any future expan­ sion in the system. By renovating the lagoons, they could be used as a part of the new sewer, as the needs of the village increase. The proposal that has been submitted to the DNR and has a verbal OK calls for construc­ tion of two cells that would handle 320,000 gallons daily. That volume would handle the village's sewer needs while the two existing lagoons were renovated. First, the old ponds will need to be drained, and the contaminated sludge and clay liner would be removed. After that process, the old ponds will be lin­ ed just like the new ones, first with two feet of clay or a bentonite liner, and then a plastic liner with a foot of sand or granule on top of that. This way. there should be no leakage from the contaminated area into the lagoons. What does that translate into dollars and cents for the village sewer customers? If the SRF funding is approved at 3 percent interest. Manshum calculates that quarterly sewer bills for an average family of four using 16.000 gallons will be about $77 per quarter or $26 monthly. This would be about a 66 percent increase overall. This average family would pay $21 per quarter for water usage, putting their total water and sewer bill for a quarter at $100. Sewer alone on an annual basis would be $308. with $138 of that going for operating and maintenance and the remaining $170 would be applied toward the debt balance. Manshum said he realizes that this increase on top of the recent water increase “is not a pretty picture for village residents." “It is higher than we had hoped for.” he added. Meanwhile, the Finance and Water and Sewer committees and the village manager are continuing to look into other posibilities, mainly that of a Sequential Batch Reactor system. Manshum also noted that SRF funds could not be used for pond closure. He feels that borrowing money at a 6 or 7 percent interest rate is out of the question. Manshum plans to have firm comparison figures on cost and operation of both systems for the council members to review before they make their final decision. Another thing that has come to light through the testing is that one standby well of the village water system does contain more lead than the allowable four parts per billion. The main well shows no contamination. There will be additional testing on the village's water, said Manshum. “We contacted the health deparjnent when we got the test results.” he explained. “They are really not concerned al this point.” Marriage licenses announced William Halstead Avery Jr.. Hastings and Terry Lynn Cole. Hastings. Paul Airne Roy. Hastings and Mary Therese LaJoye. Hastings. Daniel Raymond Henney. Delton and Julie Ann McClurkin. Delton. Timothy John Stolicker, Hastings and Neily Christine Gurtowsky. Hastings. Timothy William Browne. Wayland and Susan Irene Frenthway, Wayland. Jeffrey Maurice Hamilton, Nashville and Suzanne Ruth Horn, Hastings. Scott Owen Varney, Nashville and Jody Lynn Manning, Nashville. David Russell Hills, Hastings and Kathleen Joyce Jenkins. Hastings. Gregory Allen Hammer, Dowling and Rose Marie Byykkonen, Dowling. Roger Lee Marble, Freeport and Donna Marie Vansickle, Freeport. Stephen Edward Gregory. Hastings and Susan Jean Haight. Hastings. 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Woodlawn Ave. Phone 945-5508 S CLIPandSAVE * CLIPandSAVE * CLIPandSAVE * CLIP and SAVE S �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 11 To the Winners of the Banner Secretary Contest Jody Welker Elsie McKelvey — of — Norton Security Service Duties that secretaries perform are indis­ pensable. They work hard to keep businesses and organizations running efficiently, handling a variety of expected tasks as well as unexpected challenges. In honor of Professional Secretaries Week. April 18-24, the Banner and 18 area businesses sponsored a contest drawing to treat three secretaries to an assortment of prizes from local merchants. Stacey Rowley -ofFarmers Feed Service — of — Hastings Middle School The context winners »re Jody Welker st Norton Security Service, Eisle D. McKelvey st Hastings Middle School and Stacey Rowley at Farmers Feed Service. ot Jody Welker Hastings has been a secre­ tary a Norton Security Service for 10 years. Her boss is Kathleen Rank. Jody said she likes the flexible boon snd the work . itself. "I have a good boss, a great boss," she said of one of (be reasons why she likes her job. She's a lifelong resident of Barry County and a Hastings High School graduate. At Hastings Middle School. Stan Kirk­ endall is secretary Elsie McKelvey's boss. Elsie has worked at the school for 10 years. She previously had five years of secretarial at experience Hastings Commercial Printers and worked for a summer as a secretary for the Barry Intermediate School District. Elsie likes the "tremendous challenge" of her job. "No two days are alike." she said. A Freeport resident. Elsie has lived in Barry County for 21 years. To prepare for secretarial work, she has August. Shirley Drake is her boss. Working with customers snd answering telephones is Stacey’s favorile duties at work. Stacey is a life-long resident of Barry County and a graduate of Hastings High School. taken college classes at Ferris State Univer­ sity and Kellogg Community College aid has taken a computer class. Stacey Rowley of Hastings has been a secretary at Farmers Feed Service since last Also Congratulations to all the other nominees.. Qnrnnw^ and IJHnL^ ® Christian Bookstore 109-111 West State St Hastings 945-5029 ’15 Gift Certificate for Flowers *15 Gift Certificate for the Book Store Mrs. Becki Meek Pam Edinger SherLyn Olsen Jill Albert Melody Rodgers Betty Homing Tammy Daniels Peggy J. Barghahn Connie Guernsey Connie Haywood Patricia Zinn Wren Dee Crowley Linda M. 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Country Pineapple Basket - Oil SERVICES ARE FREE K 915-5110 or 800-875-2523 Comer of South Jefferson and Court Street O, E E A A A DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 2 doors down from Barlow Florist New Spring Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10*7; Sat. 10-5:50 ICS Travel Phone 948-4042 945-5444 1 Bottle of Shampoo 1 Hair Cut Friday 11 a.m.-9 p m. (3) 40.00 Gift Certificates Hastings t Electronics and Appliances J Hastings HBm 102 E. State St., Hastings 945-9572 (3) s5.00 Gift Certificates Traveling Fanny Pack Cinder Pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP 110 West Slate St., Hastings 945-9551 OPEN Monday-Thursday 9-7; Friday 9-8; Saturday 9-5:30 (1) s25.00 Gift Certificate �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 O'Mara drops Hastings cage coaching position WWW p _2j J _ - ------------------ F/ by Kart l.uUrraioMr Sports Writer Saying it was the right lime to step down as Hastings varsity basketball coach. Dennis O'Mara, did just that after 12 years at the by Kurt Luttermoser Da...Draft helm. "There arc number of reasons (for the decision)." he said. "Although I still like the game and working with the players. 1 just felt Beware of the NFL draft bums lurking in your neighborhood it was time to move on." Though he is leaving the coaching position. O'Mara is not moving from the teaching position he now enjoys. During his 12-year coaching career at Hastings. O Mara compiled a win-loss record of 178-103. Over that time span. O'Mara's teams have won two Twin Valley Conference titles, six district championships and one They are considered a menace to society. Teachers abhor them Mothers scorn them Like the great America buffalo, these individuals always seem near extinction. And like the buffalo, they are slow and lazy, with a constant passion to eat mm amounts without moving. Yet there is something lhat saves them once a year from going dormant. In the Buffalos case it is Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. In the "Draft Bums," as they're regional crown. The former coach doesn't expect the Saxons eagers' success to stop because of his departure. "We have plenty of good players coming back." he commented. "1 feel confident in the team I'm leaving behind and feel very fertunate in my time here to have so many coachable players. Every team I coached always gave me the opportunity to win." This past year's team (see related story) won both the district and regional sportsmanship awards for their conduct on and off the court, the type of attitude O'Mara said he will miss more than anything. affectionately dubbed, it is seven hours of inlriquing. in-depth, commentary on NFL college athletes, as shown on ESPN once a year. Yes. it is that lime again to pull off the belt, throw away the razors, slock the fridge with all necessary ingredients (i.e. polish sausage. German beer, chips, dips) nd pul on my favorite Nil. teams hat (yes. the Detroit lions). This Sunday. April Twenty Five, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Three, starting al The Saxon* basketball team will longer be able to ‘lean* on the shoulder* of Denny O'Mara, center, who announced this past week he is stepping down as the team's head coach. "There were no downsides in this decision." O'Mara related. "In fact. I can't think of one O'Mara said this will be the first lira: he ume in the years fve coached here that there were any major problems to speak of." will be away from the game since he was a "budding star" In the fourth grade. No replacement for the now vacant position, has been named. noon, no one will be able to find me. Phone lines will remain open only to those in my selected Bums company. The television shall remain on only one station. ESPN. The shades also will be drawn to avoid light. Light might motivate me to do something drastic like possibly go for a jog or help someone with their groceries. OK, so Ill keep one eye party open for the groceries. fm not afraid to admit I'm a bum. Mind you. there is a big difference between a bum and a NFL draft bum... OK. so I'll get back to you on that. Though my group is small and scattered throughout the country, the bond still exists. I know of one "bum" who still practices die NFL draft faith in Tampa. Fla. Ill have to admit, though. I'm a little worried about his communistic loyally toward his local Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His name: Al Vasquez; Position: Self-proclaimed NFL draft strategist; Refrigerator ot: full bacon bits. Busch Light, orange juice and one burrito after another. "Don't you ever accuse me of being a Tampa fan!" Vasquez vehemently denied. "Tampa still slinks and always will. The prestige of being an NFL bum and Lions SPORTS backer is an honor I will carry throughout my entire life no matter where I’m al. Honolulu blue forever!" OK. now that the above business is cleared up. let's get down to the niny gritty: Who will the Lions draft. And out of all the ESPN analysts on down, from the likes of Chris Berman. Paul Zimmerman, Paul McGuire. Chris Mortensen, Joe Thicsman and the man considered in draft circles as the "Pum God." Mel Kiper Jr., who, Al. do you enjoy the most when munching down your burrito and gargling down your next beer? "Oh boy. that's a tough one." he confessed. Td have to say ’Zimmerman and McGuire Pennfield falls to Delton's hitting and pitching attack because they create(d) the most controversy. Kiper. on the other hand, is a legend in his own right and Berman, well, let's just say watching these guys in action is a fabulous experience. Like Christmas. Easter, whatever, to me. the NFL Draft is a holiday, h's a sacred part of my life, as is my couch. Friends know when they enter my home, the couch is mine to keep on this day and...' Hey Al. get with the program! Who and what do the Lions need in the upcoming draft. Trying to get a straight answer from this guy is like a fellow colleague hoping for the same at the White House. They need and will get Marvin Jones (linebacker from Florida State)" he predicted, "if he's gone, then watch the Lions trade up possibly with (Jerry) Ball involved.' All right then. There, not only have the most intimate secrets of a draft bum’s pre­ draft ritual been exposed, a prediction on who the Lions will pick as well Could it be a bust like Mark Nicols and David Lewis. Or a future bust/enormous potential status, i.e. Andre Ware/Robert Porcher? Could there also be a Lions gem. a ta Barry Sanden? These questions and many more will be answered only If you join the few. the lazy, the loud NFL draft bums on Sunday. But I warn you. don't come near me, my ESPN or my fridge. The Delon softball teem downed Bettie Creek Pennfield, 15-5, yesterday. It s not often when pitching and hitting come together in one nice, tidy package But when it does don't expect Delton Stephanie Russell paced her team with three up only four from the hill, in seven innings of work. The 10-mn mercy rule did not come bits while three other teammates each smacked two of their own. Jodi Kirk. Elain Allen and Jenny Conine. "It was nice lo see everyone get involved." said Yoder, "with Jill (Goff) giving up only four hits, both our hitting and pitching were on." Goff, the winning pitcher, went seven innings and gave up five walks. In the runs batted in department. Kirk into play. crunched five home herself while Samantha softball coach Kelly Yoder to return to sender. Yoder and her squad unwrapped the missing ingredients and then unloaded it on Pennfield, 15-5. in a contest played this past Tuesday in Delton. The Panthers pounded out 13 hits and gave Middleville tennis team hopes for more 'sunny days' The Middleville tennis team is starting to look on the bright side of things, despite the cloudy weather hampering them and other area sport teams of late. Coming into the season with modest expectations, coach Larry Seger and his team are starting to compete at a level similar to last year's 37-5 team. Middleville, after winning their opener 5-2 teams effort does not reflect the same despite some stellar performances. "Against Caledonia. (John) McKinley and over Creston, has found some hard luck along the way. Versus Caledonia the Trojan Caledonia in three sets. The other two point scorers for the Trojans on the afternoon were the team's No. 1 and 3 doubles tandems of Mark Pullen/Dave DeHaan and Dave Timm and Tim Rybiski. netleri lost 4-3. The team also finished tn a three-way tie for second in a tournament held at the Thomapple Schools. So is Seger s team ruling a roller coaster or having a case of bad hick? The coach said he is happy with the play of Trojan's No. 2 singles player. Scon Oliver. Oliver downed his opening day opponent. 6-2. 6-1 at Creston and later went to 2-0 with another win against Caledonia's No. 2 player. 6-2, 6-1. Though Oliver sports a winning record, his (Bren) Suwyn our number two doubles team, fought off four match points before losing." said Seger. "They played great, but couldn't pull it off. That match was pivotal because if they win. the team wins." The final score was 7-5. 2-6 and 4-6, respectively. In the tournament the Trojans hosted this past Saturday. Caledonia. Comstock, as well as themselves, could not touch the Ostego squad, which finished first with 25 points in Hudson brought in three. Results from last's night team home contest with Gull Lake were not available before press lime. Today, the Panthers will be host to Kalamazoo Christian, starting at 4 p.m. Hastings, Lakewood win sportsmanship awards More than 400 Michigan schools, including Hastings and Lakewood, will receive recognition for displaying outstanding sportsmanship at the Michigan High School Athletic Association winter post-season tournaments as part of the "Good Sports Are Winners’" program. Awards are presented from four winter sports — team dual wrestling, ice hockey, girls volleyball and boys basketball. Selections were made by local tournament managers. Hastings captured two team honors, one in the volleyball Class B No. 51 districts held at Lakewood High School and the other for boys’ basketball district No. 47 in Delton. The Saxon eagers also captured lL- Region 14 award from the Jackson Lumen Christi Class comparison to the 18 earned by the rest. Results from the Trojans' match with Hamilton Wednesday, were not available B regionals. The Lakewood team recognized for its sportsmanship was the wrestling squad in the team district No. 143 tourney. Each district winner receives a certificate of acknowledgment while the regional winners before press time. will be presented plaques. The Detroit Lions’ Robert Porcher shows here he has no problem with Delton community basketball players. But can last year's No. 1 draft pick give the Lions the dominant pass rusher they've been lacking, or will the team have to look to this Sunday's NFL draft for more answers? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Rec. n Carlton Center Ex. 44-16; Freeport Supply 37-23; Classic Realt> 36-24; Outlaws 36-24; Davis Roofing 33-27; Drunk 30-30; Fair­ childs 28-32; Deckers Freeport El. 27-33; Barry Auto 27-33. High Games - R. Binkouski 146; J. Buehler 226; T Eckert 194; M Maurer 168; D. Leonard 205; J Bartimus 158; D Lambert 245; T. Wieland 181; J Usbome III 209. High Series - D. Lambert 245-245-216-706; J Usbome III 567; C. Keller 535; D Leonard 528. Monday Mixers Final Standings Outward Appearance 83-45; Miller Real Estate 76-52; Roudie Girls 76-52; Jo's Book­ keeping 69-59. Grandmas Plus One 67-61; Three Pomes Tack 64-64; Dad's Post <241 64-64; Two J's 63%-64%; Girrbachs 60-68; Deweys Auto Body 59-69; Sabre Manufactur­ ing 57%-7O%; Hastings Boul 57-71; Michelob 5l%-76%; TM Lassies 47%-80%. Good Gaines - B. Green 159; J. Kasinsky 169; J. Ogden 194; A. Elliston 169; S. Dryer 157; K. McCloy 156; S. Monroe 131; R. Kuempel 179; G. Cochran 153; B. Johnson 165; F Schneider 162 Good Games and Series - B Anders 206-458; V Carr 163-460; M Snowden 168-453; M. Nystrom 200-474; R Shapley 205-529; M. Wieland 229-551; S Lancaster 177-480. Thursday A.M. Hummers 72-44; Something Simple 70%-45%; Question Marks 67-49; Algonquin Farm 67-49; Wehons 59-47; Slow Pokes 58%-57%; Marys 56-60; Leftovers 54V6-6I56; Bosleys 54-62; Varneys 53%-62%; Valley Realty 52-64; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 32-84. Good Games and Series - C Stuart 232-575; K Thomason 187-518; F Ruthruff 176-510; B. Johnson 196-489; O. Gillons 163-478; I Ruthruff 192-471; M McMillon 168-470, B Tracy 174-458; J. Power 159-4-19; K. Mizer 150-427; A. Welton 167-414; L. Johnson 151-412; L. Allen 137-388; B. Sexton 131-385; N. Totten 199; R. Kuempel 168; J. Mead 165; J. Appel man 165; P Fisher 163; P. Hamilton 151; S. Lambert 150; B. Fisher 144; M. Steinbrecher 141; 1. Seeber 140; B Norris 131; B. Burton 126. Wednesday P.M. Misfits 78-46; F.H. Parties 69-55; Mace's Ph. 68-56; Cornerstone Realty 6416-59%; Nashvilie Chiropractic 62-66; Nashville Locker 58’6-65%; Varneys Stables 57%-66%; Valley Realty 5l%-72%; Lifestyles 51-73. High Games and Series - F. Schneider 184-452; S Everett 185-501; B. Hathaway 181-479; B. Johnson 161-446; C. Guernsey 162-443; P Frederickson 153-438; M. Beckwith 158-400; C. Trumbull 136-371; D. Brewer 163-428; V. Slocum 167; R. Kuempel 172; V. Peake 154; S Pennington 166; G. Otis 167; C. Watson 149. Thursday Twisters Hastings Bowl 69%-54%; Milcher T Custom Painting 68%-55%; Simply Nuts 67%-56%; Shamrock Tavern 66-58; Geukes Market 61-63; Bowman Ref. 42%-81%. High Games and Series - J. Conner 210; P. Wright 176; D. Staines 167; D. Gilbert 175; W Barker 188; C Hurless 149; M. Wilkes 180; D. Bartimus 232-530; N. Taylor 178; P. Arends 167; B. Cramer 152. Moose Mixed 9 and a Wiggle 80-40: Four Nutt 8040; 3 Ponies Tack 77%-42%; Odd Balis 70%-49%; llucky Strikes 69-51; Sears Service 66%-53%; Mixed Nuts 65%-54%; Ten Pins 64-56; Middle Lakers 63-57; Heads Out 62-58; Rocky 4 59-61; Gillons Construction 55%-64%; Four Rs 53%-66%; Big O s 44-76; Late Comers 43-77; 4 Stars 42-78; Bye 29-91 Mem High Game ami Series - D Wilkes 187; M Kasinsky 198; D. Whitney 156; H. Service 203-558; G. Service 191; J. Service 179; W Brodbock 246-548; B. Ruthruff 207; A. Henrichsen 157; G. Hause 216. Womens High Game and Series - J Kasinsky 155; K. Becker 200; N. Taylor 166; E. Johnson 199-502; S. McKee 214-552; B Hughes 214-588; R. Lydy 176; B. Roush 160; V Slocum 164; B. Wilkins 259; M. Snyder 183. Bowiereties Andrus of Hastings 75-53; Hecker’s Ins. 72-56; Good Time Pizza 70-58; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 70-58; Kent Oil 63%-64%; Carlton Ct. Exc. 59-69; DJ. Electric 58-70; Al and Pete s Sport Shop 47%-80%. Good Game and Series - T Christopher 188-520; J. Hamilton 168-451; E. Dunham 174-456; J Decker 181-477; L. Elliston 179-513; T Loftus 174-503 Good Games - J. McMillen 190; B Eckert 187; S. Wilt 154; S. Merrill 189; J Elliston 154; J Skedgill 160; J doster 154; L. Dawe 178; J. Richardson 169. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Construction 43-29; Naughty & Nice 42 1/2-29 1/2; Middle Lakers 42-30; Consumers Concrete 40-32; Misfits 38-32; Thornapple Valley Equipment 36-36; Cascade Home Improvement 34 1/2-37 1/2; NKOTB 33-39; Neil’s Printing 32 1/2-39 1/2; Mass Confusion 31-41; 3 J's 29 1/2-42 1/2; Mason/ Davis Line 29-43. Mens High Games & Series L. Tracy 187; R. Neymeiyer 202; J. Jacobs 183; K. Chandler 204-517; P. Schlachter 198; T. Neymeiyer 188. Womens High Games & High Series B. Wilkins 196-558; J. Gasper 193; C.Haupt 192-532; J. Eaton 167; D. Keeler 202-486; S Neymeiyer 174-480; M. Endres 196-432. Sports News___________________ Viking tennis team wins 'Lakewood Women's bowling banquet planned The Hastings women's bowling association banquet will not be held May 13 due to new lanes being installed. The league's competi­ tion will resume in the fall. Iditarod' For the second year in a row, the I jkewood tennis team captured its own invitat.?nal with 27 points. The rour-team tournament also included the likes of Corona, which finished second with 20 points, Byron Center 17 and Albion with 15. Coach Marty Shoup said he was thankful to State goes "fore" it in new golf courses see his team bounce back after an earlier National rankings for 1992. compiled by the National Golf Foundation indicate that golf is becoming big business and a lop attrac lion in Michigan. Consider: • Michigan ranked second in 1992 for the number of new courses under construction, with 40. • The state ranked fourth in total courses, with 779. and fourth for number of golfers, with 1.4 million. • Close to 18 percent of Michigan residents over age 12 play golf. 6 percent above the 12 percent national average And new players join the ranks of golf­ lovers every year. Women constituted about 22 percent of the 25 million U.S. golfers last year, bet accounted for 41 percent of all new golfers. As the sport continues to grow in populari­ ty. so does the chance of golf related injuries. In 1992. there were 35.218 golf injuries na­ tionwide. AAA Michigan recommends that golfers heed the following safely tips: • Yell "fore" if your ball heads in the direction of others. • Don't hit a shot onto a green until the group ahead has departed • Drive golf cans at safe speeds. • Never walk ahead of a player lining up a shot. • Never golf in a thunderstorm. If strand­ ed. get away from clubs, carts and remove metal spiked shoes. Seek shelter in a low spot, away from high or lone objects, such as trees. • Do stretching exercises be!ore golfing to keep muscles limber and prevent sprains • Drink plent of water in warm weather. Wear a hat and apply a strong sunscreen AMBUCS art auction, sale planned for Friday by Barbara Gall Staff W riter The Caledonia chapter of American Business Club (AMBUCS) has joined with the Grand Rapids AMBUCS lo sponsor an art auction and sale this Friday. April 23. at the Grand Rapids Radisson Hotel. 11 Monroe St. Caledonia AMBUCS publicity chairwoman Nancy Austhof said that the art will be presented by Vladimir Arts U.S.A.. Inc. of Portage. Up for auction will be more than 100 works of art. while approximately 100 addi­ tional pieces will be on display and for sale. The preview and sale will begin at 6:30 p.m.. with the auction starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Keniston takes rugby skills to Tennessee Men's softball meeting set Ted Keniston. a Hastings resident and now a student at Central Michigan University, will be traveling to Knoxville, Tenn., this weekend The Hastings Men's Softball Association's next scheduled meeting is Sunday, May 2. at the Riverbend Golf Course. The $435 entry fee is due at the 6 p.m. Tor a matchup or rugby all-stars. Keniston, 24. will play on a Michigan all­ star select squad that will face a similar team fielded from around the Midwest. The CMU student currently plays for the Midland Barbarians, a traveling team. meeting. Al) managers are urged to attend. For more information, call Tim Girrbach al 945-3911. 1-0 loss to Ionia. "Hooray, we woo our tournament. " said a relieved Shoup. "I was tickled to see my team play the way they did. That makes it two years REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS in a row." The Vikings won five of the eight flights and swept all four single matches. The lone Professional Engineering Services I jkewood victory in doubles competition was brought home by Lanson Endres and J.D. Scoville. 8-2.9-7 in pro style scoring. The long day prompted Shoup to change the Lakewood tennis invitational to the I Jkewood iditarod." "Every individual won a match on what turned out lo be • very long, cold day.” said Shoup. "Very smart tennis wis played by my team in bad weather." Singles winners from the team's first through fourth flights included Greg Haskin. 8-4, 8-5; Justin Southerland 8-3. 8-4; Shane Bronson 8-3.8-3; and Kaleb Patrick. 8-5,8-4 Results from the team's Tuesday match with Lansing Catholic Central were not available before press time. The team takes on Mason at home today. Lung Association offers 'Golf Privilege Card' Barry County golfers and novice duffers alike now can apply for the American Lung Association's "Golf Privilege Card" that can be used at Gun Ridge Golf Course in Hastings and the Yankee Springs Golf Course in Wayland. Purchase of a Golf Privilege Card provider the user with free golfing at the above courses as well as one hundred others of Michigan's finest. The fee for "golfing free" is $30 and the card is valid May 1 through Oct 31 this year. The application fee supports community service programs, education and research needed in the fight against lung disease. The Lung Association's services include Breather Clubs for lung disease patients and their families, smoking cessation programs and summer camps for asthmatic children. To order the "Golf Riualge Card," call the American Lung Association of Michigan at (800) 678-LUNG. Hastings City/Barry County Airport Interested engineering firms are requested to submit ex­ perience and qualifications to: Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission In regard to providing preliminary, design and construction inspection services for the following development at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport, Hastings, Michigan. 1. Update existing property map. 2. Rehab and widen Runway 12-30. 3. Construct parallel taxiway and taxistreets. 4. Relocate electrical vault. 5. Rehab existing taxiways and taxistreets. Projects listed above are expected to be funded in part by grants, over several years, from the Federal Aviation Ad­ ministration and the Michigan Aeronautics Commission, and the selected firm will be subject to federal and state requirements. Services for every contract and description will be for the expected project. Not all the services or development items may be required. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission reserves the right to initiate ad­ ditional procurement action for any services included in this procurement, but not under contract. Firms will be ranked on experience and qualifications, in­ cluding, but not limited to, airport development projects, per­ sonnel qualifications, availability, familiarity with the airport, interest and ability to meet federal and state requireihents. Additional information may be requested from the top selected 3 or 4 firms. Interested consultants should submit qualifications and ex­ perience no later than May 14, 1993 to: Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission Attn: Mr. Jeff Mansfield 102 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 PIXY IS COMING TO JCPENNEY WITH GREAT PORTRAIT VALUES AND CHOICE! Those attending will be eligible to win the door prize, which is a framed, signed and numbered, limited edition print by Jane Wooster Scott. Proceeds from the raffles will he used to help the physically challenged in the Grand Rapids and Caledonia areas. The Caledonia AMBUCS previously have donated equip­ ment and funds to such programs as the Kent Special Riding Program, the Caledonia Com­ munity Schools special education classes, and to individuals who needed special equipment or home facilities. A cash bar and an appetizer buffet will be available. Raffle tickets are being sold for $1 each or six for $5. They can be purchased at the Caledonia branch of Old Kent Bank, or at Caledonia Travel, located in the Caledonia Village Centre. •xIO BBBBB BBBBB Raffle winners need not be present to win. Austhof said. XO xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo o BUSTER: ? X You taught ma io ° o always ba "one up”, guess I learned quick! Happy 30th. It only gets better from hero. I love you, BABS Hastings, Michigan X O x q v * Wolkrtt BBBBBBESSBBBB BBBBBBEBBBBBB Mini-prints Some studios require that you choose the portrait you want for your special before it’s even taken! At Pixy you choose after you’ve seen all of your options. That’s REAL choice from Pixy! XO XO XO XO XO XO XO XO X o xo CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • Moy 3-7,1993 • The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of May 3rd through 7th. Material should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. THE FIRST MORNING, as we will only 47 Portraits (ict (his 4’ Itonrait Special - one 8x10. two 5x" and cipit wallets from one pose ot ixxir choice in the finished portrait cmefopc. plus siJuSf 36 Mini-prints - all tor S5.95. cover the City once this year. PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS BECAUSE WE CANNOT ACCEPT THEM AT THE CITY LANDFILL Tuesday-Saturday April 27-May 1 Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO METALS ... or garbage will be Hours: Tuss.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lunch 2-3 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch 1-2 p.m. accepted. This will be our only clean up this year. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk 7SO» IIIIHIIIIIIIN A3S.0.0S, Ktjvlarfy $22.95 Save s17! JCPenney �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 Hastings Middle School honor roll told for third marking period Mi Grade High Honors 3.50 TO 4.00 - • Elena Mellen, •Teague O'Mara, •Rebecca Mepham. •Lisa McKay. •JustinWaters. •Colleen Woods, •Tamara Obreiter, •Elizabeth Lincolnhul,•Melissa Craven. •Amy Doty. •Andrea Dreyer. •Josh Durkee, •Andrea Jones, Keri Schroeder. Meghann Murphy, Peter Lewis. Marisa Norris. Malancc Tossiva, Jordan Foreman, Eric Soya, Jason McCabe, Jill Conrad, Devan Endres, Jason Fuller, Stephen Johncock, Abel Johnston, Kristy Lambert, Jodi Songer, Liza Courtney. Jeremy Radvansky. Nick Fcldpausch. Darcy Welton. Ryan Schnackenberg, Melissa Chaddcrdon, Emily Dipert, Jamie Lambeth, Amanda Farmer, Ryan Scharping. Nick Thornton. Mike Burghdoff. Mike krucgcr. Eric Greenfield, Christin Holcomb. Shauna Golyar., Leslie McAlvey, Stacey Martin. Felicity White, Kevin Morgan, Samantha Wade, Andrew Ferris. Martha Gibbons, Jenny Hayes, Danielle Krcpps, Mandy Russell. Shannon Lundstrum, Cassie Miller, Suzanne Schmader, Victor Lewis. Rachel Nystrom, Alex Voss, Darcie Bolo, Chris Boucher, Angela Bunce. Erin Dudley, Casey King. Sth Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Joe Lyons. Sarah Miles. Lee Miller, Ed Youngs. Brian Berry. Shannon Carpenter, Kevin Cooney. Angela Erway. Rachel Hough. Sarah Keller, Joe Sanders, Sara Walker, Jcrrid Volte. Adam Smith, Stacey Bruce. Jon Lawrence. Brandy Cunningham, Damon Gonzales. Scott Haire, Amanda Hawbaker, Josh Hill. Pal Johnson, Jennifer Newton, Teresa Swihart, Sarah Mepham, Gregg Mesecar, Sossity Wolfe. Brian Hubert, Kristen Norris, Andy Van Koevering, Ryan Castelein. Katrina Waldren, Travis Williams. Becky Shorkey, Jennifer Schranz, Jessica Alkema. Jay Bolthouse, Mindy Clawson. Bethany Koetjc. Sth Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Becky Swiatek, Ron Uldriks, Josh Storm. Scott Smith, Scott Potter, Jason Windes, Kristal Yoder, Heather Miller, Nick Adams. Casey Alexander, Josh Allerding, Keri Allyn, Kathryn Leary, Amy Boger, Nelson Braendle, Kristy Clark, Chad Coenen, Julie Krebs, Ben Furrow, Chad Howes, Meghan Kaiser, Erin Marsh, Ryan Leslie. 7ft Grade High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 - • Danielle Ambassadors formed in Hastings Members ol the newly formed Hastings Area Cliamber of Commerce Ambassadors Group are from left to right, Mary Thompson. Scott Ommen Joan Grigas, Karen Heath. George Brand, Dixie Stadel-Manchum, Mike Humphreys, Dorothy Conklin, Carl Schoessel. Ray Komar and Fred Jacobs. The Group will be holding their first ribbon cutting at Hastings Industrial Incubator on thursday, April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Businesses having ribbon cuttings and open houses include; New Concepts, Caledonia Express, Unlimited Fabrications, Flexible Personnel, Power Manufacturing and Brands .... — Photographic. Wildcm, •Adam Taylor. * Shannon Woodard, •Katie Willison, •Amy Robbe, *Carly Weiden, •Caxey Anderson, •Alcisha Miller, •Sarah Bellgraph, *Ann Burghdoff, *Tye Casey, *Mylea DcGoa. *John DeWitt, •Lindsey Piuelkow, •Rachel Dreyer, •Emily Mead, ‘Joe Edger, •Philip Gole, •Trxci Heffelbower, •Melissa Meaney, •Stephanie Jiles, Jessica Olmsted, Michelle Bies, Melissa Moore, Lisa Cooklin, Alicia Franzone, Megan Schirmer, Matt Toburen, Bess Lyons, Lindsey Micel, Matt Barnum, Josh Cappon, Amber Mikolajczyk, Erika Ordiway, Cynthia Hayes, Chris Olmsted. Trisha McKeough. Patrick Shade,, Kim Yoder, Sarah Hayes, Lesley Thornton, Jennifer Ogden, Jeff Arnett, Roxanne Bell, Amy Belson, James Birman, Carley Case. Karen DeMott, Harry Dorcy, Rebecca Merriman, Angela Newsted. Adam Gee, Erica West, Katie Thomas, Ken Rose, Kyle Pohja, Summer Gillons, Zak Holston, Ben James. Rebecca Keeler, Ed Vandermoien, Jeremy Mallison, Jennifer Lewis, Greg Marcusse, Genna Nichols, Jamie Kirkendall. Charissa Shaw, Julie Anthony, James Bailey Jr., Andrew Courtright, Robert Dixon Jr., Seth Doe, Mike McKeough, Matt Moore, Brooke Ulrich, Katy Strouse, Tyler Allerding, Ryan Rude, Beau Bamum, Laura McKinney, Eric McCarty, Charlie Cove, Josh Moras. Michelle Davis, Stacey Duron, Cheryl Gibbons, Holly Goggins, Tim Rounds. Angie Kenfield. Sarah Roush. 7th Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Tennille Walter, Katherine Wood, Lauren Reed. Amy Archambeau, Mark Arens, Amanda Miller. Jolene Pastemack, Kristen Hanshaw, Jenny Norris, Ben O'Mara, Sandra Trumbull, Rachel Young, Charles Mead, Jake Reynolds, Kim Sawdy, Josh Richie, Jackie Lesick. Beth Sonsmith, Jon Swinkunas, Doug Varney, Evan Winkler, Adam Bancroft, Heidi Banning, Josh Newton. Zach Deming, Sarah LaJoye, Ben Potter, Eric Masse, Syndi Goodenough, Dana Hill, Misha Neil, Randall Dell. Stephanie Elliott, Samantha Sanborn, Chris Stafford, Nick Wilson, Kristen Sherwood, Garett Gonzales, Frances Halladay, Greta Higgins, Phillip Johnson, Ryan Willard, Nathan Belcher. Jason Laux, Jesse Davis, Kristy Lutz, Simon Hill, David Koutz, Ginger Johnson, Nichole Bivens, Rebekah Clough, David Cole, TrixieJJuskirk. 7th Grade Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Rendelle Yeo, Jeff Storrs, Jesscia Robinson, Seth Bender, Douglas Sarver, Steven Dahn, Noah Doyle, Addie Englerth, Rachel Hammontxee, Stacy Pratt. Mike Jarvis, David Rose, Tiffany Seymour. Mb Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - •Bethany Arnett, •Heather Lawrence, •Amanda Strickland, •Katie Robinson, *Mike Nystrom, •Allyson Morgan. •Justin Gocdcnski, •David. Parker, • Laura Storm, ‘Ryan Hawbaker, •Amy Songer, •Ken Hoxworth, ’Derek Johnson. •Andy Keller, •Patti Stockham, David Barnum. Jason Miller, Levi Solmes, Todd Schantz, Josh Dickinson, Jeff Doozan, Brooke Rizor, Adam Furrow, Ty Greenfield, Andrea Larke, Adam Whitney, Eric Meek, Amber Reid, Mike Wank, Elizabeth I^onergan, Mike Lipstraw. Scott Sawyer, Jasmine Ricker. Zach Woodley, Jim Storms, Rebecca Johnston. Kathleen Fields, Tara Stockham, Ashley Bowerman. Bethany Olson, Amber Christensen, Houston Malone, Callie Shumway. Danika Dorcy. Kari Gregory, AJ O'Heran, Alicia Cooney. Beau Mason. Sally Edger. Suzanne Miller. Mike Sheehan, Jon Selvig, Karen Herbstreith, Paul Redbum. Jon Styf, Matt Bradley, Stephanie Donalds, Destiny Seeber, Naomi Nicholson, Ben Appleby, Cherie Baker, Nick Remley, Jenny Bergstrom, Monica Berry, Levi Bolthouse, Anna Lewis, Sarah Byington, Steven Storrs, Ron solmes. Leslie Ockerman, Silas Smith, Josh Warren. Mi Grade Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Ben Anderson. Jesse Mackenzie, Robert Cole, Ken Duke, Nicole Earl, Shanell Weiler, Kristen Schlacbter, Lee Hayes. Josh Stevens, Jessica Huss, Josh Bundy, Lisa Rosenberger, Brent Merritt. Tom Edmonds, Erin Englehart, Mike Wcedall, Adam Mix, Alan Brill, Ken Thompson, Christina Lancaster, Jessica Taylor, Megan Baker, Aaron Potter, Sindi Felzke, Beau Hanson, Tia Harper, Troy Olson, Josh Sheldon, Brooke Norris. Tiffany Steward. Eric Kidder, Natalie Acheson, Angela Boger, Elissa Koetje, Brian Dunn, Shasta Smith, Jennifer Smith. Mi Grade Hoteorable Meattoa 34M to 3.09 - Jacob Allerding, Stacy Bishop, Nick Bumford, Tonya Krick. Derek Spidel, Micki Guernsey, Sira Lewis, Carrie Hess, Charles Tefft, Toni Jacinto, Jeremiah Johnson. •Indicates 4.00 WET BASEMENT? The Waterproofing Altemttw |mci tin] 1-800-908-8333 For fr— on site inspection " 2g? VESSECCHIA & ASSOCIATES Professional Speaker/Consultant/Counselor (Specialists in Stress Management) TS Dr SALE 3 ■ SALE j CHILDR SALE 3 FRI. & SAT. ONLY! STORES OPEN 10 AM FRIDAY & 9 AM SATURDAY LE SA i ESSE 25'/. 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At PENNOCK HOSPITAL, you receive a total ctnapeoaatte partage which includes competitive salary, an innovative "menu-style" Flexible Benefits Package. Paid-Time-Off System, tuition reimbursement, defin­ ed contribution pension plan, plus many more benefits. Please apply to: Human Resources Dept. PENNOCK HOSPITAL DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ____________ 100*3 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 40058 e.o.e. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 22, 1993 — Page 15 Delton Methodist Church celebrates 100th anniversary Sunday Grover Cleveland was president and I lenry Ford built his first car the year Delton's first Methodist church was built. Members used to supplement their pastor’s salary with produce they had grown and meal they had butchered. A shed was on the premises to provide a place for members 10 tie their horses while they attended continued to expand the Delton church facilities in the past two decades and another expansion is planned. In 1977. the parsonage was built, dedicated and paid for all in the same year. In April. 1979 ground was broken for the new church sanctuary and fellowship hall building, next to the old structure, which is still in use for Sunday School classes, the Cornerstone ministry for teens and the Children s Comer Christian day care. The shell of the new church was completed in 1980 and the congregation took over the job of finishing the interior. In 1989. a 1.580-square-foot addition was worship services. Those are some of the types of memories thu likely will be shared Sunday. April 25 when members and friends of Faith United Methodist Church celebrate the church's 100th anniversary United Methodist Bishop Donald A. Oft will be coming to Delton for the celebration, speaking at both the 8:30 and added to the church to increase the nursery area for the growing congregation of approximately 280. The project included a new north entrance to the building and a large coat storage area. 11 a.m. worship services and holding a question and answer forum during the 9:45 a.m Sunday School session for youth and adults. On's visit is thought to he the first time a Methodist bishop has visited the church. Centennial festivities include a 12:30 p.m. dinner and a program thu will include special music, a time for reminiscing by long-time members Gladys Chamberlain. Marvin Harrington. Marie Williams and Wilbur Solomon and a look at plans for the future from Patrick Hughes. Musical selections will be presented by the Glory Boys, a local gospel group, and organists Gladys Chamberlain. Isla DeVries and Virginia Sloops. Tickets for the dinner had lo be purchased by April 18. but everyone is welcome to Mtend the 1:30 p.m program, which will be followed by refreshments of anniversary cake and ice cream and an open house at the parsonage. Those who wish are welcome to dress in old fashioned clothing for the event, but centennial garb is not required. Church members on the Centennial Committee started planning for the centennial celebration nearly a year ago. said the church's pastor, the Rev. William Hertel. "It's going to be a great day of celebration," he said. Reaching the 100th anniversary is significant. Hertel said, because "for 100 years, people called Methodists have been serving Christ in 'his corner of Barry County. "We have the honor of having our new bishop with us, Donald A. Ott. and as far as some of our people can remember our church has never had a bishop come and preach in the morning service and be a part of what is going on. so it's a real special occasion lo have him with us," be said. Legal Notices MASTMM CHARTER TOWMBMP Ragatar Beard April 12. 1993 - 7:00 p.m. All Board mam6#fs present. also Commissioner Gordon Fuhr. James Goulooze. ond one guest. Minutes approved ond Treasurer's Report Introduced new Township Attorney James Gouloose. Discussed paving drive-way. Thomas to sell old cemetery equipment. Contracted with Jack Walker lor 1992 audit. Adopted cemetery rules. Raid outstanding bills. Submitted by: Bonnie I. Cruttonden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (4-22) Default has occurred in the conditions ol a mor­ tgage (the Mortgage ) made by DANIEL E. ALLEN ond KATHLEEN A ALLEN husband ond wile, mar tgogors. to MARTIN HOMES INC., a Minnesota corporation, having its principal oHkes at 6901 West Shakopee Road. Bloomington. Minnesota 55438. mortgagee, dated December 5. 19B3. ond recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds ol Barry County. Michigan on December 12. 1983. in Liber 257 ol Mortgages pages 80 83 inclusive. Said mortgage was assigned to SENTRY LIFE IN­ SURANCE COMPANY a Wisconsin corporation, by instrument dated December 31. 1987. and record­ ed in the OHice ol the Register of Deeds of Borry County. Michigan on January 11. 1988. in L.ber 461 of Mortgages on page 440. Because of the default, the undersigned hos elected to dec lore the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage immediately due and payable. At the date ol this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy One ond 99 100 Dollars ($23,471.99). No suit or proceedings at law hove been instituted to recover any port ol the debt secured by the Mortgage. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage ond the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Mortgage and all legal costs charges and ex­ penses including attorney lees allowed by law. the Mortgage Will be foreclosed by sole of the mor tgoged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder on the front steps of the Courthouse 220 West State Street Hostings Michigan 49058. the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan on Moy 13. 1993 at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(4) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 os amended (MCLA 600 3240(4). MSA 27A.3240(4)). the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sole unless the premises ore deter­ mined to be abandoned tn accordance with MCLA 600.3241a. MSA 27A.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dote of the sole. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Johnstown Township Borry County Michigan, described as follows Port of the Northwest 1 4 of the Southeast 1 4 of Section 24 Town 1 North Range 8 West, being more particularly described os follows The South 198 feet of the East 220 feet of the Northwest 1 4 of the Southeast 1 4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Dated: April 8 1993 SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Wisconsin corporation Mortgagee Vornum Riddermg Schmidt t Howlett Jonathon W Anderson Esq Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 P.O. Boa 352 Grand Rapids Michigan 49501 0352 (5 6) "It's fun to think about the past, but were all interested in the future." Mott said. The church is nearly ready to embark upon another expansion to add Sunday School classrooms, offices for the pastor and his staff, a library, a study, additional rest rooms and an expanded fellowship hall and kitchen. The Delton Church is known for its mission-minded focus in both the local community, state and world. Church members have an annual Mission Conference and its first in 1973 raised S3.000. Funds targeted annually for mis­ sions since then have increased to as high as $42,000 one year. Another tradition since 1972, lay men and women of the church have presented "The Last Supper" drama every Lenten season to the community and churches in other cities. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS A portion of the new Faith United Methodist Church building is shown in this photo. "Horses, slipscrapers, shovels and neighbors did the work," recalls a church member. "Excluding the furnace and fixtures, there was a total cash outlay of District superintendent, the Rev. Ed Perkins, will be on hand for the afternoon activities. Former pastors who are expected include the Rev. Elmer Faust, who served from 1975-90. longer than any other pastor: L.L. Waterhouse. 1956-60; Marcitu Taber. 1964-67 and possibly Gordon Showers. 1971-75. AU the theological students who the church congregation has helped support have been invited to attend the festivities, S3." Current member Wilbur Solomon's grandfather Al Solomon used his team of horses for tbe project. Al one time the Delton church's pastor served the Prairieville and Mito churches and another church for awhile. In 1961. Ute Delton church added an too. Special local guests, who are among the oldest members of the church - Caroline Solomon. Birdena Lyttle and Eda 1-einaar - educational unit onto the church building. The addition was dedicated In 1963 and Ute are expected to attend. The church is located on M-43. on the church basement and sanctuary were renovated that same year. Delton's Methodist Episcopal Church and the local Evangelical United Brethren Church joined together in the 1960s to become the United Methodist Church. Seven! yean later when the Cloverdale church burned, the Delton and Cloverdale United Methodist churches merged on Jan. 7. 1973 to become the present Faith United Methodist Church. The Cloverdale Church fire was caused corner of Bush Street. A look at church history Even a fire lhat destroyed the Delton Methodist Episcopal Church in 1907 couldn't extinguish the faith and devotion of its members. The same was true many years later when a neighboring Methodist Chu ch in the burg of Cloverdale was struck by lightening and burned to the ground. Soon after, the Cloverdale United Methodist Church and the Delton United when lightning struck Ute building three times during a storm. Tbe cut fteldstone from the foundation of tbe Cloverdale Church were recently used as a decorative border around Faith United Methodist's new Methodist Church merged to form one congregation, the present Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. Originally called the Delton Methodist bell tower. Episcopal Church, the modest sanctuary was built on the comer of Bush Street and South Wall Lake Road (M-43) in 1893. Sparks from a ueam engine passing by on the highway ignited the wooden shingles of tbe building and the church burned on May 14. 1907. The church was rebuilt on the same site and was dedicated on Jan. 18.1908. Tbe first building expansion program took place when a basement was put under the church, during the period of 1930-35 cook, has been a member of tbe Delton church since her childhood and abe recalls playing the organ for a church service when she was nine. "I can't imagine what it sounded like." she said. "I've seen it just grow tremendously.' she when Lester Miles was pastor said of the church. Building projects have "Combining with the Cloverdale Church helped us jirnarndniMlji <AU nf w woifced together." said Kathryn Mon. chairwoman of the Centennial Committee Mott, a retired Delton Kellogg Schools SING GRAM Saturday, May 8th A Song, A Card and a Flower for $^A00 duVz Professional Engineering Services Hastings City/Barry County Airport Hastings, Michigan Interested engineering firms are requested to submit ex­ perience and qualifications to: Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission In regard to providing preliminary, design and construction inspection services for the following development at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport, Hastings, Michigan. 1. Create a new Master Plan. Projects listed above are expected to be funded in part by grants, over several years, from the Federal Aviation Ad­ ministration and the Michigan Aeronautics Commission, and the selected firm will be subject to federal and state requirements. Services for every contract and description will be for the expected project. Not all the services or development items may be required. The Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission reserves the right to initiate ad­ ditional procurement action for any services included in this procurement, but not under contract. Firms will be ranked on experience and qualifications, in­ cluding, but not limited to, airport development projects, per­ sonnel qualifications, availability, familiarity with the airport, interest and ability to meet federal and state requirements. Additional information may be requested from the top selected 3 or 4 firms. Interested consultants should submit qualifications and ex­ perience no later than May 14, 1993 to: Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission Attn: Mr. Jeff Mansfield 102 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Get a loan with a 9() I>ay No Payment Ban. Now you don't have lo wait or whatever else you need. THE DELTON CHORUS to get what you need. 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Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS. MI 49058 IEOE) <X*O Kf NT BANK t«« �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 22, 1993 Woman accused of robbing gas station sentenced to year in jail A Hastings woman accused of robbing a Nashville gas station Jan 16 was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court last Thursday lo 12 months in jail and five years of probation on a charge of larceny from a person. I.inda K. Rench. 30. also was required to pay $ 1.500 in costs and $ 165 restitution to the Amoco gas station from which she stole the money. Judge Richard M. Shuster said he did not warn to send Bench to prison because he fell society's opportunity to turn Rench into a "productive citizen " would be "lessened rather than increased" by the experience. "We have to look al the long run." Shusler said. "If we send you there (to prison) today... you'll find that you'll come out and go back to (doing) the same sort ol things." Shuster urged Rench to participate in the county jail's rehabilitative programs and work lo turn her life around. "You did an armed robbery, you scared the daylights out of one poor soul." Shuster said. "You're going io have to do some time and you're going to have to work on yourself conduct, punishable by up to lire in prison, and a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum 15-ycar prison term. Court News every day." Rench told the court she is sorry for whal she did and she read aloud a poem she wrote to express her hope that her experience in jail will help her gel off drugs and turn her life around. "For the first lime in my life I feel fully free. I almost feel like a whole new complete me." Rench read. "By a powerful force. I landed in jail, and by God's will I'll finally prevail.. ." Rench pleaded guilty to the larceny charge March 25 as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office in exchange for dropping a charge of armed robbery. Rench admitted that after buying a pop at the gas station, she ordered the clerk on duly to give her the money in the register. During a preliminary exam in February in District Court, die clerk said Rench demanded the money several limes. He said that when he refused to open the register. Rench put her hand in her jacket pocket and demanded the money again, saying "I don't want to hurt no one." The clerk told the court he did not see a weapon in Rench's hand but said he "didn't want to mess around" with her in case she did have one. During her plea. Rench said she did not have a weapon at the time of the incident and does not remember putting her hand in her pocket. 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Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. APRIL TOBIAS Happy 18 April 26 Love Mom, Dad, Brian, Grandparents Lansing, Sarah Greenleaf. Basil. Fern, Tobias Sale 1982 HARLEY-DAVIDSON, Electra Glide. Low Mileage, one owner, 948-8871. WERE was sentenced to two to three years in prison on charges of writing bogus checks and being a habitual offender. Christopher T.D. Johnson. 23. also was required to pay $92.60 in restitution. Johnson pleaded guilty to the habitual offender and two check-writing counts March 11 in exchange for dropping a charge of escaping while awaiting trial on felony charges. He admitted writing a $24.85 check lo Felpausch and a $24.75 check to Hickory Comers Grocery without having a checking account. Johnson had Just been arraigned on tbe check-writing charges in District Court, located al 220 West Court Street, when be attempted to escape while being escorted from the court building lo a waiting police car. He allegedly knocked down a sheriffs deputy and fled west on Center Road. Deputies pursued Johnson to a storage shed near tbe intersection at Park and Court streets, where he was recaptured with the help of officers from the Hastings Police Department. • A Grand Ledge man stood mute to charges of helping a fellow prisoner escape from the Bar.-y County Jail, maliciously destroying a building and being a habitual offender. Nut guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Michael D. Bryan. 20. is accused of helping Herbert M. Blain Jr. escape from tbe jail March 6. Bryan, who waa in jail on charges of writing bad checks, was charged with malicious destruction of a building because be and Blain allegedly dug a hole in their cell wall by using a piece of stainless steel mirror frame to chip away al the mortar surrounding the concrete blocks that make up tbe wall. The pair then removed the blocks from the wall. Blain was able to squeeze through tbe opening the pair made in the wall and make his escape. He is still at large. Aiding another prisoner's escape is a felony punishable by up lo seven yean in prison, and causing malicious destruction to a building in excess of $100 carries a maximum lenience \nlnpie\ A ( ollt t libit J ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, April 25. Featuring 300 exhibitor., displaying over one million antiques. First show of 1993. Get the first buys. Show rain or shine as we otter seven covered buildings. 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Mich. $3 admission. of four yean in prison. A May 13 pre-trial was scheduled. • A Battle Creek man stood mute to charges that he had sexual contact and intercourse with a girl under 13 yean old. Not guilty pleas were entered on bis behalf. Robert O. Brown is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal IN CAR PRICES 1989 CHEVY BARRETTA T SOCIAL SERVICE WORK­ ER TENDERCARE: Hastings, has a position available for a Social Service Worker. Bache­ lors degree in Social Work or related field is prefered, experi­ ence is a plus. We offer an excel­ lent salary, insurance, benefits and a pleasant working enviorment. For immediate considera­ tion please apply in person or call Nancy Harding, Tendercare, Hastings, 240 E. North St., 945-9564 E.O.E.____________ TOOL & DIE MAKER/ MACHINIST Journeyman or extensive experience a must. CNC knowledge preferred. OFFICE MANAGER Strong organizational skills and bookk­ eeping required. Part-time, flexi­ ble hours. Send resume and compensation requirements lo: Everett Engi­ neering Corporation, 161 North Main Street, Woodland, Michi­ gan. 48897. punishable by up to eight years in prison. A May 6 pre-trial date was set. • A Hastings man pleaded guilty to charges of drunk driving, third offense, possession of marijuana, driving with a suspended license and being a habitual offender. Martin C. Allerding II, 26, pleaded guilty to the charges in exchange for a pledge by the prosecutor s office to recommend a year in jail as the maximum sentence. Allerding told the court that on March 14 be was taking his car home from a friend's house, where the car had been parked for several days, when the police pulled him over. Allerding said that he and his friend had been drinking al the house beforehand. Allerding allegedly had a .14 blood alcohol level at the time of the incident. The drunk driving charge is a felony punishable by one lo five years in prison and the revocation of Allerding's license. The possession charge is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of a year in jail. Tbe suspended license charge is also a misdemeanor and is punishable by a maximum 90-day jail term. Rick A. Simmons, 38, violated his probation by failing to report to his probation agent and failing to pay $600 in costs. Simmons originally was sentenced to nine months in jail on charges of drunk driving and resisting arrest. He was also required to pay $1,500 in court costs and $100 in fines. Simmons pleaded guilty to charges in 1990 in exchange for dropping other charges pending against him. The drunk driving charge is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail. The resisting charge is a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two yean in prison. Simmons received 231 days credit for time served. • A Hastings man accused of embezzling anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 from Barry County Rental pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted larceny, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison. Gary L Wilbur, 44, pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of embezzlement over $100, a felony punishable by a maximum 10 yean in prison. Wilbur admitted he took the money while working as a manager at the rental company. Hastings City Police who investigated the case said Wilbur embezzled the money by renting out the company's equipment, keeping tbe money paid by rental customers and destroying records of the transactions. An April 29 sentencing date was set. • Judge Shuster denied Youthful Trainee Status for Todd M. Heeringa, 20, of Hastings. Heeringa is accused of breaking into a Pontiac Firebird in Maple Grove Township Sept 18. He stood mute to the charge March 11. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. A May 6 pre-trial was scheduled in the case. Police Beat Thieves steal canoe from pond JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 15-foo< aluminum canoe worth $450 wax stolen from a home oo Benfield Road sometime during the weekend of April 3. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The victims said tbe canoe was taken from a pood oo their property. Dowling man flees sheriff's deputies JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Dowling man wax arrested after fleeing from Sheriffs deputies last Thursday, April 15. the Barry County Sheriffs Departmem reports. Deputies said they saw Terry L. Traister. 36. driving north at 70 miles per hour on Hutchinson Road near Fruin Road at 2:40 a.m. Deputies report that when they tried to slop Traister. he continued driving and led deputies on a chase along Hutchinson to Lacey Road, and tlien along Lacey, past North Avenue, to 5450 Lacey Road where Traister pulled into a driveway. Deputies said that during the chase. Traister failed to stop for several slop signs and crossed the center line at least four times. Traister was arrested when he refused to give deputies his driver's license, registration and proof of insurance. Deputies said Traister struggled with them during his srrest. but gave up when he was wrestled io the ground. Deputies said they believe alcohol was involved in the incident, but Traister refused to take a breath test. A blood test was taken instead. Traister faces charges of fleeing and eluding and resisting arrest. He was also cited for drunken driving, not having a driver's license and speeding. Man accused of assault, carrying weapon CASTLETON TWP. — A Castleton Township man was arrested after allegedly threatening another man with a knife miring a fight April 13, troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post In Hastings said. Terry L. Hendricks. 33. is accused of pulling a knife during an argument with tbe man at Hendricks' home. Troopers said Hendricks showed the olher man the knife, but did not cut him with II Troopers said they arrested Hendricks later in the day and found a double-edged knife in the ashtray of Hendricks' car. Hendricks faces charges of felonious assault, carrying a concealed weapon and driving with a suspended license. St. No. P556. p.w., p.l., p.s., p.b., tilt, cruise, air, cass., sporty car Owners chase burglars from home BALTIMORE TWP. — A pair of burglars were scared off from a Prilchardville Road home when the owners arrived home unexpectedly. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The victims told police they relumed home al about 7:45 p.m. and saw two men running from their home, one of them carrying a gun case lhat belonged to the victims. One of the victims said be chased the two men. but they dropped the gun case and got *149“ away. Several items, including a television and a VCR. were found scattered around the Wanied SALES POSITION part/fuU time. Experienced in concrete/ concrete construction. 792-0004. sexual A May 6 pre-trial date was set. • A May 24 trial date was scheduled fur a Delton man accused of attacking another man with a car in Hope Township Nov. 29. Matthew G. Millard, 25, is also alleged to have been carrying a revolver during the incident. Millard is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison, and carrying a concealed weapon, which carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. Millard stood mute to the charges Jan. 21. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • Boyd R. Lcinaar, 28. of Delton, stood mute to two charges that he manufactured marijuana. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Manufacturing marijuana is a felony The habitual offender charge would raise Allerding's maximum possible sentence ooeand-a-half times to seven-and-a-half years in prison. • A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison on 1990 misdemeanor charges after be violated his probation. home's property, deputies said. Deputies report the front door of the residence had been kicked in. and house had been ransacked. The victims said they could nol find any items missing, however. 1989 PONTIAC GRAND AM St. No. 2533A. Auto., air, tilt, cruise, cass., extra clean, one owner om,v_ S8KJI42 IWWino Local man hurt after losing control of car RUTLAND TWP. — A Hastings man went to the hospital April 5 after he lost control of his car. took out a fence and hit a tree, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said Chris M. Shellenbarger. 19. was heading west on West Stale Road near Hammond Road at 4:35 p.m. when he losl control of his car. Shellenbarger told deputies he lost control because his brakes did not work and the steering wheel would not turn. Deputies said they checked the brakes and they worked. Shellenbarger was taken to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Butterworth 1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX LE St. No. P557. V-6, loaded with options, beautiful car k.ww yVQQvo 0M.V— I • Ail payments based on $500 down plus tax and fees for 48 months at 9.9% BLANKENSTEINS PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE • GMC Hospital in Grand Rapids, where be was treated and released. Alcohol may be factor in one-car accident CASTLETON TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a Nashville woman was injured April 6 in an accident deputies believe may have been alcohol related. Rhonda S. Geething. 31. was heading west on Thomapple Lake Road near Devine Road at 2:30 a.m. when her car crossed the center line and went off the south side of the road into a water-filled ditch, deputies said. Deputies said that Geething smelled of alcohol. They also said they found an opened bottled of whiskey in the car. Geething was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. A blood test was taken at Pennock to determine Geething's blood alcohol level at the time of the accident, deputies said. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-04-29.pdf 6ff3eeb8138c62d3338677b425a81282 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UBIABV 121 S CHURCH ST. MStiHGS. Ml 4935s l«91 Industrial incubator Accused stalker home to 6 businesses gets lesser sentence See Page 2 See Page 5 Delton boys1 track team starts fast See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 ANNER Hastings fuhlic Library 121 S. Churcn St. Hastings, Hl 49U58 riAb 1 inGS THURSDAY. APRIL 29. 1993 VOLUME 139, NO 8 News Briefs PRICE 25* Garbage pickup to be once a week by David T. Young Editor Garbage pickup in Hastings won't cost any more than last year, but It will be cut back County property values jump $93.6 million from twice to once per week on a one-year trial basis. The City Council and Hastings Sanitary Service owner Ken Neil came to an agreement Monday night that will keep the cost at $8 per week per household, but cut back service to once a week starting lune 1. The service cutback is for a one-year trial, and If it is continued the foiloaring year, the price will go up to $8.50. If council wants to go back to twice a week pickup, the price will by Elaine GRbert Astute Editor A 14.05 percent jump in Barry County's overall real and personal property values is reflected in the 1993 county equalisation re­ have to be re-negotiated. Council first announced April 12 that Neil Pwmnck HcapM will law as ate aawual HeaHi Fair fams 9 a.m. *> 1:30 p.m. tenfey. May 1. nafaa ste Bnrir of fee hospitri. and a committee were discussing changes in the garbage pickup contract in order to give local residents two weeks to express opinions to city officials. "I understand there is wme reluctance to go to once a week service." said Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower added, "I'm getting a lol of comment about once a week pickup, especially with summer coming on." Councilwoman Miriam While said that some residents told her they would rather pay a higher price to keep service at twice a week. Neil said. "We're just trying to save costs. We think It's something that can be worked around. Itll save us a Huie bit on UFnr.i The Barry-Eaaon Haakh DapmMt aiao will be oa hand an give teuuuiaa- A survey of city residents showed that more than one-third do not put their rubbish at the curb more than once a week. "I think it (going to once a week service) will work," Neil said. "We're not going to leave the city unsanitary. I don't think the quality of service will go down." When asked where twice a week service exists in other area communities besides other Hastings, be said the only one be could think of is East Grand Rapids. This sight will appear once a week in Hastings, starting June 1. He also noted that the last time Hastings Sanitary Service got a price increase was two yean ago. Councilman Frank Campbell said be preferred to give Hastings Sanitary Service a six-mon; h trial period killer than a year. He said be thought the service cutback proposal came too quickly. "Il's going to take time (for people to gel used to the reduction)," Campbell said. Fellow Councilman Harold Hawkins agreed. But Neil said, "We've got labor situations we've got to take care of. The one-year trial is best. Il gives us a chance to work with our labor force. "This isn't something we're going to start tomorrow,* he added, noting the reduction in service would begin the first of June. "I think a year trial la quite fair.* Neil added that the service won't ignore residents who pul their garbage out twice a week after June 1. He said Us employees will pick up the rubbish, but also will talk to the residents to make them aware of the change. "That's so it won't be sluing there so the dogs and cats can have a field day with IL." said Councilman Robert May. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "If we make it through the summer and fall, it probably will be a very successful program." Jasperse said the new agreement essentially is a tradeoff, keeping rates the same, but at the same time trying out once rather than twice a week service. The vote for the proposed new contract was unanimous port. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted the report, which has a total equalized value of $750,195,252. up from 1992s $666319382. The new figures represent two years of in­ flation instead of one because of the state freeze on assessments last year. Equalised valuer far 1993 real property are $711,056,200 and personal property, $49,139X152. The residential class experienced the largest hike, with an overall increase of 1737 percent more than last year. Irving Township had the largest percent­ age of gain in total equalized value at 22.83 percent; followed by Johnstown Township, 20.02*; Rutland, 1B.9S*; Carlton. 1835*; and Hope, 1831*. The smallest increase is 1.54* in Balti­ more Township. The county's overall *1993 assessed value Is $759,771,823 sod the equalized value is $760,195,252 and that means that we had to factor two units.* said County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough. See VALUES continued page 2 ttee in Chaste Park Steqt. May 30. far two shows, at 1 and 3:30 p.at. Hteqs. win iacfade dapfate. tea. ttex. bosses aad cates. a herd of more than 70 aawnals. Franzen Brothers spohaspersoas say ease will be no seat mon *aa 30 fact away from the acte. HiHnwn'i fear qualifies her to compete in the fortec state finals Friday and Saturday at Westers Michigan University. Hillman took firn in the oratory competition. I----- ----------------------- ------------------------ LegNHMIVe UOiiM set for May 10 The next Legislative Coffee steen will be held at 8 a m. Monday. May 10. al the County Scat Rosanna in t» M-insr HBHings. State f rumor Jack Wefaorn and tee Rep. Bob Beader will be on hand to ulk about key sane tees and so answer say quotes from Loaasteah The Legislative Coffees, sponsored by the Hartiagr Area Chamber of Com­ merce. are open to the public. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Center Road, east of Chariton Park Road, was ’off limits* to drivers when flood water spread across the pavement and made it impassable. Spring rains cause flooding, road closings by Mary Warner Flood warnings far the Thomappie River in Hastings and Caledonia were finally lifted Monday after nearly a week of high waler that inundated basements, washed swsy docks, and caused other property damage. Twenty-four hours of steady rain April 19-20 dropped 237 inches of precipitation on Barry County, causing river and lake levels to rise dramatically. The County Red Cross offered shelter to families whose homes were surrounded by waler. One family, unable to reach their mobile home on Thomappie Lake after ris­ ing waters blocked access to it. was given shelter in a local motel for the weekend, ac­ cording to Red Cross Director Karen Depres. Residents on or near Thornapple Lake whose homes were inaccessible because of the flooding were using canoes to paddle to and from their houses. Depres said. Velma Allen, a resident of Hastings whose home is located off Center Street on the south bank of the Thomappie. said the flood had supplied her with her "own private swimming pool." River walers encircled her house and seeped into her basement, leaving eight inches of standing waler. /.Hen had to use a raised walkway made of bricks and boards to reach her front door, she said. Flooding around the home has happened previously, and she has attempted to raise the level of the land around her borne by adding more din. But the river waters were not to be deterred, she said. The rainfall caused numerous roads in the county to flood, prompting the National Weather Service to issue urban and small stream flood warnings for Barry. Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Urban flood warn­ ings alert residents to the fact that drains are in danger of becoming overloaded and flood­ ing is likely to occur in low areas. Tom Chaffee, superintendent of roads for the Barry County Road Commission, said several roads were under water dunng the worst part of the flooding early April 20. in­ cluding Woodland Road north of Woodie 1 Thomappie Lake Road between Barger and Devine. Durkee Road north of Coats Grove. Charlton Park Road north of Barnum, and the intersections of Tischer and Jordan and Barry County's 911 system is up and running efficiently, with trained, dedicated personnel, but county residents are not us­ ing 1L Officials of the system say it's doing the job. and it works Many are still calling the fire department directly. Calling the more familiar number of their fire department causes a slight delay for the person doing the calling, said Floyd Yesh. driver with the Hastings Fire De­ partment. His department dispatched all of the emergency services personnel covering Hastings. Middleville. Nashville and Freeport before the 911 system went on line earlier this year. "We can still do it." Yesh said, "but it causes a slight delay. It's belter to go di­ rectly to 911; we'd like everybody to get used to using It." Yesh pointed out that some people have the emergency number programmed into their telephone, and have not yet changed it. Charlie Nystrom. director of the 911 ser­ vice. encourages Barry County residents to Cunningham and Jordan. re-program their telephones if they haven't Chaffee said most of the flooded roads were closed temporarily in the early morning of April 20 but opened again later already done so. It's only three numbers; and program­ ming it is done the same way as a seven digit number, he said. See FLOODING continued page 2 If a person changes the programming in their telephone before an emergency, he said, the 911 system can do the rest if nec­ essary. "During that emergency, they don't have to say a word; we've got them covered." Nystrom said. With the enhanced 911 system, the ad­ dress of the person needing help shows on the screen, and help is on the way. be said. That enhancement Is a big help for chil­ dren or seniors who are having an emer­ gency. or just for some one who is stressed or confused by the problem they are hav­ ing. Nystrom said he has had some very en­ couraging words from emergency services providers who call back and tell them how well the 911 service worked. "Old habits are sometimes hard to break." be said of the people who forget to use the new 911. Perhaps a written reminder by the tele­ phone would help to remind them, he said. Also, during this time of the year, when people are out working on their yards. Nys­ trom encourages them to put their house numbers on both sides of their mail box or by the road, so emergency workers will not waste precious seconds finding them. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 29, 1993 Industrial incubator now houses six businesses by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Industrial Incubator, which officially opened in December, is doing better than expected, according to Joint Economic Development officials. JLDC Chairman Herm Bottchcr told the Hastings City Council Monday. “We're very pleased with the progress of the incubator. We’re off to an excellent start. The incubator, which used to house the old E.W. Bliss can plant, soon will welcome its sixth business. Already operating are Flexible Personnel. Caledonia Express. Brand's Photographic Center. Unlimited Fabrications. New Concepts Inc., which makes frozen cookie dough, and the Mid-Counties Training Employment Training Consortium, which will move into the building in June. JEDC Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn said. "We feel we've leased up even better than projected." Rahn said that about 17,000 square feel of space in the incubator now is in use. and the businesses employ 23 people. Rahn added that the JEDC recently has received inquiries about leasing space from two plastic injection molding firms and the manufacturer of a military product. In other business at Monday night's meeting, the council: — Approved a request from the Laurence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion to have a Memorial Day parade in downtown News Briefs Blood drive set for today The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. today (Thurs­ day. April 29) at the Leason-Sharpe Hall. First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. Chapter Director Karen Despres said there is a need for all blood types, par­ ticularly the negatives. O. B, AB and A. The goal of the drive is 100 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. in reasonably good health and hasn't donated within the last 56 days, is eligi­ ble to “give the gift of life." A blood drive also is planned for 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. May 3. at St. Ambrose Church in Delton and at Hastings High School Wednesday. May 5. The drive at the high school will target students. Polka, gospel featured tonight Ellery Rose, an accordion player from Battle Creek, and the Rupright Sisters and Denny Myers and Doug Freeland as "2 True" will be featured at the musical "Showcase" at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Rose, who sings and plays accordion for polka tunes, is making his second ap­ pearance at Arby's. The Ruprights sing gospel and "2 True" performs contem­ porary Christian music. The program is free, but seating is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteer training at Charlton Park Volunteer training sessions are plann­ ed at Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The sessions will be for new volunteers and experienced volunteers who want to learn a new skill or refresh their presentations with more information. The session "So You Want to Be a Charlton Park Volunteer?” is required for all volunteers who have not yet gone through training. Other sessions will continue Saturday morning and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. For more information, call Charlton park at 945-3775 Vipond retires at Union Bank Lake Odessa Union Bank President Max Vipond will retire at the end of this year. He will be replaced by Jerry Col­ lison in the leadership position. Vipond has served bank customers for 28 years and he started his career at the Kalkaska Slate Bank in 1947. He also was assistant cashier and cashier at the Wayland State Bank between 1956 and 1965. before he became executive vice president at Union Bank of Lake Odessa, he became president and chief executive officer in 1969 Dubring his tenure, the bank ex­ perienced much growth and expanded services, including automtic teller machines, a fixed mortgage rale, the "Farmer Mac” program and a club ac­ count for people 55 and older A computer system was introduced in 1982. two branches were opened in Mulliken and Freeport and the number of employees went from 9 to 45. Hastings, starting at 10:30 a.m. Monday. May 31 — In a 5-3 vote approved a request from the West Michigan Soccer Club to use the fields at Fish Hatchery Park for a high school soccer camp from 6 to 9 p.m. the week of July 18-23. Councilman David Jasperse said he opposes the request because the soccer club is a money-making organization. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said, however, "It's a service provided locally that's not otherwise available. " Joining Jasperse in voting "no" were Councilwomen Miriam White and Evelyn Brower. — Agreed to tour the city fire department at 6 p.m. Monday. May 10. at the invitation of Fire Chief Roger Carls. Brower said that when she came on the council she had suggested the entire council visit all city departments and facilities "so tliat we know what we're leading. This is a step in that direction." Gray said there are enough new members on the council to warrant such tours. — Appointed William Cusack, a former ci­ ty councilman, to a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He will finish the term of Fred Koggc. who had to resign by state law because he also is a member of the Planning Commission. — Agreed to sell two city-owned parcels of land, one of 66 feet on David Drive to Larry Lake O may see apartments built Construction gI a 28-unil apartment complex is being planned in Lake Odessa by Oakwood Companies of East Lansing. The proposed complex, which would include 10 one-bedroom apartments and 18 two-beroom units, would be located south of Tupper Lake Street. Monthly rent payments are expected to be between $290 and $330. Lake Odessa Village Manager John French stressed that it is not known yet whether the project will be completed. MADD to plant memorial tree Barry County Mothcis Against Drunk Driving will plant its third tree at Historic Charlton Park al 11 a.m. Satur­ day to remember victims of violent crimes, the injured and the deceased. The brief ceiemony. open to the public, will be held in the historic village area by the river in the park. Jeff Pratt of the Hastings City Police Department will be keynote speaker and Park Director Diane Smith will accept the tree on behalf of the county. "The tree is a symbol of living hope that things are going to get better." said MADD President Mickey Cousino. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in the village church. Apol's Landscaping in Caledonia will handle the actual tree planting. Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville off M-79. 'Survivors' group to meet Tuesdays Family and Children's Service of Barry County is organizing a treatment and support group for adult women sur­ vivors of incest or sexual assauit. The group, which will meet Tuesday mornings, will focus on strength, hope, empowerment and recovery. A private interview will prepare each woman for participation in the group, and the fee will be set according to abili­ ty to pay. For more information, or to schedule an interview, call Sheryl Overmire at 948-4096 or stop in at Family and Children's Service. 301 S. Michigan in Hastings. Coffee House music planned The Delton Coffee House will feature two musical groups at 7 p.m. Saturday in the fellowship hall of the Faith United Methodist Church. Delton. Performing will be the P«mningtons from Ionia and a group calk'd Pastime. The Penningtons sing southern gospel and won an award ai last year's Founders Weekend talent si?ow. Pastime includes a husband and wife and their son and daughter-in-law. They play Irish and folk music on the hammered dulcimer. Celtic harp, tin whistle and recorder. Forum to focus on tax proposal A forum on the school finance and property tax reform proposal that will face voters statewide June 2 will be held at noon Friday. May 7. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hastings. State Reps. Bob Bender of Mid­ dleville. a Republican, and Democrat Mary Brown of Kalamazoo are schedul­ ed to discuss the pros and cons of Pro­ posal A. which calls for a 2 percent in­ crease in the state sales tax in exchange for a cut in property taxes and capping future property assessments at 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. The forum u ill be pan of iHe continu­ ing series of First Friday Lunch and Learn programs, sponsored by the BarryCounty Democratic Committee. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats Komstadt for $10,000 plus expenses and another that fronts the Thomappie River on High Street to Bob and Elaine Daugherty for $2,500. — Heard the first reading of an ordinance on new Basic Building Code (BOCA) regulations. VALUES cont. from page 1 Irving Township's residential class had a ratio of 48.18 "and we needed to gel them io 50%" so their factor will be 3.78%. she said. "Johnstown Township came in over 50% at 52.92 which means their tax bill will be factored down .9448. Thornapple's going to be at 1." The overall agricultural class has stabi­ - Agreed to change the date for the presentation of the 1993-94 budget from May 10 to May 24 While, chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee, asked for the extension. Clerk Sharon Vickery noted. "We're not going to know where we are (financially) until after the June 2 election." The statewide special election will ask voters to approve a 2 percent increase in the sales tax in exchange for cutting property taxes and capping property assessments. — Approved an amendment to an agree­ ment between the county and city for county employees to park in a city lot while the new Courts and Law Building is being con­ structed. The amendment changes the starting date from April 13 to May I. - Agreed to let the YMCA use Bob Bing Park for the additional dates of May 18 and 20. May 25 and 27. and June I and 3. — Extended the city’s contract with its Wdiior. DeLoioe A Ttoche. for one year FLOODING...continued from page 1 lized. Scarbrough said. Equalized values for 1993 for municipali­ ties are: • Assyria Township. 321.414.062. • Baltimore Township. $19,684,887. • Barry Township. $45,603,854 • Carlton Township. $26,022,699. • Castleton Township. $29,206,900. • Hastings Township. $33,610,978. • Hope Township. $39,941,225. • Irving Township, $28,143,264. • Johnstown Township. $41,026,871. • Maple Grove Township. $17,425,705. • Orangeville Township. $48,754,645. • Prairieville Township. $57300,073. • Rutland Township, $47,060,739. • Thornappie Township. $85,424,900. • Woodland Township. $28,074,600. • Yankee Springs Township. $86,691,150. • Hastings (city), $104,808,700. Chinese day camps (academies) for Barry County youngsters 8 to 13 yean old could be operating this summer to introduce area children to Chinese culture. Th«»« houues on Thomappto Lake (actually, in Thomappto Lake) also suffered from flooding when the lake expanded into the surrounding community. The County Board said it supported the ef­ forts at the Cooperative Extension, 4-H and the Thornappie Arts Council of Barry County to seek a $4,000 grant from the Michigan Humanities Council for the pro­ ject A teacher from China will be working with students in the Hastings Area School System this year, and the same teacher would conduct the three-day summer academies in Delton. Pleasantview, Mid­ dleville and Hastings. The day camps, tentatively set for July 26-Aug. 13. will focus on Chinese lan­ guage. culture, history, art. music, games and poasibly cooking, according to the Co­ operative Exteoaion. The board also adopted a resolution sup­ porting an application seeking $125,000 through a Co..... slNly Development Block Grant and $58,210 from the Department of Natural Resources Recreation Bond for the proposed McKeown Bridge Park. The county would have to provide $25,000 of lo-kind services as a local Tyden Park was almost oomptotaiy under water last weak after heavy rainfall caused the Thomappie River to burst its banks. match. The Barry/City of Hastinp Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission will ap­ ply for the grants and administer the funds. The park project involves restoring the historic truss McKeown Bridge to a pedestrian/nshing bridge and developing a park at the site, located along the Thornapple River off M-79. In other business, the County Board: • Heard an update on progress of the County Human Services Model from Coop­ erative Extension Director Jan Hartough. The county is developing a 20-year model for the delivery of human services, with cotatty agencies and non-profit organizations networking together to improve services to residents and possibly bousing the various agencies under one roof Twenty agencies have submitted letters of commitment. The most recent is the County Child Abuse Council. Hartough said representatives from the agencies have formed sub-committees for the strategic planning process and team building among the department heads, for the possible acquisition of land and io monitor the grant process. The Human Services Model and prospects of a building to house all the agencies are going in a parallel direction at this time, she said. Federal dollars are being sought for the building. "A key is deciding who to bring in to help with strategic planning.' she said. • Entered Into a contract between the Michigan Department of Social Services, Prosecuting Attorney Aaaodation of Michi­ gan and the Barry County Prosecutor to pro­ vide funds to the county for prosecuting food stamp and Health and Human Services fraud. *We would prosecute these cases anyway. All this does is give us money for doing that,' said County Coordinator Judy Peter­ son • Took a stand against a proposed Michi­ gan Domestic Relations Rule which would provide an attorney at public expense for an alleged father named in paternity suit. Commissioners said paternity cases are civil matters with no possibility of incarceration and attorneys are not provided al public ex­ pense in any other civil matter. "Financially strapped counties cannot afford the expense if this rule takes effect." the County Board said in a resolution, which will be sent to the seven justices of the Michigan Supreme Court and area legislators. • Confirmed the location of the new Courts and Law Building on existing county-owned land, a parking lot at the cor­ ner of Court and Church streets. Construc­ tion will start next week, and Commissioner Sandy James urged everyone to 'be patient with the transition. It's going to be somewhat of a nuisance for a wonderful outcome." she said. The iaCONveflieaca Vakna Alton, who has lived on the Thomappie River lor 55 of kfrh waler... years, looks out over her flooded property. Aflsn's house was completely surrounded by flood waler, and a neighbor had to FLOODING enrst, bu*1 * P*“* in the day. Three wear remained blocked off. Chaffee said. Still closed as of Wednesday afternoon was Center Road between Cogswell and Chartton Park roads. Marshall Road between Lawrence and Maple Grove roads, and the intersection of Cunningham and Jordan. Some vehicles stalled out when their drivers attempted to cross the flooded roads. Chaffee said, but there were no reported In­ juries or accidents as a result of the flooding, according to local officials. County Deputy Drain Commissioner Judy Ballard said numerous county residents called in to complain of overflowing drains and flooding. Drains clogged by leaves and other debris probably exacerbated the situation, she said. Jack Cooley, meteorologist with the Na­ tional Weather Service in Grand Rapids, said the rain was caused by a low pressure area moving east from Wisconsin. The Grand River basin, which includes Barry County, was hardest hit with thunderstorms and heavy rains, he said. Steve Bare. Barry County soil and water conservationist, said spring thawing had al­ ready filled up underwater reservoirs in the county. When the rain came, it couldn't sink into the soil, so it ran off into streams and rivers and eventually into lakes, causing the flooding. The rising waters were nothing unusual for spring. Chaffee said, but Depres said the degree of flooding was atypical. 'I’ve been in Hastings 32 years and I don't believe I've ever seen it that high before.' she said. The flood warnings for the Thomappie River were first issued April 20. when the National Weather Service in Detroit an­ nounced that the "flood stage" of the river f°r her so she could get Io dry ground. was about to be reached in Hastings and Caledonia. The river rose I 1/4 feet over its flood stage in Hastinp Friday. April 23. and 1 1/5 feet over its flood stage in Caledonia Saturday, April 24. Levels fell back below flood stage Monday, April 26. and the flood warnings were lifted. : Weather spotters ; needed in county Barry County needs weather spotters all in townships, villages, and the City of Hastings. Anyone who would like to be trained to per­ form this service is asked to call John Hislop. Barry County Emergency Management Director, at 945-5303 prior to May 14. Call between 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those who show an interest will be contacted about the date for training. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CalL.948-8051 �Man accused of stalking pleads to lesser charge A Grand Rapids man who was charged in Barry County s first 'stalking' case was sen­ tenced last week in Hastings District Court to four months in jail and five years proba­ tion on a lesser charge. John M. Douthett. 36, had been charged with aggravated stalking, a felony punish­ able by up to five years in prison. Douthett pleaded guilty last week to a misdemeanor stalking charge, however. The reduced charge carries a maximum one-year jail sentence. Douthett's April 12 arrest on the aggra­ vated stalking charge was the county's first arrest under Michigan's new stalking law which went into effect Jan. I. Stalking is defined by the state penal code as "A willful course of conduct involving repealed or continued harassment of another individual that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimi­ dated. threatened, harassed or molested..." The new law is intended to provide vic­ tims relief from such harassment and to de­ ter future stalking. The law was passed because stalking vic­ tims have repeatedly testified that their stalkers arc not deterred by jail terms or re­ straining orders. There have been reports of stalkers who have continued their activities for years, and stalking victims have occa­ sionally been killed when situations turn violent. Stalking is usually preceded by broken romantic relationships. The victim is often female and the stalker male, but the roles can be reversed. Sometimes people have been stalked by total strangers. Douthett had been arrested in February on a charge of malicious use of a telephone, and a month later he was arrested on two counts of making harassing and threatening telephone calls to his ex-wife, who lives in the Middleville area. Douthett was sentenced March 17 to a year of probation on the malicious telephone use charge. Because he violated his proba­ tion with his latest conviction. Douthett was also sentenced to 60 days in jail on the ma­ licious telephone use charge during last week's proceedings. That sentence will run concurrently with the stalking sentence. Bundy is newest Chamber board member J-Ad Graphics News Service The newest board member of the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce is Olin Bundy from Stack Insurance Company. Bundy was born in Battle Creek, has Admissions ban continues at Tendercare traveled all over the world, and finds Hast­ ings the perfect place to live and raise a family. Bundy served with the U.S. Navy six years, stationed in Tennessee. California and Florida. He worked for National Aero­ nautics and Space Administration for a year and General Dynamics in California tor four years. He and his wife Fiona, who comes from New Zealand, felt immediately at home when they moved to Hastings "We just felt 'this is home' when we brought our home on Heath Road." he re­ called. Saying he was honored to be named to the Board of Directors of the Hastings Area Chamber, Olin called Hastings 'unique.' 'It's a small town, but with a large out­ lying area to draw from. There are 48.000 people in Barry County, so we can grow and the only way to do that is offer things to keep people here. "My business win only thrive if Hastings thrives.* be said. Tm proud to be able to work with the caliber of people that are on the board: people like Carl Schoessel and Fred Ja­ cobs," he added. TK's Top IO students announced The top 10 academic students for the Class of 1993 at Thomappie Kellogg High School has been announced. The select group includes (seated, from left) David DeHaan, Mark Pullen, Brian Newhouse, Bryan Thompson, Ryan Kiel, (standing, from left) Angela Jerkatis, Shannon McMurray, Kathy Hart, Melanie Cooper and Melissa Chlebana. Pullen had the highest cumulative grade point average, a 3.977 on a 4.0 scale, and Thompson was second hiohest with a 3.95. by Nick HoTTmxx Staff Writer A ban on admits ions at the Tendercare nursing home in Hastings has been continued by the Michigan Stale Public Health Department after a new survey of the facility discovered health code violations still exist there. Glen Kralapp, a licensing officer with the Public Health Department, said that although Tendercare bad corrected 29 of the He credits the Chamber with many new ideas and enthusiasm, which arc all for the benefit of Hastings and Barry County. Olin and Fiona moved to the Hastings area two years ago. "We re really excited to be here.' he said. 'Everything is going well, and I’m lucky to haw die kind of job that affords me the opportunity to do volunteer work for the community." He is also a member of the Jaycees, and chairman of Summerfest. violations listed in a previous survey, some trouble spots remained. 'They still haw significant problems in the areas of (patient) assessments and quality of care." Kralapp said. 'If you don't properly assess, it's difficult to provide quality care.' Kralapp said that although the "seriousness" of the citations had been reduced, the admissions ban would be continued until Tendeuare provides the Health Department with a "safe* plan of correction. The facility's correction plan would be evaluated by the stale and if accepted, the ban would be lined gradually. 'They're just basically gotten their heads County studies ordinance to ban gatherings at parking lots Young people congregating on county parking lots in Hastings during evenings and weekends may bare to find a new place to gaiter. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers is studying a proposed ordinance to ban people from congregating at county parking lots. The ordinance is expected to be submilted for possible board approval at the County Board's May 11 meeting, said Commis­ sioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the Coun­ ty's Property Committee. Young people have been congregating in the evening at the parking lots, "squealing tires and tearing around" and leaving trash and broken glass, he said. Sometimes there has been as much as a bushel basket of broken glass, said County Board Chairman Orvin Moore. 'll has been quite a nuisance." he said. "There’s not a great deal for young people to do. In most small towns, they go to the parking lots to be with their friends," Commissioner Mark Doster commented. Moore Mid he wouldn't worry about the situation, if the young people were just congregating al the lou. Hastings "City Police have been very good as far as they can go. They need some­ thing they can enforce." above water." Kralapp said. "We want to give them a chance to demonstrate their ability to provide that kind of (quality) care." Under the restricted admissions policy, Tendercare would be allowed to admit three new patients a week until the facility reached its maximum capacity. Kralapp said a follow-up surrey of the facility would be done at a later date, but he could not My when. Nancy Harding, administrator at Tendercare, said that she was pleased with the way the survey went. She said that problems could always be found in a nursing home environment, but the severe violations identified at Tendercare had been corrected. "They (the surveyors) said they saw substantial progress.' Harding said. "It was a wry poaidrt survey. We feel really good about it.* Harding said that she expects the ban will be lifted soon. The ban on admissions at Tendercare was put in place after an annual survey was conducted two months ago by a team of health care professionals representing the Health Department. The survey team cited Tendercare for numerous health code violations, including a shortage of staff to provide activities for the residents, failure to properly assess the residents' medical needs and histories, failure to maintain equipment at the facility, failure to keep residents properly groomed, lack of activity planning tor some residents and failure to provide food under sanitary conditions. The second survey was conducted at the facility by a similar team two weeks ago. Lawsuit cites Nashville, 2 twps. in alleged toxic barrel transfer by Teresa Frith Staff Writer The Village of Nashville and the townships of Castleton and Maple Grove have been named in a lawsuit by Nortni Chemical Inc. in Detroit over transfer of four barrels of oil in 1991 that allegedly contained high levels of PCBs. PCBs stands for polychlorinated biphenyls. Used in the manufacture of electrical ap­ pliances. It is considered a highly toxic chemical pollutant. The lawsuit stems from an incident in 1991. when four barrels of what was then thought to be motor oil were left at the transfer recycle point. The Everclean Company of Lansing »as contacted to run tests on the contents of the barrels, which was found to contain .093 parts per million of PCBs. an acceptable amount, according to EPA standards. Evercleaa kept the barrels and their contents for several months before transporting them to the Nortni Chemical in Detroit. Nortme has staled that the contents were re­ tested and found to contain more than 300 parts per million of PCBs instead of .093. Therefore, the company is suing Nashville. Castleton and Maple Grove townships and the Everclean company for an undisclosed amount. “We don’t even know if the barrels Nortni tested were the same barrels picked up by Everclean, or even what Everclean did with the barrels for the several months they had IL" said Village Council President Raymond Hinckley. The council voted to hire Stanley J. Stek. an expert lawyer in environmental problem cases. Sick is employed by the firm of Clary. Nantz, Wood. Hoffius, Rankin and Cooper. Attorneys at Law. Stek also will represent Castleton township. Maple Grove officials have not chosen a lawyer yet, but are being contacted to see if they wish to join in hiring Stek, according to Nashville council members. Council also staled that the village insurance doesn't cover this kind of lawsuit, so it voted to seek help from the defense fund of the Michigan Municipal League. Barry County Residents Knowing your community and its people makes you fed "more at home. ” The Hastings Central Elementary fourth graders display their books that they read to the DK through second grade children this week. The authors are (front row, left to right) Brenda Hurless. Matt Gergen, Steve Flohr. Dave Wright, (second row) Samantha Oakland. Amanda Hoke. Katherine Feldpausch. Melissa Hodges. KeUi Zerbel and Helena Lopez Central's kids show books to little ones Fourth graders in Hastings created their own books and thanks to a special com­ puter program, printed them out in large type With the large books under their arms, they traveled all over Central Elementary showing the developmental kindergartners first and second graders their finished products. It works well for both age groups, said fourth grade teacher Emmalene Mc­ Connell. The younger kids look up to the older children, and the younger are helped with their reading skills. The one-on-one that happens is benefi­ cial. They see each other as partners, and that leads to a good relationship." she added. The fourth graders had to write their sto­ ries at the first grade level, using repetition and simple sounds suitable for the younger children. Most of the books dealt with Michigan history, which will help the first graders Banner ...keeping you informed of al! community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. become familiar with their state. Mc­ Connell said. Pictures from magazines about Michigan were used in the books, too. Pan of the Michigan Education Assess­ ment Program testing will be on Michigan history in the future, she added The books will now go into the library so students may check them out A grant for the special project paid for the computer program needed to print the large type. The Hastings Banner "Making Parry County residents fee! nt home for over /OO years. " The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29. 1993 Government interference hurts direct patient care 7b It's time for us to take back our freedom 7b The Editor: In March of this year. I submitted a letter to the editor concerning a situation in which an individual s land was being seized by our government, even though this individual was found to be innocent of the crime of cultivating marijuana on his land. After my letter was published, a number of other enraged citizens have voiced their opi­ nions regarding this travesty of so-called justice by writing letters to the editor, which consequently were also published. Thank the almighty God that our founding fathers had the foresight to provide an instru­ ment that guarantees our basic freedoms. However, it would appear that certain in­ dividuals in government seem to interpret these guarantees the way they wish, in ocher words, differently than our founders intended. Perhaps it is time that “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union,” examine our responsibilities to ourselves, our children, our grandchildren and our great experiment, the concept of a free people governing themselves. I have heard many stories about the oppres­ sion of people and their rights by individuals in government. Some may be true, some may not. but if only one is true, then that is one too many. We actually allow these violations against our fellows to happen because we feel it doesn't affect us directly. But. my friends, it does, and more so every day! When we allow a tyrant, who hides in the cloak of government righteousness, to violate the rights of a citizen for personal gain and personal reasons, we have ceased to be what America was meant to be: “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Perhaps we are all too caught up in the everyday struggle of providing for our families, covering our responsibilities, and trying to make a better economic future for our children and grandchildren to pay atten­ tion to what is really going on every day within our government. Maybe we excuse ourselves from our foremost responsibility, that of preserving our inherited freedom, because we're just too busy, or we think we don't have to because government will do it for us. Well, my fellow citizens, our forefathers knew better than to trust government, and in colonial America they had the same everyday struggle, the same problems, the same wor­ ries and probably more so than we do in to­ day's world. They were just as busy trying to survive and they faced challenges and hard­ ships we can’t possibly imagine today. But they seemed to find time to “get involved." Our forefathers didn't have the luxury of in­ herited freedom like they intended us to have. They had to secure their freedom from tyran­ ny. and they did so with much sacrifice. If anyone is concerned with the way our government and public servants are conduc­ ting themselves, then perhaps we should lake a lesson from history. The following occurred more than 15 mon­ ths prior to the Declaration of Independence. On Oct. 18. 1774. the fledgling Congress of the thirteen colonies adopted the Continental Association. Article XI of the association reads: “that a committee be chosen in every coun­ ty, city or town... whose business it shall be to attentively observe the conduct of all officials of government; and when it shall appear that any person within the limits of their appoint­ ment. has violated their sacred trust, that those committees do forthwith cause the truth of the case to be published; to the end. that all such foes to the rights of Americans may be publicly known, and universally condemned as the enemies of American Liberty; and henceforth we respectively will break off all dealings with them." Take this to heart if you are genuinely con­ cerned about the abuses that occur every day in our town, county, state and country. If you are encouraged about the welfare of your children's children and their children, then you had better accept the responsibility of preserving those inherited freedoms that our forefathers so gallantly provided. Perhaps it is time we all stood up and took a good look around 1 guarantee that you will be surprised and shocked by what you see and hear. We only have ourselves to blame, because we let it happen. Maybe it is time America, time to get back to basics, time to tak. back our freedoms and our country from those who would use their appointed powers to enrich themselves at our expense. Remember, we can make a difference, every one of us. if we choose to do so. C.H Butler Gunnery Sgt. UM SC retired Hastings One key Felpausch official omitted 7b The Editor: The Felpausch flyer dated Apnl 20 was about 60 years of caring in the development of the Felpausch company. The article was interesting and informative, but one person who was instrumental in the progress of the Felpausch Company was omitted Willard Lawrence was one of the pioneers and was a co-worker with Roman Felpausch. It was Willard Lawrence’s superior busines ability and foresight in the progress of the grocery store that led the company's growth into the supermarkets of today. Roman Feldpausch had complete trust and faith in the business ability of his partner Welborn is right on abortionists To The Editor: Thank you for printing the article by Sen. Jack Welborn, concerning abortionists (Reminder. April 13). It’s time everyone learns more about what happens during an abortion. Who would believe that in the United Slates of America babies' heads are punctured and the brains arc sucked out! You were brave to print the article. Mrs. Rita Huver Dorr HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hasting* Banner, Inc. A DMsion of J-Ad Graphic* me 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-6051 Melvin Jwcob* President Slaphen Jacob* Treasurer Willard Lawrence. In fact Roman Feldpausch’s faith and trust was so strong, he made Willard president of the company. Lawrence continued as president for 24 years. We feel the name of Willard Lawrence should have been included in the article ”60 Years of Felpausch Company . " Leah Abbott Betty Crothers Hastings Out-of-towners liked Tom's Market To The Editor: I feel I have to tell you this. While entertaining out-of-town guests. 1 happened to over hear this conversation: “What a beautiful little store, and the clerks are something else! I’ve never seen clerks so courteous and so willing to lend a hand, this is one fine market, and their meat is better than any 1 have found in all my travels!” Il made me proud to hear these compliments coming from big city folks. Of course I felt that Tom’s Market can’t be beat, but it made me feel proud to hear others say it. Sincerely. Mary Spencer Hastings The Editor: I am dismayed at the timing of your April 15 front page Banner article regarding Tendercare 1 understand that this article was printed on the very day that the State of Michigan was again reviewing Tendercare and in the pro­ cess of lifting the ban on admissions. Though the news may have been worthy of printing, it does not seem fair that you would announce the ban on admissions on the very day that the Slate of Michigan began lifting the ban. A more balanced article could have been written the following week. As a practicing family phy sician. I am con­ tinually frustrated by evermore burdensome governmental regulations, which serve only to increase the cost of providing care while reducing the time medical professionals have to spend in direct patient services. At the same time our government officials are talking of freezing fees and reducing payments to pro­ viders. They are sanctioning the very same in­ stitutions for not having enough staffing. Surely somebody must understand that it costs real money to hire appropriately trained and skilled staff to care for patients, and it costs even more to push paperwork back and forth from desk to desk and through the mails in order to comply with these proliferating regulations. It has been estimated that 30 percent or more of the cost of medical care is attributed to complying with rules that often have little to do with providing direct care. Yet our politicians, insurance companies, and patients complain of the high cost of medical care, and seem to blame the medical community alone. Sometimes I think the bureaucracy's main purpose for existence is to cut trees and keep lumberjacks, papermills and ink manufac­ turers in business. The paperwork is over­ whelming in every aspect and at every level of medical care. Your article indicated that Tendercare was cited for poor staffing. Compared with years past, our nursing home nurses, aides and social workes clearly spend more time "documenting" and less time providing direct patient care. Therefore, to provide the care needed, nur­ sing homes must have even more personnel. Most of us recognize that it is very stress­ ing. both emotionally and physically, to work Letters in a nursing home It is difficult to attract and keep well trained, competent and caring per­ sonnel who are continuously frustrated by counter productive bureaucracy micromanagements. Most nurses are trained to be nurses, not paper pushers. Perhaps your "fhiblic Opinion" column could ask the following questions: 1. Would you. or anyone in your family, enjoy having to live in any nursing home, anywhere? 2. How easy do you think it is to make a lifetime career working in a nursing home, caring for sick, frequently confused and often ungrateful patients? The answer to the first question is un­ doubtedly “no.” Consequently, if most residents of nursing homes do not wish to be there, we can imagine how difficult it must be to care for unhappy, often confused, belligerent and combative patients. The answer to the second question might well be expected to be "it is difficult physical­ ly and emotionally, though often rewarding to work in such an environment " Most of our nursing home employees ought to be given honors for the hard, compassionate and tedious work they do rather than be cited for nefarious deficiencies. But 1 have another serious concern about dae nursing home review process. Thomappie Manor. I am told, passed its state inspection with very few deficiencies. I have patients at both facilities and am well aware of the medical care provided al each. Though there are differences between them. 1 do not believe those differences are to be substantial. I have many patients and families who prefer Tendercare over Thomappie Manor, and visa versa. Why then the discrepancy and results of the review? Could it be that there were two dif­ ferent review teams? I am told (here were. Will 'good people* join David Koresh? To The Editor: What happened to David Koresh and his followers was a great tragedy. It's a great tragedy when any one of us die without know­ ing Jesus, and we don’t have to belong to some cult to do that. Let us look at the bright side of this tragedy. All those children under the age of accoun­ tability went to Heaven and are now with Jesus. Had they lived, there’s no doubt they would have followed their parents, and all of them ending up irtatteverlasting hell. As for David Koresh and the parents of those children, they chose their destination against God’s will, and received what they deserved. According to Matthew 7:13-14, there are two ways to go. "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gale, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” That tells us that only a “few" will enter Heaven. If that be true, and 1 believe it is, then David Koresh and his gang will have plenty of company from people like you and me — good people, church going people, and many that have believed all their lives they are going to Heaven, just because they believe they are good moral people and have a right to go there. Before we throw stones at David Koresh. we should read Matthew 7:21-23. and sec if we are a member of those good people that thought too, they were going there. Lawton Home Delton People should make noise about road To The Editor: 1 hope this is the year that the County Road Commission deals with the problem of water across Center Road. We have lived here, paying taxes, for 20 years, while a stream of stranded motorists have ended up in the swamp, stalled, or run off the road, in the winter and spring. We know that someone is aware of the pro­ blem. because they elaborately close the en­ tire stretch of the road from Charlton Park Road to Cogswell, so school buses cannot pick up or deliver children for weeks. I urge everyone who is affected to make some noise this year. B R Mackenzie Hastings NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. CALL 948-8051 k____________ _________________________ _ Public Opinion- Could it be that the team leader for the review for Tendercare was a former employee from years ago who was terminated from their employ? 1 am told that that was so. It seems there is a definite conflict of in­ terest to give the power of chief reviewer to a potentially disgruntled former employee. What if the review teams had been assigned to the opposite facilities? Would Tendercare have passed its review and Thomappie Manor have been closed to admissions? Would both have passed their state inspections the first time around? 1 could recite many examples of bureaucratic interference, unfairness, counter productive regulations and bungling that has in the long run interfered with good patient care while serving to inflate the already high cost of care provided. My main concern is that my patients receiv­ ed good medical and nursing home care in a local setting near their families. I believe the main thrust of any review process at this point should be to determine how to cut government regulations, thus freeing the financial resources of our medical instutitions for the provision of direct patient care in a cost effec­ tive manner. I believe the responsibility of the local newsnuper is to provide balanced reporting. Michael McAlvey. M.D. Hastings Communication /romCongressman Nick Smith Many Americans feel that most members of Congress are "bought and paid for.” After my first 100 days in Congress. 1 am even more convinced that our system of campaign finance is scandalous. The political action committees (PACs) have undue influence, providing millions of dollars to candidates to make sure their "friends” are elected. There is no question that the 12.000 registered lob­ byists decide too often what ends up in legislation. In 1990. PACs gave over $159 million to candidates, including over $98 million to Democrats, and $60 million to Republicans. Business PACs were split evenly; Labor PACs gave 92 percent to Democrats; and. single-issue PACs gave 68.5 percent to Democrats. These special interest lobbyists are going to spend their money where they can get the best results. The goals of serious campaign finance reform must be to create competitive elections to give people real choices and to encourage incumbents to keep in touch with their districts. I have co-sponsored legislation that prohibits all campaign contributions from PACs. As a backup. 1 am also proposing a separate bill that will limit overall PAC con­ tributions to what is raised from individual contributions within a congressional district. The bill also limts single PAC contributions from the current $5,000 to $1,000 per elec­ tion. The Republican Congressional freshman class has indicated they will endorse my legislation. Currently. I am one of less than 20 of the 435 members of the House of Representatives who does not take PAC contributions. Many more would like to be able to refuse PAC money, but are worried their opponents could win the next election by outspending them. Out of our 45 new Republican members, seven didn't take PAC money during the last campaign. Since the election, we have in­ creased our non-PAC freshman caucus by two. PAC influence is part of the reason for deficit spending and preferential special in­ terest legislation. Real reform can only come only when voters demonstrate their anger and outrage to their elected officials. How about those Tigers? The Detroit Tigers ere off to a terrific Man and they lead the American League Ean Diviaion na-^-r Are they for real? What's made the difference for them so far? John Jacoba Vice President Frederic Jacobc Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edfor) Elaine Gilbert .Assatanf Eaton Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nek Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassitwd ads accepted Monday through crxsay 8am » 5 X p m. Saturday 8 art - Noon Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Tom Nttache, David Holston, Haatfags: Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year m Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49055-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 (USPS 717-630) “I think so. Pitching has made the difference." •‘They’ve gotta be. I don’t know what's made the dMereace. I was met of town test year, living in Ohio.” “Yes. Probably because they’ve got better players." "Hey, they're going to go all the way this year." “I don't know, it's too “They have to be. early yet. Their pitching Maybe they're jutt jelling seems to be better right together this year." now." �The Woodland News Earh in April, I left Michigan and drove to Atlanta. Ga . where 1 spent a few days with my daughter. Terry Stamen and her family. My mother. Catherine Pyle, who lives in the state of Washington. had arrived there 10 days earlier after spending six weeks in California visiting relatives and friends in the Vacaville-Sacramento-Roseville area. It was the right time to be in Atlanta, as the azaleas and dogwoods were just beginning to open. Before returning to Michigan. I spent more than a week with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Peter Sturrock of Doraville. While there. I watched their dogwoods and azaleas open up to their full glory, visited with many other friends and enjoyed being completely free of responsibilities and driving around in the area where each street seemed more beautiful than the last. Every comer turned led to another scene of exquisite blooms and splendid color. It always seems that when I am in Atlanta, weird things involving animals occur. On Easter morning, those of us at the Sturrock house were visited by a man who lived across the street. He was upset because his young parrot had flown away. The parrot was described as grey with a red tai!, and he said it was only 12 weeks old. In Atlanta, pet birds are very popular, and many of my friends have them in their homes. In fact, the Sturrocks have had two cockateles and still have one. so they were sympathic to their neighbor's loss. The neighbor said he had built a nesting box for another neighbor who raises birds for sale, and his payment was to be the “first hatchl­ ing." He had gone to visit the baby birds every day so the one that was to be his would be used to him. and had only brought it home on Friday. And now it had flown away. On Monday morning, there were fliers with pictures and a description of the bird on every door in the entire neighborhood, and on every car in the shopping center at the edge of it. But that was not all. the family members who owned the parrot were all out in the yard with food and water, and a tape of a few measures of a musical composition being played on a piano over and over at full volume of the tape player. They said the parrot had particularly liked listening to the lady of the house play that music on the piano, and had sat on the piano as long and as often as she would play it for him after he came to their house. After two hours of constantly bombarding the neighborhood with these few notes, the people had been joined by several neighbors who were gening tired of hearing what seem­ ed to be a stuck record played at full volume. To everyone's surprise, except the owners of the parrot, the young bird flew into die top of a tree in the yard, and sat listening to the music. The carefully and slowly moved lower and lower in the many trees in the yard until he finally came to the man holding food for him and allowed himself to be captured. So there was a happy ending to the episode of the escaped parrot. All of the neighbors told the man not to lake his parrot outdoors again without his cage and one wing clipped, under threat of dire damage to his person. And those of us at the Sturrock residence hoped never to hear those few measures of music again. I intended to return through Knoxville and Cincinnati because my mother has never seen the eastern side of Tennessee and Kentucky. But at a roadside rest just inside of Tennessee, a man told me the Knoxville by-pass was clos­ ed and it had taken them two hours to get through the city on their way south two weeks earlier. So just a mile further up 1-75. we changed to 1-24 and came home through Nashville. Louisville and Indianapolis, which is the route I usually take to and from Atlanta. While in Georgia. I purchased many books for the library. I was able to get substantial discounts They inchided two novels by Rosa­ mund Pilcher that are very similar, as they in­ volve visits to Scotland. They are “Snow in April” and “Wild Mountain Thyme.” I bought “A Heart So Wild" by Johanna Lind­ sey. “Louisiana Dawn" by Jennifer Blake and five Victorian mysteries by Anne Perry. “The Gather Street Hangman." “Cardington Crescent.” “Callander Square." “Paragon Walk." and “Rutland Place.” With these volumes, our collection of Anne Perry mysteries is complete, except for one ti­ tle. and 1 and several Library readers are look­ ing for it. I also bought an interesting book about the civil rights movement in McIntosh County. Georiga. in the 1960s and 1970s. which is be­ ing red by many in Atlanta at this time. It is called “Praying for Sheetrock" and was writ­ ten by Melissa Faye Greene, who was a young lawyer involved in the movement during that period. Other books that were ordered earlier and arrived in Woodland while I was gone are '•Where There's Smoke" by Sandra Brown. “Terminal" by Robin Cook. “The General's Daughter" by Katherine Sulci iff. “Jokes for Children" and “More Jokes for Children" by Marguerite Kohl and Frederica Young. “The Servants of Twilight" by Dean R. Koontz, and '•Whispers” by Belva Plain. Johnny Vincent of Lake Odessa will make a video audition in Nashville. Tenn., for the TNN network “Be A Star” program at Opryland in July. This appearance will be in­ cluded in a TV broadcast in September. Employed by EBI Breakthrough in Lake Odessa for the last two years. Vincent is a graduate of Ithaca High School who has been singing or playing professionally for 11 years. During his school years, he won a vocal music scholarship to the Interlochen Music Camp and three vocal music awards. He also plays the string bass and some other musical instruments. He has appeared at Arby's in Hastings, at the Prairieville Farm Days Celebration, at local parties and events, and was a finalist in the Hastings Summerfest country music con­ test last August. Johnny's friends who are sponsoring a benefit at the Lake Odessa Community Center to raise money for the tnp have changed the dale to Friday. May 7. from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. He and several others, including two Spanish and two country-western bands, will perform live at the benefit and there will be dancing and food. Everyone is welcome to drop by and enjoy the entertainment and contribute to the fund for inc trip. The fa’H *nd son banquet at Lakewood Banner — Thursday, April 29. 1993 — Page 5 by Catherine Lucas United Methodist Church last Monday even­ ing was well attended. Pancakes and sausage were served with strawberries, blueberries and fresh local maple syrup. Chairman Ron Coppcss and his crew made individual toy robots from drink boxes and candy tor favors, as the program was about robots. Earl and Lurcnc Enness have returned to their Woodland Township home after spen­ ding the winter in Florida. Gerry and Mardelle Bates are back after spending time in Arizona. John Waite, pastoral assistant at Lake wood United Methodist Church, conducted the Sun­ day a m. services. The Rev. Ward Pierce was working on a Methodist Mission Saturation project and visited churches at Mesick and Harrietta in the Grand Traverse Bay area. Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday morning of this week, he also will be in the Traverse City area, working on this one-weck program involving 40 to 50 people from in and outside the area. Sunday. April 18, was a big day for Victor Eckardt. When he reached Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa. Floyd and Esther McVay. Janice Snyder of Ionia. Connie Jackson. Steven and Marilyn Oaks, and Betty Smith surprised him with a celebration of his 88th birthday, including a cake. On Friday. Mary “McCartney" Beard of Grand Ledge and Connie Jackson were sur­ prised with a birthday cake when they met nine other ladies gathered at Bob's Restaurant for lunch. George and Judy Johnson. Georgia. Ben and Amelia and daughter Julie Brown and granddaughter Monique Brown spent 10 days doing missionary work in Matamoras. Mex­ ico. and Hartington. Texas. They helped build a parsonage in the Mexican town with a group from Saline, Mich., working in the “Way of the Cross” ministry. The Johnston family stayed in Texas and crossed the border some days to work on the parsonage project. Other days they worked at the ministry headquarters. They also held ser­ vices in Mexico at the city dump and handed out beans and nee to people who were there. All of the members of the family said they felt their time and the work they did there was well spent, and some of them hope to return later. Diane Barnum, who has returned to Michigan State University to study floriculture this year, made the dean's list for the fall semester. She also received a partial scholarship from the university for the spring semester, which the awarding professor said was for her hard work and high grades. Diane owns and operates a dried flower business on Brown Road in Woodland Township, where she grows and dries flowers which she arranges snd sells Jenny Barnum Sprague was the honoree at a baby shower given by Kathy Stowell. Helen Tromp and Laura Constantine at Lakewood United Methodist Church last week. Lots of people attended the shower and Orpha Enz held the baby most of the evening. Jeff Mackenzie is home studying for exams he will have later this week at Wayne State University Law School. He will graduate this spring and plans to take the bar exam this summer. An open house for Christine (Mrs. Keith) Durkee's 85th birthday was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. The afternoon started with a family potluck dinner with approximately 75 people atten­ ding. Then, from 3 to 5 p.m.. more than 150 people attended the open house hosted by Jeri Euper Mazurek and her children. Mazurek is Mrs. Durkee’s only child. Christine Durkee was bom in Illinois and moved to Woodland Township with her father. Gustaf Johnson, when she was 2 or 3 yean old. Her father married soon after they got here and she was raised in Woodland by her father and step-mother. She returned to Illinois where she lived with an aunt while she finished high school. Later, she took three yean of nurses' training in Chicago. On a visit to her sister. Lucille Raffler. she met Theodore Euper. whom she married. Her birthday was April 9. but the party could not be held until she returned to Michigan from Florida, where she spent the winter with her husband. There were guests from Grand Rapids. Eaton Rapids. Hartford and St. Louis. Mich. Call fire dept, about burning permits A state-wide Department of Natural Re­ sources ban on burning by homeowners is in effect from now until May 17. officials from the Hastings Fire Department con­ firm. Technically, the department can t issue any permits. However, each request is be­ ing decided on a casc-by-case basis in the Hastings Fire Department coverage area. In some cases, permits can be issued. If you are planning to do any burning, call 945-5384 for information. Read the... BANNER Algonquin area cleaned up for all Barry County Pat Sharpe (right) and Bob Johnson show some of the roadside trash they and other members of the Algonquin Lake Association picked up Saturday morning. Helping were the Grinnell, Deming and Shirmer families and Jeff Levy, Sue Newton, Nelson Chapman and Wes Kemppinan. SPORTS COVERAGE - STOCKS — FINANCIAL The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. F’O'C’U’S /umahrd by .. Mark Company D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. Successful market timing nearly impossible with taxes Which is the best way to make money in the stock market — buying and holding in­ vestments or market timing? One of the most convincing comparisons was made by Mark Hulben, editor of the Hulben Financial Digest (HFD). Market timing is a xchnique used to decide when to buy or sell .iccurities. Because there are no clear-cut rules decisions are based on opinions about factors such as economic con­ ditions. interest rates, technical indicators, trading volume and more. Market timing has become so popular that some services promise strategies for getting in and out of the market al the right lime. How successful are they? A five-year HFD study found that of 29 market timing strategies. “28 of the 29 did less well than a buy-and-hold strategy" after deducting taxes paid by an upper-middle-class investor. The HFD study, published in the American Association of Individual Investors AAll Journal, illustrated how the federal tax bite on profits nearly eliminated any edge market timers might enjoy. For example, the study's best timing strategy outperformed a buy-andhold technique by about 4.4 percent per year on a pre-tax basis with an annual return of 19.42 percent vs. 15.01 percent. After taxes, however, the 13.49 percent annual gain at­ tributable to the market-timing strategy only slightly bettered the buy-and-old’s 13.39 per­ cent gain. In addition, the top timing system required 79 trades to accomplish this performance. For example, a portfolio that derives a large portion of its income from Treasury bills, money-market funds and other cash equivalents typically has a large annual tax bite because the income is taxable as ordinary income. In some cases, however, taxes can enhance the return of a market-timing strategy. If you are losing money, for example, taxes may work in your favor because losses are deducti­ ble. On the other hand, if you are making money with a market-timing strategy, the HFD study indicates that frequent trading may mean higher taxes. Although taxes probably should not be your primary concern wl«n in­ vesting. their effects should be seriously con­ sidered when making investment decisions. The debate between market timers and those who adhere to a buy-and-hold strategy will undoubtedly continue in the future. However, history has shown that buying and holding is generally the best approach for in­ dividual investors. ■ Change JOIN OUR SALES TEAM! Flexible Hours! Pleasant working Conditions! If you are a creative person with a flair for color and style and are seeking employment... approximately 30 hours per week, send resume to: Box 202, do The Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 88. Hastings, Ml 49058 The HFD study also identified several im­ portant facts relating active trading to taxes. Riverbottom Pottery Spring Sale Days Fri. & Sat., April 30 & May 1 & May 7 & 8 • 10 am-7 pm All Days Original Designs by Lori & Bevin Dunn in Stoneware, Porcelain & Jewelry • Mugs • Oil Lanterns For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowner, • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY ) 128 W. Mill Street, Hailing, —(616) 945-9568 • Angels • Sculptures Representing • New Southwest Designs & Suede Jewelry • And More Hastings Mutual Insurance Company — Great Gifts for Mom, Grads A Brides — WET BASEMENT? Close AT&T 56’/. -1 Ameritech 76’/. —2'1. Anheuser-Busch 47’/, —2’/, Chrysler 39s/. —’/. Clark Equipment 26'/, + 2'1. CMS Energy 21’/. +'/. Coca Cola 39’/> + Vh Dow Chemical 55’/. +3 Exxon 65’/. —1’/. Family Dollar 16’/. —’/. Ford 52’/. -’/. General Motors 403/. +1’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15 —'I. Hastings Mfg. 26'/> —1 IBM 48'/. —2’/. JCPenney 82’/. +1'/. Johnson & Johnson 42’/. +'I. Kmart 22’/. +'/. Kellogg Company 57'1. —'I. McDonald's 47’/. +’/. Sears 53'/. +'/> Southeast Mich. Gas 22’/. +’/. Spartan Motors 24’/, +1’/. Upjohn 30’/. +’/. Gold $350.50 +11.00 Silver $4.06 +.14 Dow Jones 3415.00 —28 Volume 283,000,000 -^iviKBorroy Wert only silent until you need us. G/ay Tlrts at our Home Studio Shop 1-800-968-8333 For ftM on sit* Inspection VESSECCHIA & ASSOCIATES Professional Speaker/Consuitant/Counselor (Specialists in Stress Management) Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia Box 546, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-1796 or (517) 726-1474 NOW HIRING MANAGERS Experience preferred. Health benefits Flexible hours. 437 W. State St. Hastings. MI 945 9655 ~ 101 Shriner St. (at S. Jefferson) Hastings MLS424041 Listing Price: $114,500 OPEN HOUSE BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS The Baltimore Township Board will hold its regular monthly meetings on the second Tues­ day of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road as follows: Dec. 14, 1993 Apr. 13, 1993 Aug. 10, 1993 May 11, 1993 Sept. 14. 1993 Jan. 11, 1994 Feb. 8, 1994 Oct. 12, 1993 June 8, 1993 Mar. 8, 1994 July 13, 1993 Nov. 9, 1993 Baltimore Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and -ervices such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any township meeting to individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the clerk. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk 945-9304 Sunday, May 2nd 8522 CEDAR CREEK ROAD Features: Living room 15x26, dining room 8x11. family room 14x24 with fireplace, hobby room 11x11, computer/off ice 11x16, kitchen 11x12, master bedroom 12x13, bedrooms 11x12, 13x15, (2) 11x11. YOU ARE INVITED! Est. Taxes: $1,800 Square Feet Living Space: 2.896 Many additional features, which you will want to see, such as, country estate setting, 2.2 acres, central air condition­ ing, central vacuum system, water softener. • 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. • WHERE: M-37 to Pifer - Lacey Road, tum west, go 6 miles to Cedar Creek Road, tum north, go approx. 2 miles. Watch for signs. YOUR REALTOR HOST: Harley G. Simmons, Jr. Residence: (616) 623-8803 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 Good Citizen awards given for April Exchange Club Good Citizenship award winners for April at Hastings Middle School include (from left) Aleisha Miller, Sarah Byington, Brooke Rizor and Bob Bepristls. Northeastern Elementary Good Citizenship award winners for April are (from left) Andrew Misak, Lacey Sanders and Brian Loftus, with teacher Alice Gergen. ATTEND SERVICES ■ - Hastings Arsa ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Mavscs 8:00 a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995. Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00am.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6.00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for ail services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m Wednesday INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O Boa 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jef feson Hall, porner of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118. Sunday Services 9:30 am.. Bible School; 10:30 am.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 pm Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Pboae 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:30 Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p m - Evening Praise. Thundny: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9.45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Banfieid. Michigan Services 10 a.m each Saturday. Call 6714100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cede? Creek Rd.. 8 an. S.. PMor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Swtay School at 10:00 a.as.; Wontap 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m._ Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services HASTINGS FIRVT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. Apnl II - 7:30 Faster Sunrue Service; 9.30 and 11.00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in for Dtataf Room. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon's meeting Wednesday 700 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8 00 Concern Group Fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quads WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 900 a.m. and 11.-00a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. BiNe Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur (her notice. Cail Mr. Stephen Lewis al 945-5365 FIRST BAFITST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hautiags, Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorfcey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. PUator. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m., Classes for all ages; 11O0 am. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 600, Evening Service. WettaeadBy: 6:30 Awuu Chibs; 700 p.m.. Teens tn Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer mtuq; 8:15 p.m, Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m., 9:45 aad 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD, 1674 Weal Stale Road. Hradags, Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Oasaes for all ages Mor nag Wonhip 10:45 a m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 600 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teeq BMe Quiz (ages 13-19). the Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVBIGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WHEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB MCORRNIATD ____________ __________ ____ GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945 9414 Sunday. May 2 • 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. April 29 • 6:30 Children's Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. May 1 8:00 NA Mon­ day. May 3 - 7:00 Elders Tuesday. May 4 - 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. May 5 - 10:00 Journey of Faith; 3:15 Young Spirts. 7 00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Musk Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barner free building with elevator to all floors SUNDAVS Church School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11.-00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children's Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30p.m.. Narcotics Anonymous 7.30 p.m . Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday. April 29 - Rummage Sale 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Barry Community Hospice Volunteer Supper 6:00 p.m. Saturday. May I - PM Gather­ ing with special musical guest — "The Watch Band" 7:00 p.m. May 2 thru 9 ■ National Family Week. Wednesday. May 5 - Mother and Daughter Banquet. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. May 6 - National Day of Prayer; Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 a.m. Friday. May 7 - Visually Im­ paired Persons. 9:30 a.m. Sunday . May 9 - Mother's Day and Festival of the Christian Home. Monday. May 10 - LOVE. Inc Volunteer Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. May II - Hi-Nooners Poduck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. May 12 - Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.. U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 Noon (Child Care). Saturday. May 15 Genesis Class Party 5:30 p.m . Goodwill Class Potluck'Program 6:00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School at 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). The "Learning to Ixrve" seminar con­ cludes Sabbath May I with the wor­ ship service and an afternoon ses­ sion from 4-5 p.m. Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. An Elders' Meeting is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. this Tuesday. May 4 Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, pan ides gixxl quality. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and • around the Hastings area Hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Dona lions of only clean and good quality items arc accepted during the business hours noted above Q U I M B Y V N I T E D METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND ROMNOER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTM6S FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan The Hastings Exchange Club Good Citizenship award for April at Pleasantview Elementary goes to Heather Yeo, shown with teacher Eleanor Vonk. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* Bible Classes 10 a m Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Service* 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on v ideos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video serie* "Doc* God Exist’" on Wednesday eve 7 pm "Children al Risk" video serie* on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 pm I repeat showing) Sunday. March 28 and April 4. ft pm Historic architecture meeting set for May 8 Sara Feldbauer, curator al Historic Charlton Park, will host a meeting for those interested in historic architecture at the Park on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Ms. Lynn Houghton, chairperson of the Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission, who will discuss "Styles of Architecture in Western Michigan." The fee for the event that will last until approximately 2:30 p.m. is $9 per person, which includes lunch and program. In the afternoon, tours will be given of the Park village, museum and gift shop. Due to the size of the facility, tours generally last two hours, depending on visitor interest, Feldbauer said. Because the number attending lunch has to be planned in advance, Feldbauer requests that those interested in attending the event call 945-3775, to put their name on the list before May 5. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at Charlton Park. The address is Charlton Park, 2545 S. Chariton Park Road, Hastings ML 49508. Southeastern Elementary's Good Citizenship award winners for April In­ clude (from left) Andy Soya, Heather Richie and Randy Sciba, with teacher Jane Merritt. Exchange CluSof Hastings Good Citizenship awards for April at Central Elementary are (from left) Amanda Buskirk, Brian Coon, Eddie Rugg and Callie Girrbach. Area OBITUARIES |_________Alva Pufpaff________ |________ D. Pearl Baker_______ I___________ DOWLING - Alva Pufpaff, 79, of 10386 Bedford Road, Dowling, passed away Friday, April 23, 1993 at Arrowood Nursing Center, Battle Creek. Mr. Pufpaff was bom on March 23, 1914 in Eaton County, the son of Ray and Zclma Pufpaff. He fanned for many yean and was employed for several yean at Eaton Manufacturing of Battle Creek, Michigan Metal, E.W. Bliss of Hastings, National Bank of Hastings. He was a member of Maple Leaf Grange. Mr. Pufpaff enjoyed fishing, hunting, garden­ ing and helping his friends and relatives. He was married to Doris Bresee on December 3, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Arlene Cheeseman; two brothers, Adrian and Orville Pufpaff. Mr. Pufpaff is survived by his wife, Doris; three brothers, Herbert Pufpaff of Greenville, Texas, Kenneth Pufpaff of Bellevue, Merle Pufpaff of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 26 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial was at Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Leaf Grange, envelopes available at the funeral home. OKLAHOMA - D. Pori Baker. 89. of Pryor, Oklahoma, formerly of Sunfield, passed away Friday, April 23, 1993 in Pryor, Oklahoma. Mr. Baker was born on August 18, 1903 in Vermontville Township, the son of David and Grace (Rogen) Baker. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Mulli­ ken United Methodist Church and the Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cathar­ ine in 1986. Mr. Baker is survived by his daughter, Mary (Henry) Markison of Charlotte; three sons. Canroll (Louise) Baker of Clarksville, Phillip (Lois) Baker of Mass City, and Richard (Cylene) Baker of Pryor, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; his sister, Marian Kline of Charlotte and two brothers, Leo Baker and Vance Baker, both of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 28 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Ed Barr officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. The family has suggested memorials to the Mulliken United Methodist Church. HASTINGS - John Teunessen, 86, of Gaskill Road, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1993 at Arrow Wood Nursing Center, Battle Creek. Mr. Teunessen was bom on December 13, 1906, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Vanoory) Teunessen. He attended Grand Rapids Schools. He moved to Middleville then to Hastings in 1954. He was employed at Bradford White exporta­ tion, retiring in 1970. He also fanned most of his life. He was a member of St Rose of Lima Church. Mr. Teunessen is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Sharon Teuneiien of Hastings, Henry and Patricia Teunessen, of Nashville, John and Diane Teunessen of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughters, Janet Silvia of Hager­ stown, Maryland, Betty Teunessen of Grand Rapids; 12 grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; one brother, Frank Teunessen of New Hampshire; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Kieft, April 1990; brothers, William, Gerrett, Joseph and Charles; sisters, Betty and Janet. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 pjn. Thursday, April 29 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Scripture services will be held 6:30 p.nt, Thursday, April 30 al the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 30 at SL Rose of Lima Church with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Karl M. Millard, Sr.______ DELTON - Karl M. Millard, Sr., 53. of 7370 South Crooked Lake Drive, Delton, passed away Friday, April 23, 1993 at home. Mr. Millard was bom on May 7,1939 in Battle Creek, the son of Clyde and June (Rodman) Millard. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1957. He was employed for the past 34 yean in stap­ ling department at James River. Mr. Millard came to the Delton area at the age jf 13 from Battle Creek. He loved to fish, hunt and played modified and fast pitch softball and was a member of the Delton Independents softball team for many yean. Also bowled and played basket­ ball and golf for the James River teams. He was married to Sharon Deal on December 7, 1958. Mr. Millard is survived by his wife, Sharon; one daughter, Mn. David (Michelle) Green of Pine Lake; two sons, Karl M. Millard, Jr. of Pine Lake and Kevin M. Millard of Los Angeles, Cali­ fornia; four grandchildren, Ross, Heather, Dustin, Paige; three sisters, Mn. Kenneth (Meryl) Duncan of Delton, Mrs. Jud (Barbara) Carver of St. Louis, Missouri, Mn. Beverly Doxsvter of Mesa, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; two brothers, Clyde “Butch” Millard of Wall Lake, Delton, Rex Samuel Millard of Portage. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 27 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Courtier officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, envelopes available at the funeral home. I Frances (Conrad) Blough | COLORADO - Frances (Conrid) Blough, 76, of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Freeport, passed away early Easter Sunday, April 11 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood. Colorado. Frances (“Connie”) was bom February 17, 1917 in Lexington, North Carolina, io Madison Hill and Don Rose (Coley) Conrad. She attended grammar school in Lexington, North Carolina, and graduated from Welcome High School. After graduating from Flushing Hospital School of Nursing in 1937, Frances worked both in New York City and in Lexington, North Caroli­ na, before joining the Army Nurses Corps in July 1943. While serving with the 28th General Hospi­ tal in the ETO, she met Wesley Blough, and upon their return to the States they were married in February of 1946. Frances and Wesley often related tales of dodg­ ing buzz bombs while on hospital duty in Liege, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. Frances is survived by her daughter, Judith Dolan, of Littleton, Colorado, and by one brother, Madison Conrad, cf Lexington, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, January 26 of this year and by one son, Dennis, in 1949. Four sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, to the American Cancer Society, or to Greenpeace. Arrangements by Drinkwine Mortuary of Littleton, Colorado. John Teunessen | NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CHI...948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 — Page 7 VerStrate-Thompson to be wed June 25 ■E Social News... Howlett-Belka engagement told Brock-Raines speak wedding vows Announcement is made of the engagement of Kcri Sue Howlett and Kin Belka, both of Shelbyville. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Howlett Jr. of Dowling. The groom-to-be is the son of Penny Col­ lison of Kalamazoo and Ronald Belka of Wayland. Kcri Sue Howlett is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Learn ’N Play Day Care Center in Hastings. Kin Belka attended Wayland Union Schools and is employed at O.W. Larson Co. of Grand Rapids. A June 19. 1993. wedding is being planned. Rachel Marie Brock and Christopher Thomas Raines were married Jan. 9 at Lakewood Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The reception took place at The Parthenon in Lansing. Attendants were: Kelly Lehnst. Jill Misterovich. Karen Knack. Amy (Raines) Meeuwenberg, Katie May Brock. Michael Graham. Brian Cook. William Cobb. Steve Meeuwenberg. and Samuel Brock. The bride, daughter of Douglas and Sharon Brock of Flushing, is an interior designer in Grand Rapids. The bridegroom, the son of Thomas and Josephine Raines of Lake Odessa, is a sales representative in Grand Rapids. Sister of the bride. Kelly Lehnst. made the satin-beaded wedding dress and veil. The couple honeymooned in New York and Vermont and reside in Lake Odessa. Vows of marriage will be spoken on June 25. 1993. by Melissa Ann VcrStrate and Burke Ryan Thompson. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School and Daven­ port College. She and her parents, Walter and Carol VerStratc, reside in Caledonia. The future groom is also a graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School, as well as of Western Michigan University. He and his parents. Richard and Feather Thompson, reside in Middleville. Sterling Ostroth to observe 90th An open house is planned for I p.m. Mon­ day. May 3. al Hanover House. 305 S. Hanover, for Sterling Ostroih. who will observe his 90ih birthday. Friends and family members are welcome. Marriage Licenses Announced: : Shoemakers to mark Golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Thursday. May 13. by Clyde and Doreen (Sedore) Shoemaker of Lake Odessa. An open house in honor of the occasion will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 16. at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, comer of M-66 and Barnum Road, Woodland. Friends and family are invited to attend — no gifts please. The Shoemakers children are Gerald and Doris Graul, Denny and Luanne Shoemaker and Mark and Darlene Goode moot. Clyde and Doreen have seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mildred Pike to celebrate 90th Mildred Pike of Fine Lake will celebrate her 90th birthday May 13. She was bom in 1903 in Lawton and graduated from Mattawan High School in 1921. Mildred attended Parson's Business College in Kalamazoo and worked in Lawton for the Stafford Roller Bearing Company; the Michigan Fruit Association, the Armour Company in Mattawan, and in the midddle 1950s worked at the Battle Creek Army Base, processing discharge papers for Armed Ser­ vices personnel and she worked at the Michigan Carton Company. She and her husband. Bernard, were mar­ ried Sept 25. 1926. in South Bend. Ind. and lived in Mattawan, where Mr. Pike owned and operated a garage until 1939. when they moved to Bartie Creek. In 1941 they moved their family to Fine Lake, where Mrs. Pike still resides. Mildred's hobbies consist of china painting, crocheting, tatting, baking and she has a •green' thumb for growing almost any plant or flower. Mildred enjoys her family, consisting of her three children. Charles Pike of Raytown. Mo.; Robert Pike of Plainwell; Jayne Willbur of Fine Lake; eight grand­ children; and nine great-grandchildren. The family has planned an open house to honor her Saturday. May 15. at the Bedford Masonic Hall. Bedford, from 2 to 4 p.m. The family is requesting there be no gifts. Kenneth McCurdy to mark 80th Kenneth Me Curdy will celebrate his 80th birthday Monday. May 3. He is still fanning on the farm near Woodland where he and his wife. Betty, have lived for 56 years. His children are Vivian and Bob Reynolds and Karen McCurdy. He has one grand­ daughter and two great-grandchildren. A family dinner in Grand Rapids is being planned. David and Joslyn Capper from New Zealand also will attend the celebration. Class of 1933 seeking members Tobias-Filips vows exchanged Kimberley Ann Tobias and Joseph Wayne Filips exchanged wedding vows in a double­ ring ceremony Oct. 24, 1992. at St. Martin de Porres Church in Warren. Mich. Kimberley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Tobias of Hastings and Joseph is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Filips of Warren. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Club Leo XIII with family and friends, including out-of-town guests from Hastings. Alaska. New Mexico, and Canada. Honored guests of the couple were their godparents. Ms. Emily Smart from Warren; Mr. and Mr. Arthur Montoya from Alburquerque, New Mexico; and her grandmothers. Mary Tobias from Hastings and Elcira Marquez from Alburquerque. The newlyweds honeymooned in Cancun. Mexico for 10 days then returned to their home in Warren where Joe is a director of operations for an engineering firm and Kim is a controller for a manufacturing company. Scott Vem Goodenough, Hastings and Brenda Lee Brodock, Hastings. Bradley Wayne Sigler, Middleville and Deborah Jean Scott. Middleville. Tyler James Coon. Lake Odessa and Laura Ann Parker, Lake Odessa. Philip Lee Graham. Alto and Vicky June Stevens, Hastings. Michael Clyde Simon. Hastings and Marlene Kay Simon. Hastings. Robert Pierce Abendroth, Hastings and Phyllis Marie Norris. Hastings. Kim Wilber Geiger. Lake Odessa and Susan E. Rausch. Lake Odessa. Jason Montgomery Burr. Hastings and Lucinda Lou McMillan. Woodland. Blondia-Killhan engagement told Darlene M. Blondia and Dan'l M. Killhan are happv to announce their union in marriage on April 3. 1993. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. Hyde-Thole to be wed Sept. 11 Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hyde of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Daria, to Jim Thole. J». .i is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thole of Sunfield. Darla is a 1986 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed by Citizens Insurance as a commercial underwriter. Jim is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood and is employed by AIS Engine as a mechanic. A Sept. 11. 1993 wedding is being planned. Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND GALE Default hot occurred In the conditions of o morfgoge (the 'Mortgoge“) mode by DANIEL E. ALLEN and KATHLEEN A. ALLEN, husband and wife, mor tgogoes. to MARTIN HOMES. INC., a Minnesota corporation, hawing it* principal office* it 6901 West Shakopee Road. Bloomington. Minnesota 55438. mortgagee, dated December 5. 1983. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County. Michigan, on December 12. 1983. in Liber 257 of Mortgage*, page* 80-83. inclusive. Said mortgage wo* assigned to SENTRY LIFE IN­ SURANCE COMPANY, a Wisconsin corporation, by instrument doted December 31. 1987. and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County. Michigan on January 11. 1988. in Liber 461 of Mortgage* on page 440. Because of the default, the undersigned ha* elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage immediately due and payable. At the dote of thi* notice there i* claimed to be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One and 99/100 Dollar* ($23.471.99). No suit or proceedings at law hove been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the Mortgage. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest a* provided in the Mortgage, and all legal cost*, charge* and ex­ pense*. including attorney fee* allowed by law. the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mor­ tgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder on the front step* of the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan, on May 13. 1993. at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(4) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. os amended. (MCL> 600.3240(4); MSA 27A.3240(4)). the redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of the foreclosure sole, unless the premises ore deter­ mined to bo abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a; MSA 77A.324lo. in which cose the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the dote of the solo. The promises covered by said mortgage are situated in Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described os fallow*: Port of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Rango 8 West, being more particularly described as follows: The South 198 feet of the East 220 foot of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Dated: April 8. 1993 SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Wisconsin corporation. Mortgagee Varnum. Riddering. Schmidt * Howlett Jonathon W. Anderson. Esq. Attorneys lor Mortgagee Suite 800 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49501 -0352 (5/6) Schaefer-Hergenrader marry in Wisconsin The Aug. 1. 1992. wedding of Amber Noelle Schaefer and Mark H. Hergenrader was celebrated at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Manville. Wise. Parents of the couple are Randall and Judy Schaefer. Hastings, and Dave and Betty Hergenrader. Holland. Honor attendant was Nicole Schaefer Bab­ cock. Diane Gesicki. Paula Davis and Christy Bakker were bridesmaids Best man was David Hergenrader. Groomsmen were Man Schaefer. Kevin Bab­ cock. and Dennis Ledbetter. Before the evening reception, the bride and groom toured the capitol square in Madison in an elegant white horse-drawn carriage. The ride ended at the Fess Hotel, where Amber and Mark greeted guests in the outdoor garden, site of the dinner dance reception. Amber and Mark honeymooned in Wiscon­ sin and are now living in Holland. The Hastings High School Class of 1933 will celebrate its 60th reunion Saturday. June 12. Contact with some class members has been lost. Anyone with information about the following former students is asked to write or call John E. Hewitt. 4310 Darron Drive. Lan­ sing. Mich. 48917-3503. (517) 332-3439: Florence Allen. Kathryn Bauchman. Alice Camp. Robert Field, James Hinckley. Doris Hubbell. Harrison Payne. Grace Ryan. Nona May Schuman. Francena Cutler and Grace Winslow. rue rvo. vo-xi uj-jc Estate of WARREN H. WYLES. deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on May 20. 1993 at 10:30 a.m. In the probate courtroom, Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition on Morri E. Berry requesting Merri E. Berry be appointed personal representative of Warren H. Wyles who lived at 12700 Hutchinson Rood. Dowling. Michigan, and who died March 17. 1993. and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated April 10. 1985 and codicils dated June 12. 1989 and June 14. 1991 bo admitted to probate and heirs at law be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 20 1993 Robert I. Byington. (P-27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Merri E. Berry 142 South Gardner Battle Crook. Ml 49017 (4-29) Default having boon mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by John R. Roner, a single man. of 17963 Sierra Hwy #0. Canyon Coun­ try, California. 91351. Mortgagor, to the Eaton Federal Saving* Bank, of Charlotte. Eaton County, Michigan, a corporation organised under the low* of the United States. Mortgagee, dated February 20. 1991 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on February 22. 1991 in Liber 512, Pages 109. 110 and 111, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due on April 29. 1993, for principal, interest, late charges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nino and 92/100 Dollar* ($22,389.92). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagor and no proceeding* at law having boon instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the promise* therein described, or so much thereof os may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Cour­ thouse at 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan. 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. June 3. 1993. at 2:00 o'clock local time in the after­ noon of said day. and said premises will bo sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Ten (10%) percent per annum in­ terest. legal costs, attorney fee* and also any taxes, insurance premium* and any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect it* in­ terest In the promise*, which said promise* ore described in said Mortgage a* follow*, to-wlt: A parcel of land In the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County, Michigan described as: commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 97 and 1 /3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Sec­ tion 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet for the ploco of beginning, thence North 300 foot, thence West 200 foot, thence South 300 feet, thence East in the center of the highway 200 feet to the place of beginning. Also a parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at the Southeast comer of the West 97 and 1/3 acre* of the Southwest 1 /4 of sold Section 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet, thence North 300 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 39 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 39 feet, thence East 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) months from the time of such sole. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bonk 236 South Cochron Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Doted: April 29. 1993 (5/27) Filo No. 93-2115-IE of Gertrude Elisabeth Wiersemo. Social Secur,ty No. 380-26-402) TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address wo* 3061 Patterson. Wayland. Ml 49348 died 2/28/93. An instrument dated Feb. 6. 1992 ho* been admit­ ted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. William H. Wiersemo. Jr.. R2. Box 114A. Iron*. Ml 49644. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the dote of publication of thi* notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Elizabeth V. Bouer (P26187) 128 E. Bridge Street Plainwell. Ml 49080 (616)685-6883 (4/29) Estate �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29. 1993 thropic Advisory Service. Council of Better Business Bureaus. 4200 Wilson Blvd.. Suite 800. Arlington. Va. 22203-1804 or the Na­ tional Charities Information Bureau. 19 Union Square West. Department 250. New York. N.Y. 10003-3395. Be sure to enclose a self­ addressed. stamped envelope. Legal Notices SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AN Cwrtktl MORTGAGE SALE • Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgoge mode by RANDY L. FLAUNT and SAMANTHA A FLAUNT HUSBAND AND WIFE to Exchange Financial Corporation a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated October 25. 1988, and recorded on October 26. 1988. in Liber 474. on page 281 BARRY County Records Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK on Ohio Corporation by an assignment dated October 26 1988. and recorded on November 16. 1988 in Liber 475. on page 354 BARRY County Records. Michigan on which mor tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 10 100 Dollars ($40 864 10). in­ cluding interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro vidod. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock A.m. on May 27. 1993. Said promises aro situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as Property located in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 27 rods south of the Center of Sec­ tion 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 6 Rods. Thence East 20 rods thence North 6 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 33 rods south of the center of section Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 2 Rods thence East 20 Rods, thence North 2 Rods to the ploce of beginning. The redemption period shall be of 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted: April 5. 1993 MIAMI VALLEY BANK AN Ohio Corporation. 8. ■ORNSTEIN WISHNOW * SCHNEIDERMAN Attorneys. 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd Ste 1040 Southfield Mi 48075 (5/13) Filo No 93-1 BO-CH 220 West State St. County Courthouse Hastings. Ml 49058 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Including Frances her heirs, devisees and/or assigns whose address/whereabouts aro unknown. Your interest in the real estate in the Township of Thomappie. Barry County. Michigan, described below may bo barred or affected by this low suit. TAKE NOTICE: 1. You and the State of Michigan are being sued in the Barry Ccunty Circuit Court by Chariot Pullon and Barbara Jo Pullon. 2. You have 28 days from the dote of publication of this notice to file an answer with the court and servo a copy on the other party or to take other lawful action. 3. H you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the ►w MORTOAGE FORECLOSURE BALE MORTGAGE SALE • Default has boon mode in conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas L. Kid­ der and Corina L. Kidder, husband and wifo to Source One Mortgage Services Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (f/k/a Fireman's Fund Mortgoge Corporation, a Delaware Corporation). Mor1gager. dated July 31. 1990 and recorded on August 2. 1990. in Liber 503. on page 406, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY TWO THOUSAND NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND 51 CENTS ($42.095.51). including in­ terest at 10.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgoge and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o clock on Thursday. June 3. 1993. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Borry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Commencing at the southwest corner of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, and running thence north 00 degrees 2639 west 1730.35 feet along the west line of said section 30 to the southeasterly line of the farmer Penn Central Railrood right-of-way (120 feet) in width being also the southeasterly line of Thornappie Lake Rood, thence north 40 degrees 04'14" east 73.58 feet along said southeasterly line to the true point of beginning; thence continuing north 40 degrees 04'14" east 187 feet along said street line; thence south 49 degrees 55’46' east 200 feet; thence south 40 degrees 04-14" west 187 feet; thence north 49 degrees 55'46" west 200 feet to the point of beginning. Formerly described as: a parcel of land in the northwest fractional 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section X. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, described os: commencing at point of intersection of south side of Michigan Central Railrood right-of-way line and west line of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 7 West; thence northerly along south side right-ofway 145 feet for ploce of beginning; thence conti­ nuing northerly along right-of-way 112 feet; thence southeasterly at right angles 200 feet; thence southerly parallel to right-of-way 112 feet; thence northwesterly 200 feet to ploce of beginning. Also commencing 25 feet, more or less, (record­ ed as 50 feet) east of intersection of town line and center of highway on Lake Rood. Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, thence South 110 feet; oast 75 foot; north to center of highway, southwesterly in center of highway to beginning also commenc­ ing at intersection of Thornappie Lake Rood and west township line: thence northeasterly 25 feet, more or loss (recorded os 50 feet); thence at right angle 110 feet far beginning; thence continuing at right angle for 130 loot; thence northeasterly 75 feet; thence westerly at 90 degree angle 130 feet; thence southwesterly to beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 mcnth(s) from the dato of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption per .ud shall bo X days from the dato of such sole. April 22. 1993 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICE CORPORATION. Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite XI Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 Filo No. 93041131 4. The complaint of Charles and Barb.tra Jo Pullon is to Quiet title to certain real proper*y and demands that any and all rights, title enu into est of Frances Briggs, her heirs, devisees and/or assigns bo released and 'or terminated in the real property described below: Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, commence in center highway 40 rods Southwest line Section 26. thence Northwest along highway 8 rods 6 feet for beginning, thence West to river. North along river to a point West of point In highway 29 rods Southeast from intersection with North Section lino, thence East to said point, thence Southeaster­ ly along said highway to beginning. Section 26. 1 % Doted: April 8. 1993. William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 Ann Landers Man stops looking Dear Ann Landers: 1 read with dismay the letter from “Still Looking." the woman who was lamenting the fact that the chances of meeting a man over 30 who isn't married, an alcoholic, a moocher or gay are mighty slim. 1 know where she's coming from because I too have experienced deep disappointment in my search for a mate. Almost all the females I've met have serious psychological pro­ blems. They are insensitive or self-delusional or have alcohol dependency. Then there are those who are looking for a man with money or movie-star good looks. I am shocked by the number of women who have very little to of­ fer yet consider themselves some sort of prize. While I agree it is rare lo find a person of compassion, generosity and sensitivity. 1 keep hoping it will happen. The longer 1 look, the more discouraged I become. So. I've simply stopped looking and have decided to place my fate in the hands of the gods. - Disenchanted in Florida Dear Florida: Very often as soon as you stop looking, something wonderful happens. I hope this is true for you. You sound like an intelligent, decent man who may have been looking in all the wrong places or has had an incredible run of lousy luck. Let me know if something good turns up. I’m betting it will. Menwhile, keep reading for another letter on the same subject. Dear Ann Landers: Your response to “Still Looking" was unfair to men. There are plenty of single, heterosexual men over 30 who are kind, caring, hard-working, faithful and not alcoholics. 1 know because I’m one of them. The reason so many women are “still looking" is that they won’t settle for a guy unless he looks like Mel Gibson or Richard Gere and drives the right car. I have known women who were painfully boring, cheaters, freeloaders and dumb as a box of rocks. A few were physically abusive. Be fair. Ann. and tell the other side of the story. Sign me - Still Looking In New ^3rieaiK Dur New Orieam: YOU’VE told it and in a way I never could. Read on for yet another voice. A 'teaching* lesson Dear Ann Landers: I have lost count of the times I’ve been told. "You’re really a terrific guy. and the woman who marries you will be ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No 92 3429 TO: BRIDtGfTTE P. SMITH IN THE MATTER OF: JOSHUA MICHAEL COLE. Minor. DOB: 06/02/77 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A Review Hearing will be conducted by the court on August 9. 1993 at 1:X p.m. in Barry County Pro­ bate Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml. It is therefore ordered that BRIDIGITTE P. SMITH personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above.. April 22. 1993 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (4/29) Area BIRTH Announcements: Helene and James Milo Partridge 11 would like to announce the arrival of their son. Jake Milo. He was bom at Metropolitan Hospital on March 28 at 8:39p.m... weighing 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and was 20 inches long. He was welcom­ ed home by big sister. Katherine 3. Maternal grandparents are Martha and Walter Schmidt. Paternal grandparents are Mary Partridge and Doris and James Milo Partridge I. BOY, Doug and Janet Baragar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jordan Michael, bom March 14. 1991 at Butter­ worth Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mi. He weigh­ ed 9 lbs.. 4 ozs. and was 20Vi inches long. Time: 4:58 p.m. Proud grandparents are Roy and Joanne Anderson of II. and Doug and Rachel Baragar of Mi. YOU ARE INVITED TO THE HEALTH FAIR SPONSORED BY PENNOCK HOSPITAL CO SPONSORED BY BOY, Doug and Janet Baragar are proud to announce the birth of their son. Brandon Jay, bom Dec. 7. 1992 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mi. He weighed 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and was 18% inches long. Time: 12:25 p.m. Proud grandparents are Roy and Joanne Anderson of II. and Doug and Rachel Baragar of Mi. BARRY-EATON HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FELPAUSCH FOOD CENTER TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 1,1993 9:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. BOY, Lynsey Sue is the proud sister of Harley James, bom April 9 at 9:31 a.m. to Angie and Tim Miller. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 1% ozs. and 20 inches long. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W GREEN ST HASTINGS. Ml 49O5X (616) 948-3125 BOY, Davon Hernandez, bom April 11 at 10:19 p.m. to Keisha Jackson and Florencio Torres. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 20% inches long. BOY, Tyler James, bom April 14 at 6:57 p.m. to Deven Bronson and Eric Sutherland. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 11 % ozs. and 21 *6 inches long. SERVICES OFFERED: /W CHOLESTEROL SCREES BLOOD SUGAR SCREES COLORECTAL CANCER SCREEN BLOOD PRESSURE CLINK HEIGHT WEIGHT EVALUATION LUNG TESTING IMMUNIZATIONS (DPT. HIB. Td. OPV. MMR) MEDICATIONS INFORMATION SELF BREAST EXAM INSTRUCTION ARTHRITIS A REHABILITATION SERVICES FOOT EVALUATIONS GLAUCOMA SCREENING VISION ACUITY EAR EXAMS (AM ONLY) HEARING SCREENING ORAL CANCER EXAMINATION STRESS RISK EVALUATION NLTRIT1ON COUNSELING DLABFT1C EDI CATION IMPOTENCE INFORMATION PROSTATE PROBLEMS CANCER FEMALE STRESS INCONTINENCE CERVICAL CANCER SCREEN ARTHRITIS CAUSESTREATMENT ORGAN DONATION INFORMATION HOSPICE INFORMATION AIDS A HIV INFORMATION BOY, Andrew Alexander Jonas, bom April 15 at 6:39 a.m. to Jeff and Kelly Zank. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs., 15 ozs. and 20% inches long. Legal Notices BARRY TOWNMRP ,tb11 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. All board member* present plus 2 resident*. Minutes approved and mailed. Treasurers report accepted as presented. Appointed chief and assistant chief Hickory Fire uep>. Approved 1993 Ford LN 8000 for Hickory Fire Dept. Approved dates far 1993-94 regular monthly meetings. Approved bills as presented in the amount of 5X 046.91 plus payrolls. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Assorted to by William B. Wooer. Supervisor (4/29) Pay up, sister very fortunate" (She means someone else, of course, not her.) Consider the following conversation I recently had with an attractive emergency­ room nurse: “I can’t find a good man. They're all jerks.” “So. what are you looking for in a man?" “Well, he would have to be a good skier." “What about finding a nice guy and TEACHING him to ski?" “No. 1 wouldn't have the patience for that.” After that little conversation. I came up with a Gem for your column: "You can teach a nice guy to ski. but you can't teach a skier to be a nice guy.” . — A Nice Guy Who Is Still Looking in Philadelphia Dear Nice Guy: So true, and while we're on the subject of what some women look for. they should be reminded that looks change. The aging process can be unkind. Hairlines recede, and waistline expand, but kindness, generosity and integrity have real durability. Wake up. out there. Dear Ann Landers: Last year, my mother moved into a nursing home in Florida. My sister lives within 15 minutes of the home. Since I live in Ohio and operate my own business, it is difficult for me to visit my mother more than three times a year. My sister feels that she should be compen­ sated for visiting Mother two to three times a week. She wants me to help pay for her gasoline and also for doing my mother's laun­ dry. which can be done at the nursing home for a minimal charge. My mother has been very generous to my sister and me throughout the years. 1 realize my sister is under a great deal of stress. Her husband is not well, and she is worried about him. Her request, however, upset me, because 1 don't feel she is justified in asking for financial compensation. Please help me be objective. -Ohio Reader Dear Ohio: In my opinion, your sister should be compensated for carrying the greater part of the burden which has fallen on her simply because she is in the same city with your mother. You can never repay her adequately for the time and attention she is contributing, but you surely can (and should) be as generous as possible when it comes to financial assistance. Beware charity fraud Dear Ann Landers: 1 hope you will con­ tinue to address the serious problem of charily fraud in your column. Charity fraud robs a generous public and takes much-needed funds from the legitimate charities who so vitally serve the public interest. Please continue to remind your readers to take their time when solicited for donations. Encourage them to ask questions about how and where the money they donate will be us­ ed. If the answers arc not satisfactory, they should not contribute. And if they have any questions about a charity or if they feel that the charity may not be legitimate, they should not hesitate to contact their state attorney general’s office or the local authorities. Charity fraud stops with the informed donor. Miss Landers, and your column can do a great deal to keep them on the alert. I hope you will continue to provide that important service to your readers across the country. - Roland W. Burris, attorney general, state of Illinois Dear Attorney General Burris: You can be sure I will blow the whistle on phony charities whenever I spot one. My readers can also check the legitimacy of fund-raising groups by writing to the Philan­ Stop rude chewing Dear Ann Landers: I was taught that gum chewing is a private pleasure and that it is ex­ tremely rude to crack one's gum. The crack­ ing I'm concerned about can be heard clear across our crowded office with phones ringing and processors printing. When I informed the perpetrator that this is extremely irritating, she said. "Gum chewing is a right, and I intend to continue.’' What do 1 do now? -California Dear Cal: Gum chewing may be a “right.” but anyone whose gum cracking can be heard clear across an office is a clod. Where’s the supervisor? How about a signed petition? Others must hear it too. Get moving. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers’ new booklet. ’ ‘How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. " Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (in Canada, send $5.05.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Fair Trade Campaign blasts free trade agreement Carl Mcllvain. of Hastings president of the Michigan Farmers Union, returning from a Fair Trade Campaign gathering in Des Moines, Iowa, said grass-roots opposition to NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agree­ ment). is building steadily. Groups participating besides National Fanners Union were the North American Farm Alliance, Prairiefire, Catholic Rural Life Conference, a Mexican farm group. Green Peace and numerous other groups, in­ cluding labor. It was maintained that the earlier trade agreement with Canada points up the weaknesses of so-called free trade. Not only have Canadian laborers suffered as businesses have moved to the U.S. and Mexico. Cana­ dian fanners have suffered, as multi-national traders have gained even more control over the farm pricing system. American farmers have experienced lower commodity prices as Candians have dumped wheat and barley in the U.S. The e-Coli bacteria outbreak in the Nor­ thwest U.S. has been traced to Australian beef imported illegally through Canada. The ques­ tion arose, if these things could occur through Canada, what would happen through Mexico where regulation is non-existent or enforce­ ment so lax as to make regulation immaterial? It was said that the Rio Grande river is now the most polluted sewer in the U.S. and the NAFTA promises little in the way of correc­ ting environmental misdeeds. A question arose as to the movement of radioactive waste across the border under free trade. It was also stated that NAFTA is designed to legitimize seed and life form patents. It may be illegal to replant a patented seed without paying another royalty to the seed company owning the patent. One organization that had met with new U.S. Trade Representative Mickey Kantor, quoted Kantor as saying we must have NAF­ TA to give Mexican President Salinas time to pick his successor. “This sounds a good deal like a dictatorship which it has been accused of being. The next question was. do we want, or why do we need a so-called free trade agreement with a virtual dictatorship?" asked Mcllvain. 7th Annual seminar on Starting a small Business THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1995 from ... 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37, Middleville This seminar is designed to assist those in­ dividuals who have an interest in becoming self­ employed to gain a better understanding of what it takes to succeed. Topics covered will include: initial steps to avoid costly mistakes, business plan development, and financial considerations. $25.00 registration fee includes lunch and materials. • RECISTRATION FORM • NAME ADDRESS PHONE _________________________________________________________________ RETURN THIS FORM and Registration Fee $25.00 Payable to J.E.D.C., 1035 E. State Street, Heatings, Ml 4905$ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 — Page 9 birth in New York state; Theron (married Amy White); Amy. who was married and re­ mained in Shelby when they moved to Barry County; Alexander; Lafayette; William; Mer cy; Mary and John 11. "Life and the years moved on. In 1901. on Oct. 5. there was a double wedding at the Usbome farm. Mary Usbome and Theron Cain, and John Usbome and Elma Verda Knowles were married. Theron and Mary Cain's first home was the cottage beside the Little Thomappie River in Carlton Center, where I (Stewart Cain) was bom. John and Elma Verda Usbome lived on the farm two miles north of Carlton Center where they lived their entire lives. "Today the John and Elma Usbome farm north of Carlton Center is occupied by their son. John III. and his wife, Betty, and their son. John IV. "Lafayette Lafe’ Usbome married Achsa Etsenhood. In his youth Lafe was known at home as deacon,’ for like his dad. he had a warm, kind heart, but a seldom smiling face. When his parents left the farm, he and Achsa remained there for the balance of their lives. The greatest tragedy of their lives was the death of their son Tom in about 1917. Tom was a fine young man and a student at Hastings High School. He died of poliomyelitis (polio). "I contracted the disease a year later but largely recovered from it. "Carlton Center is still there, a square at Usbome and Carlton Center Roads. (M-43) on Michigan and Barry County maps. Gone are the Cains and the Usbomes of the 1890s. with the westward breezes that brush the ( FROM TIME TO TIME." Carlton Center was the center of Carlton Township by Joyce F. Weinbrechi Carlton Center, while never platted as a village, was the trade center of Carlton Township, and the area of farms and farmers. Carlton first was settled by Samuel Wickham and his wife. Harrison Wickham and his wife, and George Fuller m 1836. They settled on the banks of the Little Thomappie River, where they pitched tents for housekeeping purposes. The women slept in the wagons and the men on the ground under the wagons until log houses could be built. None of the three families stayed on in Carlton. Samuel Wickham and his wife mov­ ed to Grand Haven in 1852. Harrison and his wife went to Lowell in 1850 and Charles Fuller moved into Hastings. The settlement grew, and by the late 1880s and early 1890s it was a bustling little village. There was a general store on the south side of the road, the Grange store was on the north side with the Carlton Grange Hall upstairs. A dance hall was built on the west side of the store building and on Saturday nights peo­ ple came from miles around to dance square dances, round dances, polkas and two steps to music played on the piano, violins and banjos. The Grange was an important social center of the town, holding dinners, box socials and political meetings. Sam White had a blacksmith shop there where he built sleighs. Joe Smith operated a cider mill, which also made apple butter, apple jelly and dill pickles. People came from many miles by horse and bugty to purchase these commodities, bring­ ing their own crocks and jugs in which to carry the produce home. Ralph and Nina Haney were rug weavers in Cartton. There were two churches in the village. One was the Seventh Day Adventist Church west of the center, where there was also a school and a large carriage shed. The ocher was the Methodist Church, which stood north of the center on the east side of the road. Carlton Center District No. 2 School stood on the south side of the road east of the Carlton Township Hall. Dr. Adolphus came io Carlton in 1846 and practiced there until 1862. His office was just east of Andrus Road. Dr. A.J. Wright came in 1162 to the same office and same practices. Dr. O.P. Abbott practiced one mile north and one and one-quarter miles east of Carlton. Dr. Johnson followed Dr. Wright. Dr. Vaught, then Dr. Mayes worked in this practice and office over the next several years. Dr. Gam­ mon had an office in Carlton Center in 1903 on the north side of the road. The last doctor to practice in Carlton Center was Dr. McGuffan in 1913. Min Farrell was a popular midwife in the area during this penod The first post office was established by Jared S. Rogers on Aug. 28. 1849 in his home. This post office was closed on Sept. 26. 1859. but was reopened Oct. 8. 1862. doting again on June 7. 1866. On Sept. 26. 1874. the pust office was opened in Carlton Center. James N. Covert was postmaster and operated there until April 15. 1903, when it was closed for good. The general store was on the south side of the rood. The Grange Store was organized by the Grange, whose members bought in larger quantities, giving Grange members a better price on commodities. At first. Jesse Knowles opened the store when a member needed something. Later. Ar­ chie Wilson kept regular hours and expanded its trade. Jay Carpenter operated the Grange More before he took over the general store across the street. He followed Thomas Btinston. John O’Coaneil and Glen Henry. The store burned down in 1912. Jay Carpenter had it rebuilt of homemade cement Nocks. This store had the first gasoline pump in Carlton Township. Later owners were Jay and Anna Wing. Laurence Snyder and Jack Erway. • Jay Carpenter’s general store, Cartton Center, with the first gas pump in Carlton Township. Hale Carpenter is sitting on It. A bird's eye view of Carlton Center from the top of the Methodist Church steeple showing the school on the left, the Grange Store and Grange hall In the center, the Town Hall showing just above the Grange hall, the general store on the right. The doctor’s office is just visible to the right ofthe Grange Hall and the residence of Peter Covert lower right. In 1884. Theron Allo Cain came to Carlton from New York with his parents, Lymon Dillazon and Sarah Shorten Cain. Theron grew up in the village of Carlton Center, mar­ ried there and his first son. Steward Cain, was bom there. Wishing to preserve the memories shared with him by his father. Steward Cam in 1986 wrote down some of the experiences and has shared his writings with “Time to Time. " Steward Cain writes: ‘Sojourn in Carlton Center’ "The North Branch of the Little Thomap­ pie River slides under the road bridge in Carlton Center and snakes to the Thomappie River, which flows to the Grand River, which empties into Lake Michigan, which laps the shore of Illinois a few miles from where this typewriter is clicking. "Some 200 feet north of the bridge, on the river’s east side. I was bom. in a still-there small frame house on June 6. 1906. to Theron Allo Cain (1879-1972) and Mary Usbome Cain (1881-1948). their first bom child. We moved to Hastings that fall, into a rented house at the northeast or entrance cor­ ner of the Barry County fairgrounds, close to the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company factory where Dad was foreman of the finishing room. "Dad came to Carlton Center in Michigan's Barry County in 1884 from the equally small village of Carlton in upstate New York, close to Lake Ontario, with his parents, Lymon Dillazon Cain and Sarah Shorten Cain, to live in a typical two-story frame house west of the (Little Thomappie) river. "They had been attracted to the area by George Washington "Wash" Cain. Lymon’s brother. He had taken up a tract of land east of Carlton Center. "Lymon. always known as 'Dill' was a house painter all of his active life. "Dad spent his early life in Carlton Center, with his brothers. Clarence and Dorr, and sisters. Gazella and Stella. While he was still a small kid. a church was built close to their house (the Seventh Day Adventist Church). As the steeple was finished a haul rope was tied to dad and he was pulled to the high up cross, a thrill he never forgot. "There were two Protestant churches. The nearest catholic church was in Hastings. One 1 have mentioned was where Dad was pulled to the cross. The second was on the east side of the road, north of the Center. The road was a T al this point, not an X or a four comers. The second church, the Carlton Center Methodist Church has been taken to Barry County's Charlton Park, a forever reminder of the early days. Now no store, no school. Carlton Center. "Once, as a small boy. he was in Hastings with his father and saw the foundation being installed for the Barry County courthouse (1892). the stones being broken and shaped by man powered sledge hammers. "The Civil War monument, already install­ ed nearby, was never fully paid for. as the story went. "With oxen and horses for transportation. Carlton Center was in fact a commercial waters of the Little Thornapple River." Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880: Barry County History. 1985: Family document by Stewart Cain 1986: Plat maps from 1895. 1913. 1928 and 1990. Setting the record straight... Correction: The From Time to Time "Cedar Creek" article. Thursday. April 8 should have read. Carolyn La Pine Henke and under the Cedar Creek School picture. Crystal Card. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 27, 1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our Mother's Day Crown Chocolatier Keepsake Tin HORIZONS CLUB of Hastings City Bank AN INVITATION TO THE CAPITOL Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St. The Seven Day Adventist Church, Carlton Center. 945-9551 center with education and religion added on. "The general store came first. Owned and operated by Bill McCally. it sold a variety of goods and food, and was a gathering spot, with a pot-bellied stove in cold months. Dad ’grew up* there and told stories of the place. "It was a blustery cold day. Mrs. Bagley, a stooped old woman came in, a burlap sack over her shoulder. She purchased a load of groceries and had them put on my bill.’ When she left, trudging to her cottage through the snow, a man said to Billy McCally. ‘There goes your money. Why *d you do it?’ Said Mc­ Cally. *1 wish I could depend as much on you. I’ll get every cent.’ "And the day a big man drove Dad. a kid. away from the heating stove. His dad. my grandfather. Dill, yanked off his coat, ready to thrash the big guy. who backed away to the front door. "The school was a one-room, one-teacher building across the road from the store, look­ ing north down a dirt road into hardwood forest country, today Usbome road. The school children were from age 6 up into the 20s. some attending only when farm work permitted, not during planting and harvest seasons. "The teacher, often a robust male, taught the three Rs with determination and discipline with a wide pants belt. Here Dad met Mother. "’The best thing I ever did in my life was when 1 asked her if I could walk home with her.’ he related to me some 50 years later. That was about 1901. They married in 1904. "Mother was bom and raised in the Michigan town of Shelby , on her parents’ fruit farm, north of Grand Rapids. In 1895. her parents John Usbome 1 and Emily Burden Usbome purchased and moved to a farm south and west of Carlton Center on Section 21. After retiring from farming about 1914. they lived in a house on the north side of Hastings, (still there) where John died in 1919. Emily died in 1920 at the home of her son. William, and Laura in Grand Rapids. They are buried in Hastings. Riverside Cemetery on the same lot as my mother and father. Mary and Theron Cain. "Largely . Dad worked as painter with his father, and as a day farm hand about the village. It was probably in the fall of 1900 or 1901 that things changed "Mother was Dad’s girl friend. He was calling on her at the farm home. He and her brother. William, were hand cutting com in the field by the village, likely as dollar-a-day OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7: hands. "As Dad related it to me. The Seven Day Adventist Church, Carlton Center. How sweet it is! Making the cement blocks used to rebuild Jay Carpenter’s store In Carlton Center after it burned in 1912. (In Lansing) Friday, June IX 1993 COST: Msmbsrs $35.00; non-membere $40.00 Tour includes, deluxe transportation, tour of newly renovated State Capitol Building (guided tour), admis­ sion to the Historical Museum, Lunch at an area restaurant with our special guest, Rep. Bob Bender (schedule permitting). Reservations must be made by Tuesday, May 11 to Jorie Sheldon at >45-2401 _________ Fri. 9-8; Sai. 9-5:30 Smart borrowing begins at home. When it makes sense to borrow, getting a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan is the best way to take advantage of today's low interest rates. Because a Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan makes it possible for you to save by consolidating your automobile loans, personal loans, and credit card debts into one, easy-to-manage monthly payment. Or, it can help you buy the things you need at considerable savings. For a limited time, your Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan comes with no closing costs.* And no annual lees. Plus, the Interest may be tax deductible (please consult your tax advisor). To apply for your home equity loan... Stop in at any Hastings City Bank office. Or call. We were fed up.' They decided to quit. They did. William went to Grand Rapids, eventually to become a career United States Post Office employee un­ til retirement, living with his wife. Laura Har­ rison Usbome. at 848 Geneva Ave. 7*hree children blessed their marriage "Dad went to Hastings and the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company. where he became finishing room foreman, quitting about 1908 to become a farmer, retiring in Hastings in 1950. Mother had died in 1948. "The Usbome farm was largely a happy place The Usbomes were quiet, friendly, warm, generous people John and Emily farmed their acres and reaped their crops. Their children, included Bertha, who died at Safe b sound since 1886 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 ‘ 795-3338 ' 763-9418 ‘ 852-0790 ’ 891-0010 ’ 792-6201 EqULenderS'n9 Member fdic (‘Closing costs ars warvsd whsn the stats squalLrsd vaius of your horns can bo used In ptace of ths normally required appraisal As ol March 29th. ths currant APR BOO. maximum APR IB00 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 29, 1993 Hastings girls win one, lose one in double dual The Hastings girls’ track squad won one of two encounters in a double dual meet at Battle Creek Harper Creek Tuesday The Lady Saxons bested the host Beavers 77-51, but dropped a 72-56 decision to Battle Creek Lakeview Highlighting the day was a school record performance tn the 1600-meter run by foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas. who cross­ ed the finish line at 5:26. Kortekaas also finished third in the slate Class B cross­ country meet last fall. Anne Endsley was a double winner against Harper Creek in the 110-meter high and 300-meter intermediate hurdles. Others taking individual firsts were Sarah McKinney in the 100-meter dash. Marie DeWitt in the MOO, Kathy Vos in the 3200. Sherry Anger in the discus. Brandi Lydy in the shot put and Kristen McCall in the long jump. Winning relays against the Beavers were the 3200 quartet of Kariana Cullen. Lori Maiville. DeWitt and Kortekaas; the 800 foursome of April Arends. Endsley . McCall and McKinney; the 400 with Arends. Charity Cruttenden. McKinney and McCall and the 1600 with Endsley. Maiville. DeWitt and Cullen. Winning events against Lakeview were Endsley in both hurdles. Cullen in the open 400-meter run. Kortekaas in the 1600. the 1600-meter relay quartet and the 3200-meter relay group. Hastings boys' track team splits in double dual meet The Hastings varsity boys’ track team split a double dual meet at Battle Creek Harper Creek Tuesday. The Saxons crushed the host squad 82-55. but lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 95-42. Mark Lundquist and Ben Hughes tok a pair of individual firsts. Lundquist won the shot put with a toss of 46-8 and the discus with a throw of 134-0. Hughes won the pole vault at 10-6 and and the high jump, clearing an even six feet. Others firsts were scored by Derek Frendge in the 200-meter dash. 24.4 seconds; Robert Wager in the long jump. I8-7V4; Mike Neymeiyer in the 800-meter run. 2:15; Clayton MacKenzic in the 3200. 10:19; and Brad Thayer in the 1600. 4:53. The 3200-meter relay team, with Matt Brown. Man Kuhlman. MacKenzie and Neymeiyer. recorded its best lime of the season, an 8:47. Coach Paul Fulmer said Brown did well in his first anempt on the unit. The Saxons swept the top three places in the shot put. Fulmer said Hughes is turning into one of the best high jumpers in the league. But. he said, the team has been hurt in the sprint races by injuries, most notably Travis Williams, who could not run because of an ankle problem. Finishing second in the meet were Jason Shattuck in the shot. Derek Chandler in the 110 high hurdles. Darrell Slaughter in the pole vault. David Solmes in the discus. Luke Haywood in the 200. Tom Pratt in the high jump. Neymeiyer in the 1600. Darrell Slaughter in the long jump. David Pann in the 300-meter interned iate hurdles. Todd VanKampen in the 800 and Man Kuhlman in the 3200. Maple Valley pitching leads twin bill sweep Maple Valley got some good pitching Tues­ day and surprised Lakewood by sweeping a doubleheader. 4-1 and 3-2. Kyle Booher fired a four-hitter for the Lions in the opener. The only run he allowed was on a solo homer by Rob Spurgis. Chad Baitinger had two hits, including a double, for the Vikings. Taking the loss on the mound was Corey McDiarmid. who gave up seven hits and five walks and struck out seven in six innings of work. In the nightcap. Dan Rasey was the winning pitcher and Brent Stine paced the offensive at­ tack with two hits and an RBI. For Lakewood. Chris Mitchell was 2-for-3 and McDiarmid had a double and two runs batted in. Phil Welch took the hard-luck loss on the mound for the Vikings, yielding six hits and just two earned runs The losses dropped coach Bill Barker's team’s overall season record to 1-6. The Delton boys' track team is off to a good start this season by winning Its first three dual meets. The Panthers will take part in the Otsego Relays this Friday. " Delton boys lift track record to 3-0 The Delton boys' track team remained undefeated in dual meets this season Monday by beating Paw Paw 99-38 in the Kalamzoo Valley Association opener for both squads. Coach Fred Pessell called it "an outstan­ ding effort by our kids. ” Indeed. The Panthers won ail four relays and dominated the field events. The winning relay teams included Zack Moline. Dave Skinner. Doug Tigchelaar and Don Ash in the 800 and 400; Jay Armen. Jeff Taylor. Antonio Liceaga and Steve Leppard in the 3200 and Annen. Taylor. Dave Atkin­ son and Carl Erb in the 1600. Rollie Ferris won the shot put; Annen the discus and open 400 meters; Tigchelaar the high jump; Brian Smith the pole vault; Skin­ Saxons lose to another baseball power Hastings has.i't been playing a lot of baseball lately because of the weather And the Saxons do taxe the field, they seem to run into the tougiiest opposition. Coach Jeff Simpson’s group lost Tuesday 14-6 to Battle Creek Lakeview , the defending Twin Valley Conference champion. Earlier in the season the Saxons lost a doubleheader to Grand Ledge, which was ranked No. 4 in the stale Class A poll. Other­ wise. they have suffered plenty of rainouts. including the Hastings Invitational last Saturday. "We just haven’t gotten in enough games. " said Simpson. "But our practices and play arc improving. Sometimes we make some mental mistakes, but I think our team is coming around." Lakeview, which is no stranger to stale polls either, scored its runs in bunches. The Spartans scored three in the second inning, three more in the third, one in the fourth, three in the fifth and four in the sixth. Hastings pitcher Jesse Lyons started the game by mowing down Lakeview 1-2-3 in the first frame. "Jesse had trouble with his control tonight." Simpson said. Lyons allowed eight walks and eight hits, and he struck out three batters. "It wasn't a typical Jesse Lyons." the coach said. "He will rebound from this." Sports Hastings golfers 7th in 2 league jamborees The Hastings girls’ golf team finished seventh both times in two Twin Valley Con­ ference jamborees Monday and Tuesday. The Saxons had a 234 Monday at the Whiffletree Golf Course near Albion, placing them agead of the host school. Harper Creek won the meet. Coach Ed von der Hoff noted that the team’s score was 30 strokes better than its previous match. Kelli Cruttenden fired a 55 to lead Hastings. Nicole Cooklin had a 59. Agie Fruin a 60. Laura Koons a 64. Shellie Schantz a 65 and Melissa Ritz of Lakewood heads for third base after a teammate's base hit in the opening game of a doubleheader between the Vikings and Maple Valley. Lakewood won the opener 7-d, but dropped a 21-12 decision Io the Lions in the nigMcap. Lions, Vikings split softball doubleheader Lakewood edged Maple Valley 7-6 Tues­ day in the first game of a nonleague softball doubleader. but the Lions came back to win the nightcap 21-12. Leading Maple Valley in the opener were Joyelle Stine. Becky Corkwell and Stacee Hawkins, each of whom had a pair of hits, and Nicole Irwin, who clouted a homer. Lindsay Goodemoot had a pair of hits and two walks for the Vikings. Melissa Ritz was the winning pitcher, going the distance and yielding only two earned runs. Irwin pitched for Maple Valley and she took the loss, despite striking out 10 Lakewood batters. She didn't get much defensive sup­ port. as the Lions committed five errors behind her. Corkwell was the winning pitcher in the se­ cond game. Stine homered and collected five hits in all. Dana Hasselback had three hits and Hawkins two. Nikki Coppess led Lakewood’s hinirg at­ tack with a single and a double. Kary Hinze started on the rncund for the Vikings and took the loss. Saxon netters now 3-1 The Hastings varsity tennis team Tuesday lifted its Twin Valley Conference record to 2-1. 3-1 overall, by defeating Battle Creek Harper Creek 6-1. The Saxons won three of the four singles matches and swept the doubles competition. Shayne Horan won 6-4. 6-0 at first singles, followed by 6-2. 6-4 and 6-1. 6-1 victories at by Pat Williams and Tom Brighton at second and third singles, respectively . Nathan Robbe and Jeff Gardner teamed to win 6-1. 6-0 at first doubles; Brad Gardner and Matt Cassell won 6-3. 6-3 at No. 2 and Jason Kaiser and Mike Storms breezed at third doubles. 6-2. 6-0. In an exhibition. Damian deGoa and Mike Cook lost a tough three-set match to their Beaver opponents. Trojan girls win 'Blue' dual track meet opener The Middleville girls’ track team registered a 69-59 dual meet victory Monday night over Hamilton Carla Ploeg had another outstanding perfor­ mance. taking three firsts in individual events and running the first leg of the winning mile relay quartet Ploeg won the long jump, an event in which she is Class B state defending champion, at 16-6'^; the 100-yard dash in 12.53 seconds and the 220 in 28 66 seconds She hooked up with Kim Wohlford. Sarah Kaechele and Tracie Middleton in the mile relay with a time of 4:23.78. Middleville also won the 440 relay with Erin VanderSloot. Ken Koehn. Chelsea Peck and Michelle Shephard in 1:02.07. and the 880 relay with Middleton. Wohlford. Jill Townsend and Kaechele in 2:00.74. Other individual victories were scored by Townsend in both the 110 high (17:44) and 330 intermediate hurdles (57.13). ner the 110 high and 330 intermediate hurdles; Ash the 100 and 200 dashes; and Taylor the 800. The victory improved the Panthers’ dual meet season record to 3-0. 1-0 in the KVA. After a meet with Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday, the Panthers will be al the Otsego Relays Friday and al Parchment next Monday. Kelly Bellgraph a 74. On Tuesday the Lady Saxons were on their home course, the Hastings Country Club, but they shot six strokes poorer at 240. Harper Creek, the winner of the first jamboree, slip­ ped to fifth and Hillsdale, which was fourth in the league opener the day before, took first Tuesday with a fine 203 team score. Cruttenden had her best nine for the season thus far Tuesday, as she carded a 53. and Cooklin checked in with a 59. Fruin and Schantz both had a 64. Laura Koons shot a 76 and Sabrina Haywood a 78. Delton girls top Paw Paw in KVA dual track contest The Delton girls’ track team came up with an important Kalamazoo Valley Association dual victory Monday when they got past Paw Paw, 75-53. "Going in. I felt this was going to be one of our toughest meets." said coach Jim Gibson. Panther heroines were spread all over the team, as they captured first places in three relays and fared well in the field and running events. Katie Mateson won the shot put with a toss of 30-3 and the 100-meter dash in 13.2 seconds. She also was second in the discus and ran the second leg on the winning 1600-meter relay team. Kristin Harrington won the 200 in 27.9 seconds and ran the anchor leg of the 800 relay and Rachel Harndon was second in the 100 and the 200 and ran a leg in the 800 relay. Kelley Chambless took the high jump in 4-8 and the 400 in 66.1 seconds, was second in the shot and ran a leg in the 800 relay. Brandi Knauss won the discus at 95-11 and Sam Lantinga was first in the 300 intermediate hurdles in 56 8 seconds. Joining Harndon. Chambless and Doele in the 800 relay, which had a time of 1:53.7, was Sarah Doele. Joining Harrington and Harndon in the 400 relay were Doele and Lantinga. Doele. Matteson. Harrington and Lantinga hooked up in the 1600 relay’s winning effort in 4:25.9. The win lifted Delton’s overall record to 2-1. The Panthers are 1-0 in the league. They ran against Galesburg-Augusta Wednesday and then will be at the Otsego Relays Friday before traveling to Parchment Monday for another KVA dual meet. Trojans nine loses league opener to Comstock Park Comstock Park put together three straight hits in a four-run uprising in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat Middleville Monday, 6-3. The Panthers had trailed 2-1 going into the next to the last frame. Seth Nelson suffered the loss on the mound for Middleville. He went five and two-third innings and gave up four earned runs, w taking two and striking out five. Ted Doom was the offensive sparkplug for the Trojans, as he went 3-for-3 with a double and two runs batted in. He also turned in a defensive gem in center field, picking up an assist by throwing out a runner. Brad Williams also contributed two hits to the attack. Middleville coach Tim Penfield said he was encouraged his team's improved defensive effort. "It was refreshing from a defensive stand­ point." he said. "We only committed one er­ ror. so I was pleased with the defensive performance." The loss dropped the Trojans’ overall record to 1-6 and they are now 0-1 in the O-K Blue Conference. Give the Gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER. Call Us at 948-8051 • Call Us NEXT WEEK! Offensively. Hastings had four hits and five walks. Lyons singled in the game’s first run in the opening inning. Bryan Sherry had a single and a run batted in. Jason Markley added a single and Eric Haines had the biggest Saxon blow of the day. a triple with the bases loaded that keyed a five-run burst in the sixth inning. But Lakeview prevailed with its unrelenting offensive pressure. "We’ve got to stay away from big inn­ ings." Simpson said. But he remains optimistic, adding. "I think I’ve got a young balldub that is just starting to shape up." Hastings driver to defend title After inclement weather and wet grounds caused postponement last week, the 1993 auto racing will get underway Saturday night. May 1, at the Berlin Raceway with a doubleheader card of Late Model Slock Cars and Sportsman Stock Cars. Defending track champion Joe Bush of>' Hastings will trot out his new 1993 racing , machine in hopes of making it two Pon City ' Racing driving championships in a row in the . Late Model division. Other speedsters with title hopes in mind in- • elude the 1992 runnerup Tim Curry of * Allegan. Joe Mazie of Beloot. Terry Senneker ( of Dorr and Bob Holley of Gun Lake. Other ■ challengers in the hunt will be Jack Gritter of * Zeeland. Dave Sensiba of Middleville, eight- '• time champ Fred Campbell of Battle Creek * and Kalamazoo veterans Tom Martin and ‘ Randy Sweet. Points will be awarded to the top 20 qualifiers and finishers in the main event. Full programs of Class A and Class B Sportsman Slock Car divisions will also be run. Three feature races will highlight the marathon two-in-one program. More than 80 race teams will take practice on the paved, one-half mile Marne oval at 3 p.m.. time trials will be at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7:15 p.m. The Michigan Auto Racing network will cany live time trials from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on 1530 AM radio and feature races on 1570 AM at 8:45 p.m. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on Interstate 96 al the Marne exit (23). Adult admission is $10. children 4-11 are S3 and on-grounds parking is free. Hastings grad wins honor at Aquinas Former Hastings High School standout Tom Vos was named Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Pitcher of Week and District Pitcher of the Week for April 19-25. Vos, a junior lefthander on the Aquinas College staff, went 2-0 on the mound that week in 13 innings of work. He yielded 10 hits, only one earned run. three walks and he struck out seven. Vos blanked Siena Heights 2-0, going the distance and giving up just four hits, striking out three. Saxon JV baseball team loses 12-1 The Hastings junior varsity baseball team dropped its fourth decision in as many outings Tuesday, 12-1 to Battle Creek Lakeview. Lakeview score three times in both the first and second innings and had a six-run third. Dan Sherry pitched all five innings for the Saxons, holding Lakeview scoreless in the last two frames. Sparky Weedall belted a solo homer in the fourth inning to account for Hastings' run. Mike Wilson had the Saxons* only other hit. Be a 'Cheering Supporter" at this year's CORPORATE OLYMPICS! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 29, 1993 — Page 11 Trojan track team loses to Hamilton The Middleville boys' track team dropped a 77-58 O-K Blue Conference dual meet deci­ sion Monday to Hamilton. The Trojans recorded nine first-place finishes and dominated the field events, but Hamilton won all four relays, took most of the running events and used some depth to win. Ed Soloman came up with two firsts on the day, the IOO-yard dash in 10.87 seconds and the open 440 in 56.04 seconds. In the field events, winners for the Trojans included Jacob Dussia in the pole vault. 10-0; Darren VanElst in the shot put. 45-5; Andy Higley, high jump. 5-10; Johnny Maner. long jump. 17-IU'/i; and Bob Middleton. discus. 143-7. The other winner for Middleville was Brad Enders, who ran the open 880 in 2:19.72. In the Caledonia Relays Saturday. Mid dleville earned places in five events. Middleton and Jim Cole were first in the discus relay; Darren and Jason VanElst took second in the shot put relay. Ed Soloman. Higley, Maner and Ryan Walker look fourth in the sprint mtdley; Higley and Dave Olthouse finished fifth in the high jump; and Walker and Maner were fifth in the long jump. “ Give the gift of... The Delton varsity girts' track team cleared a big hurdle earlier this week when they beat Paw Paw in a Kalamazoo Valley Association dual meet. The Panthers hiked their overall season record to 2-1, 1-0 in the conference, with a 75-53 victory. BOWLING SCORES Moose Mixed Four Nutt 83-41; 9 & A Wiggle 81-43; 3 Ponies Tick 78 1Z2-45 1/2; Odd Balls 71 1/2-52 1/2; Lucky Strikes 70-54; Mixed Nuts 68 1/2-55 1/2; Sears Service 67 1/2 56 1/2; Ten Pins 67-57; Heads Out 64-60; Middle Lakers 63-61; Rocky 4 62-62; Gillons Construction 61-63; Keglers 57 1/2-66 1/2; Four R's 56 1/2-67 1/2; Late Comers 47-77; 4 Stars 46-78; Big O’s 45-79; Bye 29-95. Mens High Games & Series F. Winans 179; B. Dolan 190; D. Wilkes 173; J. Service 183; D. Sears 182; J. Barnum 268-590; B. McDonald 235-651; W. Brodock 181-496; S. Wilkins 235; M. Lydy 194; R. Robbins 210-524, Womens High Games & High Series M. Snyder 185; B. Wilkins 190; H. Service 175-516; B. J Roush; D. Service 191-470; D. Keeler 171; S. Winans 176; G. Meaney 174-499. Do your part to BEAT the Recession! BUY..,“Made in the USA”...and BUY from a Barry County business! J-Ad Graphic* Thursday A.M. Hummers 76-44; Question Marks 71-49; Algonquin Farm 71-49; Something Simple 70^-49fc; Weltons 62-58 Mary's 59-61; Slow Pokes 58W-6H6; Leftovers 58'6-61'6; Varneys 54 Vi-65 Vi; Bosleys 54-66; Valley Realty 52-68; Nashville Chirporactic Clinic 33-87. Good Gaines and Series - B Johnson 185-513; J. McMillon 185-506; F. Ruthruff 194-503; O. Gillons 166-483; B Tracy 168-476; S. Lambert 178-466; J. Power 179-461; M L. Bitgood 168-428; B. Norris 151-404; P. Hamilton 177; P. Fisher 170; F. Schneider 169; K. Thompson 164; I. Ruthruff 161; N. Totten 160; N. Hummel 156; M. Dull 155; A. Welton 147; K Mizer 146; B. Fisher 144; L. Williams 138; I Seeber 134; J. Appelman 133; P. Croninger 129. Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Misfits 79-49; Friendly Home Parties 72-56; Mace's Ph. 69-57. Cornerstone Realty 67Vi-60Vi; Hair Care Center 64-64; Nashville Family Chiropractic 62-66; Nashville Locker 59Vi-68Vi; Varneys Stables 58'6-69'6; Valley Realty 54'6-73Vi; Lifestyles 54-74 High Games and Series - E Ulrick 190-514; C. Guernsey 175-469; V. Slocum 178-458; P. Frederickson 174-446; R. Reichard 157-448; S. Everett 153-432; J. Morgan 153-432; M Sull 183-435; N. Varney 170-417; A. Terrian 125-319; B Blakely 160; R. Murphy 155; C. McKay 157; C. Barnum 104; L. Yoder 478. M Beckwith 370. Volunteers needed for Macker tourney The first ever Battle Creek Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday . May 8-9. Several hundred volunteers will be needed to ensure that the tournament is a success. Volunteers will be needed beginning Satur­ day and Sunday. May 1-2. for court set up. Additional volunteers will be needed each day from Tuesday. May 4. through Saturday. May 9. for additional setup, tournament operations and equipment takedown. Each volunteer will receive a special Gus Macker T-shirt, and the satisfaction of help­ ing stage one of Battle Creek's largest events. Those who would like more information or would like to signup as a Macker volunteer may call Teresa Durham at 969-0728 or Jeff Nowicki at 968-1515. (Words for Y’s) YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Winter/Spring Women’s Voltes ball Standings Team W-L Bennett Industries36-0 W. Mi. Associates30-9 Hastings Burial Vault/Viatec25-11 Ray James Electromechanical18-18 Halifax and DJ. Electric18-18 Ranger Tool and Die18-18 Hastings Mutual12-27 BWA7-32 Bill Seif Chevy................................................. 3-33 REPORT OF CONDITION LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plonning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 24. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended. MAP CHANGE - A-4-93 Request to rezone property in the following townships which hove “H" Future Development Zones: T4N-R8W Corllon Twp., Sec. 6. (see attached map) T3N-R7W Castleton Twp., Sec. 25. 26. 27. 34 and 35 (see attached map) T3N-R8W Hastings Twp.. Sec. 25 (see attached map) T4N-R9W Irving Twp.. Sec. 1 (see attached map) FROM H TO AR. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/heoring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peterson, Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan (616) 9464691 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hostings, Michigan, between the hours of 6 m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday a. thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 946-4630 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Borry County Clerk (4/29 6 5/20) This up 1« a portion of th* Official Zoning Hap of Carlton Twp. of Barry County, Michigan. OFFICIAL. ZONINGI MAP NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on March 31, 1993 published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES & LIABILITIES: Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Here's What Wre Doing About It THE AMERICAN BLOOD SUPPLY is constantly and thoroughly tested. 1 2 BLOOD BANKS HAVE ADDED FIVE ADDITIONAL SCREENING TESTS for infectious diseases since 1985 to increase safety. Seven separate screening tests are now conducted on each unit of blood donated, including tests tor AIDS, hepatitis and syphilis. THE 15. DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF BLOOD. While protecting it against infectious diseases is of primary concern, maintaining an adequate supply of safe bkxxl has become increasingly important as donors receive more scrutiny. 3 BEFORE DONATING BLOOD. EACH DONOR IS ASKED MULTIPLE QUESTIONS about high-nsk behavior that would disqualify donations. 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES USED TO DRAW BLOOD ARE NEVER REUSED There is no nsk ot AIDS or other infectious dis­ eases when donating bkxxl 5 AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO Bl OOD TRANSFUSIONS, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (seif) transfusions. 6 HEAI HD AMERICANS ARE ENCOU RAGED TO VOLUN­ TEER TO GIVE BLOOD for the 4 million people who depend on bkxxl transfusions each year 7 THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest bearing balances and currency and coin 2,647 Interest-bearing balances... None Securities---------------------18,793 Federal funds sold.................................................................................................................. 2,500 Securities purchased under agreements to resell None Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income 19.719 LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses 1193J LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve None Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve-.......................................................................................... 19,526 Assets held in trading accounts— None Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 881 Other real estate owned 46 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies. .. None Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding... None Intangible assets...................................................... ................................. None Other assets....................................................................................... 707 Total assets-------------------------------------------------------------------------------45,100 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)........................ None Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j)... 45,100 LIABILITIES DEPOSITS: In domestic offices------------------------------------- ~----------- —------------40,364 Noninterest-bearing 6.467 Interest-bearing............... .. 33,897 Federal funds purchased None Secunties sold under agreements to repurchase None Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury--------------------------------None Other borrowed money_______________________ None Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases.......................................................................... None Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding None Subordinated notes and debentures................................................... None Other liabilities........................................................................................... 338 Total liabilities 40,702 Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus.............................. None EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus------------------None Common stock....................................................... ................................... 550 Surplus—---------------------------550 Undivided profits and capital reserves 3.298 LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities None Total equity capital 4,398 Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) None Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 US.C. 1823Q) <.398 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 US C. 1823(j)-............. 45,100 We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. Thomas T. Groos Mark R S Johnson Larry J. Kornstadt I. Frances M. Johnson Vice President/Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief April 26. 1993 OFFICIAL ZONINtB MAP �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 Hastings will be host for MML meeting The Region 11 meeting of the Michigan Municipal League will be held this year in Hastings at 10 a.m . Wednesday . May 5. at the First Presbyterian Church. Attending this annual meeting will be mayors, village presidents, council members, managers and other officials from cities and villages within Allegan. Barry. Eaton. In­ gham. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson. Berrien. Cass. Saint Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale and Lenawee counties This year’s program will deal with some of the complex challenges confronting local units of government today. Sessions concerning rules and regulations of the 1992 Cable Television Act. contaminated industrial sites and the development of historic districts will be offered. A legislative update will bring the officials the latest information on slate and federal issues. A tour of the Hastings industrial incubator will be offered to allow visitmg officials to sec the new facility, which houses beginning businesses. Region II offices are Chairwoman Mary Lou Gray, mayor of Hastings; Vice Chair­ woman Sue Ann Parsons, mayor. Mason; and Secretary Donna Welsh, councilwoman. Dowagiac. In l°53. the Michigan Municipal League established its regional organization. Accor­ ding to the league’s by law s, the purpose of the regional structure is to "permit effective in­ terchange of ideas on municipal problems by local officials. " 1993 marks the 40th year an nual regional meetings have been held in seven regions around the state. The annual MML Regional Meeting provtdes a forum for discussion, an update on critical issues and an opportunity for inter­ change by municipal officials with common concerns. Il promotes awareness and develops the quality of local government leadership The Michigan Municipal League unites 505 member cities and villages throughout Michigan to work cooperatively to improve the administration of municipal government. Birds in the Southeastern Elementary area will find new homes waiting for them after Bev Baron's students put out three bluebird and one wren's houses in the schoolyard. This is the second year her class has set out bird houses, with the kids driving the fence posts and securing them on the fences. With the teacher are (left to right) Damon Burd. Samantha Smith, Shawn Lusty, and Tasha Dunn. ( Lake Odessa News: The annual Exotic Animal and Bird sale is slated for the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction Friday. April 30. and Saturday. May I. One can buy (or sell) an emu. a monkey, a macaw, a goal, a parrot, a burro, a Vietnamese shoat. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church will hold a Mother­ Daughter breakfast Sunday . May 16 at 8 a.m. in the church dining room. Shelley Hudson, librarian of the Lake Odessa Community Library, will be the speaker at the May 13 meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society al Lake Manor. There is to be election of officers dur­ ing the business meeting. The Orville Deckers, the Larry Rohrbachers. the Ray Greenes and the Bob Shoemakers are some of the Florida snowbirds who have arrived home. The Lakewood Community Dinner, which celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the forma­ tion of Lakewood Public Schools, was a real success. Long tables were set in the high school gymnasium where dinner was served. Students were efficient in serving drinks at the tables and in clearing tables. Even after guests unwrapped their mint candies, the waiters came around to get the candy wrappers! The tasty meal was served by food service person­ nel from serving stations at the west end of each row of tables. The meal concluded with decorated birthday cake. Roger Buxton, retired administrative assis­ tant and previously principal at the Woodland school, gave a history of Lakewood, with names and dates and facts most of the guests had long since forgotten He must have done a lot of research for finding all that information. He noted some of the state level honors mat had come to several teachers and board member Fred Wiselogle during his tenure on the school board. Dr. Timothy Pickens from the Class of 1964 spoke. He reviewed some of the situa­ tions his class encountered with classes partly in Woodland and later in Lake Odessa and graduation on the Lake Odessa football field. He conciuded his segment of the program with a slide show of some examples of the wonders of maxo-faciallamy surgery , which he and colleagues perform. He was accom­ panied by his wife. Mary Ellen, and two of his three children. His sisters Joy Adams and Jill Leito of Muskegon, his brother. Tom. and mother. Marie, were present. At the conclusion of the program Superintendent Steven Secor presented Tim with the first Distinguished Alumni Award. Before and after the gymnasium session, the several hallways were open for displays of ex­ hibits from all the elementary buildings and the junior high school. The individual pieces were color coded to denote the building from which they came. There were exhibits of scientific interest, artistic. English grammar and poetry, math and technology. Many parent volunteers and school aides had arrang­ ed the exhibits. Patrons of the Woodland branch. Ionia County National Bank, received in their re­ cent bank statements a flyer from the Ionia Histroic Homes Tour set for May 15 and 16. This year there will be a flag ceremony, store window displays, croquet match, quilt show, band concert, bake sale, talent show. Pathwalkers Volksmarch. art competition, and antique show. Food will be servo! at two churches. The Episcopal church will serve brunch on Sunday and First United Methodist Church will serve lunch Saturday. The Lutheran Church will serve food on the lawn of the Blanchard house Sunday afternoon. Five private homes, the Palmer Lodge at Ber­ tha Brock Park, the Hall-Fowler Library , city­ hall. the courthouse and the showplace, the John C. Blanchard house, are all open for the tour. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday . May 4. at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 7 p.m. The Friends* last luncheon April IS was another success, with the tables filled. Flowers in the raffia baskets centering each table were a gift from Swifts’ Flowers. The food served as lasagna, molded salad, garlic bread, cookies and sundae cups. Gloria Braendle was the speaker. She shared a story of an Amish girl, one of a series with each named for a girl of the faith. She is librarian at Carson City and its branch at Crystal, president of the Women s Club and a former school board member at Carson City Crystal. The next dinner to benefit Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be on Friday evening. May 7. Two new appointees of the Lake Odessa Village Council to the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library Board are Ward A. VanLaanen and Lori French (Mrs. Peter French). They replace Joan Chorley and William Riggs, who resigned. Odessa Township and the village have equal represen­ tation on the board. Ladies from several churches joined the host UMW Unit for a spring breakfast on Saturday at the Fellowship Hall. Following the catered meal. Marian Klein gave a morn­ ing meditation that included poems with a spr­ ing theme. The Rev. Kay Pratt of Dowling Country Chapel spoke on "Telling Our Per­ sonal Stories’* and she concluded with a vocal number. Mary Kadwell, wife of the host pastor, gave the invocation and benediction. President Mary Jane Carlson had given the welcome and introductions The tables were decorated with vases of daffodils. The morn­ ing circle had handled reservations and decorating. Several from Central and Lakewood chur­ ches attended an Emmaus Walk at Charlotte on the weekend. Supportive friends attended the Saturday evening service. Mr. and Mrs. Burch of Wheeler spent the weekend with their grandchildren Ashley and Travis while daughter Pam Siebel attended the Emmaus Walk. According to preliminary reports, the an­ nual Lakewood CROP Walk Sunday was another success, with 132 walkers. Receipts will top $6,000. New this year was the T-shirt award for any walker with more than $60 in pledges. The cost of the shirts was underwrit­ ten by local business places. Fifty-four walkers earned the shirts and wore them on the 10 kilometers they traveled in the north section of town. Registration was handled by the Rev. Geri Litchfield. Betty Rairigh. Kay Barcroft and Marian Klein. Ann Ruder. CROP chairwoman for the Lakewood area, convened the walkers on the lawn. Pastor Geri Litchfield of Woodland and Welcome Comers UMC gave the prayer and the walkers burst onto the street Gayle Peacock. Susan and year-old Nicholas Windes formed a three-generation group, with Nick getting a stroller ride. Robyn Chase carried her year-old son Nicholas on the route. Delos and Sue Johnson went across the street to serve drinks of water to the walkers at the St. Edwards' rest stop. Mildred Sensiba was the hostess at the Lake Manor stop. Doris McCaul had baked 15 dozen cookies for the walkers to enjoy when they returned to the starting point. The runners who arrived first were high school runners Rex Mcnold and Keith Kadwell, pharmacist Bill Walker, eighth­ grade student Sam Strater. Tony Barcroft of Farm Credit Services and sixth-grader Melissa Ruder. Menold. after a rest time, ran the course a second time. Ralph and Mildred Townsend were likely the most senior walkers with Don and Olive Collier of Sunfield close behind them. The walkers from the Sunfield UMC were served lunch at church by a supportive group because of the short time between the close of morning worship services and the start of the walk. The two canines this year were Buster, who belongs to Seth Miller of Sunfield, and Goldie, who is part of Erik Rishei’s family, also of Sunfield. Vivian Rairigh of Woodland had the highest total of pledges with $300. Others at the top of the 15 who had pledges of $100 or more were Peg Armbruster. Libbie Kinsey and Roy Starr. The golden anniversary of Ted and Phyllis Armstrong will be celebrated with an open house Saturday. May 1. at Fellowship Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Their children. Tom. Ted Jr. and Kathy, are hosts The Armstrongs were dairy farmers on Tupper Lake Road for many years and had second careers in real estate following the sale of their farm. Both are natives of Middleville, where they farmed early in their married years. Phylis is the daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice Cindy Wilcoxes class recreated the book 'Just a Dream* with scenes from the present and future for 'Earth Day.' All dealt with environmental issues and how to prevent damage to the earth. The class poses in front of a display about cutting trees and not replanting. Student Shayne Horan and aides Lynn Fisher and Sandy Dilno helped the kids with the display. High school students help little ones celebrate "Earth Day1 environmental problems facing them today. But. the high school kids teamed good suggestions about the environment; kids are learning earlier now," said one. They gave presentations in the gym to all of the grade levels, and split up to go into individual classrooms to give advice on displays the children researched and built. "We helped the kids set up displays, we something, loo. "The kid* know a trrf- tlvv have n Inf nf wanted them to be pan of ’Earth Day,*" said another. Enviromcntal Studies students from Hasting High School visited Southeastern Elementary with a message last week. Calling themselves the "Project Earth Club," they told the children of the top 10 The top 10 concerns they listed for the children were unsafe drinking water, air quality, endangered animals, ozone depletion, the rain forest, greenhouse gasses, natural resources, overpopulation, crop yields and fisheries. The classrooms featured an aspect of the bow to help the environment to recognize "Earth Day." The 'Project Earth Club' that appeared at Southeastern Elementary last week are (left to right) Chad Loftus. Todd San Inocencio, John Bell, Trevor Watson, Shayne Horan and Erin Merritt. They are members of the Environmental Studies class at tha Hastings High School. The third graders in Mary Ackerson's class at southeastern Elementary depicted the planet Earth with balloons. The protects were produced by the lads to recognize "Earth Day. ' Cutler. The retired major Charles Fisher. 72. of Phoenix, who died on April 11. had lived in the village a few years in the 1960s with his wife and her children in the hilltop house now owned by Bill and Terri Slade on Lakeview Drive. He was a brother of Rose (Fisher) Lane of Lake Manor. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 — Page 13 Legal Notices Syiwpxli ■< MMm HOPS TOWNSHIP March 77 IW3 II 14 a m Approved minutes. Adopted 1993-94 Fiscal Year Budget for all funds including salary raises. Appointed J. Woods Io SWBCSWA one yeot term Adjournment 11:18 a.m. Shirley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker. Supervisor (4'29) Warren Joel was a featured speaker at Young Artists Days. He explained facets of Chinese culture to the children for four sessions over two days Chinese art and culture explored REGULAR MEETING - HOPE TOWNSHIP April 12. 1993 7 30 p.m Pledge to the flog by all present. Five Board Members, eight residents, one guest Approved agenda. March 5 special. March 8 regular. March 22 special meeting minutes. Treasurers, correspondence and committee reports received. Approved payment of all listed bills. Received permit for SWBCSDS and Final Judg­ ment Re: Cathy Adams. Approved: Securing bids for surveying Brush Ridge Cemetery. Purchase tractor lawnmower $700 from Thornopple Volley. Advertise generator. Ploce notice for dustlayer. Payment $15 water samples by Ml Deportment of Public Health. Accepted $200 from Roush Re: Interment fee Weyermon. Adjournment 10:21 p.m. Shtrley R. Cose. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker. Supervisor (4/29) File No. 93-21122-IE Estate of Emma Lou Walters. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address wot 4960 West Sheffield Rood. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 died 3/23/93. An instrument dated 9/12/83 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Beverly Walters. 4960 West Shef­ field Rood. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan, within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled to it. Russell 0. Gould (PI 4231) 119 No. Church St.. Suite 105 Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 345 7564 Rbbon dancing was fun and educational too for these youngsters at the Expo Center. Betsy Knox taught the 'Young Artists' several movements with the ribbons. About 30 youngsters put Vaseline on their faces and then made plaster casts of their faces and painted them. Marian Reiter, who held the workshop for 'Young Artists,' shows one of the childrens, efforts Some of the masks were designed like the characters in the Beijing Opera, some were original creations and some were combinations. NOTICE OF PUMJC MKAMNG ON PROPOSED Z0MN0 AMENDMENTS 'Young Artists Days* was a collaboration of the Thomappie Arts Council of Barry County, represented by Sue Drummond , (left) The Barry County 4-H, led by Cathy Watters, (center) and the Barry Intermediate School District, represented by Sherry Styf. Walters is holding a gift of a painting from Yu-Ping Yung. Jacob Scott cuts the outline of a fish out of porcelain clay. During this class, the young students created different fish patterns suitable to their age group Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Plonning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Moy 24. 1993 ot 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building ot 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered for amendment: A-3-93 ARTICLE IV Section 4.2 - Lot • Building Relationships DELETE - "H” from the following sentence: "... (os regulated in the A. AR. CR, or H district)..." Section 4.3 - Temporary Uses DELETE • "H" from the following sentence: A. 4. "... on a tot in an A. AR. CR. H. RL zone district only..." Section 4.20 ■ Home Operations DELETE - "H" from the following sentence: A. "... R-1. R-2. R-3 Rl-1. RL-2. A. AR and H. Section 4.27 - Keeping of Animals DELETE • “H" from the following sentence: A. All zone district except the A. AR. CR or H. B. In the A. AR. CR or H Districts. ARTICLE V Section 5.0 - Zoning Districts DELETE • Mobile Home Park from: C. R-3. Two Family. Low Density Multiple Family and Mobile Home Pork and Residential District. DELTE • P. “H“ • Future Expansion District REPLACE WITH P. MHP - Mobile Home Park District. ARTICLE VI Section 6.15 - "H". Future Expansion District DELETE ENTIRE SECTION. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the moeting/hooring upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Michigan (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersmo. (4/298 5/20) Bony County Clerk Extra Copies Artist Lori Dunn shows her students a finished porcelain clay plate at the "Young Artists Days' at the Expo Center last week NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing cn MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chamber. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan to consider the application of Fran Oly to construct a 24 ft. by 26 ft. garage (attached) at 137 E. Center in a B-1 Zone (General Bu Iness) legally describ­ ed as Lot 640, Except the N 50 ft. Said variance is contrary to Section 3.132(4) of the Zoning Ordinance. Rear yard requires 12 ft. from line and they are requesting a variance to 10 ft. Chinese teacher vu-ring rung explained the art ot Chinese brush painting so well that the students made some remarkably good drawings These girls are just starting their first drawing Sharon Vickery City Clerk of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! REHAB NURSE Full-time, self-motivated R.N. wanted to design and implement a restorative care program for a 138-bed skilled nursing facility. Previous supervisory and/or rehab skills desired. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Send resume to: Sue Lemon, H.N., D.O.N. Thornapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS. MI 49058 tEOE) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 29, 1993 Delton Elementary youngsters enjoy 'waste-free1 lunches Earth Day was recognized at Delton Elementary last week with the students taking part in a "waste free" lunch. Besides bringing "waste free" lunches, the youngsters were asked to observe the day by making displays, posters and holding discussions about how they can help the environment. The observance was sponsored by Recycling in Barry County (RiBC). At the start of the first of four lunch serving times, several youngsters took their stations. Some weighed the trash left over after lunch, some passed out certificates to those who had waste free lunches. Each winners with a waste free lunch won a T-shirt for work toward reducing waste. Prior to the occasion, Julie Renauldo's and Cindy Matousek’s fourth grade classes raised awareness of "Earth Day" by reading announcements to the rest of the school and Monitors who helped keep track of the 'waste free' lunches line up before the first group of kids come down to the Delton Elementary lunch room. They are (left to right) Jamie Hills, Erin Thornton, Joe Anderson, J.T. Charron and Jamie Collier. Legal Notices COMMOM COUNCIL April 12. 1993 Common Council mol in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. April 12. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Watson. White. Brower. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Moy 2. Pledge to flog. 3. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Watson that the Building Inspectors report given by Mike Weyermon for March 93. and quarterly report for January February and March be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins to approve the minutes of March 22. 1993 council meeting o* read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Invoices: General Alum$2,114.96 Hastings Sanitary Serv$1,417.00 JIT Support Serv-.............................................. 1.076.25 Kent Oil6.150.38 L.H. Flaherty 1.749.24 Marblehead Lime1.720.43 Muuell Bus Forms1.023.43 Consumers Power (Incub)6.381.51 Northern Equip. Co ........................................ 12.230.00 TJ. Miller 5.895.00 Renner Ford13.718.00 Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved. Yeas; May. Camp­ bell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Campbell that the invoices for $3,173.96 from M.C. Smith be paid from Contingency Fund with repayment from DDA Streetscape Yeos Watson. White. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. May. Nays: Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the invoice for $98.00 to Safer Society Resources of Michigan be approved from Designated Training with proper budget adjustments to >101 -301 -960.20. Yeos: May. Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. White. Watson. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperse, supported by White that the letter from the Local Officers Compensation Commission setting elected officials salaries bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9 Moved by Jasperse supported by White that the following correspondence be received and placed on file: a. Annual Report tor 1992 National Bank of Hastings b. MERS 1992 Annual Report c. Minutes of 3-25-93 Historic District Study Committee d. Minutes of 3-1-93 Library Board e. Minutes of 3-24-93 Hostings Outdoor Nature Area Board f. Minutes of 2-10-93 Airport Board g. Minutes of 3-10-93 Airport Board h. Minutes of 3-18-93 Special Meeting of the Air­ port Board i. Minutes of 3-18-93 E911 Administrative Board Meeting j. Minutes of 4-5-93 Planning Commission. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that elected and appointed officials be allowed to at­ tend the Region II meeting hosted by the City of Hastings with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent None. Carried. 11. Moved by Ketchum, supported by May that the request from the American Cancer Society for a duck race ot Fish Hatchery Park in connection with Summerfest 1993 be referred to the Sum­ merfest Committee for their approval or disap­ proval. and request the committee to inform coun­ cil of their decision. Yeas; All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Brower, supported by Jasperse that a letter be sent to the Summerfest Committee informing them that the council does not have any problem with this request. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the letter from the Exchange Club concerning Michigan Week ond Mayor Exchange luncheon be received ond filed ond inform them that council ac­ cepts their invitation to lunch. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Brower, supported by May that the County be allowed to use 11 parking spots on the South side of City Holl lot during construr«ion of the Courts 8 Law building, and vehicles be togged and indentified with the Police Deportment. Chief Soever to get with County Coordinator Judy Peter­ son. Letter of March 30 from County Coordinator received and filed. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson that five parking spaces on S. Church St. by Hostings City Bank be removed if there is ex­ cessive congestion during construction, under the direction of the DPS ond Police Chief. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. 16. Moved by Brower supported by May that the County erect a sign on the Hotel Lot stating "Coun­ ty Employees Only ot the Counties expense. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. 17 Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the correspondence of 3-23-93 from Deloitte 8 Touche on audit proposal lor three years be refer­ red to the Finance Committee. Yeas. All. Absent: None. Corned. 18 Councilperson Watson requested o Property Committee meeting before the next council meeting. 19 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the City Attorney draw up on ordinance to allow for a $5.00 fee for gun purchase permits as recommended by the Ordinance Comimttee. Yeas All. Absent None. Carried. 20 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a contract with Hostings Sanitary Service with no paying personal visits to each classroom to talk about the environment. "They have a lot of creative energy," Matousck said of the fourth-graders. "I knew when we were asked to spearhead the effort that they wouldn't let us down. They did a great job!" she said. Some of the suggestions on how to cut down on waste at lunch were using reusable containers and eating foods that have their own wrappers, such as apples, bananas and oranges. A wasteful lunch will have a new bag every day. a juice box or bottle, and conve­ nience foods in individual-sized containers, such as puddings and individually wrapped snacks. RiBC says Michigan produces enough waste to fill the Pontiac Silverdome 291 times in one year. rate increase in 1993. 50 cents in 1994 and years 3. 415 open for negotiation, and once a week pickup storting 5/1/93. (Councilman Campbell stated he was opposed to once a week pickup). Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Ordinance >261 reod. An ordinance to amend section 3.400 of the Hostings Code concern­ ing BOCA Basic National Building Code and Pro­ perty Maintenance Code lor 1993. also amended to odd to the 1993 BOCA Fire Prevention Code. To be up for adoption at the 4 -26 meeting. 22. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Campbell that Ordinance >2a0. An Ordinance enacting Sec­ tion 13.1 relating to the Council s ability to stay or­ dinance or portions thereof be adopted. Yeas: Watson. White. Brower. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ket­ chum. Campbell. Moy. Absent Nene. Carried. 23. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the February ond March 1993 Revenue ond Budget Status reports be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that letter of March 17. from the Michigan Municipal Liability ond Property Pool referred to the In­ surance Committee 3/22/93. informing the City of the availability of up to $10 million per occurrence be received ond placed on file as recommended by the Insurance Committee and no action to be token at this time. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Hawkins that the sketch of the proposed sign for the Nature Area bo received and placed on filo and sign ap­ proved. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. Noil Brandl* ond Ray Com or. businessmen who aro in advertising ond marketing in Hostings, were present and presented a sign designed to promote the City with a double thumbs up with Hastings among Americas Best 100 small towns on it. They wont Service Clubs ond Local Business to promote Hastings as the original Thumbs Up City and want council to consider accepting the design and give their blessing to promote this by putting 6" by 24" signs on top of existing street signs from State St. Broodway to Michigan and Jefferson from Court to Apple os was approved but never im­ plemented in April of 1990. They ore providing 2,000 book markers to the schools ond library to get it started. They would also like to see it put with the service club signs entering the City. The costs would be absorbed by service clubs and local businesses. The City would provide the brocket and man power. The City Logo would be one half of the street sights. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that eight signs be produced and city crews install the signs on State from Broadway to Michigan ond Jef­ ferson from Court to Apple. Yeos: Seven. Nays: Ono. Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the City adopt a resolution authorizing a loan to the Downtown Development Authority $800,000 to be transferred to a separate account designated as the City of Hastings DDA 1993 Streetscope, and Mayor Gray be authorized to sign loon agreement. Mayor Gray stated that the City does not know the impact on the City revenue stream until the Juno 2. election on School Refinance package. She has talked to the Department of Treasury and the City must enter into a legal binding agreement by April 15. 1993 in order to bo made whole for that portion of lost revenue to schools. City auditor Grog Ousink from Deloitte 8 Touche came down and wont over figures ond feels comfortable with loaning $800,000. The DDA will meet at 4/14 to reviewed the loan agreement. Total cost of project estimated at $1,500,000. Yoos: May. Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. White. Watson. Nays: Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the quarterly Fire report for January. February 8 March 1993 be received and filed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 29. Director of Public Services gave an update on the progress of the new water plant and WWTP ond that City Crows will be doing Spring Cleanup the week of May 3-7 ond only yard debris and loaves will be picked up. No plastic bags, trash or metal. 30. Mayor Gray slated she is looking for people to servo on the Zoning Appeal Board and Coble Ac­ cess Committee. Applications ore available ot the Clerks Office. 31. Moved by Brower, supported by White to go into Closed Session under Section 15.268. Sec BE of the Open Meetings for pending lawsuit. Yeas: Wotsan. White Brower Hawkins Jasperse. Ket­ chum Campbell Moy Absent None. Carried. 9:00 p.m. 5 minute recess. 32. Return to open session. 33. Moved by Compoell supported by Jasperse to adjourn at 9:17 p.m. Read ond approved Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (4/29) Synapsis of Mbwtos ANNUAL MEETING - HOPE TOWNSMP March 27 1993 — 10:00 a m. Meeting minutes 1992 approved. Committee reports ond correspondence received Electors increased elected officials salaries by 3%. Bl ZA by $1 000 00 Amended 1993-94 Budget for Ambulance. Meeting odjorrned 11:21 a.m. Sh.rley R Cost Clerk Attested to by: Patricia I. Baker Supervisor (4 29) LEGAL NOTICE The Annual Report of rhe Paulsen Trust for the year 1992 is available for inspection at *ts principal office during regular business hours by any citizen requesting within 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen. Trustee 729 E. Sager Rd. Hostings Ml 49058 (4 29) Lions White Cane days are this week The Hastings Lions Club will be selling small while canes to the public this Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Members of the local club are joining Lions all around the state in the annual fund-raiser for the civic group. Look for Lions at K-Mart, Felpausch. and Plumbs. Funds raised go to local projects and to support the state projects. The Lions are known for their support of the "Welcome Home for the Blind" in Grand Rapids, the Michigan Eye Bank in Ann Arbor, and "Leader Dogs for the Blind" in Rochester. At the local level, the Lions support many worthwhile causes, including sponsoring a Boy Scout Troop, and working with Love, Inc. Congressman opens office Jay DeHaan and Lynn Hodflman stand ready to weigh and note the resists ot the "waste free' lunches at Delton Kefogg Elementary last wook Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith, who represents the southeastern quarter of Barry County, has announced the opening of his main district office in Charlotte at 3 p.m. Friday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Anyone interested in attending may do so. Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Blood. \\ hilt I \er\ Xmerican Should Know. Vi Toles models the t-shirt that kids could earn by bringing a "waste free* lunch to Delton Elementary. With her are Robert Boyle and David DeWaters, who handed out certificates to those with a waste free lunch. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood. 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4 As an alternative to olood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfir ons. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused Kevin Lillibridge (left) and Brett Newman display the posters they made to remind the Delton Elementary students of 'Earth Day* and how to help the environment AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLOOD BANKS Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 — Page 15 Orangeville man pleads guilty in shooting incident A 37-year-old Orangeville Township man accused of trying to kill another man during a tight Jan. 4 pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to a charge of shooting a gun al a house, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Rodney L. Fitzpatrick made his plea as part of an agreement with the County Prosecutor's office in exchange for the dropping of other charges against Htzpatrick. including assault with the intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison: carrying a pistol with unlawful Intent, which carries a 5-year maximum prison term: assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by maximum of four years in prison; and committing a felony with a Firearm, punishable by up to two years in prison which must be served before any other sentence. Rtzpatrick told the court he came home to his house on Marsh Road Jan. 4 and found his wife in bed with another man. Rtzpatrick said he got a gun out of the garage and tried to get in the house, but his wife would not let him in. Rtzpatrick said he fired the gun in the air twice outside the home and one of the bullets struck the roof of the house. "It was just to scare her." Rtzpatrick said. The police report on the incident said Rtzpatrick also broke into the home through the kitchen window Rtzpatrick said that when he got inside the home, his wife jumped on his back, causing the gun to go off inside the home No one was reported injured in the incident. Sentencing was scheduled for May 13. In other recent court business: • A Hastings couple stood mule Io charges that they are drug dealers. Not guilty pleas were entered on their behalves. Richard C. Endsley. 34, and his wife. Shari D. Endsley. 33. are accused of selling marijuana from their home on W. Marshall Road. Richard Endsley faces three counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver It. a felony punishable by up to four years in prison, and charges that he is a liabitual offender. Shan Endsley faces two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver II and one count of being a habitual offender. The pair were arrested Feb. 16 during a drug raid, conducted by Hastings City police, at their home. Officers said they searched die home with a narcotics dog loaned to them by the Michigan State Police post in Wayland and found 6 or. of marijuana, worth an estimated $1,000 on the street Police said some of the marijuana had been packaged to be sold. Officers said they also found equipment in the home which they believe was used to prepare and consume the drugs, including a Police alio seized a police scanner, a shotgun and a truck during die raid. May 13 pre-trial dales were set for the • A Middleville man was sentenced to a year in jail alter violating his probation and his probation term was extended until 1996. • A 50-year-old Hastings man stood mute Court News Joseph L. Reese, 20. was on probation after being convicted of two counts of larceny in a building in April 1991. Reese violated that probation when he pleaded no contest March 18 to a charge of assault and battery. Reese was also sentenced to 90 days in jail on the assault charge. Since he has been in jail for 282 days, the judge said his sentence had already been served. Reese's plea on the assault charge was in exchange for the dropping of two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct "fooling around" and to grow up or he would be sent to prison. "You now have reached the age where you have control of your life and you better take control, young man... because we re not going to put up with it anymore." Shuster said. Howlett was on probation for illegally driving away a car in 1991. In that case, he was sentenced in Jan. 1992 to 12 months in jail and three yean probation. Howlett received credit for 112 days • Kentwood resident Franco Lafranca, 47. stood mute to two charges of possessing stolen hot tubs worth over $100. Not guilty picas were entered on his behalf. A May 6 pre-trial date was set. court to write the letter to Bob Hayes, owner of Bob's Gun & Tackle, after Breton pleaded guilty to stealing some compound bows from the store in 1991. Breton had ■ The HASTINGS BANNER Call (616)948-8051 ( onii/iunils \otn t \ THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, May 6,1993 at 8a.m. in the conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at 948-8041. caught. Wymer said that in the most recent break­ in. Dinger stole a television, a VCR and a safe containing two bags of coins and some personal papers from the home. Judge Shuster observed that Dinger has failed to be a contributing member of society in his life. 'He's taken far more than he's ever given back and he's not been particularly fussy about where he took it.' Shuster said. Dinger pleaded guilty April 1 to breaking into the Maple Grove Road home in exchange for the dropping of a charge of HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? We can helpl’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ safe breaking, a felony which carries a possible sentence of life in prison. • A Nashville man admitted taking his sister's credit card and using it to withdraw al least $1,700 in cash from an automatic PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant-Catt 945-9888. teller machine. Gary R. Smith. 21. pleaded guilty to a charga of siaaiing the credit card in exchange for the dropping of charges that he possessed and used the stolen credit card. The prosecutor's office also agreed to recommend at sentencing that Smith be put on probation, which could include a jail RIVERBOTTOM POTTERY SPRING SALE DAYS! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 38, MAY 1, 7 & S, 10 A.M.-7 P.M. ORIGINAL DESIGNS IN STONEWARE AND PORCELAIN, JEWEL­ RY, MUGS, OIL LANTERNS, ANGELS, SCULPTURES, SOUTH­ WEST AND MORE, BY LORI & BEVIN DUNN. GREAT GIFTS FOR MOTHERS’S DAY, GRADS, WEDDINGS. AT OUR HOME STUDIO SHOP, 101 SHRINER ST. (AT S. JEFFERSON, HASTINGS.) OPEN OTHER TIMES BY CALLING 948-2933. SEE WHAT’S NEW!____________ sentence. All three charges are punishable by up to four years in prison. A May 6 sentencing date was set. • A Dowling teenager. James L. Howlett. 19. was sentenced to 12 months in jail and $1.000 in costs after violating his probation. Judge Shuster told Howlett to quit Police Beat TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Three survive airplane crash TREE STUMP REMOVAL Free estimates. 616-693-3035. JOHNSTOWN TWP. — No one was killed when an airplane crashed in a field Sat­ urday morning, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The plane went down at about 5:55 a m. in a field along Hickory Road, a half mile west of Uldriks Road, deputies said. The pilot of the single-engine Beech craft. Terry Hawn. 34. of Cadillac, told deputies TREE TRIMMING Tree Removal, Brush Chipping. Call Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. he had just switched fuel tanks when the engine stalled. Hawn had to make an emergency landing in the field. . Hawn and one of his passengers. Dianne Rahmsine. 31. also of Cadillac, suffered no injuries in the incident but they were both shaken up, deputies said. Another passenger. Keith Rogers. 36. of Battle Creek, suffered a cut over his right eye Deputies said the Federal Aviation Administration is investigtng the crash. Send someone a / hunk BIG GARAGE SALE Fri., Sat, 30, 1st, bicycles, Bridges­ tone motorcycle 100, humidi­ fier, dc-humidifier, small guitar, Vic 20 computer, 4 ladder back chain, wooden highchair, some furniture, kids clothes size 2-14, too much to mention. Follow signs from Enzian Rd., 3 Mile Rd., Doster-Pine Lake Rd. and Milo Rd. 11678 Gilkey Rd. EIGHT FAMILY BLOCK SALE Saturday, 9-? Rain or shine. Bikes, tools, lots of raise. Gurd Road south of Osborne, Delton.______________________ MOVING SALE Friday April 30th 10-4. Lots of stuff to sell. 724 S. Washington St Hastings Ml__________________________ TYLER AND FRIENDS 150 Avon,(3O-dolls and vases), Jim Beam Specials, portable sewing machine, vacuum, microwave, lots of miscellaneous, kids outdoor slide, tricycles, dolls, toys, radios, computer, books. 1-1/4 mile east of McKibben Used Can. 4-1/2 miles south of Chief Noonday. FridaySaturday QUEEN BRASS BED (beauti­ ful) with orthopedic mattress set, bought new but never used, cost $800. Sacrifice $275 for all. 517-627-9494._______________ QUEEN SIZE WATERBED and matching dresser, good condition, $300. 948-2980. SEWING MACHINES AVAILABLE Viking sewing machines will be sold through sealed bids, with a minimum bid of $50 per machine. Machines, including cabinets can be seen by contact­ ing the Hastings Middle School office al 616-948-4404 between 8a.rn.-4 p m. Bids will be opened on May 10,1993, at 3:30p.m. at the Middle School office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings. SMART STUDENTS THINK AHEAD Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - MS-9SS4 Ph. 948-8051 RUTLAND TWP. — Burglars stoic a 20 gallon portable air tank from a garage on Heath Road the night of April 16. troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. The residents at the home told troopers they had left the back door to the garage RANDY E. WELLS You are the best daddy and husband to be we could ever wish for. Love, Debbie, Jesse, Austin ■nd Joshua open and discovered the tank missing the next morning. They also said they found an opened beer bottle sitting on the step connecting the house and the garage. Troopers said they are investigating further. Stereo stolen from truck PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses lor those who qualify. Min. S150/weekend to start. Call 534-6030 today. YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Thieves stole $300 in stereo equipment from a truck parked on Briggs Road Wednesday morning, deputies from the Barry County Sheriff’s department report. The victim told police the equipment missing when he got in the truck to go to work. Taken were an equalizer, a sub woofer and two speakers. SENIORS Buy your graduation announce­ ments from The Hastings Reminder. See the selection of announcements, name cards, open house cards, party supplies, jewelry. The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Hastings - MS-9554 Burglars steal $1,100 in items from garage THORNAPPLE TWP. — A $100 car phone and an EKG unit valued at $1,000 were stolen from a garage on Bouman Road the night of April 20. Michigan Stale Police from the Hastings post report. The victim told troopers that he took the items from his car and put them in the garage so they would not be stolen. He said he found them missing the next morning. Troopers said the door to the garage was left open. Recreation 17th Antiquarian Book And Paper Show Swxar.Mwt'io u> s .Lanwg 1976 ARTIC CAT Cheetah 5000 (500cc electric start) ONLY 600 Miles' 1979 Artic Cat Lynx & 6-months new Kara van 2-placc trailer. AU in excel­ lent condition. All for only $1650 Finn! Hurry! May seU separate. CaU 945-9654. } till CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank family, neigh­ bors and relatives for prayers and any acts of kindness. To the girls on 3rd floor, Dr. Hershberger and Dr. Grayson, thanks. God bless you all, Doreen Shoemaker A LIGHT PLASTICS MANU­ FACTURING Business of Your Own in the Plastics Field. We are expanding into this area and are looking for an individual who wants to be independent and financially secure to manu­ facture and market highly profit­ able plastic products. •No previous experience needed •No age barrier •Male or female •Full or part-time •Income potential limited only by individual desire and effort •Company assistance on origi­ nal accounts •Can be operated from approx. 200 square feet, basement, garage, etc. •$23,000 to $30,000 cash required for machinery, inven­ tory, training, etc. FOR FULL INFORMATION­ WRITE OR CALL TODAY Giving full name, address and phone number. UNITED PLASTICS INDUSTRIES Rl 7, Box 374-C Springfield, Missouri 65802 (417)882-7407 Phone answered 24 hours a day. Seven days a week._________ CLASSI RED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12l each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50C bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) UPRIGHT PIANO $100. START YOUR OWN career in Yamaha PSR32 keyboard, fuU a fast growing business. Sales size keys. Excellent condition experience or training not neces­ $200, 948-2980._____________ sary. For appointment call. WASHER Works good. $50. 623-6864.____________________ 945-5758. Air tank stolen from area home Can 94S-M51 to ... SUBSCRIBE authorities to 'stick it," Shuster told Breton. "That attitude won't fly in this court or this county." CLASSIFIEDS Tennessee. Dinger's mother-in-law. Ione Wymer, ad­ dressed the court and asked Judge Shuster to give Dinger the maximum sentence possible. She said Dinger had broken Into her home before but he bad never been 120Daatof*'S3. MwimngCwav -733 E. Wo: (517) 332-0112 Michigan's Krysl" in what was supposed to be an apology letter. Breton was also insulting the court. "You can't go through life telling THE' house on Maple Grove Road. Larry C. Dinger was also required to pay $5,500 in restitution to the victim and $313.80 in restitution to the county for coats involved in extraditing Dinger from NEWS NEWS NEWS He pleaded guilty to the larceny charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge that he broke into the store. During the recent sentencing. Judge Shuster told Breton that by insulting Hayes probation by writing what Judge Shuster called an 'insulting” and "smart-aleck" apology letter. James F. Breton. 19, was ordered by the served pending against him. Reese was accused of having sexual contact with a 13-year-old boy last April. Reese received 282 days credit on his year-long jail sentence for time served. • A 45-year-old Nashville man was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on a charge of breaking into his mother-in-law's of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER also been sentenced to 60 days in jail and four years probation on the larceny charge. to charges of welfare fraud. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. John A. Parks i> charged with obtaining over $500 in welfare under false pretenses and failing to report more than $500 in income. Both charges arc punishable by up to four years in prison. A May 27 pre-trial date was set. • A Grand Rapids teenager was required to pay $1,000 in costs after he violated his _________________ 1982 HONDA 7S0 Motorcycle, Nighthawk. $750 OBO. 945-3838 days. 721-3158 nights._________ _____________ HARLEY DAVIDSON 1982 FLH Classic, 15.000 miles, $7,600 or best offer. 948-8871. ONE BEDROOM FURN­ ISHED Apartment, utilities included. Central Air, laundry room. New home. Country setting south of Hastings. Must be seen Io be appreciated. No pels, smoking or children. Call 945-9420. Help Wanted CARRIERS WANTED to deliver the Grand Rapids Press in Hastings. Immediate and future openings. Ages 11-Adult may apply. Phone 948-2710. TOOL & DIE MAKER/ MACHINIST Journeyman or extensive experience a must. CNC knowledge preferred. OFFICE MANAGER Strong organizational skills and bookk­ eeping required. Part-time, flexi­ ble hours. Send resume and compensation requirements to: Everett Engi­ neering Corporation, 161 North Main Street, Woodland. Michi­ gan. 48897. FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging & finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC., 08988 35th SL, Gobles, Mi. 49055 -Phone: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. I ann FOR SALE: 3 beef service age bulls. 948-2727. Jobs H anted HOUSE CLEANING: I will keep your home spotless, 367-4596.___________________ WANTED CLEANING, ALSO will help elderly with their needs. 517-852-2146. H anted I WANT TO BUY a used waierbed (Cash). 517-627-»,'U. CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU” Wc want to take this oppor­ tunity to express our thanks to the community and some very special people who hclped us out during the illness and passing of our son and brother, Duane D. Daniels. In the 30 years he spent with us, Duane touched many lives. Now, it is our turn to thank the folks that supported Duane and us these past 19 months: The Hastings Bowl and leagues; the Lakeview Lanes Bowling Alley and leagues; Felpausch Food Center and associates; our Free­ port neighban; special friends from Burr Oak. Coldwater, Colon, and Okemos, Michigan; and many other friends and family who found it in their hearts to lend financial support Duane’s friend, Jim Cusack, deserves special recognition. Thank you, Jim, for kindness, caring, and compassion. In March, we were able to take Duane, along with his daughter and son, on a mcmorable trip to Florida. Thanks to the kind contributions from many concerned area residents, including Dean and Sonya Lambert from Hastings Bowl: Byron and Betty Heslerly; the folks at Cove Distributing; and many more caring friends. When we were called to Duane’s bedside for the last time, many folks helped out by taking care of the animals, babysitting the "Grands”; watching our home; and general­ ly taking care of day-to-day business so we could devote our time, energy, and efforts solely towards Duane. A special thanks for a compassionate and caring effort from Gary Koops and Roger Geiger of Koops Funeral Home; and Reverend Ward Pierce from the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Many dear friends, co­ workers, supervisors, and acquaintances drove long distances to share tears and fond memories with us during the visitation. To you, we will always be grateful. The beautiful flowers and abundance of wonderful food provided by our friends made for a memorable service and delicious luncheon. We would especially like to recognize the efforts of Linda Erb and Alice Frederickson for being in charge of the meal. Also, thanks to Viola Cunning­ ham for providing her spacious Hall for this occasion. Also, thank you for the many, many cards and phone calls from all our caring friends. Although space and time limit our efforts, we would like to mention the care that Duane received in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Hospi­ tal. The concern and patience of the nurses and doctors on floors 8-B and 6-D will always be remembered and appreciated. Also, Helping Hands from Ionia truly lived up to their name by providing in-home care to Duane. We want to thank each and every one of you who has contri­ buted to Megan and Drew's Trust Fund. It is greatly appreciated. Although he has passed from this earth, Duane’s humor, thoughtfulness, and concern for others, shall always remain with us. So, too, will our sincere thanks to all the folks who pray­ ed for Duane and had a hand in making the last few difficult months a bit brighter. May God Bless each and everyone of you. The Family of Duane D. Daniels Megan and Drew Daniels Galen and Wilma Daniels Debra and Paul Crydcrnun & Family Brad and Tammy Daniels i Family David and Dawn Daniels & Family Edna Daniels Smith �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 29, 1993 (left) A surprise guest was John Wesley, founder of Methodism, who was portrayed by Margaret Martin. "John", who arrived on a horse, is greeted by Pastor Bill. Among the guests were former church pastors (from left) Bmer Faust, who has the longest tenure as pastor, retiring in 1990; current pastor William Hertel. L.L. Waterhouse (1956-60); and Gordon Showers (1971-75). Dorothy Texter was among the many who enjoyed looking at six scrapbooks of church history, compiled by Donna Monica. Delton church celebrates 100th anniversary Some church members dressea in centennial dothing to add a festive touch to the celebration. From left are Margaret Guthrie, Patti Cline, Kim Shuster and Marytyn Purdy. United Methodist Bishop Donald A. 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NO 9 Forum to focus on tax proposal A forum on the school finance and property tax reform proposal that will face voters statewide June 2 will be held at noon Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hastings State Reps. Bob Bender of Mid­ dleville. a Republican, and Democrat Mary Brown of Kalamazoo are schedul­ ed to discuss th* pros and con» of Pro­ posal A, which calls for a 2 percent in­ crease in the stale sales lax in exchange for a cut in property texes and capping future property assessments at 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. The forum will be part of the continu­ ing series of First Friday Lunch and Learn programs, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. Legislative Coffee Monday The next Legislative Coffee session will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. May 10. at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings State Senator Jack Welborn and State Rep. Bob Bender will be on hand to talk about key state issues and io answer any questions from constituents The Legislative Coffees, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. are open to the public. PRICE 25* Middleville manager joins MML officers News Briefs Lt. Gov Connie Binsfield will be guest speaker at the annual Barry County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner al 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 19. at the Middle Villa Inn. Binsfield. of Maple City, was elected lieutenant governor along with Gov. John Engler in the 1990 election. She was elected to the State House of Representatives in 1974 and re-elected in 1976. 1978 and 1980 She then was elected to four-year terms in the Michigan Senate in 1982 and 1986. Binsfield is the woman in Michigan history to hold leadership positions in in the House. Senate and the executive branch. For more information, or for tickets, call Barry County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkatis at 795-7389. Don Drewel al 765-5486. Jan Geiger at 367-4459 or Sean Lester at 948-9563. See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings Lt. Gov. guest at GOP Dinner Delton thinclads score 100 again Ev Manshum. manager of the village of Middleville since last November, was voted in Wednesday as an officer of the Michigan Municipal League's Region IL while Hast­ ings Mayor Mary Lou Gray stepped down as Ute region’s chairperson. Manshum was elected secretary for Region II at the region's annual meeting, held in Hastings for the first time ever. Named vice chairperson and chairperson of the region was Donna Welsh of the Dowagiac city council and Sue Ann Parsons, mayor of Mason. Gray has been an officer of the Region II MML for three yean. She began as secretary chairman. Each position is an automatic and was then voted vice chairman and then See HML, Continued on page 13 Governor Engler visits Ptoline Douglas DeCamp. president/CEO of Flexfab Horizons International, shows Governor John Engler a 39-inch Tsunami compound bow produced at Proline as James Toburen, vice president of Corporate Services and Continous Improvement at FHI, watches. Engler discussed Propose! A at a Republican reception, and toured the Proline and Hexfab facilities. For more photos, see page 3. Two Delton men arrested after chase Two Dellon men were arrested Tuesday on charges of possessing marijuana after one of them led Barry County police on a short Hastings post responded to the scene, as did Barry County Sheriffs deputies and officers from Ute Prarieville and Hastings police chase. Trooper Annette Smith of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings said she was driving south on M-37 at about 11:30 xm. when a truck turned south onto M-37 from McGlynn Road without signaling Smith said departments. "It was a fantastic turnout." Smith said. Police searched the area looking for the the truck was moving erratically and she stopped it al Brogan Road. Brogan Road driveway. Morse said the man fled when he saw Morse, and he lost sight of him. He then spotted Ute man climbing up a pine tree. Other The two men in the truck had an opened six pack of beer, as well as several large sacks of unprocessed marijuana in their possession. Smith said. When Smith searched the men. she also found the passenger had a baggie of processed marijuana in his pocket, she said. While Smith was arresting the men. the passenger of the truck 'bolted* and ran into the woods south of Brogan Road, she said. Smith handcuffed the driver to the truck and called for assistance from other police units. Other Michigan State Police cars from the missing man. Sgt. Cliff Morse, tram the Hastings Police Department, said he spotted the man on a units arrived at Ute scene, and Ute man was ordered to come down from Ute tree. Morse said Ute man refused to come down, so he started climbing up after him. The man then jumped from the tree 25 feet to Ute ground He was arrested and taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated for minor See CHASE, Continued on page 2 The present, future, end past chairpersons of Michigan Municipal League's Region II include Sue Ann Parsons (left), current chairperson; Ev Manshum. newly-elected secretary who will be chairperson in two years; and Mary Lou Gray, whose one-year term as chairperson just expired. Blood drive set in Dowling Ground broken for new site of Courts & Law The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its next blood drive from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. May 19. at the Country Chapel in Dowling. Chapter Director Karen Despres said the need for blood in this area now is at an all-time high. A goal of 60 pints has been set. accor­ ding to blood drive chairwoman Jo Coney-Essling. Those who are at least 17 years of age. in reasonably good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and who haven’t given blood within 56 days of May 19 are eligible to donate. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Gold-painted shovels glimmered in the sun as Barry County offici?ls and employees took turns digging up ceremonial shovels full of dirt to launch construction of the new three-story Courts and Law Building. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday afternoon in the middle of the black­ top parking lot where the new building will be constructed at the comer of Church and Court streets in Hastings. A small section of blacktop had been removed to allow offi­ cials to dig in the dirt. The new structure is next to the existing Courts and Law Building which has been in Airport Board meeting re-set a state of disrepair for years despite repealed renovation attempts. "This new building will provide a more The City/County Airport Board special meeting, originally planned for Wednesday morning. May 19. has been rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. Friday. May 21. at City Hall. Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield’s office. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ooe-year term. Manshum automatically becomes vice­ chairperson next year and the year after that will assume the position of chairperson. Manshum said he was "very happy and surprised" by his selection as secretary. The Middleville Village Council, which just hired him late last fall, is also "very happy." be said. Prior to his Middleville posiUon, he worked as manager of Ute village of Lake­ view. Gray said she is sad to be leaving her post as chairperson of Region IL and will suffer double withdrawal this year since her term Merrtoers of the Barry County Board of Commissioners wielded shovels at the ceremony. From left are Robert Wenger, Sandy James, Marjorie Radant, Orvin Moore. Ethel Boze. Lew Newman. County Coordinator Judith Peterson and Gordon Fuhr. efficient use of space for our Probate, Juve­ nile and District courts as well as many other offices that are incorporated in this new building." County Board of Commis­ sioners Chairman Orvin Moore told the crowd at the groundbreaking. See CONSTRUCTION cont. page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6. 1993 Hastings High arts show slated Two Delton men arrested... A Hastings High School art show is planned for Wednesday. May 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the high school library. (Continued from page 1) bruises anjBtATHriMMM tb)W; Smith said txx* ram woikl kg charged with possession otlttdfuaraaaMMMgunishable | News Briefs Legion plans 'Poppy Days* The Laurence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion will sponsor “Pop­ py Days’* May 13, 14 and 15 in Hastings. Contributions to buy the memorial poppies, which arc made by hospitalized and disabled veterans, help area veterans and their families. Ixgton Poppy Chairman is Vem Har­ bin and Auxiliary President Suzanne Golnek is assisting in heading up the campaign. Government Day program planned Hastings and Delton middle and high schools will get a taste of how local government works in an Operation Close Up Government Day Tuesday at a number of locations around Hastings. Presenters will include Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Cans at the City Hall council chambers, Barry County Sheriff David Wood at the public library. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, Probate Judge Richard Shaw, Cooperative Extension Director Jan Hanough, Superintendents Carl Schoessel of Hastings and Dean McBeth of Delton. Mayor Mary Lou Gray, City Clerk Sharon Vickery, Equalization Director Karen Scar­ brough. Chamber of Commerce Ex­ ecutive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum. JEDC Executive Director Joe Rahn, Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings and Assis­ tant Editor Elaine Gilbert of the Banner and Reminder. Also speaking will be Ken Radant of WBCH radio. County GOP Chair­ woman Vicki Jerkalis. Democratic Party Chairman James Pino and Craig Starkweather from 13th District State Senator Jack Welborn’s office. About 150 area students are expected to take part. Job training program funded Hastings High School will be part of a state grant funded program to provide training to about 40 underemployed peo­ ple in Barry County . A $58,000 grant from the Michigan School Aid Act of 1992 is for an Adult Education Alternative Training program. Two areas of employment will be stressed in the new program. After basic skills and aptitude tests for applicants, specific training in plastic technology and computers will be started. Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, which administers the grant, said the new program will help fill the county's void in vocational training. The training will be done at Hastings High School for about 20 people in com­ puters and another 20 in injection molding. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in school. A high school diploma is not required. For more information, call the BISD office at 945-4192. Biological pest control is topic The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce will hear about biological methods of controlling pests, insects, lake weeds and even the gypsy moth at its monthly meeting at 7:30 tonight at Bay Pointe Restaurant. A social hour will start at 5:30 and dinner will be at 6:30. Patrick McKow n and Samuel DeFazio of Praxis of Allegan will be on hand to talk about non-chemical methods for get­ ting rid of pests without the harmful side effects. Praxis already has created a pesticidefree environment for the Allegan Public School system. There is a $10 charge for the dinner. For more information, call 672-7822. .. Km resisting arrest against the passenger of the truck. Names of the suspects were not released pending arraignment late Wednesday or Thursday. । a ||wVWVHOI ■wCIIIIW VI by up to two years in prison, and having open intoxicants in an automobile, a misdemeanor. Smith said she will also seek a charge of Hastings "one of the best11 m State Police Trooper Annette Smith (right) and Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood (left) interview one of two brothers arrested Tuesday on drug possession charges. Two Delton youths make state finals Calvin Hayward and Sean Thomas, two students from Delton High School, will be one of the 10 teams competing Thursday. May 13, in the state finals of the Chrysler/AAA Trouble Shooting Contest. The event will take place at Woodland Mali’s Sears Automotive Center in Grand Rapids. Hayward and Thomas made the finals by scoring among the best 10 team scores in a written examination testing judgment and knowledge of auto mechanics skills. » The team that wins will win prizes and will represent Michigan in the national Trouble Shooting Contest June 14 in Washington D.C. Day care support group established A support group for day care pro­ viders has been formed in Barry County. The purpose of the Barry County Day Care Providers is to promote licensing and education for area providers and to educate others about what day care is. Officers in the new organization are Delma Rae Menke, president, and Deb­ bie Bailey, vice chairwoman and treasure r/secrctary. Being licensed in day care means that the provider has been trained in basic first aid, infant and adult CPR and other studies relevant to the field. Monthly meetings have been held since last November. The group's next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Terry’s Tick Tock Restaurant. For more information, call Menke at 945-5655 or Bailey at 945-9302. National Day of Prayer set The National Day of Prayer will be observed in Hastings from 12:30 to 12:40 p.m. today (Thursday. May 6) at the Barry County courthouse. Everyone is welcome to take part. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. May 10. in the basement of the Bernard Museum, 7135 West Delton Road. Delton The program will focus on “old hand tools’’ with Jack Hull, an authority on the subject. Coffee and cookies will be served. The public is invited. Gun Lake women to honor students Scholarship winners from four area high schools will be special guests of the Genera) Federation of Women’s Clubs — Gun Lake area at 9:30 a.m. Wednes­ day. May 12, at the Bay Pointe Restaurant at Gun Lake. Four scholarships, totaling S2.000, will be presented to one graduating from Wayland. Martin. Thomapple Kellogg and Delton high schools, which cover the Gun Lake area. Visitors and guests are welcome. For more information, call 672-5455. Geranium sale aids local woman The local branch of the Aid Associa­ tion for Lutherans is planning a geraniumn sale for Saturday. May 22. as a benefit for Mary Jane Straley. who is battling cancer and has no health in­ -■ ... । * Larry J* Komstadt, president and CEO of National Bank of Hastings. Hastings, has anBounced that the bank has been rated one of the best in the nation for the period ending 3l,il992, shcshun°fr ,nformation National Bank of Hastings will be included The objective Sheshunoff ratings are a na­ tionally recognized measurement of a bank's safety and soundness. Construction begins... (Continued from page 1) The new building i. designed io "fit downtown Hastings" and blend with surrounding buildings, he said, rather than a modem style building that would stand out. "Everyone in attendance today is witness­ ing nearly eight years at research and plan­ ning." Moore said. "Approximately July of 1992. the Prop­ at erty Committee the Board of Commis­ sioners decided Io investigate the possibility of actually financing and building a new Courts and Law Building.* he said. "With Favorable building estimates and an attractive financing avenue, the Board ot Conuniuioners directed and supported Ute Property Committee and County Coordina­ tor (Judy Peterson) to pursue a concrete funding avenue and obtain actual bids as soon as possible. "...Having saved a portion of the money needed for construction, and interest rales for money seem to be cktae to an all time low, the Board of Commisstoners have decided to go ahead and construct this S2.279 million facility for the people of Barry County," Moore said. "Today's event has taken a great deal of combined effort ot many county employees, county residents, former commissioners, former city officials and present city and county officials xJblbe county cocrdiaator." Moore said. The County Building Authority is the of­ ficial owner of the new building, which will be leased to the county. The new building will house the County Cooperative Extension Service, Adult Pro­ bation. District Court, Probate and Juvenile courts, the County Prosecutor's office and the County Substance Abuse office. Offi­ cials and employees from those departmenu and agencies look turns wielding shovels at the groundbreaking. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou said the city Orvin Mocxb, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, addressed the crowd that gathered for the groundbreaking. also takes pride in the project and pledges iu support, noting the deep sense coopera­ tion that exists between the county rod city. She also praised the county for keeping the facility and jobs in downtown Haoings. Probate-Juvenile Judge Richard Shaw of mentioned that Hastings has received the designation of being one of the best 100 small towns in America and that if a similar award existed for counties Barry County would be in the lop 100 counties. Shaw praired the leadership at both the city and county levels and said the "employ­ ees are second to none." County leaders have been fiscally respon­ sible and conservative but progressive. He cited may recent accomplishmenu such as the new state-of-the-art 911 Central Dispatch center, the day care facilities in the menial health program, the County Transit building, remodeled historic courthouse and more. "Today's event has taken a great deal of combined effort of many county employees, county residents, former commissioners, former city officials and present city and county officials and the county coordinator." Orvin Moore, Chairman of tht Board of Commissonen ||II mid AI Judges in hard hats had a turn with the ceremonial shovete. JUUlvIML on the right is District Court Judge Gary Holman with DIG 11 Probate-Juvenile Judge Richard Shaw. Both courts will VIV । a ■ occupy the new building. surance for treatment. Straley is a longtime Hastings resident and is known for her work with the Barry County Humane Society . A “cutting” geranium is available in red only for S2.25. To order, call Joanna Haddix at 948-4033. Judy Hughes at 948-8085 or Charlotte Anton at 945-4384. Orders will be taken until May 16 The flowers will be delivered to Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., on Saturday. May 22. where they may be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Canisters also are being placed in local businesses and any donations and pro­ ceeds from the sale will be matched by the Aid Association for Lutherans home office in Appleton. Wi?c. This is where the new Courts & Law Building will be constructed. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6, 1993 — Page 3 Cops may take to streets on mountain bikes by Mary Waraer Picture this: a man steals a woman's pine and takes off running down the street. The woman yells for the police Someone calls the Hastings City Police. Officer George Winick is dispatched. He puts on his hat. jumps on his trusty bicycle, and pedals off tn search of the perpetrator Bicycle cops? It could be a reality. Winick recently completed a 32-hour course teaching him how to patrol with mountain bikes and says he would like to start a mountain bike patrol in Hastings. The bikes come in handy when in pursuit of felons in parks, parking garages, or in walking areas not accessible to patrol can. he says. There aren't too many parking garages in Hastings (actually none), but there are several parks, some of them fre­ Governor John Engler speaks at Republican reception, tours Flexfab Horizons International, Proline, Faxfab Silverdome in Pontiac. Il was given by two officers from the Seattle Police Department. Mountain bikes arc popular modes of trans­ portation for the police in Seattle and many other cities in the U.S.. Winick says. The class instructors have traveled all over the world giving lessons on such things as how to shoot a handgun after sprinting a quarter of a mile txt a bike, and how to ride up and down stairs on bikes (going down being preferred by a wide margin to going up. except in the case of 90-degree turns). They also teach good nutrition (no beer bellies allowed on the Schwinn patrol) and basic bicycle maintenance. Winick said he enjoyed the class a lot and would recommend it to anyone with a durable derriere. Officer Winick shows proof that he didn't sneak out to Tiger stadium when he was supposed Io be finding out how to catch criminals with a Huffy. quented by drug pushers. Winick says the bikes can also come in handy when traffic jams delay police trying to reach a crime scene (although the only traffic jam usually occurring in Hastings is at the Dairy Dip on Court Street on hot summer days). Winick received the bike training at the DARE graduation held for Central, St. Rose elementary schools Brandon Lyons shows Governor John Engler a display of Proline bows and sights during his tour of the facility this week. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver and officer Clifford Morse were special guests at the DARE graudation. Morse will soon be a DARE instructor with Officer Cross. DARE instructor, Sgt. Charles Cross goes into the classroom once a week for 17 weeks of working with the students on self esteem, and ways to say no to drugs. Here, he uses a balloon to demonstrate self esteem. Mayor Mary Lou Gray spoke to the DARE graduating class, saying the DARE training is not something that will not go away, but something that will stay with them the rest of their lives. These Central Elementary students have all successfully completed the DARE program. After a song and skits, they were sll awarded diplomas to certify that they are DARE Fifth graders who graduated from the 17 weeks DARE program use their minds to learn to say no to drugs; but it is not just saying no, it is a very educated 'no,’ said Sgt. Charles Cross. Hastings policeman who is the instructor of the program During the ceremony, youngsters performed skits on effective ways to say no. The St. Rose graduates sang Lea on Me." led by Principal Steve Youngs gradual. Governor John Engler watches Julie Keech, left, and Kathy Jones assemble sights for the bows produced at Proline. Hope Township Supervisor Pat Baker makes a point while talking to Governor John Engler after his remarks about Proposal A at the Republican reception Tuesday. Proline employee Mike Lustey presents Governor John Engler a shirt and cap which says "Point Blank, The New Wave." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6. 1993 Drunk driving season is no ‘rite of passage* 0 0 from Congressman Nick Smith To The Editor: No more 'business as usual* A fact often overlooked is how Congress actually operates While bills are passed or defeated on the floor of the House or Senate, most Congressional business is actually done in Committee or backnxim deals. Often, issues are taken care of out of view of the public and attached to legislation already flowing through the system. Back in March. I offered my first amend­ ment as a member of the House Budget Com­ mittee. The amendment would have required the verification of income for low income housing recipients and saved $1.6 billion over five years. I argued before both Democrats and Republicans that it was a gixxl amend­ ment. Then, when we got to making amend­ ments in Committee, the Chairman informed me that the majority had already incorporated my amendment in the bill. After that good start. I offered an entire substitute budget that would have balanced the federal budget in five years. You can guess what happened. It was rejected along party lines. This past week, as a member of the Science. Space, and Technology Committee. 1 offered additional amendments to reduce spending in the National Competitiveness Bill. H.R. 820. While the bill was intended to finance several programs, including lowinterest loans to businesses. 1 was shocked to find that it authorized fifty percent more money for these programs than the Budget Resolution allowed. During the five weeks that we had hearings on the bill. I complained it authorized excessive spending. To correct the problem, 1 offered an un­ precedented amendment to require that a.nounts authorized under H R. 820 be con­ sistent with the Budget Resolution as passed by the full Congress and supported by the President. A hearty 30-minute debate ensued on my one paragraph amendment, and many Members, from both panics, agreed that it was fiscally responsible While it. too. was defeated along party lines, the good news is that in the end the Committee accepted a new­ ly drafted amendment, this time from the ma­ jority party, that required the same spending reductions as my amendment In both of these instances, first the Budget Committee and then the Science Committee, the decision to include the concept of my amendments in the Democratic version of the bill was made behind closed doors, but was approved unanimously by the full committee and will go undebated on the House floor. Maybe, the concerns that most Americans have about the overspending, credit card men­ tality. is starting to penetrate the thick scull of Congress. It is sheer folly for us in Congress to extol the virtures of spending discipline in the Budget Resolution one month, and authorize additional spending over and above this Resolution the next month. Too often, the results of private negotiations result in more pork-barrel spending rather than less. We have to move this backnxim wheeling and dealing to recorded committee meetings or the floor of the House where Members* votes can be recorded. It is only then, in an open forum, that we can have accountability and hold our legislators* feet to the fire. letters Income tax fairer way to fund schools To The Editor: I expect to vote “no” on Proposal A the sales tax increase for education. The sale, tax is a regressive tax. hurting retail sales and low income persons. My fear is many low wage and retired persons will be paying more out in increased sales lax on the many needs of every day life: home heating oil or gas. electric and phone bills, auto gasoline, oil and parts, clothing, repair and maintenance materials for home replacement appliances and autos The sales tax paid over the year may very well exceed any property tax reductions for fixed income people with modest home and Does the state own all To The Editor: Who owns you? Do you own yourself, or are you owned by the State? Many of our leaders in state government believe that you and I are owned by the State of Michigan. Two of those people are State Senator Debbie Stabenow and STate Rep. Frank Fitzgerald. They don’t believe that you have the right, or intelligence to make a per­ sonal choice. Case in point is the controversy surrounding seat belt laws. Among others. Frank and Deb­ bie want to make personal choices for us. They want to make not buckling your seat belt a primary crime and will use the force of real estate. With the passage of the sales tax increase, there will be less rebate for the senior citizens Homestead exemption and P.A. 116 landowners. There must be K-12 education cost contain­ ment with more efficient use of teachers, more education for the tax dollar! 1 suggest a state-wide graduated income tax for education. Graduated income tax is a fairer tax: Those benefitting the most from their education pay back through graduated income tax. their fair share. Andrew K. Watson Freeport of US? police to make you submit to their will. The State Police and many county sheriff's departments love this idea because it will take many more police on the public employee rolls to chase down this new class of criminal. Besides, it is much easier and more profitable stealing money from honest citizens along the highways of Michigan than fighting real crime. Who owns you? If this law passes you will know you arc owned by the State of Michigan Kenneth L. Proctor Editor's Note: Kenneth Proctor ran for 7th District Congressman last year as a Liber­ tarian Party candidate. As another school year cotnes to an end. students arc busy preparing for summer vaca­ tions or even graduation. Many exciting, though often challenging, issues confront their hectic schedules. Most of these issues are normal, healthy and good. Unfortunately, there are some who consider a “rite of passage'* at this time to include drunken celebrations. This places these same young adults in great danger and peril. Drunk or drugged drivers are not restricted to this age group, but it is the students and young adults I direct this letter to. I would add careless or reckless driving, but have only limited space to work with It saddens me to read about any person cut down in the prime of their life so needlessly. One split second and every hope, dream or plan is laid to waste. Mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, what would the impact be on their family if such a tragedy occured? Communication may be the key to eliminating the liklihood for disaster to take place. Most young adults believe death or dismemberment will never happen to them. Others may actually feel if they have to go it is better to go out in a blaze of glory. Yet there is nothing pretty or poetic when death s steely grip plucks vigor and vitality from a loved one’s body. A funeral and casket are sad reminders that several days earlier a living, breathing person ceased to be. Their life on this planet has ended and God must take over picking up the broken pieces they Would you prefer a ‘vegiburger?1 To The Editor: It appears that Jeremy Rifkin once again is preparing to try to impose his will and beliefs on the rest of America. Rifkin, as well as being an anti­ biotechnology activist, has been engaged in a controversy with the beef industry for some time. Rifkins claims of problems with cattle run from responsibility for world hunger, overuse of water resources, to destruction of rain forests and global warming. Even that cattle belching is a major source of ozone depleting greenhouse gases. Rifkins' claim is that, at a time when nearly a billion people in the world suffer from chronic hunger, more than a third of the world's grain is fed to cattle and other livestock. The theory is that if all of the grain was used for human consumption, hunger in the world could be wiped out. The fallacy in that thinking is that 80 per­ cent of a beef animal’s diet is not usable as human food. Even with grain that is fed to cat­ tle. there is a surplus of most foods in the world, including grain. Using Somalia as a recent example, even with ample food flowing to the area, until a military presence was established to ensure that food reached those who needed it. starva­ tion continued. Political and military deci­ sions, along with inadequate storage and distribution facilities, are the most common cause of hunger. Rifkin apparently will target McDonald’s fast-food chain in his quixotic drive to reduce beef consumption by 50 percent. Rifkin ad­ vocates that people switch from hamburgers to vegi-burgers. The claim is made that Rifkin wants to save family farmers. Every indication is that it would be the smaller family beef producer who would get hurl. Carl Mcllvain. president Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Stop using roads as garbage dumps To The Editor: Jail's new phone system bothersome To The Editor: I’m an inmate at the Barry County Jail. Il’s not a bad place, it's dean and the food is good. The officers are good to the inmates. The thing that bothers me is the new phone CORRECTION: A story on the front page of last week ’s edi­ tion of the Banner incorrectly reported that garbage service in Hastings is $8 per week. The cost actual!} is S8 per month HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dwtsion of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broatfway Hastings Ml 49056-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba Preudent Stephen Jacoba John Jacoba Vice Preatdeni Frederic Jacobs Treasurer Secretary system. We had nine phone lines and went down to four. There are two cells with about 25 inmates to one phone line. That just doesn’t rrwke any sense to us here and they put a time limit of 15 minutes. Who does Sheriff David Woad and the jail administrator. Dan Dipert. think they arc? They’re not paying our phone bill. William Terpening Barry County Jail What happened to caring? Is it now just a word with no meaning? People have been using country roads as dumpsters for bagging and throwing old roof­ ing. car parts, and other trash. Let us ensure the future for our children by setting caring responsible examples. Stop using country roads in such a manner. “Just one of many concerned country dwellers...*’ Julie Jarvis Hastings Public Opinion: s' Letters leave behind. I also believe He sheds the first tears over man’s feeble and fickle free will. I know very well what I write about because my first wife. Barbara Jean Poll, was killed as a direct result of a drunken driver Aug. 19. 1988. Barb was 27 years old and the picture of health and beauty. She was my childhcxxl neighbor, girlfriend and in 1982 she became my wife. Barb was also a cherished daughter and sister. Her life and death will forever be a part of those left behind. After a long period of adjustment and bereavement. I was blessed to meet and marry a wonderful woman. I am fortunate twice over that my new wife. Julie, is incredibly understanding in regards to my feelings. Rather than offer a sterm message tinged with bitterness, I pray this might serve as a vivid reminder to any potential drunk driver to heed warnings. Even if. by some miracle, an accident never occurs, drugs and alcohol still add up to chaos and disharmony. Most of us know someone that mirrors the dog being shocked by its own tail. The back page of the Banner is usually reserved for these people’s stories. If drugs or alcohol are the focal point of someone’s ex­ istence. only misery and isolation can follow. If anyone has started and cannot seem to stop. I implore them to please seek help. There are 12-step programs with proven suc­ cess records if the individual seeking help is sincere. The only alternative is certain helplessness and heartbreak. My dear grandfather, the late Rev. Chalmer Miller, grew up in an alcoholic household. He detested the ruinous effect alcohol had on him and his siblings* childhood. His words of wisdom were the simple truth: "The best way to avoid certain pitfalls is also the most ap­ parent. never start them.” Mitchell Poll Hastings FINANCIAL FOCUS fumahed by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A Co. Successful investing calls for planning and discipline Financial security is the American dream. Although there is no magic formula for achieving that dream, successful investors typically use similar strategies. Control personal debt: Most people who reach their financial goals establish reasonable budgets early in life and discipline themselves to live within those limits. People who continually spend more than they earn and make up the difference with borrowed money seldom achieve financial security. Regular investing: Successful investors pay themselves first by budgeting a portion of their earnings each month for investments. In­ vesting a set amount each month allows them to benefit from dodar-cost-averaging and compounding. For example, it is much easier to invest $150 or so each month into an IRA mutual fund rather than accumulate $2,000 for a lump-sum investment at the end of the year. The monthly investments are generally made at different prices so that by the end of the year, the average of the 12 deposits typically has bought more shares than one lump-sum investment. Tax-deferred investments: Successful in­ vestors also take full advantage of taxdeferred investments, such as keoghs. IRAs and 401 (k) plans. If you are eligible for any of these plans through your employer, your con­ tributions can reduce your taxable income. You can also benefit from the tax-deferred growth of your earnings. This allows you to build a tax-sheltered retirement account for the future with a tax advantage today. Finally, although successful investors are generally cautious, they do plan for reasonable risks. For example, common stocks are subject to the fluctuations of the stock market and offer no guarantees, but they have historically been the top-performing in­ vestments over the long term. According to Ibbotson’s. an internationally recognized financial data resource, common stocks have historically returned an average of 10 percent annually. Treasury bonds averaged 4.5 percent, and corporate bonds did slightly better at 5 2 percent. Both of these more stable investments stayed just slightly ahead of the 3 percent average inflation rate, while common stocks rewarded owners with attrac­ tive long-term returns. Of course, past performance is no gurarantee of the future, but successful in­ vestors generally agree tht the best way to achieve the American dream is to control debt, invest regularly, seek tax deferral and take reasonable risk. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 57 Ameritech 76'/. Anheuser-Busch 48s/. Chrysler 41’/. Clark Equipment 28'/. CMS Energy 22'/. Coca Cola 39s/. Dow Chemical 55'/. Exxon 65s/. Family Dollar 17’/. Ford 56 General Motors 42 Great Lakes Bancorp 16'/. Hastings Mfg. 25 IBM 49'/. JCPenney 43'/. Johnson & Johnson 44 Kmart 22s/. Kellogg Company 59 McDonald's 49'/. Sears 53s/. Southeast Mich. Gas 22 Spartan Motors 26 Upjohn 31’/. Gold $354.20 Silver $4.28 Dow Jones 3446.00 Volume 264,000,000 Change + ’/. + •/. + 1’/. +2 +2 + ’/. -'/. + ’/. + ’/. + 3’/. + 1’/. + 1’/. -1’/. + 1'/. Split + 1’/. + 1’/. + 1'/. + ’/. —’/. + 1’/. + ’/. How about women in combat? The U.S. Secretary of Defense recently lifted regulations barring women in the military front combat du­ ly. How do you feel about women now being allowed to serve in combat and more dangerous war activities? • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert tAssstant EOtor) Barbara Gail Sue Hinckley Nek Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Mdler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Freay Bam to530pm Saturday 8am. • Noon Scon On men Demse Howr-I! Jerry Johnson Phyhs Bowers Fred KJepfer, Hastings: “They might as well be. Subscription Rates: S13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) It's coming to that anyhow. Women have been in the armed forces for years." Wende Barker, Hastings: Verna Senior. Hastings: Dawn Yager, Woodland: “I think they should. If they want equal rights, “1 think they're as capable as men." be in the military, that's they should be able to do it." “I feel if they want to “Having served in World War II. I suppose their responsibility. I think if they want to be in the it's all right. 1 don'’ how military, they should fulfill all areas of it." vice. but if they want to I'd feel if I was in J«e ser­ take the risk, it's all right with me." “Well. I don't think it would work out too good. Whenever you get men and women together like that you may run imo problems." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6, 1993 — Page 5 Herman Miller CEO speaks to Rotarians MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC NOTICE HERBICIDE PROGRAM The Michigan Department of Transportation hereby provides notice to the public, and property owners adjacent lo stale highways, of the 1993 Herbicide Application Program for roadside nghts-of-way within Allegan. Barry. Berrien. Branch. Calhoun. Cass. Kalamazoo. St Joseph and Van Buren Counties. by Jeu Gallup Staff Writer There are no more logical partners than business and educational groups. Yet. there are no two groups more suspicious of each other, said J. Kermit Campbell. CEO of Herman Miller. Inc. His message to the Hastings Rotary this week was that both groups must pul aside traditional thinking and work together, es­ pecially now during the information ex­ plosion of the 1990s. Business and education both are in the same line of business - the business of ed­ ucation. of drawing the best out of people. Campbell said. In a partnership, education can offer the talent business needs to survive, and busi­ ness can give education practical experi­ Applications will be made for control of (’) vegetation in front of guardrails. (2) noxious and broadleaf weeds in turf areas and. <3> vegetation growing through paved shoulders and median barriers and (4) woody vegetation (brushI within clear zones. All applications will be ground or foliar applied utilizing vehicular mounted fixed boom or hand gun equipment The following herbicides will be tank mixed fqr each application. Guardrail: Roundup (Glyphosate) and Surflan A.S. (Oryzahn:3.5-Dinitro-N ♦ N 4 Diproplysolfanilamidc) ence. A liberal arts education goal is the cre­ ation of a "habit of the mind." Campbell said, something that also describes per­ fectly one of the chief goals of a business At Herman Miller, a Fortune 500 manu­ facturer of furniture for offices and health care environments, the company strives to be a learning organization, much as schools and universities should. Campbell said. To "achieve a learning mentality," Her­ J. Kermit Campbell. CEO of Herman Miller, Inc. addresses the Hastings Rotary Club Monday. Brush spray will be applied to selected locations on M-37 and M-79 in Barry County. 1-94 in Berrien County. US-12 in Branch County. 1-94. M-37 and M-66 in Calhoun County, and M-40 an! M-62 in Cass County. Application will be made between August 1. 1993 and October 31. 1993. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.948-8051 All applications will be made by certified applicators employed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. For further information contact: Accident causes minor injuries John Cape. Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 Phone: (616) 343-3054 Grandville resident Jacqueline C. Knapp, 35. received minor injuries Tuesday when her car was struck broadside by a vehicle driven by Craig W. Zaleski, 37, of Plainwell. The accident occurred at 6:30 p.m. on Gun Lake Road near Tanner Lake Road Michigan State Police from the Hastings Post said Knapp was eastbound on Gun Lake Road when she attempted to turn left into a gas station. Zaleski's westbound vehicle struck hers broadside. Police issued a ticket to Knapp for failing to yield the right of way. Knapp was treated at Pennock Hospital and released. Zaleski complained of a back injury but did not seek treatment. This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act 171. Public Acts of 1976. as amended. GET YOUR COPIES be no way lo cope with tomorrow "That is what academia and business have to offer each other. Together they can forge an alloy of theory and experience," them. Arsenal (Isopropylamine salt of Imazapyr) Shoulder spray will be applied to US-131 in Allegan. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties; median barriers on 1-94 in Kalamazoo County. M-63 in Berrien County and 1-194 in Calhoun County; and overpasses on M-96 in Calhoun County and M-60 in Berrien County. Application will be made between June I. 1993 and August 1. 1993. tance. There won't be a tomorrow without ed­ ucation. And. how valuable is experience! Education without experience can be sterile and moot. Without experience, there will more use of the "bully pulpit." urging edu­ cation and business to cooperate, and to teu down arbitrary walls that separate Brush: Weed spray will be applied to rights-of-way on M-140. US-12. M-63. M-62 and M-51 in Berrien County. 1-94 BR. M-86. M-60 and US-12 in Branch County. M-60 and M-66 in Calhoun County. M-40 and M-51 south of 1-94 in Van Buren County, all state highways in Cass County and St. Joseph County. Application will be made between May 15, 1993 and July 31. 1993. tors," he said. "People in organizations should have the freedom to express their potential and make their best contribution. We should be them." he said. Campbell warns the effort to be encour­ aged from all levels; right up to the presi­ dency of the United Stales. He called for Roundup (Gylphosate) and Surflan A.S. (Oryzalin:3.5-Dinitro-N 4 N 4 Diproplysolfanilamide) LOCATIONS is not how it should be. "We should free them up to do what they do best; we should be coaches or facilita­ he said. Campbell said organizations can be more balanced, aware of other points of view and more broad minded in considering alterna­ tives and options. Also, academia can gain resources - both financial and intellectual. Il can gain an understanding of real techniques that have been tested in life. It can gain a deeper un­ derstanding and awareness of the realities that most people in the world face today. Campbell praised school districts that have school-business partnerships, such as Hastings, but did not endorse making any such cooperative effort mandated by the state. "Our local government and the people involved need to decide what’s right for Shoulder: All guardrail sections on state highways (1. US and M Routes) in Allegan and Barry counties. M-140 north of 1-94 in Berrien County. M-89. M-37. M-78 and M-66 north of 1-94 in Calhoun County. M-43 and M-89 in Kalamazoo County and M-43. M-140 and M-40 north of 1-94 in Van Buren County will be treated. Application will be made between May 1. 1993 and July I. 1993. out what people do. and controls them to make them do it." Campbell said, but that given in business today. We must be sure of what we value and where we stand. We must be moderate in our personal behavior and moderate our demands to include the common good. And. finally we must try to acquire the wisdom to plan for the future and to weave reality into our organizational lives. "Doesn't it seem that educational and business organizations would make perfect partners? It does to me. Yet they haven't been good collaborators." Campbell said. "Business people view academics as self­ absorbed. solipsistic. Academics often look at the business world as indifferent to larger issues and preoccupied with finan­ cial and short-term measures, and to be honest, there are some grounds for those opinions. But. how important is education! You can hardly overestimate its impor­ Weedar 64 (2.4- Dichlorophcnoxyacctic Acid) and Telar (Chlorsulfuron) A surfactant. Citry-Plus or Cide-Kick (100% D’Limo­ nene) will be used with all applications. A drift control agent. 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysaccharide) or More (Polyvinyl Polymer) will also be used as needed in all spraying operations. man Miller works to liberate the human spirit of its employees; helps them learn what they can do best, encourages risk tak­ ing and eliminates fear of reprisal, and re­ defines management by removing layers of bureaucracies that are no longer effective. "Traditionally, management had found equitable in our relationships with cus­ tomers. business partners, and each other. "We in business should distribute the re­ sults - both financial and otherwise - of work equitably. We must be calm in the face of change and challenge, for that is a Weed: of Hastings at any of these area locations. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny's General Store Day by Day Hook's Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store In Hastings — United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Cappon Quick Stop In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L& J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — Vermontville Grocery, Vermontville Banfield General Store Country Store - Bellevue Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop. Woodland Woodland Centre �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6. 1993 Welborn outlines his reasons for opposing Proposal A In leu than a month, the voters of Michigan will go to the polls to decide on the latest property tax/school finance reform package put forth by the State legislature Gov. John Engler is stumping the state supporting Proposal A. which will be the subject of a statewide special election June 2. Engler wu In Hastings Tuesday to talk up the package and to visit local industry and the new Barry Expo Center. The major points in the proposal incude: ■ A reduction in property taxes, rolling back most school millage rales to 18 mills. • A cap on future assessments, limiting them lo 5 percent or the rale of inflation, whichever is less. • A guarantee of at least $4,800 state all of Barry County in the 13th District gave his views on the issue. Wnat follows are questions and answers give by Welborn. Do you support the property tat reform package? I do not support the sales lax increase proposal for a couple of reasons. I do not believe it is right to blackmail the people of Michigan into raising their sales taxes in order lo get the property tax relief they deserve. There are enough tax dollars coming in to cut property taxes and finance schools. We just need to spend the money more wisely. The other reason I do not support the proposal is that there is nothing in it to prevent the Increased dollars for education from going into higher wages and benefits for school employees without regard to increased support for each school district. • An increase in the stale sales tax, from 4 to 6 percent, which will pay for the property tax cut and recover lost revenue for the educational quality. Does Proposal A affect bond issues asked schools. State Senator Jack Welborn, who represents for by the schools? Would it lake away senior citizen‘s property tax exemption? The proposal does no< affect bond issues asked for by the schools and 11 would no, take away a senior citizen's property lax exemption, though the amount of rebate might be affected depending on how much an individual's taxes are lowered by the proposal be limited to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less. Also school operating taxes are being rolled back to 18 mills, with a maximum ot nine more that can be approved by voters. The current maximum 50-mlll property lax limit will be reduced lo 40 mills. Eventually, taxes will come back up. but It An assessor has said that the rollback in property loses would only last sis months. Can you comment? The assessor exaggerated when staling that will take longer than six months lo wipe out the rollback. Does anyone have an estimate how much the two-cent raise in sales loses will generate? It Is estimated that the increased sales lax the rollback in properly taxes would only last six months. Property taxes arc being cut 20 percent and future assessment increases will Hastings Area ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jeffenon Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and H IS a m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79. Rev. Jim Fox, pastor, phone 9453397 Church phone 945 4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11 00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta non provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Boa 558. Hastings. MI 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeaon Hall, pomer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-31II Sunday Services 9:30 am.. Bible School; 10:30 am.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 700 p.m Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOO. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Du* is. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 9—foy Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship; 5:30 - Youth Bible Quizzing; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise. Thursday: 7:30 p.m. ■ Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Dalton Area cmncH or GOO. day. Michigan. Services 10 each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 n. S.. Pastor Brent Braahsm. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School as 10:00 am.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6.00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion; 5 00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIR $T PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easter Sunrise Service; 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon's meeting. Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8:00 Concern Group fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quads WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevm Shortey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7.-00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bnn, the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Rood. Hmtrngi. Michigan, James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a m. Classes far all ages Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Adult Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTM6S SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hutings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St . Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 9 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion. Thurs­ day. May 6 - 10:00 Journey ot Faith; 7:30 Stephen Support; 8:00 AA Saturday. May 8 - 9:30 Conf. 8; 8^0 NA Monday. May 10 7: 00 Women of Faith Bible Study. Tuesday. May II - 10:00 Journey of Faith; 7:30 Journey of Faith. Wednesday. May 12 - 10:00 Word­ watchers; 7 00 SCS Staff. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School at 10:50 Mi (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7 00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Pathfinders meet Monday. May 10, 6-8 p.m. Preparations are being made to attend the Pathfinder Fair in Lansing on May 16. and the May 18 Investiture service. Church Board meets this Tuesday. May 11. 8: 10 p.m. A Nutrition Seminar featuring low-fat. cholesterol-free cooking and studies into developing a healthier and happier lifestyle will be at the Hastings Church May 17. 19 and 20 from 7-9 p.m.. and May 23 al 1-3 p.m. Our Community Ser­ vice Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and v jund the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Mon­ day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon. Please call t*ss Center for an ap­ pointment at '345-2361 if you are in need. Donations of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. SUNDAYS Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11.-00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 6 - National Day of Prayer; Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 a m. Fri­ day. May 7 - Visually Impaired Persons. 9:30 a.m. Sunday. May 9 - Mother's Day and Festival of the Christian Home. Monday. May 10 LOVE. Inc. Volunteer Recognition Banquet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. May 11 - Hi-Nooners Pot luck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. May 12 Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon/Program 12:00 Noon (Child Care). Saturday. May 15 - Genesis Class Party 5:30 p.m.; Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sunday. May 16 - Recep­ tion of Confirmation Class into Membership. Tuesday, May 18 U.M. Men Dinner — Program by Ken Smith of Pro Line 6:30 p.m. Thursday. May 20 - Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a m.; CROP Walk Planning Meeting 7:00 p.m. Room 108. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Word (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.. PO Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan i-------------------------------------- • । BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices. Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Special video series “Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve 7 p.m “Children al Risk" video series on Wednes­ day . March 24 and 31. 7 pm I repeat show ing» Sunday March 28 and April 4. 6 p m see any indication of basic reform in Michigan education, and I cannot see that PA 25 is doing any good as a tool lo improve learning in our students. In fact, 1 have heard many concerns expressed that it is undermining the autonomy of local school boards lo the detriment of education. I believe a voucher-cased schools of choice program, including private as well as public schools, is the best educational reform idea going, but it will probably take a petition effort by the people to make it happen. will generate about $1.7 billion a year. Do you see any indication of basic reform in Michigan education? Is PA 25 working as ( Area OBITUARIES Annamae M. Barnes Raymond E. Hoeflein Richard Jack Guy VERMONTVILLE - Annamae M. Barnes, 87, of Vermontville, passed away Tuesday. May 4,1993 at Eaton County Medical Facility, Charlotte. She was bom in Montague on July 25,1905, the daughter of George and Blanche (Wellman) Van Deventer. She attended Vermontville Country Schools and married Alton Barnes in Vermontville on November 23, 1927. Mr. Barnes died on September 20. 1988. She worked at Lamb's Grocery Store in Vermontville in her early years, and then work­ ed at McKercher's Drug Store in Nashville for many years. She worked at McNamara's Drug Store in Charlotte, and after that worked as a clerk u Little Venice General Store in Raymond E. Hoeflein, 76, formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away very suddenly Friday, April 30, 1993 in Grand Rapids. He wu preceded in death by his daughter. Margaret, his granddaughter, Maureen, and his great-grandson, Brandon. Surviving are his wife, Esther; his daughter and sotu-in-law, Mary Louise and Richard Swenson, James Dean; his grandchildren. Mark, Mary Beth, Nancy and Anders; his three great-grandchildren; his brothers and sistersin-law, Al and Lorraine Hoeflein. Bernie and Gloria Hoeflein. Funeral services were held Monday at the Matthysse and Kuiper Funeral Home, Grand­ ville Chapel, with Father Charles H. Fisher officiating. Interment wu held in Dowling Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contri­ butions to the Salvation Army. WILLIAMSTON - Richard Jack Guy, 39. of Williamston, wu unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24,1993. Mr. Guy wu bora on February 14,1954 in Charlotte He was a member of Central Free Methodist Church where he wu previously on the Pastor­ al Care Support staff; and wu currently employed with Michigan State University in the Admissions Department Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, LezLee A; beloved daughter, Nichole; and beloved son, Richard; father. Jack (Lorine) Guy; mother, Marjore Guy; mother-in-law, Mary French; sister, Ruthann (David) Hup; brothers, David L. (Jenni) Guy and Thomu M. (Kerry) Guy; and numerous ocher family members. Funeral services were held at Tiffany Funer­ al Home in Lansing. Burial wu at Woodland Memorial Park in Woodland. I ATTEND SERVICES a tool to improve learning in our students? In answer to your last question, no. 1 do not Mulliken. She ind her husband owned and operated a chicken farm in their later years. She was a former member of the Vermont­ ville Methodist Church and the Pythian Sisters. She wu an avid Detroit Tiger fan and enjoyed gardening, animals, fishing, crocheting, knit­ ting, sewing and baking. She wu preceded in death by her husband; son, Gaylord in 1974, and sister, Erma Williamson. Mrs. Barnes is survived by daughter-in-law, Charlene Barnes of Vermontville; granddaugh­ ters, Luanne (Linden) Aspinall of Vermontvil­ le, Jam (Gene) Forquer of Vermontville and Ksthy Barnes of Vermontville; one great­ granddaughter, three great-grandsons and sister, Arlene (Ken) Whalen Lansing; one niece and two nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00p.m. Thursday, May 6 it the Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Home, with Reverend Robert Kersten officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemet­ ery, Vermontville Memorial contributions may be made to Vermontville Ambulance Service. ot MIDDLEVILLE ■ H. Paul Newman, 72, of Barlow Lake, passed away Thursday, April 29, 1993 at Pennock Hospital Surviving are his wife: Betty J. Newman; five sons: David (Carolyn) Newman, John (Oraryi) Newman, Mark Newman, Paul (Cindy) Newman, all of Middleville, Daniel (Pamela) Newman of Otsego; one daughter Joy (James) Myers of North Fort Myers, Flori­ da, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; two sisters, one brother. Funeral services were held Saturday, May B, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment at Coman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Thor­ napple Ambulance Service. | Peter Francis Leroy Dowd j SOUTHFIELD - Peter Francis Leroy Dowd, 86. Southfield, formerly of Sunfield, passed away Wednesday, April 28. 1993. Mr. Dowd was born in Ontonagon on Octob­ er 16,1906. He wu a World War n Army Air Corps Veteran and taught elementary science at Hampton School in Detroit for 29 yean. He wu an avid Civil Wu buff u well u a sailing enthusiut and nature lover. “Pete” wu a natural pen 'n ink artist and published poetry. He wu a member of St David's Episcopal Church in Berkley, where he resided for 23 years. While in retirement in Ontonagon, he wu active in the Church of the Ascension and enjoyed the history, charm and serenity of the upper peninsula. Mr. Dowd is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Mapes), daughter and son-in-law, Peggy ana Marc Letvin, granddaughters, Leigh (Dwight) Seabright, Janice, Cori and Alexis Letvin, sister Catherine Krabach of Ontonagon and great-granddaughter, Cloe Francis Seabright bora April 23. 1993, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 2 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Burial wu at the Sunfield Cemetery. Marion E. McComb Mrs. Marion E. McComb, 76, of Pennfield Township, passed away Sunday, May 3,1993 at Battle Creek Health Systems Community Site. She wu bora on August 3.1916 in Reece, to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Travis) Edger­ ton. She moved to Battle Creek from Clinton, Iowa in 1967. Before she came to Battle Creek she had worked in restaurants, and in Battle Creek she worked st the Battle Creek Sanitarium and lut at K-Mart as a sales clerk, she retired in 1980 Mrs. McComb was a member of the Pennfield United Bretheren in Christ Church and its Joy Gub. She was also a member of the Busy Bees Extension in Pennfield Township. She wu married to John A. McComb on September 11, 1978. Mrs. McComb is survived by her husband, John A. McComb; daughters, Elizabeth Lancaster and Amy Louise McGhee both of Hastings; sons (all with last name Hubbert) Clarence of Middleville, George of Ramah, Colorado. John of Albequerque, New Mexico, David of Spencer, Ohio, Russell of East Lans­ ing; step-daughter, JoAnn Newberry of Battle Creek and step-son, Robert McComb of Battle Creek; 25 grandchildren, 25 great­ grandchildren; five step-grandchildren id two step great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5 at Farley Estes Funeral Home with Purer Donald Palmer officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennfield United Bretheren in Christ Church building fund. ~ RutM^RUiams ~ | |Betty B. McCurdy| Rapids. She wu preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pan. Thursday, May 6 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Lee F. Zachman offi­ ciating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions msy be made to Barry Community Hospice. ^^^^de^^^oyer^^- Valdean L. Bayha| I ROME, GEORGIA - Valdean L. Bayha, 69, of Rome, Georgia and formerly of Kalamo Town­ ship of Eaton County, passed away Wednes­ day, April 28, 1993 al Redmond Hospital, Rome, Georgia. She was bom on May 31, 1923 in Lansing, the daughter of Ellisworth and Clems (Dorian) Brown. Mrs. Bayha wu raised in the Bliu area of Michigan's Upper Penninsula. She married Ralph Bayha in Petoskey and they spent most of their married life in the Kalamo area. He preceded her in death in 198Z Mrs. Bayha wu a homemaker and fanned with her husband for a time in Levering. She enjoyed arts and crafts, quilting, crocheting, knitting, animals, gardening and canning. She spent the last seven years in Rome, Georgia. Mis. Bayha is survived by her son: George (Judy) Bayha of Nashville; her daughters: Marjorie (Russ) Bennett of Vermontville, Nila (Jim) Moore of Rome, Georgia, Sharon (RonaldjChalender of Charlotte, Shirley (Lawrence) Kane of Sylvania, Ohio, Donna (Joe) Pope of Rome, Georgia; 12 grandchil­ dren, four step-grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Also many nieces and nephews. She wu preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held, Saturday, May 1, U the Maple Valley Chapel-Gemher Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught Officiating. Burial wu in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions miy be made to the charity of one's choice. HASTINGS - Ruth E. Williams, 75, of5043 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, May 4, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Williams wu bora on April 25,1918 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Watkins) Stand­ ish. She wu raised in the Yankee Springs area and attended a rural school there. She graduated in 1935 from Thornapple Ktllogg High School in Middleville. She wu married to Wiyne E. Williams on March 13,1937. She hu lived all her married life at her present address on Gun Lake Road. Mrs Williams is survived by her husband, Wayne; son and wife, Duane and Donna Williams of Nashville, son and wife, Donald and Brenda Williams of Richland; daughter and husband, Delores and Barton Bos of Shel­ byville, daughter and husband. Dawn and Mark Brandli of Delton; 10 grandchildren, 11 great­ grandchildren; sister, Eva Carboneau of Hast­ ings; brother, Wilbur “Bill'' Standish of Grand | | | HASTINGS - Meryl E. Boyer, 81, of Hast­ ings, passed away Sunday, May 2,1993 at his residence. Mr. Boyer wu born on June 26, 1911 in Cadillac, the son of David and Myrtle (McWethey) Boyer. He wu raised in the Cadillac and Middlevil­ le sreu attending schools there. Mr. Boyer wu married to Bernice M. Psge in October 1928. She preceded him in death on February 9, 1986. He then married Beatrice N. (Hendrixson) Standish on March 14, 1987. They moved to Hutings in 1977 from Grand Ledge where he had lived for 21 yean. Mr. Boyer wu employed by the Michigan State Highway Department for 38 years, retir­ ing in 1977. Preceding him in death in addition to his first wife Bernice, were a son: Cecil Boyer in 1952 and a brother Dr. Elton (Bill) Boyer in 1991. Mr. Boyer is survived by his wife, Beatrice; son. Ronald Boyer of Traverse City; step­ daughters: Sheila Burd of Wayland, Patricia Hunsuckei of Lansing, Ruth Stone of Lake Linden; step-son Gary Standish of Kinross; and three grandchildren; several step grandchil­ dren; sister Peggy Reigler of Middleville; step­ sister Maggie Corrigan of Middleville. Funeral services were held at the Wren Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 4, with the Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hutings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love. Incorporated. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. WOODLAND - Betty B. McCurdy, 76, of 10271 Biraum Road, Woodland, passed away Wednesday, May 5,1993 at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids. She wu born on November 1, 1916 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Chester and Viola (Kilpatrick) Hecker. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1935 and wu married to Kenneth McCurdy on November 1, 1936 in Woodland Township. She wu a lifetime member of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, Woodland Hobby Club, Womens Missionary Association and the Woodland Charier Farm Bureau Group. Mrs. McCurdy is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Vivian) Reynolds of Kentwood. Karen McCurdy of Grand Rapids; one granddiughter, Mrs. Craig (Debra) Potter of Kentwood; two great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She wu preceded in death by one brother, Ward Hecker and one sister, Trellis Cox. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speu offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick Church Building Fund. Visitation will be held Friday, May 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa I Frank L. Siereveld | WAYLAND - Frank L. Siereveld, 83. of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. He is survived by his son, Robert L. (Myla) Siereveld of Wyoming; three daughters: Mrs. J im (Helene) Willison at Frank Fort, Michigan, Mrs. Zaid (Louise) Assfy of California, Mrs. Tom (Nancy) Collins of New York, New York; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great granchildren; one sister Mrs. George (Marie) Hough of Yarnell, Arizona; several nieces and nephews. Cremation hu taken place. A Memorial Mau will be held Saturday, May 15 it 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann's Home, 2161 Leonard Street, N.W. Grand Rapids. Memorials may be made to St Ann's Home. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6, 1993 — Page 7 Social News... McCaul-Norder to be wed May 21 Wright-Eldred to be wed in June Motts to celebrate golden anniversary Roger and Kathy Purdun of Hastings are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter. Tricia Kay Wright, to Jason Lee Eldred, son of Eugene and Sue Eldred, also of Hastings. A June 12. 1993, wedding is planned. Tricia is a 1990 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and of cosmetology school. She is currently employed al Feisu Hair and Tanning of Hastings. Jason is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is currently employed at National Plastek of Dutton. Elvert and Kathryn Mott will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday. May 25. The couple have planned a second honey­ moon to an undisclosed location. The Motts are life-long residents of the Delton area and arc descended from Michigan pioneer families. They were in the first graduating class from Delton Kellogg High School in 1937. Kathryn attended Michigan Stale College, majoring in home economics. Elvert took employment al the Augusta Slate Bank and later joined the Army Air Corps. While attending Air force Cadet School at Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.. and after serving a year in the Hawaiian Islands, Elvert and Kathryn were married at Peoples Church Chapel in East Lansing. Dr. McCune of­ ficiated. Their immediate families were in at­ tendance and the parents of the bride. Jack and Elsie Horton, hosted the wedding dinner at their home in Delton. A short honeymoon­ ed followed in Battle Creek. Elvert is a retired carpenter and Kathryn is a retired Delton High School cook and music teacher. Both have been active in 4-H. Boy Scouts, Campfire, Delton Band Boosters. Delton PTSO, Delton Faith United Methodist Church, Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge, Bernard Historical Museum, the Retired Teachers Association. Delton Library Board, and Delton senior citizen bousing. They have two children, Nancy Mott Lawson of Chicago and Russell E. Mott of Plantation, Fla. They have one grandchild. Elisa N. Moa. Kristine Mary McCaul and Richard Wade Norder will exchange wedding vows on May 21. 1993. The bride-to-be. of Grand Rapids, is the daughter of Dale and Joan McCaul of Clarksville. She is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Southeastern Academy of Travel. The future groom, of Wyoming, is the son of John and Susan Norder of Hudsonville. He is a graduate of Grand Rapids Community College and Western Michigan University. Cobb-Hanson to wed Aug. 14 Neas-Burchett to be wed June 26 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cobb of Lake Odessa announce the engagement of their daughter. Stephanie, to Steve Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanson of Woodland. Stephanie is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Central Michigan University. She is currently attending Grand Valley State University. Steve is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Ferris State University. The couple will wed Aug. 14. 1993. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Ncas arc proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Marie, to John Edman Burchett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Burchett. The bride-to-be. formerly of Hastings, works for RX Optical Laboratories. The pro spective groom attended Delton Kellogg High School and works for Borroughs Manufactur ing of Kalamazoo. A June 26 wedding is planned. The couple plans to live in their new home in Plainwell following the wedding. Area BIRTH Announcements: GULL, Tom and Polly Herbstreith arc proud lo announce the birth of their daughter. Megan Elizabeth, bom March 30. 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mi. She weighed 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Time: 7:01 p.m. Proud grandparents are Joe and Sharon Duffy and Jack and Jean Herbstreith. BOY, Ryan Bradford McNally, bom April 7. 1993 to Tim and Carol McNally. weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Jennifer Lynn, bom April 16 at 3:29 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaJoye. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 2*6 ozs.. and 20’4 inches long. Eckley-Donaldson plan July 24 wedding Roger and Mary Eckley of Ionia announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy Kay. to Brent E. Donaldson, the son of Barry and Bonnie Donaldson of Freeport. The couple will be pronounced husband and wife on July 24. 1993. Wengers to celebrate 40th anniversary Bob and Helen Wenger will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Saturday. May 8. The Wengers have six children. Ed and Christina (Wenger) Gibson of Woodbridge. Va.; Many and Cindy Wenger and Phil and Becky Wenger all of Middleville; Doug and Mary (Wenger) Newman of Howard Chy. Mich.; Dan and Anne Wenger. Thad Wenger, both of Middleville, and 15 grandchildren. Bob and Helen have been dairy farmers in the Middleville area for all of the 40 years. Lowell-Olson exchange vows Deborah Gale Lowell and David James Olson were united in holy matrimony on Dec. 19. 1992, at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, with the Rev. Phillip Brown presiding. Deborah was attended by her good friend Julie Zuwerink, as her maid of honor, and sisters Denise and Darcie Lowell. David was attended by his brother. Peter Olson, as best man. and friends Gordon Cloudman and Larry Warner. Parents of the bride are Robert and Rita Lowell of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Jack and Una Olson of Newberry. Mich. David and Debbie are living in San Angels. Texas, for two months, after which, they will be stationed at Fort Hood in Kileen, Texas. GIRL, Abigale Mildred, bom April 19 at 5:31 a.m. to David and Amy Haskin. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 20*4 in­ ches long. BOY, Matthew Michael, bom April 20 at 9:49 a.m. to Theresa (Terry) and Michael Mills. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 9% ozs. and 2m inches long. GIRL, Christina Marie, bom April 20 at 8:48 to Michelle and Earl Wilcox. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20*6 inches long. BOY, Keaton Von. bom April 21 at 11:30 a.m. to Tammy Makley and Don McLaughlin. Woodland, weighing 5 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Samantha Ann. bom April 22 at 5:09 p.m. to Kim Sams and Wayne Parker. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 21 */i in­ ches long. GIRL, Cassandra May, bom April 22 at 3:41 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Detering Jr.. Sunfield, weighing 5 lbs.. 4*4 ozs. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Gabrielle Leigh Anne, bom April 23 at 6:07 a.m. to Tina and Ryan Eaton. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 13*4 ozs. and 19^ inches long. BOY, Steve and Caryn VanDommelen of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kyle Jacob, bom on April 13 at 12:25 p.m. at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weighed 9 lbs., 3 ozs., and was 22% inches long. Kosbar-Lewis to wed June 2 Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Price Sr., of Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Kosbar of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Shannan M. Kosbar, to Gary Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Loudens to observe 60th anniversary Ryerson and Madeline Louden will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary May 15 with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church. Delton and open house afterward from 7 to 9 p.m. The Loudens have five children. William and Florence Louden of Parchment. Orin and Zelma Armintrout of Delton. Edward and Mary- Finn of Delton. Tim and Dottie Louden of Richland, and Denny and Lois of Pine Lake. They have 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren Family and friends are invited to share the occasion with them They request no gifts. Retired minister turns 90 May 22 The Rev. Anthony Van Zante will mark his 90th birthday Saturday. May 22. The Doster Reformed Church will have an open house for Van Zante from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. May 16 The retired minister still does a lot ot visiting for the church, he ntakes his home with his daughter and her husband. Harley and Phyllis Switzer. 11645 Water St.. Shelbyville. Mich 49344. phone 664-5328. The Doster Reformed Church is located at 12145 South Doster Road. Plainwell. Mich. 49080 Lewis of Ionia. Shannon is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood McCullighs to celebrate silver anniversary Shoemakers to mark golden anniversary The children of Herbert and Diane (Baldry) McCulligh invite friends and family to the oc­ casion of their 25<h wedding anniversary . The children will be hosts for an open house Sunday, May 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the com­ n unity building at the Cider Mill Village trailer park. Grand Rapids Street. Middleville. Herb and Diane McCulligh were married May 18. 1968. at the Hastings Baptist Church. They have two children. Tammy and Timothy. A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Thursday. May 13. by Clyde and Doreen (Sedore) Shoemaker of Lake Odessa. An open house in honor of the occasion will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 16. at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, comer of M-66 and Barnum Road. Woodland. Friends and family are invited to attend — no gifts please. The Shoemakers children are Gerald and Doris Graul, Denny and Luanne Shoe maker and Mark and Darlene Goodemoot. Cly de and Doreen have seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. High School. Gary is a 1981 graduate of Ionia High School and is employed by Riverside Correc­ tional Facility in Ionia. A June 12. 1993 wedding is being planned at the Shiloh Church in Ionia. Reasonable Rates (Day. Week, Month) fQ Call: 945-5948 H«rtiler«' Charter and Tours. Inc. Jordan Lake Street* Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 • 1993 TOURS ■ ALMA ■ Highland Festival • May 29 $2o 00 SHIPSHEWANA - June IS $39 00 TORONTO - The Phantom of the Optra - lune 18-20 CEDAR PONT - June 30 • Adults $48.00. Children $44 00 LONGABERGER BASKET TOUR - July 8 fc 9 $118.00 HOUSE ON THE ROCK AND WISCONSIN DELIS July 10-12 $271 00 CHESANING SHOWBOAT - Brenda Lee • July 13 $4« .00 ROCKFORD - July 22 $29 .00 VESSECCHIA & ASSOCIATES Professional Speaker/Consultant / Counselor (Specialists in Stress Management) (W- GIRL, Kaeli Ann. bom Wednesday. April 7th at 7:20 p.m., weighing 6 lbs., 7% ozs. and 19% inches long, to Brenda and Kirstan Vandersluis at the Birthing Center of Penrose Community Hospital, Co. Springs. Co. Proud grandparents are Floyd and Kate Colvin of Hastings and Jan and Helen Vandersluis of Miami. Fla. CHICAGO - Cube Game. Shopping Museum, $45.00 Mary T’s Pet Nannie • Visit/Comfort • Feed/ Water* Exercise9 GIRL, Hannah Rae. bom March 27 at 8:40 a.m. to Dr. Scott and Mary Hodges. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs. . 1416 ozs. and 21 *6 inches long. Hannah was welcomed home by sisters, Jennifer and Melissa, brothers. Daniel and Nathaniel. Proud grandparents are Stephen and Jennie Osgood of Delton and Harley and Lorraine Hodges of Blissfield. Great-grandfather is Ira B. Osgood of Delton and great-grandmother is Grace Rine of Delton. MALL OF AMERICA - July 24-27 $218.00 CAVALCADE Of COMEDY - July 30 - August 1 $239 00 MYSTERY TRIP - August 5 $48 00 DETROIT • Tigers vs Red So> $34 00 BRANSON AND EUREKA SPRINGS - September 8-14 $564.00 and morel! Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia Box 546. Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 852-1796 or (517) 726-1474 Above prices on multiple day tours are double occupany per person’ For mon information on thrsr and other tours, write us or call 616-374-8169 or 1-880-654-8738 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6. 1993 Legal Notices SHORT FOMCLOSUM NOTKE (All CmiHh) MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by RANDY L. FLAUNT and SAMANTHA A FLAUNT HUSBAND AND WIFE to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated October 23 1988 and recorded on October 26. 1968. in Liber 474 on page 28) BARRY County Records. Michigan and assigned by said Mortgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, an Ohio Corporation by on assignment dated October 26. 1988. and recorded on November 16. 1988. in Liber 475. on page 354 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 10 100 Dollars ((40.864.10). in­ cluding interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, ot 11:00 o'clock A.m.. on May 27. 1993. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Property located in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. Michigan. Commencing 27 rods south of the Center of Sec­ tion 8 Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 6 Rods, Thence East 20 rods, thence North 6 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 33 rods south of the center of section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rods, thence South 2 Rods, thence East 20 Rods, thence North 2 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be of 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted April 5 1993 MIAMI VALLEY BANK. AN Ohio Corporation. Mortgagee BORNSTEIN WISHNOW 8 SCHNEIDERMAN Attorneys. 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Ste. 1040 Southfield Mi 48075 (5/13) Monee OF MOHTGAOK FOOECLOSUM SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Frank Joseph Rich and Marjorie Moore Rich, husband and wife, mortgagors, to State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan banking cor­ poration. mortgagee, doted November 8. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on December 3. 1991. in Liber 528. Page 133. Because of sc f default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the dote of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 12% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of 812. 453.92. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' foes allowed by law, and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public sale to the highest bidder at the North door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan on June 10. 1993. ot 2:00 p.m. The promises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Baltimore. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and are described as follows: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest I /4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West EXCEPT A parcel of land described os com­ mencing ot the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of soid Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. thence East 398.5 feet thence south 326.3 feet, thence West 398.5 feet, thence 326.3 feet to the place of beginning. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo one year from the date of solo Doted April 29. 1993 By STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA MIKA MEYERS BECKETT 1 JONES Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe Suite 700. 200 Ottawa. NW Grand Rapids Mi 49503 (616) 459-3200 (6-3) NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY C21I...94S-S051 MOXTOAM FOMCLOMHK SALI MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In conditions of a mortgage mode by Thomas L. Kid­ der and Corina L. Kidder husband and wife to Source One Mortgage Services Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (f/k/a Fireman's Fund Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation). Mor­ tgagee. dated July 31. 1990 and recorded on August 2. 1990. in Liber 503. on page 406. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due of the date hereof the sum of FORTY TWO THOUSAND NINETY FIVE DOLLARS AND 51 CENTS ($42,095.51). Including in­ terest ot 10.500 % per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o clock on Thursday. June 3. 1993. Said premises ore situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Commencing ot the southwest corner of Section 30. Town 3 North. Range 7 West, and running thonco north 00 degrees 2639 west 1730.35 feet along the west line of soid section 30 to the southeasterly line of the former Penn Control Rollroad right-of-way (120 feet) In width being also the southeasterly lino of Thornapple Lake Rood; thence north 40 degrees 04 14" east 73.58 foot along said southeasterly lino to the true point of beginning; thence continuing north 40 degrees 04'14“ oast 187 foot along sold street lino: thence south 49 degrees 55'46" oast 200 foot; thence south 40 degrees 04-14" west 187 foot; thence north 49 degrees 55'46 west 200 foot to the point of beginning. Formerly described os: a parcel of land in the northwest fractional 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, described os: commencing at point of intersection of south side of Michigan Control Rollroad right-of-way lino and west lino of Section 30. Town 3 North, Range 7 West: thence northerly along south side right-ofway 145 foot for place of beginning; thence conti­ nuing northerly along right-of-way 112 foot; thence southeasterly ot right angles 200 feet; thence southerly parallel to right-of-way 112 feet; thence northwesterly 200 foot to place of Also commencing 25 foot, more or lots, (record­ ed os 50 foot) oast of intersection of town line and center of highway on Lake Rood. Section 30. Town 3 North. Rango 7 West, thence South 110 feet; cost 75 foot; north to center of highway, southwesterly in center of highway to beginning: also commenc­ ing at intersection ot Thomapplo Lake Road and west township lino; thence northeasterly 25 foot, more or lots (recorded os 50 foot); thence ot right onglo 110 foot for beginning; thonco continuing ot right onglo for 130 feet, thonco northeasterly 75 feet; thence westerly at 90 degree onglo 130 feet; thonco southwesterly to beginning. The redemption period shell be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole 'mloss determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sale. April 22. 1993 SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SERVICE CORPORATION. Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Mortgagee 30900 Telegraph Rood, Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File No. 93041131 SteteafMMteRB Ste tetectei Clrwtef Coart Caaate al Barry PUMJKATKM NOTICE File No. 93-180-CH 220 West State St. County Courthouse Hastings. Ml 49058 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Including Frances Briggs, her heirs, devisees and/or assigns whoso addross/whereabouts are unknown. Your interest in the real estate in the Township of Thornapple, Barry County. Michigan, described below may be barrod or affected by this law suit. TAKE NOTICE: 1. You and the State of Michigan are being sued in the Barry County Circuit Court by Charles Pullon and Barbara Jo Pullen. 2. You hove 28 days from the date of publication of this notice to file an answer with the court and servo a copy on the other party or to take other lawful action. 3. If you do not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may bo entered ogoinst you for the relief demanded in the complaint. 4. The complaint of Charles and Barbara Jo Pullen is to Quiet title to certain real property and demands that any and all rights, title and interest ol FrancM her heirs, devisees and/or assigns be released and/or terminated in the real property described below: Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, commence in center highway 40 rads Southwest lino Section 26. thonco Northwest along highway 8 rads 6 feet for baginning, thonco Wool to rivor. North along rivor to a point Wort of point in highway 29 rads Southeast from intorsoction with North Suction lino, thonco East to soid point, thonco Southoartorly along soid highway to boginning. Section 26. 1 % acrot. Dated: April 8. 1993. William M. Doherty (’41960) DIMMERS. McRHILlirS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hooting.. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 (5/6) Hartzlers' Charters ^B and Tours, Inc. V 620 Jordan Lake St.. Lake Odessa (616) 374-8169 or 1-SOO-654-8738 1993 BRANSON TOURS SEPTEMBER 8-14 Includes transportation. 6 nights lodging. 6 shows Shoji Tabuchi. ]im Stafford. Bobby Vinton. Box Car Willie. Mickey Gilley. Ozark Morning Show Silver Dollar City, Tour of Branson area and Eureka Springs. The Great Passion Play. Union Station in St. Louis. Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage. 5 meals. $564.00 - Double occupancy per person OCTOBER 18-23 Includes transportation. 5 nights lodging. 6 shows Shoji Tabuchi. Ray Stevens. Mel Tillis. Grand Palace. Roy Clark. Brumley Show - Silver Dollar City. Tour of Branson area. Union Station in St. Louis. Bass Pro Shop in Springfield. 6 meals. 5524.00 - Double Occupancy per person DECEMBER 2-7 Includes transportation. 5 nights lodging. 6 shows Shoji Tabuchi. Mel Tillis. Andy Williams. Grand Palace. Osmond Brothers. Brumley Show - Silver Dollar City. Tour of Branson area. Union Station in St. Louis. Bass Pro Shop in Springfield. 5 meals. $524.00 - Double Occupancy per person We will be using one of our new motorcoaches on these tours! For more information on these and other tours, write us or . call 374-8169. or 1-800-654-8738 J Ann Landers Children catch on to cheating behavior Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago. 1 divorced my wife. "Bea,” for “indignities and contemptuous behavior.** Translated into more simple terms, it means she slept with almost every male in town. She was a beautiful woman, and men found her irresistible. When Bea died, 1 was surprised lo learn that she had named me executor of her estate. She was a former model, an excellent figure skater and even better on skis. In her desk. 1 found four "little black books." There are at least 200 names and phone numbers of men who lived in England. Switzerland. New York. Canada. Michigan. Vermont. Penn­ sylvania. Ohio, Illinois. Vail, Aspen. Califor­ nia and one in Bangkok. I also found the following note which must have just about killed her. It was written by our son when he was 13. It read. "Mom. you are a hippokrit. 1 saw what you and Carl were doing on the couch when I came home from school yesterday. I love Dad. but I guess you don’t." Since her death, our son, "Don." has men­ tioned his mother only once - to tell me that he thought I did the right thing when I divorc­ ed her. Don is in counseling and attending Alcoholics Anonymous “meetings -- to comply with a court order. Warn your readers who are cheating that their children will be the first to catch on. Like my son. they may be tom between conflicting loyalties and turn to alcohol and self-destructive behavior. Think about this, please. I've thought about it plenty -South Jersey Dear SJ.: Children always know more than you think, especially about things you'd prefer to keep secret. Thanks for the evidence. Congress writes tax laws, not the IRS Dear Abb Landen: This is in response to "B.P. in Hollywood. Fla.," who complained that if he spent $100,000 on "tramps" and wrote it off as a business expense, it was OK. But if he gave his lovely daughter more than $10,000, the Internal Revenue Service would sock it to him. As a tax accountant, 1 hear a lot of com­ plaints about the IRS. However, both you and B.P. are blaming the wrong people. The IRS does not make the tax laws. It enforces the laws written by Congress and signed by the president. Unfortunately, once those laws are enacted, everyone blames the IRS. If you and B.P. want to complain about the tax laws, write to your congressmen and your U.S. senators. They are the ones responsible for the tax laws, and they are the ones who can make changes. Also, if B.P. plans to deduct $100,000 for "business expenses," he had better keep copies of all the receipts along with the name of the bimbo he wined and dined, the name of her company and the purpose of all those "meetings." The law. as enacted by Con­ gress, specifically reqires this information to document the deduction. Assuming B.P. can provide this documentation, only 80 percent of the amount is deductible. If enacted. Presi­ dent Clinton’s tax proposals will drop this to 50 percent. - San Francisco Accountant Dear San Fran: According to Newsweek, when President Carter left office, there was a deficit of $78.9 billion. After four years of President Bush, the deficit is up to $331.8 billion. Somebody has to pay for this. That "Somebody" is you and me, bub. And, let us not forget it is Congress who OK’d the expenditures. Gem of the Day: If yu had your life to live over again, you’d need more money. Signs of alcoholism evident to family Dear Abb Leaders: In the past, you have printed the signs of alcoholism. I have found them very helpful since a member of my fami­ ly is an alcoholic. I joined Al-Anon, which is for relatives and friends of alcoholics, and it continues to be a source of strength for me. Will you please print the following informa­ tion from an Al-Anon brochure? It may help others decide if they need help. too. Chicago Reader MARKETING/SERVICE COORDINATOR FFNNOCK HOSPITAL, located in Hastings, is currently seeking a MwutWServfce CnrBnrtor for a new Retirement Community, con­ struction of which to begin in Summer 93. Responsibilities include Marketing to potential renters, closing agreements, facilitating special events, handling media public relations, acting as liaison between tenants and Pennock Ventures, serving as manager of the village BA in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field is desired The ideal candidate will possess excellent people skills, be well organiz­ ed and a strong writer with a flair for special events. Ability to work independently is required Previous sales experience a plus. The City of Hastings was recently ranked as one of the best 100 small towns in America." The city is centrally located between Kalamazoo Lansing. Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, which provides enjoyable yearround living in scenic Barry County, yet allows convenient access to the colleges and cultural activities associated with the surrounding metropolitan areas At FENNOCK HOSPITAL, you receive a tout nmpMuapackage whxh includes competitive salary, an innovative menu-style Flexible Benefits Package. Paid-Time-Off System, tuition reimbursement defin­ ed contribution pension plan, plus many more benefits Please apply to: Hut: in Resources Dept PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 e.o.e.______________— Dear Chicago: 1 will, indeed. Thank you for asking. Here it is: Millions of people are affected by the ex­ cessive drinking of soineone close. The following 20 questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you need AlAnon. 1. Do you worry about how much someone else drinks? 2. Do you have money problems because of someone else’s drinking? 3. Do you tell lies to cover up for someone else’s drinking? 4. Do you feel that if the drinker loved you. he or she would stop drinking to please you? 5. Do you tell yourself the drinker’s behavior is caused by his or her companions? 6. Arc routines frequently upset or meals delayed because of the drinker? 7. Do you make threats such as, "If you don’t stop drinking. I’ll leave you"? 8. When you kiss the drinker hello, do you secretly try to smell his or her breath for traces of alcohol? 9. Are you afraid to upset the drinker for fear it will set off a drinking bout? 10. Have you been hurt or embarrassed by a drinker’s behavior? 11. Does it seem as if every holiday is spoil­ ed because of someone’s drinking? 12. Have you considered calling the police for help when someone close to you becomes abusive after drinking? [ Lalce Odessa The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet next Tuesday in the church dining room at 1:30 p.m. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday. May 13. at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. Shelley Hudson, librarian of the Lake Odessa Community Library, will be the speaker. The Shell station on M-50 at Second Avenue is now under new ownership. The United Petro station a block east of the foot of Jordan Lake Avenue is now minus all adver­ tising signs and the windows are covered. The new houses al the comer of Brown and Woodland roads are taking shape rapidly with the framing done and sheathing in place. The Brown Road house is to be the home of Mar­ vin and Harlene Westendorp, now of Lake Odessa. The Woodland Road house is for the Tom Allens of Grand Ledge. Concrete work is being done at Lakeside Cemetery for foundations for new markers. Tractors are being mired in fields. Daffodils are in bloom. Crocus are fading. Tulips are in bud. School children are going on field trips. Apricot trees are in bloom. Rhubarb is fast ap­ proaching picking time. The Claude Shellenbargers. the Fred Garlingers. the Max Deckers, the Bill Eckstroms. Beulah Beland. Betty Frost and the Ray Greenes are among those home from Florida. Tim and Kim Seese are parents of newborn Tucker. He has a sister. Kathy, and brother, Tyrel. Ray and Mary Dykhouse are the maternal grandparents. Ed and Carol Reiser are grandparents of Jordan Timothy, bom to Tim and Marla Mat­ thews of Hudsonville on April 21. A former local resident was named in a re­ cent Lansing State Journal story about Rhonda Renee Selby, who has received first place and a scholarship of $500 from the Honigman Scholarship for the Blind. A year ago she was selected Michigan White Cane Queen for the Lions’ Clubs of Michigan. This year in March she was invited to sing the national anthem at Joe Louis Arena before the game between the Detroit Turbos and the New York Saints. She has been studying with Marilyn (Brecbeisen) Pierce since 1987 when she began her high school studies at Michigan School for the Blind. Marilyn is a Lakewood graduate, formerly of Woodland. Inquiries have come to the post office and library about early citizens. A Berrien Springs man wanted information on Louisa Jordan, who died in 1903. A St. Johns man wants in­ formation on Elijah Shephard who had an 80-acre farm on Tasker Road. He died in 1879. Microfilms of old Lake Odessa Waves yield obituraries and some interesting stories besides, Alongside the 1925 story of the death of Almeda Shephard was a story about a new gas station to be built at the comer of Fourth Avenue and Tupper Lake Street. This was to be built where a livery bam had been, so like­ ly this would be on the southeast comer of what was then a state highway. The Shepard descendant has a collection of 115 letters Elijah wrote to his wife in Ohio during his service in the Civil War. Their children were Ellen Johnson. Dan Shepard, William Shepard and Cora Anway. Are there any descendants of this family in our area now? Mrs. Jordan was the grandmother of Mrs. Austin Root whose children were William and Linnie Root. Do they have descendants in this area? If any Banner readers know of such, please call 374-8420. The March 1903 Lake Odessa Wave had stories of the school being reopened after the smallpox epidemic. The disease was thought to be stamped out in the village, but north of town it was still harder to check. The health officers were working on it. The Methodist church on First Street at Se­ cond Avenue had voted to build a new church downtown on lots next to Dr. Martin's residence. The cost of the brick structure would be about $8,000 of which half the funds were already pledged. The building in use had been built at Bonanza and moved into the new village on log rollers with horsepower about 1888. The 1903 fire department had elected Chief Otis Miner, assistant Chief Pliney Russell, Secretary George Kart. Treasurer Frank 13. Do you find yourself searching for hid­ den alcohol? 14. Do you continue to ride in a car with a driver who has been drinking, even though you know it is dangerous? 15. Have you refused social invitations because you fear the drinker might embarrass you? 16. Do you sometimes feel like a failure when you think of the lengths to which you have gone to control the drinker? 17. Do you think that if the drinker stopped drinking, your other problems would be solved? 18. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to scare the drinker? 19. Do you feel angry , confused and depressed most of the time? 20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems? If you have answered "yes" to three or more of these questions. Al-Anon or Alateen may be of help. You can contact Al-Anon or Alateen by looking in your local telephone directory or by writing to: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters. Inc.. P.O. Box 862, Midtown Station. New York. N.Y; 10018-0862. or by calling 1-800-356-9996. My Laugh for the Day: A speaker at a self­ improvement seminar asked those in atten­ dance if anyone present could say he is perfect. A man in the back row stood up. "Do you mean to tell me you are perfect?" asked the speaker. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet, "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, lac. News? Smith, and Property Clerk Al Weber. There were two companies within the department. Company No. 1 had elected foreman Jolm King, assistant foreman Frank Smith, steward Bert Gilliland, first pipeman Forest Branch, second pipeman Elmer Healey, third pipeman Barret Armour, fourth pipeman George Kan. The Wave also carried legal notices of the adminstrator ’s sale for the estates of George Strother and of Mariette Strother. James Wood had bought the egg and poultry business with yards and buildings of A.C. Hager. There was hot rivalry in Ionia County for the office of school superintendent com­ missioner between Mr. Scott of Saranac and Mr. Burhans, who was the incumbent. Local caucuses had been held so the score was given of how many voles the delegates would cast once the county election was held. The drug­ gists, A.L. Nye and (across the street) Smelker Bros., were advertising Foley’s Honey and Tar. which would cure coughs and colds no matter how deep seated. This would prevent pneumonia and consumption. Window signs indicate that the bakery would be open tor business May 4 under new management. Across the street a sign an­ nounces that a Mexican restaurant is coming. This spot is between the D & C store and the NAPA auto parts building. Fire early Sunday afternoon gutted the south half of Faro’s Pizza. The rear of the up­ per story was badly burned, with less damage to the rear wall of the north half. The Woodland Fire Department assisted the Lake Odessa department. Hoses were left attached to the hydrant al the comer of Fifth Avenue and First Street for hours afterwards in case of need. The south half has the entrance with the original terrazo floors, which had been covered by previous owners. The north half had booths and tables and was entered by an archway. This double front was the first brick building when Lake Odessa was a young village. For most of its years it has been a drug store. Names of owners in past years were Smelkers, Harold and Neva Hansbarger, Malcolm Tasker and Dee Hewitt. Orvin Garlinger had a grocery in the north half for some decades and the name re­ mained under ownership of Frank and Elaine Stanger. A large crowd attended the golden wedding anniversary of Ted and Phyllis Armstrong on Saturday. Many relatives and friends from Middleville attended. Son Ted and wife from New Jersey, son Tom with wife and family from Ann Arbor, daughter Kathy and husband Ned Swift and daughters of Lowell were on hand. The entire family attended church with their parents on Sunday morning. A musical program was presented at Lakewood High School's gymnasium by high school vocal students. Lake Odessa residents are invited to “’Meet al City Hall," in our case, the Page Memorial Building, on Thursday, May 6. from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. for a National Day of Prayer for a moral rebirth in America. Joan Jacobson is one of the local representatives of Michigan Family Association, which sponsors the event. Lakewood Christian School will be host for another Friday night meal this week. May 7. starting at 4:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Union Bank’s latest expansion is being celebrated this week at the new Freeport branch Wednesday through Friday, May 5-7. with prizes and coupon offers. Erin Johnson is the branch manager. Last week's Lakewood News carried two major bank stories announcing the retirement at the end of 1993 of Max Vipond, who has been in the top position for 28 years, and that Jerry Collison will succeed Vipond at that time. Collison came to Lake Odessa in 1985 after years of experience at Ithaca and St. Louis. Vipond had previously been at Wayland and Kalkaska banks. A benefit for Johnny Vincent is to be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center May 7 from 5 p.m. to I a.m. The school calendar lists a men’s choral music program Tuesday. May II. at 7:30 p.m. There will be a Bandorama on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6, 1993 — Page 9 Legal Notices ( FROM TIME TO TIME.~ Nonet OF MORTGAGE FOMCLOSUM SALE From Flanders Field to Main Street: The Memorial Poppy by ]oyce Weinbrecht The cemetery at Argonne in which Laurence J. Bauer is buried, Romagne, France. Ron Bauer stands before the grave in this 1967 photo. During the month of May each year, a new crop of small red poppies bloom on the lapels of Americans as a recurring reminder of the suffering and sacrifice made by the Veterans of American Wars who have answered the call of their country. It was Colonel John McCrae, a surgeon with Canada s First Brigade Artillery, who was ministering to injured and dying soldiers al the Battle of Ypres. when he was inspired by the sight of crosses marking the graves of the dead soldiers, and the sight of red poppies springing up over the burial field and battle field of Flanders. He put his feelings into a poem which has become well known throughout the world. At first the poem was titled “We Shall Not Sleep Col. McCrae had been a school teacher in Georgia and was a blend of poet and physi­ cian. and by the call to military duty he was a soldier. The poem first appeared in “Punch Magazine" in December 1915 and was titled “In Flanders Fields" at that time. It quickly became a recruiting incentive to rally young men of America to join in the fight raging in Europe (World War I). Col. McCrae died in January 1918 from pneumonia, but his poem has lived on for many years. In November 1918. the Ladies Home Journal reprinted the poem “In Flanders Fields." Moina Michael read the 15-line poem and was moved by its message. Miss Michael was a volunteer for the YMCA of World War I in New York and was involv­ ed in the New York hostess house, head­ quarters for veterans in transit, and witnessed the sadness and grief caused by the war. She escorted young widows in search of fallen husbands among the flag draped caskets sent into New York’s Grand Central Station for rerouting throughout the United Slates. She witnessed the early enthusiasm of the first weeks following the 1918 Armistice turn to complacency as the veterans returned home and families attempted to return to peacetime routines in a world that was not the same. She vowed that these men and their families should never be forgotten. She had received a gift of S10 from the YM­ CA for hej part in preparing for the 25th con­ vention of the YMCA. With this money she went to Wanamaker’s Department store and purchased two dozen small red silk, four petaled poppies fashioned after the wild pop­ pies of Flanders Field and began her cam­ paign of remembrance. By the end of the day on Nov. 18. 1918 all two dozen poppies had been distributed at the YMCA conference. She then presented a proposal to Dr. Talcott Williams. Dean of Columbia University. School of Journalism. She wanted lo distribute the memorial poppy on a large scale. Dr. Williams took the proposal to Rod­ man Wanamaker of Wanamaker Department Stores and to Mrs. T H. Preston (the former Mrs. Grover Cleveland) and other of his ac­ quaintances on newspapers in New York City and other cities around the country. The publicity campaign to distribute the poppies was under way. The emblem design was composed of the Flanders Poppy. entwined with the Torch of Liberty, made to be worn as a pin. similar t service pins worn by soldiers during the war. Spreading the word about the idea of the poppy emblem was a large (ask and accep­ tance of the idea was slow and frustrating and costly for Moina Michael, but the idea did begin to catch, on. In June of 1919. the 32nd Division returned to Milwaukee . Wise. They were welcomed home by a refreshment booth festooned with hundreds of the small red flowers. The returning veterans each took a poppy and left a contribution at the booth. Overwhelmed by the response of the veterans, the volunteers decided to use the money col­ lected for the benefit of disabled veterans. And another idea was added to the poppy story. Mary Hanecy saw the fund raising possibilities of the poppy, to be used for rehabilitation of veterans trying’to return to civilian life. She took the proposal to the Milwaulkee American Legion Post No. 1 and on the Saturday before Memorial Day. 1920. about 50,000 poppies were distributed and $5000 was collected for the rehabilitation fund. Moina Michael approached Atlanta American Legion Post No. I with the Memorial poppy idea, and the Atlanta Post agreed to lake the idea to the national conven­ tion of the American Legion in 1920. At the American Legion Department Convention held in Augusta. August. 20. 1920 a resolu­ tion was adopted to establish the poppy as the memorial symbol of World War I. The original concept of a poppy entw ined with the Torch of Liberty was not accepted, only the red poppy The Georgia Department, true to its pro­ mise. brought the proposal to national con­ vention in Cleveland, and on Sept. 29. 1920 the Flanders Fields Memorial Poppy became the national emblem of remembrance of the American Legion. In 1921. the American Legion Auxiliary held its first convention in Kansas City and endorsed the poppy program as a way of earn­ ing money to aid the rehabilitation of disabled veterans and their families. The first poppies were silk flowers, made in France by war widows and orphans of French soldiers. In 1922. a group of American veterans suggested that unemployed and disabled veterans’ in American hospitals could and should be making the poppies. And the program moved into veterans hospitals in the United States. In 1924. the American Legion assigned the responsibility for administering the poppy program to the American Legion Auxiliary . The program advanced and became very func­ tional and very important to the veterans. The recovering veterans were paid one cent for each poppy made, keeping their hands busy and minds occupied The money they earned allowed them to buy some of the items of comfort and enhanced their self-esteem. Some became very provident and could turn out a significant number of poppies in a day. The materials were supplied by the American Legion Department of each stale at no cost to the veterans. The small, crepe paper, four-petaled poppy has remained much the same as the first flowers produced in 1922. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, which was established in 1899 to aid veterans who served on foreign soil or in foreign waters also established the V.F.W. Buddy Poppy, a round, red silk flower with a dark green center. It is very different in appearance from the American Legion Memorial Poppy. It is assembled by patients in veterans hospitals throughout the United States, again providing needed therapy and earnings for some of the extras that ease hospital life for those veterans who served overseas. Michigan Veterans made more than 900.000 poppies during the period from December through April, to be distributed throughout Michigan during May Poppy Days. The veterans are now paid four cents for each poppy they make. The materials are still supplied by Michigan Department. Contributions received from the distribution of the poppies remains at the post and aux­ iliary level to be used for rehabilitation of honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed forces, the welfare of families of honorably discharged veterans, rehabilita­ tion of hospitalized service personnel requir­ ing treatment in service hospitals, expenses of children and youth, transportation and ex­ penses of hospital volunteers. Each unit and post may distribute the funds in their own areas under these guidelines. The poppy program now is one of the oldest and most beneficial programs for veterans in existence. It has kept the message of Col. Mc­ Crae’s poem and Moina Michael's little red flower alive. That the little red flower prevails is evident as the distribution of the veteran made poppies still continues on American streets. It shows that we still remember the courage and the sacrifice of our veterans. They did not serve in vain. We have not forgotten. The Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 is named for a Hastings veteran who was killed in an aeroplane accident on Nov. 13. 1918 at Bar le due. France, and buried in the Argonne National Cemetery in Romange. France. The post was organized and received a temporary charter in July. 1919 and received a permanent charter on Oct. 1. 1920. The Auxiliary Unit No. 45 was granted its charter on Sept. 6. 1923. Poppy days in Michigan in 1993 will be May 13-15. Sources: Legioncure, February 1993; Na­ tional News of the American Legion Auxiliary Magazine. May-June 1988. May 1. 1991: V.F.W. Buddy Poppy Manual; National En­ cyclopedia P.F. Coilier and Sons, Vol. 1. 1950: The American Legion in Michigan. Mills N. Van Valkinburgh. 1930; The American Legion Story. Raymond Maley Jr.. Dull. Sloan and Pearce. New York. 1966. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage executed by John R. Rener. a •ingle mon. of 17963 Sierra Hwy 40. Canyon Coun try. California. 91351. Mortgagor to the Eaton Federal Saving* Sank, of Charlotte. Eaton County Michigan, a corporation organised under the law* of the United States. Mortgagee dated February 20. 1991 and recorded in Hie office of ihe Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on February 22, 1991 in Liber 512. Pages 109. 110 and 111. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due on April 29. 1993, for principal, interest, late cha.ges and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Nine and 92/100 Dollars ($22.389.92). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare oil sums secured by said Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several defaults of the Mortgagor and no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by o •ale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, ot the East door of the Cour­ thouse ot 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058 that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court in and for sold County, on Thursday. June 3. 1993. ot 2:00 o'clock local time in the after­ noon of said day. ond sold premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Ten (10%) percent per annum in­ terest. legal costs, attorney fees ond also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its in­ terest in the premises, which soid premises are described in soid Mortgage os follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan described as: commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 97 and 1Z3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Sec­ tion 21. thence West In the center of highway 415 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 300 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 300 feet, thence East in the center of the highway 200 feet to the place of beginning. Also a parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described os: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 97 and 1 /3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 21. thence West In the center of highway 415 feel, thonco North 300 foot for the place of beginning, thonco North 39 foot, thonco West 200 foot, thonco South 39 foot, thonco East 200 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) months from the time of such solo. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bonk 236 South Cochron Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Doted: April 29. 1993 (5/27) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FOMCLOSUM ANO SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage (the Mortgage ) mode by DANIEL E. ALLEN ond KATHLEEN A ALLEN husband ond wife, mor­ tgagors to MARTIN HOMES. INC., a Mmnesota corporation, having its principal offices at 6901 West Shakopee Rood. Bloomington. Minnesota 55438. mortgagee, dated December 5. 1983. and recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, on December 12. 1983. in Liber 257 of Mortgages, pages 80-83. inclusive. Said mortgage was assigned to SENTRY LIFE IN­ SURANCE COMPANY, a Wisconsin corporation, by instrument dated December 31. 1987. and record­ ed in the Office uf the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan on January 11. 1988. in Liber 461 of Mortgages on page 440. Because of the default. Ihe undersigned has elected to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage immediately due and payable. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-One ond 99/100 Dollars (523.471.99). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover any port of the debt secured by the Mortgage. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, ond to pay said amount with interest as provided in the Mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorney fees allowed by law. the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mor­ tgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder on the front steps of the Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. the place of holding the Circuit Court within Barry County. Michigan, on Moy 13. 1993. at 1:00 p.m. local time. Pursuant to Section 3240(4) of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961. os amended. (MCLA 600.3240(4); MSA 27A.324O(4)). the redemption period shall be six (6) months from ihe dote of the foreclosure sole, unless the premises ore deter­ mined to be abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a: MSA 27A.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. The premises covered by soid mortgage ore situated in Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: Port of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of t Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, being more particularly described as follows: The South 198 feet of the East 220 feet of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Dated: April 8. 1993 SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Wisconsin corporation. Mortgagee Vomum. Ridderlng. Schmidt 8 Howlett Jonathon W. Anderson. Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee Suite 800 P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49501 -0352 (5/6) EXMBTTG MMR TO ANSWER Com No. BB-322-DM JUDITH ANN RIDER. Plaintiff. vs Steven Gory Rider. Defendant At a session of said Court held in the Cour­ thouse. Barry County. Michigan, on the 4th day of Moy. 1993. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M SHUSTER. Circuit Court Judge. On the 26th day of March. 1993. a motion was fil­ ed by Steven Gary Rider. Defendant, against Judith Ann Rider. Plaintiff, in this Court to amend Judgment of Divorce and grant Defendant the equity of redemption to land legally described os follows: Commencing 43 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner ol Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, to the place of beginning: thence East 10 Rods: thence South 5 rods; thence West 10 rods: thence North 5 rods to the place of beginning. Village of Woodland. County of Barry. State of Michigan; FT FURTHER APPEARING that the whereabouts of Plaintiff is unknown and service of process should be made by publication herein: IT IS HEREBY ORDRED that Plaintiff, Judith Ann Rider, address unknown, shall file an answer in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. or take such other oction as may be permitted by low on or before the 7th day ol June. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result In a judgment by default agoinst such Plaintiff for the relief demanded in the .•notion filed tn this Court. Richard M. Shuster Circuit Court Judge Bruoe^kf Uncoln (P32416) Attorney for Defendant 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 (616)374-8816 (5/20) NOTICE TO VICKIE VUOCOLO you ore hereby notified that a civil action has been commenced against you In 37th Judicial Circuit Court for the County of Calhoun, State of Michigan, entitled Cary Bennett vs. George Vuocolo ond Vickie Vuocolo. (formerly) husband and wife, jointly and severally. Cose No. 92-3222 CK. You are hereby further notified that a copy of the Summons and Complaint has boon mailed to you at your last known address. 9676 M-37 Hostings. Ml. 49058. as verified by a proof of service on filo with the 37th Judicial Circuit Court for the County of Calhoun. State of Michigan. You ore hereby further notified that a copy of the Summons and Complaint is available for you at the following address: At­ torney George T. Porrott. 312 Old Kent Bank Building, Battle Creek. Ml 49017/Telephone No. (616) 965-1291. You are further notified that you hove twenty-eight (28) days from the date of the completed one-time publication of this Notice in the city-wide publications for the City of Battle Creek. Michigan, the City of Romulus. Michigan and the City of Hastings. Michigan in which to res­ pond to the Complaint filed in this matter. Failure to so timely respond will cause a default to be entered against you for the full relief sought in the Complaint. (5/6) File No. 93-003708 TO: SHERRIE ANN FOSTER IN THE MATTER OF: ARIC LEE FOSTER. Minor. DOB: 06/15/76 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 06/14/93 at 11:00 a.m. In Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. H IS THEREFORE ORDERED that SHERRIE ANN FOSTER personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. April X. 1993 Richard H. Shaw. Judge ol Probate (5/6) LET US DROP YOUR DIAMOND INTO SOMETHING STYLISH... ...COMFORTABLE ... SECURE ... AFFORDABLE ... DURING HODGES JEWELRY'S BIGGEST EVER Extra Copies REMOUNTING EVENT/SALE of The BANNER are available throughout Creator Barry County! We will have over 300 styles of mountings from which to choose. An expert representative of a national ring manufacturer will be here to assist you. This rare opportunity for selection and savings can not be missed! HODGES^WV KllIUK 122 W. State St.1------ Hastings HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9-5:30; Fri. 'til 8 p.m. A sample of the "Buddy Poppies" sold annually for veterans. * �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 6. 1993 Hastings girls split in dual track meet with two league opponents The Hastings girls' track team split a double dual meet Tuesday against Twin Valley Con­ ference rivals Sturgis and Albion. The Saxons beat Albion SO-48, but lost to Sturgis 76-52. Perhaps the highlight of the meet was foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas' school record-breaking performance in the 3200-meter run. Kortekaas. who finshed third in the state Class B cross-country meet last fall, turned in a time of 11:48.34 to capture first place against both opposing teams. Other Saxons scoring first-place finishes twice for the day were Anne Endsley in the 100-meter high hurdles. 17.78 seconds, and the 300-mter intermediate hurdles. 51.69 seconds; Kris McCall in the long jump. 15 feet and one-half inch; and Brandi Lydy in the shot put. with a throw of 30 feet even. Lydy. Jenny King and Sherry Anger com­ bined efforts to sweep the shot put against both the Trojans and Wildcats. Marie DeWitt was first in the 800-meter run (2:41) against Sturgis and was second against Albion. Winning first place against Albion while taking second vs. Sturgis were Kari Cullen in the 200 (:28.10) and 400 meters (I :O4.25) and Anger in the discus (79-9 Vi). Alison Gergen placed second in the 100-yard dash (13.79 seconds' against both schools. The 800-meter relay team, with April Arends. Sarah McKinney. McCall and Gergen won against Albion with a time of 1:58.72. as did the 3200-meter quartet of Cullen. Jennifer Blair. DeWin and Kortekaas. in 10:34. Taking seconds against Albion were Kathy Vos in the 800 meters, Gergen in the 100 and 200. Nicole Wood in the 3200. King in the shot and Katie Brandt in the high jump. The Hastings girls placed fourth in the Otsego Relays last Friday. Stevensville Lakeshore had 82 teams points to win it. followed by Delton with 73. Otsego 64. Hastings 63. Gull lake 43. Allegan 40. Plainwell 23 and Mattawan 4. Kortekaas set another school record, this time on the 1600-meter run with a winning 5:20 clocking. April Arends, DeWitt. Cullen and Kortekaas hooked up to win the special Bulldog Relay in 9:50. The discus relay, with Anger. Lydy and Sandy Hall, took second and the 800 relay, with Gergen. McKinney. McCall and Arends was third in 1:57.8. Fourths were earned by the shot put relay team of Anger. Lydy and King; the 1600 team of Endsley. Lori Maiville. DeWitt and Cullen; the sprint medley with Gergen, McKinney. Arends and Cullen; and the sprint relay with Gergen. McKinney. McCall and Arends. The Saxon girls will take a breather until next Tuesday, when they travel to Coldwater. Kris McCall, shown here in last year's Twin Valley Conference meet, won the long jump Tuesday against both Sturgis and Albion and ran a leg of the winning 800 relay quartet. Alison Gergen, shown here handing off to teammate Jody Stoffer in a meet last year, ran the anchor leg on the Saxons' winning 800-meter relay team Tuesday against Albion and she placed seond in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Delton's dominance in track continues Banner SPORTS The Delton boys' track team continues to Foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas in the last week has broken the school record in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Saxon boys' track team loses twice to league foes fhe Hastings boys' track team dropped both ends of a double dual meet Tuesday at home against Sturgis and Albion. The Saxons lost to Sturgis 87-52 and to Al­ bion 85-51. Winning twice for the day for the Saxons were Mark Lundquist and Ben Hughes. Lundquist hurled the shot put 46 feet even and look the discus with a throw 129-4. Hughes won the high jump with a leap of 6 feet even and the pole vault by going 12 feet even. Derek Freridge won the 100-meter dash against Sturgis in 11.73 seconds and the 400-meter relay team of Matt Kirkendall. Derek Chandler. Robert Wager and Luke Haywood checked in first against Albion at 47.7 seconds. The went 1-2 in the shot in both meets with Lundquist and Jason Shattuck and they swept the event against Albion. Finishing second in their events were Chandler in the 110-meter high hurdles; Nick Lewis in the high jump; Mark Neymieyer. 1600; Wager, long jump; David Solmes, discus; Freridge. 200; and Todd VanKampen in the 3200. Coach Paul Fulmer said Hughes' winning performance in the pole vault was particularly satisfying because his previous best was a full foot lower. Fulmer added that Chandler and Eric Benitez "are starling to look real good in both hurdle races.” The Saxons will have a week off before they travel to Coldwater next Tuesday for another Twin Valley Conference dual meet. Vikings 2nd in Wyoming coed relays Lakewood boy« and girls got together last Saturday and captured second place in the Wyoming Coed Relays. The Vikings came up with 96 team points, second only to Hudsonville Unity Christian's 114 in the eight-team field. Godwin Heights was third with 77. followed by Comstock Park with 57. Wyoming Rogen 51. Fruitport 31. KelloggsviUe 27 and Spring Lake 11 Lakewood collected four lint-place medals, one second, five thirds and four fourths. The Vikings scored al least one point and woo a Lakewood finishes 2nd in tennis tournament The Lakewood tennis team finished second last Saturday in the Battle Creek Pennfield tournament. The host school won the four-team competition with 20 points. Lakewood had 18. Jackson Northwest 14 and Albion 13. The Vikings had champions in three flights, one in singles and two in doubles. Chris Beard, at third singles won twice, a three-setter in the findls. taking the last game 6-4. Lance Endres and J.D. Scoville at first doubles won both matches in three sets, the last game 6-1 in the semifinals and 6-3 in the finals. At third doubles. Dan Kauffman and Jeremy Case woo in three sets in their first match and breezed 6-2,6-1 in the finals. Finishing third were Greg Haskin at first singles. Shane Bronson at No. 2 singles and the third doubles team of Kaleb Patrick and John Langham. Haskin won his consolation finale on a tie­ breaker in the second set. Bronson won 6-4 in the third set in the consolation finals, while Patrick and Langham won handily. 6-4,6-1. ■■■■■■■■I excited about the times and distances we had today (Saturday). A lot of people had their personal bests. Their times are starting to ■ » ■ comedown." The Lakewood girls the previous Tuesday dropped a 99-27 dual meet decision to Capital ■ ■■ M Guaranteed wawroofmg Metnoc PenrxxWv i aw m learoge P'otms H -it-inates Al: Your continuing support and encourage­ ment during the past meant so much to me few weeks have I m looking forward to serving you again in the very near future from my new location: 1420 W. Green Street LINDA K. ROBINSON. D.V.M. (Feel free to stop by and say hello dunng remodeling!) B B DRY - B B SYSTEM »i!S E® X >« Amrd Mi ■ ■ l-BOO-237-2379 B 3 (»U) MH1I1 A the school record. • A 2.000-meter relay team made up of Bob Kelley. Jennifer Nelson, Eckert and Kristi Warner, with a time of 5:43.56. Kelley ran 100 meters. Nelson 300, Eckert 1,000 and Warner 600. ■ A discus relay team with Erik Nielsen. Andy Crandall Laura Landes and Darcy Coppess Though they Finished second in the 1600meter relay. Crandall. Crawford. Eckert and Kristi Warner broke the school record with a clocking of 4:03.34. Lakewood girls' track coach Amy Kehnle said. "We scored more points than we did Iasi year, we were very competitive. We're very ■ WET ■ ■ BASEMENT? ■ ■I Everyone! medal in every event. The winning performances were by: • A 2,400-meter relay team, with Art Eckert, Deb Crawford and Kyle and Kristi Warner. ■ A 600-meter relay team of Rich Suntken, Bethany Raffler, Josh Hendenon and Crawford, with a time of 1:18.6. which lied ■ Circuit opponent Mason. Placing first were Raffler in the 110-yard high hurdles (18.25 seconds) and 330-yard meter intermediate hurdles (56.86 seconds), Landes in the discus (90 feet. 5 inches) and Heather Mitchell in the long jump '14 feet and 3/4 inches). Coppess was second in the discus with a season-best 77-10 and Landes was third in the shot put with a heave of 26-7. her best of the season. Other thirds were captured by Jennifer Nelson in the 330 and Stephanie Ehl in the 220. dominate area opponents. Fresh from two blowout victories last week and Friday night s championship performance in the Otsego Relays, the Panthers Monday afternoon blasted Parchment 132-5. the third straight time they have scored 100 or more points in a dual meet. The victory lifted Delton's overall season dual meet record lo 6-0. and 3-0 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Coach Fred Pessell's tbinclads swept most events Monday and took first in all of them but the open 400-meter run. Two-lime individual winners were Antonio Liceaga in the 1600-meier run (4:59.3) and the 3200-meter run (10:28) and Dave Skinner in the 100-meter high hurdles (15.3 seconds) and 300-rneter intermediate hurdles (41.9 seconds). Winning once in individual events were Rome Ferris In the shot put (47 feel. 7 1/2 inches); Jay Annen. discus. 138-3; Doug Tigcbelaar, high jump. 6-2; Brian Smith, long jump. 18-4 1/2: Zack Moline, 100-meter dash, 11.7 seconds: Don Ash. 200-meter dash, 23.8 seconds; and Jeff Taylor, 800-meter run. 2:08.6. The 400- and 800-meter relay teams, made up of Ash, Skinner. Tigcbelaar and Moline twice captured firsts, in 46.6 seconds and 1:37.6. respectively. Annen. Taylor. Liceaga and Sieve Leppard combined efforts to win the 3200 relay in 9:25.6 and Annen Dave Atkinson. Chad Lentz and Taylor won the 1600 relay in 3:56.9. The Panthers will be boat for the Delton relays al Galeshurg-Augsuta Friday and they will be at home next Monday against another KVA rival. Kalamazoo Hackett. Saxon golfers 7th again At least the Hastings girls* varsity golf team is showing consistency. The Saxons girls once again finished seventh in an eight-team Twin Valley jam­ boree Monday at Coldwater. They had placed seventh in earlier meets this season at home and at Albion's course. Hastings recorded a 269 score. 20 strokes better than eighth-place Albion. Hillsdale won it with a 215. host Coldwater had a 220. Battle Creek Harper Creek a 226. Sturgis 227. Mar­ shall 236 and Bank Creek Lakeview a 251. Angie Fruin carded a 62 in nine holes to lead Hastings. Shellie Schantz had a 66. Laura Koons a 69 and Colleen Loftus a 72. The previous Saturday the Saxons took part in the Jenison Invitational, where they also Saxon softball, baseball teams are rained out The Hastings softball and baseball teams both were rained out of btiigames with Mar­ shall Tuesday. Both Saxon teams arc coming off solid weekend performances in tournaments. The baseball team lost 3-2 to a host Dowagiac team that was listed honorable mention in Class B statewide polls, but then came back to beat Mattawan 6-0 in the con­ solation game. The Saxons lost to Dowagiac in the bottom of the seventh. The) bounced back in the se­ cond game behind a three-hit shutout by Jesse Lyons. The softball team won the Caledonia tour­ nament in a couple of one-run ballgames. 2-1 over Middleville and 4-3 over a Caledonia ballclub that entered the game with a 10-4 record. Sophomore Amanda Jennings was the win­ ning pitcher in both contests. Katie Murphy and Michelle Bechler drove in the winning runs. The Saxon softballers finished last Satur­ day’s tourney with a 3-5 record for the season overall. Both the softball and baseball teams will be home today against Hillsdale and they will compete in the Gull Lake tournament Saturday. placed seventh among eight teams with an 18-hok score of 499. Saxon scoring in the 18-hok competition was led by Kelli Cruttenden with a 117. Laura Koons had a 122 and Shelly Schantz and Kelly Bell graph both checked in with a 130. Angie Fruin was one stroke back at 131. Grandville won the tournament with a fine 357. Jenison had a 378, Traverse City 397, Lowell 406, Spring Lake 410, Forest Hills Northern 478 and Greenvilk finished eighth at 508. The next Twin Valley jamboree will be at Harper Creek Monday. * • Bowling Scores • Thursday A.M. Hummers 80-44; Question Marks 74-50; Algonquin Farm 71-53; Something Simple 7016-5316; Weltons 63-61; Leftovers 6216-6116; Marys 60-64; Slow Pokes 5816-6516; Boskys 58-66; Valley Realty 56-68; Varneys 54V6-69V6; Nashville Chiropractic Clinic 36-88. Good Gaines and Series • F. Ruthruff 199-522; M. Atkinson 195-509; O. Gilions 156-460; P. Fisher 185-460; J. Mead 169-449; M. Dull 162-447; N. Hununel 155-433; K. Mizer 148-429; S. Lambert 160-428; A. Welton 153-426; B. Norris 179-417; Appelman 141-413; L. Johnson 155-412; L Williams 149-408; J. McMillon 189; B. Johnson 179; P. Hamilton 167; A. Alkn 162; I. Ruthruff 159; P. Godbey 158; B. Moore 142. J. Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 6, 1993 — Page 11 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Hewitt joins Hastings Savings & Loan Todd A Harding, president of Hastings Savings & Loan. has announced the appoint ment of Mark Hewitt as a loan officer. Hewitt's responsibilities will include all aspects of lending, but will focus prin. Tily on home loans Though based at the main office, he will serve as a ‘mobile” loan officer traveling to realtor offices, customer's homes, and businesses to sene the financial needs of the communit) Hastings Savings & Loan founded in 1924. is a major provider of home financing for Barry County and the surrounding area Prior to joining the staff of Hastings Sav­ ings & Loan. Hewitt has been with Miller Real Estate for the past four years as a sales associate. In the years spent with Miller Real Estate, he attained his G.R I degree and specialized in residential properties His involvement with real estate should pro- The Good News Club membres and guests get a mule cart ride at the last meeting of the year. The mules and cart are owned and driven by Phil By­ ington and his wife. Peggy. The CkmxJ News Club, presented at Woodland Elementary School for 12 weeks this spring, ended last week with several special treats for those of the 23 children enrolled who attended the last meeting. The club has been meeting each Wednesday after school and is led by Dorothy Schaibly and Barbara Swift. Karen Byington came and painted faces for the children and they played pm the tail on the donkey to get them in the mood for a mule cart ride through Woodland Village Park after the meeting The indoors pan of the meeting ended with a pmata full of candy, pop and popcorn. Julie Bowerman. Kaysie Cox. Jason Dufon. Dnsta Ely. Scotty Hayes. Kenny Kruger. Sheena Kruger. Megan McCain. Jessica Remmen. Angie Stowell. Whitney White. Jenny Kramer. Nicholas Rochelle and Vanessa Doak were the Good New Club members who got the mule cart rides. Karen By ington brought her children. Kala. Summer and Lvei. and her sister-in-law. Pen­ ny Lorenz, also brought her children. These children are the grandchildren of Phil and Peggy Byington, who provided the ride. The Byington three also are the grandchilren of Dorothy Schaibly. Schaiblv cleaned up the park after the mules left. Shirley Kilmer, secretary of the Woodland School Alumni Association, has requested that anyone who has a current address for the following please to contact her at 367-4031. The needed addresses are for Marion Hay ner Blackford. Class of 1938; Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Duits. Class of 1951. and Hans Othmer. Class of 1961. The invitations to the annual banquet for these persons have been returned by the post office. Galen Kilmer. Woodland Township Fire Chief, has announced that the fire department will not issue any fire permits until May 16. in keeping with a Michigan Department of Natural Resources ban on open burning for that period. After May 16. residents can apply again to the Woodland Township Fire Department at the township building for a burning permit. Setting a fire outside without a permit is ilat any time Kilmer also said the spring is the traditional time when conditions are favorable for the formation of weather systems that can spawn tornadoes As in former years, when the Na­ tional Weather Bureau issues a tornado warn­ ing for the Woodland area, the fire whistle will be blown for three minutes. There will not be a signal when the warning is over. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted. A tornado watch means condi­ tions exist that could form a tornado. If the conditions seem bad during a watch, it would be advisable to take cover. A tornado warning announces the time to lake immediate cover. In the center of the basement, preferably under something heavy such a work bench or under a stairway , is the safest location. If a perron doesn't have a basement, a closet or interior room of the house offers the best protection Always get away from windows. The Woodland Township Board received reports from the new cemetery sexton, fire department, the police, the library and the ambulance at its meeting Monday evening. It was reported that all 911 tones into the township for both fire department and am­ bulance personnel now are working The fire department had one fire before the meeting in April, and that was the Monday afternoon before the meeting. There was a grass fire at the Othmer farm and Anncmane got her hair singed before fire department per­ sonnel got her away from the flames. Since he Started as Woodland Township cemetery sexton in March. Jim Wickham has cleaned out all the leaves, removed dead trees and branches, had the maintenance building remodeled with new siding, soffits, gutters and locks at Woodland Memorial Park, and cleaned and graded the roadside on the pro­ perty to the north of the cemetery. owned for the township for eventual cemetery expansion Wickham is being assisted by Kin Foreman and Vem Newton Ron France did the work on the building under a contract with the Township Board By Memorial Day. Wickham and the board hope to have the old outhouse painted and spruced up and the rest of the cemetery in lop condition The board also agreed io pay to have several stumps chipped out and removed before the holiday. Wickham reported to the board that he and his crew also had cleaned the old Meyers Cemetery on M-50. and he was concerned that some old tombstones had broken off and had been moved aside for mowing. Now no one now knows where they belong. He sug­ gested several plans for mounting these old stones somewhere in the tiny cemetery so they could be preserved and read. Wickham has been the Woodland rural mail carrier for 18 years. Kilmer handed out information about tor­ nado warnings and spring trash burning, which is banned until mid-May. The new police car has arrived and will be in service as soon as the legally required lights and siren have been installed Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance has ordered a new vehicle that will be fully equipped and in service in a few weeks. The ambulance, which has been used since the service began in Woodland in October. 1991. was rebuilt after previously being used and will be used as a backup. The crews made 36 runs in April, including two assists to other services and three non-transports. The board voted to purchase gravel for maintaining roads during the coming year. Earl Engle donated a new book. “The Novel” by James Michener. to the library last week. Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening in the Lions Den. Clay Martz and Mike Vrubel of Mueller Bean Company presented a program about pesticides per­ sistence and the dangers of using pesticides in­ discriminately. There were 14 people at the meeting. Woodland Lions participates in nation-wide White Cane Days last week, with members standing tn front of the bank and the Woodland Centre all day Friday and Saturday to sell white canes. This annual drive generates funds for Lions Club projects to benefit blind people. Doreen Shoemaker had surgery in April and is now getting out and around again. A brass ensemble of Lakewood High School music students. Greg MacKenzie and Brian Rush on trumpets. Mark Cunningham playing tuba. Phil Welch with trombone and Derek Rishcl playing baritone horn, were special guests at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. These boys got together and learned Sonata No. I by Johann Pezel and played it at the Michigan State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival at Central Michigan University. They won a first division rating, and since then have played at Sunfield United Methodist Church as well as Lakewood Methodist. Later this month they will play at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Matt Stowell celebrated his eighth birthday last week. His mother took him and his guests. Brian Stowell. Andrew. Ashley and Jason Coplin and Andrew and Michael Booi to the Ionia School swimming pool. When they returned to the Stowell home for gift opening, ice cream and cake. Matt’s grandparents. Russell and Margaret Stowell, were there to help celebrate the event. During the party, his other grandparents. Dr. Jack and Helen Tromp. telephoned him to say "Happy Birthday” from Savannah. Ga.. where they were vacationing. A party called ‘Pig Mania” with a piggy theme was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. This was the last meeting of the Sunday evening classes for children through sixth grade this school year. The children had been collecting money through the term to buy a pig for the heifer project. Pigs-in-a-blanket, curly fried potatoes and pork and beans were served for supper. The tables were decorated with pig place mats and little pink pigs and pink pig “pigatas.” made by the sixth-grade class, were broken by each class at the close of the evening. The “pigatas” were filled with candy provided by Dennis Cook of Cook Pharmacy in Lake Odessa. Roy and Virginia Roberts got back from Florida last week. Lloyd and Caroline Brecheisen are ex­ pected home from Lakeland. Fla., where they have spent the winter this week. Lloyd en­ joyed coaching the Tigers from the bleachers dunng their spring season. Jackie Brodbeck Meade of Marshall is recovering from back surgery Catherine Lucas and her mother. Catherine Pyle, drove to Marshall and visited the home of Evelyn Lucas McClay recently. Later they and McClay had dinner at Turkeyville. Hastings District study committee work underway A group of interested area citizens are busy studying the possibility of establishing a historic district in Hastings. This group of six people. Peg Peurach. Patricia Markle. Rick Zwiemikowski. Esther Walton. Ann Devroy and Patrick Vaughan, was appointed by Mayor Mary Lou Gray to research the interest and feasibility of developing this district. The intent and purpose of a Historic District is to: • Safeguard the heritage of historic proper­ ties within the city which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political and ar­ chitectural history. • Stabilize and improve property values within the historic district. • Foster civic beauty and pride. • Strengthen the local economy . • Recommend the establishment, creation and promotion of the historic district for the education, pleasure and welfare of the residents of the city and Michigan. • Encourage property owners and residents to participate in preservation activities. A group of more than 25 area citizens are taking pictures of and doing research on each house in the area being studied. Anyone who lives in one of the historic homes on West Green Street or South Jeffer­ son (to South Street) or South Church Street (to Clinton Street) and would like to do the research on the house can call Peg Peurach at 945-3817 or Esther Walton at 945-9314. Anyone who has historic information about any of the houses or would like to participate is encouraged to contact the committee at the above numbers. Legal Notices NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 93-21140-NC tn the matter of Yvonne Irene Pelfrey. Social Security Number 375-64-6513. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, Moy 20. 1993 ot 10:15 a.m., in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Yvonne Irene Pelfrey to Bobbie Jo Pelfrey. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. April 28. 1993 Yvonne Irene Pelfrey 2905 S. Charlton Pork Rd.. Lot fl (5/6) Hostings. Ml 49058 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having bwn mod* in th* condition of a certain real estate mortgage mod* and executed on August 29. 1990. by IRA NATHANIEL STRICKLIN, also known os Ira Nathaniel Strickland, a married man. os mortgagor, to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES. INC., on Indiana Corporation, as mor­ tgage*. and recorded on August 30. 1990, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, in Lib*r 504 of mortgages on pog* 770. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice $54,849.75 for principal ond $2,277.83 for interest ond no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by th* mortgage. and th* power of sol* in th* mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 10. 1993. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of soid day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, in the State of Michigan, the lands ond premises describ­ ed in said mortgage will b* offered for sol* ond sold to th* highest bidder at public sol*, for th* purpose of satisfying th* amount du* ond unpaid upon th* mortgog* together with th* legal costs and charges of sal*, including th* statutory at­ torney fee. The premises to be sold at said sol* ar* situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan ond or* described as follows: That port of Lot 1 of ARNOLD S PLAT, according to th* recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on Page 27. Barry County Records describ­ ed as Commencing ot the Northeasterly comer of said Lot 1. thence running thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly line of said Lot. SO feet for the place of beginning, thenc* South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along th* Easterly line of said lot 50 feet thenc* Southwesterly to a point in the Westerly line of soid lot. South 44 degrees 24 minutes East 100 feet from th* Northwesterly cor­ ner of soid lot. thence North 44 degrees 24 minutes West along th* Westerly lin* of sotd lot 50 feet, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the dote of sol* Dated: Moy 4. 1993 HUMBARGER I ZEBELL P C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By David L. Zeb* 11 810 Comerico Building Battle Creek. Ml 49017 (6/3) Telephone: (616)962 7585 Marriage Licenses James hdd Haffendcn. Hastings and Margaret Louise Burroughs. Delton Gan Allen Black. Plainwell and Lynolle Jean Falor. Plainwell Christopher Paul Nicolai. Delton and Michelle Denise Roush. Delton Duane Phillip Williams. Middleville and Tina Marie Tichclaar. Middleville NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE vc to be a valuable asset in his new position. Harding said Hewitt comes to Hastings Savings & Loan with a commitment to communit) involve­ ment He has served tour years on the ex­ ecutive board tor the Barn. Eaton Board of Realtors, which included two years as director and one year as vice president and was serv­ ing as president He has also been a member of the Hastings Jaycees since 1989. serving as membership director, membership vice presi­ dent and as their 53rd president Most recent­ ly. the Hastings chapter was recognized as the top chapter in Michigan for the third quarter, by the Michigan Jaycees Other involvements include membership on the Economic Development Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, past membership on the Fund-raising Committee of Hastings Summerfest, and assisting the Fund-raising committee for the most recent improvements to Pennock Hospital Hew itt is a life-long resident of the Hastings area, and lives with his wife. Cathy. just out­ side of Hastings. His bobbies include hunting, fishing and “the great outdoors.” Hewitt said. “Being in the real estate business for a number of years. I’m familiar with the wants and needs of the borrower. I think of myself as a problem solver and will Mark Hewitt do my best to help individuals attain their goal of home ownership. I’m looking forward to being part of the Hastings Savings & Loan. FA. team and assisting the Hastings Savings & Loan in achieving institution goals." NOTICE of LAST DAY of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of the LAST DAY of REGISTRATION off the QUALIFIED ELECTORS of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides...” To The Qualified Elector* Of Said School District: The atoctfoa to being heM to vote on the foSewing: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: COLIN CRUTTENDEN (Four (4) Year Term) Also any Proposition that may be submitted i. proposition to levy authorized mhxaoe rate Shall the authorized rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be approved for levy in 1993 without regard to reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution of 1963? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk (s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 14,1993 is May 17,1993. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City In which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Dated May 6, 1993 Patricia l endsley Secretary, Board of Education LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of LAST DAY of REGISTRATION of the ELECTORS of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES of BARRY and ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14,1993. 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 14, 1993, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17,1993, 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. SALLY A. ADAMS Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 6. 1993 Top Ten Hastings students honored at Rotary convocation Hastings High School’s lop 10 students were recognized by the Hastings Rotary Club at its annual Rotary Honors Convoca­ tion Monday. The accomplishments of the young people were read, and each was presented with a hook of their choice. The honored students are: David Andras, Michelle Bechler, Tom Brighton. Kitt Car­ penter. Kristen McCall. Tony Snow. David Sclmes. Lisa Storms. Kathleen Sue Vos and Anthony Williams. David Andrus, son of C.iarles and Mary Andras, lists school activities as Key Club. Interact Club. Varsity Club. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. National Honor Society. Academic Pin and Letter, student council for four years, senior class president. Exchange Club Student of Ihe Month, academic top ten, drum major for two years, and soccer vanity captain. Andrus was a Y-camp counselor, and plans to attend Kalamazoo College. His goals are to practice in the medical field, and to be happy. Michelle Bechler is the daughter of Tim and Marese Bechler. During her high school career, she was president of the Junior Ex­ change Club, took part in Earth Day As­ Honored for leadership qualities in their high schools years, the Hastings top ten students, and their parents were recognized by the Rotary. They are (first row. from left to right) David Solmes. Lisa Storms, Kathleen Vos. Anthony Williams. (second row) David and Joan Solmes. Dave and Debbie Storms, Jack and Carol Vos, Jim and Mary Williams and Renae and Mark Feldpausch sembly. was a member of the marching, symphonic and pep band for four yean, jazz band for three years, performed in the school musical for two yean, was Exchange Club Student of the Month, fellowship of Chris­ tian Athletes for two yean and Positive Peen for two yean, a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society. National Honor Soci­ ety Elementary Tutor, received fint division ratings at District Solo and Ensemble for three years, and second division rating one year, received a fint and second division rat­ ing at the state Solo and Ensemble, and played softball for four yean. In her community. Bechler has performed in church dramas and skits, served on the church puppet team ministry for four yean. Vacation Bible School for three years, took two mission trips and served on the First Baptist youth group Teen Council for two yean. She plans to attend Calvin College, ma­ joring in social work or child psychology. Tom Brighton, son of Tom and Diane Brighton, was in concert, marching and pep bands for four yean, the Quiz Bowl for four yean. National Honor Society for two. played soccer, and tennis and wrestled for four years, and earned a band letter, an aca­ demic letter and 10 vanity letten. Ik has been a member ot St. Rose Parish and Church Youth Group and helped with various YMCA sports clinics during the summen. Brighton will attend Western Michigan University or Hope College for a degree in secondary education with a math major, to enable him to teach math at the middle or high school level. He would also like to coach. His goal is to be able to give back some of the good things that the Hastings schools and community have given him by setting high goals for himself and working hard to Each of the Hastings top ten students received a book ot their choice at the Rotary Honors Convocation. The students and their parents are (front row. left to right) Michelle Bechler. Tom Brighton, Kit Carpenter, Kristen McCall, (second row) Tim Bechler, Tom and Diane Brighton, Ann and Keith Carpenter, Sally McCall and Robert Snow. Not pictured is David Andrus. "Young Artists" book signing reception held Stephanie Komandy autographs the book she wrote. 'The Dried Up Adventure," with her mother Patricia watching. Each fourth and fifth grade author had the change to sign their books, which will be placed in their classroom, the school library and the public library achieve them. Kilt Carpenter is the son of Keith and Ann Carpenter. During bls high school ca­ reer, he was in Youth in Government for four years. Business Professionals of Amer­ ica. the Drama Club for four years, the school play for four. Literary Magazine co­ editor for three years. National Honor Soci­ ety for three. National Merit Commended Student. Semifinalist and Finalist: Science Olympian regional medalist for four years. Business Olympics regional medalist for two. Quiz Bowl for two years, the Spanish Club for two years. Citizen's Bee for two. Operation Bentley. Boys State and earned an Academic letter and Pin. In the community. Carpenter was a mem­ ber of the St. Rose Church Youth Group. Positive Peers/Jusl Say No. National Honor Society tutor. Open House volunteer and spaghetti supper mime. He hopes to attend Albion or Kalamazoo College and major in political science/business with concentrations in Span­ ish and English. Future plans include Inter­ national politics, corporate law and business administration. His goals are to be elected to political office, and argue a case before the Supreme Court and win. Kristin McCall, daughter of Mike and Sally McCall was a member of the National Honor Society for two years, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for four yean, treasurer. Varsity club for three and Positive Peers. In band, she played oboe and alto sax. Sports activities included basketball tor four years, captain for one, and varsity track. McCall coached four- to nine-year-olds in the YMCA girls basketball program, and was YMCA men's basketball employee for two. She plans to attend the University of Michigan College of Engineering for a ca­ reer in environmental engineering. Her goal is to gel a good job after college as an envi­ ronmental engineer. Tony Snow, is the son of Robert and Yung Snow. Snow's school activities In­ clude four yean in the Key Club, student of the month two years. Quiz Bowl for two years. National Honor Society tor two yean. International Club, prom committee. Interact Club for two years, travel club tor two. Varsity Club for three, freshman and junior varsity basketball, varsity golf. Academic Letter and Pin. being named to Academic and Athletic All-Conference, and a regional medalist in golf. He wu on the Environmental Studies cleanup committee and worked for the YMCA. Snow plans to attend the Univer­ sity of Michigan and enter the business or law field. His goal is to be successful and happy In whatever he does, and be a produc­ tive member of society. David Solmes. the son of David and Joan Solmes. wu the Travel Club vice president for two years, and involved with Students Against Drunk Driving, symphonic band for three years, jazz band for three years, track for four years, freshman and junior varsity football. He wu an Exchange Club Student of the Month. Solmes plans to attend Western Michigan University for a degree in aviation technol­ ogy. He hopes to be a professional pilot. Lisa Storms Is Ihe daughter of Dave and Debbk Storms. She hu been Youth In Government president. International Club vice president for two years, secretary/treasurer for one, in the Drama Club, jazz band. Solo and Ensemble, 1992 Girls See TOP TEN continued Page 13 "Young Authors* are congratulated by Pleasantview Principal Jo Stebbins. Fourth and fifth graders in the Hastings Area School System had special instruction this year from author Elizabeth Kerlikowske on how to become an author. Their teachers then followed up and helped the students complete their books. The program is funded by a grant from the "Creative Writers in Schools' through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Punch and cookies were served at the "Young Authors" reception, where the students and Elizabeth Kelikowske chatted in a social setting. Teachers Judy Tuttle, Amy Duer, Larry Gibson and Beth Stevens coordinated the programs in the elementary schools, and Jo Stebbins coordinated it district wide. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 6, 1993 — Page 13 Wes Robinson retires from Charlton Park Board by Jean Gallup Staff Writer After 12 years of service. Wes Robinson has stepped down as a trustee of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, which oversees Charlton Park. Robinson said the lime he spent helping guide Historic Charlton Park was fulfilling, but after being on the board for a dozen years, it was time to let someone else help with the planning for the park. He also was a volunteer at the park for 15 years. Robinson is a trustee on the Johnstown Township Board, as well as a vestry mem­ ber of his church. Adding the demands of his job to his other activities, Robinson had little time left for himself, he said. He said he has "very strong feeling about being a park volunteer; it makes you a bet­ ter board member. I am very proud and honored to have served on this board." Serving with all the past and present board members has helped him grow and become a better person. Robinson said, and the friendships that he made at Charlton Park will be treasured as long as he lives. "Sad to say. I never knew Irving Charl­ ton. but I did know Frank Walsh (former park director) and 1 would like to dedicate my time served on the board to both of them. To Irving for his drcam. and to Frank for bringing it along as far as he did,M Robinson said. The decision to leave the board last month was not an easy one. and took quite some time to come to. but with his other obligations. Robinson said it was belter to let another sit on the board. "Wes was on two very active committees in addition to sitting on the board," said park Director Diane Smith. "He did a great job; he represented the citizens of Barry County very well." she said. With the special insight he gained as a volunteer, Wes could see problems that might come up on a personal basis as well as keeping an eye on the "big picture," Smith continued. "h*s unfortunate that his time constraints prevent him from continuing; he will be missed." Robinson credited Smith with efficient management of the park. "1 have enjoyed working with Diane and think she does a great job with everything that she has to do. It’s been fun watching the park grow under her direction. "Resigning is a very difficult thing to do; maybe I will be back someday," Robinson said. Hastings Quiz Bowl team 3rd in league The Hastings High School Quiz Bowl team traveled to Albion for this year’s Academic Quiz Bowl Championship April 27. Having won the local high school tourna­ ment earlier, the “Untouchables” represented Hastings well to bring home a third place standing among ail the Twin Valley conference schools. Seniors Kitt Carpenter. Jenny Parker and Dan Styf capped their high school careers with a fine showing and frequently aggressive play. Sophomore Erin Parker, who has been a reliable player all year and filled in for the ab­ sent team captain in the local high school finals just weeks ago. proved herself once again in the academic domain. The team’s fifth player. Kris McCall, was unable to attend the match. The Saxons' first match proved to be a solid win against Springport, which was called in for Coldwater, not attending this year. All seven other Twin Valle> schools were pre­ sent. The second match was against Lakeview. The Saxons trailed in the first half and made an exciting comeback in the second half, only to be narrowly edged out at the end. In third round competition against Albion, the Saxons progressed on an even par early in the game, only to gain momentum and win the match. The tournament was won by Harper Creek, with the second position going to Lakeview. TOP TEN continued from page 12 State. Quiz Bowl. Exchange Club Youth of the Month. Humanities, marching and con­ cert band, the school musical for three years. Positive Peers, and fifth grade camp coun­ selor. In her community activities. Storms was a YMCA playground counselor for three years. YMCA camp counselor, Barry County Corporate Olympics. YMCA family fun night craft supervisor and a member of her church youth group. She was pan of a recent missionary trip to Mexico, and works one hour a day with a physical therapist for the experience. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University for a degree in physical therapy. Her goal is to be happy. Kathleen Vos. the daughter of Jack and Carol Vos was in Interact for two years. Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two. Varsity Club for two. Positive Peers for three. National Honor Society. Academic Quiz Bowl. Girls cross country and track for four years, jazz band. Student of the Month for three years. Exchange Cub Youth of the Month. Junior Exchange Cub, Twin Valley AU Conference Athlete or two, MVP for two years, track letters for three, cross coun­ try letter for four, and was in the Academic top ten. Vos was a member of the Gun Lake Community Church Youth Group for three years, first Presbyterian Church mission trip for four years, Michigan State Band and Or­ chestra Association's All Star Band for 1993. She plans to attend Hope College for a career in mass media communications. She would like to have a family, and get a job dealing with mass media communica- Time management workshop is May 27 A special workshop on time management is scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The workshop, co-sponsored by Bill Camp­ bell and the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, will focus on ‘Time Mastery: How to Live the Time of Your Life.’* Panicpants can learn skills to reduce the stress of the urgent and allow ‘ goal-getting” satisfaction. Campbell, president of the institute of In­ novative Instruction, will serve as workshop leader. He is a seasoned professional in employer-employee relations, the design and delivery of personal and professional develop­ ment programs and has led many seminars and courses in the creation and execution of creative communications. Campbell has experience as manager of employee and community relations at Honeywell, as personnel supervisor with Monsanto and as a manager of member ser­ vices with the American Association of In­ dustrial Management, all in Massachusetts. He is a native of New England, a Norwich University graduate and a Vietnam War veteran. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is required. To register, call the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross office at 116 E. StateSi or call 945-3122 Cost of the workshop is S45 for each par­ ticipant. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross. The Barry Coun.. chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry County United Way. lions. Anthony Williams is the son of Renae and Mark Feldpausch and Jim and Mary Williams. During his school years, he was active in the Varsity Club for two years. Key Club for three. Interact for two. Posi­ tive Peers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes for two. Student Council president for two years, choir for four years. Student Forum, schools musicals, DAR Good Citizen Award, Exchange Club Youth of the Month, prom committee. Homecoming court, fifth grade camp counselor, and wrestled and played golf. In the community, Williams was in the Episcopal Youth Group, St. Rose Youth Group, YMCA junior gold instructor, member of "Four on the Floor" quartet, and a DJ. for high school and middle school dances. He plans to attend Central Michigan Uni­ versity for a career in broadcasting and music performance. He hopes to work for a major TV network or own a radio station with occasional work in the voice/music department NEWS NEWS NEWS Fullerton to teach in Bulgaria Prof. Hugh Fullerton, former publisher of the Hastings Banner, has been appointed to the faculty of the American University in Bulgaria at Blagoevgrad. Bulgaria. Fullerton will join a faculty of three other experienced American journalism professors. Their task is to train university students to work in the Bulgarian media at a time those media are making the transition to a western­ style free press. The American University in Bulgaria is a two-year-old institution established with the help of the University of Maine. The faculty is mainly American, with some Bulgarian and British professors. It is the first Americanaffiliated university in Eastern Europe. The fast-growing university currently offers majors in the seven academic fields. All in­ struction is in English. Though a majority of the students arc Bulgarian, other European countries also are represented in the student body. Fullerton has been teaching mass com­ munications for two years at Emory and Henry College, a liberal arts college in Emory. Va. Prior to that he was an associate professor of communications for five years at the University of North Florida. Jacksonville. He also was a part-time copy editor for the Florida Times-Union. He started his teaching career at Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo, after a 20-year career in newspapers and magazines. Fullerton taught in the English Department of WMU from 1982 to &M6, when he moved to Jacksonville. From 1974 to 1985. he published community newspapers in south central Michigan, including papers in Hastings. Galesburg. Richland. Bellevue and Leslie. He has also been a copy editor for the Detroit Free Press. He lived in Hastings from 1974 to 1986. He is working to complete his doctoral dissertation at the University of Florida. Gainesville. His research field is the economics of new media technologies. Fullerton said. ‘‘I am excited at the pro­ spect of helping to build a free press in Eastern Europe. These students are very bright, and AUBG is trying to instill the ethics and techniques we expect to find m the press in the Western democracies.” Fullerton expects to move to Bulgaria in Ju­ ly of this year. Ben Marks, president ot the Michigan Municipal League, received a sweatshirt with a map ot Hastings on it from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray at the MML Region 2 annual meeting. Gray was given a plaque commemorating her service as a MML officer. MML, continued from page 1 as president of the Michigan Mayors' Association expires as well. The league meets three times a year, which includes an annual convention attended by all the MML members in Michigan. The league acts as a discussion forum and information exchange for officials from 534 cities and villages around the state. It's made up of seven regions. Region II encompasses 14 counties, including Barry. The annual meeting Wednesday, held at the Fint Presbyterian Church, included in­ formation sessions on cable television, con­ taminated industrial sites, historic districts, current legislation, and a tour of the Hast­ BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Our Mother's Day Crown Chocolatier Keepsake Tin HASTINGS SUNDAY 1:00 & 3:30 st Charlton Park Sponsored by... Charlton Park and Exchange Club of Hastings Tickets: $5 Advance $6 at The Show CHILDREN 2 & UNDER ADMITTED FREE! Charlton Park & WBCH 945-9551 OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7: Fri. 9-8: Sat. 9-5:30 • CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the last day to file nominating petitions for the November 2, 1993, Odd Year General Election in the City of Hastings, Michigan is Tuesday, May 11, 1993 at 4:00 p.m. The following offices are to be filled at the election: Sealed proposals for Site Construction, Site Electrical & Irrigation System, and Landscape Planting of the Streetscape Improvements in Hastings. Michigan, for the Downtown Developmsnt Authority will be received at the Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058, Attn.: Mr. Jeff Mansfield. Director of Public Services, until 2:00 p.m.. local time, Tuesday, May 18, 1993, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid documents shall be available for examination at the Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids, 4461 Cascade Road, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 and at F.W. Dodge, Division of McGraw Hill, 2920 Fuller N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505. Bid documents will be available for distribution at M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group. Inc., Landscape Architects. Architects and Downtown Planners, 529 Greenwood Avenue. S.E., East Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506; and at the Office of Mr. Jeff Mansfield, Director of Pub'ic Services, City of Hastings. 102 S Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058; all between the hours of 8:30 a.m, and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities and accept any bid in their own best interest. • One aiderman from each ward for a 4 year term • Two members of the Board of Review • 4 year terms • Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer ■ 2 year terms Sharon Vickery, City Clerk For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Advance Tickets 110 W. State St. Hastings members at large and instead have them elected by district. City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority S treat scape Project Franzen Bros. Available in Hastings at: Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Marks warned the 125 mayors, city council members and village officials attending that they should spend more time lobbying for their concerns in Lansing. "Our cities are in great danger of losing their home rule," he said, citing a recent bill introduced in the state legislature that would require Detroit to give up electing council INVITATION TO BID MAY 30 How sweet it is! the regular session. Ben Marks, president of the MML, spoke during the annual meeting's luncheon. George Goodman, executive director of the Michigan Municipal League, received a key to the city and an official Hastings sweatshirt from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray during the Michigan Municipal League's annual meeting, held in Hastings this year for the first time. of...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings ings industrial incubator. About 125 people attended. A special session for municipal at­ torneys was held at the County Seat after Workers' Compensation Riverbottom Pottery Spring Sale Days Fri. & Sat., April 30 & May 1 & May 7 & 8 • 10 am-7 pm All Days Original Designs by Lori & Bevin Dunn in Stoneware, Porcelain & Jewelry • Mugs • Oil Lanterns Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. • Angels • Sculptures • New Southwest Designs Radio, in Middleville & Suede Jewelry • And More at: Pastoors, in Delton at: — Greet Gifts for Mom, Grads & Brides — Felpausch, in Nashville at Carl’s Market. ELEPHANTS!! TIGERS!! ACROBATS!! CLOWNS!! Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We re only silent until you need us day Tlrh at our Home Studio Shop 101 Shriner St. tat S. Jefferson) Hastings Open Other Times by Calling 948-2933 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 6. 1993 Woman accused of killing her mother declared 'competent1 A Hickory Corners woman accused of killing her mother Iasi November has been Court News found competent to stand trial. Cheryl A. Jones. 25. had been examined at the Forensic Center in Ypsilanti lo determine her competency to stand trial and her slate of mind at the time of the alleged incident. Judge Richard M. Shuster said Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court that the center s report declared Jones was fit for trial and she could be held responsible for any criminal activity. Jones' attorney. David Dimmers, requested a date be scheduled so he make a motion for the court to appoint a psychiatrist lo examine Jones and give a second opinion on her menial state The motion date was set for May 26 and Jones' trial is scheduled to start Aug 9 . Jones was arrested Nov. 30 after police found the body of her mother. 53-year-old Mary Jones, in the trunk of her mother s car. An autopsy revealed that Jones had died of strangulation. A forensic pathologist who examined Mary Jones' body testified during a preliminary exam in District Court that marks on the body indicated Mary Jones had died after a struggle. The prosecution contends that other testimony made during the preliminary exam indicates Jones may have killed her mother while trying to rob her. Jones told police she and her mother had gotten into a physical argument over a haircut. Jones said she was attempting to render her mother unconscious temporarily when she accidentally choked her to death. Jones faces one count of open murder and one count of first-degree murder. The maximum sentence for both charges is life in prison. intercourse with a 4-year-old boy. Joseph L. Reese is charged with first- degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison, and with being a habitual offender. Reese pleaded not guilty to the charges. Reese is currently in jail for violating his probation. He was placed on probation in 1991 after being found guilty of two counts of larceny in a building. He violated probation when he pleaded no contest March 18 to a charge of assaulting a 13-year-old boy, a 90-day misdemeanor. 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Soper is charged with unlawfully driving away an automobile, a felony with a maximum prison sentence of five years, and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver s license, second offense, a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison. A May 13 pre-trial date was set. • A 56-year-old Delton man was given a delayed sentence and required to pay restitution on a charge of failing to inform the county Department of Social Services about $27,000 in income. Gary L. Kaiser is accused of illegally receiving more than $17,000 in welfare from the DSS over a three-year period, from 1985 to 1988. Kaiser will be placed on probation until his next hearing, which is scheduled for Oct. 28. He is required to pay $3,000 in cash and make payments of $125 a month until he reimburses the county for the money he took. If Kaiser does not violate his probation and if he makes his payments during the probation period, the charge against him could be withdrawn. If he violates his probation, he could be sentenced on the charge. Kaiser pleaded guilty lo the charge April 1 in exchange for dropping a charge of welfare fraud over $500. a felony punishable by up lo four years in prison. Kaiser told the court during his plea that he went on welfare after he lost his job at the Kalamazoo Blood Company in 1983. He said he did not report a $27,000 payment he received from the company after losing his job because he didn't know he had to. Kaiser's attorney. Bruce W. Gee, told the court before sentencing that the money from the company was a pension payoff that Kaiser did not understand he was going lo receive. Shuster called the Kaiser's probationary program "rather unusual." "We don't do it often, but in view of the unusual circumstances here, the court will... delay his sentencing." Shuster said • Hastings resident Larry L. Comp Jr., 22, pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking into a Dodge Caravan last November, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Comp pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for dropping a charge of receiving and concealing a stereo worth more than $100, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Comp told the court during his plea that he acted as a lookout for a group while they were breaking into the van. Sentencing was set for May 20. Two ambulances at war again by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Directon of the Lakewood Community Ambulance and the Lake Odessa Ambu­ lance services are set to meet this week lo talk about complaints against each other with the Project Medical Director of the Ionia County EMS system. At issue, said the director. Dr. Bryant Pierce, is ongoing complaints the two ser­ vices are sending him about the other's ser­ vice. Pierce has sent letters to both services formally notifying them that all complaints will be reviewed and that he wants a writ­ ten response from them. Pierce said he will meet with Betty Begerow, Lakewood's director, and Jeff Priest, Lake Odessa's director, to review the complaints by both ambulance service's personnel and set future protocols. "This is al the investigative stage right now. and I have not made any decisions." he said of the resolution of the complaints. What I intend to do is lo be able to get them lo understand what our expectations are: that is to work together and follow pro­ tocols. This can be considered "fair want­ ing." If. protocol is clearly not being followed after the meeting and the understanding that he is hopes will come from it. repri­ mands will be given, and further disci­ plinary action will be taken, he said. Pierce said he has received 18 com­ plaints about the Lakewood Community Ambulance. In his review, he said the first six were minor infractions with "no serious breach of medical care." Currently, be said he has about six com­ plaints concerning the I.ake Odessa Ambu­ lance service. All of the complaints he has received have been from one service or the other about its counterpart, he said. He said he has met with both directors in the past to get both sides of the complaints and put some to rest, but the lime has come for both services to agree on how they arc to do their jobs, and to "work more smoothly together." LABORERS WANTED"Must have drivers license and trans­ portation. Starting $4.50 an hour. 9454892._____________ the money paid by rental customers and destroying records of the transactions. • Caledonia resident Teresa L. Soper, 22, Verona School Alumni Reunion set for Aug. 21 The Battle Creek Verona School Alumni Reunion will be Aug. 21 from I to 5 p.m. at Verona School. The reunion, sponsored b> the 1933 Kindergarten and 1942 eighth grade graduating class, will have as guests of honor Leonard Convis, senior alumni 1912; Evelyn • Bice” Englehardt. teacher/principal; and Elizabeth Torongo. teacher. It will be an old-fashioned ice cream social “mixer.” and there will be a tour of the school. Admission will be one cake per family, presale tickets are S3 adults. $1 children. If tickets are obtained at the door. $4 adults. SI children. All profits will go to the school as a memorial from past alumni for a special gift to the school. Volunteers arc needed to help with selling tickets, distributing posters, getting door prizes, setting up and decorating, name tags and signing up. class table representatives, serving, and help with cleanup. Contact the following: Battle Creek area: Charlotte Forsythe Sawyer, secretary. 962-3194; Dorothy Wilbur Leonard. 964-7773: George Hollins. 963-1939. Barry County. Kalamazoo: Coral ColesWalker. 623-3417 and Joyce Wagner Flook. 629-9444 Treasurer is Paul Grindol. 664-4* ?8. 7847 Marsh Road. Plainwell. Mich 49080 Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! A firefighter goes up on the roof of the back of Faro's Pizza to try to douse flames, as smoke belches out a section of the building. Fire burns Lake O pizza parlor A fire that began in a refrigeration unit, burned along the partition and went up through the ceiling of the kitchen destroyed the Faro's Italian Pizza kitchen Sunday afternoon. May 2. The blaze, which occurred only hours before Faro's was to open for business Sunday, also gutted the back end of the apartment above it. The building was completely engulfed in smoke when Lake Odessa firefighters arrived at the scene around 1:30 p.m. No one was inside the business, owned by Penny Faust of Lake Odessa, at the lime of the blaze, and the occupants of the apartment also were away. The Lake Odessa Fire Department received help in fighting the fire from Clarksville. Freeport. Hastings and Woodland departments, the Ionia Sheriffs Department and the Lake Odessa Police. The stale fire marshal was on the scene of the main street fire early Monday morning conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze, according to Fire Chief Joe Dahms. "We feel confident that the fire started from a short in a wire." said Dahms. "Several residents in the village reported a power surge in the area around that time Sunday." Adgates Fun House, located next door to Faro's and the nearby C & R Cafe both have been closed because of smoke damage while cleanup has been going on. "We plan to open Friday or Saturday." Brent Adgatc said as he and others cleaned smoke damage and shampooed carpels on Wednesday. The shutdown is the second in less than four months for the C & R Cafe, which was closed for 10 days in February following an accident in which a car rammed the front of the building. "We've got a lot of cleaning to do." say Ron Cobb. The walls are being painted and a new ceiling put in. We're aiming for reopening Saturday, if possible." Carol Enz of Carol's Hair, the business located on the north side of Faro's, reported losing only one upstairs window. She has son* smoke problems, but "nothing serious." says Carol. "I just feel very fortunate that things were not damaged more." Police Beat Battle Creek woman hurt in collision HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a Battle Creek woman was injured in a car accident Monday. Officers said Larry M. Farrell, 44, of Hastings, was driving west on Boltwood Road at the State Street intersection when his pickup truck was hit in the side by a southbound car driven by Julie M. Gray, 27, of Hastings. Officers said Gray received a ticket for running a stop sign at the intersection. Gray's passenger, Norma J. Gray, 65, of Battle Creek, was injured in the collision and taken to Pennock Hospital and then transported by helicopter to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was listed in fair condition Wednesday. The accident occurred at 6:16 a.m. Burglars steal guns, cash in Assyria ASSYRIA TWP. — Burglars stole about $1,000 worth of items from a home on Huff Road April 18. troopers from the Slate Police post in Hastings said. Burglars broke into the home sometime between 6:20 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., troopers said. They believe burglars entered the home through a garage door. Troopers said there was no sign of forced entry into the home and they believe a spare key. normally kept in a back yard shed, was used to open the door. The key was missing after the incident, troopers said. Taken were three pistols, $430 in cash and other items. Hastings man hurt after hitting tree CASTLETON TWP. — A Hastings man was injured April 17 when he hit a tree with his pickup truck. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Michael J. Baker. 20, was driving west on Center Road near Cogswell Road at 12:32 a.m. when a deer ran in front of his truck, deputies said. Baker swerved to miss the deer, ran off the road and hit a tree. The force of the impact caused an engine block that was sitting in the bed of the pickup to slide forward and smash the rear of the cab. deputies said. Baker was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-05-13.pdf 1ee066f63b59654c601f5a3f03eff2d2 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH ST H*SIiM4. Mi 490M 1833 'Progress' honors one of 100 best See Special Section Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER Fine, jail sentence possible News Briefs tier hours 'socializing1 banned in County lots i Fremont visiting Hastings today On special program on “Issues in the Euthanasia Debate" will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday. May 23. al the Onmgevdle Baptist Church. 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south of Gun Lake. Mark Blocher, author of the book “Vital Signs." will talk about euthanasia, withdrawal of treatment, assisted suicide, death with dignity and the right to die. Fix more information, call 664-4377. Time workshop is postponed A special workshop on lime mwwge mem. originally scheduled for Thurs­ day. May 27. al the Hastings High School lecture hall, has been postponed indefinitely. The workshop, co-sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Croat, had Io be called off because of an illness in the family of the workshop leader. Bill Campbell, forcing him to leave the slate. The local chapter of the Red Cross will announce when the seminar will be rescheduled. For more information, call the chapter at 945-3122. Artrain to come to Lake Odessa The Lake Odessa Ans Commission will bring die Artrain and its exhibit of "The Romance of Transportation" to Lake Odessa Thursday through Sunday. May 20 to May 23. Artrain, the nation's only traveling museum in a train, is made up of con­ vened rail cars housing exhibition galleries and an artist's studio. It visits about 23 communities annually. Lake Odessa will be one of about 50 communities that will be host during the 1993 and 199* season "file Romance of Transportation: Vehicle and Voyage in American Art" features about 60 works from Michigan and regional collections. Included in the exhibit will be paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints depicting transportation forms ranging from bicycles to space ships Among the artists represented will be Andy Warhol, realist Thomas Han Ben­ ton. sculptor Claes Oldenburg. AfricanAmerican collage artist Romare Bearden, photographer Dorothea Lange and photorealisl Richard Estes. The exhibit will include hands-on displays, music and audio-visual programs. The Artrain will be located next to the fire station while in Lake Odessa. It will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. May 20 and 21; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. May 22, and from 11 am. to 7 p.m. Sun­ day. May 23. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* THURSDAY, MAY 13. 1993 VOLUME 139, NO 9 Program set on euthanasia See Page 12 See Page 2 Hastings hub I ic Linear, 121 S.Lhurch St. Hastings, Hl 49‘Jjd The City of Hastings will be host to Fremont officials today in the first half of the annual Mayor Exchange. Hastings officials will visit Fremont the following Thursday, May 20. After introductions, refreshments, a tour of City Hall and the annual flag­ raising ceremony. Mayor Ray Rathbun and his wife. Margaret, and the Fremont delegation will be taken on a lour of the industrial incubator. Also included for the day's events are a general lour of the city, lunch al the Hastings Country Club, a tour of Hastings Manufacturing, a ban­ quet at the County Seat Restaurant, entertainment and presentations. Saxons can't cash in on foe's mistakes Proposal A gets praised and panned The Central School Annex, built in 1893. has been a landmark in Hastings Open house to mark Central Annex's 100th The Central Elementary School Annex is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and an open house will take place Friday. May 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. When the Annex was built, the City of Hastings hod “graded" or “Union" schools where there were separate classes for each grade, plus a high school. This attracted many families to the Hastings Schools. Some rural families had homes in town where they would live during the school year so their children could attend school. As Hastings grew, two small one-room ward schools were built prior to 1890. During the 1890s the enrollment at the high school reached 172 students. There were two male teachers and six female teachers, all unmar­ ried, in the primary grades, four teachers in the grammar grades, and one teaching high school. The need for more classrooms prompted the second board, according to the Banner on May 21, 1891, “to build a new school building of six rooms, with an estimated cost of $6,500... the new building would be built on the same grounds as the Central Building " As with all school buildings, it was not built until there was an acute need for more classrooms. At that time the old Central Building held a grade school and high school. The "While Building." as it was known, as built in 1893 and opened for classes in the fall of 1893. It housed a kindergarten and first through sixth grades. The Central Building was used for the ninth through twelfth grades. The “White Building" was used for classes until about 1930. At this time, the Hastings School system included two Ward Schools with four rooms each, a new High School built in 1916, the new Central School built in 1931, and the “White Building." After the construction of the new Central Building, the “Whitt Building" dtx&wd in use. Little history was uncovered about the "While Building" for the period between the 1930s and 1950s. It is known that during World War II newspapers gathered from school paper drives were stored in the building. The money raised from the paper drives was used for the World War II Memorial at Johnson Field. The Saxon Cas­ tle. sponsored by the Hastings Youth Center was housed there from 1945 to 1947. The Barry County Normal held its teachers' program in the "White Building" from 1947 through 1957. Sometime between the years 1950 and 1957 the building was remodeled for elementary classrooms. Just prior to 1987 the building housed the Hastings Adult Education classes. It was once again remodeled in 1987 for much needed elementary classrooms. Its eight classrooms presently house two kindergarten, two second grade. three third grade, and one special education classrooms. Now. 100 years later, the continuing use of the “White Building” will be celebrated Fri­ day. May 14. The students at Central Elemen­ tary and, as it is now named, the “Annex" will participate in some special activities on that day. The public is welcome to visit the Annex on May 14th from 1 to 3 p.m. A display of pic­ tures will be on the main floor, however the public is welcome to tour the entire building. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Edilor Hinging out In the evening* <1 Barry County parking Iota and other county prop­ erty la no longer the "in" thing to do. Congregating, parking in vehicle* and Ut­ tering there alter business hour* may result in a fine of up to $100 or up to 90 days be­ hind ban or both. Those are the penalties mandated by an ordinance that will become effective July 10. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday adopted the ordinance to address the problem of people using county parking lots a* congregating site* during evening hour*. An average of eight to 10 vehicles are on the lots each evening. On one occasion, county employees coming to the buildings In the evening were harassed. Trash, including broken glass, has been dumped In the lota by those who congregate there after hours, commissioners said. Commissiooers also adop>ed the ordinance because of potential civil liability problems to the county If anyone is injured or property is dafnaged as a result of those activities. People congregating and parking in auto­ mobiles after normal business hours around the county parking lots pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of citizens and em ployees, the first section of the ordinance states. Thar practice "obstructs the lawful access to the property and parking lots and creates a threat to people (and their property) who are lawfully using the facilities "as demonstrated by several complaints of criminal violations," according to the ordinance. "It is in the interest of the health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of the county of Barry to have clean orderly parking lots, free of individuals gathering for social purposes." The ordinance was developed by County Assistant Prosecutor Vicky L. Alspaugh. The only parking allowed in county lots after regular business hours will be for unat­ tended. locked vehicles parked in the area designated for parking by the use of yellow lines. The ordinance stipulates that "knowingly dumping, placing, throwing or leaving or causing to permit the dumping, throwing or leaving of litter debris or refuge on the prop­ Watson to meet Brower in 3rd Ward Resignation creates one city contest candidates to file for city offices in the Nov. 2 by Du vid T. Youg Edilor First Ward Councilwoman Linda Watson announced her resignation from the City Council Monday night, but she plans to seek the office from a different ward this fall Watson, who has served for three and a half years, said her reason for resigning was that she is moving from her residence at 1023 North Broadway to 1325 South Broadway, which is in the Third Ward. She said she has enjoyed serving on the Counc11 so much that she plans to seek a Third Ward seal in the November general election. Thai post now is held by Evelyn Brower, who election. Besides Brower and Walson. the four-year terms of Robert May in the Second Ward and David Jasperse in the Fourth Ward will expire this year. Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Clerk Sharon Vickery. Treasurer Jane Barlow and Board of Review members George "Buzz" Youngs and Gordon Ironside also are up for re-election without opposition. residence. Replacing Walson as First Ward councilman will be Joe Bleam, who is director of Barry County Transit. He was the only candidate for file for that seal. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:45 p.m. Monday. May 24. to determine Ute necessity again for a special assessment district for parking in downtown Hastings. • Approved a resolution opposing a State Senate bill lhal Ute Michigan Municpal League says is "intrusive, offensive and effectively destroys the right of a Home Rule City to make its own local decisions." The legislation would allow the stale to take over powers in the collective bargaining process. • Approved die sale of city-owned property next to Larry Kornstadt's residence for $8,000. Komstadt also wUl pay for the survey is seeking election to a second term. Brower and Watson will meet each other in the only race for any city position. AU others seeking office will not have any opposition. Watson, who was elected in 1989, told her fellow council members, Td like to thank you for your help. It's been a great experience for me." While joining the rest of the council in accepting her resignation with regrets. Councilwoman Miriam White asked Mayor Mary Lou Gray if there was some way that Watson could continue to serve at least until the November general election that would decide her successor. Gray said she would ask lite city aiiomey about it. If V/atson must step down now. the mayor will have to appoint a successor within 30 days. Tuesday at 4 p.m. was the deadline for AU of the incumbents filed Tuesday. May is filling out the term of Donald Spencer, who resigned last year wbeu he moved his and title in the transaction. • Received a letter from Fremont Mayor Ray Rathbun outlining what city officials will do next week Thursday when they visit that city for Mayor Exchange Day. Hastings officials are expected io lour tne Gerber. Guardsman and Soldan industries. Linda Watson See CITY, continued on page 14 erty or in the parking lots shall be against the law. It will also be unlawful to gather, congre­ gate. collect, assemble, loiter, park or stop a motor vehicle while attended on county properly, including lots, after regular busi­ ness houn unless a person is attending an authorized after hour function or is involved in employment dudes. In other business, the board: • Approved seeking slate and/or federal funds through a Community Block Grant to help defray the estimated $4 million dollar cost of the proposed Barry Community Re­ source Complex. Other funding would be sought through public and private sources. The proposed structure would provide 25.000 square feet of space in a complex of four buildings to bouse community service agencies in a central location that would benefit low Income, the handicapped and se­ nior citizens. A total of 22 agencies have committed to the concept. Commissioner Mark Doster said. The agencies include the County Department of Social Services. Family and Children's Services. County Substance Abuse, County Habitat for Humanity, Love Inc. and others. The latest to Join is Mid-Counties Employment Consortium. Construction of the complex is proposed to begin in March 1994 If funding can be secured. Completion is anticipated in September 1995. • Agreed to assist in the development of the Mulberry Fore Recreational Park in Nashville by asking the Southcentral Michigan planning Council to consider in­ cluding the project in its list of economic development projects for 1993-94. Being on the list could allow Mulberry Fore to benefit from federal and/or state financial assistance to help defray part of the estimated $100,000 cost for a sewer line to See 'AFTER HOURS', cont. page 14 Nursing home admissions ban lifted at Tendercare JAd Graphics News Service A ban on admissions at a Hastings nurs­ ing home has been partially lifted. The Tendercare nursing home in Hastings can now admit up to three patients every seven days, a state health department official said. The nursing home was banned since March from any new admissions. The partial lining of the ban was effective Monday. The admissions ban was ordered after a survey of the facility by state health depart­ ment officials uncovered several licensing violations. Since the ban was instituted the nursing home has made enough improve­ ments io warrant Ute partial lifting of the ban. according to Glen Kralapp. a licensing officer with the Michigan Department of Public Health. The nursing home was initially cited for inadequate staffing, failure to maintain equipment, failure to keep residents properly groomed, failure to provide food under sani­ tary conditions, and failure to make periodic assessments of patients' overall status. Kralapp said the nursing home still has work to do io comply with federal regula­ tions requiring periodic patient assessments. Assessments supply updates on a patient's physical and mental condition and his abili­ ties to function in the nursing home. Ten­ dercare has made "significant progress in getting them accomplished." Kralapp said of the assessments. The state health department will keep making visit* to the facility, Kralapp raid, to see if enough progress has been made Io warrant a complete 1 i fling of the ban. Tendercare is a 114-bed facility located on North Street in northern Hastings. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Property tax, school finance proposal examined at First Friday News Briefs Registration deadline May 17 The Iasi da> to register to vote in the June 14 annual school election is Mon­ day. May 17. at 5 p.m. Those who haven't yet registered may do with their county or city clerk. Historical Society to tour schoolhouse The Barry County Historical Society's next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. next Thursday. May 20. the Hinds Schoolhouse, comer of Brogan and Cedar Creek roads, south of Hastings. Bob Casey, who with Doug Peck has restored the old one-room school building, will take members and guests on a tour of the school and the Fox Fire Farm The Hinds School was built in 1872 and became a Michigan Historical Registered site on Jan. 27. 1983. There will be a hot dog roast and everyone is asked to furnish hot dogs and buns for themselves. The society's refreshment committee will supply the Fixings, potato chips and drinks. Everyone who attends the meeting will receive a potted esergreenb from Casey. Barry County Historical Society meetings are open to the public. Farmers Market meeting planned The annual meeting of the Hastings Farmers Market will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 19. at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office. 301 S. Michigan. Ave.. Hastings. Auction to help Special Olympics The Felpausch Food Center will spon sor a benefit auction at the Hastings Mixync Lodge this evening for Special Olympics. The benefit will include a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m. a roast beef din­ ner. which w ill start at 7. and the auction following. Auction items will include a trip to Toronto, a canoe, several pieces of wildlife art. a handmade quilt and oak pony cart. Tickets, which must be purchased before 3 p.m. unlay, are $15 per person. $25 per couple and $100 for a table of 10. They may be purchased at Felpausch stores in Hastings and Charlotte and at Maple Leaf Gallery in Charlotte. All proceeds will go sponsorship of athletes at the Michigan Special Olym­ pics June 3-5. Walking Club meets Mondays A 'Heart to Heart" walking club is being organized by Mitch and Sandy Tolan in the Yankee Springs area. Walkers meet every Monday al 6:30 p.m. jusl inside the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, starting with stretches and warmups. Then they walk until 7:30 with socializing afterward at Yo Ma­ Mas. The only charge for walkers is admis­ sion to the Stale Park. Showcase plans country music Country Singers Homer Jones and Doug Newton of Lake Odessa. Terri Pennepacker of Hastings and Mary Taylor of Delton will perform at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby 's Restaurant in Hastings. Jones, who will be making his third appearance at the Showcase, has releas­ ed albums and performed all over the U.S. Newton, another Showcase repeat per­ former. has sung at Summerfest. Charlton Park and the Barry County fair. Pennepacker and Taylor will sing duets and individual renditions of popular country music. Sealing will be on a First-come. Firstserved basis. There is no admission charge. Classes to start late Wednesday Parents of students in the Hastings Area School System are reminded that school bus pickups and the start of classes will he dclased Wednesday. May 19 The delayed start of classes is for teachers to work on curriculum and school improvement projects. ZBA hearing set for May 17 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will hold a public hearing on Mon­ day. May 17. at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall council chambers. 102 S. Broadway, to consider the application of Fran Oly to construct a 24 by 26-foot garage at 137 E. Center in a B-l zone (general business). The variance is contrary to Section 3.132 (4) of the zoning ordinance. Rear yard requires 12 feet from line and they are requesting a variance to 10 feet. Corvette Show will be Sunday The Fifth annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet is scheduled for 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Historic Charlton Park. Visitors can see more than 220 Cor­ vettes. listen to music, admire the cars and then vote for their favorite. A Best of Show Trophy will be awarded to the most admired Corvette. Trophies will be awarded to Corvettes in eight classes. Entrants will be able to select the best of show car and a club participating trophy will be presented. An open swap meet will feature Cor­ vette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts, and a flea market. Corvette vendors pay no charge and will be grouped in the same area. Dash plaques will be handed out to the First 200 cars and door prizes and goody bags will be available for entrants. Admission for Corvettes is $5 per car. The fee for cars for sale is $10, which in­ cludes a for sale” sign. Proceeds from the show will go to spina bifida. Admission for the public is $3 per adult and $1 each for children. For more information, call 945-3775. Library plans scavenger hunt Children ages 6 to ;0 »re invited to take part in the Hastings Pablic Library's scavenger hunt, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday , May 15. Children can follow their clue sheets all over the main floor of the library, gathering prizes as they search. Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer said it should take less than 30 minutes for a child to complete the hunt. The game is designed to teach kids where things are located in the library. The hunt also serves as a lead-in to the library's Summer Reading Club, which will run from June 7 to July 31. Special programs will be held at 2 p.m. every Wednesday. The event is open to the publiuc and there is no charge, but participation will be limited to the First 45 who arrive. Six-year-olds will need the help of adults. For more information, call 948-4263. Outdoor Center plans open house The Outdoor Education Center just south of Dowling on M-37 will have an open house from I to 5 p.m. Sunday. May 23. There will be tours, hayrides, hikes in the woods, and visits to the pioneer cabin, the garden or the farm with its lambs, kids, calves and foals. A tree will be planted to commemorate the opening of the main lodge 60 years ago The Outdoor Education Center has been open to students from all over southern Michigan since 1947. For more information, call 721-8161. Circus is coming to Hastings area The Franzen Brothers Circus will come to Charlton Park Sunday. May 30. for two shows, at I and 3:30 p.m. The circus, sponsored by Chariton Park and the Exchange Club of Hastings, will include elephants, lions, tigers, horses and camels, a herd of more than 70 animals. Franzen Brothers spokespersons say there will be no seat more than 30 feet away from the action Nutritious food series planned A nutrition seminar featuring low fat and no cholesterol cooking and studies of healthier and happier lifestyles will begin at 7 p.m. Monday. May 17. al the Hastings Seventh-Day Adventist Church. 9W terry Lane The classes will be conducted by Monica Campbell of New Jersey , who was laugt the principles of natural cook­ ing by Gloria Lawson, author of "Car­ ing Kitchens." The senes of classes will be from 7 to M p.m. Monday. Wednesday and Thurs­ day nest week, and from I to 3 p.m. Sunday. May 23. The purpose of the series is to teach people how to cook creative new dishes while avoiding fats, sugars and oils and how to apply the "eight natural remedies" to everyday life. The tee for the senes of classes will be on a donation basis. For reservations, call 948-4143. by David T. Young Editor Proposal A. the most talked about stale is­ sue in a long time, was praised •'nd panned last Friday at a Brown Bag Lunch and learn forum in Hastings. The proposal will face Michigan volets in a statewide special election June 2. Il would cut property lanes, raise the sales lax from four to six cents on the dollar and significantly change the way public schools are financed. State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, a Republican who represents all of Barry County and half of Ionia County, and Rep. Mary Brown, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, spoke at the forum, which attracted a standing room only audience at Thomas Jefferson Hall. They both agreed that they've been hearing mixed opinions. "There is a feeling in lensing that nobody wants to be in the position of the group that got in the way of Proposal A." Brown said. She added that the views she's heard are run­ ning at about SO-SO. pro and con. A poll re­ leased last weekend bears this out. Bender called himself an unabashed sup­ porter of the proposal. Bro vn voted against a resolution last March to pul it on the special election ballot, but said Friday that eventually she may suppat il. This is significant property lax relief in many ways." Bender said. He listed four important points in the pro­ posal: • Property assessment increases fa 1993. many of which have been running in double digits, would be rolled back to 3 percent and all future assessment hikes would be limited to 5 percent a the rale of inflation, whichever is less. • Millage rales fa most schools statewide, and all schools in Barry County, would be re­ duced to 18 mills. He said the millage rates in Hastings and Middleville roughly would be cut in half. "When you can roll back 17 to 18 mills, State Rep. Bob Bender tells why he supports Proposal A while a little rnae skeptical Rep. Mary Brown (in wheel chair with cast on leg) listens. The two lawmakers led a standiing room only forum on the property tax and school finance reform proposal Friday afternoon at Toomas Jefferson Hall. that's significant relief," Bender said. • Each school district would be guaranteed at least 84,800 per pupil, which would be more than all school districts in Barry County now spend. However, only Middleville would actually get that $4,800 in the first year. Funding levels fa Lakewood. Hastings. Delton and Maple Valley would increase by 10 percent, but would fall short of the per­ pupil guarantee in the first year. In a lengthy question and answer period. Jim Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, asked about the provision in which propeny tax doesn't rise above inflation a 5 percent until a home is sold. He said it would create inequities in propeny taxes between neighbors. "There will be some inequities," Bender agreed. "It (the proposal) has the effect of en­ • The state would make up lost revenue from property lax cuts with a two-ccnt in­ crease in the sales tax. Bender pointed out that school districts that wish to do so may levy up to nine more mills than the basic 18. But. he said. *1 can't imagine any school district in this are*lshat wduld want to levy more than 18 mills'" He later added. "It's easy fa me to support Proposal A because the people in my district benefit Mg lime. It's a no-brainer fa me." After Bender's glowing presentation on Proposal A. Brown shifted gears and said. There's another shoe to drop." Some of the negative things about the pro­ posal she outlined included: • The basic grant of $4,800 per student wouldn't be enough fa some districts that al­ ready spend more than that much. (Fa example. Caledonia now has more than 21 vaed mills and an eight-mill county allocation. Roiling back to 18 mills and then having local approval fa nine more still won't put Caledonia back to its present level of funding.) • Employee Social Security and retirement, which in the past has been funded by the stale, under Proposal A will have to be paid fa by each school district, as will "categoricals" such as transportation and special edu­ cation. • People who rent botnes or apartments will not see tax relief but will pay more in sales tax and senia citizens won't be able to get as big a tax break on their Homestead Property Tax exemptions. "The people least able to afford it may be hurt the mat." she said. Brown added that Proposal A "is na good tax policy. If somebody buys a house (the only time under the proposal that assessments can rise faster than 5 percent a the rale of inflation), il would be reappraised. The stale equalized valuation (SEV) goes up at the point of sale. "1 think that will create a problem down the road." she predicted. Another problem she said she sees is that The biggest beneficiaries are the people who have the biggest property." Saying that Proposal A would have some winners and some losers, she said it's "proba­ bly better than what we have if we don't pass it.. If this fails, what we're likely to get is less desirable." However, she added. "I think there were better alternatives fa the Legislature." Bender noted that there have been many school finance and property tax reform mea­ sures that have been put before the couraging you to stay in your own home." But he said the assessing practice has been ruled constitutional in California Brown said. "It also puts pressure on pros­ pective homeowners to buy on land contract." Sylvia Forester, a former Delton Board of Education member, asked what effect tie pro­ posal would have on the Headlee Amendment, which requires school districts to roll back their millage rates when assessments increase faster than the inflation rale. "Headlee is rendered almost meaningless because of its caps in assessments." Bender answered. "People will gel back less in prop­ erty tax exemptions, but they'll pay in less." Carl Mcllvaln. president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked what effect the proposal would have on Public Act 116. which allows postponement of taxes due on certain farm lands. Saying there will be no changes in PA 116. Bender said, "Fanners will be sane of the biggest beneficiaries of Proposal A." He said that his father, fa example, a re­ tired fanner, would lose about $300 in prop­ eny tax exemptions, but would pay about $800 less In taxes, so his net gain will be nearly $300. Hastings Maya Mary Lou Gray said the proposal limits tax revenue fa cities and vil­ lages. so. she asked. "How does it affect binding abitralion (fa employee groups) where labor gets more than 3 percent. Who will pay fa those raises?" "That is another issue, a separate issue," Bender said. "I understand that box it puts you in. That is a negative aspect of it (the propo&al).” Carol Jones Dwyer, an area attorney, said she understood that perennial tax crusader Richard Headlee opposes Proposal A because the biggest winners are big corporations who get the property tax reUef. but don't pay any sales tax. She added that lawmakers supporting the proposal acknowledge that it's na the best idea, but see il as better than no change at all. "You're saying. 'Please shoa yourself in the foa so we don't have to shoa you in a more vital area." she remarked. Bender admitted he originally was a propo­ nent of the Bipartisan Legislative Team (BLT) proposal, which would have cut propeny taxes and raised the stale income tax. It also would have proposed a state sales lax increase in the November general election in 1994 But there were serious doubts that plan could pass the Legislature, much less be signed by Gov. John Engler. "But this (Proposal A) is better than any­ thing else that's out there." Bender said. Bob Dwyer, former Barry County Democratic Party chairman, said, "1 gel the feeling we're being told the world will come to an end if we don't approve this." He suggested that the State Legislature come up with a belter plan and submit it to the govenatr. When asked what the Stale Legislature did with the lottery money that was supposed to go to education. Brown said. This is the most asked question of all politicians." She said the latery funds indeed do go to the schools. But the taal budgets of schools statewide is about $9 billion, while annual latery profits are about $480 million. Furthermore, the Slate Legislature cut back general fund support to education as latery funding fa schools came in. She said provisions of Proposal A will re­ quire the two-cent sales tax increase to go to schools, which also will be guaranteed $4,800 per pupil. One audience member asked who has been paying fa the campaign on behalf of the "yes" vae on Proposal A. The answer is many diverse kinds of groups that stand to benefit, including the Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Independent Businesses and corporations such as General Motors. It also was asked why Stale Senata Jack Welborn is against It. "Jack would write a budget that would give mae money to schools, but he would cut from other departments and programs," Bender said. You could theoretically do 1L but It is na practical." John Fehsenfeld, former superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District, asked whether increasing the sales lax would capture money from tourists. But Brown said that close to 80 percent of this state's "tourists" are from Michigan. Paul Andrews, tamer supervisor of Prairieville Township, said he opposes Proposal A because there has been "too much referendum lately. It lakes the legislature off the hook. They (lawmakers) aren't doing what they were elected to do." He said if the BLT plan was a belter one, then legislators should have approved it and sent it to the governa. If Engler then refused to sign it and legislative override wasn't pos­ sible. he should be held accountable to the people. Andrews said. Bender repealed that he still is a big boater of Proposal A. This is the best and most realistic proposal we've had in the last 10 years.' he said, a pe­ riod in which "we've sat and watched the problem (of propeny taxes and equitable school financing) grow." Bender added. "This is na a Democratic a Republican proposal at all. This is a bipartisan proposal, suppated by Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate." Legislature and voters in the past, and they all have failed. With Proposal A. be said. "We've tried to learn from some of the past mistakes while attempting to keep it simple. You give up some of the details when you do that, but we tried to keep it (the proposal) as uncompli­ cated and as straightforward as we could." Bender said that Michigan has the fourth highest property tax rales in the United States. However, it ranks 47th with its sales 'ax rate of four cents on the dollar and with food and prescription medicines exempt. (The food and drug exemptions would con­ tinue under Proposal A.) This is na a perfect proposal." Bender ac­ knowledged. "I would have liked to have seen the issue of renters addressed "But we ought to encourage ownership, make it that much easier to own a home." Give the gift of... LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13. 1993 — Page 3 Corporate Olympics, biggest and best ever by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer The 1993 Barry County Corporate "Olympics" made history as the "best ever." according to organizers. A total of 23 events highlighted the Olympics this year, with about 1,400 partici­ pants, the most ever. The Olympics began two years ago with 400 individuals competing. In 1992, the number of participants more than doubled to 900. "I believe that the Olympics has become one of the major events in die community," said Steve Ijiubaugh, organizer of the county­ wide effort. He said it gives employees an opportunity to meet others within their own organization on an out-of-the-office basis and to get to know employees of other businesses in the area. The obvious goal, that of promoting physical fitness, certainly has been achieved in the community, said I-aubaugh. For the past several weeks there has not been an open tennis court anywhere in the city. There are always people walking, running and getting in shape in preparation for the competition. Here's how participants finished: There were plenty of participants and lots of spectators for the Kmart Coed Horseshoe Pitch held at Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday morning. Each pair of entrants competed against a pair from an 1993 Barry Count* Corporate Olympics OVERALL RESULTS Division I - first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; second. Hastings Savings &. Loan; third. Barry County Telephone Company, fourth. Miller Real Eslate/Slack Insurance/SECU; fifth. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic; sixth. Edward D. Jones/Great Lakes Bank; seventh. Dimmers. McPhillips & Doherty/Gouloozc. eighth. Coleman Agency ••nd ninth. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union. Division II - first. Hastings Fiberglass Pro­ opposing team. Men threw from forty feet and women from thirty feet, with each team pitching three games Winners were determined by the most wins earned. Harriet Dykstra, a member of the Simpson Industry team, tees up for her drive of the day. ducts; second. Pro Line Company; third. Department of Social Services; fourth. J-Ad Graphics and fifth. Viatec. Division 111 - first. Hastings Mutual In­ surance; second. Pennock Hospital; third. Hastings Area Schools; fourth. Flcxfab; fifth, Hastings Manufacturing ‘•Filters’’; sixth. Hastings Manufacturing “Rings*’; seventh. Viking/Tydcn Corp.; eighth. County of Barry; ninth. Simpson Industries; tenth. Felpausch and eleventh. Consumers Power. Sportsmanship Award - The Viking/Tydcn Corporation. FINAL RESULTS Pennock Hospital Women’s Tennis Doubles - Div. III. first. Saxons A; second. Flexfab B and third. Pennock A. Pennock Hospital Men’s Tennis Doubles Div. I. first. Barry County Telephone; se­ cond. Siegel. Hudson. Get & Fisher and third. Miller Real Estatc/Stack Insurance/SECU. Division II. first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. J-Ad Graphics and third. DSS. Div. III. first. Saxons A. second. Filters A and third. Pennock A. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Women’s Basketball - Div. II. first. Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher and second. Pro Line. Div. 111. first, Saxons; second. Hastings Mutual and third. Pennock. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher Men’s Basketball - Div. 1. first, Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; second, Hastings Savings & Loan and third. Dimmers. McPhillips &. Dohcrty/Goulooze. Div. II, first, Hastings Fiberglass; second. Pro Line and third. Viatec. Div. III. first, Saxons; second. Viking and third. Filters. DeDecker Advertising Design Women’s 400 Relays - Div. I, first, Hastings Savings & Loan; second, Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher and third. Miller Real Estale/Stack Ins./SECU. Div. III. first, Hastings Mutual; second, Pennock and third, Saxons. DeDecker Advertising Design Men’s 400 Relays - Div. I, first, Hastings Savings & Loan; second. Siegel, Hudson. Gee & Fisher and third, Barry County Telephone. Div. Il, first, Hastings Fiberglass; second. Viatec and third. Pro Line. Div. Ill, first. Felpausch; se­ cond, Filters; third. Viking. Felpausch Women’s 5-K Run - Div. I, first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; and second. Edward D. Jones/Great Lakes Bank. Div. III. Dave Muskovin, from the Barry County Telephone team prepares to putt at the floating pole, one of the interestisng combinations to face mini­ golfers during the round. It was golf competition in the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Coed Goff match held at the River Bend GoV Course Saturday morning. May 8. Ready to tee up are Kurt Beyer and Pat Cain from the Hastings Manufacturing Filter's team and Harriet Dykstra and Dan Mejeur of the Simpson Industry team. The U-Rent-Em Coed Canoe Race was held Saturday, May 8 on Algonquin Lake, beginning at the YMCA Camp Algonquin. The course led across the lake, circling the islands and back to the Camp Teams were made up of two or three peddlers, with two members paddling at one time. Heading fc< home and a first place time of 8:58 in their heat is Char MacDonald and Ken Schroeder, the DSS team. Coming in second in the heat were Viatec's Pam Nickerson and Mark Petersen with a time of 9:09. first. Pennock; second. Filters and third. Hastings Mutual. Felpausch Men’s 5-K Run - Div. 1. first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; second. Hastings Savings & Loan and third. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Div. III. first. Hastings Mutual; second. Saxons and third. Flexfab. DeDecker Advertising Design Women’s Mile - Div. I. first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Fisher and second. Miller Real Estatc/Stack Ins./SECU. Div. 11. first. DSS Div III. first. Pennock; second. Hastings Mutual and third. Flexfab. DeDecker Advertising Design Men’s Mile Div. I. first. Barry County Telephone and Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, and third. Hastings Savings & Loan. Div 11. first. Hastings Fiberglass. Div. III. first. Hastings Mutual; second. Saxons and third. Flcxfab. Middle Villa Inn Women’s Bowling - Div. I. first. Coleman Agency; second. Hastings Savings & Loan and third. Barry County Telephone. Div. II. first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. J-Ad Graphics and third. DSS. Div. 111. first. Rings; second. Pcnn<x:k and third. Viking. Middle Villa Inn Men’s Bowling - Div. I. first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; second. Dimmers. McPhillips & Doherty/Gouloozc and third, Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Div. II, first, Hastings Fiberglass; second. Viatec and third. Pro Line. Div. III. first. Viking; se­ cond, Simpson Industries and third. Flexfab. Hastings Manufacturing Coed Softball Div. II, first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. JAd Graphics and third. Pro Line. Div. HI. first, Hastings Mutual; second. Pennock and third. Felpausch. Miller Real Estate Spirit Contest - Div. I. first, Edward D. Jones/Great Lakes Bank; se­ cond. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher and third. Hastings Savings & Loan; Div. 111. first. Saxons: second. Pennock and third, Hastings Mutual. Flexfab Coed Volleyball - Div. I. first. Haslings Savings & Loan; second. Siegel. Hudson, Gee & Fisher and third. Miller Real Esiate/Siack Ins./SECU Div II. first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. Viatec and third. J-Ad Graphics. Div. III. first. Saxons; se­ cond. Felpausch and third. Flexfab. J-Ad Graphics Banner Contest - Div. I. first. Miller/Stack/SECU; second, Siegel, See OLYMPICS, cont. page 14 The weather started out cool and comfortable but as the day warmed, by the end of the matches, the thirty and forty foot distances to throw the horseshoes, by women and men respectively, seemed to grow farther and farther away. Spirits were high as teams circled the track at Johnson field, carrying the banners created specifically to represent each industry whose members competed in the corporate Olympics. The Pro Line Coed Archery competition began Saturday at Selby's Indoor Archery Range on Becker Road. Team members were looking at 20 foot targets with a total of 40 arrows for each shooter. The ladies lined up to shoot five arrows, followed by a line up of men. After each group shot, the arrows were pulled and scored by officials. The Christman Products sponsored coed 18-Hole Mini-Golf competition was a popular event. Beginning Saturday. May 8 at Captain Lucky's Adventureland. Each team pair was combined with another to make a foursome. Tee-offs were scheduled at 5 minute intervals. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 o o from Congressman Nick Smith U.S. can't afford to be the world's cops Last Thursday. I attended a special briefing on the situation in Bosnia Secretary of Defense Les Aspin. General Colin Powell and Under Secretary of State Peter Tamoff gave me their assessment of conditions and the alternatives for action This region of the world has changed dramatically over the past several years. The six separate Republics of the former Yugoslavia were held together by the iron hand of the communist leader General Tito. After his death in 1980. the six Republics, with their ethnic and religious interests, began searching their independence. In 1990. the communist party lost its monopoly of power in Yugoslavia and several of the republics declared their sovereignty. Three of these Republics. Croatia (Croats are Catholic). Bosnia-Hercegovina (Bosnians are predominately Muslim), and Serbia (Serbs are Eastern Orthodox) are now engaged in an ethnic conflict. The Serbs, who control most of the armed forces and weapons, want the areas in Bosnia where there is a large ethnic Serb population They have been attacking the Croats and Muslims in those areas. Even though there are widespread reports of atrocities on all sides, the Serb atrocities far outweigh the others. Most of the estimated 200.000 deaths have reportedly been Muslim civilians who have been killed by the Serbs in Bosnia In discussing the alternatives for the United States, General Powell said that going into Bosnia with air strikes or ground troops would not be as easy or simple a mission as was Desert Storm. Air strikes would be limited in their effectiveness because of the Serbian ability to hide and move weapons. The implementation of the U.N. arms em­ bargo has given the Serbs an advantage because of the enormous stockpiles of weapons they control. The CIA estimated a possible six to ten year supply exists. The ar­ ming and training of the Bosnian Muslims would require advisors — (this sounded like some of the words we used in the beginning of Vietnam). Another point raised by General Powell was. if the arms embargo were lifted, the Croats would also be getting additional weapons. The Croats have been fighting against the Serbs but also have been attacking Muslims. Another alternative under discussion is sen­ ding in ground troops to drive back the Serbs or enforcing the United Nations peace plan, advanced by Cyrus Vance of the U.N. and Lord Owen of the European Community. Loss of life with ground troops could be much greater than experienced in Desen Storm ac­ cording to the expens. It is my opinion that the United States can­ not afford to become the "policeman of the world.” We must put pressure on other na­ tions. especially the European countries, to use their influence and power to help resolve this problem in their own backyard. Before U.S. forces are committed. Americans have the right to know what U.S. interests are en­ dangered. We must insist that there be a defin­ ed mission with specific military objectives, that there be a foreseeable conclusion of our involvement, and that we provide no more than our fair shar. of the effort. m Letters Proposal A addresses current problems 7b The Editor: I write to urge all voters to support Proposal A June 2. Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature have put together an excellent package that addresses many of our current problems in school finance and property taxation, and it is. I believe, our best chance to achieve fairness in both areas. Proposal A will immediately roll back 1993 propeny assessment increases to 3 percent and it will cap future increases al a maximum of 5 percent or the rale of inflation, whichever is less. This not only provides $1 billion in im­ mediate lax relief, but also will prevent senior citizens from being taxed out of their homes by double-digit assessment increases. Proposal A also will provide much greater fairness in school financing by guaranteeing $4,800 pet pupil for each district. Hastings now has only $3,800 per pupil, while other districts can spend $7,000. $8,000 or even as much as $9,000 per student. The sales tax increase will allow this to oc­ cur. while at the same time reducing the millage rate for our schools' operation by more than 50 percent. This plan is a compromise, one that has been overdue for several years. Anyone can find fault with some part of it. but the reality is that no one person or interest group will ever get everything they want in a proposal as comprehensive as this one is. I urge you all to study Proposal A and think about the benefit to our state. It gives us the opportunity to make our children and businesses more competitive at the same time, while providing much more fairness for senior citizens and other taxpayers. I hope you will join me in voting "yes” on June 2. James H. Fisher Hastings Story on bike officer was flippant To The Editor: If flippant reporting is to be the standard of the Banner, please cancel my subscription. The entire article (Banner. May 6). on bike United Way's help continues To The Editor: An April Banner article that said “United Way funds will not be cut” referred to new programs that wc were not able to fund. It gave the mistaken impression that we were not funding the B?rry County Child Abuse Council. We have continued to support the regular programs, but could not fund the new Shaken Baby Syndrome Program. Cathy Williamson Executive Director Barry County United Way HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A DMWon al J-Ad GrapNca me 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba PrasMienl Stephan Jacoba Treasurer John Jacoba Vtca PrasKlent ErUaric Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edtor) Elaine Gilbert (.Assatani EOHor) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miler Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnoey 8 am to 5 30 pm. Saturday 8 am - Noon Scott On men Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Ptiylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County S15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hasbngs, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) training for police officer George Winick of the Hastings Police Department reflected the attitude of many people in the Barry County area. Chat altitude is this: the bikes are toys and not to be taken seriously. Officer Winick worked hard during the training, putting in miles in the saddle and hours working with and on the bike. The bike certainly wasn’t a Huffy (an admirable com­ pany. to be sure, but better known for entry level bikes, not the high quality, special pur­ pose bikes required for this type of endeavor). One of the instructors of the class was on standby in case riots broke out in Los Angeles. Perhaps this information wasn’t made available to reporter Mary Warner or. maybe, it was too serious for the reporting course she had set for herself. Jo CanHastings Proposal A tampers with accessing process <9 The Honorable Gov. John Engler came to To The Editor: Hastings May 4 to promote his Proposal A. which will reduce school operating millage to 18 mills if approved in the June 2 election. As expected, the governor proved his ig­ norance of the process of assessing and equalization. When trying to explain the rollback in assessments and limits on in­ creases in the future he sounded like some disgruntled taxpayers sound when presenting their case before the Board of Review. If Proposal A is approved, a lot is being left to the state Legislature to implement the change in the constitution. Also, inequities already existing in the entire process will be compounded each year thereafter. New ine­ quities will be added with approval of Pro­ posal A because of the rollback in assessments and limits on increases in the future. These in­ equities will not only be within townships and cities, but also will be between townships and counties which will also show up as inequity in school districts whose boundaries include portions of two or more counties. Another factor hidden in this proposal, as I interpret it. will decrease the 10 percent in­ crease each year needed by some school districts to reach the $4,800 per student level if sales lax and lottery revenues are smaller than anticipated. The reduction in school millage is a good idea, which 1 endorse, but tampering with the process of assessing and equalization without knowledge of how it works is wrong and should not be included in the proposal. Equity should be maintained, but with this proposal neighbors, townships and counties will have inequities never before experienced. When an individual comes to the Board of Review to protest his or her assessment the argument that their assessment is not comparable to others will not be a valid protest. After questioning Governor Engler about the legality of the way he intends the limits and rollbacks will be implemented. 1 get the feeling that his intention is that the state even­ tually will take over total control of the schools and remove the assessing function from the local assessors with little or no recourse for the property owner when it comes to a protest of valuations. If this proposal passes, the assessing unit will be required to keep two sets of assess­ ment rolls. One will represent the true assess­ ed value of properties and the other will have the same properties with valuations after the rollbacks and limits on increases have been calculated. This is a misleading principle the State of Michigan has been very adept in the past, but is considered quite illegal when the business world uses the same technique. The second assessment roll will be the one Athletic Boosters back Proposal A 7b The Editor: The Hastings Atoletic Boosters would like io go on record as supporting Proposal A. This proposal would not only provide significant property tax relief to the citizens of our community, but would also insure the continuation of school programs that are so vital to the young women and men of our community. We urge a “yes" vote! Signed, Greg Gillons. Steve Youngs. Carla Jiles, Sue McKeough, Tom Warner. Brent Willison. Larry Winkler, Mike Murphy. Sally Dreywer. Sieve Hoke and Denny Storrs. Proposal A is *50 years closer* To The Editor: On June 2 we in Michigan have a vole on how to finance our K-12 grade school system. We have been complaining for more than 50 years about our current system. We now have a chance to change it. The proposal (A) is not a piece of perfec­ tion. However, it is 50 years closer to perfec­ tion than anything we have or have had proposed. No tax is fair, but this one is 50 years closer to fairness than what we have. I’m voting “yes " James E. Coleman Letters the tax bills will be calculated from. This couk! result in some property owners with a valuation they might like to protest, but would not have that option. 1 swore to uphold the constitution of this state when 1 was elected to the office of super­ visor. This oath includes assessing properties with the best equity possible. With approval of Proposal A, all assessors will be forced to violate the oath. Justin W. Cooley. Supervisor Castleton Township Why must we fight environment battles? To The Editor: I hope you can publish this letter because it is so important. I'm writing about Gov. John Engler's decision to let the federal govern­ ment make the decision about storing nuclear waste along Lake Michigan. To me, that’s like saying we have a gover­ nor who doesn't care Let's send all our nuclear waste to Michigan. Why do the people always have to fight en­ vironmental issues instead of the agencies that our taxes gj to? They arc suppose to protect us. Thank God for (attorney general) Frank Kelly. They tell us our wetlands are so very impor­ tant. and yet here in Barry Township they are putting a large sewage plant right on one. People had to fight to keep the dump from being put in along the Kalamazoo River. Please write and tell our governor what you think about this nuclear storage along Lake Michigan. Once they start, what next? This is your children's and grandchildren's future. Please write. Sincerely, Mrs. Orin Armintrout Delton It's hard to find a job in Hastings To The Editor: I am writing this as a statement of disap­ pointment with the businesses of the Hastings area, including those in retail, various ser­ vices and industries. 1 have been on the unemployment rolls since Jan. 1 of this year, having previously worked in Grand Rapids for a discount clothes retailer. I have answered many ads for help wanted, have sent out dozens of resumes to local prospects, and have even taken out "job wanted” ads in local papers — all to no avail. This is my fifth month of trying to rejoin the local work force, and as of yet I have had but one interview locally. 1 have education, a dual business degree in business management, sales and marketing. 1 have experience, over seven years in both retail sales and management positions. I have the qualifications that businesses say they want and need, and yet I do not have a place to work for and earn a living. I just don't understand why. Do our stores, service industries and factories not have a place for an educated, experienced employee? I own a home in Hastings, and share it with my fiancee and her daughter. We have the usual bills to pay. the usual upkeep and such. All I ask for is a way to work in order to keep what 1 own. 1 want to stay in this area, because it is a good place to raise a family. But if employ­ ment cannot be had here, the house may soon go on the market. 1 do not believe that I am asking for anything unreasonable. There are hundreds of families livingin Hastings, many of those breadwinners also work here. Why can't I? Phillip N. Wurm Hastings The truth eventually will come out To The Editor: The letters about Julie Mitchell and Ethel Boze in the Banner are true to a point ugly politics. The shame is that many people hear one side of a issue and make ugly statements. I do not know Julie Mitchell, so 1 cannot make judgment on or remarks about her. However. I do know the Barry County Board of Commissioners and we are very lucky to have such responsible people. Yes. Frankenstein is among us. but it is not our commersioners. Ethel Boze properly represents the people of this county as well as those in her district. I support Ethel Boze 100 percent in her decisions. She does her homework. 1 am sure we will know the facts at the right time. 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Steve Reid is known as Peter, Noah. Joseph, and Jonah. A new title has been added to his repertoire: Liberty Bell recipient. Reid received the prestigious Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Associa­ tion during a Friday ceremony in the County Circuit Court. The Liberty Bell is presented annually to an outstanding citizen(s) in observance of I^w Day by the local Bar Association. Reid was selected for the award because of his commitment to God, his family and the community, said Attorney Bruce Gee, who made the presentation. Reid is the executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, a Christian network of churches and community support that direct local needy individuals and families to a variety of help and resources. He also is the youth director at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. If God were looking for another Noah, He would select Steve Reid, said Dave Storms. YMCA Executive director, who was part of the Liberty Bell program last week. For the occasion. Storms dressed in the costume and white wig that Reid wears when he does his drama about Noah. Storms told the gathering that Reid "loves God and shows that in everything he does...he loves everyone." Reid loves and serves God and loves and serves his fellow man. he continued. Gee talked about Love Inc.'s growth under Reid's service, noting 61 churches are now participating in the Christian network. "That's a point of light!," said Gee, who served on the Board of Directors of Love Inc. when it was in its infancy. Gee explained that Love Inc. was established because there was a need to have a clearinghouse to offer help to people with legitimate needs and to prevent "shysters’’ from panhandling and giving a bad name to those who truly are in need. Gee noted that the local Thornapplc Foundation had provided seed money to Love Inc. to help the agency get started. "It's the best money you ever spent," Gee He cited the example of the men who recently stood in 'font of the Hastings strip mall with signs dial they were willing were to work for food. Reid investigated the situation and foirnd that was not the case. Apparently the men merely wanted handouts and at least one had a regular source of income. Gee read from the Bible in Matthew 22 to illustrate that Reid exemplifies the words that convey that the greatest commandment is to love the I .ord with all your heart, soul and mind....and the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Gee also flavored his talk about Steve with humor, telling about the time when Steve was a teenager and desperately wanted said to two Foundations members who were at the ceremony. Reid also has helped Love Inc.'s founder. Dr. Virgil Gulker, start other Love Inc. agencies around the United States, Gee said. And he noted that Gulker even talks about Reid in his first book. Gee said Reid represents a citizen who to get to a youth group meeting at church when his parents weren't home. The only vehicle available was an old green van with a stick shift. Steve didn't know how to drive a slick, but transported himself to church by driving all the way in first gear. "I wish I could live up to half of what you said," Reid told the speakers. He also said his wife "deserves a lot of credit." "Needless to say, you surprised me," Reid told the group, which included family and stands for truth and justice in the commu­ nity. Earlier, he mentioned Reid's compassion for those in need and that he is always ready to help those with legitimate needs and how, on the other hand, he is willing to warn the public when someone is taking advantage of the community's generous citizens. FINANCIAL F’O’C’U’S fumahed by Ways to receive dividends Dividends, which reward shareholders for their investment by sharing part of the com­ pany's profits with them, are an important reason to buy stocks. In fact, dividends arc the only regular payments made to shareholders. Although dividends are ot guaranteed, most corporations make every effort to pay them regularly. The most popular types of dividends are 1) cash dividends. 2) stock dividends and 3) stock splits. Cash dividends are the most common of the three. The corporation’s board of directors decides on the amount of each dividend and typically pays it quarterly. The amount of the dividend generally reflects the profitability of the company . Stock dividends and stock splits are different from cash dividends. A stock dividend is the distribution of additional shares instead of cash. For example, if you own 100 shares of XYZ Corporation a 2 percent stock divi­ dend would give you two additional shares. The value of each share of outstanding stock is then reduced proportionally by the number of shares distributed so that there is no change in value, only in number of shares owned. When a stock dividend equals more than 25 percent, it typically becomes a split stock. For example, a 2-for-l slock split means the owner of 100 shares now owns 200 shares. This is also called a 100 percent stock divi­ dend. Of course, each share would be worth half as much, so there is no real increase in the value of your investment. It is like ex­ changing a dollar bill for two half-dollars. Alternatively, if a stock split is accompanied by an increase in dividends, the value of your investment would increase. Investors lend to prefer stocks that trade within a range of about $20 to $100 a share. When share prices approach or exceed $100. directors often declare splits to create more public interest in their <tock. How can you make sure >ou receive all the dividends to which you are entitled? First, the payment of any dividend requires the new shareholder to be registered as holder-ofrecord. Because there is a necessary delay between the time a stock is bought and the — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change 56’/. AT&T 74V. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 51V. 42V. Chrysler Clark Equipment 29'/. 22V. CMS Energy Coca Cola 40 53V. Dow Chemical 63V. Exxon 17V. Family Dollar 55 Ford 41 General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 16V. 25V. Hastings Mfg. 48V. IBM 44V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 44 V. Kmart 23V, Kellogg Company 58V. McDonald's 49V. 54V, Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 22 Spartan Motors 28'/.Upjohn 30 Gold $356.10 Silver $4.26 Dow Jones 3468.00 Volume 219,000,000 -V. —1V. + 3’/. +1 + 1'/. + '/. + V. —1V. —1V. Company + v. —1 —1 —V. + '/. + 1V. + v. + V. —V. —'/, + V, — + 2'/, —VI. + 1.90 —.02 22 time the new owner is recorded on the com­ pany's books, a stock must be purchased five business days before record date to receive that dividend. To avoid confusion, the com­ pany and the exchange on which the stock is traded report the ex-dividend date. Any shares purchaed prior to the “ex-date" are entitled to a dividend; any shares purchased on or after the ‘ex-cate" are not. Directors pay particular attention to the dividend policy. They must be confident that they can maintain a dividend increase if it is declared. A sure way to erode confidence in a company's leadership and stability is to lower or eliminate the regular dividend. For these reasons, dividends can be one of the most stable and predictable ways to evaluate a company. friends in the audience, "h's a real honor..." Receiving the Liberty Bell was a surprise to Reid who was told to be at the County Courthouse at 1:30 p.m. to accept a donation for Love Ire. from county employees. Deputy County Clerk Miriam White arranged for Reid to be at the building and she also organized an impromptu fund­ raiser for Love Inc. so there would indeed be a check to present. County employees generously donated $223 White said, adding that because the award recipient was a secret, employees didn't know in advance that Reid would be getting the Bar Association award at the same time. President of the Barry County Courthouse Employees Association JoAnn See LIBERTY, cont. on page IS Public hearing set for Hastings Charter township cemetery ordinance by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The rules governing the use of the Hast­ ings Charter Township cemetery have been tightened, passed the legal test and are ready to be enacted. The entire cemetery ordinance, which will now be published, will be voted on at the June 14 meeting, after a public hearing on Mark D. Christenson of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Steve Reid (left) receives the Liberty Bell Award from the Barry County Bar Association. Pictured with Reid are Attorney Bruce Gee. and Attorney Michael McPhillips. president of the association. the same evening. Alcohol will not be permitted at the cemetery in the new ordinance, but a provision calling for the use of only concrete urns was left out. The rules in the ordinance include: • The cemetery is to be open from dawn to dusk. • No alcohol is allowed. • No disruptive behavior will be condoned, • No parking on the grass. • No shrubs, trees, vines or fences may be placed at a grave site. • Foundations will be poured only be the sexton. • Um fills will be removed in April and November by the sexton. • At the sexton's discretion, urns that arc unsightly or unused for a period of two yean may be removed. • Trash is to put into barrels, and excess dirt removed or taken to the back of the cemetery. The complete ordinance is available for inspection at the township hall. John Walker, CPA from the firm of Walker and Fluke went over the township audit with the board, telling them that everything is in fine shape, and complimenting Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn and Treasurer Diana Phillips for their work on the budget. That report is also at the township hall for public inspection. Black topping of the township parking lot and driveway will be done later this summer, with the approval to award the contract to Wolverine Paving for $7,555. A bid from Willie's Asphalt for $7392 was rejected in favor of Wolverine. Board members said they were impressed with work done in the city of Hastings by Wolverine. Janet Lord, Janet Neil, Avis Timm and Katy Hill, along with Robert Casey as chairman, will be responsible for the elec­ tion. They will be paid $4.60 an hour, with the chairman receiving an extra $10. Cruttendcn noted that 62 absentee ballots have been given out. indicating a "popular election." A request for $495 in membership dues to the South Central Michigan Planning Asso­ ciation led the board to cancel its participa­ tion in the group. Supervisor Richard Thomas said they had used the group in the past to help locate grant money, but with the county doing that work now, there was no further need for the membership. A decision on the amount of gravel for township roads and where to put it was tabled so Thomas could talk to the Barry County Road Commission and straighten A two inch base and one inch finish sur­ face will be installed, with a one-year guar­ antee. Citizens to oversee the special election on June 2 were named by the township’s elec­ tion commission. out some confusion in the figures. A request by Trustee Elbert Black for a written agenda prior to each month's meet­ ing was satisfied when Cruttendcn offered to include a list of things that would be brought up at the next meeting with the other papers she mailed io him each month. All votes at the meeting were unanimous. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings BcHHief at any of these area locations. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store In Hastings — United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Cappon Quick Stop In Nashville — South End K & M Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L& J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery, Vermontville Banfield General Store Country Store - Bellevue Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop, Woodland Woodland Centre �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Robert V. Archer CALIFORNIA - Robert V. Archer of San Diego, Califomai. died May 7,1993 in the city. He was born on February 10,1923 in Grand Rapids, the son of Benjamin and Recta (Karcher) Archer. He was raised in Lake Odessa and attended schools there. He was a Merchant Marine during World War II. He is survived by two sons, Marc Archer of Lake Odessa, Mike Archer of San Diego; two daughters, Kathy (Sam) Haywood of Anchor­ age, Alaska and Diana (Mark) Jackson of San Diego; seven grandchildren; three step­ children, Steve Ferris of San Diego, Sherri (Mike) Simco of Escondito, Ann Platter of San Francisco; four step grandchildren, two brothers, Kenneth (Rita) Archer of Clarksville, Donald (Eileen) Archer of Flint; one sister, Benreeta Johnson of Lake Odessa; many nephews, nieces and friends. His remains are going to be cremated in San Diego, California. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Area OBITUARIES I funeral home visitation. VESSECCHIA & ASSOCIATES Professional Speaker/Consultant/Counselor I_________ (Specialists in Stress Management) Box 546, Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-1796 or (517) 726-1474 ATTEND SERVICES . - ■ . — GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 9459414 Sunday. May 16 - 8:00 Holy Conununion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 Holy Communion; SCS Mis­ sion Lalivia Lunch after; 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. May 13 7:30 Choraliers; 8:00 AA. Satur­ day. May 15 9:30 Conf 8. 10:00 Cantor Practice; 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. May 17 - 7:30 WELCA Coor dinning Council. Tuesday. May 18 - Seminar Estate Planning. Wednes­ day. May 19 - 10:00 Wordwalchers; 3:15 Young Spirits; 6:00 Altar Guild Potluck ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting al Thomas Jcffeson Hali. peener of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 am., Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E. Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6.00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS mecu at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sarntey Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 5:30 - Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 p.m - Evening Praise. Thursday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. CHURCH OFTHE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD, 7th DAY, Barfield. Michigan Services 10 a m each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S., Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rose * Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats G-ove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9;30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church o' the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 795-2370. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. HASTINGS FIRfT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller, Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easier Sunrise Service; 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon’s meeting. Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8.-00 Concern Group fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quada. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058. Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men’s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Cali Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shockey, Senior Pastor. James R. Barren, Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4ch Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7.-00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hail; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY TH GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Khib or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teeq BAfe Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAWNGS a LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED • . Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hastings seventh-day ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Stan School Road). Philip R. Colburn, Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School al 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7: 00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Pathfinders meet Monday. May 10. 6-8 p.m. Preparations are being made to attend the Pathfinder Fair in Lansing on May 16. and the May lb Investiture service. Church Board meets this Tuesday. May II. 8: 10 p.m. A Nutrition Seminar featuring low-fat. cholesterol-free cooking and studies into developing a healthier and happier lifestyle will be at the Hastings Church May 17. 19 aad 20 from 7-9 p.m.. and May 23 at 1-3 p.m. Our Community Ser­ vice Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Haslings area. Hours of operation are Mon­ day Md Wedaesday. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an ap­ pointment at 945-2361 if you are in need. Donations of only clean and good quality items ire accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Organist/Musk Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors. SUNDAYS: Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m.; Disciple Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Mondays: Children’s Choir 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m.; Narcotics Anonymous 7130 p.m.; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Saturday. May 15 - Genesis Class Party 5:30 p.m.; Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day. May 16 - Reception of Confir­ mation Class into Membership. Tuesday. May 18 - U.M. Men Din­ ner — Program by Ken Smith of Pro Line 6:30 p.m. Thursday. May 20 - Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m ; CROP Walk Planning Meeting 7:00 p.m. Room 108. Sunday. May 23 Special Recognition of Sunday School Teachers and Disciple Bible Study Group 11:00 a.m. Monday. May 24 - Lydia and Hannah U.M. Women Circles. 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday. May 26 - Sarah an Esther U.M. Women Circles 9:30 a.m.; Ruth U.M. Women Circle 1.00 p.m. Thursday. May 27 Thomapple Manor Birthday Party. Fnday. May 30 - Fish Bowl Offer­ ing for Hunger Sunday. June 6 Start of Summer Schedule; Worship 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Word. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ‘ Prescnptions" - 118 S Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cool Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Howard J. Kneale_______ | LAKE ODESSA - Howard J. Kneale age 89 of Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia , - Dorothy G. Wilmore_____ J WAYLAND - Dorothy G. Wilmore, 92, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, April 29, 1993 at the Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Mrs. Wilmore was bom on August 9,1900 in Morocco, Indiana, the daughter of William Elias Ellis and Pearl Smith Ellis. She was a beautician. She was married to McKinley Wilmore. At her request cremation has taken place. No BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wor­ ship II a.m . Esenmg Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bthle Survey on videos in the home I rec Bible Cor respondencc Course Special video series "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve 7 pm "Children at Risk" video senes on Wednes­ day . March 24 and 31. 7 pm (repeal showing) Sunday . March 28 and April 4.6pm _______________________________ __ ________________ Lake Odessa Passed away Friday May 7,1993 at the Belding Christian Nursing Home. He was bora May 5, 1904 in Ionia County the son of William and Iva (Harwood) Kneale. He attended Coon Rural School and was married to Geneva Whitlock August 22, 1931. Mr. Kneale is survived by his wife, Geneva; three sons, Lyle Kneale of Portland; La Verne Kneale of Saranac; Gera’d Kneale of Birming­ ham; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grand children. Funeral services were held Monday May 10, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Gordon Spalenka officiating. Burial was at Balcom Cemetery Ionia. Kenneth D. Strimback HASTINGS - Kenneth D. Strimback, 77, of Bedford Rd.. Hastings, passed away Friday, May 7, 1993 at Lila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Strimback was bora on March 2, 1916, in Barry County, the son of John A. and Cora Bell (Johnson) Strimback. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings High School. He was married to Iva L. Wilkerson on March 25, 1939. He worked in coal yards in Hastings for several years, fanned several years in Kansas & Nebraska. He owned and operated his own body shop for 25 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Strimback is survived by his wife, Iva, of Hastings; two sons, Robert E (Linda) Strim­ back of Marshall, Gene S. (Mary) Strimback of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; four sisters, Rena Carr of Color­ ado, Mrs. Dale (Ruby) Dillion of Fl Haynes, Florida, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Weaver of Delton, Mrs. Tony (Doris) Taddeo of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joan Strimback in 1944; sister Ida Waiters. Funeral services were held Monday May 10th at Girrbach Funeral home in Hastings with Pastor Larry L. Fulton officiating. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. i Mabel Ellen (Raber) Cams j ALLEGAN - Mabel Ellen (Raber) Carns, 103, of Allegan, passed away Sunday, May 9,1993 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. Mr. Carns was born on April 5, 1890 in Manhatten, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Martha E. (Kreimeier) Long. Surviving are two sons and their wives; Leslie and Rosemary Raber of Hastings and Merle and Alice Raber of Jonesville; 10 grand­ children; several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 12 at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, a Trust 100 Finn, with Reverend Ivan Niswender officiating. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Boston University Eye Research Program. |______ Margarine T. Sallee______ | FREEPORT - Margarine T. Sallee, 71, of 306 Beech Street, Freeport, passed away Monday, May 10, 1993 at her residence. She had made her home with her daughter Marsha K. Heald for the past eight years in Freeport. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Faqua-Hinton Funeral Home in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Local arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I_____ Maxine D. Heigh ton DELTON - Maxine D. Heighten, 71, of 6599 West Delton Road, Delton, passed away Wednesday, May 5,1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Heighten was bom on May 2, 1922 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Cecil L. and Carta B. (Story) Nelson. She was a waitress for many years and was employed at the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek for 15 years. She was a member of the Delton VFW Post #422 Womens Auxiliary. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and watch­ ing soaps on tv. Mrs. Heighten is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Patricia) Brown of Athens; Mrs. Sam (Sandra) Malcom of Westminster, California; one son, Michael Heighten of Delton; seven grandchildren and nine great­ grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy Sullivan and Dolores Goplin of Santa Monica, Califor­ nia, Marilyn Ward of Phoenix. Arizona; two brothers, Gerald Nelson of Santa Monica, Cali­ fornia; Raymond Nelson of Anaheim, California. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 8 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Private inter­ ment was held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Battle Creek. Donations may be made to McDonald House, envelopes available at Williams Funer­ al Home, Delton. I |________Roger Elenbaas_______ | Arthur E. Trescott______ ] BYRON CENTER - Roger Elenbaas, 66, of Byron Center went to be with the Lord on May 5, 1993. He is survived by his wife Twyla; two sons, Roger and Terry of Plano, Texas, Jim and Debbie of Woodland; four daughters, Sally and Ross Dalman of Hudsonville, Diane and Jim Alderink of Ionia, Sue and Ben Zoodsma of Lowell, Kathy Elenbaas of Byron Center; 13 grandchildren; three brothers, Norm and Estel­ le of Jenison, Peter of Hudsonville, Eldon and Evelyn of Spana; two sisters, Esther and Harris Rillema of Jenison, Mary Lou and Ward DeWent of Hudsonville and a sister-in-law, Herimina and Peter Minaar of Hudsonville, plus several nieces and nephews. Mr. Elenbaas was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 8 at Byron Center United Methodist Church with Pastor William Doubblestein officiating. Burial was at Georgetown Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Byron Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, Grandville. LAKE ODESSA - Arthur E. Trescott, 92, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, May 7,1993 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. He was bom on December 26, 1900 in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of Alex and Margaret (Barss) Trescott. He attended Lansing Public Schools and was employed by Oldsmobile and Diamond Reo in Lansing for several years. He served in the Calvary during World War I. He was married to Pearl May Smith who preceded him in death on December 26, 1978. Mr. Trescott is survived by one step­ daughter, Mrs. Forrest (Verna) Mitchell of Lake Odessa; five step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Alva, Robert, George, Lloyd and William and one sister, Ella. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. I_____ Jean R. U. Stauffer______ | BIG RAPIDS - Jean R.U. Stauffer, 76, of Big Rapids, passed away May 2, 1993 in Mecosta County General Hospital in Big Rapids. Mrs. Stauffer was bom February 2, 1917 in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Ellis Jerome Uhle and Margaret Smith Uhle. She was a homemaker. She was married to Bernard Stauffer who died in 1984. Mrs. Stauffer is survived by sisters-in-law, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Paul of Lansing. Mrs. George (Althea) Atkins of Niles, Mrs. Larry (Faye) Kress of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Lyle D. Stauffer of Caledonia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 5 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Nellie Yarnell GUN LAKE - Nellie Yarnell, 82, of Gun Lake, passed away February 17,1993 at Thor­ napple Manor. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 22 at Hastings Grace Brethren Church, 600 Powell Road, Hastings with Russell Sarver officiating. Paul I. Kiel FLORIDA - Paul I. Kid, 77, of 533 Walnut Center, Venice, Florida, passed away. Satur­ day. May 8. 1993. Mr. Kiel was born May 5,1916 in Centrevil­ le, Michigan, winter resident for the past four yean from Shelbyville. He was a retired International Representa­ tive for United Auto Workers Association. Was a member of the Gun Lake Lions Club, Gun Lake Snowmobile Club. Former County Commissioner for Barry County, former member on Commission for Aging, Barry County. He was also a member of United Church of Wayland. Mr. Kid is survived by his wife, Lillian (Luckett) Kiel; two daughters, Kay Ann Kiel of Wyoming, Joan E. Reed of Dorr; three sons, Keith Kiel of Byron Center, Dennis Kid, Romeo, David Farrand of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Mae Ruth Crain of Tucson, Arizona; one brother. Cart Kiel of Byron Center, 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission for the Aging, 120 N. Michigan, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Robert S. Gallardo LAKE ODESSA - Robert S. Gallardo. 41, of 526Tupper Lake St, Lake Odessa passed away Friday, May 7, 1993 ar Lis residence. He was born November 11, 1951 in Plain­ view, Texas, the son of Lazaro and Hortencia Gallardo. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970 and attended H I Technical Institute in Grand Rapids for two years and in Fl Wayne, Indiana for one year. Mr. Gallardo served in the U.S. Army from June 22, 1971 to December 22, 1972. He had been employed at Fisher Body, a Vocational Education instructor at Lakewood High School, Transportation supervisor at EBI Break thru and Electrician at Livingston Electr­ ic Co. and until his illness he was a Robotic Engineer at Jedco, Inc. tn Grand Rapids. He was married Adelina Salazar March 22, 1975 in Lake Odessa. He was a member of Sl Edwards Catholic Church. Mr. Gallardo is survived by his wife Adelina; one son, Roberto Jr. (BJ.); one daughter, Angela Lynn, both at home; his parents Lazaro and Hortencia Gallardo of Lake Odessa, Cuca Villapando of Plainview, Texas; grandmother, Inez Silva of Lake Odessa; seven sisters: Olivia Lcttimore of Las Vegas, Gloria Santos of Lake Odessa, Mary Haney of Charlotte, Caroline Galvan, Sylvia Estrada, Corina Chapman, all of Plainview, Texas, Gloria Guajardo of Amarrillo, Texas; three brothers, Domingo Gallardo of Franklin, Tennessee, Larry Gallardo Jr. of Lake Odessa and Raymond Villapando Jr. of Plainview, Texas; several aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass was held Monday May 10, at St. Edwards Church Lake Odessa, with Reverend Father Robert Gillespie Celebrant. Burial was held in Lakeside Cemetery. Rosary was held Sunday, May 9. Memorial contribu­ tions may be made to Hospice of Ionia or his family trust fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. Isabel M. Brown DELTON - Isabel M. Brown, 74, of 5909 Otis Lake Road, Delton, formerly of Norris Road, passed away Sunday, May 9,1993 at the Our Lake Road residence of cousins: Jennie and Stephen Osgood. Miss Brown was bora on October 25, 1918 in Orangeville Township. She attended gram­ mar school in Prairieville and was an excellent student of the piano. She sold Avon products for several years. She had lived with the Osgoods the past three years, the previous 71 years at her Norris Road home in Orangeville Township. Miss Brown is survived by her uncle, Ira Osgood; cousins, Barbara Osgood, Elizabeth and Leo Roblyer all of Delton, William and Thea Hart of Hastings, Mary and Lyle Munyon of Battle Creek, Mrs. Doris Vrooman of Hast­ ings. Anna Mae Kenfield of Hastings, Mrs. Grace Coats of Coats Grove, Esther and Andy Anderson of Tuscon, Arizona and Mrs. Eleanor Shedd of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferris and May (Hart) Brown. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial was al Prairieville Cemetery. I Russell E. Hockin______ | HASTINGS - Russell E Hockin, 67, Willits Road, Hastings, passed away on Saturday, May 1st 1993 at his residence. Mr. Hockin was born on August 24,1925 in Elk Rapids, Michigan, the son of Dorman J. and Lottie A. (Sherer) Hockin. He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1942. Mr. Hockin served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945 where he flew 35 combat missions in Europe. He was shot down and parachuted into enemy territory which made him a member of the exclusive Catapillar Club. He drove truck for 30 years for American Van Lines. He retired in August 1986. He was a member of Teamsters #406 retirees club. Mr. Hockin was preceded in death by one brother Wayne Hockin in December 1989. He is survived by his daughters: Sherrie Hockin of Grand Rapids, amd Mrs. Lindon (Valerie) Daniels of Hastings; sons: Don Hock­ in of Dowling and Lance Hockin of Detroit; two grandchildren: Tiffany Hewitt and Dwight Hewitt, Jr.; one brother. Bernie Hockin of Elk Rapids; former wife, Geneieve Van Elst of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3rd at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Roger Claypool officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. Walter L. Hixon CLIMAX - Walter L. Hixon, 77, of 5246 Sandstone, Climax, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. Mr. Hixon was born on January 30,1916 in Bluffton, Indiana. He was married to Leah Huggett on Septem­ ber 2, 1961 He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a tool and die maker for many years and retired from American Stamping in Battle Creek in 1977. Mr. Hixon was a member of the Richland Lodge #217 F. & A.M. He loved hunting, fishing and Gunsmithing (muzzle loaders). Mr. Hixon is survived by his wife, Leah; daughters, Mrs. Sandra Noteboom of Augusta, Mrs. Jerry (Toni) Pennock of Delton; son, Peter L. and Shirley Hixon of Visalia, California; two step-sons, Gaylord and Nancy Huggett of Delton, Robert and Sandra Huggett of Battle Creek; 20 grandchildren, 21 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Madeline Wood and Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Hixon in 1960; a step-son, John Huggett His request was to be cremated. A private interment service will be held by the family at Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation, envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Delton, Mich., 49046. SUBSCRIBE to the BANNER CalL.948.8051 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 — Page 7 Lake-Hafke to wed June 12 Corston-Brown exchange vows Kami Lisa Corston and Jon Charles Brown were married Aug. 15. 1992 at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell officiated at the double-ring ceremony before about 200 guests. Mother and father of the bride are Beverly and Lloyd O. Corston of Ortonville. Parents of the bridegroom are Marian Brown of Portland and the late Burton T. Brown. Carole Reiser served as organist. A duct of songs were performed by Chopper Schrauben (vocals) and Mark Mauren (guitar/vocals). Reading from the Bible was Bill Brown, brother of the groom. The bride’s headpiece was decorated with pearls, sequins and miniature white silk flowers, and a double layered veil. She wore a white mermaid styled gown, sheathed in chan­ tilly lace with a scalloped V-neckline and a low scoop back. The mid-length sleeves were gathered lace puff. Ivory pearls and sequins adorned the neckline and base of satin flare skirting which blossomed into a four-foot white satin train. She wore an emerald pearl drop necklace and matching emerald earrings. The bride’s bouquet was overflowing with frosted English ivy and adorned with emerald, peach and white tiger lilies accented with yellow rosebuds. Matron of honor was Kerry Layne (Corston) Wilcox, of Sunfield, sister of the bride. She wore an off-shoulder, tea-length gown of shimmering peach satin taffeta with rose detail. Bridesmaids, who were identically attired were Kimberly Lynn (Corston) Duffield, of Sunfield, sister of the bride, and Keather Lor­ raine Wilcox, niece of the bride. They displayed wicker parasols filled with emerald, peach and white tiger lilies accented with yellow roses. The matron of honor made all of the bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. Best man was Brian Brown, of Portland, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Tom Brown of Portland, brother of the groom, and Alex Brown, also of Portland, nephew of the groom. Ushers included Chris Brown and Mike Brown, brothers of the groom, and Lloyd E. Corston. brother of the bride and Kendall Wilcox, brother-in-law of the bride. A garden reception was held at the home of Kendall and Kerry Wilcox in Sunfield. Festivities were held under a large yard canopy where tables were decorated with peach and emerald streamers, bells, balloons, candles and lots of yellow and white poned mums. Dick and Pat Bitney, uncle and aunt of the bride, and George and Jan Livingston, brother-in-law and sister of the groom, served as masters and mistresses of ceremony. The guest book was attended by Sandy Brown, niece of the groom. The cake was attended by Jenny Brown, Michelle Brown and Lisa Russman. nieces of the groom. Attending the gift table was Jessie Brown and Amy Russman. also nieces of the groom. Special entertainment was provided by four local bands, consisting of tamily members and friends. “The Royal Ramblers.” “Buddy and the Bees,” “Just for Fun,” and “The Hayseeds.” The music ranged from rock-nroll to bluegrass to country and ballads. Special guests included John E. Bridgewater and wife Loraine, grandparents, of Lansing; Jim Brown, brother, from Florida; Art and Ivy Corston. uncle and aunt, from California; Mark and Jennifer Brown and children Samantha and Jeremiah, nephew and family from South Dakota; Auntie Pat Taylor from California; John and Amy Cor­ ston. cousins from Massachusetts; Graham and Leslie Clark, cousins from Maryland; grandmother Ross from California; Bob and Jenny Hagle and son. Eric, cousins, from California; John and Marty Bridgewater, un­ cle and aunt from Maryland; and Brenda Johnson and son Joshua, friends, from Florida. The couple traveled to the East Coast to spend a week-long honeymoon in Maine. Massachusetts. New York, and lastly a visit to Niagra Falls in Canada. Jon and Kami Brown now live in Portland. Kuempels to mark 25th anniversary Clyde and Rosie Kuempel will have their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May Clyde is 83 and Rosie 75. They were mar­ ried in the Sonoma United Methodist Church by the Rev. Howard Moore, who is now deceased. Kensington-Eastman united in marriage Laurie Ann Kensington and Mxhael Ashley Eastman were married Sept. 5. 1992. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. The reception took place at the Marywood Country Club in Battle Creek. Laurie is the daughter of Carol and Kenneth Kensington of Hastings and Michael is the son of Ann and William Eastman, also of Hastings. Matron of honor was Stacy Kensington. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Kensington, Lisa Eastman. Tina Schoessel. Debbie Meade and Stephanie Simpson. Junior bridesmaids were Erika and Staci Simpson. Flower girls were Emily and Caroline Burnette. Best man was Tim Schoessel. Groomsmen were David Kensington. Rip Eastman. Bill Eastman. Kacy McDonald and Jon Kensington. The newlyweds’ honey-noon was in Chicago, then the returned to their home in Hastings, where Michael is a Production Coordinator for Viatcc/Hastings Engineered Systems and Laurie is an executive secretary for Viatec Central Services. Doug and Susan Lake of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Deborah, to James Hafke. son of James and Carlyn Hafke of Englewood. Fla. Deborah is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Central Michigan University. James is a graduate of Lakeland High School and Central Michigan University. They are planning a June 12 wedding at Bertha Brock Park. Buels celebrate 40th anniversary Jerry and Denise Daniels of Delton and Harold and Phyllis Frisbie of Portage arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kimberly Jo, to Timothy Lee. The bride-elect is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. The bridegroom-to-be is a graduate of Portage Northern High School. A July 10 wedding is being planned at the Gull Lake Methodist Church in Richland. Willis “Bill” and Donna Buehl celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary April 25 with a family dinner and gathering. Their children are James of Kentwood. Jeff and Nancy of Hastings. Joy and Jim Frost of Novi and Jeremy at home. Area BIRTH Announcements: BOY, Shane Matthew, bom May 3. 1993 to Renee Curtis and Robert Madden, at 1:16 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital. Weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs.. 19V4 inches. BOY, Kim Landon and Dorothy Hoffman of Bellevue are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cody Allen, bom April 6 at 8:08 p.m. at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Proud grandparents are Russell Landon of Hastings and Don and Helen Hoffman of Bellevue. GIRL, Amber Nicole, bom April 22 at 5 p.m. to Charlie and Kris Slagel. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs. and 20’4 inches long. Wear-Neumaier to be wed July 3 Vows of marriage will be spoken on July 3. 1993, by Jennifer Sue Wear and Karl R. Neumaier. The bride-to-be. of DeKalb. III., is the daughter of Ronald and Susan Boersma of Hickory Corners and Gary and Patricia Wear of Hastings. She is a graduate of Michigan State University. The future groom, of East Lansing, is the son of Karl and Kathy Neumaier of Nor­ thville. He, too, graduated from Michigan State University, where he is pursuing a graduate degree. GIRL, Kimberly Ann. bom April 25 at 12:49 p.m. to Scott and Paula Tebo. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 15’4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Hazel Doolittle turns 100 on May 21 Hizel Doolittle, 1 resident at Tendercare, will observe her 100th birthday May 21. She was born May 21. 1893. in Syracuse. N.Y. She moved to Hastings in May of 1948 with her son. Donald and Peg Doolittle, and lived with her daughter. Dorothy and Howard Frost. She worked at the Kroger Store. Homer *s *nd in the cafeteria at Hastings High Friends may greet her Saturday. May 22. at Tendercare from 2 to 4 p.m., or send cards. Hazel has two children, five grandchildren. 17 great-grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. BOY, Alexander Clayton Earl, bom at Lee Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac on April 26th at 7:55 a.m.. weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21U inches long. Proud parents are Rick and Kimmie Earl. Welcomed home by big brother and sister. Matt and Mandy Jiles. BOY, Jacob Floyd, bom April 27 at 10:08 a m. to Jessica Townsend. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 13K ozs. and 19% inches long. GIRL, Shawna Lynn, bom April 29 at 5:38 a.m. to Tracy and James Mathews. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 11% ozs. and 19% inches long. GIRL, Amber Nicole, bom April 22 at 5 p.m. to Charlie and Kris Slagel. Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20% inches long. NEWS NEWS NEWS Larson-Krapo to be wed Oct. 23 David and Carol Larson of Adrian an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen E. to Robert J. Crapo. both of Kalamazoo. He is the son of Robert Crapo, Richland and Betty Glaze. Joplin, Mo. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Michigan State University and is office manager for Bridal Images. The future bridegroom is a 1987 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at Hastings Manufacturing. The couple is planning an Oct. 23 wedding. Smith-Frisbie to be wed July 10 of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE Zylstra-Brandt plan to wed June 19 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Zylstra, of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie, to Scott Brandt, son of Carol and Jim Smith, of Clarskville and Rob Brandt of Youngstown. Ohio. Scott is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood High School and Julie graduated in 1990. The wedding date is June 19. The public is cordially invited to attend the ... of ... Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 404 E. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan Open house set for Aline Frisby The children of Aline Frisby will honor the 80th birthday (which was April 19) of their mother w ith an open house at the Frisby home Sunday. May 16. from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Frisby taught at several one-room Barry County schools, two years at Freeport and after 18 years at Middleville. Thomapple Kellogg, she retired in 1975 Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to share in the celebration. The family is re­ questing there be no gifts Cards may be sent to 232 Sisson Road. Freeport. Mich. 49325. ... on ... Avery-Earle to wed July 17 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Avery of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Christine Lynn, to Dale Williar' Earle, son of David Earle of Otsego and the late Marion Swinehart. Chris is a 1988 graduate of Haslings High School. She is employed at McDonald s in Hastings. Dale is a 1985 graduate of Plainwell High School and a 1987 graduate of ITT. He is employed by Allegan Metal Finishing. A July 17 wedding is being planned. Friday, May 21, 1993 We will be pleased to have you as our guest for a tour of our expanded facilities and for refreshments. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MOffTGAGC FORECLOSURE SALE N0TKC or MarrMat Dofoull ho* occurred in the condition* of o morfgoge mode by Fronk Joseph Rich ond Morjorie Moore Rich hutband ond wile, mortgagor*, to State Bank of Caledonia, a Michigan banking cor porotion mortgagee, dated November 8. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deed* for Barry County, on December 3. 1991 in liber 528. Page 133 Because of said default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by tatd mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 12% per annum ond expenses on said mortgage the sum of SI 2. 453.92. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ pense* including attorney* fees allowed by law. and all toxe* and insurance premiums raid by the undersigned before sale, said '**.&> igoge will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the North door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan on June 10. 1993. at 2:00 p.m. The premise* covered by *aid mortgage ore situated in the Township of Baltimore. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and ore described as follows: The Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 14 of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 11. Town 2 North, Range 8 West EXCEPT: A parcel of land described as com­ mencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest I 4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of said Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. thence East 398.5 feet thence south 326 3 feet thence West 398 5 feet thence 326.3 feet to the place of beginning. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale. Dated April 29 1993 By STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA MIKA MEYERS BECKETT t JONES Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe Suite 700 200 Ottawa NW Grand Raprds Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (6-3) DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode and executed on August 29. 1990 by IRA NATHANIEL STRICKLIN, also known as Ira Nathaniel Strickland, a married man. as mortgagor, to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES. INC.. on Indiana Corporation, os mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 30. 1990. in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 504 of mortgages on page 770. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice $54,849.75 for principal and $2,277.83 for Interest ond no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage, ond the power of sole in the mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 10. 1993. at 2:00 o clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, in Hjo State of Michigan, the lands and promises describ­ ed in said mortgage will bo offered for sale ord sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount duo and unpaid upon the mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the statutory at­ torney foe. The promises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. Stalo of Michigan, ond are described os follows: That pari of Lot 1 of ARNOLD'S PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Libor 3 of Plats on Page 27. Barry County Records describ­ ed os: Commencing ot the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 1. thence running thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly lino of said Lot. 50 foot for the place of beginning, thence South 33 dogroes 4 minutes East along the Easterly line of said lot. 50 foot, thence Southwesterly to a point in the Westerly lino of said lot. South 44 degrees 24 minutes East 100 foot from the Northwesterly cor­ ner of said lot. thence North 44 ctagrw. 24 minutes West along the Westerly line of said lot. 50 foot, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: Moy 4. 1993 HUMBARGER 8 ZEBELL. P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: David L. Zobell 810 Comerico Budding Bottle Crook. Ml 49017 Telephone: (616)962-7585 (6/3) SNORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AR Countls*) MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by RANDY I. PIAUNT ond SAMANTHA A. PLAUNT HUSBAND AND WIFE to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated October 25. 1988 and recorded on October 26. 1988 in Liber 474. on page 281 BARRY County Records. Michigan ond assigned by said Mortgagee to MIAMI VALLEY BANK, on Ohio Corporation by an assignment dated October 26. 1988. and recorded on November 16. 1988. in Liber 475. on page 354 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 10/100 Dollars ($40,864.10). In­ cluding interest at 10.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o clock A.m.. on May 27. 1993. Said premises are situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os Property located in Yankee Springs Township. Sorry County. Michigan. Commencing 27 rods south of the Center of Sec­ tion 8 Town 3 North. Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rod*, thence South 6 Rods. Thence East 20 rod*, thence North 6 rods to the place of beginning. Also commencing 33 rods south of the center of section 8. Town 3 North Range 10 West, thence West 20 Rod* thence South 2 Rod* thence East 20 Rod*, thence Nor«h 2 Rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be of 6 r lonths from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole. Dated: April 5. 1993 MIAMI VALLEY BANK. AN Ohio Corporation. AAortgogee BORNSTEIN WISHNOW 8 SCHNEIDERMAN Attorneys. 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ste. 1040 Southfield Mi 48075 (5/13) FOMCIOMIMSAU CMMty «f Bany PUBLICATION NOTICE OoceoMMl Estate Filo No 93-21142-SE Estate of LOUIS GALE GILLILLAND. deceased. Social Security No. 380-07-0315. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On May 25 1993 ot 9 00 a.m.. in the Probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Elnore W. Holbrook requesting that she be appointed per­ sonal representative of the Estate of Louis Gole Gilli(land, who lived ot 1115 Brot Rood, Hastings. Mi 49058. and who died on December 30. 1999; re­ questing that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined: ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated October 7. 1986. and codicils doted none, be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. May 4. 1993 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) dimmers McPhillips 8 doherty 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Elnore W. Holbrook 5308 Devonshire Lansing. Ml 48911 (5/13) NOTICE of LAST DAY of REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of the LAST DAY of REGISTRATION of the QUALIFIED ELECTORS of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, provides the following: ‘The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides....'* To The Qualified Elector* Of Said School District: ■ ns •ttcuwi ts mmrr RSM so voxa dw Ann Landers Thank the step-mom Forgive for your sake Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I had been married less than a year when his ex­ wife threatened to send his two children to live with us if she didn't get more child­ support money. Since we had decided not to have any children when we married, we opted to increase the child support rather than take custody. Over the years, the ex-wife repeatedly ap­ plied for employment in other states and was finally successful. When she moved, she ask­ ed us to take the kids, and we felt there was no way we could refuse. Of course, the kids did not want to live with us. and there were many problems that caused a fair amount of stress in our marriage. With a lot of work and many prayers, we made it. The kids are almost out of college now, and we can Finally sec the light at the end of the tunnel. 1 would like to make an appeal to all the divorced mothers who, for whatever reason, have assigned their parental responsibilities to another woman. Please, occasionally write a note, buy a card or make a telephone call and tell that woman you appreciate her efforts and the sacrifices she is making. After all. SHE is the one doing the job YOU signed on for. Any divorced mother who believes her remarried ex-husband has assumed the bulk of parental responsibility is kidding herself. Ifs his wife who does this. How ironic that after having made the decision not to have children of my own, I ended up rearing another woman's. A phone call or a note of apprecia­ tion would have meant a great deal to me. - JscluoavRIe, Fla. Dear Jack: Thank you for an excellent let­ ter. I cannot recall ever having received one like it. While we’re on the subject, fathers whose ex-wives have remarried and taken the kids should do this as well. Town meeting scheduled by Rep. Hoekstra A town meeting to discuss President Clin­ ton’s economic plan and proposals for reform­ ing Congress will be hosted by Congressman Pete Hoekstra in Wayland on Monday, May 17. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Wayland Union High School, 870 Superior St.. Wayland. “The President’s economic plan perpetuates the notion that taxing more and creating more government programs are the ways to solve the federal government's deficit problems,'* the Second Congressional District Republican said. “I do not believe those are the answers. What we need to do is cut spending first, cut spending now and look at possible tax increases in the future.” Hoekstra also plans to speak about ideas for reforming Congress and hopes to hear other ideas about the issue. Earlier this year, freshman members of Congress from both the Republican and Democratic parties released separate versions of their ideas for reforming the 535-member body. Republican initiatives include a Balanced Budget Amendment, the Line-Item Veto, uniform term limits for all members of Con­ gress and reducing spending on congressional committees sad congressional franking. Hoekstra also will discuss a set of proposals he will introduce to give voters the opportuni­ ty to place questions on a national ballot. "h won’t be easy to do. but I believe something has to be done to break the logjam of inaction on Capitol Hill,” Hoekstra said. "This will force Congress to address issues it has been bypassing for years.” Hoekstra said he has received many letters and calls about reforming Congress and hopes to get good input from people attending the meeting. “I’m sure there are other ideas people have for reforming Congress and I’d like to hear them,” Hoekstra said. "Congress needs to clean up its own House before it can gain back the trust of the American people that has erod­ ed over the past several years.” Legal Notices MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: COLIN CRUTTENDEN (Four (4) Year Term) Also any Proposition that may be submitted I. PROPOSmON TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MBXAGE RATE Shall the authorized rate for operating purposes ol the Hastings Area School District. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1993 without regard to reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Constitution of 1963? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk (s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 14.1993 is May 17,1993. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hasting* Area School District, Michigan. Dated May 6, 1993 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Filo No. 93-21141-IE Estate of KATHRYN LILLIAS NORTON. Docoosod. Social Security No. 363-28-0125. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intocMt In the estate may be barrod or erf- fected by the following. The decedent, whose Iasi known address was 1136 Bristol Lake Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 died 3/29/93. An instrument doted Juno 10. 1992 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the independent co-personal representatives. CATHY JOAN NORTON of 23 E. Alden. Coldwater. Mi 49036. ond PATRICIA MAUREEN LOVE. 1113 Union City Rd.. Coldwater. Ml 49036. or to both the independent co-personal representatives ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. with’ 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. DONALD J. WALBRIDGE (P21900) 491 E. Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 965-7211 (5/13) Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed several letters from readers explaining why they neglect their elderly parents. I really con­ nected with those who wrote and hope you have room for one more. Mine will be a little different. Yes, my parents were abusive, both verbal­ ly and physically. They never bothered to control their tempers, and they took out their frustrations on each other and on us children. However, we are all still loyal to our parents. We have simply strived to raise our own children differently. Forgiveness is a great healer. 1 no longer hold feelings of anger over what happened to me as a child. There is a great deal of freedom in forgiving. I can achieve any goal I wish without the shackles of blame. 1 have no score to settle with my parents. I don't keep a tally of wrongs done to me by them. I awake every morning free and unchained. Positive thinking is healthy. 1 don't get sick like 1 used to. It is a scientific fact that negative thoughts can suppress the immune system. Many books have been written about this in the last few years. Life is so very, very short. Why spend time on negative thoughts? They only hurt the per­ son who feels them. If you must have revenge, then forgive. That is the best revenge of all. So, Ann. please urge your readers to think positively and forgive, for their sake. It’s generous, and it's healthy. — D.S., Keat, Wadi. Dear D.S.:I’vc said it so many times in this space I'm afraid I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, broken record, broken record. Thank you. thank you, thank you. thank you. why can’t you stop smoking altogether 1 .worry that one day you may set the house on fire. 1 see the water-soaked butts in various places, including wastebaskets. What if you are in a hurry and don't put enough water oo those butts? Do you ever wonder how much more you might get done if you weren’t spen­ ding time thinking of when and where to sneak your next cigarette and how to hide the evidence? Whenever we meet after being apart and I smell the smoke on your breath, in your clothes and in your hair. I feel a stab of disap­ pointment. I wonder then if perhaps you are doing other things behind my back Thanks. Ann. for giving me an opportunity to get this off my chest. 1 feel better now. Please sign this Love You Anyway in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: What a poignant letter. I can promise you that it will hit a raw nerve in a great many readers. Thanks on behalf of all the people who might consider ditching the filthy habit after reading today's column. Son a slob, mother Dear Ann Landers: May 1 have the last word about reply to the college student who lived with a bunch of slobs? You said, "Once a slob, always a slob. Their mothers blew it.’’ Ann, I think YOU blew it. After years of nagging, threatening and punishing, I decided my 18-year-old can keep his bedroom looking any way he likes. I close the door, and if he isn’t ashamed to entertain his friends in a pigs­ ty, that’s OK with me. Yean ago. when I couldn’t stand it any longer. I would clean up after him. Two hours later, it would look like the city dump again. I finally decided if he wanted to leave his clothes and junk on the floor, fine, but I would no longer sort through the mess to find his clothes and do his laundry. Now he does his own laundry, and the room still looks like a disaster, but 1 don’t give a damn. I work full-time and take care of the rest of the house. He can take care of his sleeping quarters any way he chooses. So. Annie, old girl, your quote. “Once a slob, always a slob’’ is simply not true. My niece was as bad as my son when she lived at home, but now that she’s married, her apart­ ment is as neat as can be. Her mother can’t believe it. Sign me Letter to closet smoker Dear Ann Landers: My wife is a closet smoker. I’ve tried to tell her for years how I feel, but I could never bring myself to do it. Please help me out by printing this letter. Dear Sweetheart: I hate what smoking is doing to your health. I’m afraid you won't be around to grow old with me. Your cough has become part of your personality. You have frequent colds and ocher respiratory problems and often complain of being tired. Can’t you see what you are doing to yourself? You pretend to be a non-smoker. I'm em­ barrassed by this. I suspect our family and friends know because of the smell, the cough and all the other signs. Your duplicity is mak­ ing you look foolish. If you have enough willpower to keep from smoking publicly. -AWftaoBin Lancaster, Pa. Dear Witness: Thanks for your testimony. It was one of many. I bow to all who wrote to recount firsthand experiences. Those letters were very convincing. Gem of the Day: If you want your children to listen, try talking softly - to someone else. When planning a wedding, who pays for what? HTio stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides' ’ has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.65 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa News: Dallas and Norene (Deatunan) Braden observed their 45th wedding anniversary Sun­ day. Their daughters and families attended church with them and there were decorated cakes at coffee hour in their honor. Dawn Deardorff and Bonnie Frost are their daughters. The Bradens arrived home recent­ ly from Arizona. The Ionia Homes Tour is this weekend. Some homes are newly restored and others with rather new owners are in the process of restoration. One of them had been built on speculation by Lake Odessa’s founder, H.R. Wagar. He built three (nearly) matching houses on Rich Street on the hill just south of M-21. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fellowship Hall is being held Friday and Saturday. More than 300 attended the May dinner Fri­ day, May 7. sponsored by Lakewood Chris­ tian School and its parent support group. Another playground designed by the Leathers firm in New York took shape last weekend at Mason in its Rayner Park. More than 200 workers turned out to help. One volunteer said she felt her grandchildren would be enjoying this park in years to come. Lake Odessa's playground, Swifty’s P.L.A.C.E., has never lost its novelty, as crop after crop of young children learn the thrill of using its many components. Eaton County has listed in its marriage licenses Paul Edgecomb III of Lake Odessa and Debra Kay Root of Lansing; Eric James Hummel of Lake Odessa and Wendi Linn Walker of Mulliken. We read that Charlotte is gening closer to getting a new library in the former Felpausch building. Bonding issues have failed more than once. Many fund-raising events have taken place and more are planned to get the necessary funds for revamping the super­ market site. They currently have 3,500 square feet. The new location will give them 12.000. The exterior, roof and insulation have already been paid for. Death came in Florida recently to Peter Zondervan. co-founder of the country’s largest religious publishing house. In 1988 the company was sold to Harper and Row Publishers. Zondervan and his brother began their own company in 1931. He had held all the top offices in the Gideons International, a Bible distribution ministry that places Bibles in jails, hospitals, hotels and motel rooms. Friends and neighbors of the Elenbaas fami­ ly attended the funeral or visitation times at the Cook Chapel at Byron Center last weekend due to the death of Roger Elenbaas. 66. who died Wednesday. The family of Roger and Twyla moved to a farm on Camp­ bell Road in 1971 and lived there for 21 years. Their younger three children graduated from Lakewood High School. They were members of Central United Methodist Church. Roger was an avid gardener and sold his produce at city markets in Hastings, Ionia and Greenville. Practices have begun for teams in youth ball leagues, with practices and games being held at Yager Field at the Lake Odessa fairgrounds and on the school playgrounds. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rohrbacher, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Rohrbacher and Emily attend­ ed the dedication of their granddaughter and niece, Sarah, daughter of Gordon and Carla Rohrbacher at a Battle Creek church Sunday More "snowbirds” who have arrived home are the Theron Kings and the Rick Wolvertons. Volunteer workers have been recruited for the Artrain, which will be in Lake Odessa next week. May 20-22. Workers will have their training Wednesday, May 19, and then will be prepared to escort school children in groups through the unique train, with the public invited to later showings. On the Ar­ train’s earlier visit to our village in 1989, summer vacation was still in force so the public viewing was each day. This year’s ex­ hibit is on transportation. Public school retirees are invited to attend the MARSP luncheon at Ionia’s K of C Hall Thursday next week. May 20. Lake Odessa retirees are the host group. State Rep. Robert Bender of Middleville will be the speaker. Each time there is a "Treasures and Tasty Tidbits” auction. Funds will go to the MARSP Foundation. Willard and Josephine Simmet of Rainbow Lake, Perrinton, will observe their 50th an­ niversary May 15 with mass at St. Martin de Forres Church, followed by a reception at the Fulton Township Hall. They are parents of Carl Simmet of Lake Odessa. Willard is a descendant of the pioneer McNaughton and Campbell families of Bowne Township. The Union Bank open house at the Freeport branch was a highly successful event, with balloons, cookies and coffee in the lobby and other goodies, including bargain bonus bank­ ing features. Friends of the Library met last week and set dates for material for their May Newsletter, which is published three times each year. At the Congregational Church on Mothers’ Day, each lady present was given a potted pansy plant from Betty Carey’s Sunday School class. A great number attended the Monday morn­ ing funeral service for 41-year-old Bobby Gallardo. The 1-96 Speedway opened Friday night, April 30, with nearly a hundred cars com­ peting. As usual, some Indiana drivers won some of the top spots, but Lowell’s Mike Nugent. Portland’s Chris Hoppes and Stan­ ton’s Roger Sow les were winners. Royal and Christina (Mendoza) Ainsworth of Sunfield are parents of a new son. Cruz Keith, bom April 28 in a Lansing Hospital. Nearby Mulliken had a ribbon cutting and formal dedication for the new Roxand Township Hall Saturday afternoon with its of­ fices and fire station. They replace buildings destroyed in a fire last summer, which also ruined the village library. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME~ Hannah Collier Falk's diary of 1896 revealing by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Hannah Collier Falk as a young woman. Hannah Collier was bom Feb. 12. 1832. at Prebble. Courtland County. N.Y. She came to Michigan at the age of 5 with her parents Phoebe and Richard Collier and two brothers. They settled in Richland first, near the old Slater Indian Mission where they lived for some time and learned a great deal about In­ dian life and customs. They then moved to Middleville and after living there for some time, they moved to Prairieville, where “Aunt Hannah" as she became known lived until Jan. 22. 1922. She died at the age of 89, 4 months and 20 days or 21 days before her 90th birthday. She married William J. Falk on July 4. 1846, and they had four children, Frances Falk (Merlau). Ida May Josephine Falk (died at age 2). Willie Richard Falk (died al age 2 also) and Nettie Elvina Falk (Hyde). She left a collection of pictures of her family and herself and a handwritten diary. She was also married to Mr. Jones from Hope Township and may have had another marriage. These marriages were not included in her obituary. The diary is a part of the Bernard Museum collection and has been transcribed and typed by Nellie and Clare Richards. The Bernard Museum has graciously shared this diary and the pictures with "Time to Time" so that our readers also may catch a glimpse of life in 1896. Irregularity in spelling is due to obscurities in the handwritting. Most spellings are faithfully copied as written. She refers to her grandchildren by their first names: Birdie, Merlau. Willie Merlau. Leu Hyde. Lora Hyde. Opal Hyde and Rankin Hyde. She calls her son-in-law. Dr. George Hyde “Dock." or Dr. Hyde. Her use of foil names for the neighbors makes this diary written during her 64th birth year, in 1896. particularly valuable as a piece of local history. The Diary of Hanna Cottier Falk 1896 Wednesday. Jan. 1 The snow is six inches deep. It snowed a very little today. Pip Ketchum here today. Dr. Hyde here and Leu and Lora. Leu suyed all night with me. 1 showed her trunk to her. Mrs. Bugbee here. Susie Deprester here. She went to John Cairns and got me 4 yards of blue flannel — SO cents a yard, and Susie brought me two primers from Mr. Temples. I took one. 10 cents and Leu and Lora took the other back to the store. I gave them 10 cents to get them some candy. I finished fitting my blue dress. Dr. Hyde brought me some milk. Storms-dog fight-Nig again today. Thursday. Jan. 2 Alzina ironed again today. Leu here today and suyed tonight. Mrs. Wilcox here after Alzina Westover to go to lectures with her tonight. 1 have to lay down two or three times every day. Dr. Hyde here today. Leu and we fringed out four little sachets like Dr. Hydes nectic. A lecture to the Baptist Church on prophe­ sying from the Bible. Leu put a lot of things in her new trank that I gave her. Mr. William B. Delano died today in Gun Marsh township, aged 83. Burned in woodside cemetery. He was a batchelor and had a big farm. Friday, Jan. 3, 1896 It snowed and blowed lots today. Permelian Collier. Mary Ann Bugbee here. Ella McLeery here. Lora Hyde and Dr. Hyde here. Leu went home with them tonight. 1 fix­ ed my sachet and Opals today of Dr. Hydes nectie. Willie Merlau here tonight. He brought me his photo of him and his dog Leors. It is real blustery tonight. Mr. Hauser lec­ ture this afternoon on prophesying and tonight loo. Dr. Hyde brought me my rent receipt from Hope on the Newton farm 120 acres $37.34 cents. I had to pay him back 2Vi cents. Dock Hyde brought me my mail. Mr. Nor­ thrap buried here in Prairieville. He was brought from Milo, his age is 72. Rev. C.S. Wheeler preached the sermon. Saturday. Jan. 4 It snowed and blowed a little today. Orvil Whitlock here today a little while, I went to the door a little while. I have to lie down every day. 1 am so weak and bad. Sam Deback here tonight and brought me some sausage. Pip Ketchum here and Dr. Hyde. We were going to write a new contract tonight but they did not write it tonight. But put it off a week, I guess. Oh. Mr. Emerson Edger died today at his sons in Rutland Township. Barry County, age 73. cancer of the stomach. Sunday. Jan.5 It is pleasant today. Frances. Birdie and The house of Hannah Collier Falk in Prairieville. Willie Merlau here a little while and Ann Jones here. Mrs. Gaskill here. John Brigham here tonight, he gave me his photo. Dr. Hyde here this afternoon and brought Leu and Lor­ na with him. They suyed all night so they would be ready for school in the morning. They have a new woman teacher. Her name is Daisy Dowling from Middleville. Mrs. Wilkinson has been sick so she can't finish the school. It commences tomorrow. There has been a vacation for two weeks. Alzina went to meeting today. John Brigham brought me my receipt for my Plainwell Enterprise (newpaper). I sent the dollar with him to pay for my paper for one year. Mr. and Mrs. Silcox here. I paid her 33 cents for some bitter that she brought to me. 2 pounds. 6 ounces. 14 cents a pound. Monday, Jan. 6 It is real cold today. Alzina Westover is washing. Leu and Lora suited for school this morning. Would not eat their breakfast, they went before a bell rang. 1 sent some paper to William and Clariey Lefft. Kelso. Cowlitz County. Wash. 1 wrote a letter to Martha Silcox today to Hot Springs. South Dakou. Dr. Hyde came after the girls. They went home with him. He brought me my mail. I got a letter from Nellie Collier and a letter from Lavancha Stow and a wedding card, the same one from Blanche herself. John Stows folks has just got back to Saguache, Colo. They have all been up in the mountains to Iris. Colo. I wrote a letter tonight to C.D. Griffith. Mattawan. Kalamazoo County. Alzina has gone over to the Baptist Chapel to a lecture tonight. I am alone. Just 137 years ago today George Washington was married to Mrs. Martha Curtis in New York. Tuesday, Jan. 7 It is lots wanner tonight. Mrs. Russell here today. Amelia Morehouse here. She brought me some sourkrout. I fixed the sleeves in my night dress. Made them bigger. Susie Deprester and Willie here. Alzina went to the lecture tonight with Susie. Seredda Ball brought me some more sausage tonight. Alice Wilcox here a good while today. Dr. Hyde here. He brought the girls night dresses, so they suyed all night with me tonight. A horse ran away from uptown and broke the cutter. They caught the horse. The boys scared him with their sleds. Mr. Horton here. He went over to my place in Hope and got a big load of hay that he bought last fall. He brought me his two little children's photos. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Rankin Hydes birthday - one year old. It is a nice day but cold. Leu and Lora suyed here last night and went to school. Alzina Westover’s sister and her husband here. Mr. Pixley here today. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s a few minutes. I was tired when I got back. Dr. Hyde came down here and brought little Opal Hyde. She suyed all night with me. Or­ vil Whitlock here. Leu and Lora rode home with Dr. Hyde. Mrs. Bugbee here tonight. Her and Alzina went over to the lecture tonight and they had one this afternoon. Tonight will be the last lecture on the coming of Christ. Charles Armstrong had his toe cut off by an ax falling on it. Dr. Hyde sewed it on tonight and it pains him so that he came here to find Dr Hyde Thursday, Jan. 9 It is thawing lots today. Opal here all day and tonight. Sarah Quick and Lenard Quick here. Sarah brought me a little pine lamp and a darky sitting on a stool. Mr. John Hine here after money. I did not have any. Carl Loveland cut one of his fingers off. Leu and Lora here. They rode home with Dock tonight. The snow is a going fast ard lots of wood is a coming into town too. every day Friday, Jan. 10 It is a real nice day. It has thawed lots to­ day. Frances Merlau rode down with Fred Ball and suid most all day with me. She went down town and got me a quart of oysters. 35 cents. We had them tonight for supper. Lora went home with Dr. Hyde tonight. Lura Andrews here to breakfast then her and her father and two other (4) of them here tonight. Mrs. Wesley Waters here today more than an hour. The Odd Fellows had an oyster supper tonight in their lodgeroom over Tem­ ple and Nelson's store. Saturday, Jan. 11 It is a nice day. The sleighing is pretty thin but the wood is a coming in lively to town. Mrs. May A. Bugbee here. Ann Jones here. Susie Deprester here. Little Opal and Leu Hyde here all day and tonight Dock came after them. I hate to have little Opal go home. I don't sit up all day yet. I fixed my shirt and my night dress a little. It is colder tonight again. 1 sent Leu and she got me 24 cents worth of rolled oats and 5 cents worth of gum for Leia. Lora and Opal. Pepsin gum. Willie here tonight. Suid a good while. I got a cat a logue from John Lewis Childs this afternoon. Sunday, Jan. 12 It is blowing and snowing like fory today by squalls. Can’t hardly see some times the snow flies so. Mrs. Bugbee came to get me to direct three letters for her. Vine Nasher and Orra Storms both out in the storm and they were both sick last week and had doctors. Dr. Hyde was out most all day in the storm. Arthur Turrell here tonight a few minutes. I wrote a letter tonight to Mrs. Jennie Young. Colorado. Arthur Turrell gave me his photo tonight. It is very cold tonight. William Donahue got killed this afternoon in Battle Creek. A coupling cars. He leaves a wife and three children. Monday, Jan. 13 It is snowing a little. Alzina is washing. Dock brought Leta and Lora. Took up 25 cents to pay for my P.O. hpx to I. Cairns and brought a receipt. Tip Ketchum here today. Dr. Hyde brought me some milk and some chicken milk. Dock took Mrs. James Young’s letter to the office. Mrs. Bugbee here and Mrs. Wilcox here. Dock Hyde came after Leu and Lora tonight. Opal has a cold. As soon as she got home. Leu got my mail; The Christian Herald, The Graphic, John Lewis Child's Cat-a-log and a Mills Cat-a-log. Tuesday, Jan 14 It is a nice day today. Leu and Lora rode to school with Frank Hart. They stopped in here and left their shawls and dinner pails. Alzina went down town and got a pound of coffee for me, 25 cents. Permelian Collier, Mrs. Elian McLeay and Mrs. Mary A. Bugbee were here today. 1 did not sit up half of the day. 1 sent Alzina down to get some beef but they did not have any Dr. Hyde here and got my insurance papers on my house and bam. Dr. McLeay stopped in here and left me three little fish that he got over in Hope today. I don’t feel at all (good) today. Ella McLeay brought me her photo and Sadie McLeay’s. Wednesday, Jan. 15 It is a beautiful day today. Today William Donahoe was brought from Battle Creek and buried by the Odd Fellows in the Prairieville cemetery by Rosilla Havensman. He was coupling cars and was jammed to death. Mrs. Carpenter here just a few minutes. Leu went this noon and got me a pound of cheese to Temples, 12 cents. Leu and Lora here tonight. They went and got me a gallon of oil and a pound of tea. 25 cents. Willie Merlau here tonight a little while. Dr. Hyde here tonight and made out my new policy on my house here. He is agent. Roseu Kingsbury Chamberlin died today at Cloverdale (at her daughter Melissa Ashbys). I have not sat up half of the day today. Sam DeBack here. Leu and Lora suyed all night tonight. Rosilla Donahoe gets $3000 in­ surance. $2000 from the Odd Fellows and $1000 from the Railroad company. Dr. Hyde gave me a little bottle of medicine tonight. I have not had a bit since two weeks before Christmas. Pictures are from the Bernard Historical Society and Museum Collection, Delton.) Marriage Licenses: Edward Lynn Cowles. Hastings and Louise Irene Rice. Hastings. Terry James Mattson. Hastings and Cirsten Donahue, .Hastings. William Ernest Bryant. Delton and Carol Jean Sebring. Delton. Gregory Jay Czinder. Hastings and Kelly Kay McClurkin. Hastings. William Owen Stovall. Delton and Patricia Ann WaJthorn. Delton. Christopher Patrick White. Grand Rapids and Amy Jo Bender. Middleville. Jason Daniel Elkins. Middleville and Lisa Marie Bourdo. Middleville. Mike Allen Traister. Bellevue and Sherrie Kay Hoffman. Bellevue Calvin Leon Rose II. Hastings and Victoria Lynn Sturdavant. Hastings. Robert Clayton Green. Plainwell and Catherine Jeanette Chandler. Plainwell. James Allen Plafschorre Jr.. Hastings and Sherry Lynn Kidder. Hastings. Legal Notices_____ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the condition* of o certain mortgage executed by John R. Rener. o tingle mon of 17963 Sierra Hwy rO. Canyon Coun­ try. California, 91351 Mortgagor to the Eaton Federal Saving* Bonk, of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the low* of the United State*. Mortgagee dated February 20. 1991 and recorded in the office of the Regitter ol Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on February 22. 1991 in Liber 512. Poge* 109. 1)0 ond 111. on which Mortgage there i* claimed to be due on April 29. 1993, for principal, interest, late charge* ond delinquent escrow balance, the turn of Twenty Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Nine and 92/100 Dollar* ($22,389.92). ond said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by taid Mortgage immediately due and payable because of the several default* of the Mortgagor ond no proceeding* at low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ha* become operative. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described, or so much thereof os moy be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder, at the East door of the Cour­ thouse at 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. June 3. 1993. at 2:00 o'clock local time in the after­ noon of said day, ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Ten (10%) percent per annum in­ terest. legal costs, attorney foes and also any taxes, insurance premiums and any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect its in­ terest in the premises, which said premises are described in said Mortgage as follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan described os: commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 97 ond 1 /3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Sec­ tion 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 300 foot, thence West 200 feet, thence South 300 feet, thence East in the center of the highway 200 feet to the place of beginning. Also a parcel of land in the Southwest 1Z4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing ot the Southeast corner of the West 97 ond 1 /3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet, thence North 300 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 39 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 39 feet, thence East 200 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period will bo six (6) months from the time of such solo. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bonk 236 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48813 Dated: April 29. 1993 (5/27) File No. 93-21121-IE Estate of MARY JEAN JONES. Deceased. Social Security No. 475 40-6606. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose fast known address was 14565 Brooklodge Rood. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 died 11 -24-92. An instru­ ment dated OB-21-81 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to rhe independent personal representative. Eugene T. McDonald. 11890 Cressy Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. Thoma* A. Birkhoid (P23421) Birkhold and Associate* 232 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)349-8623 (5/13) Cbcurt Court Barry County of Barry AR8ENOED PUBLICATION ORDER TO ANSWER Case No. 8B-322-DM JUDITH ANN RIDER. Plaintiff. vs Steven Gary Rider. Defendant At a session of said Court hold in tho Cour­ thouse. Barry County. Michigan, on the 4th day of May. 1993 PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Court Judge. Or. the 26th day of March. 1993, a motion wo* fil­ ed by Steven Gary Rider. Defendant, against Judith Ann Rider. Plaintiff, in this Court to amend Judgment of Divorce ond grant Defendant the equity of redemption to land legally described a* follows: Commencing 43 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner of Section 23. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, to the place of beginning: thence East 10 Rods; thence South 5 rods; thence West 10 rods; thence North 5 rods to the place of beginning. Village of Woodland. County of Barry. State of Michigan; IT FURTHER APPEARING that the whereabouts of Plaintiff is unknown ond service of process should be mode by publication herein; rt IS HEREBY ORDRED that Plaintiff. Judith Ann Rider, address unknown, shall file on answer in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. or take such other action os moy be permitted by law on or before the 7th doy of June. 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such Plaintiff for the relief demanded in the motion filed in this Court. Richord M. Shuster Circuit Court Judge Prepared by: Bruce A. Lincoln (P32416) Attorney for Defendant 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 (616)374-8816 (5/20) Tuesday, May 4. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Also 40 citizens ond guests. Petition rac'd to improve 1.1 mile Lindsey Rd. to paved surface. 1993 rood work for $108,794.75 approved. Approved change in 911 dispatching procedure lor fire dept. Rejected street lights request. Approved purchase of 15 pagers w/5 yr. extend­ ed warranty. Approved parking lot development. Approved 2 gas powered exhaust fans purchase. Approved portable oxygen unit purchase. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller. Supervisor (5/13) rue rvo. to-xi Estate of DARIEL M. RUNDLE. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy be barred or affected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on May 4. 1993 in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Corolyn R. George requesting Corolyn R. George be ap­ pointed personal representative of Darial M. Run­ dle who lived at 5033 South Bodford Road. Hasting*. Michigan and who died March 22. 1993. Creditor* of tho deceased ore notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. May 5. 1993 Robert L. Byington. P-27621 222 West Apple Street Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Corolyn R. George 718 Powell Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (5/13) LAST DAV OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE of LAST DAY of REGISTRATION of the ELECTORS of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES of BARRY and ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14,1993. 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 14, 1993, IS MONDAY, MAY 17, 1993. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 17,1993, 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. SALLY A. ADAMS Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Ashley Gibson accepts her certificate for reading more than 100 books from Mayor Mary Lou Gray, as Regent Betty Moore and Sister Marie Ursula watch. Franzen Bros. 1 & 3:30 p.m. Under the... at • Charlton Park arc lYiipk* wait thrum lung dtMTw figluing lot every lircath Help keep them Inmi floundering Il s a mailer life and hrcaih • ages parental involvement and promotes the importance of reading within the family. She said the parents deserve the credit for the success of the reading pro­ Guaranteed gram. Betty Moore. Regent for Court, and Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray presented the awards. Following the ceremony, the children and their guests enjoyed re­ Watecpcocrfng Method Sunday, May 30 Permanently & Completely Eliminates A'l Water Sponsored by Chartton Part and Exchange Club of Charleston. Leakage Problems freshmenu. TICKETS: $5 Advance M at the show Children 2 and under admitted FREE! Advance tickets are available at... Charlton Park and WBCH Radio In Hastings, Pastoor's in Middleville, Felpausch in Delton, and Carl’s Market In Nashville. B-DRY ’ SYSTEM («M) eie-UBS MOO-237-2379 ELEPHANTS! HGEBS! ACtOBATS! CLOWNS! THE HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE NO ANNUAL FEE MASTERCARD AND VISA FROM HASTINGS CITY BANK Experience the convenience of credit around town or around the world, with no annual fee, backed by a bank right here in your hometown. Stop by or call any office for more information or an application. fastings dfttg equal hcusx Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 • tceen FDIC Nashville 852-0790 Nurses1 forum set for May 18 The Barry/Calhoun District Nurses Association, in conjunction with the Jackson District Nurses Association will be conduc­ ting an open forum for all nurses regarding proposed policy and standard changes in the administering of medications to clients. The meeting will be held on May 18 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Albion Communi­ ty Hospital. In recent years changes of health care ser­ vices have necessitated the reexamination of standards of nursing practice related to the ad­ ministration of medications. With health care moving to the community, nursing care, in­ cluding the administration of medication, is being delivered in community-based settings and schools by unlicensed personnel, in some instances with minimal or no input from registered nurses. In the home health care set­ ting, nurses teach clients and families to ad­ minister meds, including those involving complicated technology. These changes have caused confusion. Some have concluded that if clients, family members and unskilled workers in the home setting can administer medications, then hav­ ing unlicensed personnel to administer medications in a variety of settings is an ac­ ceptable standard. Others, however, have ex­ pressed a concern for client safety. treatment quality, and outcomes if this becomes the standard. It is the responsibility of the profession to discuss the issue and come to a consensus to send to the Michigan Nurses Association for inclusion in the final decision making process. The District Nursing Associations are ex­ tending an invitation to all nurses to come to this meeting and express their views on this very important aspect of nursing care. You do not need to be a member of the Districts... just be an interested and concerned nurse. Registration is not necessary . If you have questions or want more information, please call Sandi Place at (616) 749-9980 or (616) 966-5600. ext. 3740. Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 Matthew Hoffman already has his refreshments, but a guest at the St. Rose awards needs a few moments to make her choice. Louis Miller (back) is deciding loo. HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM ANNUAL AHEARA NOTIFICATION All Hastings Area School System buildings are involved in the Asbestos Management Plan. This plan calls for the locating and periodic surveillance of the asbestos found in each building. Each building has a specific plan which can be seen at each principal's office. A complete district plan may be seen at the superintendent's office or asbestos manager's office in the Middle School. An inspection of each building will take place two times each year to determine if any change in the condition of asbestos has taken place or if any action is needed to main­ tain a safe environment. Any response action planned or completed other than the normal opera­ tions and maintenance program will be reported each year to comply with our obligation to notify the public regarding the progress of asbestos activity in our schools. NEWS Since the completion of the Management Plan, asbestos abbatement (removal) has taken place in the Middle School fan room and the Mid­ dle School West Gym. of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can oe read every week in THE Any operations and maintenance activity needed will be performed by trained school staff when school is not in session. Any major project will be done by a professionally licensed and EPA Approved Contractor. Hastings BANNER Safe and sound since 1886 Haslings 945-2401 Another yew. mother clau of Sliter Marie Ursula's received awards for reading 100 or more books during the school year. The Catholic Daughters were hosts for the ceremony for the St. Rose School first graders, their parents, relatives and friends. At least 1.400 hooks read by this year’s 14-member first grade class, with many students reading more than 100 books. This program, which was started eight years ago by Sister Marie Ursula, encour­ ■■■■■■■■I ■ WET ■ ■ BASEMENT? ■ COMING TO HASTINGS Swiatek, Angela Norris, Lisa Noteboom, Ben Williams, (third row) Joel Shafer, Christina Elman, Tom Girrbach, Daniel Davis, Heather Chamberlain, Louis Miller, (fourth row) Regent Betty Moore. Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Sister Marie Ursula St. Rose readers win awards 2 BIG SHOWS! GIANT “BIG TOP” Readers of 100 or more books pose for a photo before accepting their certificates. The St. Rose first graders and their friends are (first row. from left) Ashley Gbson, Vincent Stavale, (second row) Matthew Hoffman, Danielle Dingman, Peter SUBSCRIBE TODAY □II.948-8051 When new or replacement construction is needed, nonasbestos materials will be used. Ted Dalman Competent Person May 14, 1993 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 — Page 11 ( Woodland News Last week in Woodland, it quit raining, it got warm and the sun came out. Things bloomed everywhere and all species of birds were looking for nesting places suitable to their own needs. A killdeer nestled her little bowl out at the edge of my back driveway and laid four eggs exactly the color of the gravel. She goes into acts of great dramatic skill when we go into that part of the property try ing to lead us away from her little camouflaged spot in the dirt Wednesday morning, a pair of northern three-toed woodpeckers flew out of the woods on the Mackenzie property and decided that my house with southern cy press siding was a huge dead tree and started pecking on it. The female is all black, and her mate is black with a little yellow crown. They are not at all like woodpeckers I have known in California or Georgia. Despite my feeble attempts to discourage them, by Friday the female had a hole pro­ baby four inches in diameter pecked out of a batten and board over the green house on the south side of the house. All day Friday, little puffs of fiberglass insuhation she tore out of the house floated to the ground or floated away on the breezes Her mate had pecked three one-inch holes in the east side of my house and made so many little dings in the cypress that I couldn't be sure what the damage was. And by Friday, he would not move way when I merely went out­ side and yelled al him. 1 had to throw rocks to discourage him for even ten minutes. I called several people for advice or help, and got little or none. Almost everyone said that once a pair of birds make up their mind to camp somewhere, about all that can be done is to shoot them. On Saturday afternoon my son John arrived home to spend Mother's Day with me and his grandmother. His wife had gone to spend the weekend in Ottawa with her family and to at­ tend a baby shower for her sister. 1 was sure that a contractor would have to come and set up scaffolding around the green house to repair the hole in the south side of the house, but when 1 came home from the library. John had climbed up on the green house roof, cleaned out the beginnings of the woodpecker nest, stuffed insulation back into the hole and covered it up with a square of galvanized metal. He said when he finished, the female bird arrived with a stick in her mouth and was a little perturbed that she couldn't find her hole. On Sunday morning, the male was again pecking holes in the east side of the house, and John went out and discouraged him with a shot gun. Though he missed the bird. 1 have not seen either of them again and it is now Monday noon. Does anyone have any idea what to do next to keep these woodland creatures from mov­ ing out of the woods and into my house ? Has anyone else had problems with these par­ ticular birds, and what did they do? Though it took the birds 14 years to find my southern cypress sided house, will I be plagued with them forever now that they have found it? Jimmy Carter does not have to fight nor­ thern three-toed wookpeckers out of his southern cypress sided buildings in Georgia, so neither he or anyone else 1 know has this type of building can be much help to me. The new singing group “Reclaimed" sang at a Mother's Day party at Thornapple Manor. Families of all Manor residents were invited to the event and cake and punch was served after the program The group includes Les Gandy from Battle Creek. Rick Hudson from Grand Rapids. Kim Fagan from Hastings and Betty Makley from Lake Odessa. They sing with tapes and have been meeting to practice for a couple of months. The Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crew and auxiliary fed from 350 to 400 people at Cunningham Acres on Mother's Day. The profit will help pay for the brand new ambulance now at the Begerow home waiting for lettering and some more final touches before it goes into service later this month Lisa Dunbar came from Montague to spend Mother's Day with her parents. Eldon and Doris Flessner. As a gift to her mother, she played the piano at Lakewood United Methodist Church’s Sunday morning service, with Doris playing the organ. LeRoy and Joyce Flessner arrived back at their home west of Woodland last week. They have spent several months at their winter home in Kissimee. Fla. During the winter, their daughters each had a new baby, and Joyce was able to spend time with both new grandchildren. LeRoy and Joyce were guests of Douglas and Susie Flessner and Matthew at a picnic in Binder Park in Battle Creek on Mother’s Day. They took Jeremy and Kasie. the children of their other son. Bob. with them to see the zoo. Woodland United Methodist Church had a Mother-Daughter banquet Saturday morning. Approximately 80 people enjoyed the Swiss steak dinner prepared and served by the men of the church. Marge Raingh was in charge of the pro­ gram. which was called "Memories — Magical Moments in the Life of a Daughter . ” It depicted the magic moments in a daughter's Legal Notice Iteta o« MteMsan CmM, «< Batry Frib.t. Cmrt - hnMBa OWll»« 0*00 FOB FUOUCAnOH ON HCAMNC Co*. No W 0036B2 TO JAMIS LEONARD S» IN IHt MAHER Of JAMES MKHAIl LEONARD JR.. Minor A petition ho* been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on Moy 28 1993 at 1 00 p.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court 220 W Court St.. Hosting*. Ml. It it therefore ordered that JAMES LEONARD SR. personally appear before the court at rhe time ond place stated above Moy 5 1993 RICHARD H SHAW Judge of Probate (5/13) by Catherine Lucas life, from birth to marriage The tables were decorated in violet with African violets as centerpieces and door prizes. Shirley Kilmer and Shelley Steward planned and executed the decor Granddaughters Mallory. years old. and Amanda 2’<6 years old. were guests of Glendor and Betty Curtis Friday night and Saturday. On Sunday . Glendon and Betty took the girls home to Jackson and had Mother's Day dinner with their parents. Betty Curtis and Joanne Hanson and other quilting students of Nettie Koops went on a Hartzler's bus trip to Paducah. Ky .. Late in April to attend the American Quilt Society Show. Curtis said the highlight of the trip was meeting Eleanor Bums, a famous quilt authority who has a TV show. "Quilt in a Day." Bums came from California for the show. Betty said she learned much more about quilting than she will ever be able to use. Twenty-one or 22 members of the family of Willard and Margaret Brodbeck (kids and grandkids) spent Sunday at Brodbeck pond. They had a spring workday and dug new flower beds, trimmed bushes and built a goldfish pond The entire group enjoyed a pic­ nic dinner at noon and several stayed for sup­ per in the evening. Now the area is ready for the many summer events held there each year. Roll-over accident kills one, hurts two One man wu kll'ed and two others injured when the pickup truck they were traveling in rolled over Sunday evening, troopers from the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings report. Troopers said Brian Southern 31, of Bellevue, was driving the truck west at a high rale of speed on West l-ake Road near Cassidy Road al 5:15 p.m. when he missed a curve and drove onto the shoulder of the road. Southern lost control of the pickup and it rolled, throwing Cassidy and his two passengers. Timothy Avery. 30. and Marvin Davis, both of Bellevue, from the vehicle, troopers said. None of the men were wearing seal belts. Avery was killed in the crash. Southern and Davis were injured. Southern was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where he remains listed in fair condition. Davis was taken to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek where he was treated and released. Troopers said alcohol was a factor in the CARD OF THANKS <3 ■ / On April 19. 1993 we suffered the tragic loss of our daughter. Wende was involved in a collision; with a semi. Our pain immediate, we asked ourselves How could we possibly continue living without her?" She was our first born, our baby, our bubbly one. our friend, our reason to live, our peace maker, fiancee and so much more. The future seemed meaningless. As we assembled at the hospital it became apparent a support network was forming that was to carry us through the most difficult days ahead and would give us hope for the future. Families, clergy, church family and medical staff gathered. We were being lifted in prayer as the task of learning the details began. This time of suffering seemed to last forever. Numb and dazed we began to make the necessary arrangements. The simple act of signing your name became almost impossible. Decisions must be made and it hurt so very much. How could parents be expected to do all the things which needed to be done? We didn’t think we could do it and knew it couldn't be done alone. As the news spread into the community, people responded with phone calls, food, offers of financial support, prayers, flowers, lots of love, hugs and tears. The tremendous amount of love felt by us for us was totally overwhelming. As Wende was finally laid to rest a peace warmed our hearts and we felt the assurance of God’s presence. We have gained our strength from the Lord, family, friends, classmates and co-workers. We know Wende is now with the Lord and we will be with her again someday. Our heartfelt thanks and love is extended to each person we came in contact with during this difficult time. We wish to extend our appreciation to the staffs of Pennock Hospital and Wren Funeral Home for their professionalism and compassion shown to us. Also, thank you to the rescue personnel and private citizens that were at the accident scene and have not been made known, by name, to us. Most of all, our appreciation of our pastor, Randy Hartman, needs to be expressed. His caring and assistance during our loss can be matched by none other. May God's Blessing Be With Each of You... Joe & Shane Albert Parents of Wende Lusk accident. PENNOCK HOSPITAL CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK • May 9-15. 1993 • Some of Our Patients’ Comments... “I got great care while at the hospital. I feel Pen­ "The nursing staff in maternity were excellent. Very nock does a great job of making each person feel cared caring, knowledgeable and kind. The knowledge and for and comfortable. Everyone is always friendly. I experience I learned in the hospital on newborn care would always choose Pennock first.'* was tremendous. be able to make use of Pennock’s facilities, we are especially appreciative that you continue to keep so ed professional loving care to our parents. staff of nurses as you do and I hope you let them know For the Understanding of their needs, the Con­ that their work is not unnoticed. My thanks to all.” sideration of requests, and the concent for feelings, we will be forever grateful. Also for the considera­ current with your facilities, staff and everything needed tion shown by you for each and every family member so that it isn’t necessary to go into the city for our needs.” We would like to take this time to tell each of you our appreciation for all those times you have extend­ Pennock Hospital should be proud to have such a "Wze (my husband, family and I) are very glad to "For some 16 years we have been bringing my treasured parents to Pennock Hospital for care. as we visited our loved ones. "During my stay at your hospital, I learned the Our community is so lucky to have people such as "I feel that your hospital is the best there is. If you meaning of true concern and caring for others. Your you willing to work in the field of nursing and care. check you’ll see I’ve been in there a lot over the past staff is to be commended for above and beyond their Please extend to each and every patient the same con­ three years. The doctors, nurses, volunteers and call of duty. housekeeping are great. There are none better. I always praise your hospital up.’’ Mary S. Abbott - Diana Sue Acheson Brenda K. Adgate Marjorie Ahearn Carlos R. Alfaraz Bonnie L. Alkema Rebecca L. Altoft Theresa A. Alton Bonnie S. Anderson Jon D. Anderson Linda R. Anderson Michele M. Anderson Jill A. Andreau Mary L Andrus Mark W. Anton Peggy A. Armbruster Angie Lynn Armour Debra L. Bagley Melissa Dee Ballard Doris M. Barnes Nicole R. Barrett Patrick A. Bartlett Rhiannon D. Bassett Robert C. Bassett Dona R. Battisfore-Krebs Starlynd R. Beach Sue A. Beach Cindy M. Beckwith Delilah Bennet* Rita M. Betcher Terry! Bever Vivian E. Bever Kristin A. Bias Lorenc Sue Blair Shirley M. Blakely Wendy Jo Blakely Janet L. Blessing Maribcth R. Boeke Ruth A. Bohn Linda I. Boldrey Kim I. Bolt Doreen E. Boulter Cheryl L. Bowen Sandra M. Bowen Patricia A. Bowerman Diane M. Boyce Alice C. Bradley Mary Beth Brandlt Laura E. Brandt Sandra K. Brimmer Mary Ellen A. Brisbin Linda M. Bristol Nancy L. Browne Kathleen A. Bruce Elaine K. Bubnas Barbara E. Buehler Wendy K. Buehler Nancy A. Burchardt Cassandra M. Burd Myrna M. Burd Robert W. Burghdoff Elizabeth Burslcv Patricia Callaway Brenda K. Callihan Andres C. Cardenas Ro' • rt L. Carmoney Judith D. Carpenter Roberta M. Carpenter Joyce M. Carr Lou Ann Case Gale L. Chaffee Judith H. Chandler Suzanne I. Cheeseman Juanita A. Chrisman Beverly S. Clark Robert R. Clevenger sideration and care that has been extended to our fami­ Please extend to all your staff my sincerest heart­ families.” felt thanks.” Amy S. Haywood Robin D. Colles Loraine L. Heath Randy R. Coon Gregory T. Hembree Anna C. Cooper Maureen Hemming Dieona M. Cooper Eddis M. Hendrick Debra K. Cornett Carolyn Hersha Dina L. Corwin Cindy K. Hess Mary E. Cotant John P. Higgins Philip A. Cotant Patricia A. Higgins Kelly Jo Courtney Sandra K. Higgins Susan D. Coykendall Dorothy A. Hill Marva L. Cramer Patrick M. Hill Janice D. Crawford Sharon F. Hobert Melanie E. Cross Karen M. Hoffman Tia M. Curtis James F. Hogan Ann L. Cusack Vicky L. Hokanson William B. Cusack Patricia A. Honeysett Charles M. Davis William M. Hooten Lori L. Davis Ruby Nina Howell Claudia Dawe Keri S. Howlett Diane C. Dell Lewis E. Hubbert Diana L. Demond Patricia Hubbert Loretta A. DePew Joseph R. Huebner Ann E. Devroy Frances M. Hula Joyce A. Dilworth Barbara E. Huver Tonya L. Dingiedine Michael G. Huver Harry L. Doele Betty Jo Jacobs Lynette H. Doele Kimberly A. Javor Sarah T. Doele Sharon L. Jelinek Sonya K. Doering Janice E. Jewell Cynthia G. Doolittle Pamela K. Jiles Tricia D. Duits Janice J. Johnson Donna S. Dykstra Kathryn L. Johnson Margaret M. Eaton Kim M. Johnson Linda M. Eddy Dixie L. Johnston Cheryl A. Elyea Gwen M. Johnston Walter G. Endlsey Antonia M. Erdei-Lorincz Craig E. Jones Judith E. Joppie Paula J. Etts Judith R. Jordan Linda A. Falconer Jane E. Joynson Norma M. Fisher Virginia D. Kane Sarah J. Fisher Ruthanne M. Kauffman Janice M. Flanigan Thomas D. Kaufman Robin M. Flessner Sandra K. Kellay Laura D. Fluke Gloria K. Kelley Mary M. Fortier Linda A. Kelly Wendy L. Fowler Sara J. Kenfield Perry D. Francisco Patricia A. Key Edward A. Frick Sylvia L Kidder Julia A. Frith Mary Jo Kietzman Tony E. Frith Dawn J. Kilmer Sandra L. Furlong Melinda Kineman Carole J. Garlinger David R. King Linda J. Garrison J eanett a E. King Sandra L. Gau Kris King Sharon O. Geiger Sally J. Kinney Sue G. Gerlinger Rebecca S. Knoll Gene A. Gibson Carol A. Kosbar Marilyn J. Goldstein Teryl J. Kostelec Suzanne L. Golnek Ann M. Kuhlman Mary Lou Gonsalves Janice F. Kuhtic Cheryl M. Goodenough Nancy Kuperus Diane L. Griffin Diane E. Labin Julie K. Griffin Robin M. Lambert Barbara E. Gross Diane L. Lancaster Diane K. Gross Elizabeth Lancaster Marilyn Guikema Gail B. Lancaster Daniel C. Hamilton Vickie L. Landes Debora K. Hammond Brenda S. LaPrairie Karen S. Hammond Judith K. Lechleitner Elaine M. Hammontree Maxine R. Lee Patricia E. Hardin Eric S. Lcep Lynn A. Hartley Penny S. Leith Gail Haskamp Sherman Leonard Dennis B. Hauck Catherine G. Levy Ki Suk Hawblitz Jeffrey A. Levy Janice I. Haynes ly, may God bless each an every one of you and your Katherine M. Lewis Denise F. Lowell Rita J. Lowell Mark J. Lundquist Pattie J. Lundquist Sheila R. Lustey Mary M. Lux Beverly J. Macleod Linda L. Magoon Dennis D. Manning Lisa M. Mantlo Sandra A. Marcukaitis Rhesa L. Martin Ronald E. Martin Geraldine M. Martindale Betty L. Martinez Donna J. Mathews Lucy L Matson Joseph T. Maurer Linda L McAlvey Kathleen McCarren Dawn R. McCarter Esther M. McDiarmid Kathy A. McGinnis Mary N. McKibbin Debra A McLaughlin Sally M. McVey Lori J. Meindertsma Ann I. Merrill Deanna M. Merz Judy D. Metzger Laura J. Metzger BiUy J. Milcher Laura L. Miller Ruth E. Milliman Timothy D. Mitchell Shirley M. Molloy Teri L. Moody Marjorie A. Moore Jennifer L Morgan Tammy D. Morgan Linda M. Morley Mary 1. 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Reynolds, IV Shari L Rickert Brenda A. Rizor Karla K. Roberts Tamera L. Robinson Kathleen M. Rogers Lorri A. Rohm Theresa M. Rolfe Martha A. Rose Marilyn A. Roush Brenda K. Rummins Rebecca S. Rupright Mark W. Rutkoski Michelle J. Sackrider James E. Safie Kristene L. Saias Ruth A. Samborski Nancy S. Samis Josephine A. Samson Judy Schaubel Bonnie Schiedel Marian L. Schutte Ola D. Schutz Ellen 1. Scobey Diane E. Scott Vicki A. Scott Anita L Service Dorothy L. Service Carolyn M. Sevigny Deborah K. Shafer Teresa M. Shepard Dan J. Simon Lisa R. Singieterry Melissa K. Sleeman Timothy G. Sleight Catherine J. Slocum Charles J. Smith Charles L. Smith Norma J. Smith Peggy L. Smith Susan M. Smith Terry L Smith Linda L Smitherman Deborah L. Snyder Phyllis K. Snyder Russell H. Solmes, II Marcia C. Solmes Stacey S. Solmes Sally A. Sorenson Beth A. Speas Amber B. Spencer Beve-ly D. Spoelstra Theodore W. Spoelstra Teresa Springer Therese Stahl Belinda C. Scanton Maxine E. Stanton Carol L Stayton Betty J. Storm Michael A. Strimback Robin K. Strimback Dorrie Sullivan Debra S. Sunior Anne M. Sweetland Mary L. Tack Rachael M. Tarbet Deanna M. Taylor Timothy J. Tebo Jo Ann M. Terpening Amy M. Terrian Amanda K. Thompson Karen M. Thompson Katherine J. Thompson Kellie J. Thompson Linda M. Thompson Catherine R. Thurman Teresa D. Timmer Joanne Tobias Robyn R. Todd Denise M. Tormanen Dennis E. Tormanen Nila L. Trick Enid V. Triick Linda M. Trimble Elaine I. Troehler Cheryl J. Valentine Carol A. VanEck Jane C. Vandenack Elane M. Vandenbergh Susan Kay Vanderkooi Craig D. VanHouten Jack D. VanHouten Kathryn E. VanHouten Linda K. VanHouten Monica VanHouten Cheryl L VanSickle Patrick W. Vaughan Helen M. Vaught Kimberly A. Voshell Virginia Wager Angela R. Walker Joyce A. Walker Judy A. Walker William H. Walker Gail Wallace Tammy L. Waller Deborah L. Walter Sherry Walton Rosalie A. Ward Patricia A. Warren Bruce D. Wathen Teri L Weeks Jeri A. Weinbrecht Linda Weingartz Vincent S. Wernctte Bcthann West Charmayne L. West Carolyn J. Westra Sandra J. Wetherbee Audrey M. Wetzel Cynthia S. White Kathie White Susan Wilcox Gail M. Williams Phoebe R. Williams Ann M. Wilson Teresa M. Winebrenner Mary K. Winick Jane L Winkler Jerri K. Wisner Debra Wolf Merna M. Wolfe Christine M. Wood Susan M. Wood Rose Anne Woodliff Tamara S. Woods Dawn L. Yager Susan M. Yeoman Larry A. Younglove Madeline R. Zeigler Barbara J. Ziegler NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK As we, the community and hospital, celebrate National Hospital Week again this year, we should collectively celebrate and take pride in our achievements in advancing our capability to provide cur patients with excellence in health care. We are successful, in a large part, due to the support, encourage­ ment, and trust of the communities we serve. In addition, the personal commit­ ment of each employee to your health, has always been and will continue to be, one of our greatest assets. Daniel Hamilton, C.E.O �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Saxon boys' track mark slips to 3-5 with loss Hastings' dual meet record in boys’ track slipped to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in the Twin Valle) Conference Tuesday after an 85-52 loss to Coldwater. Coach Paul Fulmer said Coldwater tradi­ tionally has been strong in distance running, but the Cardinals also did well Tuesday in the sprints. He added that he thought his team did well again in the field events and ran some good limes in distances, but Coldwater was just too strong "The sprinters (for Hastings) have been hurt badly with with a lot of key injuries.” Fulmer said. Winning individual events for the Saxons Tuesday were Darrell Slaughter in the long jump. 18 feel. 6 inches; Ben Hughes in the high jump. 6-3. and pole vault. 12-0; Eric Benitez. 300-meter intermediate hurdles. 44.0 seconds; Derek Chandler in the 110-meter high hurdles. : 15.7; and Mark Linquist in the shot put. 46-5. and discus. 132-7. Fulmer singled out the hurdling efforts of Benitez and Chandler. Benitez was second to Chandler in the 110-meier highs and Chandler was third in the 300 intermediates Others finishing second were Hughes in the long jump. 18-5; Clayton Mackenzie in the 3200. 10; 19; and Mike Neymciyer in the open 800. 2:11. The Saxons will be at the Alma College Scottie Classic Saturday and will have another Twin Valley Conference dual meet Tuesday al Marshall. ' . Saxon girls defeated in track by Coldwater Hastings' Todd San Inocencio dives back to first base to foil a Harper Creek pitcher's pickoff attempt. San In­ ocencio scored both of the Saxons' runs in their 5-2 loss Tuesday afternoon. Saxons fail to cash in lose 5-2 Battle Creek Harper Creek lifted its Twin Valley Conference baseball record to 6-1 Tuesday with a 5-2 victory over Hastings. The Saxons scored once in both the first and second innings to take a 2-0 lead, but Harper Creek tied it 2-all in the third. The Beavers added a run in the fifth and two insurance tallies in the seventh. Jason Markley turned in a creditable pit­ ching performance for Hastings. He went the distance, lidding six hits, walking four and striking out four. Four of Harper Creek’s runs were unearned, as Hastings committed four errors. "The little things stem to plague us.” said coach Jeff Simpson. ' 'Other teams are making similar mistakes. the key is we’re not capitalizing. We get our people in scoring position, but we can’t hit them in.” The Saxons had their chances indeed. They loaded the bases in the sixth inning and had runners al second and thirx in the seventh, but both times they came away empty-handed. Markley and Dan Roberts both came up with two hits for Hastings. Todd San Inocen­ cio had a hit and scored both runs. Ryan Mar­ tin also had a double "We’re playing good baseball most of the lime." Simpson said The Saxons will be at Albion today for a Twin Valley Conference doublehcader with the Wildcats. They will play in another dcxiblcheader Saturday at home against Por­ tage Northern. Delton boys' track team hits 100 again Delton hit the century mark in boys' track scoring yet another time Monday night in a 112-25 dual meet victory over Kalamazoo Hacked. Coach Fred Pessell's Panthers showed the Irish linle mercy in lifting their season dual meet record to 7-0, 4-0 in tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association. They bad a showdown dual meet last night (Wednesday. May 12) with another league unbeaten. Battle Creek Pennfield. Tbe highlight of Monday's action was a school record performance in the discus by Rollie Ferris. His throw of 160 feet. 6 1/2 inches bettered the record of 156-9 set by Jay Annen last Friday night at the Delton Relays. Ferris also won the shot put with a toss of 50 feet even. Other double winners in individual events were Dave Skinner in the 110-meter high hurdles (15.2 seconds) and 300-meter intermediate hurdles (:43.1); Jeff Taylor in the open 800-meter run (2:07.6) and long jump (18-2 1/2); and Antonio Liceaga in the 1600 (4:54.4) and 3200 (10:27.2). Zack Moline won the 200-meter dash in 23.9 seconds and Doug Tigchelaar took the * Delton girls' track squad handily defeats Hackett The Delton girls' track team remained unbeaten in me Kalamazoo Valley Association Monday night with a 78-49 dual meet victory over Kalamazoo Hackett. Coach Jim Gibson's girls also upped their overall season record to 6-1. Sam Lantinga had a pair of individual firsts, winning the long jump at 14 feet, 5 inches, and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 50.2 seconds, and she joined Rachel Hamdou, Sarah Doele and Kelley Chambless on the winning 400-meter relay team in 53.2 seconds. Harrdon. Doele, Chambless and Kristin Harrington also combined efforts to win the 800-meter relay in 1:51.6. Chambless also won the high jump with a leap of 4-8. Kati Mateson won the shot pul with a throw of 31-7 1/2. Brandi Knauss took first in the discus at 92-4. Doele won the 100meter high hurdles in 16.6 seconds. Stacey Hammond won the open 800-meter run with a time of three minutes flat. The Panther girls put their league unbeaten record on the line last night (Wednesday, May 12) against Battle Creek Pennfield. They are scheduled to be at Battle Creek Harper Creek Friday and they will entertain Mattawan next Monday. Two days later they will finish the dual meet season at home against Kalamazoo Christian. Vikings split doubleheader with league rival Okemos Lakewood's baseball team split a doublebeader last Friday with Okemos, losing the opener 5-2. but coming back to take the nightcap, 7-1. Mike Cronk pitched the opener and deserved a better fate. He gave up only three hits, walked three and struck out three. Two of the five runs the Chieftains scored were unearned. "Were just not supporting him like we should," said coach Bill Barker. Okemos scored all five of its runs in the third inning. Barker noted that the Chiefs hit the ball out of the infield only once during the rally. On the offensive side, the Vikings had just four hits themselves, with Mark Allen collecting two. The others were by Chad Baitinger and Duane Bjork. Baitinger was the starting and winning pitcher in game two. He went five and a third innings before giving way to Cronk, who was credited with a save. Baitinger walked three and struck out three and yielded four hits. Cronk blanked the Chiefs the rest of the way in getting the last five outs, walking none and striking out three. Rich Piercefield drilled two hits, scored a run, knocked in another and stole two bases. Allen had two hits, including a triple. Corey McDiarmid knocked in two runs, sophomore Phil Welch had a hit and scored a run, and Jeff Krauss had a hit. a stolen base and an RBI. The split left the Vikings with a 3-8 record overall. 2-4 in the Capital Circuit. "Were playing better ball now." Barker said. "We just have to avoid the big inning. But we've had great pitching." Bush wins Kazoo race 2nd in Berlin standings Joe Bush of Hastings won the Late Model Feature race at Kalamazoo Speedway last Friday night. Dave Sensiba of Middleville finished and Sensiba was sixth. A 100-lap Late Model feature will highlight the spring championship races at Kalamazoo Speedway this Friday night. Bush and Holley second. Bush also moved into second place in the Laie Model division of the Port City Racing Championship point standings with 184, just three behind leader Terry Sennecker of Don Bob Holley of Gun Lake was tied for fourth with 176. Bush finished third last Saturday at Berlin are among the pre-race favorites. Berlin will have a doubleheadcr program of Late Model stock cars and Sportsmen's stock cars Saturday night. At last Saturday's Galesburg Speedway. Jeff Bissett of Nashville was third in the feature race and he was sixth in the feature race Sunday. high jump al 6-3. Brian Dawe. Tigchelaar. Skinner and Moline won both the 400* and 800-meter relays, in :46.2 and 1:36, respectively. The 3200-meter relay team of Annen, Liceaga. Steve Leppard zand Taylor won in 8:40.8. The Panthers will be at Battle Creek Harper Creek Friday, will resume KVA action Tuesday at home with Mattawan and will be host to Kalamazoo Christian next Wednesday. The KVA meet will be Tuesday, May 25, at Kalamazoo Christao's track. The Hastings girls’ track team lost a Twin Valley Conference dual meet at Coldwater. 75-53. Foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas once again set a new school record, inis time in the 800-meter run. where she checked in with a winning time of 2:21.13. Other individial winners for the Saxons were Brandi Lydy in the shot put. 30 feet. 5 inches; Sandy Hall in the discus. 84-10; Anne Endsley in the 100-meter high hurdles. 17.53 seconds; and Kari Cullen in the 400-meter dash. 1:03.3. Haslings swept the shot put. with Sherry Anger taking second with a toss of 30 feet even and Jenni King taking third at 29-8. Only one of the four relay teams, the 3200, won. with Cullen. Lori Maiville. Marie DeWitt and Kortekaas. Others placing second in individual events in the meet were Kris McCall in the long jump <15-6'61. Kortekaas in the 3200. Endsley in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles C52.38), and Alison Gergcn in the 200-meter dash C28.I3). Third-place finishes were earned by Kali Brandl in the high jump. Anger in the discus. April Arends in the 100. Maiville in the 400 and long jump. DeWin in the 1600 and Cullen in the 200. The Saxon girls will take part in the Alma College Scottie Classic Saturday and neat Tuesday they will be at Marshall. . Hastings tennis team is 3rd in Twin Valley The Hastings tennis team finds itself in third place tn the Twin Valley Conference after a 5- 2 victory over Coldwater Tuesday . The Saxons, now 6-3 overall and 5-2 in the league, swept the doubles competition and took the second and third singles matches. Pat Williams at No. 2 singles and Tom Brighton at No. 3 won in straight sets. 6-3. 6- 2 and 6-2. 6-0. respectively Jeff Gardner and Nathan Robbe teamed up to win at first doubles. 6-2. 6-1. Mike Storms and Jason Kaiser won 6-2 and 6-4 al second doubles and the third doubles tandem of Brad Gardner and Matt Cassell won 6-2. 6-3. In an exhibition match. Hastings' Ryan McAlvey and Clay Edger defeated their Col­ dwater opponents 6-2. 6-4. SPORTS Alumni baseball game is May 31 The 18th annual Saxon Alumni baseball game will be held at 1 p.m. Monday . May 31. at Johnson Field. All Hastings High School graduates who played baseball are invited to play. Warmups will start at II a.m.. with batting practice scheduled for shortly afterward Former coach Bernie Oom. who organizes the annual game. said. "Bring families and let's have a great time." In last year's contest, the even numbered year graduates came from behind to beat the odd years. "Maybe the tables can be turned this year." Oom said. For more information or to declare inten­ tions to play, call Oom at 945-9790. The Saxons will be al the Twin Valley Con­ ference meet Friday and Saturday at Mar­ shall. Sturgis, ranked among the lop 10 Class B teams in the state, will be the heavy favorite. Hastings will play a nonconference match at home next Monday against Grand Ledge and it will have another nonleague Charlotte the next day. Lakewood's Betters lost to Eaton Rapids The Lakewood tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision list week Friday to Capital Circuit rival Eaton Rapid,. Tbe Viking, uw their league record fall Io (M and their overall mark dip to 2-5. Lakewood woo al No. 1 and No. 2 angles, but dial wa, it Greg Haskin took a 6-0. 6-4 verdict al first singles and Justin Southerland won 6-3.6-4 at No. 2. But Eaton Rapids won the rest of tbe matches in straight set,. The clows of the losses wa, al fourth singles, where Chris Beard dropped a 6-2,7-5 decision. Coach Marty Snoap's tennis group will compete in the Capital Circuit meet Friday. Tbe heavy favorite is Okemos, which is ranked No. 1 In Class A in tbe latest coaches' statewide poll. Saxon jayvees lose twin bill The Hastings junior varsity baseball team lost both of its games last Saturday in the Mike Robinson Memorial Tournament at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Saxons lost 11-0 to Wyoming Park in the opener and 19-1 to Catholic Central in the second game. Cole Bowen's single saved Hastings from being the victim of a no-hitter. Jared Nichols pitched, walking two and striking out one while giving up 13 hits. Catholic Central scored 15 runs in the se­ cond inning in the nightcap. The Cougars ac­ tually had only six hits. Sparky Weedall and Chad Greenfield each had a single for the Saxons. The losses left the Hastings junior varsity with a 1-7 record. Two days earlier, on Thursday. May 6. the Saxons registered their first victory of the season with a 6-4 decision over Hillsdale in the nightcap of a doubleheadcr Josh Hanford received credit for the picthing victory He gave up six hits and four walks and struck out six while going the distance, not yielding a run after the third inning. Dan Sherry collected three hits, including a double, and Weedall. Greenfield. Craig Bowen. Ryan Gillons and Mike W'lson each added one hit In the opener, the Saxons took a 5-1 lead in the opening inning, but Hillsdale scored seven times in the second frame Nichols pitched for Hastings, with relief help from Cole Bowen, who walked two and struck out four in two innings of work Nichols and Cole Bowen each had two hits and Dan Sherry had a double Jason Deal. Josh Hanford and Weedall each had one hit. Sophomore pitcher Amanda Jennings walked and scored Hastings' only run in Tuesday’s loss to Harper Creek. League leader shows Saxon softballers why Harper Creek, leading the Twin Valley Conference with a undefeated record, showed Hastings why Tuesday aflerntxm in an 11-1 contest on the losers' diamond. The Saxons were limited to just three hits by the Beavers’ ace pitcher. Jennifer Hueckcl. who also walked two and struck out 11 hatters Harper Creek scored one run in the third in­ ning jnd added three in the fourth, one in the fifth, tour in the sixth and two in the seventh. Hastings scored its only run in the sixth when Amanda Jennings walked and then rac­ ed home on a double by Vai Blair. Michelle Leatherman and Katie Murphy each had one hit. a single, to account for the other two. Jennings pitched, yielding 12 hits, wtaking five and striking out five Only 6 of the 11 runs the Beavers scored were earned. "We were beaten by a very fine Harper Creek team." said coach Larry Dykstra. "They arc 6-0 in the league and I don’t think anyone in our league can beat them." Dykstra noted that all but one of Harper Creek’s starters had at least one hit. He also praised the pitching of Hucckel and the Beavers’ defense. The coach singled out Blair for throwing out two runners on steal attempts. The loss dropped the Saxons to 3-8 overall. "If we're going to turn our season around, we’ll have to improve a lot on both offense and defense.” Dykstra said. He pointed out that after the Saxons* first 11 games last year they had scored 97 runs. After the same number of contests this year, they have scored only 26. Haslings also has committed 47 errors to its opponents' 10. The Saxons will be al Albion today for a doubleheadcr and Saturday they will compete in the Gull Lake Invitational, beginning at 9 a.m. They will be at home next Tuesday after­ noon to play Battle Creek Lakeview. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 — Page 13 Hastings golfers still placing 7th The Hastings girls' golf team once again placed seventh in a Twin Valley jamboree held Monday at the Binder Park Golf Course in Battle Creek. The Saxons carded a 239. missing out on sixth place by eight strokes. Host Hsrper Creek won the competition with a sot«d 190, Coldwater was second at 202, followed bv Marshall at 207. Sturgis at 209. Hillsdale at 220 and Battle Creek Lakeview at 231. Albion finished eighth at 272. Kelli Cruttendcn again was medalist for Haslings. this time with a nine-hole score of 55. Sabrina Haywood checked in with a 59. Laura Koons had a 61 and Nicole Cooklin a 64. Other scores for the Saxons were Shellie Schantz with a 70 and Colleen Loftus with a 75. The Saxon girls will be at Caledonia Friday and then will he at Hillsdale’s course next Monday for the last of eight league jamborees this season. (Words forY’sJ Vikings have best track meet ever against Okemos Members of the Bennett Industries team, which went undefeated in this year's YMCA volleyball league, include Brenda Morgan, Sheila Morway, Kathy Dalman and Debbie Williams. Missing from the photo is Judy Anderson. YMCA-Hastings Youth Council's Wtater/Spriug Women's Volleyball league Final Standings Bennett Industries............................................ 48-0 W. Mi. Associates......................................... 38-10 Hastings Burial Vaull/Viatec.................... 32-16 Halifax and D J Electric............................ 22-23 Ray James Electromechanical...................21-27 Runger Tool & Die....................................... 20-28 Hastings Mutual............................................ 20-28 BWA.................................................................... 9-39 Bill Seif Chevy................................................. 4-44 The Lakewood boys' track team lost 75-53 to Okemos May 4. but coach Jeff Wells said he was pleased with the performance and effort of his charges. "This is the closest we've ever been to Okemos." be said. "I'm proud of the way the boys ran. They all gave a great effort and I hope il carries over to the regionals." The Vikings won the 3200- and 1600-meter relay races and Matt McNatt and Art Eckert seconds off the school record and Wells expects them to make a run at setting a new standard before the season is over. Mark McNatt, besides his role in the relays, won the open 1600- and 3200-metcr runs, in 4:50.15 and 10:40.28. respectively. Warner scored the other first, in the long jump, with a leap of 19-3 1/2. "Hopefully, our sprinters (in the 100 and 200 meters) and 400 and 800 relay teams will both had a big day. Eckert won the 800-meter run in 2:05.81 and ran a leg in both winning relay units. He anchored the 3200-meter relay team with Mark McNatt. John Richards and Matt McNatt. He also teamed with Andy Crandall. Bob Kelley and Ky;e Warner in the 1600 relay, which is undefeated against Capital get back in the groove." Wells said. "They didn't do bad. they just didn't do well enough to win." The Vikings were at Charlotte Tuesday and this afternoon will be at Lansing Eastern to take on Lansing Catholic Central. They will compete in tbe Hudsonville Invitational Saturday. They also will meet Eaton Rapids next Tuesday before preparing for tbe Class B Circuit competition this season. The 3200 relay quartet was only four regionals. Follow Your Favorite High School Sports ...with complete coverage of area teams appearing weekly in The Reminder, Banner, Sun & News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News BROWN’S CUSTOM INTERIORS Needs highly motivated individual to join our sales team. Approximately 30-35 hours per week. Some weekend hours. Apply in writing to: Brown's Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE - HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Inspection of Audit 2-DAY ALE The audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31,1992 Is available for inspection at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. 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Blain. 19, was recaptured after Kalamazoo Township police received an anonymous phone tip that he was slaying at the Highland Hills Mobile Home Park, said Lt. Mark Honeysett of the Kalamazoo Township Police Department. Officers from the Kalamazoo Township and City police departments were sent to the park, Honeysett said, and they found Blain silting on the front porch of one of the trailers. "He was fairly easily spotted when they got up there," Honeysett said. When Blain saw the officers approaching, he fled but he ran into a Kalamazoo City Police K-9 unit and was caught by the officers. Blain is now back in the Barry County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in Haslings District Court May 21 for preliminary examinations on charges of escape while awaiting trial, malicious destruction to a building over $100. stealing an automobile, breaking and entering, possessing stolen properly over $100 and uttering and publishing. Blain was awaiting trial on the last three charges when he escaped. Two other prisoners who allegedly helped Blain escape have also been charged in the incident. Russell M. Waters. Jr.. 23. was sentenced to 32 to 48 months in prison on a charge of attempted escape. Michael D. Bryan. 20. is scheduled to appear in circuit court today on charges of aiding another prisoner's escape, malicious destruction to a building over $100 and being a habitual offender. Blain escaped from the jail by digging a hole through his cell wall with a piece of stainless steel minor frame. He chipped al the mortar sunounding the cement blocks that make up the cell's walls, opened a lb­ by 17-inch hole by removing the blocks and then slipped through the opening. AFTER HOURS, continued from page 1 the site. The board's resolution did not mention the word "sewer" so Commissioner lew Newman cast the lone dissenting vote, because he believes the word sewer should be specifically staled. The proposed park will include I S3 camp sites with RV hookups, five cottages con­ taining a total of 20 units and an additional golf course. The park will be hooked up to the village water and sewer systems and an additional pump station will be needed. Several commissioners said they favored It's fun when you catch fish! Steve Hayes (far left), from Bob's Gun & Tackle in Hastings, gives a youngster some tips about baiting a book, but the boy appears to be more interested in what a companion (at right) has caught. Hayes put on a clinic at Fish Hatchery Park for an area Cub Scout pack Iasi Friday afternoon, teaching the boys safety and how to catch those elusive fish. Bob's Gun & Tackle provided the bait free for the scouts and Al & Pete's Sports Shop provided the use of cane poles. CITY, continued from page 1 * Approved a proclamation designating today (Thursday. May 13) as Mayor Exchange Day. Representatives from the City • Slated, for the record, that the city trash pickup moving from twice to once a week for $8 per month still allows each resident to set ot Fremont will out the same amount rubbish as before. • Appointed Sarver to the Central Dispatch Administrative Board for another six months, through Dec. 31. be here all day. * Granted permission for several area churches to use Bob King Park Tuesdays and Thursdays for league softball action in June. July and August, if there are no conflicts Tbe churches also will use either Bob King or Hsh Hatchery parks for one weekend sometime in August. * Adopted Ordinance No. 261. which approves the Building Officials and Code Administration International (BOCA) rules for the city's building code. ot • Approved requests by Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Deputy Assessor Judy Myers to attend the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs and Michigan Assessors Association conferences. June 28-30 and Aug. 16-18. respectively. Myers also will attend a short course over tbe summer. cut." but Commissioner Robert Wenger said he wanted to delete the words 'as a result of any assessment freeze or properly tax cut.' and the change was approved by a vole of 5 to 3 with commissioners Gordon Fuhr. Ethel Boze and Marjorie Radant voting no. Aller the resolution was amended, however, commissioners cast a unanimous vote in fa­ vor of the document. Wenger said he proposed the deletion be­ cause he thought those words would conflict with the June election when voters will de­ cide tbe fate of Proposal A. which offers helping park owners seek Financial assis­ tance because the project will create more jobs in the county. Data on paperwork indi­ cates that some jobs (not more than 10) will be retained and between 10 and 99 full time jobs will be created. state taxpayers property lax relief and school finance reform. 'I think we re talking out of both sides of our mouths.' he said of the county's reimbursement resolution. * Opposed the closing of K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, the largest employer in tbe Up­ per Peninsula. "The loss would severely im­ • Received a report from County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster that the Circuit Court had collected $136,713.89 in revenue during 1992. He also said community service or­ dered through Circuit Court had a total value of $80,000 worth of service. • Established a special revenue fund for the County Sheriffs Department for proceeds from forfeited property seized in connection with violations of controlled substance statues in the public health code. The funds would be used for drug law enforcement The proceeds are to be divided between the agencies involved in drug law enforcement, including the county prosecuting attorney and the sheriff. A separate fund already has been established for pact the entire Upper Peninsula economy and a significant burden would be placed on Michigan's stressed unemployment and wel­ fare rolls," the board's resolution said. • Endorsed a slate proposal to clarify and streamline tbe recall election process to eliminate frivolous and untimely recall peti­ tion drives. • Designated May as Older Americans Month in Barry County, noting the contri­ butions they have made to the nation and community. ■ Heard Commissioner Mark Doster report that he will graduate from Cooley Law School Saturday. Serving in county gov­ ernment and studying seemed to blend well for him. Doster said his grades were "the best ever" and he landed a spot on tbe honor roll. OLYMPICS, continued from page 3 Hudson. Gee & Fisher and third. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Div. 11. first. Hastings Fiberlgass; second. DSS and third. J-Ad Graphics. Div. 111. first. Flexfab; second. Saxons and third. Pennock. Kmart Coed Horseshoes - Div. I. first. Barry County Telephone, second. Miller/Siack/SECU arki third, Hastings Sav­ ings & Loan. Div. II. first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. DSS and third. Pro Line. Div. Ill, first. Flexfab; second. Felpausch and third. Rings. Viatec One-Mile Time Predicted Walk Div. I, first. Barry County Telephone; se­ cond. Diminers. McPhillips & Doherty/Goulooze and third. Miller/Suck/SECU. Div. II. first. J-Ad Graphics; second, DSS and third, Hastings Fiberglass. Div. Ill, first. Hastings Mutual; second. County of Barry and third. Viking. True Value Ten-Mile Time Predicted Bike Ride - Div. 1. first. Miller/Stack/SECU; se­ cond, Siegel. Hudson, Gee &. Fisher and third. Barry County Telephone. Div. Il, first. Hastings Fiberglass; second. DSS and third. Viatec. Div. III. first. Consumers Power; se­ cond. Hastings Mutual and third. Filters. Christman Products Coed Minigolf - Div. I. the prosecutor. • Supported a proposal for tbe state to re­ imburse counties, cities and townships for any revenues lost from changes in the way property is taxed. 'Local government services have been impacted by federal and state mandates and shifts in responsibility for funding services." the board's resolution said. "Counties are generally prohibited by law from raising additional revenues through property taxes to accommodate potential funding cuts and shifts in responsibility. "Various proposals to reform school fi­ nance and for property tax relief could pul additional strain on tbe budget of county government." the resolution continued. Originally, the resolution spelled out that reimbursement should be made to the local municipalities "for any revenues lost as a re­ sult ot any assessment freeze or property tax first, Barry County Telephone; second. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic and third. Dim­ mers, McPhillips & Doherty/Goulooze. Diy. 11. first, J-Ad Graphics; second. Hastings Fiberglass and third. DSS. Div. 111. first, Pennock; second. Hastings Mutual and third. Fillers U-Rent-Em Coed Canoe Race - Div. I, first. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher; second. Dimmers. McPhillips & Doheny/Goulooae and third. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Div. II, first. Viatec; second. DSS and third, Hastings Fiberglass. Div. III. first. Flexfab; second. Saxons and third. Consumers Power. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Coed Golf Div. 1, first. Edward D. Jones/Great Lakes; second. Hastings Savings &. Loan and third. Miller/Stack/SECU. Div. II, first, Hastings Fiberglass; second. DSS and third. Pro Line. Div. HI. first. Pennock; second. Filters and third. Hastings Mutual. Pro Line Coed Archery - Div. I. first. Dim­ mers. McPhillips & Doherty/Goulooze; se­ cond. Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union and third. Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. Div. II. first. Pro Line. Div. III. first, Simpson Industries; second. Rings and third, Flcxfab. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county.). Legal Notice COMMON COUNCN- • PUBLIC NOTICE • In compliance with procedures established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this serves as Public Notice of a joint public meeting to be held in regard to the Irving Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Thomapple River where it crosses McCann Road one mile north of Michigan Highway M37 in Inring Township, Barry County, Michigan. McCann Road heads north from Highway M37 4Vi miles east of the Village of Middleville. Following are the particulars of the meeting: DATE: Thursday, May 27, 1993 PLACE: Middleville High School, Room 304 3885 Bender Road Middleville, Michigan TIME: 6.-00 - 7M PM Visit to Project Site Starting from High School - 8:00 PM Meeting at High School (Time will be extended if necessary) PURPOSE: To inform the public of the Irving Dam Project in relation to the Project's License Application status with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and to invite the public to attend this meeting to participate and express their views regarding the resource issues. MEETING AGENDA: 1. Open meeting & introductions 2. Project description and licensing overview 3. Current status of Project studies 4. Open for public comments 5. Adjournment April 26. 1993 Common Council mot in regular session in tho City Holl. Council Chomber. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. April 26. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mayor Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore members: White. Brower. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Moy. Wotson. 2. Pledge to the flog. 3. Harm Bottcher. Chairman of JEDC and Joo Kohn. Director of JEDC wore present and gave on update of the Industrial Incubator. Herm staled that 12 million dollars in various project* throughout the county has boon awarded. Joe passed out a list of current tonants in tho incubator and stated that the construction is complete ond ho is waiting for tho final EDA payment. Tho City por­ tion was $125,000 of which $100,000 was for retrofit ond $25,000 for capital equipment. They have three potential clients which could fill tho va­ cant space. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the report of current tenants be received and placed on filo. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 4. (Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that tho request from the American Legion Post •45 to hold Memorial Day Parode on Moy 31. stor­ ting ot 10:30 p.m. bo approved under Chief Sarver ond with proper permits. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the minutes of the April 12. 1993 meeting bo ap­ proved os rood ond signed by tho Mayor and City Clerk. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Invoices rood: Argus Supply Co............................................... $6,338.00 Erhardt Const. Co............................................... 8.602.00 SIC Meter Serv....................................................2.722.74 Moved by Brower supported by Moy that tho above invoices be approved os rood. Yoos: Wot­ son. May. Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperso. Hawkins. Brower. White. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by White supported by Wotson that tho following invoices bo approved from tho Water Bond Fund: Ayres. Lewis. Norris B May....................... $11,244.08 J.C. Carlson.....................................................66.392.10 Yeas: White. Brower. Howkins. Jasperso. Ket­ chum. Campbell May Wotson. / sent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperso. supported by Howkins that tho following correspondence be received ond plocod on file: a) Letter from Barry County Commission on Ag­ ing doted 4 15/93 b) Letter from Cystic Fibrosis — April 1993 c) Minutes of 2-4-93 DDA 8 4-14-93 Spociol DDA meeting d) Invitation to ground brooking of Courts 8 Low Building 4-30-93 at 3:30 p.m. Yea* All. Absent. ______ None. Carried. 9. Moved by Ketchum, supported by May that West Michigan Soccer Club be allowed to use Fish Hatchery Pork July 18-23 1993 from 6-9 p.m. for summer soccer camp for oil high school aged in­ dividual*. (Jasperso stated that he ha* a problem letting profit ventures use tho pork with nothing being charged by the City to them.) Yoos: Watson. May. Campbell. Ketchum. Hawkins. Noys: Josperse. Brower. White. Carried. 10. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the invitation from Fire Chief Coris for Council to tour tho Fire Station be set for 6:00 p.m. on May 10. and Invitation bo received ond plocod on filo. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by White, supported by Howkins that tho letter of April 23. from Mid Counties Employ­ ment ond Training Consortium. Inc. bo received and plocod on file ond copies given to Department Heads. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Wotson. supported by Hawkins that the following recommendation of the Property Committee be approved: City to sell the South 3 rods of Lot 7. and the North 1 rod of Lot 8. also 1 rod East and West on the East side of property described in the West Creek Subdivision to Lorry Komstodt for $10,000 ond buyer to assume all costs of purchase. Yeos: White. Brower. Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Moy. Wotson. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Wotson supported by Jasperso that the following recommendation of the Property Committee be approved: City to sell Lot 194 to Bob and Elaine Doughterty for $2,500 with buyers assuming all costs of purchase. Lot off from High Street on river. Doughterty * request to purchase in letter of February 22. 1993. Yeas: Wotson. Moy. Josperse. Howkins. Brower. White. Noys: Camp­ bell. Ketchum. Absent None. Carried. 14. Moved by Josperse. supported by Ketchum that the Garbage License Agreement with Hostings Sanitary Service be amended to a one year trial on once a week pickup ond at the end of one year charge will be open to negotiation, and second year rates also subject to change if they go bock to twice a week pickup. (Ken Neil. Hastings Sanitary Service stated that once o week pickup is the trend in other areas. The quality of service will not go down by once a week service. There will be no increase the first year. 50 cents the second year, and open the next three years. Councilman May asked il they were going to once a week pickup why the rates were staying the some. Campbell wo* opposed to once o week ond wonted to see a six months trial rather than one year. Howkins alio favored six months. Neil stated that one year is fair. It will take until June to get routes worked out ond six months wo* not enough. Mayor Gray felt one year was reasonable as summer months were coming up ond we will know how it is working out by the end of tho sum­ mer. Yeas: White. Brower. Howkins. Josperse. Ketchum. Campbell Moy. Wotson. Absent: None. Carried. 15. Ordinance *261 read second time with amendment* adding Property Maintenance ond Fire Code. An Ordinance to amend section 3.400 of the Hosting* Code adopting lhe BOCA Basic No­ tional Building Code, the 1993 BOCA Notional Fire Prevention Code; ond the 1993 BOCA National Pro­ perty Maintenance Code. (To be adopted at May 10, meeting). 16. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the request to extend the presentation of the 1993/94 Budget to Moy 24. 1993 be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that the letter of 4/20 from Municipal Benefit Services concerning the increase of health care coverage be referred to the Insurance Committee. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Watson, supported by Howkins that the Parking Lot Loose addendum between the City and County on tho Hotel Lot be approved changing tho effective dote from April 1. 1993 to May 1. 1993. Yoos: All. ALsont: None. Carried. 19. Moved by Watson, supported by Moy that the request from tho YMCA for use of Bob King Pork for additional days for their baseball program ad­ ding Tuesday ond Thursdays for May 18, 20. 25. 27, and Juno 1 ond 3. be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that Bill Cusack be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill out the term of Fred Kogge. (New State Low will not lot him be a voting member on both the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.) Term expires 1-1-96. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. Mayor Mary Lou Gray proclaimed Thursday. Moy 6. os National Day of Prayer in Hastings, ond April 24. through Moy 1. 1993 as Lions White Cone Wook. 22. Mayor Gray stated that our cable access channel is almost ready ond will soon be live ond in color but she is still looking for people to serve on the coble access committee in areas of civic ond fraternal. Applications ore available ot City Holl. 23. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Police report for March 1993 be received end placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield updated council on the construction of the Water Plant. He stated that city crews have prepared the parks (or opening, removed dead trees and stumps ond planted 75 new trees, flushed fire hydrants ond repaired water main leaks. He stated that city crews will be doing a city wide spring cleanup Moy 3-7. 25. Mayor G»oy welcomed Rick Wilson a new reporter from the Grand Rapids Press. 26. Moved by White, supported by Howkins that the audit firm of Deloitte and Touche be approved for one year to audit city books for the 1993/94 fiscal year. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 27. Mayor Gray stated that Wednesday. May 5. the City will be hosting the MML Region II meeting ond encouraged Council, elected ond appointed officials to plan on attending. 28. Moved by Campbell, supported by Watson to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5/13) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 — Page 15 Peach Tree Farm neighbors worried about safety J-Ad Graphics News Service Two men who reside in the neighborhood where a new juvenile delinquent rehabilita­ tion home is located told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that they are worried about the safety of their Dowling area community since the home opened its doors, Ron Cook and Ben Healy also told the Board that even though tbe foster home is legal they felt the neighbors should have been told about the home before it was li­ censed as a foster care through the Depart­ ment of Social Services. "The biggest thing is the community is outraged,” Healy said. "They feel violated." The rehab home is called Peach Tree Farm and is a foster care home, operated by Den­ nis and Rosemary Witham, for up to six Healy suggested that the home should be in the city where police protection is imme­ diately available. He also complained that there is not a system to notify neighbors when a juvenile escapes, because they have been told it would be a violation of the ju­ venile's rights. Healy said that is "violating the community." Precipitating the anger of Dowling area residents was when four juveniles ran away from Peach Tree Farm in late January, stole and vandalized a neighbor s car and "stole and vandalized other vehicles and other homes," Cook said. "The security requirements for this type of thing are not good. For security, they lock their shoes up at night. If this didn't work in January, it's not going to work in June," he said. "And this is all. mind you. under foster teenage males. 1he program, paid with taxpayers’ dollars, "was thrust on the neighborhood with no di­ alogue...no one was asked their opinion about it.. All of a sudden we woke up one morning and here it is," Cook said. The Peach Tree Farm program is a coop­ erative venture with the County Juvenile Court to provide rehabilitation opportunities care license." County Board Chairman Orvin Moore to troubled teens in a community setting where they are expected to make a better ad­ justment to society. Peach Tree also is ex­ tensive care. "If it can be done for less in a neighboring county, maybe we should send ours there," pected to save the county money, while pro­ viding excellent treatment from profession­ als at the same lime, officials have said. Activities to develop lifetime skills such as woodworking, mechanics and agriculture are offered to the teen residents. Cook said Dowling area citizens have cir­ culated petitions carrying 358 signatures of residents who are concerned about the Peach Tree Farm program. "The people who are signing this arc signing it on a ratio of about 95 to 5 (percent) who do not like il. When 95% of he said. "We have lodged a forma) complaint with the DSS because when this home was li­ censed it did not meet all criteria...for septic. said he would refer the men's complaints to the County’s Criminal Justice Committee for further investigation. Cook said the fee of $50 a day per juve­ nile at Peach Tree Farm is too cosily for taxpayers. He said other counties are paying slightly less than half of that amount for in­ space, sleeping quarters...This is under in­ vestigation (by DSS)," Cook said. "W’e would like to see the county get in­ volved...A home like this being placed in an area should be secure, shouldn't disrupt the neighborhood, and be cost effective," Cook said. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said that since the first escape, different security mea­ sures have been implemented at Peach Tree Farm. He also said juvenile authorities are not placing "quite the hard core people" they did in the past. "Again, it's something that no one would want to have in their own backyard but it’s something that's necessary. We do have to have a place to put it and Mr. Witham has good credentials in running a foster care home and handling juveniles and we felt that it would be a good move on the county's part and it does save us money," Fjhr said. Commissioner Mark Doster said only one of the four who escaped has been returned to Peach Tree Farm and the teen is on a tether, "which is something we'll employ there more for added security. They have sensor lights and dogs. "We’re very sorry that this occurred, but the government doesn't ask the same of ev­ ery individual...the people that live in that area, the government asks them a greater duty to help us. to cooperate with us and help us rehabilitate those individuals. We plead with you to have understanding," Doster said. LIBERTY continued from page 5 Erway. secretary in the prosecuting attor­ ney's office, praised the work of Love Inc. and presented the check to Reid during the Law Day ceremony. County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster talked about the meaning of Law Day and said citizens have tbe right to shape justice and they should get involved when they are aware of needed changes. Improving justice begins at tbe neighborhood level, he said, with the interaction of people. The Liberty Bell award exemplifies citizen participation, Shuster said. Reid is a product of Hastings, Gee noted. Reid was born at the city's Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13, 1951, the son of Don and Dorothy Reid. Steve graduated from Hastings High, in the top 10 of the Class of 1969. He graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree from Southern Cali­ fornia College in Costa Mesa. It was in California that Reid met his wife Joyce. They have two children Justin. 15, and Amber, 12. Immediately after college. Reid took a job selling air conditioning units until he landed a fifth grade teaching job at Wilmington Christian Schoo) near Long Beach. He taught there from 1975-78. In 1978, be and his family returned to Michigan. Reid served as the dean of students at Faith Tech Bible School in Scottsville and at the same time was pastor at Smith Corners United Methodist Church from 1978-79. When the Bible school moved to another location. Reid and his family decided to move to Hastings. He went to work in the former Barry County grants office in November 1979 and also accepted the position of pastor of Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches in January. 1980, serving there until January of 1984. He then became the assistant pastor of Word of Faith Fellowship in Hastings, a position he held from 1984-86. He has been executive director of Ixive Inc. of Barry County since 1986. Do your part to BEAT the Recession! BUY.. “Made in the USA”...and BUY from a Barry County business! J-Ad Graphic* There was a one-man picket line outside the Barry County Circuit Courthouse Wednesday. Gary GiH, of Kalamazoo, was protesting an order by the court that requires him to pay $8,000 in back child support payments to his ex-wife. Gill said he is currently unemployed because an injury he received while working at Borgess Hospital makes him unable to work. He received $8,000 in workman s compensation, and he said Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster ordered him to pay the whole $8,000 for the child support. GiH claims he only owes $5,000 in back child support. Gill said he was also ordered to pay $45 a week in future child support and he believes he should only pay $10 a week. Officials at the Friend of the Court office declined to comment on the situation. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation tbe people all think alike, that's close to a landslide." "No one is against rehabilitation," Healy said. "It's got to be next to somebody," Com­ missioner Robert Wenger said. K-Zoo man protests local child support ruling Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OPEN HOUSE Svndoy.Moy l«th • 2*0-4:00 pun. S8 CULMRT DRIVB OLIN G. BUNDY IF? 128 W. Mill Street. Heatings £T~x ----- (616) 945-9568 East SM* of Middle Lake, HE of Hasting* Hosted by Wendell Boone...-132.S00 Lake on 3 sides of this beautiful year round home! 4 BR's, 3 baths, fireplace, formal dining room. 2Vt car garage This 12 yr. old home is in excellent condition. Come see for yourself! WD-39-CH A&B Realty of Charlotte • (517) 543-3262 Repmtnling Hastings Mutual Insurance Company We're only silent until you need us. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINAHCE HO. 93-1 AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH. SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE BY ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE OPERATION. CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT OF CEMETERIES OWNED BY HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF SAID OR­ DINANCE, AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON­ FLICT THEREWITH CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS, COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN ORDAINS: Section 1: TITLE This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP CEMETERY ORDINANCE. Section 2: DEFINITIONS OF CEMETERY LOTS AND BURIAL SPACES A. A cemetery lot shall consist ol burial spaces sufficient to accommodate one vault or two cremains. B. A burial space shall consist of a land area four (4) feet wide and nine (9) feet in length. Section 3: SALE OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES A. Hereafter, cemetery lots or burial spaces shall be sold by the Township Clerk to residents and non-residents of the Township for the purpose of burial of such pur­ chaser or his or her heirs at law or next of kin. No sale shall be made by funeral directors or others than as heretofore set forth. All such sales shall be made on a form approved by the Township Board which B grants a right of burial only and does not convey any other title to the lot or burial space sold. Such form shall be executed by the Township Clerk. C. Burial rights may be transferred only by the endorsement of an assignment of such burial rights upon the original burial rights permit form issued Dy the Township Clerk. Such assignment must be approved by said Clerk, and entered upon the official records of said Clerk. Upon such assignment, approval and record, said Clerk shall issue a new burial rights permit to the assignee and shall cancel and terminate upon such records, the original permit thus assigned. Section 4: PURCHASE PRICE AND TRANSFER FEES Each burial space shall cost the sum of $100 for a Township resident, $250 for a non-resident. Payment shall be made in entirety before interment. Any transfer of one or more burial spaces from an original purchaser to a qualified B assignee shall cost $10.00 total. C. The Township Board, by resolution, may periodically alter the forgoing fees to ac­ commodate increased costs for cemetery maintenance. Section 5: GRAVE OPENING CHARGES The opening and closing of any burial space, prior to and following a burial therein, and including the interment of ashes, shall be at a cost to be determined by resolu­ tion of the Township Board. No burial space shall be opened and closed except under the direction and con­ B trol of the cemetery sexton. This provision shall not apply to proceedings for the removal and reinterment of bodies and remains, which matters are under the con­ trol of the local health department. Section 6: MARKERS AND MONUMENTS A. All markers and monuments shall be made of stone or other equally durable composition. B. Only one marker or monument shall be permitted per burial space. C. The footing or foundation upon which any monument, marker, or memorial must be placed shall be constructed by the sexton at a cost to be determined by the Township Board, payable by the owner of the burial right. Dimensions of the foun­ dation shall be 18” deep and 4" larger on all sides than the monument. Section 7: INTERMENT REGULATIONS Only one person may be buned in a burial space except for a mother and infant B C D E. or two children buried at the same time. Two cremains may be buried in the same burial space. Not less than 36 hours notice shall be given in advance of any time of any funeral to allow for the opening of the burial space. The appropriate ownership permit for the burial space involved, together with ap­ propriate identification of the person to be buried therein, where necessary, shall be presented to the cemetery sexton prior to interment. Where such permit has been lost or destroyed, the sexton shall be satisifed. from his records or the Clerk s records, that the person to be buried is an authorized and appropriate one before any interment is commenced or completed. All graves shall be located in an orderly and neat appearing manner within the con­ fines of the burial space involved. Section 8: VAULT .. . All burials shall be within a standard concrete or steel vault installed or constructed in each burial space before interment. DELUXE APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR LEASE Wc arc now accepting applications for a two bedroom apartment located in Hastings. Monthly rent is $565 with one month’s rent as security deposit. Your apartment will feature: Natural Gas. hot Water Heat Attached Garage with Auto Opener Two Bedrooms Large Balcony Air Conditioning Cable Ready Coin Laundry Automatic Dishwasher After 6 pm. you may call either Leonard (948-2808) or Bill (1-457-6747) for more information.______________________ Section 9: GROUND MAINTENANCE No grading, leveling, or excavating upon a burial space shall be allowed without the permission of the cemetery sexton or the Township Clerk. B. All flowers, ornamentals, etc. shall be placed in an um which shall be set in line with the headstone. C. Ums which are not used for two years may be removed by the sexton. D. No shrubs, trees, or vines shall be planted. No fences or curbs shall be erected. E. The Township Board reserves the right to remove or trim any tree, plant, or shrub already located within the cemetery in the interest of maintaining the proper ap­ pearance and use of the cemetery. Mounds which hinder the free use of a lawn mower or other gardening apparatus are prohibited. G. The sexton shall have the right and authority to remove and dispose of any and ail growth, emblems, displays, or containers therefore that through decay, deteriora­ tion, damage, or otherwise become unsightly, a source of litter, or a maintenance problem. . H. Surfaces other than earth or sod shall be prohibited. All refuse of any kind including, but not limited to, dried flowers, wreaths, papers, and flower containers shall be removed or deposited in containers located within the cemetery. Section 10: FORFEITURE OF VACANT CEMETERY LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES Cemetery lots or burial spaces sold after the effective date of the Ordinance and remain­ ing vacant 40 years from the date of their sale shall automatically revert to the Township upon occurence of the following events. Notice shall be sent by the Township Clerk by first class mail to the last known address of the last owner of record informing him/her of the expiration of the 40 year period and that all rights with respect to said lots or spaces will be forfeited if he/she does not affirmatively indicate in writing to the Township Clerk within 60 days from the date of mailing of the within notice his/her desire to retain said burial rights. B. If no written response to said notice indicating a dtti*e to retain the cemetery lots or burial spaces in question is received by the Township Clerk from the last owner of record of said lots or spaces or his/her heirs or legal representatives within 60 days from the date of mailing of said notice, said spaces shall revert to the Township and will be resold. Section 11: RECORDS The Township Clerk shall maintain all records concerning all burials and issuance of burial rights permits separate and apart from any other records of the township and the same shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable business hours. Section 12: CEMETERY HOURS AND REGULATIONS The cemetery exists as a memorial to the deceased. It shall be open to the general public daily from dawn to dusk for the purpose of memorializing the dead. It shall be closed to the general public from dusk until dawn each day. No alcoholic beverages, disruptive behavior, or any conduct deterring from the purpose of the cemetery shall be condoned. Section 13: PENALTIES Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of the within Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of up to $100 and/or im­ prisonment for up to 90 days in jail as may be determined by a court of competent jurisdic­ tion. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Any criminal prosecutions hereunder shall not prevent civil proceedings for abatement and termination of the activity complained of. Section 14: SEVERABILITY The provisions of the within Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable and should any provision, section or part thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall only affect the particular provision, sec­ tion or part thereof involved in such decision and shall not affect or invalidate the re­ mainder of such Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect. Section 15: CORRECTION OF ERRORS The Board of Hastings Charter Township reserves the right to correct any errors made in the description, transference, or conveyance of burial rights, either by substituting a site in another location or by refunding the purchase price of said burial rights. In the event that such error on the part of the Township shall involve the relocation of interred remains or the relocation of a monument or marker, the Township will bear the expense. Section 17: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect upon publication of a summary of its contents on June 17.1993. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith are hereby repealed. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Hastings Charter Township 885 River Road Hastings, Ml 49058 616 948-9690 A HEARING ON THE ABOVE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 14,1983 AT THE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL AT 885 RIVER ROAD AT 7M PM. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO COMMENT IN PERSON OR IN WRITING MAY DO SO AT THAT TIME. �Page 1b — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 13, 1993 Man sentenced for aiding fellow prisoner's escape A Hickory Comers nun who pleaded four to sis years in prison. Russell M. Waters. Jr.. 23. received a sentence of 16 to 24 months in prison on a charge of attempted larceny in a building and 32 to 48 months on a charge of guilty to breaking into a storage building and later helping a fellow prisoner escape from (he Barry County Jail was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday to CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (6161948-8051 Rea! I xlait I or R.iit 2 BEDROOM COTTAGE w/ lake access to Crooked Lake, year round, gas heat, stove and refrigerator furnished. $400 per month, security deposit required, plus utilities, refer­ ences required, 1 year lease, no pets. Call after 6p.m. 623-3367, TWO AKC REGISTERED Cocker Spaniels for sale, 3 yean old. House broken, 1-Champag­ ne, 1-buff colored. Females. If interested call 1-693-3026. IN DELTON 2 bedroom apart­ ment, 2 full baths, kitchen/bar, large Living room, gas heat, central air. stove and refrigerator furnished, fireplace, large krt $500 per month, security depo­ sit, plus utilities, no pets, 1 yr. lease, references required. Call after 6p.m. 623-3367,________ CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank the doctors and personnel at Pennock Hospital and Tender­ care, who cared for me during my stay Feb. lOth-April 29th. Thanks to all my friends who remembered me with visits, cards, and gifts. Clara Vosburgh \/l\t • llant oitx CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: 52.50 for 1 st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 davs. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 94X-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old. still in plastic. Cost S795 new/sacrificc $225. 517-627-9494,_________ PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min. $150/wcckend to start. Call 534-6030 today.___________ liuxim xx Scrvucx ALUMINUM FIBERCOAT SPRAYED on roofs and mobile homes. Randson Hesterly 945-2545.____________________ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging & finishing specialist Insured & guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108,___________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th St. Gobles, ML 49055-Phooe: (616)628-2056 Days (616)624-6215 Evenings. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can helpPFast, easy - Call 24 houn. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ PAINTING, ALUMINUM SIDING, barns, roof, commer­ cial, residential power washing. Responsible, insured. Randson Hesterly. 945-2545.__________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE STUMP REMOVAL Free estimates. 616-693-3035. TREE TRIMMING or remov­ al, brush chipping. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. TREE WORK insured, Rand son Hesterly. 945-2545. /hunk )mi \ A ( nllt c lihlt m THREE MASSIVE Magnifi­ cent Mission Oak Chairs, 2 rock­ ers, one 4 fooled, Mfd. in Hast­ ings by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in 1910-1920 era. Wood excellent springs, padding good, but leath­ er is old, fragile. Make offer. Walt Rummel, PO Box 683, Sebewaing, 48759. FAX 517-883-9211. These are classics. (Hiram .Salt 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 436 E. Marshall. Antique bottles, furniture, baby’s A womens clothes many misc. May 13,14, A 15.___________ A MOVING SALE Fri, Sat., 14. 15, 9-6, lawn mower, tools, refrigerator, freezer, household items, ladders, lawn roller, kerosene lamps, Wilton Cake supplies, Avon. 206 Russell, 1 block south of Main Street in Middleville. / or Salt I uiunn>ii\ t 1981 FORD WINDOW VAN with rebuilt 302 V8, 4 speed transmission. $750.00. (616) 758-3836 after 6:00 PM. 1988 GMC HALF TON 56,000 miles, $6,200. Call 945-9659 after 7pm.___________________ ‘70 CADILLAC Coupe De Ville. Very good condition. 56,100 miles. Original owner. $1450. 795-3698.____________ 88 1/2 TON SUBURBAN $10300. 945-9658. 1983 DODGE PICKUP 150 4WD. Good tires, no rust, actual miles 53,932. 868-6702. 1987 FLEETWING travel trail­ er, 24’, Oak interior, sleeps 5, lots of cupboards, $8,500. 868-6702. In \lt nmnain IN MEM0R1AM In loving memory of Lyle A. Newton, who passed away one year ago on May 13, 1992. Days into weeks and weeks into years Sorrow, pain and many time* tears. Not a day gone by without remembering you We now understand the things you always knew. Life is too short, not to hold it dear, Count each moment and keep il near. The good times we shared are with us forever Keeping us »trong through lifes endevors. The friend we lost when God called for you. Can never be replaced, no mother who. May you rest in Heaven Uli we meet again. Missing you always, until then. Sadly missed by, your children grandchildren and friends IN MEMORUM In memory of Lester Rgel. Dad, in the silence our tears still fall. Sharon and Ginger Certified Nurses Aides Full time and part time. Tendercare 240 E. North, Hastings 945-9564 PROFESSIONAL MARRIED COUPLE wants to buy country house in Barry County with land and trees, fireplace, full basemenl/workshop, bam, fixer upper okay. Land contract terms preferred, but not required. Call 517-543-1916. ________________ / or Ruh PVXLR-600 PROFESSION­ AL Powerhead with two PV speakers with cords. Call 945-9867.___________________ THOMPSON'S FRESH ASPARAGUS Sl.OO/pound, or .9G-7poundover 10 pounds. Call to order. 765-3791 or 765-3182 ( nrnrnnnilv StHiccx BARRY COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE next meeting will be at Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. Tuesday May 18th, 7pm. Everyone is invited to attend._________________ IONIA HISTORIC HOMES TOUR May 15th A 16th. Private homes, public buildings, 10K Volksmarch and Pete VanDerWaal's Big Band Concert. Tour tickets $10. ($7. advance). Concert $5. Advance tickets by check to: ICHS, P. O. Box 1776, Ionia, 48846. Tickets held at Blanchard House, 251 E. Main, Ionia, available after 10am, tour weekend. For more info call 616-527-2560. Http Wanted COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH Clinician. Limited Licensed Psychologilt or M.S.W. Recent graduates considered but must have completed all relevant intern­ ships and have obtained licen­ sure or certification. This is a career tract petition Successful candidates will function in several differing settings with differing populations. Experi­ ence in crisis work, group work, and family therapy very helpful. Those interested primarily in outpatient individual therapy should not apply. Send resume Io Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan. 49058. No phone calls. EOE.__________________ HOUSEKEEPING/ LAUNDRY Supervisor needed. Full time position for 114 bed nursing home. Experience help­ ful. Apply in person al Tender­ care Hastings, 240 E. North Street, Hastings. EOE._______ attempted escape. The sentences must be served consecutively. Walers was also fined $3,000 and required to pay $182 in resolution. Waler's attorney. Frank Neral, said the prison sentences are loo severe, arguing that Walers did not steal much from the storage building and had only a minor part in aiding Blain's escape. "What's appropriate on this for $50 of scrap aluminum and a very marginal pan in this escape attempt when he didn't actually try to escape himself?" Neral said. "I would think that you could be a little more creative In fashioning an appropriate sentence to not only serve his interests, the victim's interests, (and) society's interests...." Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster said Waters should be given the prison sentence lo deter others from trying io escape from the Jail. "In your situation here, we cannot condone Jailbreak." Shuster said. He said the sentence needed to send a message "to anybody who comes inlo the Barry County Jail that... If they don't want to be a pan of it. they'd better leave, they better not in any way be considered part of the jail break." Waters pleaded guilty April 8 to the larceny and escape charges as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office In exchange for the dropping of at charges breaking and entering, converting stolen propeny, aiding another prisoner's escape and malicious destruction of a building. Waters admitted during his plea that he and Delton resident Herbert M. Blain, Jr.. 19. broke inlo a storage building on Patterson Rosd Feb. 16 and took some tools. Waters also told the court he helped Blain escape from the Barry County Jail March 6 by hiding cement blocks, which Blain had dug out of the wall of the cell, in an air vent. Blain escaped from the jail by digging a bole through his cell wall with a piece of stainless steel mirror frame. He chipped at the mortar surrounding the cement blocks that make up the cell's walls, removed the blocks and then slipped through the opening. Blain was recaptured May 1 and is scheduled to appear in District Court May 21. In other recent court btaineu: • A Haslings man convicted of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to 40 to 60 months in prison and required lo pay for any counseling required by the victim. Russell C. Morgan. 39. pleaded guilty lo tbe charge in exchange for tbe dropping of two first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges, which are punishable by up to Ute In prison. " Morgan was accused of sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman while at her Castleton Township home Dec. 29. The woman was reportedly incapacitated al the lime of the attack. • An August 30 trial date and an August 19 final pre-trial date were scheduled for a Battle Creek man accused of having sexual contact and intercourse with a girl under 13 Court News sentencing for a charge of attempted manufacturing of marijuana, a felony with a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison. He pleaded guilty to that charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of possession of marijuana, which is punishable by a maximum of four years in prison. A May 20 sentencing date for Hie absconding and attempted manufacturing charger, was sclieduled. • Z>n Oct. 4 trial date and a Sept. 27 motion day were scheduled for two Delton men accused of being drug dealers. Thomas G. Sowles. 31. and Danny D. O'Connell. 30, both face two counts of possessing marijuana, a felony punishable by eight years in prison, and one count of possessing a vehicle with a police scanner, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year in jail. The men stood mule to the charges April 8. Not guilty pleas were entered on their behalves. • A Battle Creek man pleaded guilty to breaking inlo a home on Pine Lake Road Oct. 26. Joseph M. Cummings, 21, pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of a charge that he Is a habitual offender. Breaking and entering is a felony punishable by up to 15 years In prison. Sentencing was scheduled for August 5. • A Middleville woman was sentenced to one year in jail after she pleaded guilty to violating her probation. Heide M. Curths. 22, was also required to pay $500 in costs and had her term of probation extended until February 1995. Curths admitted during her plea March 25 that she violated her probation by falling to pay $1,000 In costs, failing to report to her probation agent and moving without notifying her probation agent. Curths was placed on three years probation in 1989 after pleading guilty lo a charge of attempted breaking and entering, which carries a maximum sentence of five yean in prison. • A June 7 trial date and a May 27 final pre-trial dale were set for Hastings resident ToddM.Heeringa.20. Heeringa is charged with breaking into a Pontiac Firebird in Maple Grove Township Sept 18. He stood mute to the charge March 11. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. • Judge Shuster denied motions for a new trial and the reconsideration of the jury's of verdict in the case a Lake Odessa woman convicted by a jury Jan. 29 ot embezzling $11,362.29 from Bob's Gun and Tackle Shop David A. Dimmers, the attorney for Elizabeth A. Desgranges. 28. lold the court the Jury's verdict should be reconsidered. arguing that one of the witnesses for the prosecution should not have been allowed lo testify during the trial. Assistant Prosecutor David E. Gilbert said tbe defense knew before the trial that the prosecution would be calling that witness. He also said that testimony made by the witness was valid. Shuster said he did not think the court had made an error in allowing the testimony and said the court would stand on the record of the decision. Dimmers then argued that Desgranges should be allowed a new trial, alleging that she had been ineffectively represented by her attorney at the lime. Robert Holman. Dimmers said Holman had neglected to hire an accountant lo go over the financial records used during the trial and refused to call potential witnesses to testify on Desgranges' behalf during the trial. Holman told the court that refusing to call the witnesses and gelling an accountant was pan of a "trial strategy." Holman said he fell testimony from the witnesses or from an accountant would hurt Desgranges' case. Shuster said that Holman's decisions were "sound" and he noted that testimony from an accountant "would have nailed her (Desgranges) lo the wall." "Mr. Holman makes sound strategy decisions." Shuster raid. "Mr. Holman is effective counsel and he behaved effectively from start to finish." * A July 19 trial date and a June 21 motion day were scheduled for Kentwood resident Franco Lafranca, 47. Lafrance is charged with two counts of possessing stolen hot tubs worth over $100. Lafranca stood mute to the charges April 21 Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A Shelbyville teenager stood mute to charges that he stole two snowmobiles in Feb. Not guilty pleas were entered on bls behalf. James R. Baranoski, 17. is faced with two counts of larceny over $100, a felony punishable by up lo five yean In prison. A May 27 bearing date was set to determine If Baranoski is eligible for Youthful Trainee status under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act for young fintoffcoders ■ A Nashville man accused of writing a bad check for $156 and stealing another ot check for $150 pleaded guilty to a charge larceny over $100. a felony punishable by up to five yean in prison. Chris A. Miller. 34, pleaded guilty in exchange for the dropping of a charge of uttering and publishing, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 yean in prison. Sentencing was set for May 13. years old. Robert O. Brown, 62. is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a fekxr; punishable by up lo life in prison, and a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years In prison. Brown stood mute to tbe charges April 15. Not guilty pleas were entered on hit Police Beat LICENSED COSMOTOLOGIST needed lo work in beauty shop at 114 bed nursing home. Apply in person at Tendercan: Hastings, 240 E. North Sl Hast­ ings. Ml.____________________ behalf • Judge Shuster granted a motion by attorney Timothy L. Tromp to withdraw from representing David J. Burandt. 26. of Items worth $3,000 taken from Delton home Hastings. Tromp died Burandt's lack of cooperation home May 6. deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Tbe victim told police he came home after work al 2 p.m. and found Ute garage MEDICAL TRANSCRIP­ TIONIST, needed immediately, full time, must have medical lerminolgy knowledge, word processes experience helpful, benefits, flexible houn, call Nancy 948-8057 for interview. as tbe reason for the motion. Burandt Is accused of trying to rape a 25year-old woman last March. Burandt is whgiy he stores his tools had been broken into. Deputies said the break-in occurred on Scott Park Road between 8 a.m and 2 p.m PART-TIME MEAT CUTTER/ BUTCHER Contact M.E.S.C. Office Hastings._____________ PART TIME medical assistant or LPN to work one day a week in busy docton office, available to fill in as needed, computer experience a plus, call Nancy 948-8057 for interview. PROGRAM AIDE for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recre­ ational skills, and other duties related lo program tmplentation. Experience in working with developmentally disabled and mentally ill persons helpful. Record keeping and data collec­ tion skills desired. Send resume lo: Barry County Community Mental Health Service, 915 West Green Street, Haslings, Michigan, 49058. No phone calls. EOE.________________ alleged to have met tbe woman as she was walking on Michigan Street. Tbe victim testified during a preliminary exam that Burandt approached her with the promise that be would not hurt her and the two spent some time talking before he attempted to assault her. The victim said Burandt was attenpting sexual penetration when she shouted out his name. Burandt then reportedly stopped, the victim began walking down tbe street, spotted a police car and was taken to tbe hospital. Burandt is charged with assault with tbe intent to commit sexual penetration, a felony punishable by up to 10 years In prison, second-degree criminal sexual assault, which carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence, and being a habitual offender. • Judge Shuster granted a motion for funds to pay a clinical psychologist to appear as an expert witness in the case of Christopher M. Starr. 29. of Jenison. WANTED Dental Hygienist 1-3 days a week for people oriented general practice. Must be moti­ vated, self started individual who enjoys working with others. Send resume with salary require­ ments to Ada 205, c/o The Hast­ ings Reminder, PO Box 188, 49058.______________________ Starr's trial, which was set to start Monday, was rescheduled for July 19. A WEEKEND HELP NEEDED IN Adult foster care home. Must be able to spend the night If you can't please don't call this ad. Must be good cook & able to follow menus, have take charge personality & enjoy working with senior citizens. Excellent pay with private room. Reduced rates on health & denial insur­ ance. Could work inlo full-lime positions for the right person at 13-year-old's breasts. He is charged with two counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct. — mishable by up to 15 years in prison, and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of two new facility. Call 945-4549. July 8 final pre-trial was also set. Starr is accused of fondling three young girts while working as a counselor at a camp in Yankee Springs last May. Starr allegedly touched two girls, an 11 -year old and a 12- year-old. in the vagina) area and fondled a years in prison. • Former area resident David E. Fox. 37. pleaded guilty to a charge of absconding, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Fox absconded in 1986 while awaiting BARRY TWP. — Burglars stole more than $3,000 worth of items from a Delton They believe the burglars entered through the front door of the garage. T*en was a $250 radar detector, two drills worth $879, a cement chipper valued al $500, a $98 screw gun. two saws worth $329. a $300 miler box. and four tires and wheel rims worth $1,000. • Two car collision injures one RUTLAND TWP. — A Grandville woman was injured May 4 when she tried to make a left turn in from of another car. troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. Troopers said Jacqueline C. Knapp. 34. was heading east on Gun Lake Road near Tanner Lake Road al about 4:30 p.m when she turned in from of the westbound car driven by Craig W. Zaleski. 36. of Plainwell. Zaleski could not stop in time to avoid a collision, troopers said. Knapp was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. She was also cited for failing lo yield. Boy injured in bike-car accident HOPE TWP. — An 8-year-old Delton boy was injured May 3 when he hit a car with his bicycle. Michigan State Troopers from the Haslings post report. Troopers said Merritt J. Greenman was riding his bike out of a driveway on to M-43 new Guernsey Lake Road at about 9 p.m when he went into the path of a car driven by fares R. Bryan. 46. of Nashville. Greenman hit the car in the passenger's door, troopers said. Greenman was taken to Pennock and then transferred by helicopter to Bronson Hospital where he was treated and released. Speakers stolen from unlocked car HASTINGS — Haslings City Police report a speaker box and two 12-inch speakers worth $ 100 were stolen from a car May 3. The victim told police she was coming bore from work when she switched on the radio. The radio turned on. but no sound came out. Sbe later discovered the speakers had been stolen. Tbe victim told police the speakers were taken between 4 p.m and 11:45 p.m. while she was at work. She said tbe cw had not been locked. Tools stolen from parked planter HASTINGS — An assortment of tools and spare parts worth more than $50 was stolen from a crop planter parked in a lot on Hanover Street. Hastings City Police said. The Barry Soil and Waler Conservation District, owner of the tractor, reported the items missing May 6. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-05-20.pdf 47e07eb75f60a7ffb0aee091bb551988 PDF Text Text Hastings Jaycees Hastings observes Mayor Exchange Day honored statewide See Page 2 SeePage 3 Saxons victims of no-hit gem See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HUSTINGS PUBLIC LIBnAxf 12! 5 Oil.' r* SI has; .hub. mi wc!* ism Hastings Pusliclibrary 121 b. Church St. Hastings, hl 49056 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. MAY 20. 1993 VOLUME 139. NO 11 PRICE 25' News Hastings to lay off 19 teachers Briefs Proposal A forms set OpeapMic forums on Proposal A are planned by the Hastings and Delton knock amncts. The session in Hsslinfs is sd for 7 p.m Tuesday. May 25. in the vocal music room at Hastings High School Al Dehon. the forum win be at 7 p.m. Monday. May 24. at the Dehon Kellogg High School auditorium. Scale Rep. Bob Beader, who represeats all of Barry County in the Stale Legislature. wiH be on hand Io talk and answer questioaa. Proposal A. which will be voaod oa stalewide in a special eleclion June 2. would cut school property taxes and stake ap the loot school revenue though an iacreaae in the sales tax from four so six cents oa the dollar. Hastings to have graduation prayer With a school policy allowing atodenl-inillMed prayer ■ the graduation cprcmgjy In place, and a vote by the Bcolcr chat suxteNtt to hot* pTty** foe HtHgl Am SNMNySjMHi joins many districts that win have prayer at padamtongda year. Superintendent Cart Schosssel conBnmd that the studeata voted over­ whelmingly. IM to 33, to have prayer, and now era trolling a student volunteer to wrte and say foe prayer. by Jean Cnllnp Sluff Writer Because of "anticipated financial difficulties" the Hastings Board of Educalioo. with President Michael Anton and Trustee Ray Rose absenu voted Monday to lay off budgets to deal with school finances for the 1993-94 school year were given to the board. No one can say if any of them will fit the school’s situation after the statewide June 2 election on Proposal A. or the local annual school election on June 14. 19 teachers at the end of the school year. "When the financial situation improves, they will be called back." Superintendent Carl Schoessel said of those oo the list. However, be said if the financial outlook gets worse, "more will join them." "These are exceptionally fine teachers." he Calling the three budget plans legally necessary, but a possible waste of lime. Schoessel also met Tuesday with area media representatives to explain the potential budgets more fully, (see related story.) A Truth-in-Taxation/budget hearing has been set for 7:30 p.m. June 7 in the music room ■ the middle school. If Proposal A passes, school millage rates now on property taxes will be cut from jus. under 36 mills to 18. this year's property lax said, adding the way to keep them is to vole "yes* on Proposal A which would provide for state tax reform. In another financial matter, three possible by Mary Warner Escape. It's what many of us dream about. A time away from city streets, city hassles, and city problems. Peaceful strolls or bike rides through quiet forests, shimmering val­ leys and grassy plateaus. In coming years, the congestion of an ex­ ploding population will be driving more and more people into the serenity and solitude of the country. But the question is. where de they go? Campgrounds are increasingly the province of massive metal homes on wheels. Picnic areas are filled to overflow­ ing. Increasingly, people are taking to the backwoods via trails not open Io motorized vehicles. The success of the trails have be­ tional pathways continues to thwart state and federal organizations whose job it Is to promote their creation. In Barry County, two attempts to develop a footpath through the county on abandoned Penn Central Rail­ road right of ways have failed, casualties of fear that the paths would cause more harm than good. "There is nothing n^ye,terrifying to a . farmer than the thought that a public trail would go through his property." Mark Doster, a member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, told representatives from the National Park has increased tourist business along its route and garnered enthusiastic praise from its users. Other trails, including the Kai-Haven Ilham1 High School eraunn voted 126 to 2* to have prayer sold at their graduation ceremony later this spring. The vote ia in response to a U.S. Suproaae Court rating that prayer in pnhtec school-sponsored ceremonies is ■Bonatifotional. However, a Coen of Trail in Kalamazoo County, have been so successful that at limes they even suffer from traffic congestion. Still, opposition to the creation of addi­ the Rails to Trails Conservancy. The Conservancy is a nationwide organi­ zation seeking to make the largely unused national rail system a nationwide linear part borne diseases. TK sets forum on Proposal A The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education has scheduled a public forum on Proposal A from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 26. at the high school auditorium Local school board members will be joined by Gerald Hunsberger of the Kcal tatormedtale School District, State Rep. Bob Beader and Craig Starkweather, chief assistant of Stale Senator Jack Welborn proposal A would cut property taxes and limit assessment increases each year to 3 percent or the rale of inflation, whichever is less, and would raise the ■ale tales tax from four to six cents oa the dollar A special election on Proposal A is scheduled for Wednesday. June 2. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 would result in stability for the schoo1 and property tax relief for property owners While discussing a recommendation from Schoessel that the board vote to support Proposal A. Board Secretary Pat Endsley Trustee Colin Cnntenden. also voting yes. noted that people are skeptical of promises from the government, but "the reasons to vole for It outweigh the reasons to vote against it." Trustee Robert Casey agreed that the voters were skeptical: people just don't trust stale government, especially after the Lotto fi­ said she would vote no. saying she was still examining the proposal. She said everyone should look closely at all aspects of the question. Trustee Larry Haywood said he has been asco." Schoessel pointed out that some of the pro­ visions of the proposal would be pan of the state constitution, and out of the legislators hands, so "there are safeguards if Proposal A talking about just such a tar shift for 20 years "It may not be perfect, but its the best plan is passed." The board's vote to support Proposal A was See SCHOOLS, cont. on page 5 lied initial resistance to their creation. A new trail in Kent County called Kent Trails to turn the railroad lines into foot and bike paths. Eighty million users nationwide travel the 527 trails created thus far. But time is short. Storms cautioned. The of track per year. Less than two out of every 100 abandoned lines become foot and bike trails. The rest reven to the property owners from whence they came or are purchased by individuals. The latter is all right with Doster, who said that many of the farmers sold right of ways to the railroads for $1 with the understanding that the property would revert right of ways are being abandoned by the railroad companies at the rale of 3.000 miles Set FATH, cont. on page 5 system. The nation has 140.000 miles of railroad right of way left, according to Michigan Conservancy Director Roger Storms. Citizens in 40 slates have banded together Service Tuesday. Doster's family has extensive agricultural holdings in the Lakewood seniors vote for prayer The Lakewood Public Schools will roaor an AIDS Awareness Night for parents sad die public from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the high school andnoriam Included will be a film, a panel and a qanikw and anrwer session. Thre panel will include Dr. Ken Her­ shberger. Kelli Corner of the kuna County Health Department, acting assis­ tant Sept. Jerry Southgate and Kim Doane, a high school teacher and a member of the school district’s oommil­ lee that developed policies oa blood we re likely to see in a long time." he said. Footpath through Barry County still a dream county. Doster and other local officials from Barry County and the city of Hastings were on hand to listen to a presentation on state and federal footpaths by National Park Service representatives and the Michigan director of AIDS Awareness forum scheduled bills will be rolled back to 1992 levels, and then limited to five percent growth, or the rale of inflation. Schoessel said. In urging the "yes" vote. Schoessel said it Hastings schools look at three budgets by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Slate law says every school district, by June 30. must have a budget detailing how each will spend district money over the coming school year. But what if you don’t know how much money you will have to spend over that year? That’s the problem facing all schools this year because a special June 2 property tax reform election will affect the amount of funding every school in the slate will receive. To complicate mailers, add to that a June 14 regular annual school election which will ask voters to override the effects of the Headice Tax Limitation Amendment. Dis­ tricts can lose state aid when Headlee reduces millage rales. The financial uncertainty also faces the Hastings Area School System. and Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel has developed bud­ gets for three possible scenarios. All are tentative, he stressed. Budget "A." will be used if Proposal A passes, and budget "B" if there is a Headlee rollback and the school receives the at proposed state aid increase 6.6 percent. The third possibility, budget "C". is the worst case scenario, and comes into play if Proposal A fails, there is no increase in rule aid. and there is a Headlee rollback. Ironically, the "worst case" third budget is the one based on the most information. Schoessel said. Proposal A has been supported by the Board of Education, and Schoessel has said he would like to see it passed. Proposal A calls foe • A reduction in property taxes, rolling back most school millage rates to 18 mills. • A cap on future assessments, limiting them to 3 percent or the rale of inflation, whichever is less. ■ A guarantee of at least $4,800 in stale support for each student in each school dis­ trict. • An increase in the state sales lax. from 4 to 6 percent, which will pay for the property tax cut. Using budget "A" the school will have revenue of $17,493,935 and would add a few teachers, be able to purchase new and re­ placement equipment, and carry on. or pos­ sibly expand the existing programs. Per pupil spending would be $4,757 per year. If Proposal A fails, budget "B" would be used. This is the most tentative of the three. Representatives from state and federal agencies visited Hastings Monday to pitch their vision of a national "linear* park system. Pictured (from left) are Barry County Economic Development Director Joe Rahn. National Park Senrice representatives Thomas L. Gilbert, William R. Menke and Barbara NelsonJameson. and slate Rails To Trails Conservancy director Rogers Storms. The officials are taking a map of the North Country National Scenic Trail, which passes through Barry County. Schoessel said. "The amount of General State Aid that is used in this financial plan is based on an es­ timate of a 6.6 increase over 1992-93 levels, and there are no projections for Categorical suit aid because funding is eliminated under the current State Aid proposal." he said. However, the estimate of a 6.6 percent in­ crease is dubious, given the state's past track record in state aid increases. Schoessel said. He pointed out that the average increase is usually between 2 and 3 percent. This bud­ get projects income of $14,998,157, and wans both staff and program cuts, "keeping instruction programs intact, and making cuts away from the classroom, if we could." But. with "B." students would have to "pay to play" if they participate in the ath­ letic program al the school. Under "B." per pupil spending per year would be $4,317. The effect of "C." or the outlook of no in­ crease in slate aid and Headlee rollback, is more severe. The most noticeable result of that budget is there would be "pay to play" for the sports program, and no busing of students, except special education students whic- is mandated. A budget projection of $13,648,086 in budget "C also means cuts in programs and staff, and the only building projects under­ taken would be (hose that have to be made to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Schoessel said. Per pupil spending under "C would be $3,780. The North Country National Scenic Trail travels through seven states, including 875 miles of Michigan woodlands. Squares indicate route of trail. Not pictured is the western end of the trail, which traverses Wisconsin and Minnesota and ends in North Dakota. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20, 1993 Local chapter brings home 31 awards Hastings Jaycees named number one in state One year ago. the board of directors of the Hastings Jaycees set a goal. The 16 chapter selected best overall In lhe four Jaycees programming areas - community representatives decided they would strive to be named number one among chapters of similar size in Michigan. And Saturday night, at the annual year-end convention on Mackinac Island, the Hastings Jaycees received lhe Henry Geissenbier Memorial Award for being lhe top chapter among those based in communities of 5,000 to 15.000 residents. Then they did one better. The 119 members of lhe Hastings Jaycees development, individual development, management development and membership development. "It was certainly a thrill to hear our name announced as being lhe Otto chapter," said Mark Hewitt. 1992-1993 president of lhe Hastings Jaycees. "I was extremely proud of our local chapter and all lhe hard work the members have pul in throughout lhe year The community, too, has been continually supportive of the Jaycees and its programs." The last time lhe Hastings Jaycees won lhe Geissenbier was in 1971, said Hewitt, were collectively named tbe number one chapter in the slate of Michigan, beating 162 other possible contenders for the William Otto Memorial Award. That award is given by lhe state board of directors to lhe News Briefs Harvest Festival meeting planned The first meeting this year to plan the 1993 Nashville Harvest Festival is plan­ ned for 7 p.m. tonight at Good Time Piz­ za in Nashville. Anyone interested in helping to organize this year's festival, which is held in late summer, is invited to take pan in the meeting. For more information, call 852-9593. Gospel sing to help officer A benefit gospel sing for Sgt. Tim Backlund of the Lake Odessa Police Department is planned for Saturday evening at the Village Park in Lake Odessa The Capitalaires and the Davis Brothers will provide the entertainment. There will be a free-will offering to help Backlund. who has been diagnosed with cancer. Outdoor Center plans open house The Outdoor Education Center just south of Dowling on M-37 will have an open house from I to 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be tours, hayrides. hikes in the woods, and visits to the pioneer cabin, the garden or the farm with its lambs, kids, calves and foals. A tree will be planted to commemorate the opening of the main lodge 60 years ago The Outdoor Education Center ha* been open to students from all <jver southern Michigan since 1947. For more information, call 721-8161. Caris named to fire safety board Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris has been appointed by Gov. John Engler to the Fire Safety Board. The board is responsible for passing on matters pertaining to fire prevention and fire safety for schools, including state-sponosred colleges and universities and institutional occupancies such as hospitals, nursing homes, nurseries, homes for the handicapped and juvenile detention facilities. An 18-year veteran of the department. Caris has served as Hastings Fire Chief for the past 12 years and he now serves as president of the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association. He also was appointed to the Wildfire Review Task Force in 1985 and he served as president of the Western Michigan Fire Chiefs. His term on the Fire Safety Board will run to July 15. 1995. Exhibit to visit Nashville library An exhibit from the Kalamazoo In­ stitute of Arts will be on display from June I through July I al the Putnam Public Library in Nashville. The exhibit. “An Animal's Tale of Michigan." is an original collection of watercolor illustrations by Kalamazoo artist Todd Zimmerman. Historical detail is combined with whimsy in depic­ ting familiar animals of Michigan to por­ tray events in the early history of the state. The exhibit is from the Kalamazoo In­ stitute Institute of Art's "Artreach" pro­ gram. under the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County and the School Employees' Credit Union of Kalamazoo. The program provides, free of charge, small traveling exhibits of original art works for one-month loans to schools, libraries and other community facilities. Anyone interested in the program may contact the Artreach coordinator of the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. 314 S. Park St.. Kalamazoo 49007. adding that to his knowledge the local chapter has never before received the Otto awanl Art show, sale set in Hastings The Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings will have a public art show and sale at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Parish House. Pam Grant will show art from Creative Galleries of Kalamazoo. She will be accompanied by artist Patrick McNumey. who will bring a number of his newest paintings. Emmannuel Episcopal panshoners have arranged a free drawing for an oil painting and they will handle refreshments. The event is a fund-raiser for the church, so those who nhc* orders can deduct a portion of the cost from their in­ come taxes next year. Two area seniors win scholarships Seniors Rachel Hillman of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Kelly Jansen of Delton High School both were presented with $500 scholarships last week from the Gun Lake Women’s Club. The club gave out four scholarships, one each also to Rebekah Bouwens of Wayland and Lisa Whitaker of Martin. The Gun Lake women's group gives out scholarships to seniors from four area high schools each spring. The awards are based on grade point average, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities, availabili­ ty of other scholarships and interviews with the scholarship selection committee. Jansen is preseident of her senior class, vice president of the Delton chapter of the National Honor Society and is active in church and athletic activities. Hillman, who aerries a 3.76 GPA. is president of the Thomapple Kellogg chapter of the National Honor Society, is a member of the Student Council and has been involved with a number of volunteer projects. Program set on euthanasia On special program on "Issues in the Euthanasia Debate" will be presented at b p.m. Sunday at the Orangeville Baptist Church. 6921 Marsh Road, two miles south of Gun Lake. Mark Blocher, author of the book “Vital Signs," will talk about euthanasia, withdrawal of treatment, assisted suicide, death with dignity and the right to die. For more information, call 664-4377. Artrain to visit area May 20-23 The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will bring the Artrain and its exhibit of "The Romance of Transportation" to Lake Odessa Thursday through Sunday. May 20 to May 23. Artrain, the nation's only traveling museum in a train, is made up of con­ verted rail cars housing exhibition galleries and an artist's studio. It visits about 25 communities annually. Lake Odessa will be one of about 50 communities that will be host during the 1993 and 1994 season "The Romance of Transportation: Vehicle and Voyage in American Art” features about 60 works from Michigan and regional collections. Included in the exhibit will be paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints depicting transportation forms ranging from bicycles to space ships. Among the artists represented will be Andy Warhol, realist Thomas Hart Ben­ ton. sculptor Claes Oldenburg. AfricanAmerican collage artist Romare Bearden, photographer Dorothea Lange and photorealist Richard Estes. The exhibit will include hands-on displays, music and audio-visual programs. The Artrain will be located next to the fire station while in Lake Odessj. It will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. May 20 and 21; from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Saturday . May 22. and from 11 am. to 7 p.m. Sun­ day. May 23. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. Y /) Hastings was also one of only two chapters in lhe state to completely sweep its division in the "Best of lhe Best" awards in lhe four Jaycees programming areas Grand Rapids was the only other chapter to do the same. Vince Goff, outgoing president ol the Michigan Jaycees. said that the Population IV division to which Hastings belongs is the largest and most competitive division in lhe state. Forty chapters, or roughly onequaner of all chapters in Michigan, belong to that division. "Tbe competition was absolutely incredible," said Goff, who announced many of Saturday's award winners. Vice presidents who beaded the four programming areas fur the Hasting, chapter this past year were Marcia Hause. community development; Paul Ballinger, individual development; Glen Cuddahee. management development and Cathy Cuddahee. membership development. One of lhe most measurable areas of improvement for the Hastings Jaycees was membership growth. A year ago. lhe chapter had an enrollment of 56 members. Since then 63 more young men and women from tbe community have joined this leadership training organization. For this accomplishment, the chapter received the "Double-Up" award for more than doubling membership. Tbe Hastings Jaycees also led lhe state in overall recruitment, and received an award proclaiming so. In all. lhe Hastings Jaycees brought home 31 individual and chapter awards for activities and achievements in the fourth quarter and throughout the year. Hewitt, a loan officer at lhe Hastings Savings and Loan, was honored individually for his recruiting accomplishments. He personally recruited 114 new Jaycees for chapters in Hastings. Delton and Maple Valley, and for chapters in six other communities throughout Michigan. He was also named one of lhe top 10 local Jaycees presidents in the slate. "It was a great honor and made all of my hard work and many hours and traveling worthwhile." said Hewitt. "And I couldn't Hastings Jaycees who were at the awards ceremonies when Hastings was named the top chapter in the state include (front row. from left) Mark Hewitt (1992­ 1993 president), Cathy Cuddahee (1993-1994 president.) Brenda Cuddahee, Janie Connor. Barbara Denny, (second row) Jeff Denny, Denise Pierpoint. Paul Ballinger, Kathy Walters, Loma Dickinson, Cathy Hewitt, (back row) Michelle Bryan. Tom Maurer. Dave Wren. Vickey Argo, Jim Bryan and Glen Cuddahee. have done it without lhe support and efforts of my chapter." He will now go on to compete at the national level for the Kulp Award, which is given to the top 60 local chapter presidents in the country. Hewitt will also represent the Hastings Jaycees in Greensboro. N.C., next month al the national convention of lhe Junior Chamber of Commerce. The local chapter will compete against Otto award-winning chapters from the other 49 stales. Paul Ballinger, a past-president of lhe Hastings chapter, was one of two people honored for being an outstanding programming manager at the state level. His wife. Bonnie, received an award for being an outstanding stale vice president. She also was elected lhe fust woman president of the 70-year-old slate organization. She was sworn in Saturday night and will serve until next May. The Hastings chapter was recognized in lhe single-project competition for chartering a Jaycees chapter in Delton, which was the largest extension in the country among chapters in communities of 850 or less. Until March, that extension was the largest in the country among all population divisions. Awards were also given for fourth-quarter accomplishments. Hastings, likewise. received numerous honors during this presentation. The chapter was in lhe top five for overall performance during the last three months of the Jaycce year. Individuals who were recognized for their work during the Final quarter included Hewitt. Marcia Hause. Paul Ballinger. Glen Cuddahee, Caihy Cuddahee, Cathy Hewitt. Fiona Bundy, Madelene Ellsworth, Robert Ellsworth and Tom McMillan, president of the Maple Valley chapter. Approximately 7.500 men and women between the ages of 21 and 39 belong to the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Unlike other service-type clubs, lhe Jaycees is the only organization of its type that emphasizes individual leadership development. The Hastings Jaycees meet the First Tuesday of every month at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish House at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Cathy Cuddahee at 948­ 2819. Tbe Hastings Jaycees will now be led by Cuddahee as president. Hewitt wilt serve as chairman of lhe board for one year. New vice presidents are Denise Pierpoint, Jim Bryan, Janie Connor and Kathy Walters. Serving as directors are Michelle Bryan. Brenda Cuddahee-. Madelene Ellsworth. Bob Gaskill. Sonja Hammond. Barbara Denny. Tom Maurer. Sheila Lustey and Dave Wren. Bonnie Ballinger first woman president of the Michigan Jaycees Bonnie Ballinger wont be planting many Bowers this summer. Probably the only Bowers she ll see will be in the yifds and gardens and porches of bouses across the state of Michigan, as she zips between communities as the president of the Michigan Jaycees. Ballinger, 33. was elected to tbe highest post of tbe state's leadership training organization Saturday at the state convention on Mackinac Island. She is tbe first woman to head the Michigan Jaycees. Ballinger was also the first woman president of the Hastings Jaycees, serving from 1990 to 1991, six years after the national organization voluntarily voted to admit women. This will be her second year at tbe state level, having just completed a one-year term as tbe state's vice president of membership development. Last fall, Ballinger's peers began urging her to run as president. "No, no, no," was her response, she said. "I’d rather stay home and plant flowers. I've been busy and away from home a lot this year and I'd just like to take it easy." She will have little time to "take it easy" now. In addition to a full-time position as an assistant office manager at Thomapple Manor, Ballinger will now serve as the head public relations representative for tbe Michigan Jaycees. The new post will likely take up more than 40 hours a week, she said. "It's a seven-days-a-week responsibility." said Ballinger, who resides near Thomapple Lake. Her official duties as head of the Michigan Jaycees is the promote and foster growth in the organization's four programming areas community development, individual development, management development and membership development. She said she would like to visit as many Jaycees chapters across the state as possible during her term. This past year, as a state vice president, she visited about 100 of the 163 chapters in the state. Within 24 hours after returning home from Saturday's convention. Ballinger received three calls from Jaycees across tbe state who said they wanted to serve on her appointed board. Ballinger ran in the only contested race for a seat on lhe Michigan Jaycees board of directors. Her nomination was seconded by Mark Hewitt, outgoing president of the Hastings Jaycees. A line of people who stood to also second the nomination was cut ff after a dozen or so had spoken on behalf of their respective chapters.Moments before voting was to begin. Ballinger's only opponent. Mary Moellering. of Petoskey, withdrew her nomination. Ballinger, was then elected by acclamation. "The thing that moved me the most was the seconding of nominations and knowing 1 had the support of that many people." she said. "It's honestly the biggest thrill I've Bonnie Ballinger is sworn in as the first woman president of the Michigan Jaycees by outgoing president Vince Goff. ever felt in my life. Il's something I never ever thought Fd do." Ballinger joined the Jaycees five years ago when the total membership of the Hastings chapter was around 20. She has seen the chapter grow and improve to the point where Saturday evening, her home chapter was named number one in the state for overall achievement and growth. "One of the great things about this organization is that you accomplish as much as you think you can. Hastings was named the top chapter in the state and won the Otto Award. That all began with the board deciding to be the best it could be." explained Ballinger. She said that had the Jaycees not been the effective leadership training organization that it is, she never would have held the offices she's held at either the local or state level. "I couldn't have done this before I was a Jaycee. I didn't have the confidence," she said. "You just never know what's going to happen when you join this organization." Since this is the first time a woman has served as president of the Michigan Jaycees, the First Lady will become the First Man. Ballinger's husband, Paul, a disc jockey at WBCH, has playfully requested that he simply be called "The Man." He recently served as vice president of individual development for the Hastings Jaycees. He also was the stale's public relations program manager, for which he received an award at Saturday's presentation. In Bonnie's campaign speech, given for the final time Friday evening, she outlined the following goals she would aim for as president. • Videotaping training seminars. motivational speakers and awards ceremonies for chapters that are unable to attend workshops or conventions. Twelve Michigan prisons have internal Jaycees chapters, but are not allowed to attend such functions, so this would provide a means for these chapters and other community chapters to be more involved, said Ballinger. • Appoint a chapter development director to assist new and small chapters in programming and recruiting. "Going back to the years when Hastings was small, it took so long to get where wc are. I had a good district director to help me in these areas, but not everyone has that luxury," she said. "Having someone to take care of these fledgling chapters would give them the help and incentive they need." • Increase public relations and marketing for tbe Michigan Jaycees. One way, she said, may be announcement to use public service­ billboards to increase recognition during Jaycec Week. • Include a member survey in the statewide publication. The Michigander to gain better understanding of members expectations, interests and needs. For now. she just has to get over lhe shock. "I guess I'm still kind of numb." said Ballinger. "I look at that name tag and I still can't believe it — Michigan Jaycees President." �Pat Wagner wins Book of Golden Deeds award Applauding the flag-raising and music by the Hastings High School band are (from left) Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Councilwoman Miriam White and Gray’s husband. Ray Hart. Fremont Mayor Ray and Margaret Rathbun, Fremont Councilwoman Joyce Tubergen and (partially hidden at right) Fremont City Manager Chris Yonker. Feldpausch. a local real estate agent and an Exchange Club member, worked with Wagner in the CASA program. She said. "I only hope this recognition will inspire in us the passion, energy, commitment and drive that is needed. I'm so proud to have been taught by her in CASA." Immediately after accepting her Golden Deeds award. Wagner acknowledged the struggles Feldpausch talked about. "That's my war." she said. "I work against poverty housing and against people who batter children.” She talked briefly about the CASA program and Habitat for Humanity. She Pat Wagner (left) receives a congratulatory handshake from Exchange Club President Tim Bechler for winning the annual "Book of Golden Deeds* award. With them is Renae Feldpausch, who presented the award. by David T. Young Editor Pal Wagner, a major force for Habitat for Humanity and against child abuse in Barry County, is this year's winner of the Book of Golden Deeds award. Wagner was presented the honor in front of four local service clubs, city officials and visiting dignitaries from at the Michigan Week luncheon Thursday. Renae Feldpausch presented the award, which is given annually by the Exchange Club of Hastings to a local person who has done much to improve the quality of life in Barry County. Visiting the Michigan Week luncheon from Fremont were Mayor Ray Rathbun and his wife. Margaret. Councilwoman Joyce Tubergen. Mayor Pro Tern Arie Fikse and City Manager Chris Yonker. Feldpausch noted that Golden Deeds award winner Wagner is the wife of the Rev. Lynn Wagner of the Middleville United Methodist Church and is a Sunday School teacher. She has been involved every year with the local Christmas Basket project for needy families, has been a volunteer for Love Inc. and has been a board member of the Barry County United Way. She is perhaps best known as executive director of the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a Christian ministry that builds decent, affordable houses and sells them to low-income families, virtually at cost with low interest. Pat Wagner also has served on the Literacy Council and she was nominated for an award for outstanding volunteer service with the Barry County Department of Social Services. Another of her most visible contributions is her work on behalf of child abuse victims in the "CASA" 'Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. Feldpausch quoted County Protate Judge Richard Shaw as saying. "If it weren't for Pat. there wouldn't be a CASA program." noted that the latter program plans to build three new houses this year, one in Cloverdale and two in Freeport. She told the audience, with a chuckle. "If you don't have anything better to do this summer, call me so I can put you to work." The Michigan Week luncheon at the Hastings Country Club also included Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Council members and city officials. Members of the Hastings Kiwanis. Rotary. Lions and Jaycees also attended. The visiting mayor from Fremont said. "I must say I'm very impressed and overwhelmed at the region we've gotten. "It's great to see the cooperation you have." He noted that the following Thursday (today. May 20). Hastings officials were scheduled to visit Fremont. "Fremont is smaller in numbers." he said, "but we're very proud. And we look forward to the other half of this Mayor Exchange Day." Guest speaker at the dinner was Harold Stannard, historian, educator and lecturer from Woodland, whose subject was "Barry County Goes to War." When he was introduced, it was noted that Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster has called Stannard "the best speaker in Barry County." Master of ceremonies was Tim Bechler. president of the Exchange Gub of Hastings. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray presents Fremont Mayor Ray Rathbun with a plaque declaring May 13 as Mayor Exchange Day and officially welcoming the guests from the north. Delton school bus driver wins bus roadeo, drivers bring home team trophy by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Delton Kellogg school bus driver Jane Dewey is number one in lhe region. Dewey captured first place for her knowl­ edge and driving skills at the regional School Bus Roadeo. held Saturday al Lake­ view High School. About 67 school bus drivers participated in the contest. With lhe regional win under her bell. Dewey will compete in the stale finals June 30 in Hudsonville. This will be Dewey's fourth lime to com­ pete at the state level. Last year, she placed third at the regionals. and has previous sec­ ond and third place wins there. Delton also had the overall top three drivers - Dewey, Jeanne Hope and Tom Rutherford - at the regional event, and their total of 1.559 points earned lhe school dis­ trict lhe traveling team trophy. Hope placed fifth and the standings of Rutherford and Delton driver Kathy McGregor have not been announced. Dewey had 559 points. Hope. 506. Ruthe.ford, 494 and McGregor, 489. "Delton can be proud of their drivers," said Transportation Supervisor Dick Tolles. "Il feels good." Dewey said of placing first in the bus roadeo. "We got the team trophy back, that's the main thing," she said. Delton has won the team trophy numerous limes during the past decade. Dewey has been a permanent substitute bus driver for the Delton Schools for five years. She said she was so busy this year, she didn't have a chance to put in muc.. lime practicing maneuvers with tbe bus to get ready for the regional contest. The most difficult aspect of the contest for Dewey was a new "mirror clearance" event in the driving skills test. Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver hoists the flag in front of City Hall in the annual ceremony that starts Mayor Exchange Day in Hastings. Jane Dewey, a Delton Kellogg Schools substitute bus driver, shows the plaque she received for being the top winner in regional Bus Roadeo competition. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20, 1993 Proposal A, like living with someone you wouldn't marry o o from Congressman Nick Smith To The Editor: One vote against tax hike This week, the Committee on Ways and Means, the tax-writing Committee of Con­ gress. locked the public out of their delibera­ tions on President Clinton's tax proposals, which include the biggest lax increase in history. To Michigan taxpayers, that's cer­ tainly newsworthy, and you can be sure the press wanted very much to cover it. But for some reason, the powers on the Ways and Means Committee wanted to avoid media coverage. I attended the Committee meeting and the end result of the lax plan, which was passed on a party-line vole, may not bode well for the economy. The Ways and Means Committee, led by Chairman Dan Rostenkowski increased the top corporate tax rate to 35 percent. It also dropped the President's proposal for an in­ vestment lax credit (1TC) for small business or for larger corporations. Overall, lhe Com­ mittee's work will increase lhe corporate in­ come lax by nearly SI6 billion — certainly not lhe best way to help boost economic growth. I was working this week to include my bill, lhe Investment Tax Incentive Act of 1993. H R 539. in the tax bill. Having been endors­ ed by lhe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business, and this week, in a Wall Street Journal editorial, my measure will clearly lead to economic growth. The Ways and Means Committee Democrats refused to support any amendments regardless of their value. Overall, the Ways and Means Committee bill is the largest lax increase in history with broad economic implications. The energy tax. that falls on all consumers and the manufac­ turing and transportation of all goods and ser­ vices. will cost the average Michigan family about $475 per year in additional energy costs. They'll also be forced to pay more for everything from clothing to appliances as the cost of manufacturing and transportation go up. Lower income families will get some relief from the energy tax through the eamedincome tax credit. The bill will boost taxes on Social Security benefits for those earning over S25.OOO per year. It will increase taxes by an average of about $1000 per yer for families earning over $115,000. Numerous tax exemptions for special interest groups with the best lobbyists were also included. But because these provi­ sions were debated behind closed doors, we will never know the rationale. Overall, the bill increases taxes by $246 billion dollars. Unless drastic changes are made on the House floor to cut spending first, before resorting to taxes that will clearly hurt economic growth. I plan to vote against it. Before middle-class taxpayers are asked to sacrifice further, lhe government should be asked to sacrifice. Even with this huge tax in­ creases. the President’s proposal actually in­ creases domestic spending and increases the federal debt over the next five years from $4.1 trillion to 6.2 trillion. New accounting rule hits common stocks cording to a recent article in the Dallas Morn­ ing News. David Shulman, director of equity reseach at Solomon Brothers, views fixture health Planning a Garage Sale? Advertise it in The Banner Classifieds. Call 948-8051 Tbe "Police Beat" section of last week's Banner incorrectly reported that Merritt J. Greenman hit the passenger's side door of James R. Bryan's car with his bicycle. He Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 <616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba President Slaphen Jacoba Treasurer Southeastern concert a big success benefits as part of labor costs. Because the costs of retiree health benefits have previously been omitted in accounting, labor costs as reported to shareholders were understated This resulted in profits being overstated. In short, accounting did not accurately reflect actual costs. Shulman suggests that shareholders must now re-evaluate the true earnings power of their corporate shares. Whether FAS 106 is considered a reduction in earnings, book value or both, it is hard to ignore the fact that it will affect the way com­ mon stock is evaluated. Large corporations with strong unions have already felt the effect of FAS 106 on their bottom line. How the stock market will react to these changes is yet to be seen. If financial analysts overlook the changes in book value and earn­ ings. we will see little change. On the other hand, if analysts choose to see a real decline in book value and earnings, the market could follow to more accurately reflect the true value of the stock. Either way. you should be aware of FAS 106 and know that, in some way. it will change the way we value common stocks. CORRECTIONS: The May 13 Court News incorrectly staled Russell C. Morgan pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He pleaded no contest. actually hit the driver's door with the bike. To The Editor: Congratulations to the staff and students at Southeastern Elementary School on a job well done! This year's spring concert was one of the best 1 have attended and they should all be commended on their success. 1 was really impressed with the organiza­ tion, teamwork and effort it took from everyone to put on this program, as well as the props, skits and all that practice. (I think I can say the 50 states by heart, though not in double time.) I am very proud to know that my children attend a school where people put their hearts into it. not just once a year but all the time. That is a very important lesson for young ones and it shows. So to all lhe students and teachers and behind-the-scenes people and principal Chris Warren — Thank you for a very enjoyable evening. You all did most excellent. Anna M. Earl Hastings To The Editor: I gave several hardy mum plants last fall to the Village of Woodland on behalf of my mother. Georgia LaReau. a former resident of Woodland, now at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. My mother loved that little comer park on Main Street where the mums were planted. Someone maliciously destroyed all of lhe plantings. Anyone with information, please call the Barry County Sheriff s Department, as they are investigating lhe destruction. I promised the Village of Woodland that I would replace the mums when they arc available, probaby in August. Betty Harper Ionia Tendercare staff gives quality care To The Editor: I thank God for Tendercare of Hastings. We are fortunate to have a place for our loved ones in our community who are being cared for when we no longer can do so. My husband has been in Tendercare for over a year now and I appreciate the care he is given. The nurses and nurses aides are a group of hard working people and most of them are dedicated to their profession. They have been very courteous and helpful to me as I call on my husband every day. The staff inside and out keep the place clean and attractive. The kitchen help serve good foods and try to please the patients' appetites with good nutrition. 1 have had experience with other nursing homes, having had my stepmother in one for eight years while I looked after her. I hope they lift the ban on them completely. Mrs. Julia Dukes Hastings Public Opinion- letters some school planner or administrator is think­ ing that if this proposal passes it will be much easier to get extra millage levies passed for a new building or a swimming pool, and is mak­ ing plans to ask for it. As for the argument that Proposal A is an improvement over the present system, in some ways it is. But built in is the certainty that we will slowly revert to the inflated valuations evident in today 's system. It's a lit­ tle like living with someone you wouldn't marry, it’s not the best possible solution but it may be better than being alone. Only we won’t be able to walk away from this one when we discover any dark and hid­ den side. It is an amendment to the State Constitution. Il seems to me that this proposal is just another patch job on an inefficient, ine­ quitable. failing system, when what we need is to start over with a completely different new approach to school funding that is stable and fair to all taxpayers. To adopt it insures that the whole hassle will re-emerge in just a few years. We can have a better system if we reject this proposal and demand that our legislators, educators, special self-interest groups, assess­ ing and taxing authorities, those only in­ terested in protecting and expanding their own jobs, and ourselves to stop acting as if the pro­ perty tax is some sort of sacred cow. For once we must set aside political and personal preferences and act as if our education establishment is a necessary and desirable endeavor rather than just another industry and status symbol. Nelson Rasey Nashville From the Desk of Congressman Pete Hoekstra Destruction of mums was malicious A traditional way to value common stock is by determining its book value, which is what a company would be worth if it sold all its assets and paid all its liabilities. Now. FAS 106. a new accounting procedure that requires com­ panies to show the cost of retiree health benefits in their annual accounting, is chang­ ing the way investors look at book value. Some analysts believe FAS 106 will cause no fundamental change in book value because companies have always had the expense of retiree health benefits. Not so. say accoun­ tants and pension consultants. One major public accounting firm has estimated that the new rule will reduce lhe book value of the nation's largest industrial companies by 7 percent this year. The firm predicts another 78 percent decline in book value over the next 10 years. The FAS 106 accounting requirement im­ pacts book value in two ways. First, each company effected will take a one-time "catch­ up" charge that will immediately reduce book value. The numbers vary among companies, but major corporations have already estimated transition charges of $250 million to more than $2.7 billion against book value. The second way FAS 106 effects book value is that reported earnings will be reduced by annual charges each year. Because earn­ ings won't be as high, increases in annual book value won't be as great. Although the cost of retiree health benefits has always been an expense, the mandatory FAS 106 reporting now makes it clear that current and future shareholders "are farther back in line when it comes to being paid." ac HastingsBaNNER Yes. Proposal A gives us relief from assess­ ment increases, but it is only temporary relief. Ten. 20 or 30 years down the road when your property is sold, the new owner will be hit with a new assessed valuation and increas­ ed taxes that may be two or three times what it was when you owned it. For example, one of my properties I bare land) had an S.E.V of $3500 in 1963. for 1993 it is $21.900. That is an increase of over six times in 30 years. Don't be loo sure that the price you get for it will be the new valuation. Some of our assessors seem to think that what someone somewhere would have paid for it if they had wanted it. is the true cash value. And we can't entirely blame our local assessors. The county equalization departments tell the local assessors what the least total valuation of each class of property must be and only allow the assessor to distribute any change among the properties in his jurisdiction. The school millage limitation is for operating milleage. it really docs not address millages for bonding for new construction and other improvements. I’m sure somewhere Initiative proposal would help political process, not detour it In the four months that 1 have been a member of Congress. I have been disap­ pointed with lhe way the House of Represen­ tatives operates and appears to thwart the desires of the people the members represent. A recent poll indicated that only 19 percent of the American people trust Congress. For an institution that is considered worldwide as lhe cornerstone of freedom and republican democracy, this is an appalling statistic, but one that does not appear likely to change soon considering the continued direction Congress has been following. Despite national discussion over the past years on issues such as a balanced budget amendment, a true presidential line-item veto and national term limits for members of Con­ gress. it is apparent to me that these issues will not even come before the House and Senate, unless they appear in a very watereddown form. The Wall Street Journal recognized this recently in an editorial on the line-item veto and Democratic efforts to promote an ex­ pedited recession bill as a substitute. "The push to replace the line-item veto with a sham substitute is typical of how Congress is deal­ ing with reform in this session." the Journal editorialized April 28. "Congress" is faking it.’’ It is from this backdrop that 1 have offered my first pieces of legislation in Congress — the National Citizen Initiative Amendments. These two pieces of legislation — House Joint Resolutions 180 and 181 — arc intended to re­ quire members of Congress to listen to the will of the people who sent them there. My proposals are two-fold. The first. H.J. Res. 180. would allow indirect initiatives for the purpose of introducing legislation to Con­ gress. Individuals would be allowed to come up with an idea and circulate petitions suppor­ ting the idea. If they gathered signatures equaling three percent of the people who voted in lhe most recent Presidential election, the proposal would be put to a national vote at the next Congressional election. If a majority of people in at least three-fifths of the states approved lhe proposal, it would be sent to Congress, where members would have 15 months to approve, reject or amend lhe legislation: • If approved by Congress, the proposal would become law; • If rejected, the proposal would go to another national vote at lhe next Congres­ sional election, where if a majority in at least three-fifths of the state approved the proposal again, it would become law. • If amended, both the original and amend­ ed versions would be put to a national vote. The version that receives a majority of the vote in three-fifths of the states would become law. The process that these initiatives would have to go through would assure that rational ideas prevailed. From start to finish, the pro­ cess could take three to four years to com­ plete. By no means could "whims" dictate the outcome of such debate. It simply would allow the people to set the agenda when Con­ gress refuses to act. H.J. Res. 181 would allow the public to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. In a process similar to that indicated above, voters could propose an amendment and gather petition signatures supporting the idea. If signatures equal to three percent of voles cast in the most recent Presidential election were gathered and approved, the proposal would be placed on a national ballot. If a majority in at least three-fifths of the states approved the measure, the proposed amendment would be sent to the states for ratification, either by stale legislatures or by special state conventions. If at least threefourths of lhe stales ratified the proposed amendment, it would be considered approved. The ratification process is exactly lhe same as that prescribed by Article V of the Constitution. This idea of a national initailive process is not a new one. Similar proposals have been put forward throughout the history of our na­ tion, most recently in the late 1970s. But one thing that 1 realized when researching this topic is that lhe proposals often come from relatively new members of Congress who later lose interest in the idea as they become more entrenched in the system. I believe my proposals give voters more ac­ cess to the political process, while providing safeguards to ensure that abuses will not oc­ cur. The proposals are intended to give the public more input in setting the national agen­ da. while not diminishing Congress' decision­ making powers. When lhe framers of lhe United States Con­ stitution did their work in the late 18th cen­ tury, they recognized that for the Constitution to be a truly living document, there would be occasion for it to be altered or changed. Without such ch^/.ges, women would not have the right to vote, blacks and other minorities would not be afforded basic civil rights, and the very cornerstone of our American freedoms — lhe Bill of Rights — would not exist. Change to the Constitution should only come through reasonable and very measured debate. But fear of change and a dogmatic belief that the Constitution should remain unaltered are in direct opposition to what the framers of the Constitution intended. Even Thomas Jefferson agreed that "government degenerates if entrusted solely to the ruling elites." according to Harvard professor Thomas E. Cronin. He quoted Jef­ ferson's charge that there is "no safe despository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves." Recent history serves only to prove that statement, made in 1820, is as true today as it was when it was first spoken. How about sales tax hike? On June 2, Governor John Engler will adt Michigan resident* to raise the state sales tax two cents, for a total of six cents on the dollar. How do you feel about that? John Jacobo Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edfor) Elaine Gilbert (Assstant Eator) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fr«ay 8 a m. to 5 X p.m. Saturday 8 a n • Noor Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers “If it gets people mid. Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere “Quite frankly, it is not “If he (Engler) has to “I'm for it. Then Florida haa a 7 percent necessary. The govern­ raise it, are we really go­ them involved in sales tax.” ment gets enough money from taxes now, they just ing to see improvement? If everybody pays the same that way. If it is to fund it goes to schools. I'd pay the schools all need to prioritize what they have." 6 cents on the dollar." government. POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) “It think it stinks! then maybe it will get homeowners win pay the same. Retired people won't be hit more." “It's too much! Indiana has five cents and that's loo much. It's called taxa­ tion without representa­ tion, considering what they're spending it on. When did you last have a Barbados vacation?” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20, 1993 — Page 5 PATH (Cont. from page 1) back to the farmers if the railroad abandoned it. Robert Wenger, another county commis­ sioner and a farmer with extensive land hold­ ings in the area, echoed Doster's concerns, saying the people who pass through on lhe trails would leave litter and other destruction behind them. Besides, Wenger questioned, who's to pay for the paths' maintenance once they arc created? The federal officials acknowledged the problems, but said there are solutions. Much of the existing paths' maintenance service to promote creation and use of a 3,200-mile foot and bike path in lhe northern Midwest. Legal Notices Synopei* of Minute* NOPC TOWNSHIP REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 10, 1W3 - 7:30 P.M. NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 24. 1993 at 7 30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway Hastings Michigan. The following Section* of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, will be considered for amendment: A-3-93 ARTICLE IV Section 4.2 - Lot - Building Relationship* DELETE - "H" from the following sentence "... (a* regulated in the A. AR. CR. or district)... Section 4.3 - Temporary Uses DELETE - "H" from the following sentence district only... Section 4.20 ■ Home Operations DELETE - H " from the following sentence Section 4.27 - Keeping of Animal* DELETE - “H" from the following sentence A. All zone district except the A. AR. CR or H. B In the A AR CR or H District* ARTICLE V Section 5.0 ■ Zoning Districts DELETE - Mobile Home Pork from C. R-3. Two Family. Low Density Multiple Family and Mobile Home Park and Residential District. DELTE P. "H" • Future Expansion District REPLACE WITH P. MHP - Mobile Home Park District. ARTICLE VI Section 6.15 ■ "H . Future Expansion District DELETE ENTIRE SECTION. view* on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and service*, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed material* being considered al the meeting, to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or calling the following Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. Stole St.. Hostings Michigan, between the hour* of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma (4 29*5 20) SECTION I PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY WHEREAS there exists a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants and employees and citizens using County property after normal business hours of the County of Barry, from person* congregating in and parking automobiles after normal business hours around the parking lot* of the building* owned or possess­ ed by the County, and WHEREAS said practice obstructs the lawful ac­ cess to the property and parking lots, and WHEREAS said practice creates a threat to per­ sons and property coming and going lawfully from the aforementioned property as demonstrated by several complaints of criminal violations; and WHEREAS the aforementioned gathering is resulting in the unlawful dumping, placing or throwing of debris or litter in and around said proWHEREAS the County has a potential civil liabili­ ty for injury or damage occurring on its property; WHEREAS it is in.the interest of the health, safe­ ty or welfare of the inhabitants of the County of Barry to have clean orderly parking lots, free of in­ dividual* gathering for social purposes: and WHEREAS the Board -f Commissioner* of the County of Barry having authority pursuant to Arti­ cle 7. Section 2 of the Michigan Constitution 1963. and MCL 46.11; MSA S.331 (M) to enact ordinances, and in accordance with MCL 46.11 MSA 5 331 (P) and MCL 46.201; MSA 5.406, the responsibility to represent the County in the core and maintenance of the properly of the County and the regulation of its parking lots. NOW. THEREFORE, the following ordinance is SECTION II ENUMERATION OF VIOLATIONS rr SHALL BE UNLAWFUL TO A) Gather congregate. collect, assemble loiter, pork or stop a motor vehicle while attended Pledge to the Flog. Peake. Wood*. Whitaker. Cose. Baker present Ten resident*. Sandy Jome* County Commis­ sioner. Loui* VonLiere. WW Engineering Andy Spork*. Imperial Municipal Service*. Approved amended agenda April 10. 1993 meeting minute*. Received Treasurers correspondence * commit Heard public comment* concerning road*. Approved Central Dispatch Budget payment of listed bills SCMPC Community Development Pro facts: Rood Tour estimate*, dust control; zoning for E Norris, purchase of flowers township hall seminar* for Building Inspector Adjournment 12:05 A.M. Shirley R Case. Clerk Attested to by (5-20) Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode and executed on August 29 1990 by IRA NATHANIEL STRICKLIN also known as Ira Nathaniel Strickland, a married mon. as mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER­ VICES. INC. an Indiana Corporation, as mor­ tgagee. and recorded on August 30. 1990. in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 504 of mortgages on page 770. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice 554.849.75 for principal and $2,277.83 for interest and no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any part of the debt secured by the mortgage, and the power of sole in the mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday June 10. 1993. at 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Timo in the afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse n the City of Hostings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan the land* and premises describ­ ed in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the statutory at- Th# premises to be sold at said sole are situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and are described as follows That port of Lot 1 of ARNOLD S PLAT, according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 27. Barry County Records describ ed os: Commencing at the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 1. thence running thence South 33 degrees 4 minute* East along the Easterly line of said Lot. 50 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly line of said lot. 50 feet, thence Southwesterly to a point in the Westerly line of said lot. South 44 degrees 24 minute* East 100 feet from the Northwesterly cor­ ner of said lot. thence North 44 degrees 24 minutes West along the Westerly line of said lot. 50 feet, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated May 4. 1993 HUMBARGER B ZE BELL PC. Attorneys for Plaintiff By David I. Zebell B10 Comerica Building Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (6/3) Telephone (616)962-7585 singular include the plural and words in plural inB) The words shall is always mandatory and not merely directive. Words shall be interpreted m C) If any port of this Ordinance shall be held void, such port shall be deemed severable and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of the Ordinance SECTION V EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect sixty (60) days Effective? -12 93 '5 20) That act set aside two national trails The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail- and named 14 other routes as poten­ tial national trails, one of them being the North Country Trail. In 1980 Congress offi­ cially established lhe North Country Trail. Gilbert said the federal park service has no money of its own to develop the national footpaths, and thus has adopted the policy of working with state and local governments to develop the paths. However, Outdoor Recreation Planner Barbara Nelson-Jameson said, there are sev­ eral sources of funding for such projects, and she would be available to talk to Barry County trail advocates wishing to further a pathway project. Nelson-Jameson, an em­ many other areas of state government, in­ cluding substantial reduction in state parks operation. There is a drastic need for new, cost effective recreational opportunities. The Michigan Trailways Initiative would fill that need by giving the stale s citizens hundreds of new miles of trails for a variety of uses. "There is a need for people living in urban settings to experience the peace and quiet of a rural setting. The Michigan Trailways Ini­ tiative. through use of abandoned railroad corridors, will provide people throughout the state with an opportunity to experience "greenways" - quiet, pastoral settings that provide a glimpse of life outside the city." Local officials Tuesday remained pessimistic, with Wenger saying the federal officials were giving only one side of the picture. "There's only so many ding dongs who ride bicycles.” he told that area. If the entire 3,200 miles of pathway are completed, hikers and walkers would be able to travel the longest, continuous trail in the U.S. The trail begins at the Crown Point State Historic Site on the shores of Lake Cham­ plain in New York and winds its way across mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, and prairies until it links up with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in North Dakota. Eight hundred and seventy-five miles of it traverses Michigan, winding the park service in 1992 of three trails in lhe SCHOOLS (Cont. from Iteel) 4 to 0 with one abstention. In response to a request by a graduating se­ nior, the board denied a petition to set aside the loss of one of her senior privileges, that of not taking final exams. One of the senior privileges is not having to take final exams if tbe student has missed no more than seven days during the last semester of school. The senior maintained that the 11 full days and four 1/2 days she missed were because she was ill and under a doctor's care. The doctor had recommended she remain at home to recuperate, she said. Haywood said he found the policy "rather through national forests, national wildlife refuges, historic old forts, and lhe largest falls on the trail route. Part of lhe trail in New York passes lhe old Erie Canal towpath and a re-created 19th century canal village. Pennsylvania walkers can pass over a covered bridge. In Ohio a footpath follows the Little Miami River for 45 miles. In Wisconsin lies the first portion of the path to be built, the 60-mile "North Country Trail" from which the national trail look its name. In Minnesota the path passes Lake Itasca, lhe source of lhe mighty Mis­ sissippi River. In North Dakota the path can accommodate horseback riders, who can ex­ perience what it was like to be a pioneer when the trail takes them across the Sheyenne National Grassland. The grassland is a 71,000-acre remnant of tall western prairie grass. There are 1.400 miles of the trail currently open for public use. The rest must yet be developed. The Michigan portion may be aided in its development by recent legislation called lhe Michigan Trailways Initiative. The legislation, which went into effect last month, created a fund that will help gel new trails built in the state. It also provides liability protection for landowners whose property is adjacent to lhe trails. The protection limits lhe landowners' lia­ bility in the event a trail user trespasses onto private property and is subsequently in­ jured. And it created regional councils made up of local government representatives which can work together to build and main­ troubling," and others commented that the policy itself should be looked at. Vice President Mark Feldpausch, disagreed. "It's a rule that has been in place for some lime; it is well known, and has been well explained. It is a deviation (from normal at­ tendance policies); but so is not taking ex­ ams. Maybe wc should look at senior privi­ leges." The Board voted 3 to 2 to deny the appeal, with Haywood and Endsley voting to allow lhe student to skip exams and Feldpausch. Cruttenden and Casey voting to uphold the denial of the senior privilege of the student. The appeal also was denied in each of lhe five steps, starting with the school principal before it reached the full school board. A policy revision dealing with discipline of students was discussed, and a copy of the recommended changes given to lhe board for study over lhe next month. In other business, the board: • Appointed election inspectors for tne an­ nual election, and a Intermediate School District elector. • Accepted a $1,508 gift from the Athletic Boosters. • Heard plans to modify lhe "school im­ provement plan," with action expected al lhe June meeting. tain a trail in their area A brochure on the initiative stales that "lhe state is currently faced with cutbacks in Happy 30th Birthday ■■■■■■■■a ■ WET ■ ■ BASEMENT? ■ ■I Guaranteed ■ M Waterproofing Method Pecrronecttf K Completely » ® A Hallmark collage frame is a welcome gill for any grad. Come in and mtc our variety of gifts and cards. Eliminates Ail Watef Leakage Problems Love... Mom, Bill and the Morris Clan REAL ESTATE Halderman Can Help Cinder Pharmacy & HALLMARK SHOP B-DRY His seemed to mirror a struggle that has existed for some lime between bikers seeking a place of safely and peace in which to travel, and the general public, which oftentimes treats bicyclists as intrusive nuisances on lhe public highways. The bike and walking paths could mitigate the traditional animosity of the two groups, but path proponents will first have to answer local officials concerns about path maintenance, policing concerns, litter con­ cerns. and other potential problems. Wenger was given a study conducted by ployee with the national park service, is cur­ rently working with Kent County to try and establish the North Country Trail through Give your Grad a gift of lasting value. Storms. statement was not well-received by bike enthusiasts present at the meeting, including Dave Carr, president of the Thornapple Valley Bicycle Association. The exchange TONI MARSH TRUMBULL U.S. The study concluded that 'overall, trail neighbors had experienced relatively few problems as a result of the trails (during the one-year time period the study covered). "The majority of owners reported that there had been no increase in problems since the trails had been established, that living near the trails was better than they expected it to be. and that living near the trails was belter than living near lhe unused railroad lines before the trails were constructed." A side benefit of the trails, Storms pointed out. is an increase in tourist spend­ ing in the areas adjacent to them. The trails have spawned new businesses and created a lot of business expansion, he said. Since the death of the local Sugar Bush Trail proposal two years ago, where propo­ nents sought to establish a trail through the county, the only other concerted effort for a bike path has been the attempt to establish a "People Path” around Gun I-ake in Yankee Springs. The People Path could tie into lhe North Country National Scenic Trail, ac­ cording to Cal Lamoreaux, head of the Peo­ ple Path citizens advocacy group. The group is currently in the process of applying for new federal dollars set aside for bike and pedestrian trails through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. Funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources may also be available. Joe Rahn, executive director of lhe Barry County-Hastings Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission, recently attended a con­ ference which outlined the provisions of the new federal legislation. Rahn was the insti­ gator of Tuesday's meeting. He said he met the national park officials at the conference and invited them to Hastings. • Agreed unanimously to participate in the Stale Aid Note Program, a requirement if lhe diatrict wants to borrow money from lhe slate. The irony that the state is forcing them to borrow money from the state because the stale aid payments will be delayed and spread out over the neat year was noted by several board members. * Heard that a decision on repairing or re­ placing the middle school boiler would have to be made soon. With a "break down (of the boiler) approaching fairly rapidly." Crul- lenden said after final figures arc found by the property committee, they will ask for action in June. • Heard that 202 seniors and 20 adull educa­ tion students are eligible for diplomas. * Listened to Endsley warn seniors that the board will not tolerate "senior pranks." She urged them not to believe that there could be no punishment for such pranks, because the board could suspend a violator from gradua­ tion ceremonies. "Please, no senior pranks." sne said. Lakewood takes third in Business Olympics Lakewood High School took third place honors recently at the 13th annual Business Olympics at Davenport College in Lansing. It marked the ninth time in the last 13 years that Lakewood has placed among the top three. Hastings also competed in the recent Olym­ pics and one student. Amanda Jennings, plac­ ed third in Proofreading. More than 130 students from 15 area high schools took part in the competition. Delegates for Lakewood were Katie Carpenter, Paula Frizzell and Mclonie Overholt. In individual competition. Overholt also took third place in Typing II and Staci Carey earned honorable mention accolades. The Business Olympics provides students with chances to use the skills they have learn­ ed in the classroom throughout the academic year. The students take tests in the areas of ac­ counting. business math, typing, shorthand and proofreading. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Chapter 18, of the City Ordinances on Site Plan Review Amendments. This amendment clari­ fies the processing procedure and site plan submittal requirements. Copies ~ ‘ of said amendment are available for public inspectlon in the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Sharon Victory City Clark 11 Building Sites 5 Miles Southwest Of Hastings 110 West State St . Hastings SYSTEM 4126 East DE An. fkhtond Mi (6M) 629-8252 MB ■ I-8OO-237-2379 ■ ■ SECTION IV CONSTRUCTION A) When not inconsistent with the context. property owners. The route is not sacrosanc, by any means. In places ns location is only "pro­ posed." The tentative route was established in 1968 when lhe U.S Congress passed the national Trails System Act. of Hasting* City Bank AN INVITATION TO TNI CAPITOL (in Lansing) or leaving of litter debris or refuge on tbe property and the vehicle is locked and left unattended. SECTION III PENALTY Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be tional Scenic Trail, runs through seven northern stales, including Michigan. It also runs smack through Barry County, even though lhe Barry County portion has not been developed and passes, in many areas, right through lhe fields and forests of private KRIZ0NS CLUB business hour* of said proparty except when at­ tending an authorized after hour function or engaged in after hours County employment activity. B) Knowingly dump, place, throw or leave or owned or possessed by the County of Barry at any The path, called the North Country Na­ has been undertaken by volunteers, according to Ihomas L. Gilbert, manager of three national foot trails, including the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, lhe Ice Age National Scenic Trail, and lhe North Country National Scenic Trail. The Buckeye Trail Association of Ohio and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference in New York work with lhe National Park Service to maintain and police trails they were instrumental in creating, Gilbert said. The North Country Trail Association works with the park 945-9551 Open Monda>-Fnda> 9-7; Saturday 9-5:30 location On M-43 al Tillotson Road, just north ofSchultz Road. 20 minutes northcast of Kalamazoo and 30 minutes southeast of Grand Rapids. To Be Sold At Public Auction: Saturday, June 5 KMMMCE Sat., May 22nd Freeport Shamrock Tavern building sites on a Stale Highway in a quid country selling. Parcel sizes range from 27, acres lo 10 acres. Auction will be conducted at lhe property on M-43 at Tillotson Road. Perk tests and building approval will be obtained prior lo the sale. Prontrh' Inspection Dates; May 15 front 1-4 P.M. and May 19 from 4-6:30 P.M. Sellers: Marvin & Linda Smith Call Us for More Information and Parcel Maps! Randy Harmon 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon At 11:00 A.M. Til is property represents an excellent opportunity to purchase Eaton Rapids, Michigan (517) 663-8666 1 (800) 424-2324 Auctioneer Mark Metzger HASTINGS CITY RESIDENTS Customers of Hastings Sanitary Service Memorial Day pick up will be picked up June 1. All routes start at 7 a.m. As of June 1st, 1993, pick up for State Street and all areas south of State Street, including Railroad Street, will be on Mondays only. Pick up for all areas north of State Street will be on Tuesdays only. �Page G — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20. 1993 |______ Catherine Sipperley_____ | I___________ SUNFIELD - Catherine Sipperley, 85, of Sunfield, passed away Sunday, May 16, 1993 at Lansing General Hospital in Lansing. Mrs. Sipperley was born on February 4. 1908 in Grand Ledge, lhe daughter of Myron and Josephine Farman (McPeak). She was married to Philip Sipperley for 50 years, he preceded her in death on February 4, 1977. They lived and fanned in Sunfield since 1930. She was also preceded in death by a brother and sister, Myron and Jesse Farman. Mrs. Sipperley is survived by two sons, Nowell (Bee) Sipperley of Lansing, Wayne (Karen) Sipperley of Sunfield; seven grand­ children; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Farman of Sunfield; one sister, Pauline Boynton of Lansing; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Kevin Cherry of lhe Sunfield United Brethren Church officiating. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Cancer or lhe American Heart Association. Burial Sunfield Cemetery. Hazel B. Nagel____ | HASTINGS - Hazel B. (Neil) Nagel, 85. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 15, 1993 at home. Surviving are her loving husband of 65 years, Ben Nagel; her children, Lois (Richard) Seppanen of Alto, Marian (Herbert) Brown of Allegan, Shirley (Jim) Van Aman of Middle­ ville, Robert (Peg) Nagel of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret Zirb'e of Florida, Lois (Bernard) Falconer, Donna Kenfield, Zona (Francis) Thomas all of Hastings, Marian Kowalczyk of Alto; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Neil, Lorraine Neil; brother-in-law Reverend Floyd Nagel; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn; four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m. at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend John M. Boers officiating. Bunal Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice of Grand Rapids, or Yankee Springs Bible Church. INTEND SERVICES-; • Hastings Area *»• HOHi LSITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 Souih .1 M TV WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. *MM Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun day morning 9:45 a m.. Sunda> School; 1100am.. Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Hernng. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group Terry Lane (al Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are Worship Service at 9: 25 a m and Sabbath School al 10: 50 a.m (for all ages) Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, pro­ vides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around lhe Hastings area. Hours of opciation are Mon­ day and Wednesday. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an ap­ pointment a: 945-2361 if you are in need. Donations of only clean and gixxl quality items are accepted during tbe business hours noted above ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev Gale Johnson, Vicar Phone 795 2370 Sunday 8: 00 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion. 5:00 p m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and 11 15 a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P O Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945 3] 18. Sunday Services 9 30 a m . Bible S^nooi. 10:30 am.. Morning Worship, Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m . 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Bible Study. 7:00 p m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945 4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6.00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Church Phone HASTINGS FIRfT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easter Sunnse Service. 9: 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad cast of 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday 7:00 Deacon's meeting Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice Satur day ■ 8:00 Concern Group #1 at the home of Brian and Lynne Quads WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadwav. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-406' or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4 H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. lo 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays, 5 15 p.m al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewis al 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for ail 948-2330 Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. - Bible Classes ■ for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. 5:30 • Youth Bible Quizzing. 6 p.m Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30p m - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Groups. ages. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6.30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m. 9:45 and 11.15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family Delton Area CHURCH OF GOD. 7th DAY. Banfield. Michigan Services 10 a m each Saturday Call 671-4100 or Box 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Ceda7 Creek Rd . 8 mi S . Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at b:00p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ol GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages Mor ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade); Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Orgamst/MusK Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floor* SUNDAYS May 23 and .30 Church School 9:30 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship 8:30 a.m. and 11.00 a m. Cof­ fee Fellowship 10:30 a.m . Broad cast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m . Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m SUNDAY. JUNE 6 - START OF SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Worship 9 30a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 .30 a.m. Monday thru Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12 00 noon Wednesdays Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Bell Choir 6.30 p m.. Chancel Choir 7 30 p.m . Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 pm.. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p m Saturdays Co-Dependents Anonymous 9 00 a.m.m Thurs­ day. May 20 - Bazaar Workshop 9 30 a m . CROP Walk Planning Meeting 7:00 p.m Room 108 Sun­ day. May 23 - Special Recognition of Sunday School Teachers and Disciple Bible Study Group 11:00 a.m Monday. May 24 • Children's choir 3:00 p.m.. Lydia U.M. Women Circle Potluck. 6 30 p m . Hannah U.M. Women Circle. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 26 - Sarah and Esther U.M Women Circles 9:30 a m . Ruth U M. Women Cir­ cle 1:00 p m Thursday. May 27 Thomapple Manor Birthdav Party Sunday. May 30 Fish Bowl Offer ing for Hunger Friday. June 4 Visually Impaired Persons Picnic Fish Hatchery Park. 1100 a m Sunday . June 6 - Start of Summer Schedule. Worship 9:30 urn — special mustc by Children's Choir and Chancel Choir Tuesday. June 8 ■ Hi-Nooners Potluck and Pro­ gram. 12:00 noon Wednesday. June 9 - Prayer Group. 11.30 a.m . U.M. Women Luncheon'Program. 12 00 mxm with Home Friends as special guests (child care available) GRACE LLTHERAN CHL'RCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Pb<.ne **45 0414 Wjs May 2? • 8 00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 Holy Communion. AAL after service. 6:00 Voters meeting Thursday. May 20 - 10.00 Journey of Faith. 7 30 Holy Communion Friday. May 21 - 6:00 Wedding Reh Saturday. Mav 22 - 9:30 Conf 8. 3 00 Wedding. YG Reh 8 00 NA Monday. May 24 5 00 Conf 8. 7 00 Bereft Supp Grp Tuesday. May 25 - 10 00 Journey of Faith. 7 00 Elder Wednesday. May 26 10 00 Wordwatchers. 3:15 Young Spirits Q II M B Y UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word «6I6) 945-9392 Sunday Schoil 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday 4pm P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan ________ _ ____ _ ___ , BARR3 CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a m Wor ship II am. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bibie Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor respondeiKc Course Special video senes "Does God Exist*" on Wednesday eve 7 p m. "Children al Risk" video series on Wednes­ day . March 24 and 31. 7 p tn {repeat showing! Sunday March 28 and April 4.6pm Area OBITUARIES |Leona I. Zimmerman| HASTINGS - Leona I. Z mmerman, 68. of Hastings, passed away Monday. May 17, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Zimmerman was born on September 21, 1924 m Hastings, lite daughter of Lewis C. and Viola S. (Williams) Bclson. She was raised in Middleville. She was married to John Nickolson, it ended tn divorce. She then married Fredrick C. Zimmerman in 1960. He preceded her in death in May 1985. She was employed at Egg Plant in Hastings for three years; Hastings Manufacturing for one year; also was nurses aid and did foster care work. Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Karen Nichol­ son of Hastings; one daughter, Rebecca Zimmerman of Hastings; three step-sons, Russell Zimmerman of Diamondale. Fredrick Zimmerman of Florida, Terry Zimmerman of St. Johns; five step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Florence) Kumpel of Hastings, Mrs. Jule (Alberta) Turner of Hastings, Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Carlin of Richland; close aunt, Frances Irwin of Hastings; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Carl Nicholson tn 1945, granddaugh­ ter Mary Catherine Elizabeth Nicholson in 1991. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20 at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend Donald Brail officiating. Burial Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo American Diabetes Association. I Larry Lee Frost Reka Picard| HASTINGS - Reka Piccard, 92, of Hastings, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, May 14, 1993 al Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Piccard was bom on March 16, 1901 in Hart, lhe daughter of Geriti and Reka (Frankin) Klomp. She was raised in Oakland. She was married to Nickolas Piccard on December 15, 1920. He died in 1965. She moved to Hastings from Grand Rapid* in 1965. She was a member of Faith Reform Church in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Piccard is survived by sons and wives, Henry and Ruth Piccard of Kentwood, Gerald and Doris Piccard of Wyoming, Clarence and Pat Piccard of Boisie, Idaho, Dr. Leroy and Ida Marie Piccard of Anchorage, Alaska, Marvin and Lindsey Piccard of Belmont; one daughter. Rose Patten of Hastings; daughters-in-law, Virginia Piccard of Wyoming, Joyce Piccard of Jenison; 21 grandchildren, 46 great­ grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Sjaarda of Jamestown, Harriet Lubbers of Byron Center, Mrs. Carcnee (Gertrude) DeVries of Zeeland; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son, Edward in 1922; sons, Richard Franklin Piccard 1984, Melvin J. Piccarl 1983; one grandson, David Allen Piccard 1992. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at Faith Reform Church, Grand Rapids, with Reverend Eildert D. Zwart officiating. Burial was in Washington Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry County Christian School. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. Doris N. Thaler MIDDLEVILLE - Doris N. Thaler, 82, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 1993 at Metropolitan Hospital. Mrs. Thaler was born on April 24, 1911 at Leighton Township, Wayland, lhe daugther of John and Josie Hupp. She was raised in Leighton Township, Wayland and attended Corning Country School and Wayland Union. She was married lo Ivan J. Thaler on Novem­ ber 30. 1933. She was a member of lhe Leighton United Methodist Church in which she took a great interest. Mrs. Thaler is survived by her children, Wendell (Jean) Thaler of Mooresville, Indiana, Janet (Terry) Rosenberg of Mason, Nancy Smith of Wayland, Warren (Linda) Thaler of Gun Lake, Middleville; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother. Dr. and Mrs. Lynn Hupp of Climax, Missouri; three sistersin-law, Mary Linton of Alto, Myrtle McCarty of Caledonia, Dorothy (Don) Dutcher of Cale­ donia; one brother-in-law, Harold Thaler of Wayland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, May 14 at the Leighton United Methodist Church, with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Burial at Hooker Cemetery, Leighton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Grace Louise Loughlin ______ Robert J. Stanton_______ |Mary Jane Straley| HASTINGS - Mary Jane Straley, 49, of 341 West Mill Street, Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day, May 13, 1993 at her residence. Mrs. Straley was born on July 14, 1943 in Hastings, the daughter of James and Valborg (Bremmer) Brown. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1961 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Kellogg Community College. She was married to Thomas E. Straley on March 24, 1962. She was employed at American Interprises in Hastings for many years. Mrs. Straley was involved in many community activities including past president of lhe Barry County Humane Society and volunteer at Charlton Park. Mrs. Straley is survived by her husband, Thomas; daughter, Deborah Marie Straley of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Johanna Fouty of Hastings; step son, Thomas Wibom, Eaton Rapids; four grandchildren; mother, Valborg Bauchman of Hastings; six brothers, James Brown of Hastings, Tom Brown of Danbury, Connecticut, Robert Brown of Hastings, Jim Bauchman of Hastings, David Bauchman of Seattle, Washington, Michael Bauchman of Carson City; two sisters, Trudy Parker of Los Angeles, California, Barb Gualdoni of Murphysboro. Illinois; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sor. Anthony James Straley on June I, 1990; sister, Marilyn Tumes; father, James Brown; step-father. Homer Bauchman. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 15 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society. | HASTINGS - Grace Louise Loughlin, 89, of Hastings, passed away Monday, May 17,1993 at lhe home of her son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Irene Loughlin, 5055 Fighter Road, Hastings. Mrs. Loughlin was bom on August 17,1903 in Chicago, Illinois, lhe daughter of Freeman and May (Vreeland) Brown. She lived in Chicago area until coming to Hastings area three years ago. She attended the Hastings Grace Lutheran Church, member Illinois Federated Womens Club, former member Beverly Unitarian Church of Chicago. Mrs. Loughlin is survived by son and wife, Charles and Janet Loughlin of Palos Park, Illi­ nois; daughter and husband, Carolyn and Thomas Harper of Ada; two daughters-in-law, Irene Loughlin of Hastings, Patricia Loughlin of Palos Heights, Illinois; 11 grandchi.dren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Clayton W. Loughlin; ions, John and Clayton Loughlin; grandson, Clayton Loughlin Jr., sister, Helen Brown. Funeral services will be held 8:00 p.m. Saturday. May 22 at the Hastings Grace Luthe­ ran Church with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. A visitation will be held at the church Satur­ day, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. until funeral time. Memorial contributions may be made tcBarry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. DOWLING - Robert J. Stanton, 69 of Bristol Lake, Dowling, passed away Thursday, May 13, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Stanton was bom on February 14, 1924 in Battle Creek, the son of Warren D. and Emma (Soufflet!) Sunton. He was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1942. He was employed at Union Electric as Jour­ neyman Electrician from March 1948 til retire­ ment in March of 1986. Mr. Sunion was a member and former presi­ dent of Bedford Lions Club, member of Bedford Lodge #207, F. & A.M. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. Also member of Local #455, I.B.E.W. (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). He was married to Lucy (Davis) Sunton, ending in divorce. He then married Mary Lou (Blowers) Sunton on April 11, 1975 in Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by parents; sister, Barbam Vaughn. Mr. Sunion is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Blowers) Sunion; daughter, Beverly A. Roberts of Lake Butler, Florida; sons, Robert J. Stanton, Jr. of Bangor, and Douglas E. Stanton of Augusu; step daughters, Sue A. Gibson of Kent, Washington and Sally A. Martin-Baker of Richland; son. Chuck M. Durham of Battle Creek; 12 grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; brother, Russell Stanton of Sedona, Arizona; sister, Shirley Norris of Hickory Comers. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, with Reverend Robert L. Zuhl officiating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 1005 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058 or Bedford Area Lions Club. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.948-8057 DELTON - Larry Lee Frost, 42, of 6695 Norris Road, Delton, passed away on May 14, 1993 al his residence. Mr. Frost was bom on December 26,1950 in Plainwell, lhe son of Earl and Doris Frost. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1970. Mr. Frost served with the United Sutes Army in Germany from 1970 to 1972. He was lhe Past Governor and member of lhe Delton Moose Lodge. Mr. Frost enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very active with lhe Delton Athletic Boos­ ters Bingo, and in scouting. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He was formerly married to Riu Frost. Mr. Frost is survived by his parents: Earl and Doris Frost of Delton; two daughters: Lisa Ann Adkins of Elkhart, Indiana, Valerie Kay Frost of Delton; one son: Gary Lee Frost of Delton; one grandson: Corbin and one granddaughter: Courtney; Maternal Grandmother. Dorothy Wellman of Delton; two sisters: Sandra Waters of Delton, Margaret Frost of Texas; one brother: Jerry Frost of Delton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 17, at Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe National Kidney Foundation. Myrtle M. Whittemore HASTINGS - Myrtle M. Whittemore, 76, of 528 East Grant Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 16,1993 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Whittemore was bom on May 18,1916 in Schultz, the daughter of Henry and Vera (Gates) Craven. She was raised in Schultz area and attended Schultz School. Her first marriage to Ross Bclson ended in divorce. She then married Lowell J. Whitte­ more on August 23, 1958. She was employed by the Hastings Public Schools for 15 years in the food service depart­ ment. Previous employment included the former Orchard Industries and Miller’s Ice Cream store both located in Hastings. She was a member of Hastings Rebekah Lodge and the Golden Ages Group in Delton. Mrs. Whittemore is survived by daughter, Betty Haraburda of Middleville; son, John Belson of Grand Blanc; step-daughter, Sandra Freese of Hastings; step-son, Roger Whitte­ more of Battle Creek; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Gladys Grovenberg of Kalamazoo; special friend, Gerald Hare of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell April 3, 1988. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Phil­ ip L. Brown officiating. Burial Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association. Sandra Kay Chase______ ] HASTINGS - Sandra Kay Chase, 49, of 2870 Martin Road, Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 13, 1993 from accidental injuries. Mrs. Chase was born on May 2J, 1943 lhe daughter of Clair and June (Rickey) Green. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1961 and was married to Robert Chase on July 21, 1962 in Woodland. She was employed at various places: Wood­ land Elementary School, Ellen Copes Sunshine Nursery, E.B.I. Breakthru, Keeler Brass, Migrant School and the Woodland Township. She attended the Vermontville Bible Church. Mrs. Chase is survived by her husband, Robert; two daughters, Mrs. David (Nancy) Bulling of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Patrick (Amy) Jemison of Woodland; three grandchildren, Matthew and Michelle Bulling and Sara Jemi­ son; her father, Clair Green of Lake Odessa; one sister, Mrs. David (Brenda) Chase of Hast­ ings and her mother-in-law, Hildred Chase of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her mother June Green in 1979. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17 at the Vermontville Bible Church, with Reverend Daniel E. Smith officiating. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Leta M. Boucher j MULLIKEN - Leia M. Boucher, 78 of Mulliken, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1993 from a heart attack. Mrs. Boucher was bom on November 6, 1914 in Roxand Township, a daughter of Owen L. and Bertha A. (Earl) Boyer. She was a retired employee of Mulliken Elementary School and enjoyed family activities and vacationing at Pentwater. She was a member of Mulliken United Methodist Church and Treasurer of the United Methodist Women, member of Hoytville Benevolent Society and Treasurer of Mulliken Rebekah Lodge #346 and Past Noble Grand. Mrs. Boucher was preceded in death by her grandson, Kim Eugene Comstock and her sister. Bethel Boyer. Mrs. Boucher is survived by her husband of 54 years, Albert; two daughters, Bonita (Victor) Comstock and Renee (Dennis) Martin, both of Mulliken; three sons, Terry (Helen) Boucher of Wiliingboro, New Jersey, Dan (Patricia) Boucher of Sunfield, Robbin (Jann) Boucher of Mulliken; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; her sister, Rcva Baxter of Grand Ledge and her brother, Herman (Beat­ rice) Boyer of Mulliken. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 15 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, with Reverend Gordon Spalenka officiating. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20, 1993 — Page 7 Social News... Wierengas to mark 30th anniversary Gates, Pickard exchange vows The First United Methodist Church in Hastings was the setting for the June 27, 1992, summer evening wedding of Jill Ann Gates and Daniel Dean Pickard The couple are the children of Carl A. and Mary Scurio of Hamilton and William and Darlene Pickard of Hastings. Jill was attended by maid of honor Dawn Zalis and bridesmaids Jeanette Pickard and Lori Gates. Tammic. Mindi and Meisha Gates were flower girls. Serving Dan was best man Mike Hafer and groosmen Mike Pickard and Mike Wright. Tom Varney was ringbearer. Ushers were Jerome Gates. Douglas Varney and Paul Roy . After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Barry County Expo with family and friends. The couple honeymooned in North Carolina and now live in Grandville. Deppner-Keller exchange vows Robert and Roberta Wierenga will celebrate their 30<h wedding anniversary Monday. May 24. They were given a trip to Trout Creek Golf Resort on Little Traverse Bay in Harbor Spr­ ings by their daughters. Sheri and Jim Vandenberg. Sandi and Mike Jonker and son Mike Wieringa. Denise Deppner and Jim Keller were united in marriage on Nov. 7. 1992. at the Mother of Mercy Chapel in Farmington Hills. Mich. Denise is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deppner of Highland. Mich. Jim is the son of Mrs. Pat Honeysett of Hastings and Mr. Dennis Keller of Delton. Jim graduated from Hastings High School in 1984 and Ferris State University in 1988 with a degree in computer information systems. He’s currently employed as a client services team leader for Medstat Systems Inc. in Ann Arbor. Denise graduated from Milford High School in 1984. She is currently a student at Eastern Michigan University, majoring in elementary education, and will graduate this fall. The couple currently live in Ann Arbor. Twin sisters to mark 80 years Twin sisters. Isabelle May (Bivens) Case of 1940 East Cloverdale Road. Hastings, and Arabelle June (Bivens) Erway of 14000 Hut­ chinson Road. Dowling, will celebrate their 80<h birthdays Saturday, May 29. with a joint family potluck dinner. June 1, 19)3 was an exciting day for parents Sylvia (Swift) and Ross W. Bivens, when the twins made their arrival to the out­ side world. For many years, the twin sisters have celebrated their birthdays together and this year will be another joyous occasion for them. Isabelle married Harold Case on Aug. 20. 1931. and has six children (one son now deceased), five daughters-in-law, one son-in­ law, 26 grandchildren and 27 great­ grandchildren. She is a homemaker, having enjoyed cook­ ing, sewing, traveling, fishing and gardening, is a former Sunday School teacher. Weeks School board member and attends the Dowl­ ing Country Chapel Arabelle married Homer Erway June 8. 1940. and has five children, two daughters-inlaw, two sons-in-law. 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is a former school teacher, employee of Post. Fort Custer State Home, retiring from the State Home and Rehabilitation Center in Coldwater, as well as a homemaker. She en­ joys fishing, camping and traveling and is a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Cards would be appreciated from those who would care to send them. Fechner-Eggers united in marriage Elizabeth A. Fechner and Rodney C. Eg­ gers were united in marriage on Nov. 16. 1992. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Monroe of Grand Rapids. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eg­ gers of Middleville. The happy couple now live in Indiana. and finance An Aug. 21. 1993. wedding is planned. Klomparens-Crumback plan June wedding The ceremony that will unite in marriage Stacey Lynn Klomparens and Michael Dean Crumback will be performed on June 5. 1993. The bride-to-be. of Grandville, is the daughter of Ken and Carol Klomparens. also of Grandville. She is a graduate of Grandville High School. The future groom, of Grand Rapids, is the son of Ken and Mary Lou Crumback of Caledonia. He is a graduate of Caledonia High Schoo! and Grand Rapids Community College Colvin-Wade to be wed July 17 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Colvin of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement and ap­ proaching marriage of their daughter. Bonnie, to David Wade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wade of Royal Oak Bonnie is a graduate of Hastings High School and Michigan State University and is a food service director for A.R. A. Services Inc. David is a graduate of Royal Oak Donders High School and Michigan State University , and is an electrical engineer at General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford. Mich. A July 17 wedding is planned at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Waterford. Mich. Larson-Crapo to be wed Oct. 23 David and Carol Larson of Adrian an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen E. to Robert J. Crapo. both of Kalamazoo He is the son of Robert Crapo. Richland and Betty Glaze. Joplin. Mo The bride-to-be is a graduate of Michigan Slate University and is office manager for Bridal Images The future groom is a 1987 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is employed at Hastings Manufacturing The couple is planning an Oct. 23 wedding. Andler-Lamance engagement told Mr. and Mrs Herb Andler and Mr and Mrs. David Lamance Sr., all from Nashville, are happy to announce the engagement of their children. Claudia Andler and LCPL David Joe Lamance Jr (D.J.). Both are graduates of Maple Valley High School. D.J. is currently serving in the U.S.M.C. in Japan. A June wedding is set Marriage Licenses: Stewart Thomas Hadley. Hastings and Judith Lee Ballard. Hastings. Gene Michael Sinclair. Hastings and Cheryl Lynn Bowen. Hastings. Tommie Lee Conrad. Delton and Sarah Anne Truax. Delton Jack Alan Wesseldykc. Freeport and Gina Gale Stevenson. Freeport Clinton Aurthur Yarrington. Middleville and Brenda Lee Irwin. Middleville. Claude Sylvester Hine. Hastings and Sue Ann Duffey . Hastings. Ross Albert Borton. Hastings ard Donna Marie Shoebridge. Hastings Barry S.Fay. Hastings and Cynthia Lorrain Tad man. Hastings. Christopher Scon Walker. Hastings and Tammy Jo Perkins. Hastings. Troy David Newman. Middleville and Kathy Lee Uzarski. Middleville. Philip Christopher Potter. Middleville and Teresa Kay Fillingham. Middleville. Bretten Dean Clements. Hastings and Cherie Marie Swank. Hastings. Michael M. Callton. Nashville and Shelly J. Shumway. Nashville. Stephen Paul Garvey. Hastings and Joanne Kay Long. Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Filomeno Galaviz of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Mariscla Sidra, to Kevin Lee Shellenbargcr. son of Mr and Mrs. Gordon Lee Shellenbargcr. also of Lake Odessa. A June 26. 1993. wedding is planned. Christina Marie Cusack and Robert Michael Gregg were married Feb. 20 in a double-ring ceremony at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Ledge with the Rev. Lynn Grimes officiating. Parents of the bride are Edward J. and Beverly A. Cusack of Sunfield. The groom’s parents are Rod Gregg and Casey Ballard. Maid of honor was Diane Nurenberg. Bridesmaids were Connie Main, sister of lhe bride, and Tonja Hewitt. Best man was Daniel Frizzell and groomsmen were David Fisher and Robert Wood-Upright to be wed Aug. 21 Cynthia J. Wood and James C Upright are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Archie and Christine Wood of Hastings. She is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The future groom is lhe son of Pau! and Sharon Upright of Charlotte. He is a 1988 graduate of Charlotte High School and will graduate in May from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's degree in law Galaviz-Shellenbarger plan June 26 wedding Cusack-Gregg exchange vows Legal Notices State M NkMsM Probate Coort Ch—ty of Barry PUBLICA DON NOTICE Dscsdsot’a tatote Geiger. Ushers were Scott Cusack of South Carolina and Richard Gregg. A reception was held at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Beverly Cusack, an aunt of the Marshall-Carey plan to wed July 31 Steve and Linda Marshall are happy to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Karen Ann of Caledonia, to Scott Allen Carey, son of Eugene and Linda Carey of Standale. Karen graduated from Caledonia High School and is attending Grand Rapids Com­ munity College. A July 31 wedding is being planned. File No. 92-21108-SE Estate of JERRY L. PLANK. Deceased TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on April 19. 1993 in the probate courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Kathleen J. Plonk requesting Kathleen J. Plonk be appointed personal representative of Jerry I. Plonk who lived at 4449 Buehler Rood. Hosting*. Michigan and who died June 29. 1992. ond heir* ol law be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the state will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Moy 13. 1993 Robert I. Byington. (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Kathleen J. Plank 4449 Buehler Road Hostings. Ml 49058 (5-20) bride, catered the event. Special guests were Randy Gregg of Tam­ pa. Fla. brother of the groom, and Scott Cusack, brother of the bride. The couple took a honeymoon trip to a cot­ tage on Lake Huron and now live in Sunfield. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! qp 21 qp 21 qp 21 HP 21 qp 21 HP 21 Happy 21st Birthday... - MAY 23 - MICHELLE LEDBETTER Love Ya/ Your Family 21 21 Franzen Bros. 2 BIG SHOWS! 1 & 3:30 p.m. HP 21 HP 21 HP 21 HP 21 HP 21 HP Under the... Paving Bricks GIANT “BIG TOP” at • Charlton Park Perfect for your patio, driveway or landscaping needs. Easily laid in sand. Starting at $<*165 ■ per *q. II. MAPLE VALLEY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. C>>_South Side of Nashville on Ph. 517-852-1900 COMING TO HASTINGS! Sunday, May 30 Sponsored by Charlton Park and Exchange Club of Hastings TICKETS: $5 Advance *6 at tha show Children 2 and under admitted FREE! Advance tickets are available at... Charlton Park and WBCH Radio in Hastings, Pastoor's in Middleville, Felpausch in Hastings and Delton, and Carl's Market in Nashville. ELEPHANTS! HGEBS! ACHOBATS! CLOWNS! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20, 1993 Legal Notices State ef MfcMgan Probate Caurt County of Barry PUBLICATIONS NOTICE DoceaeiJ Estate HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Mooting File No 93 21138 SE Estote ol DONALD P ROTH Deceased TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or al I ected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On June 10. 1993 at 2 30 p m in the probate courtroom Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Mary Lou Roth re­ questing that Mary Lou Roth be appointed personal representative of the Estate of Donald P. Roth who lived at 2967 Iroquois Trail. Hastings. Ml 49058 Michigan and who died March 29. 1993 and re­ questing also that the will of the deceased dated August 29, 1972 be admitted to probate and also that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ol the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record May 3 1993 JAMES H FISHER (P26437) 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 945-3495 Mary Lou Roth 2967 Iroquois Trail Hastings. Ml 49058 945-3880 (5-20) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 24. 1993 at 7 30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room. County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE A 4 93 Request to rezone property in the following townships which have ”H” Future Development Zones T4N-R8W Carlton Twp.. Sec. 6. (see attached map) T3N-R7W Castleton Twp Sec 25. 26 27. 34 and 35 (see attached map) T3N-R8W Hastings Twp. Sec. 25 (see attached map) T4N-R9W Irving Twp Sec. 1 (see attached mop) FROM H TO AR Ail ol the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their Moy 10 1993 7:00 p.m All Board members present, two guests. Minutes approved Treasurers report accepted Voted not to pay SMPC dues. Amended cemetery rules. Election Commission approved inspectors and rate of pay Chose Wolverine Paving for driveway project. Jock Walker CPA. presented audit report. Tabled grovel rood decision. Introduced Cemetery Ordinance, voted to publish. Set June 14 hearing date for Cemetery Ordinance. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:50. Submitted by Bonnie L. Cruttendan. Clerk Attested to by Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (5-20) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD JNEETING May 12. 1993 Call to order at 7 30 p.m. Approved minutes of April 14. 1993 Regular Meeting. All reports received and placed on file. Audit of 1992 complete and placed on file. Vouchers approved in the amount of $28,269.06 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (5-20) views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the moeting/hooring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Michigan (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment >t the Borry County Zonina Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please call the Borry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (4/29 A 5/20) Ann Landers Daughter plagued by demonic delusions Dear Ann Landers: I hope you can help me. My 26-y ear-old daughter is plagued by demonic delusions. She has been hospitalized five times in the past year, and I am very con­ cerned about her. Although “Sarah" has many good days when she functions well, there are other times when she feels tortured by demons. During these episodes, which are very real to her. she is like a totally different person, and I cannot reach her. Sarah was associated for a short time with members of a Satanic cult, although she was not aware of it. On one occasion, they took her to a house of Satanic worship where she was approached by a minister wearing a cross upside-down. She told me about this weird ex­ BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Area BOY, Greg and Sandy Goodrich are so very proud to announce the birth of their son. Gregory Robert Jeremy. He was bom on April 29. 1993 and adopted on May 6. 1993 He was 7 lbs. 13 ozs.. 1916 inches long. Time: 1:43 a.m. Very proud grandparents are Robert and Phyllis Goodrich and Norman and Patricia Donnini. BOY, Annette and Darwin Miller are pleased to announce the arrival of their adopted son Travis Michael bom Dec. 28. 1992 in Seoul City. Korea. He arrived home Monday. May 3. 1993 BOY, Coty Douglas Franklin. A precious baby boy was bom to Doug and Jody Franklin on May 8th at 2:28 a.m.. weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Proud grandparents are Harold Franklin and Ron and Ann Olmstead. BOY, Shane Matthew bom May 3 to Renee Curtis and Robert Madden. Weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs.. 19'6 inches. 1:16a.m.. Butterworth Hospital. GIRL, Sarah Marion, bom at 12:58 a.m. on May 7. to Neil and Tina Hendrickson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 2’6 ozs. and 2016 in­ ches long. BOY, Cody Lee bom at 9:34 a.m. on May 4th to Frank and Robin James of Vermont­ ville. Weighing 7 lbs. 1/2 oz. and 1916 inches long. GIRL, Shawna Lynn bom at 5:38 a.m. on April 29 to Tracy and Jimi Mathews of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 *6 ozs. and 19!6 inches long. BOY, Jacob Floyd bom at 10:08 a.m. on April 27 lo Jessica Townsend of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. I3M ozs. and 19U inches long. pcrience and said it upset her and she left. Psychiatrists who have talked to her refuse to believe any of this. They say it is all in her mind and no such events took place. 1 want my daughter to be mentally healthy. Ann. Is there a deprogrammer who can help her? Please try to make sense of this letter. I fee) helpless. A Mom in New York Dear Mom in N.Y.: A great deal of research by my office into Satanic worship yielded very little of value. Some psychiatrists say this is a real problem. Others insist there is nothing to it and dismiss it out of hand. This whole issue is extremely murky. My advice. Mother, is to take your daughter to a therapist (not necessarily a psychiatrist), and perhaps he or she can get to the bottom of the problem. The young woman needs a lot more help than 1 can give her in this column. Can she trust him? Dear Ann Landers: My fiance had a steamy affair with my friend and co-worker who is a married woman. “Howard" confess­ ed only after I confronted him with the infor­ mation that 1 had hired a private investigator. He now says he will go to counseling and do anything to keep me. He swears that the woman chased him and caught him in a weak moment. Her husband knows of her in­ fidelities and appears not to care. Howard is desperate for a reconciliation, but 1 don't know if 1 can trust him. He now seems noncommunicative. withdrawn and secretive. All the characters involved in this scenario are middle-aged. I thought such antics were over after a certain point in life, but I was wrong. Everyone tells me I could do a lot bet­ ter than Howard, but I don't see any eligible males out there. There seem to be plenty of married men who want to fool around, but 1 don't want that kind of relationship. Can you give me some guidance, please? 1 will be watching your column for an answer. A Diknuna In Des Moines Dear Des Moines: I don't know what your threshold of tolerance is, but I'd give Howard the heave-ho so fast his head would swim. Dear Ann Landers: Recently you referred to Canada as the “second largest country in the world." I thought you'd like to know that since the Soviet Union is no more. Canada is now the largest. - H.B.K. In N.H. Dear H.K.: The world is changing so fast, even Rand McNally has trouble keeping up. Your information, however, is wrong. Accor­ ding to the Work! Book Encyclopedia. Canada covers 3,849.674 square miles. Russia alone, which made up three-fourths of the U.S.S.R., covers 6.592,849 square miles. Insulting gifts being sent Dear Ann Landers: My husband of only eight months left me when 1 became pregnant. We had never discussed children. The pregnancy was not planned, and "Hal" was furious. He remarried at the earliest legal mo­ ment. The daughter I gave birth to has turned out to be the joy of my life. The problem isn’t Hal. it’s his wife. She in­ sists on sending me gifts that I feel are insulting. Her first gift was a box of clothing from a thrift shop. Her second gift was a framed pi. lure of the two of them and another box of us­ ed clothing. Yesterday, for my birthday. I received an electric massager "guaranteed to help soften facial wrinkles." a washcloth and a cookie cutter. To make matters worse, this "gift" was mailed to my office. My ex-husband is the vice president of a beverage company and makes a six-figure salary. 1 cannot imagine him marrying a woman who doesn't know any better. How can 1 protect myself against these insults? - Burning in luikeland. Fla. Dear Florida: The solution is simple. Return all packages unopened No note, nothing. Silence often speaks louder than anything you might say. I recommend it. Abandoned dog proves to be a blessing Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. my mother phoned to tell me there was a dog tied up in her back yard, and she had no idea who could have been so heartless as to leave it there. Not wanting lo take on the responsibility of a pet. 1 advised Mother to call animal control. Immediately after hanging up. I began to feel pangs of guilt and feared that the dog would be put to death. I called my mother back and told her 1 would drive over and look at the dog and consider taking it. Needless to say. what I found was a half­ starved. filthy mutt. I loaded it in my car and took it to be groomed and checked out. When it was finished. 1 had a beautiful animal that resembled a cocker spaniel. I brought “Ladybug" home, and for two years, I have had one of the sweetest pets in the entire world. Only recently did 1 realize how lucky 1 was. Last week, a prowler approached my front door and got the surprise of his life! Ladybug let out a howl and began barking so loud that she sounded like a vicious guard dog. The prowler must have been terrified, because he fled into the night. So now. when people talk about security systems for their homes. 1 just tell them to go to the Humane Society and get a dog. The good Lord works in mysterious ways. — Lucky Me in Georgia Dear Lucky: The hound was lucky, too. Thanks for a real heartwarmer. Mom's boy friend takes daughters to R-rated film Dear Ann Landers: This is an MYOB let­ ter, and I intend to do so. Perhaps it's my age. but I’m concerned about two little neighbor girls, ages 8 and 10. The mother of these girls is divorced. The girts told me recently that their mother’s boyfriend had taken them to an R-rated movie. They said they didn't see or hear “anything new." This doesn’t surprise me because there's plenty of trash on TV these days. Permitting this man to take the girls anywhere alone is one thing but to an R-rated movie really bothers me. What do you say? - No Name or City Dear No Name: Ask the girls if they told their mother about their outing. If they didn't, urge them to do so. If they did. there’s nothing more to be done. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, ' 'How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.05.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. GIRL, Kimberly Ann bom at 12:40 p.m. on April 25 to Scon and Paula Tebo of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15!6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Art exhibit to visit library in Nashville An exhibit from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will be on display at the Putnam Public Library. 327 N. Main in Nashville. The exhibit, "An Animal’s Tale of Michigan," is an original collection of water­ color illustrations by Kalamazoo artist Todd Zimmerman. Historical detail is combined with whimsy in depicting familiar animals of Michigan to portray events in early state history. This exhibit is from the Kalamazoo Institute of Art’s “Artreach" program. Artreach is funded by the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County and by the School Employees’ Credit Union of Kalamazoo. The program provides, free of charge, small traveling exhibits of original art works for one-mon th loans to schools, libraries and other community facilities in a 13-county area of Southwest Michigan. The primary aim of Artreach is to enable communities to see and participate in the visual arts. Optional free lectures and demonstrations also are provided. Any organization interested in the program may contact lhe Artreach coordinator at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. 3144 South Park St.. Kalamazoo. 49007. Legal Notice Syaapaia ol Regular Meeting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD Moy 12. 1993 Reports of Committees presented. Approved roof repairs to Township jilding. Malian approved to open charge account with OFFICIAL ZONINQ MAP Me<ters Approved contract with Stewar* Lowe tor custodial work and lawn care. Approved motion for grovel and dust control ap­ plications for grovel roods. Adopted resolution setting Sewer interest rate at 6 12% Approved vouchers in amount of $4,073.53. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (5/20 Attention Business Owners: (Remember C^bur graduate with a special Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1993 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Lakewood News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME.7 John Wickham comes to Carlton Township by Joyce E Weinbrcchi Part I John Wickham, who came to Barry County. Carlton Township, as a 7-ycar-old boy with his father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wickham, along with Mr and Mrs. Harrison Wickham and George Fuller, told the follow­ ing account in 1910 of his youth to Charles A. Weissert. news editor of the Hstings Banner. Although Mr. Wickham was 82 years old at the time, his memory was sharp and clear. Mr. Weissert wrote the following account of the story : •’Wickham was the first white child in Carlton Township, therefore it is natural that he developed an early interest in hunting and woodcraft and soon gained recognition for his uncanny skill in those persuits. During his colorful life he was a hunter, trapper, fisher­ man. California miner and a soldier in •V Civil War who rescued the colors of his com­ pany. Company C. 15th Michigan Regiment, during the Battle of Bentonville. "Wickham s father. Samuel Wickham. a soldier of the War of 1812. (he received a land grant in Michigan as payment for his ar­ my service) along with George Fuller, built the first log house in Carlton Township in 1835. John Wickham was bom in Carlton Township. Niagara County. New York, on Jan 8. 1828. "Samuel Wickham and George Fuller came to the wilderness of Barry County in 1834 and obtained patents for government land in what is now Carlton Township. They named it Carlton to preserve memories of their home in New York. "The two men blazed a trail from Hastings to a spot on lhe bank of the Coldwater River just west of Carlton Center. "John recalled with interest his trip to Hastings when he was 7 years old. The trail to the almost unmarked spot in the primitive forest called Hastings on the banks of the Sowanquesake. or Thomapple River, was cir­ cuitous and difficult to travel. "Having reached Battle Creek, the Wickham family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wickham and John, a brother and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Wickham drove to the Culver settlement in Johnstown where they remained overnight. Though they were only about 14 miles from Hastings, they found it necessary to drive southward to Gull Cor­ ners in Kalamazoo County, where they struck the stage road, which they followed nor­ thward to Yankee Springs tavern. "After staying the night, they drove to Hastings over the road which passed the home of A.E. Bull at Bull's Prairie in Irving Township. They were two days in covering a distance now traversed in 20 minutes or less by automobile (1910). "When the Wickhams drove into Hastings on the evening of Nov. 27. 1835. they met the family of Slocum H. Bunker, who occupied the only house in Hastings. "John Wickham, with the exception of a few years was a lifelong resident of Barry County. When he crossed the Michigan Avenue bridge after moving to his home in the Second Ward, he never tired of looking into the water a short distance above the bridge where an enormous boulder, half covered with sediment, was visible. The natural and ancient ford of the river was just above the bank in that November of 1835. directing Harrison to drive carefully through the water and avoid striking that boulder and others which threatened injury to the vehicle. "On the north bank of the river was an In­ dian burying ground. The graves which Wickhams saw on that day. were afterward obliterated. About 1890 they were re­ discovered by workmen who were grading the street. "The Wickhams camped that night on the lot now at the northwest comer of West State Road and North Broadway. It snowed heavily that night. To them, inclement weather meant nothing. With the determined spirit of the pioneers, they pushed on along the blazed trail to their log cabin home on the Coldwater, or Little Thomapple River. "There was no floor in this house. In the following spring. John’s mother covered the bare earth with pieces of bark laid flat. Later, this was replaced with a floor made of split logs The roof was covered with bass-wood slabs split in half, hollowed and placed on like a modem tile roof. "Here, the Wickhams resided and began to clear the wilderness. Here. John, at the age of 7. received his first lessons in woodcraft and became so familiar with nature and her children and their ways that he afterward became one of the most experienced and suc­ cessful hunters in this and adjourning states. "Wickham grew up in the wilderness, associating with the Indians and learning their language and their habits of hunting, trapping and fishing. One often hears today of the man­ ner in which the white men learned the arts of woodcraft from the red men. Wickham states that the while men learned the arts of wood­ craft from the red men Wickham states that the white men. with their gift of superior in­ telligence. adopted the Indian methods and improved on them, and in lhe end became more skillful in catching game and fish. “Wickham was 8 years old when he killed his first deer with a flint lock rifle. When the trigger was pulled, there was a hissing sound as the priming charge took hold before lhe weapon was discharged. With such a gun he went into the woods one day. saw a yearling buck and fired, breaking one of its legs. The animal, though crippled ran rapidly through the woods, lying down frequently, but rising and making off again as sour, as Wickham came to close. The eager lad trailed his quarry to Middle Lake, when he finally rushed in and brought the animal to bay. There was a spirited struggle at close quarters before young Wickham finally made the "coup de grace" with his hunting knife. It was with a sense of triumph and accomplishment that he young John Wickham many things about the woods and Massasauga rattlesnakes were plentiful in Carlton Township in the 1830s. dragged the animal home, perspiring so free y that he seemed to have been plunged into tlie water. "As a lad. he killed small game such as black and grey squirrel, partridge, ducks, turkeys and pigeons, of which a vast number swarmed in the woods in the northern part of the county, especially along the Coldwater River in Carlton. "The best deer hunting was in the "South Openings." Carlton was heavily timbered and there was a strip of oak openings along the land now traversed by lhe Hastings-Carlton Townline road. The deer, in order to escape from the hunters in Hastings, frequented these openings and the settlers in the northern part of the county found there all they wanted to kill. “In those days, the Indians came up the Grand River in canoes into the Thomapple and Coldwater rivers to hunt There was more waler in both streams in those days, and creeks now dry had water in them 12 months of the year. The Indians came in large birch bark boats, built in the Mackinaw style, capable of holding an entire family, plus household goods. These boats were used for migratory purposes. For hunting and fishing, the Indians used dugouts made of white wood or while ash. “Wickham became acquainted with all the noted Indians of the region, including Chief Sobby. well known in lhe early days of Woodland Township and after whom a lake east of Woodland Center in Eaton County has been named. Among his acquaintances were Chippewa. Askanobe. Kakakeese and Sundago, the latter well known Indian who used to frequent the country around Thomapple Lake. "The Indians became his friends and com­ panions and from them he learned the art of hunting. He applied this knowledge so well that he eventually was recognized as superior, even to the Indians in both woodcraft and hun­ ting. Wickham could converse fluently in the Chippewa and Pottawattomie tongues and knew many of the deep-toned chants to which the Indians always danced. "While a very young lad he returned to the house one day and told his mother that a small abrasion on his leg pained him and said he thought a rattle snake had bitten him for he had seen a snake coiled up in a bird’s nest a short time before he felt pain. The bite of such a snake can be fatal. Fortunately, however, an Indian called at the cabin soon afterward. Mrs. Wickham showed the Indian the mark on John’s leg and John guided him to the bird's nest where the snake still lay coiled. "The Indian killed the snake, opened its jaws with a stick and extracted the sack con­ taining the venom. This he bound upon the wound which he had previously lanced with a flint. Then he dug a root which he steeped together with cranes-bill and other herbs and applied the resulting liquid to John's chest. The Indian "doctor" continued this treatment for several weeks, and Wickham became bet­ ter. His leg bloated up with the poison, and many weeks passed before he entirely recovered from lhe bite. Mrs. Wickham paid the "doctor" with bread and other provisions. "John's early experience with this snake was a valuable one. The rattle snake has a characteristic odor by which he was able ever afterwards to detect and avoid them, "Serpents of all kinds were abundant and always a menace to man and beast. One day while looking for berries near Huckleberry Lake in Carlton, he discovered a dozen rat­ tlers within a small space of ground. The snakes had been driven out of the moss by the rain. He remembers vividly the scene as he killed the hissing reptiles one after another. "Wickham learned to imitate the calls of wiki birds. By repeating the quavering note of wild turkeys he was able to entice them within easy range of his gun. Turkey shooting was a lame sport in the early days. He often saw flocks of more than 200 feeding on grasshop­ pers in the meadows. "When Wickham was 8 years old. his father had him stand guard near their buckwheat patch with an old flint-lock rifle to keep the turkeys from spoiling the crop. John often drove the birds out of the clearing only to find that during his absence more turkeys had come into the field from the opposite direction. "During his long years as a hunter. Wickham never killed a bear, though he often saw them. Timothy Longhead, a settler living within a mile of the county line, reported that a bear or bears had killed one of his oxen, a beast of considerable value to early settlers. John and some other boys went out to catch the animal and saw the spot where the ox had been killed. A terrible battle had evidently oc­ curred before the ox was killed. Bushes and saplings were beaten down, foliage was Otters played on the banks of the rivers. covered with bits of fur and hair and the ground was spattered with gore. The carcass of the ox was found terribly mutilated. "The boys rigged up a dead-fall trap and then waited in the woods during the night listening to the howling of wolves. Il was still pitch dark when the bear sprung the trap but the bait had been placed so far from the logs that the animal was not held securely. The boys were glad when it became light enough for them to make their way home. "Wolf hunting was one of Wickham’s most interesting studies. This animal is very shy and is not easily approached or captured in a trap. Wickham places no stock in the stories of deer being killed by wolves; he is rather in­ clined to believe that they are killed by white men. Wolves are so shy, he claimed, that they are not inclined to approach fresh blood, though they will howl near it. Experience has taught him the wolves even approach old bait with caution. A long time elapsed before he was able to devise a method of capturing these animals in traps. "Finally Wickham took advantage of the wolf's dislike of getting his feet wet and suc­ ceeded. He selected a place on the shore where there was a succession of stones. Beyond the last one he laced a concealed trip with a piece of bait on top of it. The wolf, smelling the bait, walked on the stones to keep his feet from getting wet and was caught in the trap. Even then the animal escaped if not securely caught. One wolf, captured in one of Mr. Wickham's traps gnawed its leg off and escaped. A three-legged wolf afterwards kill­ ed by Moses Durkee near Huckleberry Lake was supposed to be the same animal. "Trapping and fishing and bee hunting were also accomplishments in which Mr. Wickham excelled. Tbe catches of fish made in early days were immense, and if told as facts today, the ordinary person would laugh and call them first class fish yams. "There was no need of telling fish stories in the early days, for the size of the first often surprised the fishermen themselves. Common fish were caught in large numbers and only such fish as the sturgeon, which came up the Thomapple and Coldwater rivers, were con­ sidered worthy of special attention, except an occasional trip after Mack bass, pickerel, or muskelunge. The sturgeon that frequented these rivers often weighed as much as 150 pounds and were taken with spears or in racks placed across the stream. "Wickham fished in every river, creek and lake in the northern pan of Barry County and in the southern part of Kent County. He was an expert in spearing fish from a dugout in In­ dian fashion. Standing in the middle of the ticklish little craft he speared fish after fish until he had a boat load. Nor was it necessary to remain on lhe river long in order to get a full load. “Later, he used modem fishing tackle, with remarkable results, for he already knew the habits of all kinds of fish, and was able to get more of them than others who had fished for pleasure instead of food, as he had done in the early days. "There were no trout in the spring-water streams until after they were planted in recent years. It seems strange also when one con­ siders that even animals and certain kinds of birds emigrated westward with the settlers. The quail followed the settlers and so did the fox squirrels, the cotton-tails or rabbits and the skunks. "When Wickham was a boy there were large white rabbits m this county , but they quickly disappeared after the settlers came. The first time Wickham saw a cotton-tail he thought it was one of the young of the large white rabbits that had frequented the country years before. "Wild honey was one of the luxuries of pioneer life. Bees suarmed over the blossom covered meadows and stored their honey in hollow trees. Bee hunting was an art in itself. The bees were caught by capturing them on flowers in the fall. After a full meal on sweets, they were liberated and the keen-eyed hunter traced them to their hives in the trees. The bees were then stupefied with smoke, the tree cut down and opened, and the honey car­ ried off. "Once when Mrs. Wickham was straining a large amount of honey obtained in such a manner, the bees, attracted by the odor came into the house in such swarms that she was compelled to take her little daughter and run to the neighbors, leaving the bees in posses­ sion. The insects carried off what they could get until Wickham returned and closed the house against them. In lhe fall of 1858. the Wickhams gathered enough honey comb to make a barrel of strained honey. "Trappers caught otter and mink, paying almost no attention at all to muskrats, which bring high prices today (1910) in the fur market. The mink were trapped in their holes, dug out and captured. "Catching otter required great care and skill. It was here that the trapper brought into use his knowledge of woodcraft. The otter frequented the streams al places on the banks called slides. These animals were in the habit of pulling their legs up under their bodies and sliding on their abdomens down the bank into the water. Otter slides were worn smooth by frequent indulgences in these pleasures. "The animals were particularly afraid of men and avoided any spot where they could scent a human being. So. trappers in boats set traps in the water at the foot of the slides. They took care to throw water on the places where they had stepped or where their hands had touched. "While Wickham was recovering from an illness, he became impatient at confinement i.t the house, shouldered his rifle and started for the banks of the Coldwater to hunt for deer. Near the river bank he saw five otter playing about a large root and decided he might be able to capture a few of them by kicking them into insensibility before they could get away, as they cannot run fast. "Though he was still weak from his illness, he charged on the animals, firing as he went, dropping the largest one in the group. As he kicked at one of them, he lost his balance and fell. One of the otters turned on him as he lay on the ground. Wickham struck it on the nose with a piece of wood which lay within reach, and the animal dropped dead. He carried the animals home, but he was so weak from his exertion that his recovery was long delayed. "Being only a boy and knowing but little of prices, he sold the pelts to one of the fur traders in Hastings, who was notorious for taking advantage of trappers, receiving about one third of the value of the fur. "Wild ducks were very plentiful along the streams and lakes, and their capture was no occasion for special comment. Wickham kill­ ed only one wild goose during his entire career as a hunter. While hunting on the banks of the lake near Carlton Center, a flock of four geese flew down upon the water. He fired and brought down the leader. Deprived of their leader the three remaining fowl circl­ ed about the lake and finally flew away. The goose weighed 30 pounds "Mallard and butterbail ducks frequented the waters of this county during the summer and winter, when they stayed about the open places in the frozen streams. "From the time when he was given his first gun. Wickham was an expert marksman. His first gun was a flint lock. His next a "pill­ gun," which was fired with a percussion pill placed in the breech. Wickham’s favorite weapon was a rifle with a double-barreled revolving breech. He also possessed a long single-barreled rifle and later a repeating ri­ fle. During lhe Civil War he carried a musket. "Wickham attended the old time turkey and chicken shoots, which were annual amusements among the pioneers. He was able in these competitive matches to obtain a large share of the birds, picking them off at distances varying up to 80 rods. "At one time he walked 15 miles through the snow to attend a shoot at the Oak Grbve House kept by Peter McNaughton, near Caledonia, and returned home with two turkeys and $8 in cash as the net proceeds of his trip. (To be continued next week) Do your part to BEAT the Recession! BUY...“Made in the USA”...and BUY from a Barry County business! J-Ad Graphics The public is cordially invited to attend the ... of ... Hastings Mutual Insurance Company 404 E. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan ... on ... Friday, May 21, 1993 We will be pleased to have you as our guest for a tour of our expanded facilities and for refreshments. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20. 1993 300 Hastings students learn health safety Three hundred energetic third graders from the Hastings School District packed their lunches and headed down to Fish Hatchery Park last Thursday to participate in the annual Children's Health and Awareness Fair. The fair is sponsored by Pennock Hospital. Students were able to get a close-up view of an ambulance, fire engine, police car, members of tbe Barry County Sheriffs underwater team, the Barry County Sheriffs Posse, and many others. The health fair lasted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair focused children's attention on health care issues, according to Mike Huver of Pennock. Students learned about personal safety, fire safety, boating safety, fitness and nutrition, dental hygiene, scat bell safely, and many other health-related issues. Especially popular with the children every year, he said, is the arrival of the Butterworth Hospital Aero Med helicopter. "It's a marvelous thing.” Huver said of the fair. "The kids have a good time." The flight crew of the Butterworth Aero Med helicopter answers questions from Sue Ressner's third graders at Northeastern. Legal Notices Default hot occurred tn the condition* of o mor19090 mode by Frank Joseph Rich ond Mcw|ori* Moore Rich hutbond ond wife, mortgagor*. to State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan bonking cor­ poralton mortgagee, dated November 8. 1W1. recorded in the Office of Register of Deed* for Barry County, on December 3. 1991. in liber 528. Page 133. Because of said default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. A* of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal, interest at the rate of 12% per annum ond expense* on said mortgage the sum of SI2. 453.92. No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor tgoge. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of solo contained in said mortgage, ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ pense*. including attorneys' foes allowed by law. and all tower ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by solo of the mortgaged promises at public solo to the highest bidder at the North door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Michigan on June 10. 1993. at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Baltimore. Borry Coun­ ty. Michigan, ond ore described as follows: The Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 Z4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Rango 8 West EXCEPT: A parcel of land described as com­ mencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. thence Eost 398 5 feet thence south 326.3 feet, thence West 398.5 feet, thence 326.3 feet to the place of beginning. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sole. Dated: April 29. 1993 By: STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA MIKA MEYERS BECKETT 8 JONES Attorney* for Mortgagee By Mark A. Kehoe Suite 700. 200 Ottawa NW Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616) 459-3200 (6-3) Default having been made in the condition* of a certain mortgoge executed by John R. Rener. a single mon of 17963 Sierra Hwy f0. Canyon Coun­ try. California. 91351. Mortgagor, to the Eaton Federal Savings Bank, of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, a corporation organized under the laws of the United State*. Mortgagee, dated February 20. 1991 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County Michigan, on February 22. 1991 in liber 512. Pages 109. 110 and 111. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo on April 29. 1993, for principal, interest, late charge* and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Nine ond 92/100 Dollars (822.309.92). and said Mortgagee having elected to declare all sum* secured by said Mortgage immediately duo ond payable because of the several defaults ol the Mortgagor and no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ond th* statute in such case mode and pro vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of th* premises th*r*in described. or so much thereof os may be necessary at public auction to the highest bidder, at the East door ol the Cour­ thouse at 220 West State Street. Hasting*. Michigan. 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. June 3. 1993. at 2 00 o clock local time in the after­ noon of said day. and said premise* will be sold to poy th* amount th*n du* on said Mortgage, together with Ten (10%) percent per annum in­ terest legal cost*, attorney fees and also any taxes, insurance premium* ond any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned Mortgagee which it deemed necessary to pay to protect it* in­ terest in the premises which said premise* ar* described in said Mortgoge as follows to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest I /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North Rang* 7 W*sf. Mop I* Grov* Township. Borry County Michigan described os: commencing at th* Southeast corner of th* W*st 97 ond 1 3 acre* of th* Southwest 1 4 of said Sec­ tion 21. thence West in th* center of highway 415 feet for th* place of beginning, thence North 300 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 300 feet, thence Eost in th* center of th* highway 200 feet to th* place of beginning. Also a parcel of land in th* Southwest I Z4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West described as. Commencing at th* Southeast corner of th* West 97 and 1 3 acre* of th* Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 21. thenc* West in the center of highway 415 feet, thence North 300 feet for th* place of beginning, thence North 39 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 39 feet, thence Eost 200 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) month* from the time of such sole. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bonk 236 South Cochran Avenu* Charlotte Michigan 48813 Dated April 29 1993 (5/27) Hastings dentist Daniel Gole leads Diana Johnston's Central Elementary class in a game designed to teach good dental hygiene. Students in Shannon Swanson's class at Northeastern learn the duties of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse from posse member Lloyd Shepard. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1993-94 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 9, 1993, at 7:00 p.m., at 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1993-94 budget under Act No. 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (2d Extra Session), as amended, and to consider the levying in 1993 of an additional pro­ posed millage rate of .0358 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982, as amended. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1993-94 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1993-94 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the School District's Business Office, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan. The Board of Education has complete authority to establish that 1.2312 mills be levied in 1993 from its present authorized millage rate. The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1993 above what would be permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, as amended by three percent (3.00%). If the proposed addi­ tional millage rate is not approved, revenues for operating pur­ posed from ad valorem property tax levies in 1993 would increase by one and eighty-two hundredths percent (1.82%) from the 1992 tax levies. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district’s proposed 1993-94 budgets and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not more than ten (10) days follow­ ing the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage r te. The date and location the Board of Education plans to vote on the proposed resolution will be announced at the public hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Barry Intermediate School District. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary May 17, 1993 ______________ Hilary Appleby (standing) and Maria Stampfief, third graders at Northeastern Elementary, discover what life would be like in a wheelchair. Warring ambulance services make final property exchange A dispute over property claimed by both tbe Lakewood Ambulance Service, originally tbe Lake Odessa Volunteer Ambulance Service, and the Village of Lake Odessa ended Friday after a nearly two-year lawsuit. Lake Odessa volunteers filed a lawsuit against the village on June 21. 1991. claiming rights of ownership of certain equipment and property used in the operation of tbe one-time Lake Odessa volunteer service. They claimed the equipment had been donated to the volunteer service. When the village made a decision to bring in a unit from the Rockford/Lowell Ambulance to upgrade the ambulance service to advanced life support level, the volunteers formed their own service, now based in lhe Woodland Township Fire Bam. A settlement was reached by both ambulance services April 19. providing for division of certain equipment and property between the Village of Lake Odessa and the Lake Odessa Volunteers, Inc. The agreement provided for release of all claims of each of the parties against the other, now and in the future. Lake Odessa Village Manager John French and Greg Smith of Smith Brothers Law Office of Grand Ledge, attorney for the village, met Friday with Lakewood Community Ambulance Service Director Betty Begerow and the volunteers* lawyer. Paula Reeves of Reeves and Fried Attomeys-At-Law. Lansing, in the parking lot of the Lake Odessa Community Building for lhe exchange. According to a press release issued by lhe village, the parties anticipate that the settlement will remove any cloud that hovers over tbe competing ambulance services which now serve the areas previously covered by the Lake Odessa Volunteer Ambulance Service. In arriving at lhe settlement, the panics considered the significant sums of money that would be spent in litigation, together with the uncertain outcome, as balanced against the needs to provide quality emergency medical service for the public. The two services said they agreed that duty to the public comes first and any savings that could be used by either of lhe groups by ending the suit would be better spent for providing emergency medical services to the community. Village sources said they hope that tbe settlement will create a new spirit of cooperation in providing the best emergency services available to the people of the community. Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20, 1993 — Page 11 Pleasantview elementary has fun activity day Bummer. A cast on your leg on fun day. BIG bummer. Combining fun and exercise suits Pleasantview Elementary kids just fine as they throw themselves whole heartedly into all of the games on "fun" day. The balloon toss is fun for some, wet for others. The spectators encourage the contestants to stomp on their opponents balloons. The girts are the only two left from the whole group who still have balloons full of air. Legal Notices RsbmIm’ SeMfon BAfeW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMttSMMERS Moy 11. 1993 a1 9:30 a.m. Tho rogulor session of the Barry County Board of Commissioners wot colled lo order on Moy 11. 1993, of 9:30 o.m. by Choirman Moore. Roll call wot taken. Present: James; Newman; Rodant; Bozo; Wenger; Moore. Fuhr; ond Doster. None wore absent. Moved by Bozo, support by Wenger to amend the Barry County Animal Control Ordinance, lost amended in June of 1992 os follows: Article 11(h) — Definitions to change more than three (3) dogs to throe (3) or more dogs ond to delete the phrase "or os otherwise defined in ony applicable County or Township or local zoning or­ dinance or health, safety or welfare ordinance." Article III. Section 3(c) — Duties to require that notice to owners of animals which con be iden­ tified bo mode in writing. Article IV. Section 9(a) — regarding kennel licenses, change "shall" to "may". Article VII, Section I — Loss or Damage to reinstate a phrase left out in the Juno of 1992 amendment as follows: The Animal Control Of­ ficer shall at once examine the place whore the alleged damage ond delete "the animal." Article IX. Section 2 — to odd "provided, however, the Animal Control Officer, his deputies or assistants, shall not make the actual arrest of any person in violation of this Ordinance or State low." Article XII. Section I — Treasurer's Records to change June 15 to April 1. Article XII. Section III — to odd phrase deleted in the June of 1992 amendment as follows: "it shall state the place whore the business is conducted. The record." Roll coll vote taken. Yeos. Wenger. Rodant. Bozo. James; Mooro; Fuhr; Doster, and Newman. Noys: None. Motion carried. Orvin H. Moore. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners State of Michigan County of Barry I. Miriam E. White. Deputy Clerk for the County of Barry, do hereby certify that the foregoing is o true and complete oxcorpt of the official pro­ ceedings of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners. during proceedings he'd in the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 on Moy II. 1993. Miriam E. White, Deputy Clerk (5/20) Running through a hoop is hard work, requiring coordination and timing. Good job, guys. Snow or no snow, a sled ride was part of the fun for the Pleasantview children. Nothing but air. First shot and this young man sinks it. 0RDCRT0 ANtWKR Cose No. 88-322-DM JUDITH ANN RIDER. Plaintiff. This game requires the kids to take the groceries out of the box and pack them into a bag as fast as they can, run around a pole and run back to their team mates to do it all over again. This young lady has the job under control. She is returning her bag of groceries to one of her teammates for them to fill. For All Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY Bubble blowing from gum as an art form has a ways to go. but these Pleasantview youngsters are working on their form. 128 W. Mill Street, Hittings (616) 945-9566 Representing Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company IVr re only silent until you need ui Steven Gary Rider. Defendant At a session of said Court held in the Cour­ thouse. Barry County. Michigan, on the 4th day of Moy. 1993. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Court Judge. On the 26th day of March. 1993. a motion was fil­ ed by Steven Gory Rider. Defendant, against Judith Ann Rider. Plaintiff, in this Court to amend Judgment of Divorce ond grant Defendant the equity of redemption to land legally described as follows: Commencing 43 rods South of the Northwest cor­ ner of Section 23. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West, to the place of beginning, thence East 10 Rods; thence South 5 rods; thence West 10 rods; thence North 5 rods to the place of beginning. Village of Woodland. County of Barry. State of Michigan; IT FURTHER APPEARING that the whereabouts of Plaintiff is unknown ond service of process should be mode by publication herein. IT IS HEREBY ORDRED that Plaintiff. Judith Ann Rider, address unknown, shall file an answer in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan. 49056. or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of June 1993. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such Plaintiff for the relief demanded in the motion filed in this Court. Richord M. Shuster Circuit Court Judge Prepared by: Bruce A. Lincoln (P32416) Attorney for Defendant 932 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 (616)374-8816 (5/20) PUBLIC NOTICE The annual report of the Hastings Rotary Scholarship Fund is available for inspection, at the address noted below, during normal business hours, by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of this notice of its availability. The Hastings Rotary Scholarship Fund c/o Hastings City Bank Trust Dept. 150 West Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 The pnncipal manager Is Hastings City Bank. Trustee �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20. 1993 Woodland News Lakewood Veterinary Clinic held an open house Saturday afternoon to show their iy Catherine Lucas clientele the newly remodeled and expanded facilities. A new wing has been added by Den­ nis Pepper of Clarksville. It includes another waiting room so that cats and dogs now have separated areas. New surgery, recovery and bathing spaces have been added, and the lab and surgery work now will not have to be done in the same room. The open house included home-made cookies and punch, a drawing for cal and dog door prizes, and a contest • > name the most common name for pets, either cats or dogs, in the clinic computer. Both Dr. Douglas Hoort and Dr. Margaret Newman (Peggy Hoort) were surprised to find that the most popular name for cats and dogs in the Lakewood area is “Bear. \ There were 84 animals in the computer with that name, and 83 were named “Lady.” Nathanial, Jane and Brenda. Jane’s husband Vem and all the Hoort and Stalter kids helped with the open house. Rex and Alice Pennington and the exchange student spending the year at their home. Sonja Uzellec from Belgrade, Yugoslavia, were special guests of the Woodland Lions Club last week. Uzellec spoke to the group about her coun­ try, its history and the problems it is having now. Uzellec came to Michigan in August last year and will return home in June. She is 17 years old and a junior at Lakewood High School this year. She spoke of the many religions in Yugoslavia, including Catholic, Greek and Russian Orthodox and Islam. She said the on­ Election Notice To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is Hereby Given that a SPECIAL ELECTION will be held in the COUNTY OF BARRY and the State of Michigan, on Wednesday, June 2,1993 For the purpose of voting on the following proposal to amend the Constitution of the State of Michigan PROPOSAL A A propsoal to limit annual increases in all property tax assessments, reduce maximum school operating taxes, increase the state sales and use tax rates from 4% to 6%, constitutionally dedicate funds for local schools and set a per-pupil funding guarantee. Should this Proposal be adopted? DENA A. MILLER ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (616) 758-3410 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 Lacey Road Dowling, Ml 49050 Phone (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9752 Evart Road Nashville, Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-1859 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP. CLERK 2570 Osborne Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone (616) 671-5653 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 Wildwood Road Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-5990 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone (616) 623-2664 JUNIA JARVIE CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 1954 Price Rd., Box 715 Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-0830 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2561 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 885 River Road Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-9690 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. Main St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 SHIRLEY R. CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S. Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (Home) (616) 945-5722 (Office) (616) 948-2464 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S. Main Woodland, Ml 48897 Phone (616) 367-4915 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Parmalee Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9091 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-2468 Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for Special Elec­ tion by mail, submit application from your local Clerk no later than May 29, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. June 1,1993, 4:00 p.m. Electors qualified to obtain an absent voter ballot for Special Election may vote in Clerk’s office. ly differences between Greek and Russian Or­ thodox is the dates on which they celebrate Christmas and New Year’s. During the Lions Club business meeting. Clyde Shoemaker announced that Sarah Dingerson and George Johnson have been selected for lhe 1993 Lions Club scholarships. These will be awarded in June. Cliff Mattson who just returned from spen­ ding the winter in Lakeland. Fla.. volunteered to give the Woodland library summer reading program 30 ice cream cones as reading incen­ tives for the children. Monday evening Zion Lutheran Church Women held their annual mother-child ban­ quet. The dinner was a potluck. Fresh daf­ fodils and other spring blooms decorated the tables. They were arranged by Betty Hynes and Alice Morrow. Afterward, the large group moved into the sanctuary, where Phyllis Baitinger welcomed the crowd. Esther McDiarmid welcomed the daughters and sons with a tribute to daughters of Robert F. Campbell. A skit about mother’s many jobs was done by Nikki and Katie Pressnel. Sheldon Rhodes, who is the daughter of Puppet Prospectors from Nashville, entertain­ ed the group with a magic act. He had Yolan­ da Ketchum come up and help him. She wore a butterfly cape and helped him conjure up a big butterfly. Later in his performance, he had Nikki Engle help him conjure a rabbit out of his box. Darlene Niethamer closed the program with two songs, “Find Us Faithful” and “Grace and Peace.” Later lhe same week, the Lakewood United Methodist Women held a mother-daughter banquet. The large fellowship hall at the church had tobies set for 250 people and very few chairs were empty. There were several babies held by mothers and grandmothers, so the total attendance was at least 260 persons, not counting the men of Lhe church who serv­ ed drinks, ham and baked potatoes. The vegetables, salads and desserts were potluck. After everyone had overeaten seriously, the group moved into the sanctuary for a program prepared by the church youth clown and pup­ petry group known as “The Living Stones.” They have performed this program previously at the Mulliken United Methodist Church. The show included both puppet and clown acts with the clown family having a great deal of difficulty building a home until they asked help from God, after which the structure went together smoothly and stayed standing. The “Living Stones’* are taught and directed by John Waite, pastoral assistant at the church. Sarah Smith played “Amazing Grace” as a flute solo accompanied by her mother, Kathy. Members of the Woodland Woman's Study Club wore hats to the May meeting, which was held at Kilpatrick Church. Mardella Bates entertained with piano music, and she had re­ quested they do so. She brought Elizabeth Richards to judge a hat parade. Orpha Enz won first prize for her basket decorated with grapes and other fruit. Alice Morrow won second prize with a red sport hat decorated with fish lures and other sports trinkets. The prizes were sculptures made from cac­ tus wood by Mardella Bates. Bates entertained with different types of music that make her think of spring, including "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy. Later in the program the ladies had a sing-a­ long, with Mardelle playing their favorite songs. It was announced the same officers will continue next year: Alice Morrow, president: Edna Crothers. vice president; Virginia Crockford, secretary and Annemarie Othmer. treasurer. Refreshments were served in the basement with Hildred Chase and Annemarie Othmer as hostesses. The June meeting will be a picnic on Marge Vroman’s deck if she is well enough to have the group by that time. Shelley Hudson, head librarian at the Lake Odessa Community Library, spoke to the lake Odessa Area Historical Society at the May 13 general membership meeting. The meeting was held in the dining room at Lake Manor. Harold and Nel) Stannard are back in Woodland after spending the winter at their home in Cathedral City in the California desert. Nell attended the Zion Lutheran mother-child banquet last week. Mary Murdock Smith (Mrs. Clyde Smith) had surgery on her neck around Easter and is still wearing a brace. Lisa Ketchum, daughter of Clyde an Mary Smith, received a master?, degree in social work from Grand Valley State University May I. Lisa graduated from Lakewood High School in 1984 A summer reading program has been plann- Hartzlers* Charters and Tours, Inc. T620 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa bT (616) 374-8169 or 1-800-654-8738 1993 BRANSON TOURS SEPTEMBER 8-14 Includes transportation. 6 nights lodging. 6 shows Shoji Tabuchi. Jim Stafford. Bobby Vinton. Box Car Willie. Mickey Gilley. Ozark Morning Show Silver Dollar City. Tour of Branson area and Eureka Springs. The Great Passion Play. Union Station in St. Louis. Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage. 5 meals. 5564.00 - Double occupancy per person OCTOBER 18-23 Includes transportation. 5 nights lodging. 6 shows Shoji Tabuchi. Ray Stevens. Mel Tillis. Grand Palace. 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After children have read and been able to report on a re­ quired number of pages or books, depending on their grade level, they will receive a coupon for an ice cream cone at the Woodland Centre, donated by Cliff Mattson for the program. Each week an adult will read to the children. Edna Crothers will read June 3. July I and August 5. Virginia Crockford will red June 10. July 8 and Aug. 12. Wilma Town­ send will read June 17. July 15 and Aug. 19. Doris Flessner will read June 24. July 22 and Aug. 26. Catherine Lucas will read July 29. At the end of the summer, there will be special prizes for the child in each grade group who has read the most. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary Society had a large crowd last week. DeWitt Baker and the Rev. Jim Huffman from Hun­ tington. Ind., were special guests of Kennard Schaibly. Marie Fisher and Fredia Cox served as hostesses due to the sudden and unexpected death of Betty McCurdy earlier in the month. The meat was barbecued meat balls. The Missionary Society holds a dinner open to the public at noon the second Wednesday of each month year around. Jim and Cathy Eckman from the Sacramen­ to. Calif., area spent two and a half weeks with his parents. Don and Adie Eckman at their home on Barnum Road. They were join­ ed by Jane. Darcy and Madison Howard, also from Sacramento, the last 10 days of their visit. They spent lots of time sightseeing while they were here. On Mother’s Day 64 members of the Had­ dix family honored Ethel Haddix at a dinner at the home of Don and Adie Eckman. Ten more Haddix descendents joined them after dinner to honor the 91-year-old Ethel. Don's sister and brother-in-law. Jerry and Jean Sullivan of Royal Oak were also guests for the dinner and afternoon. Ethel Haddix also was honored at the Lakewood United Methodist mother-daughter banquet for having the most granddaughters. She was not sure how many granddaughters she does have, but she has 86 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Jan Yonkers said the 60 Schezewan pheasants released at tbe Yonkers Farm on Brown Road in Woodland Township in April seem to be thriving. She and Jerry and the children hear lots of pheasant calling and they have found evidence of only two birds not sur­ viving thus far. This is the only place in either Woodland or Carlton townships where the new birds were released so the Michigan Department of Natural Resources can tell later how far they spread naturally. Chad Farles. son of Charles and Crystle Farlee, who live on Coats Grove Road, now is working at both A and L quick Stop and Hamlin’s Quick Stop in Lake Odessa. Later this month he plans to fly to Ottawa. Canada, to attend the wedding of Greg Wildey. After he returns from Ontario, he will fly to New Mexico, where he will manage the din­ ing room at Philmont Boy Scout Camp for three months. He will return in late August, in time to start back to Western Michigan University, where he attended last fall and winter terms. Chad is an Eagle Scout and has spent many summers working in various categories at Boy Scouts of America camps after spending his own boyhood summers at them. He is a graduate of Lakewood High School. New books at the library include an updated copy of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations. “I’ll Be Seeing You" by Mary Higgins Clark and "J Is For Justice” by Sue Grafton. Jeff MacKenzie graduated from Wayne Stole Law School with a juris doctor degree Sunday afternoon. Doug. Judy Greg and Yvonne MacKenzie-Lynn attended the graduation at lhe Scottish Rite Temple in downtown Detroit and a reception that follow­ ed in the Fountain Ball Room of that building. MacKenzie is a graduate of Lakewood High School and Michigan State University. He plans to take the bar examination in July. Alumni Board meets Sunday The Hastings High School Alumni Board will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 23. Legion plans Memorial Day The Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 is planning the Hastings Memorial Day parade and ceremony again this year. The parade will step off from the comer of Boltwood and State streets at 10:30 a.m. Monday. May 31. The route will follow State Street west to the courthouse, where it will pause while wreaths are placed on the Vietnam and Saudi Arabia Memorial monuments and a wreath is placed in honor of the POW/MIAs. A salute will be fired by the rifle squad. The parade then will go to North Broad­ way; travel nor Ji to Tyden Park, where a wreath will be placed at the foot of the Civil War monument: then north onto the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River to honor the veterans who served in and on the seas. A salute will be fired at this point. The parade, then will travel to Riverside Cemetery down the avenue of flags. Memorial ceremonies will be held. Then the final wreath will be placed on the grave of the most recent veteran to be buried in Riverside Cemetery. Anyone who wishes to join in the parade is invited to do so. Scouts, bands and floats are an important pan of this parade. Legion Of­ ficials said. For more information, call the Laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 at 945-4973. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20, 1993 — Page 13 Ernest and Barbara Strong Sharon and Tom Maurer Three long-time teachers to retire from Hastings schools Lake Odessa News By Elaine Garlock The Art Train will be in Lake Odessa the rest of this week (May 19-23) on lhe siding of the Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator. The coaches were hauled here courtesy of CSX Railway. Guides were invited for orientation Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon, with a tour for guides on Wednesday evening. "The Romance of Transportation" is the theme of this year's exhibits. School children will be touring the exhibit during school hours. John Wilcox, a 1992 graduate of Lakewotxl High School, recently has completed his recruit training and has earned the rank of U.S. Marine Pfc. The Community Garage Sale planned by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday. June 5. Those who wish to host sales on their own premises are asked to register in advance so their site can be marked on the free maps that arc distributed. Others may be assigned a site downtown. Non-profit groups are encouraaged to hold bake sales in the downtown area. Former residents on Russell Road. David and Joanne Umlor. now of Eric, observed their silver wedding anniversary May 10. They also had been residents of Conklin before living here. Their children are An­ drew. Dorothy. Peter. Nicholas Umlor and Ronald and Laura Looks and Nathan and Connie Wright. The Lakewood News carried a story of the spring sale of exotic animals at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction on Tupper Lake road just west of the village limits. This is one of the sales that requires an admission price. There are many llamas, birds, prairie dogs, rabbits, fowls, yaks and kangaroos. The 21st Century Parade in Lansing brought large crowds downtown to see it stretch for two miles. Fifteen mothers who had been bom before the turn of the century were invited from among the applicants to ride. One of those was Mrs. Grover (Reva) Cook. 96. of Lake Odessa. Among her many grandchildren are Dennis. Jack and Larry Cook, who are sons of her late son. Robert Cook. Another of the nearly centenarians was Mrs. Charles (Emma) Hull who lives on the United Brethren Campgrounds near Carson City. She turned 99 the day before the parade. Mrs. Hull is the widow of former United Brethren pastor the Rev. Charles Hull. Patti Jo Allis was honored at a graduation reception Sunday afternoon at Cunningham's Acre upon her graduation from Huntington College (Ind.). Among the guests were her aunt and uncle Phyllis and Stanley Kurtz of Webberville, her cousin. Cheryl, also of Webberville, and Cheryl’s two sons. The Kurtz party also made a stop at the home of Stanley's cousin before returning home. Infant Will Morse of Richland was baptized Sunday at Gull Lake United Methodist Church. His parents entertained several fami­ ly members for a noon meal following the ear­ ly service. Among them were his Garlock and Morse grandparents, his great-grandparents. Dr. Robert Somers of Payne Lake. Clarence and Josephine Morse of Bellevue, aunts and uncles, including Patty Knorr and children of Shelbyville and others. This was the first oc­ casion for the four generations of Morse males to be assembled. It also was picture tak­ ing time for another set of four generations, with Dr. Somers. Jean Morse. Michael Morse and baby Will Shelley Hudson, librarian of the Lake Odessa Community Library. delighted her au­ dience at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last week Thursday with her account in imaginary visits to 10 libraries from ancient to modem times — from one housing clay tables to others with papyrus, parchment, cuneiform and paper with illumination and others printed from movable type. Board members provided refreshments. Directors re-elected were John Waite and Richard Heaven. New on the board will be Lynda Cobb. The board then will elect of­ ficers for 1993-94 from their ranks. The next society meeting will be in September with a banquet to celebrate its 25th anniversary. In the meantime. Depot Day will be celebrated on the last Saturday of July with a big tent, ice cream, balloon ascension and other events. Steve Snuske of Flint came to Lake Odessa last week Friday m search of genealogy infor­ mation. At Lakeside Cemtery he was able to find on the Sickles family lot the comer of a marker long buried. He dug it out and found that it was that of his Ancestor. George Sickles, for whom the cemetery office had no record. Mr. Sickles was truly one of Odessa Township's early pioneers. Early maps state that he settled at Odessa Center on the Clinton Trail in 1850. He and others in his family were postmasters for the South Cass at that site after the post office of that name was relocated from the Bonanza area. Snuske then went to Clarksville and was directed to Loren Mote, who escorted him to the Campbell Cemetery of the Old German Baptist Brethren on Vedder Road. Back at the library he was elated lo disover that a book has been published by Carmen Stambaugh of North Manchester. Ind., giving the history and family stories from that church. In it arc listed records of his Hulliberger and Mote ancestors. His visit to Lake Odessa was in­ deed fruitful. Concrete was poured last week for sidewalk at the Page Memorial Building to replace walks, which had to be broken and removed during the construction period. Dogwood, flowering crab, lilacs, forsythia and late tulips are in bloom. USA Today for Sunday, May 16. had on its question and answer page about celebrities a query from a reader about Christiane Amanpour. The answer was very accurate about her background. It relates that she wears a bullet­ proof vest as she does her reporting from the former Yugoslovakia. Her British mother has Lake Odessa relatives. Her Iranian uncle was a doctor and a friend of the Shah. When the Shah was overturned, the uncle was assassinated. Christiane attended lhe Univer­ sity of Rhode Island to study journalism and telecommunications. She began with CNN as a volunteer and was assigned the task of typ­ ing the words tha* appear at the bottom of one’s television screen. She broadcast overseas from Atlanta for some years before doing freelance reporting from New York. Later she became more well known for her work during Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. A Sunday sports page story about the *wobuck rule for archery hunters had several quotes from bow enthusiast Millard Holton. He is the husband of the former Phyllis Hecht, who grew up on Carlton Township’s Brown Road. It’s reunion time again. The Fighting 69th Infantry Division of World War II is having its 46th Aug 8-15 in Rochester. N.Y. The man lo contact is Jack Duffy at (716) 271-4194. Charles Rathhcin at 1441 Knollwood in Lansing. 48906 is wondering if there are any former CCC men of Company 682 who spent their service time at Cadillac and Mio. He would like to make contact with them. In Central Michigan University’s most re­ cent posted list of December graduates. James Hafke and Deborah Lake of Lake Odessa are given, as is Tom McMillen of Nashville. Delos and Sue Johnson are the happy grand­ parents of Deanna Michelle, who was bom on May 13 weighing 7 lbs. 14 ounces to Mark and Jeanne Johnson of Lake City. Brother Craig who is 3 also welcomed the new baby. Deanna is the fourth grandchild and the first granddaughter for lhe Johnsons. Elizabeth VanLaanen is a recent spring graduate of Michigan State University. J-Ad Graphics News Service Three teachers who have shaped minds and attitudes in the Hastings Area School Sys­ tem for a total of 80 years will retire at lhe end of the school year. Retiring are Thomas Maurer, Ernest Strong and Mary VanderMolen. Thomas Maurer, who has 31 years experi­ ence in Hastings, originally came from Nashville, began teaching here in 1962, after graduating from Michigan State University and a short stint in Bedford Township. He taught both junior and high school math for two years before his assignment was changed to algebra and geometry. Dur­ ing the 1970s, Maurer was also department chair of the secondary math department. "Over the years, Tom has earned lhe re­ spect of his students and colleagues and gained a reputation as an excellent mathe­ matics teacher. He has taught the college level courses, including pre-calculus, and his students have done well as they have taken advanced mathematics courses in college,” said Board of Education Trustee Larry Hay­ wood. "The mutual respect between Tom and his students was always evident in a classroom atmosphere for learning and contributed greatly to the students' success. Tom always has been studcnt-orienied, helping whenever asked to do such things as supervise dances and take tickets at football games," Hay­ wood said. Maurer is credited with being a positive influence on the staff al the high school over lhe years, being eager to debate any issue and in the process, make people think, Haywood continued. "Tom has even been known lo change his position for the sake of discussion," he arfrlrtt Maurer will concentrate on projects around lhe home during his retirement. Ernest Strong has 33 years in education, 28 of them spent in Hastings. He graduated from Wayland High, attended the University of Toledo and Albion College, and received his graduate degree from Western Michigan University in 1965. Starting his leaching career in Wayland in 1960, he taught at the middle school level for four years. Another year was spent at Lake Orion before coming to Hastings in 1965. During Strong's first five years in Hast­ ings. be taught ninth grade orientation be­ OPEN HOUSE 620 North Softwood Homo Warranty Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. 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He received her undergraduate degree from West­ ern Michigan Univenily in 1972 and her master s degree from Michigan Stale Univer­ was also director of lhe driver education pro­ gram for 11 years. "Ernie also has had several extra duty as­ signments over the years. His coaching ex­ perience includes head wrestling coach, head boy's basketball and head girl's basketball coach, and in recent years, Ernie has handled tbe official score book and announcing at boy's basketball games." said Secretary Pat Endsley. "Ernie has been a friendly, out-going sity in 1982. During her teaching career, VanderMolen has taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grades at Pleasantview Elementary before coming to the middle school in 1987. teacher with a positive attitude toward young people. He has had excellent rapport with students and staff members as well as with parents, and has maintained a comfortable interpersonal relationship with all students. Ernie is sensitive to student needs and has provided many opportunities for students to succeed," Endsley said. Mary VanderMolen, who has taught in Hastings for 21 yean, started with a prrttime position teaching sixth grade, and re­ turned to lhe sixth grade in 1987. A graduate of Cedar Lake Academy, she "Mary always has been sensitive to tbe needs of her students and has tried to get to know them well. Her classroom atmosphere is learning-centered, neat and well orga­ nized." said Trustee Robert Casey. "Enthusiasm, a sense of humor, positive attitude, and sincerity are all qualities that Mary possesses and that have made her a successful teacher. Mary has maintained ex­ cellent rapport with her colleagues and her self-confident, pleasant manner made stu­ dents feel at ease....she was just good for kids!" said Trustee Robert Casey. "We are going to miss Mary, but under­ stand her desire to retire and spend lime with her husband. Mary's fellow staff members and lhe Board of Education wish her a long and happy retirement," be said. Local man wins hospital trustee of the year award James Coleman of Hastings has been honored by the Hospital Council of West Michigan as the 1993 Trustee of the Year. Coleman has been a member of Pennock Hospital's Board of Trustees since 1970 and has served as its chairman for the last 13 yean. The council said Coleman "has helped the hospital grow into an increasingly efficient operation with a well-balanced mix of specialty and primary care providers. "Tbe dramatic growth of what was once known as a 'small' hospital is laregly lhe work of Coleman, an insurance executive whose leadership style is an effective mix of wit, insight, perserverance and dedication.” Dr. Jack Derics of Holland Community Hospital was presented with the Distinguished Service in Health Care award. Both awards were presented last Thursday at the Hospital Council's annual meeting at the Grand Rapids Hilton. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1993-94 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 7,1993, at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School System will hold a joint public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 1993-94 budget and to consider the levying in 1993 of an additional propos­ ed millage rate of 4.1266 mills for operating purposes pur­ suant to Act 5, Public Act of Michigan, 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1993-94 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Michigan. The additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 36.4657 mills already authoriz­ ed by Hastings Area School District's residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 36.4657 mills be levied in 1993 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would in­ crease revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem pro­ perty taxes levied in 1993 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 12.7603%, however this increase in revenues would be offset by a like reduction in state aid, Section 21(1). If the additional proposed millage rate is not approved, the school district's revenue for the 1993-94 fiscal year will be 4.48 percent (4.48%) higher than the school district’s revenue for the immediately preceding fiscal year, however this increase in revenue would be partially offset by a 2.56% reduction in state aid, Section 21(1). The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school system's proposed budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not more than ten (10) days after the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate, and adopt its 1993-94 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 20. 1993 Panthers whip Mattawan to go 9-0 in boys' track The Delton boys' track team got back into the 100-point column Monday night again after a one-meet hiatus. The Panthers beat Mattawan 106-31 to run their season dual meet record to 9-0. They had beaten Battle Creek Pennfield 93­ 44 the previous Wednesday, one of the few limes this season they had scored fewer than 100 points. Meanwhile, coach Fred Pessell's group was closing in on a third straight undefeated dual meet season in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The only hurdle left was a dual meet Wednesday night against Kalamazoo Christian. 'We've been pointing to that (a third straight unbeaten season)." said Pessell. "Now we re getting the guys tuned up for re­ gional at Stevensville l-akeshore Saturday. " On Monday night, it was pretty much the same story as in other meets this spring. The Panthers dominated nearly every phase. Winners of two individual events were Roftic Ferris in the shot put (48 feet, six ■inches) and discus (152-2), Dave Skinner in the 110-meter high hurdles (14.9 seconds) and 300-meter intermediate hurdles i:42.2). Antonio Uccaga in the 1600 meters (4:52.9) and 3200 meters (10:30) and Don Ash in the 100-mcter dash (:l 1.6) and 200 meters (:23.8). Winning once in individual events were Steve Leppard in the 800 meters (2:12). Doug Tigchelaar in the high jump (6-2). and Brian Smith in the pole vault (12-0). All four Delton relay units won again. They included: • Jay Annen. Jeff Taylor. Liceaga and Leppard in the 3200 relay. 9:07. • Ben Skinner. Dave Atkinson, I^ppard and Annen in the 1600 relay. 3:43.6. • Ryan Dawe. Tigchelaar. Dave Skinner and Ash in the 400 relay. :46.4. • Josh Goebel, Dave Skinner. Tigchelaar and Ash in the 800 relay. 1:36.5. Delton girls' tracksters beat Mattawan, 110-18 Hastings catcher Vai Blair comes up from her crouch, ready lo throw to a base. Blair has been one of lhe best clutch hitters The Delton girls' track team blasted Mattawan 110-18 Monday night to set up a showdown Wednesday night between the Panthers and another league unbeaten. Kalamazoo Christian. Kristin Harrington won two individual events and ran a leg in two winning relays. She took the 100-me ter high hurdles in 17.4 seconds and the 200 meters in 28.5 seconds. Joining her in tbe 800 relay were Rachel Harnden. Sam Lantinga and Kelley Chambless, with a time of 1:53.9. She and Hamden. Janet Bourdo and Lantinga won the 400 relay in :55.1. Other relay wins came from the 1600 quartet with Danielle Stap. Missy Timm. Nicole Moss and Carol Johnson in 5:15. and lhe 3200 team with Timm. I .aura Case. Stap and Angie Lillibridge in 12:36. Winning two individual events was Carol Johnson in the high jump (4-6) and 1600 SPORTS meters (6.36). Others winning individual events were Hamden in the 100 (: 13.8). Brandi Knauss in the discus (99-8 1/2). Kali Mateson in the shot put (30-10 1/2). Stap in the 400 (1:18). Lantinga in the 300-meter intermediate hur­ dles (:51.1), Chambless in the 800 (2:54.5) and Stacey Hammond in the 3200 (14:34). Hastings girls' golfers end league season in 7th The Hastings girls" golf team was seventh in the Twin Valley Conference championship jamboree Monday , securing its place in lhe final league standings The Saxons carded a total team score of 488. 28 strokes better than eighth-place Albion. Kelli Cruttcnden led the way with a 116 for 18 holes of play. The other recorded scores were Nicole Cook with a 122. Angie Fruin 124 and Kelly Bellgraph 126. Other 18-hole scores were Laura Koon 137 and Sabrina Haywood 147. Host Hillsdale won the meet with a 415 and Sturgis. Coldwater and Harper Creek all had a 446. Sturgis won the playoff for second place. Cruttcnden finished 11th individually in the conference. The pres ious Friday the Saxon girls lost to Thornapple Kellogg 200 to 236. Cruttcnden had a 56 for the day. Bellgraph finished with a 58. Fruia had a 60 and Sabrina Haywood a 62. Colleen Loftus carded a 70 and Michelle Lancaster a 77 Maple Valley drops both ends of twin bill The Maple Valley varsity softball team dropped both ends of a doublchcader with Hopkins Monday. 14-3 and 16-4. Jennifer Ripley had two hits in the opening game. Nicole Kerwin was the pitcher of record. Maple Valley managed only five hits in game one and the Lions committed four er­ rors. Hopkins had seven hits off Kerwin in the nightcap. Kerwin belted a triple and Stacee Hawkins had two hits, but one again the Lions wrere limited to five hits. Mean­ while. the Vikings accumulated an even dozen safeties Becky Corkwell was charged with the pit­ ching defeat in game two. The two losses left Maple Valley with an 6-6 record overall. Saxon softballers beaten by Lakeview The Hastings varsity softball team lost 13-1 to Battle Creek Lakeview Tuesday afternoon. The Spartans nickeled and dimed Hastings in the first six innings, scoring one or two runs in each frame to lake a 6-1 lead. In the seventh inning they broke the contest wide open with seven runs on three walks, two er­ rors. a single and a double. Janie Morgan hurled a four-hitter at the Saxons, walking three and striking out five. Amanda Jennings gave up only seven hits, but she was uncharacteristically wild, yielding 12 walks. She fanned seven batters. The only hits for Hastings, all singles, came from Jennings, tercsa Kelly. Sara Kenfield and Amanda Bartimus. "Neither team hit the ball well today." said coach Larry Dykstra. ”We had only four hits and though Lakewood had seven, three of them were infield hits. "They beat us with defense and pitching.” he added. ”We committed six errors lo their none and we gave up 12 walks to their three.” Hastings scored its only run in the fifth inn­ ing. Michelle Bechler walked, took second on a sacrifice by Jessica Jackson and then scored on two wild pitches. The Saxons will be at home today against Sturgis and they will be at Maple Valley Monday. Hastings girls drop two duals by same score Saxon tennis team beats Grand Ledge The Hastings tennis team defeated Grand Ledge Monday. 6-1 in a nonconference match. The Saxons are tuning up for the Class B regional tournament. which will start Friday. Hastings won at every flight except first singles Pat Williams, at No. 2 singles, won a tough three-setter. 6-3. 3-6. 7-6. Third and fourth singles Tom Brighton and Damian deGoa won in straight sets. 7-6. 6-1 and 6-2. 6-1. respectively. All three doubles teams breezed in straight sets. No. I Nathan Robbe and Jeff Gardner won 6-2. 6-0; Jason Kaiser and Mike Storms took a 6-0. 6-1 decision at second doubles arv No. 3 Matt Cassell and Brad Gardner won 6-1. 6-1 The victory left Hastings with a 7-3 dual match overall record this spring. for the Saxons this season, but Tuesday they managed only four hits in a loss to Battle Creek Lakeview. Bryan Sherry, one of Hastings' few baserunners Tuesday, gets back to first base as Battle Creek Lakeview pitcher Shawn Murphy tries to hold him on. Murphy threw a no-hitter at the Saxons in a 13-1 rout. Saxons no-hit victims of BC Lakeview hurler Battle Creek Lakeview’s Shawn Murphy pitched a no-hitter Tuesday in a 13-1 victory over Hastings. Murphy walked four batters and struck out five in his six innings of work. The game was shortened by an inning because of the 10-run mercy rule. The verdict came after Hastings had won three of its last four ballgames. ”We ran into a buzzsaw tonight." said coach Jeff Simpson. The Saxons, despite their lack of hitting, weren’t doing that badly until lhe sixth inning. They fell behind 2-0 in the first inning, but scored in the bottom half of the inning on two walks and two solen bases. Lakeview 's Brian Mueller drilled a two-run homer in the second, but Hastings pitcher Jason Markley held the Spartans scoreless un­ til the fateful sixth. With two out in the sixth. Lakeview scored nine runs on a couple of er­ rors. four hits and four walks. "It was too bad for Jason because he pitch­ ed a pretty good game." Simpson said. Lakeview is in first place in the current Twin Valley Conference standings. The Saxons will take on Sturgis in a doubleheader at home this afternoon and will be host to Battle Creek Central Saturday for another twin bill. Lakewood boys finish dual meet track season The Lakewood boys’ track team finished its dual meet season by losing 71-57 Tuesday to Eaton Rapids. The loss left the Vikings with a 1-5 dual meet record in the Capital Circuit, good for fifth place heading into the league meet next week Tuesday. Coach Jeff Wells continued to be upbeat about his team's performances Tuesday . "This is the closest we've been to Eaton Rapids, at least since I’ve been coaching." he said, a similar statement to what he has been making all season. Wells noted that statistics sometimes can be deceiving on the surface. For example. Lakewood’s 3200-meter relay team did not win. and thus would not ap­ pear in the track scoring summary . However. Mark McNatt. John Richards. Matt McNatt and An Eckert hooked up to record a school record time of 8:38.51 That beat lhe old stan­ dard of 8:46.6. set in 1984 The Vikings swept lhe 400-mcter rvn and lhe high jump. Kyle Warner won the 400 in 52.8 seconds, with Andy Crandall taking se­ cond and Andy Michaud third. Matt Swift went 6-2 to win the high jump and he was followed by Craig Johnson and Dave Dixon. Other individual winning efforts were turn­ ed in by Mark McNatt in the 3200. 10:39.29; Erik Nielsen in the shot put. 41-5. and Cran­ dall in the discus. 123-3. The winning 1600-me’er relay team was made up of Crandall. Matt McNatt. Eckert and Warner, which checked in with a time of 3:37.03. Wells said he has hopes his team can finish as high as third in the Capital Circuit meet Tuesday and perhaps finish fourth in the final league standings. The Vikings also will compete in the Ionia County Team Invitational Wednesday after the Class B regionals this Saturday. High school golf league starts June 16 A high school golf league will be formed this summer at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Any student presently enrolled in grades nine through II are eligible to play. Students presently in eighth grade or 12th grade should not register to play in this league League play will be on Wednesday after­ noons. starting at 12:30 p.m. on June 16. June 23. July 7. July 14. July 21 and July 28. Play will be individual and the cost will be for green fees at S5 per person per playing time. Players interested in playing in this league should register in advance (by June 9). Jansm* S th** contact person at the course. For more information, call 795-9047 or 945-9247 The Hastings girls’ track team lost both ends of a double dual meet Tuesday with Hillsdale and host Marshall by identical scores of 68-60. The meet with Hillsdale wasn’t decided un­ til lhe last event, lhe 400-mcter run. where two Hornets placed first and second to wrap it up. Hastings trailed only 60-59 when the event started. A highlight of the day was lhe performance of the Saxons* 3200-meter relay team, which set a school record with a 10:17.55 clocking. The group consisted of Kari Cullen. Lori Maivillc. Marie DeWitt and Edith Kortekaas. Kortekaas. a foreign exchange student, also was a double winner in both meets. She bested all Hillsdale and Marshall competition in the 1600 meters with a time of 5:26 and did the same in lhe 800 with a time of 2:26.44. Another winner in both meets was Cullen in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, with a lime of 49.5 seconds. The Hastings 1600-meter relay team also won in both meets, crossing lhe finish line in 4:23.5. Other individual winners against Hillsdale were Brandi Lydy in the shot put (28-8). Anne Endsley in lhe 110-mcter high hurdles (: 17.76) and Nicole Wood in the 3200 (13:38.4). The Saxons went 1-2 in the 3200 with Wood and DeWitt and in the shot with Lydy and Anger, they took second and third places in the discus with Sherry Anger and Sandy Hall and they were first and third in the discus with Endsley and Katie Brandt. Other individual firsts against Marshall were captured by Alison Gergcn in lhe 200. :29.11; Anger in lhe discus. 93-5M. and the 800 relay team. Second-place finishes vs. Marshall were scored by Kris McCall in the long jump. Lydy in the shot. Endsley in the high hurdles and in­ termediates. Wood in the 3200 and Maiville in the 400. The Saxons will run at Godwin Heights Saturday and at Harper Creek next Wednesday. Lakewood basebailers go 2-1 in tournament The Lakewood varsity baseball team last Saturday won two of three games at the Col­ dwater Tournament. Coach Bill Barker’s Vikings, after the tourney results, had won seven of their last 10 games. Lakewood’s only loss of the day was a 10-9 heartbreaker with Class A Jackson. The Vik­ ings beat host Coldwater 11-6 and bested another Class A team. Carleton Airport. 10-6. Mike Richardson and Cory McDiarmid both had the booming bats for the Vikings for lhe day overall. Richardson came up with six hits in 13 at-bats and collected five runs batted in. McDiarmid had five hits in 11 plate ap­ pearances. including two home runs, two doubles and five RBls. Other offensive stars were Chad Baitinger. four hits and five RBIs; Duane Bjork, three hits and an RBI; and Noel Baldwin, three hits and two RBIs. McDiarmid pitched and lost in the opener with Jackson. He gave up nine hits and fanned eight batters. Baitinger picked up two saves on lhe day. He relieved starter and winner Mark Allen against Coldwater, going the last two-thirds of an inning and striking out the two batters he faced. Allen walked three and struck out nine in his five and one-third innings of work. Against Carleton Airport he hurled two inn­ ings in relief of sophomore Phil Welch, who went the first five innings, yielding eight hits and striking out two. Baitinger struck out three in his two innings of work. Vikings 6th in Capital Circuit tennis meet The Lakewood tennis team finished "a close sixth” in the Capital Circuit meet last Friday. The Vikings won four matches and lost seven while Charlotte and Eaton Rapids both went 5-7. Okemos, the No. I-ranked Class A team in lhe state, won lhe meet and league title. Two other state-ranked tennis powers. Mason and Lansing Catholic Central, finished seend and third, respectively . No. I singles Greg Haskin and No. 2 Justin Southerland both won their first matches, but then lost in the second round. Haskin defeated an opponent from Eaton Rapids 6-2. 6-2 and then lost to a foe from Okemos. Southerland also beat an Eaton Rapids opponent 6-3. 6-0 before he bowed to a Mason foe. Kaleb Patrick and Jeremy Case, al second doubles, won their first encounter. 7-6. 6-2 over a Charlotte duo they had lost to earlier in the season. They then lost their second-round match to a doubles team from Eaton Rapids. The third doubles team of Jason Manshum and John Langham beat their Charlotte op­ ponents in three sets. They also had lost to the Orioles’ tandem earlier this spring. They also lost to Eaton Rapids in the second round. The previous Thursday Lake wood defeated Portland 11-6 in a meet marked by six doubles matches and 11 singles contests. The Vikings split in their singles doubles matches. Winning were Justin Southerland and Lancen Endres. 8-0; Greg Haskin and Kaleb Patrick. 8-2; and Dan Kauffman and Jeremy Case. 8-1 Lakewood swept the first seven singles mat­ ches. but Vikings’ coach Marty Snoap pointed out that several of Portland’s top players had to leave early for a concert. Lakewood's dual match season record was 3-7. The Vikings were 0-6 in the Capital Cir­ cuit. which had three of the top teams in the stale. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20, 1993 — Page 15 Middlevine baseball team turns it around The Middleville varsity baseball team came up with two O-K Blue Conference victories Friday and Monday to lift its season record to 3-lb and 2-8 in the league. The Trojans Monday defeated Kelloggsville 10-9. righting off a late rally by lhe Rockets. They had led 10-6 going into the seventh inning and saw Kelloggsville score three times to make it uncomfortably close. Rob Minor picked up the pitching victory, but needed relief help from sophomore Nathan Bundy, who got the last out in the seventh inning. Minor walked two and struck out six. Trojan girls 2nd in 'Blue* track meet The Middleville girls’ track team finished second in the O-K Blue Conference meet Saturday at Comstock Park. Calvin Christian won lhe meet with 98 team points Middleville had 90. followed by Byron Center with 89. Hamilton 81. Com­ stock Park 56. Godwin 45. Kelloggsville 19 and Wyoming Lee 18. Perhaps the highlight of the meet was Carla Plocg's conference record long jump perfor­ mance of 18 feet, one inch Ploeg. a junior, has been slate Class B champion in that event in the previous two seasons Ploeg look the Trojans' only first in lhe meet, but they had plenty of seconds, including: — Sarah Kaechelc in the 800-meter run. in 2:32.8 Teammate Sara Postema was sixth. — Ploeg in the 200-metcr dash. 27.47 seconds. — The 3200-meter relay team, with Jamie Smith. Jessica Van Aman. Postema and Kaechelc. in 10:18.32. — The 800-meter relay team, with Trade Middleton. Kim Wohl ford. Michelle Shepard and Ploeg, m 1:53.12. - Kaechelc in the 1600-meter run. in 5:41.56 Once again. Postema added a sixth. — Middleton in the 400-mcter dash, in 60 89 seconds. Ploeg was third in the race — The 1600-meter relay team, with VanAman. Wohlford. Kaechelc and Middleton. Taking thirds were Middleton in lhe long jump. Shepard in the 100-melcr high hurdles. Shepard's time of 16.82 seconds set the schtMtl sophomore record. The Trojans spotted Kelloggsville four runs in the early going, but then came alive at lhe plate. Brad Williams, who has been on an of­ fensive tear lately, went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in. He has gone 7-for-l 1 in his last three games. Glen Atkinson went 3-for-3. Tim McCuiligh smacked his fourth home run of the season and Minor helped his own cause with two hits. On Saturday in their own invitational tournament, lhe Trojans dropped their two games, 9-8 to Grand Rapids South Christian in the opener and they watched lhe roof fall in on them against Allegan in game two after leading 3-2 going into lhe fifth inning. Middleville also let a lead slip away against South Christian. The Trojans scored six limes in the second inning to take an 8-1 advantage. The Sailors answered with seven in the fifth to win, in an inning coach Tim Penfield said "wasn't a sight to see." Williams went 2-for-3 and Minor went 2for-4, as lhe Trojans collected nine hits in the game. Ted Doorn suffered the mound loss, but only one of lhe runs he allowed was earned. The Trojans yielded 15 total runs lo Allegan in the second game of the day. Seth Nelson suffered the setback on the mound and he was relieved by sophomore Andy Brewer. Williams I ad two hits in four trips o the plate and Nelson went 2-for-3. Dowagiac won lhe tourney, defeating Allegan in its first game and edging South Christian in »he championship contest. One day IkTjtc, Middleville scored its first victory in lite league this season by nip­ ping Hamilton, 7-6. Williams pitched, giving up seven hits and four walks and striking out five. Hamilton had led 6-0 after four innings, but the Trojans scored two runs in the fourth, four in the fifth and lhe game-winner in lhe seventh. Minor had a big three-run double in the fifth-inning rally. Scott Palazzolo and Seth Nelson each had two hits for Middleville. "We seem to be coming together now," said Penfield., noting that his team certainly has seen more than enough hard luck earlier this season. It also was reported that Middleville will play Lakewood in lhe Class B pre-districts June 1. The actual district tourney will be at Ixiwcll Saturday, June 5. No one hurt in car-truck collision No one was reported injured in this accident May 11 at lhe intersection of North Broadway and Woodlawn. Hastings City police said Elizabeth M Noom, 33. of Hastings, was driving north on Broadway when she made a left turn in front of a southbound pickup driven by Richard P. Pratt, 33. of Hastings. Noom reportedly hit Pratt's pickup, causing the truck to go onto the curb and hit a speed limit sign. Noom was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. Joe Bush wins Late Model feature at Berlin Raceway Defending track champion Joe Bush of Hastings drove a 1992 Chevy to victory in the 35-iap Late Model slock car feature race Saturday night al Berlin Raceway . Bush captured his first main event victory of the season by coming from deep w nhin the starting lineup and forging past race leader Rusty Parker of Jenison on the 29th lap. Bush eventually won by a large margin. Dave Sensiba of Middleville finished third behind Parker, followed by Fred Campbell of Battle Creek. Scott Presley of Grand Haven and Bob Holley of Gun Lake. There were three lead changes in the race, involving Bush. Parker and Denny Anderson. The race was halted on the 20<h lap when lhe car of Pete Johns of Grand Haven struck lhe concrete retaining wall. The driver escaped serious injury . Al Marcott of Way land made it three wiijs in a row by capturing first place in the 25-lap main event in the Sportsman division. Tim Yonker of Alto was second. Tom DeVos of Grand Rapids was third and Ron Finkbeiner of Middleville was fourth. Dave Cutler of Gun Lake was fourth in the Class B Sportsman cars, behind winner Tim Avery of Sand Lake. With Saturday night's victory. Bush took over first place in the overall Late Model points standings for the season. Bush the previous night at Kalamazoo Speedway had to drop out of the Spring Championship Night race at Kalamazoo Speedway, in which he was running fifth, because of a loose transmission. He borrowed Saxon JV baseball splits twin bill Hastings* JV baseball team split a twin bill with Portage Northern Saturday , losing 29-8 and winning 10-9. Dan Sherry had a triple and a single and Mike Wilson had three singles in game one. The Saxons scored eight runs in the final in­ ning in the nightcap. Sparky Weedall had a double and a triple and three RBIs and Jason Deal had two singles. Hastings swept a doublchcadcr from Albion last Thursday. 8-0 and 8-4. Jared Nichols threw a one-hit shutout at the Wildcats in lhe opener, walking two and strik­ ing out six. He also had two hits and two runs batted in. Cole Bowen and Andy Rhodes had two singles and Rhodes and Weedall both drove in two runs. Weedall. Jason Deal. Sherry and Josh Han­ ford each had one hit. Weedall had the big blow in game two. his third homer of the season. Sherry also had two hits and Chad Greenfield and Jesse Bar­ num each had one. Hanford pitched the first three innings and yielded Albion’s runs. Nichols threw two scoreless innings in relief. Hastings fell 13-9 to Battle Creek Harper Creek last Tuesday. Hanford was the losing pitcher. He was relieved by Sherry, who had six walks and seven strikeouts. The Beavers were treated to 12 total walks. Bowen stroked three hits for the Saxons and Weedall had a homer and a single. Sherry' ad­ ded a double. Exchange selects "Good Citizens" his brother-in-law’s. Rob Lewis, transmission and worked early into Saturday morning to prepare the car for the Saturday night race at Berlin. “When you have something major on the car break, you have a tendency to forget the little things in preparing for the next night." Bush said after his victory. "But Charlie DeVries and Brad Janowiak. who worked with me all night, did a heck of a job getting the car ready for Berlin. "That’s why I’m in the victory lane. I have an excellent crew committed to gelling the job done, and that's how you win races and cham­ pionships." he added. Area racing for Bush and others will resume Friday at Kalamazoo Speedway and Saturday at Berlin. Lakewood girls lose, but still improving The Lakewood girls’ track team lost 102-26 Tuesday to Eaton Rapids in its final dual meet of the season. Despite the loss, coach Amv Kehnle said. "We’re continuing to improve. Most of our times and distances were comparable to or a little better than tbe performances we’ve had all season." The highlight of the meet came in the discus, where Laurie Landes broke her own school record with a throw of 104 feet. 7*6 in­ ches. Making it more interesting was the fact that teammales Darcy Coppess was second at 84-8 and Julia Hopf was third with her bestcver toss of 83-7*6. Landes and Hopf went 1-3 in the shot put. Landes’ winning put was 27-9. Bethany Raffler finished second in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 50.47 seconds. Earning thirds were Raffler in the 100-meter high hurdles; Amy Tidball in the 1600 meters with a personal best 6:19.12, Stephanie Ehl with a 1:05.89 clocking in the 400-meter run. the first lime she has com­ peted in that event; Carrie Menhold in the 3200; Heather Mitchell in the high jump with a solid leap of 5-3. and Mitchell in the long jump at 14-8. The Viking girls will compete in the Capital Circuit meet Tuesday, May 25. The Third Anuual Barry County Corporate Olympics occured from May 1 through May 8. Twenty-five corporate teams took part involving close to 1,400 participants in seventeen different events. This event has continued to grow rapidly from — Q its beginning in 1991. Everyone enjoyed “ IjA R RV ,hc wetlhCT«,hc competition, the fun and '1 the spirit throughout the week. However, ( fs । । mtw this event would never have been possible \.UUIl I I witfiout lhe support of twenty-six sponsors ZZZZT A» and a 100 volunteers. The YMCA ---- I AD PAR ATF Barry Coun|y and Hislings Youth --- WRF UR A I L Council would like to express its deep felt gratitude and appreciation to the r Hastings Middle School winners of the Exchange Club Good Citizenship awards for May were (from left) Carley Case, Shannon Lundstrom and Matt Bradlev. I II VMPICS wLl I II lx».J BCCQ COMMITTEE Dave Storms Maribcth Boeke Jody Dilno Fran Johnson GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS Barry County United Way Flexfab Hastings Savings A Loan J-Ad Graphics Pennock Hospital Progressive Graphics SILVER MEDAL SPONSORS Hastings Fiberglass Products White’s Photography The Viking Corp. Shown with her teacher, Diane Brighton, Laura Thomas of St. Rose School accepts the Good Citizenship award from the Exchange Club. The Exchange Club of Hastings Good Citizenship award for Pleasantview Elementary School in May went to David Embury, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk Proudly displaying their Exchange Club Good Citizenship awards for May are Central Elementary students (from left) Barb Clemens, Laura Raffler, Amy Hyatt and Joe Allerdinq. Good Citizenship awards for May from the Exchange Club ol Hastings went to Northeastern Elementary students (from left) Corey Micel, Beth Thomas and Casey Storms. They are shown with teacher Dolores Garland. following for their commitment and support of this project. BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS Coleman Agency Edward D. Jones A Co. J.C. Penney Company McDonalds EVENT SPONSORS Christman Products DeDecker Advertising Design Feipausch Flexfab Hastings Manufacturing Co. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic J-Ad Graphics K Mart of Hastings Middle Villa Inn Miller Real Estate Pennock Hospital Pro Line Company Siegel, Hudson, Gee A Fisher True Value U-Rent-Em Cannc Livery Viatec VOLUNTEERS Jean Selleck Betty Roush Sher Sanborn Carol Vos Renae Feldpausch Genie Maxson Nicole lambert Eric Sorenson Dave Carr Jo Carr Becky Carr Sherry Drenth Jan Hilliker Cal Lamoreaux Jenny Lamoreaux Linda 1-arion Dave Springer Elfi Springer Nancy Black Jenni Warren Josh Warren Pat Warren Bobbi Rice Julie Varney Doreen Owens Lynn Fisher Kathy Shellenharger Jenny Dukes Adrianna Sciba Kim Alderson Sandy Dilno Pete Tossava Tammy Nemetz Dee Lowell Chuck Robinson Kristen Laubaugh Jack Laubaugh Ginger Laubaugh Bret Lauhaugh Marc Ijester Sean Lester John Lester Wayne Oom Tom DeVault Dave Arnold Jane Arnold Wayne Selby Gary Nicholson Denny Stores Mike Storms Matt Johnston Tim Girrbach Jack Reynolds Jason Sixherey F Joe I^Joye Steve Nummer Kris McCall Tom Sorenson Henrietta the Chicken Paul Fulmer Lisa Storms Kitt Carpenter Vickie Reid Marcic Reid Nicole Reid Sarah Doele .Samantha Hudson Karen Hammond Elaine Troehler Terri Rolfe Dave Hughes Mel Hund Barb DeDecker Bruce Wat han Anne Endsley Cori Wise Diane Smith Deb Shafer Mindy Schaubel Kelly Eggers Jenny King Danielle Dipert Denise Heath Teresa Kelly Amanda Jennings Molly Arnold Katie Murphy Tia Nichols Sarah McKeough Jack Umgstreei Steve Kaiser Don Meyers Brian Shumway Brian Pufpaff Doug Fairchild Sheila Morway Kathy Da!man Toni Meyers Regina Shumway Anne Burghdoff Preston Runyan Sarah Priestley Sacha Fetterley Also, special thanks to the City of Hastings, Hastings Ambulance, Hastings Police Dept., The Hastings Area Schools. Battle Creek Y-Center. Dirt Roads Archery Range, Captain Lucky’s, Tbe Thomapple Valley Bicycle Club, the Thomapple Volleyball Club, Riverbend Golf Course, Feipausch Deli, Sally Sorenson. Julie Dancu, Dorothy Frost, Wendy Kimble, and Sandy Carlson. ’ Sincerely. Shown with their principal. Chns warren, soutneastem Elementary students (from left) Rachel Smith, John Sciba and Scott Billings show their Good Citizenship awards for May. Steve Laubaugh, BCCO Director �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 20. 1993 Man gets jail terms in 'scare* attempt A 37-year-old Orangeville Township nun accused of trying lo kill another man during a fight Jan. 4 was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to 12 months in jail and four years probation on a charge of shooting a gun at a house. Rodney L. Fitzpatrick was also required to pay $3,000 in fines and costs and $900 in restitution. Judge Richard M. Shuster said that Fitzpatrick created a dangerous' situation by firing his gun "just for scare" because lhe safety of others in tbe area depended upon his accuracy. Shuster called lhe use of guns lo "scare" people "totally Improper" and "dangerous." "It seems an awful lol of people are using guns lo back up their thoughts." Shuster said "Guns for scare are something that has to be discouraged." Fitzpatrick's attorney. James Hills, said Michigan State Police troopers from the Hastings post are still investigating last Thursday's fatal two-car collision. Sandra Chase. 49, of Hastings, was killed in the accident a Area woman killed in two-car crash A 49-year-old Hastings woman was killed last Thursday when her car rolled over in a two-car accident in Woodland Township. Sandra Chase was traveling north on Martin Road at 1:05 p.m. when her car was struck by another car driven by Arlene Stanton, 53, of Hastings, troopers from lhe Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Troopers said Stanton failed to stop at a stop sign and slid through the intersection, hilling Chase. Chase's car then rolled over into the ditch. Chase was pronounced dead at the scene. Stanton was treated al the scene for injuries by members of lhe Lakewood Ambulance Service. An Aeromed helicopter also responded lo the crash scene. An ambulance worker said the helicopter was four or five minutes away when lhe accident occurred. Chase reportedly died before the helicopter arrived. Troopers said lhe accident was still under investigation. Services for Chase were scheduled to be hald Monday afternoon at lhe Vermontville Bible Church. THE1 CLASSIFIEDS I The HASTINGS BANNER - Cal I (616) 948-8051 F or Sale \uioinoti\t 1992 BUICK LE SABRE Limited. Air bag, am/fm stereo, cassette, power seats, windows and locks, trunk release, anti­ skid brakes, anti-theft keys. $16,000. 945-3030. (lara^e Salt YARD SALE: 1201 N. Broadwav. 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TREE WORK insured, Rand­ son Wcsterl). 945-2545. that although this was a "serious cue." he did not feel a jail sentence was necessary because Fitzpatrick was remorseful about lhe incident and did not have an adult criminal record. Hills also said this case was the first time Fitzpatrick had been In jail and the experience made a "sobering* impression on him. "You talk about one year (in jail) not being very long, one day is a long lime if you've never been in jail and all of a sudden you can't do lhe things you've been doing all of your life," Hills said. Assistant Prosecutor Vicky L. Alspaugh called lhe jail sentence "appropriate* and "sufficient" for lhe protection of society. She said that although lhe victims were "very forgiving" towards Fitzpatrick and requested that he not be given any Jail time, she did not think society could be as forgiving. "I think that It was a very dangerous situation, and II could have been a very tragic situation.' Alspaugh said. Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty to the shooting charge April 22 as pan of a plea bargain agreement with lhe county prosecutor’s office in exchange for lhe dropping of other charges, including assault with lhe intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison: carrying a pistol with unlawful intent, which carries a maximum five-year prison term: assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by a maximum of four yean in prison, and committing a felony with a firearm, punishable by up to two yean in prison which must be served before any other sentence. During his plea. Fitzpatrick loid the court be went to his estranged wife's home on Marsh Road Jan. 4 and found another man at lhe residence. The police report on the incident said Fitzpatrick heard another man's voice coming from inside the home and threatened his wife, telling her if she bad another man in the bouse, he would kill him. Fitzpatrick said he got a gun out of lhe garage and tried to get into lhe house, but his wife would not lei him in. Fitzpatrick said he fired lhe gun in tbe air twice outside the home and one of lhe bullets struck the roof of tbe house. Fitzpatrick said he was just trying to "scare" his wife. The police report said Fitzpatrick also broke into lhe home through tbe kitchen window. A fight ensued, during which Fitzpatrick allegedly assaulted the other man with a .22 caliber firearm Fitzpatrick told lhe court that when he got inside tbe home, his wife jumped on his back, causing the gun to go off Inside the Court News a mistake.' Bird said. Bird wu convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon and committing a felony with a firearm in an April 19 ocnch trial in Circuit Court. According to testimony in a preliminary exam in District Court, two Barry County Sheriffs deputies were dispatched to Bird's house last February to investigate a complaint that a dead cow was hanging in a tree in Bird's front yard. The testimony said that when the deputies were questioning Bird about the cow. he accused them of harassment. As the deputies were leaving, Bird allegedly went inside his house, got a shotgun, came back outside, aimed it al the deputies and ordered them off his property. The deputies requested several times that Bird put lhe gun down, but he refused and they left the property. Bird was later arrested. • A Hastings teenager. Danny J. Jarman. 19. was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Jarman pleaded guilty to the charges Feb. 18 in exchange for the dropping of three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony with a maximum sentence of life in prison. Jarman told the court during his pica that be had intercourse with a 15-year-old girl Sept. 25 and with a 12-year-old girl sometime last June. • A Delton man accused of being a drug dealer pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacturing marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison. Boyd R. Leinaar, 28. pleaded guilty in ex­ change for the dropping of a charge of manufacturing and delivering marijuana, second offense, a felony punishable by up to eight yean in prison. Leinaar told tbe court be and bis wife were at his borne in Hope Township March 9 when police officers came lo his door. Leinaar said his wife invited the officers in and then asked them to look a-ound the home. The officers discovered three cups with marijuana plants Leinaar wu growing In a clouet. Leinaar said. Sentencing wu set for June 3 • A Battle Creek teenager pleaded not guilty to charges that he broke into a home and three storage sheds in Hope Township. lay J. Steeb. 18. is charged with three counts of breaking into a building, a felony punishable by up lo 10 years in prison, and breaking into an occupied dwelling, a felony with a maximum 15-year prison sentence. , A May 27 bearing wu scheduled to determine Steeb's eligibility for Youthful Trainee status. Steeb and a 16-year-old juvenile from Dowling were arrested April 9 by Battle Creek police after officers received a lip the pair were selling stolen guns cut of a car In a convenience store parking lot. Officers said they responded to the scene and discovered the pair loading guns into tbe csr at a nearby residence. Police searched the car and home and found $1,170 worth of items which they believe had been stolen from tbe Colonial Self Storage home. No one was reported injured in tbe facility earlier that morning. • An Aug. 30 trial date and an Aug. 5 incident. In other recent court busineu: • A Middleville man accused of assaulting two Barry County Sheriffs final pre-trial date were scheduled for a Caledonia woman accused of stealing a car. Teresa L. Soper. 22. is charged with unlawfully driving away an automobile, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison: operating a vehicle on a suspended driver's license, second offense, a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of a year in jail: and petjury. a felony punishable deputies with a shot gun was sentenced to 32 to 48 months in prison. Norman A. Bird. 47. was also sentenced to 24 months in prison on a charge of committing a felony with a firearm That by up lo five years in prison. Soper pleaded not guilty to the perjury charge. She stood mule to lhe other two charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. * A Nashville man accused of writing a bad $150 check and stealing another check for $150 was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 3 years probation. Chris A. Miller. 34, was also required to pay $575 in restitution and $2,500 in costs. Miller's atoroey. Charles M. Zwick. said Miller wrote and stole the checks in "an attempt to meet his living expenses." Miller told the court he was sorry for what he did. ludge Shuster said he did not think Miller was sorry for committing the crimes, but was only sorry that he got caught. Shuster said he would ship Miller oft lo prison except for lhe fact that tbe probation department fell it could work with Miller to turn him around. "You want to make a change, that's fine. Otherwise you're going to prison," Shuster said. Miller pleaded guilty May 6 to a charge of larceny over $100 in exchange for the dropping of a charge of uttering and publishing which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. • A Nashville man who pleaded guilty to stealing his sister's credit card was sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years probation. Gary R. Smith. 21. was also required to pay $3,000 In fines and costs and $1,800 in restitution to his sister. Judge Shuster said lhe fact that Smith stole the card from his sister made the situation "more serious" than if be had stolen It from a stranger because he had violated his sister's trust. "Our whole (social) system works on trust and what could involve more trust than a family relationship?" Shuster said. "I'm not condoning ripping off strangers." Shuster said, "but somehow ripping off family strikes me as an even greater violation." Shuster said be hoped the sentence was substantial enough to teach Smith a lesson and make him change his ways so be would not have to go to prison. "We're going to give you a chance." Shuster said. "You In turn will... change your behavior. 1 would certainly hope that we see something productive from you." Smith told lhe court he knew he had done wrong and said he wanted to get out of jail and pay back lhe money he had taken. Smith pleaded guilty April 22 to stealing tbe credit card. His plea was in exchange for the dropping of charges that be possessed and used tbe credit card. Smith admitted he used tbe credit card to withdraw about $1,800 from an automatic teller machine All three charges were punishable by up to four yean in prison. Give the gift of... NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 sentence must be served out before the sentence on the assault charge begins. Shuster said that Bird's behavior is "typical" of some parts of American society today that have become concentrated on what their rights are. while ignoring their obligations as members of a society with other people. Shuster said Bird has a pan of him that becomes "irrational" when be feels one of his rights has been offended. Shuster said Bird becomes so filled with rage, that he becomes "immensely dangerous." "This (incident) came within a hair's breadth of a killing of a police officer." Shuster said. "Society is entitled lo protection from this extremely dangerous man." Shuster said he does not believe Bird can ever be "a safe person in society." Assistant Prosecutor David E. Gilbert said he agreed with the sentencing. He said Bird is a "decent" man who becomes "unstable and volatile" whenever he perceives that bis rights are threatened. "He doesn't grasp tbe wrongfulness of his behavior." Gilbert said. This problem is just not going away. His conduct puts other people in danger.” Gilbert also noted that under the law. Bird cannot own or possess a firearm for five years after he gels out of prison. Bird's attorney. Bruce Block, said that Bird is not "a danger to society" and added that the incident "was as much tbe fault of tbe officers as it was the defendant (Bird).' Police Beat Two-car collision injures two HASTINGS TWP. — At least two people were injured in a two-car collision May 13. troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Troopers said Marjorie N. Devries, 86. of Allo, was beading east on M-79 al 4:45 p.m. when she tried to make a left turn onto Charlton Park Road in front of a westbound van driven by Lynda M Wells. 35. Devries' car hit the van. causing it to roll over, troopers said. Wells' two passengers. Carmen M. Wells. 7. and Patrick J. E. Wells. 6, were Injured in the accident. Patrick and Carmen were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Burglars ransack area home ASSYRIA TWP. — A borne on Woods Road was broken into May 1. deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Deputies said lhe home was broken into sonvilnK before 8:30 that evening. Deputies said burglars entered the home by kicking open the front door. Nothing was reported taken in the break-in, but deputies said burglars went through the entire bouse. Furniture had been tipped over, and many drawers had their contents emptied onto the floor, deputies said. Burglars steal VCR Bird said if he could relive lhe incident, he would "handle the situation entirely differently." He said he would have asked the deputies to gel off his property and BARRY TWP. — Michigan Stale Troopers from the Hastings post report a home on Boyes Road was broken into April 19. Troopers said they believe the break-in occurred sometime between 7:10 a.m. and 5 p.m. They said burglars entered the home by kicking in the front door. The only item called Michigan Slate Police troopers to remove the deputies if they refused to leave "I've had lime to dunk about it and I made reportedly taken from lhe home was a VCR. Troopers said nothing else in the honx: was tampered with. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-05-27.pdf 2a59cd19c22008a12999c2a03bbbbb97 PDF Text Text MMSTIRG" PUBLIC LISRAfiY NMTWB.MI 490M-1MJ Memorial Day Pros, cons discussed services planned on Proposal A See Page 2 Masons honored in awards event ______ SeePage4and5_____ See Page 12 C-3 Hastings Fub!ic Library Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 121 S.Churcn St. Hastings, Hl 49(68 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1W3 VOLUME 13». NO. 12 PRICE 25' Voters to decide on Proposal A June 2 J-Ad Graphics News Service Michigan voters neat Wednesday. June 2. will decide the fate of Proposal A. which would cut property taxes and raise the sales tax to help finance public schools Proponents are calling the proposal die most significant positive legislation in Michigan in decades. Opponents say it gives short-term tax relief to some, long-term benefits to a privileged few and it raises more taxes on the middle class and poor. Proposal A enjoys the support of groups that normally don’t agree on much else. Those bucking it range from conservative groups such as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Nauoml Federation of Independent Business. Michigan Farm Bureau and Michigan Manufacturer's Association Io more pro­ gressive groups such as the Michigan Educa­ tion Association. Detroit Urban League and Michigan Federation of Teachers. Despite all the hoopla and flurry of en­ dorsements and critkUr next Wednesday it will be up to the voters. And a big question will be whether they feel they can trust their lawmakers. The special election is the result of a com­ promise last March between Gov. John E^ter and the Bipartisan Legislative Team on property tax reduction and school finance reform. Engler h>d called for a property tax cut. but made no provisions to make up lost revenue for schools The BLT plan called for a proper­ ty tax cut with an increase in the state income tax to make up for schools’ kat revenue and the chance for voters in 1994 to decide whether they want to continue the income tax hike or go to an increase in sales tax. Both plans were doomed, Engler’s in the Legislature and the BLT by a veto from the out a proposal they could live with to ac­ complish two goals: cut property taxes and change the way schools are financed. Essentially Proposal A, if passed, would: — Roll back this year’s double-digit pro­ perty assessment increases to 3 percent. — Cut most school districts’ operating millage levies to 18 mills. — Restrict future annual assessment in­ creases to the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less. — Raise the state sales tax from four to^ix cents on the dollar. — Provide schools with guaranteed annual per pupil spending of $4,800. Money for schools that receive leu than that figure would increase by 10 percent annually until they reach it. ■' Supporters say Proposal A will give school districts that now spend about $3,000 per stu­ dent a big boost without hurting the “richer” districts that spend as much as $9,000 per pupil. The five area schools stand to gain with the proposal. Four of them would see increases in per-pupil spending of 10 percent for the next academic year. Thornapple Kellogg’s in­ crease would be 9.54 percent, ^pd its per stu­ dent spending would be right at $4,800. The following is a brief summary of what would happen to each if Proposal A passes: Driton Kaftogg Srtmafa Current millage levy: 35.8195. Next year: 18 mills, for a cut of 17 nearly 50 percent. Fer-pupil spending thu Car: $4287. Next year: $4,716. for a gain M $429 per student. Hastings Aren Scheels Current millage levy: 35.7797. Next year: 18 mills, for a cut of 17.78, nearly 50 percent. Per-pupil spending this year: $4,318. Next year: $4,750, for a gain of $432 per student. Where to Vote: Assyria Township — 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 al Assyria Center, Bellevue Township Hall. Baltimore Township — 6424 Bedford Road, Hastings, M-37 South, Township Hall, phone 948-2022 ' Barry Township — Precinct No. 1, Hickory Road, Hickory Corners Fire Station. 671-5346. Precinct No. 2. 201 East Orchard St.. Delton, Township Hall, 623-5171. Carlton Township — Old Welcome School building, 85 Welcome Rond, 945-5990. Castleton Township — 301 North Main St., Nashville. Nashville Masonic Hall, 852-9863. Hastings Charter Township — 885 River Road, Township Hall, 948-9690. Hope Township - 5463 South Wall Lake Road. M-43 South. Township Hall, 948-2464. Irving Township — Precinct No. 1. 112 Slate St.. Freeport Village Hall. 765-5330. Precinct No. 2. 4500 Wood School Rond, Hastings, Township Hall. Johnstown Township — 13555 Bedford Rond, Dowling, M-37 South, Township Hall. 721-9709. Maple Grove Township — 721 Durkee St., Nashville. Township Hall, 852-0872. Orangeville Township — Boulter Road in Orangeville. Township Hall, 664-4522. Prairieville Township — Precinct No. I. 10115 Norris Road, Delton. Township Hall, 623-2664. Precinct No. 2. 11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire Department. 623-5101. Rutland Charter Township. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Township Hall, 948-2194. Thornapple Township — Precinct No. 1, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville, Thornappte Kellogg High School. 795-3394. Precinct No. 2. Thornapple Fire Station. 115 East High St. Woodland Township — 156 South Main, Woodland. 367-4915. Yankee Springs Township — 284 North Briggs Road, Middleville, Township Hall, 795-9091. Hastings City - Ward No. 1, Northeastern School, 519 East Gram St.; Ward No. 2. Southeastern School. 1300 South East St., Wards Nos. 3 and 4. Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the election. Trial date is delayed for Candy Lawrence J-Ad Graphics News Service The trial date for a Gun Lake woman accused of being an accessory in her father­ in-law’s arson-murder in February 1992 has been moved back to August 3. The trial for Candy A. Lawrence. 34. was delayed to give tier new attorney. Terry J. Nolan, a chance io prepare a defense. Nolan replaces Lawrence's previous attorney. Craig begin June 1. She faces charges of being an assessory after the fact to murder and the arson of a ruled she was aware of events from the report of Ibe fire and that she supported her busband's statements and actions following bouse. Both charges are punishable by up io five yean In prison and a $10,000 fine. The charges stem the death of Willard Lawrence. 74, a retired president of ibe Felpausch Food Centers, who died Feb. 20 last year in a fire that swept through his Gun Lake home. Fire investigators ruled the the fatal blase. Candy Lawrence remains free on $20,000 blase was deliberate arson. An autopsy revealed Lawrence died of smoke inhalation and bums from the fire. Officials said they could not tell if Lawrence Joe Bleam is sworn in as new council member had been harmed before the fatal blare. Candy Lawrence's husband. Stephen Lawrence. 37. was convicted Oct. 21 by a jury in Barry Circuit Court of the arson and Editor Joe Bleam. belt known as director of Barry County Transit. was sworn in Monday night ax the newest member of the Hastings City Council. Bleam succeeds Linda Watson, who re­ signed her Fust Ward seat earlier this month because she moved from her First Ward ad­ dress to a different bouse in the Third Ward. Bleam was the only candidate who had filed by the May 11 deadline for a First Ward seat in this November's city election. Watson has filed to run in the Third Ward against incumbent Evelyn Brower. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that since Bleam will run unopposed for the First Ward post next fall anyway. "We agreed he should start learning right away." Council confirmed B team's appointment without comment or opposition. He will take over all of Watson's commit­ tee appointments, including the chairman­ Motv NEWS BHEFS Appear on Paa* 2 W.Haebnel. Lawrence's trial had been scheduled io Joe Bleam (left) is sworn in as the Hastings City Council's newest member by Clerk Sharon Vickery as Mayor Mary Lou Gray watches. by David T. Young ship of the Property Committee. Bleam has lived In the Hastings area all his life of 34 years, most of them within the city limits. He has been director of Barry County Transit for the last 10 yean. Bleam attended Kellogg Community College for four yean and took some courses from Western Michigan University and Michigan State University. In another matter Monday evening, the City Council accepted a scries of low bids from contractors for the Downtown Development Authority streetscaping pro­ J-Ad Graphics News Service A Hickory Corners woman admitted in Barry Circuit Court Wednesday that she strangled her mother during an argument last November. Cheryl A. Jones pleaded guilty io a charge of second-degree murder, punishable by up to life in prison, as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office. In consultant. The bids were as follows: • The site construction contra t to Katerberg-Verhage Inc. of Grand Rapids. exchange for Jones' plea, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss a charge of first-degree murder, a charge of open murder and a habitual offender charge pending against $63,251. • The landscape planting to Demnunk s Landscape Inc. of Byron Center, $9,641.10. • Lighting equipment for the first phase of COUNCIL, continued on page 2 personal recognizance bond. Still pending is an appeal being filed on her busband's behalf. Sieve Lawrence’s attorney. David Dodge, said his staff has not yet received the entire transcript of Lawrence's three-week trial. Once they do, he said, his goal Is to file a supporting brief for the appeal within 60 days. After bis brief is filed, the Barry County Prosecutor's office has 45 days to file a response to the brief. Then the mailer will be scheduled for oral arguments before the Michigan Court of Appeals. Cheryl Jones pleads to 2nd-degree murder ject. The bids accepted followed recommenda­ tions from Jim DeWilde, vice president of M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group of Grand Rapids, the DDA's S535.235.65. • Site electrical and irrigation installation to DVT Electric Inc. of Grand Rapids. the murder of his father. Lawrence was sentenced Nov. 19 io life In prison without parole. Candy Lawrence originally was charged with identical counts of murder and anon, but during a preliminary exam Iasi May. District Judge Gary Holman ruled that the prosecution did not present enough evidence to bold her for trial on those charges. Bui she was charged with being an assessory to murder and arson after Holman Jones. Jones told the court during her plea dial she was arguing with her mother. Mary Jones, all night Nov. 12 al lheir home in Hickory Corners. Jones said her mother started hilling her and pulling her hair during the argument, so Jones pushed her mother down into a chair. "She got back up and started to bit me some more so I choked her until she was unconscious," Jones said. Jones said she then went for a walk and spent some time crying. When she returned to the home, she discovered her mother was dead. Jones said she put her mother’s body in the trunk of her mother's car and drove around for a few days until she was caught by the police. Jones was arrested Nov. 30 after police found the body of Mary Jones in the trunk of the car. An autopsy revealed that Mary Jones had died of strangulation. A forensic pathologist who examined Mary Jones' body testified during a preliminary exam in 56th District Court in See MURDER, continued page 3 �Page 2 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 27, 1993 I. . j n» Area communities plan Memorial Day parade for Monday Communities across the United States Monday will take time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day events in the Barry County area will include: Hastings The parade will step off from the comer of Boltwood and State streets at 10:30 a.m. Monday. May 31. The route will follow Slate Street west to the courthouse, where the parade will pause while wreaths arc placed at the Vietnam War and Persian Gulf War memorials. Another wreath will be laid in honor of the POW/MlAs, and a ceremonial salute will be fired. The parade will then proceed to Nonh Broadway and travel north to Tydcn Park, where a wreath will be laid at the foot of the Civil War monument. The procession will continue onto the North Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Tbomapple River to honor the veterans who served in and on the seas. A second salute will then be fired. The parade will travel to Riverside Cemetery down the avenue of flags. Memorial ceremonies will be held and a wreath will be placed on the grave of the most recent veteran to be buried in the cemetery. The laurence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 is planning the Hastings Memo­ rial Day parade and ceremony. Anyone who wishes to join in the parade is invited to do so. For more information, call the Hastings Legion Post at 945-4973. Middleville The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. from the east drive of the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Monday. May 31. The TK band will lead the procession. It will travel to Mount Hope Cemetery, where a fly-over will take place. Battery "A" of the 1st Michigan Light Artillery, representing the Civil War era, will be at the ceremony for the firing of the cannon. Following a short ceremony, conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7548, there will be a 21-gun salute and a bugler will play taps. Kids on bicycles, civic individuals, any type of organization, horses, cars and floats of all kinds are welcome to join the parade. Anyone who is interested in participating can do so by calling 945-9107. Nashville Lineup for the parade will be al 9 a.m. at the bridge by Puinam Park Monday. May 31. It will march from Puinam Park to Main Street and on to Sherman Street to Lakeview Cemetery. A ceremony honoring military veterans who have died will be held at that lime. After the parade and memorial services, all parade participants are invited to attend a potluck at the VFW hall. The parade is being held under the direction of the VFW Post No. 8260. Anyone who wants to be pan of the parade is asked to call the Nashville VFW post at 852-9260 or the post commander. Kay Rathbum, at 726-1283. Lake Odessa -Clarksville Three event, to honor Memorial Day will be held in the Lake Odessa area Monday, May 31. In Clarksville, a parade will begin al 8:30 a.m. and proceed south on Main Street. Immediately afterwards, a service will be held at the Clarksville Cemetery on Nash Road, with participation by the color guard from the Jackson Mulschler VFW Post No. 4461. Members of the VFW will also participate in a ceremony to honor all veterans which will be held at the Odessa Township Lakeside cemetery at 11 a.m The Lakewood High School band, under the direction of T. David Pugh, will march in the Clarksville parade and be a part of events at each of the area ceremonies. Woodland Woodland area Memorial Day observances will take place al the Woodland Memorial Cemetery at II am. with the Rev. Ward Pierce from the Lakewood United Methodist Church giving the invocation. Local historian and former Woodland High School principal. Harold Stannard, will also speak. In case of rain, the service will be held at News Briefs Student Art Show starts on Friday The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will open its exhibit season at 3:30 p.m. Friday with the annual Stu­ dent Art Show at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. Works to be exhibited in the show were selected by area teachers from their students' best work and juried by the Arts Council's Exhibit Committee. Ribbons have been awarded and as many pieces of art work as space allows will be displayed. As many as 100 pieces of art by kindergarten through )2th-graders have been exhibited. This year’s winners of Arts Council scholarships to summer fine arts camps will be presented at 5:30 p.m. during the opening of the exhibit. The Student Art Show exhibit is open to the public from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on two Fridays. May 28 and June 4. and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Sunday and Mon­ day. May 29-31. and Saturday and Sun­ day. June 5 and 6. Putnam Library plans art exhibit An exhibit from the Kalamazoo In­ stitute of Arts will be on display starting Tuesday through July 1 at the Putnam Public Library in Nashville. "An Animal's Tale of Michigan." is an original collection of watercolor il­ lustrations by Kalamazoo artist Todd Zimmerman. Historical detail is combin­ ed with whir.isy in depicting familiar animals of Michigan to portray events in the early history of the state. The exhibit is from the Kalamazoo In­ stitute Institute of Art's "Artreach" pro­ gram. under the Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County and the School Employees’ Credit Union of Kalamazoo. The program provides, free of charge, small traveling exhibits of original art works for onc-month loans to schools, libraries and other community facilities. Anyone interested in the program may contact the Artreach coordinator of the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. 314 S. Park Si . Kalamazoo 49007. Brad Miller Those who want to attend may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Barry County Democrats. Three music groups to perform tonight An evening of country, bluegrass, gospel and mountain dulcimer music will be featured at the musicians’ showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant. Presenting the music will be the Sing­ ing Strings from Middleville and Grand Rapids, a five-member group that plays many styles of music; Dee Dee Wilson and Wayne Elvey and their mountain dulcimers: and the Randy Leiter Family from Charlotte. The Strings use mandolin, guitar, fid­ dle. upright bass and autoharp. Singers Nelson and Elvey will be making their first appearance at the showcase. Leiter plays fiddle, banjo, guitar and steel guitar while the family sings. There is no admission charge for the concert, but seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Chiropractor opens practice Chiropractor Michael McLeod will open his practice at 128 W. Center St. in Hastings Tuesday. June 1. McLeod will occupy the former of­ fices of A.E. Dahl man. a chiropractor who retired earlier this year. After renovations of the office are made, he plans a grand opening sometime in June. Hours for the new business will be 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday hours will be by appointment. MacLeod, who lives in Middleville with his wife. Elaine, and son. Ryan, also holds chiropractic licenses in Maine and Massachusetts. His wife is a teacher in the Kentwood school system. Harvest Festival plans being made Nashville*, annual Harvest Festival is scheduled for the vreekend of Aug 13-15. but this year it will not be spon­ sored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. The chamber dropped its sponsorship because of potential liability problems. So several community groups will spon­ sor the festival instead, including the Nashville VFW Post. Maple Valley Jaycees. Nashville Fire Department. Friends ot the Library and Nashville Lions Club. Some of the activities planned include a pancake breakfast. 5K run, water balloon contest, a parade, softball com­ petition. children's games, music and a used book sale. Of course, there will be a variety of foods. As in recent years, the Fork River Trappers also will have their annual Muzzleloader's Rendezvous al the same time of the festival. sponsoring the parade and the club Is looking for units tojoin in the parade. For an entry form, call (616) 671-5262 or 671­ 5450. Ddlon-Pralrievaie The Delton VFW Post No. 422 will march in the Prairieville Memorial Day parade Monday. May 31. The parade will start at noon from the Phillipa 66 gas station. The procession wtl march to the Prairieville Cemetery where the VFW honor guard will honor the dead. A wreath will also be laid in their memory. The VFW will also bold a chicken barbecue from noon till 4 p.m. at the Delton Post on Stoney Point Road. PROPOSAL, cont. from p-1 groups. Riegle aide to speak at next First Friday Brad Miller, regional representative for U.S. Senator Donald Riegle. will speak at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn program at noon Friday. June 4. As usual, the session will take place at the Barry County Democrats' Thomas Jefferson Hall at the comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Miller, who has been with Riegle's office since 1985. will talk about the health care crisis in the nation and some of the proposed solutions As an aide, he is based in Grand Rapids and covers a 17-county area. Miller was employed by a Congressman for six years before he joined Senator Riegle's of­ fice. He began his government service career al the state level by working from 1977 to 1979 in Lansing with a joint committee to study sunset legislation. He has a degree in communications and has four years of experience in news and public affairs at a public radio station. Miller noted that Riegle is chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Health for Families and the Uninsured. "We are actively seeking public input on possible legislative remedies to the various health care problems and I appreciate the op­ portunity to speak." he said. the Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50. Hickory Carom The lineup for the parade Monday. May 31. Is at 9 am. at the playground on the west edge of town. The parade will start at 10 a-m. and ribbons will be awarded The Hickory Corners Fire Club is Four of the thirty officials present at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Monday were (from left) Barbara Earl, Johnstown Township supervisor; Patricia Baker, Hope Township supervisor; Lloyd Goyings, Prairieville Township supervisor; and William Wooer, Barry Township supervisor. Work on SW Barry sewer system begins J-Ad Graphics News Service Four area township officials involved in the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System joined representatives from Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning and Barry County Commissioners Monday for official recognition of the start of construction on a $12 million sewer system. The system will span portions of Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville townships. While the official groundbreaking was Monday, actual construction of the system began two weeks ago, according to Juliann Castillo of Progressive Architecture. The estimated completion dale for the project is mid-summer of 1994. That does not include installation of connecting lines to the 1 300 customers expected to be served by the sewer system. The project was first begun as a series of independent projects in the different townships. Residents around several lakes were becoming concerned about contamination of the lakes from septic systems. The sewer authority then was formed to bring the individual projects under one umbrella. The primary objective of the project, according to Castillo, is to reduce the flow of waste material into groundwater and surface water and help protect the health of people who use the water for drinking and recreation. The system consists of 240.000 feet of collecting and Interceptor sewers and a wastewater treatment plant. The system was financed with a $12 million bond sale. Merrill Lynch and Hastings City Bank were low bidders in the bond sale, quoting an interest rate of 5.2 percent. The interest rate was lower than expected by county officials, and was expected to save $2.5 million in interest payments. Bids awarded for the actual construction went to Balkema Inc. of Kalamazoo. Alec Associates Inc. of Indiana. Erhardt Conslructin Co. of Ada. Kamminga & Roodvoets Inc. of Grand Rapids. Brutsche Concrete Products of Battle Creek, and Kennedy Industries Inc. of Milford. COUNCIL, continued from page 1-----------------------group, "another encroachment on home rule author­ ity. This Is none of their business. It's an­ The total cost of about $756,000 is lower than the $800,000 estimated in the DDA's other uninvited attempt by the state to run our (local) business." Gray said many other townships, village and cities in Michigan are getting similar the project $147.13335. to the Dynamic construction budget. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said a pre-construction meeting will be held before Memorial Day and be hopes the ac­ tual downtown streetscaping work will begin in early June. In other business Monday, council • Approved a resolution to determine the necessity of having a special assessment district in the downtown area tor mainte­ nance of streets and parking sreas. There will be a public bearing at 7:45 Monday. June 14. after notices are sent to each of the businesses to tell them what they will be assessed. Gray said total costs for the assessment district will be $23,988. up from $20,400 last year, but the assessment will remain al $16,500. like it has since the practice was first approved. "There are some funds that have been set aside." she said. "And I don't see a need to increase the assessment." Mayor Pro Tem David Jasperse moved to put the $4393 left from last year into a spe­ cial designated special assessor n district fund. • Appointed Professional Code Ins|xctors as the city's official building enforcement officer. The move is a result of pressure from the slate Department of Labor on establishing who has final enforcement authority. The city contends that authority rests with its Zoning Board of Appeals. Gray called the labor department s actions pressure. ■ Decided to continue its quit claim agreement with a resident on a railroad right of way. The resident wants to construct a building at the site, but council says the agreement allows for such a building only well south of the centra) line of the right of way. "What were saying is we don’t want him to build on the right of way." Jasperse said. • Agreed to let Police Chief Jerry Sarver shop around to see what he can get to re­ place a Ford Taurus with more than 70,000 miles on it and growing and costly mechani­ cal problems. ■ Received an update on the new Cable Act and referred it to the Ordinance Committee. Gray also asked if there is someone who would be willing to serve on the Cable Access Commission. She said she would like to have the panel appointments completed by the next council meeting June 14. • Learned that the Parks. Recreation and Insurance Committee is looking into adding playground equipment geared to handi­ capped youngsters. • Referred to the budget committee a re­ quest from band director Joseph LaJoye for a $1300 contribution to the summer City Band program. That sum is what the city has contributed in recent years. Thoranpple Keflogg Sdoob Current millage levy: 36.1. Next year: 18 mills, for a cut of 18.10, more than 50 per­ cent. Per-pupil spending this year: $4,382. Next year: $4,800, for a gain of $418 per student. Lakewood Public Scfeooto Current millage levy: 33.95. Next year: 18 mills, for a cut of 15.95.47 percent. Per-pupil spending this year: $4,165. Next year $4,582. for a gain of $417 per student. Maple Vritey School Dtotrict Current millage levy: 29.01. Next year: 18 mills, for a cut of 11.01, or 38 percan. Per­ pupil spending: $3,871. Next year: $4,259 foe a gain of $387 per student. Area school superintendents and school boards are among those endorsing Proposal A. Backers are saying that Michigan has relied loo much on property tax to finance schools. They point out that property taxes in Michigan are among the nation's five highest. Yet its sales lax is among the five lowest and food and prescription drugs are exempted. Despite the proposed increase in the sales tax, food and medicine would continue to be exempt. Supporters also say the money from the sales tax will have io go to education because it will be constitutionally mandated. Some voters say they don't trust legislators with the money because about 20 years ago they were promised that all lottery profits would go to the schools. Lottery profits actually have gone to the schools, but in the meantime state government has cut its general fund support of schools accordingly. Backers of Proposal / say that ar r mining gimmick won't work this time because each school constitutionally must receive the guaranteed minimum of $4,800 per student. Also mentioned is that school districts that want to spend more money may levy up to nine more mills than the 18-mill base, with local voters’ approval. Even those school districts that have been spending more than $4,800 pa pupil, such as Caledonia, will get at least a 3 percent funding increase for the 1993-94 fiscal year. Despite the wide variety of support. Pro­ posal A has its critics, many of them strange bedfellows, too. They range from perennial conservative tax crusader Richard Headlee to liberal Democratic gubernatorial candidate Howard Wolpe and, closer to home, the Barry County Democratic Party. Wolpe and the Democrats say they see the property tax cuts as a bonanza for big business and the wealthy and they see the sales tax hike as increased burdens on the middle class and poor. Headlee, in a statement issued to newspapers statewide, called Proposal A "that which started out as an effort tu ra­ tionally reduce the property tax burden in Michigan has turned into a Christmas tree giveaway. It's full of special interest deals and trashes current constitutional protections of taxpayers and local government." Of course, one of the constitutional measures it would make irrelevant would be the Headlee Amendment, which calls for roll­ ing back millage rales whenever property tax assessments rise faster than the rate of infla­ tion. Proposal A would cap assessment hikes to 5 percent or less each year. Some township officials and assessors op­ pose the proposal because of the mess it might create in property assessing property. While assessments would go up 5 percent or less each year, whenever a house is sold, it would be assessed at market value. That might make potential house buyers reluctant to buy and it could create a wide gap in assessments in the same neighborhood. Some say senior citizens will be losers with Proposal A because they would no longer gel a Homestead Property exemption. However, officials such as State Rep. Bob Benda say that the senior citizens’ propery tax reductions under Proposal A sbou I d more than make up that loss. But supporters, while acknowledging some flaws, stand by Proposal A, saying it is a kx better than the alternative, the status quo. State Co-Speaker of the House Paul Hillegonds, who formerly represented Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County, said, "I hope the coat of keep­ ing our current system will be calculated. I strongly believe we cannot afford much longer the status quo of rising assessments and millage rates, and an inequitable, unstable school funding system. "It is time for a change." Former Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction Phillip Runkel said, "Proposal A doesn't solve all of our problems. Frankly, no proposal could. But it's a lot better than our current system, which taxing older people out of their homes, making it hard for young families lu buy their first homes, perpetuating unfair assessment practices and encouraging huge spending discrepancies among our school districts" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27. 1993 — Page 3 Barry County to pay 2 percent of Collier-Mud Creek plan costs by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Barry County will be required to pay 2 percent of the estimated $80,000 in costs incurred by the Collier and Mud Creek drain improvement project, under a ruling Monday by Barry Circuit Judge Richard Shuster. Shuster made the ruling after the attorney for Sunfield Township and Eaton County. Geoffrey H. Seidlein. asked him to assess Barry County for some of the costs. Seidlein argued that Barry County had a chance to stop the project during a 1989 hearing that was held by the drain board to determine whether the project was feasible or not. Seidlein said that hearing was held before the majority of the costs, which stem from engineering expenses, were incurred. If Barry County had argued against the project and stopped it at that point. Seidlein said, most of the expenses would never have been incurred. Barry County Prosecutor Dale A. Crowley said that the county argued from the start that the drain would not be beneficial lo the county. Crowley said that if the drain board had "corrected" itself, stopped the project after the 1989 hearing and then assessed Barry County a small share of the costs incurred up to that point, the county might not have objected. He said that the drain board pushed the project forward "no matter what Barry County said." however, and the county did not want to help pay for a project that it had no control over and would not benefit from. Crowley said that if the county was assessed part of the costs, the county’s share should be limited to a maximum of 2 percent because Barry County historically has been assessed only 2 percent of the costs of oilier inter-county projects. Shuster said that though he did not think Barry County received any benefit linm the drain project, the county should have moved faster to stop the project before the majority of the costs were incurred. Shuster determined that Barry County should pay 2 percent of the costs and the balance will have to be paid by Sunfield Township and the Eaton and Ionia County Drain Commissioners' offices. "The governmental units incurred this expense and the governmental units will have to pay this expense." Shuster said. The judge said he would not determine how much of the balance each of the three would have to pay. but would allow them to work it out between themselves Instead. The $965,000 Collier and Mud Creek renovation project originally was requested by Eaton County s Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith lo alleviate apparent farmland flooding in that area. Approval for the project was overturned by Shuslcr during a Feb. 12 hearing. Shuster said he denied the Inter-County Drain Board’s renovation proposal because it did not meet necessary petition requirements. The board's petition proposed renovating the drain to protect the public health. Shuster said in his ruling that the board failed to show how the public's health was threaiened by the drain's current condition. Since he could see no health threat, the judge said the drain board could not proceed any further with the drain renovation project. Markwart withdraws from Lakewood race by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Citing health concerns and his present work load. Eduard Markwart, a 9-1/2 year veteran of Ibe Lakewood Board of Education, has announced his withdrawal from the board race in the June 14 election. One of three to announce intentions to seek a seal on the Lakewood board. Markwart was the only incumbent. Jean Chase, whose term also expires this June, has chosen to not run again. The remaining two candidates are Dave Lindberg and Dennis Smith. Employed by the State Department of Management and Budget. Markwart also Eduard Markwart serves as the state architect. His current task of over-eeing an $800 million, three-year construction program for the slate has left little time for his family. himself or any other activities, said Markwart in announcing his decision to withdraw. In making observations of his past year serving on the board. Markwart staled that without passing judgment, he bad simply observed that the board as a body was lending to become administrators, not members of a board charged to set policies and to see that they are carried out. "This district is very rumor driven." Markwart observed. "We have to be very careful from the point of members of the board or the administration. We set ourselves up for failure if we try to please everybody.. We need to set a course and take it to the end. More and more I see this board trying lo please everyone and it cannot be done." Delton duo in troubleshooting finals Calvin Hayward (left) and Sean Thomas, students at Delton-Kellogg High School in Delton, participated in the annual AAA/Chrysler Trouble Shooting state final competition in Grand Rapids May 13. They were among 10 teams who repaired bugs in identical Chrysler vehicles. Hayward and Thomas qualified for the state finals by earning one of the 10 highest scores In a statewide written examination in March. Zak Sova and Michael Halas of Ar­ mada High School won the state competition and will represent Michigan in the national Trouble Shooting contest June 14 in Washington, D.C. Barry County Commissioners endorses Proposal A Proposal A. the state property lax reform/sales tax bike plan, received an en­ dowment Tuesday from the Barry County Board of Commissioners even though the county could lose close to $100,000 if the proposal passes. The board said it supports the plan "with the understanding that the reform package does not include a property tax 'freeze' and that the implementation legislation allow values under the Headlee Amendment to ex­ ceed ooe(l).* Commissioners said they believe the pre­ sent property lax system is unduly burden­ some on property owners and public schools have increasingly turned to the property tax for revenue as state revenues decreased. The current formula of financing school aid results in greatly varied per pupil spend­ ing through the stale, the board said in its resolution of endorsement. "The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners is also fully cognizant of the pres­ sure on counties to continue to provide qual- ily services to its citizens with limited rev­ enues and increased costs of those services." TteresoluUoo cued crojfcs'rote and re­ sponsibility for financing* delivery ofvi­ tal services such as criminal justice and that the state cannot adequately subsidize school finance reform without also dramatically re­ ducing state funding lo counties. Some county programs would have to go it the county losses $100,000 from Headlee restrictions. Board Chairman Orvin Moore said. He said the proposal has both good and bad points and "a lot of ifs into the whole thing." At this week's meeting. Linda Mas; of FINANCIAL FOCUS Hope Township asked the board to consider more funding for the County Road Com­ mission in the next fiscal year. She spoke to the board during the "limited public com­ ment" time and had previously written let­ ters lo all county commissioners to ask for more road funding. Commissioners explained that they are not responsible for funding roads but were interested in trying to help the Road Com­ fumiMby Mark D. Chriotonaon of Edward 0. Jonas * Co. mission gel additional funding from an in­ Economic change challenges business As long as investors believe their financial future is tied exclusively to the success of familiar old corporations, investors will re­ sent economic change. That is the message of Geroge Wil), a syndicated columnist, writing for The Washington Post. In a recent editorial. Will emphasized how a changing world economy requires changing business practices. Corporations that recognize changing needs and adjust accor­ dingly will prosper. Those who reject change will suffer or fail. History reveals numerous examples of thriving enterprises that allowed a changing economy to erode their competitiveness. Railroads, for example, dominated the 1800s and remained a powerful influence well into this century. The first railroad stock began trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1830. Immediately, a flurry of other rail and transportation stocks appeared. By 1850. “Rails” was the leading industry traded on the exchange. Until recently. when it was changed to Transportation. Rails was pan of the Dow Jones Index, along with Industrials and Utilities. At the height of the railroad’s success, one would be hard-pressed to find any economist who suspected their downfall. Railroads were an essential industry that should have dominated all forms of transportation, in­ cluding the trucking and airline industries. Yet. because the railroads failed to bend with the times, they became victims of changing economy. There are many other examples of in­ dustries that have become obsolete. For ex­ ample. the rural farm economy prospered al the turn of the century, but today it is facing a major challenge just to survive There are also success stones, specialty retailers, for example, have become fierce competitors in terms of pricing and in offering merchandise consumers trust. Consumer buy­ ing habits have changed, and successful retailers have reacted to that change. Does this mean our traditional corporate giants are dying? Not the ones that recognize and react to a changing economy and popula­ tion. American corporations have always fac­ ed the challenge of adaptation or extinction. Most have met that challenge. “In dynamic capitalism, the pace of change is generally rapid and usually accelerating.” says Will. “But freedom is not supposed to be restful.” crease in the state gasoline tax. Funding revenue for Ute Road Commis­ sion is in dire straits, said Moore. Tm not going to mislead you. We don't have fund­ ing for Ute Road Commission." County commissioners said they would refer the matter to its Central Services Committee and Invited Mast to attend that June meeting. County Commissioner Sandy James also said that if Chief Noonday Road becomes a slate Heritage Road, the County Road Commission will save $6,000 per mile each year because Ute stale would become respon­ sible for maintaining it. James said if that happens it would free up more funds for Ute County Road Commission. Janies said she and Road Commissioner Jack Lenz went lo Lansing and spoke to Ute House Transportation Committee in favor of designating Chief Noonday as a Heritage state trunk line. "I fell by going and giving information on Chief Noonday helped our name to stand out." Janies said after Ute board meeting. She said Chief Noonday is typical of a slate trunk line because 3.600 vehicles travel the road every day. James told the House Committee that the road meets Ute Heritage bill criteria because it has dogwood, wildlife, tree color and lakes along its route. In her letter Mast said contributions for roads "have shifted from the county to the townships (no doubt for good reason) but I find it appalling Ute county contributed only $1,000 per township for the last two yean while Hope Township approved $19,590 for Close for maintenance of a 1,084 mile road system does the County Board of Commissioners approve that directly affects every resident in Barry County?" Mast asked in her letter. "1 am not the only resident that has wit­ nessed the band-aid repair, year after year, that causes some roads lo break down and go out so badly during the spring that the bot­ toms of cars drag on the road surface because the ruts are so deep." she wrote. In other business, the board: • Honored Wes Robinson for bls services to the county and Chariton Park. Robinson recently resigned from the County Parks and Recreation Commission after 12 yean of service. He also has been a park volunteer for 15 years. "Wes brought to his job as a commis­ sioner an outgoing personality, sense of humor and broad based historic knowledge," the board said in a resolution lo honor him. • Went on record in support of the repeal of provisions of a sate act that require bind­ ing arbitration for police and fire fighter unions. "Binding arbitration for police and tire fighters costs municipalities in the state of Michigan significant monies: and police board's resolution said. "An arbitration has to award, on an issue by issue basis, based on the last, best' offer by union or municipality: and it is not un­ known for a union to feel that they do not have to bargain but just make demands of the municipality since they know that they can go to binding arbitration." • Approved the 1993-94 Regional Overall Economic Development Plan, qualifying all municipalities within Barry County for Economic Development Administration fi­ The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. AT&T 62 Ameritech 71’fe Anheuser-Busch 51’/. Chrysler 43’/. Clark Equipment 32 CMS Energy 22'/> Coca Cola 41’/. Dow Chemical 56’/. Exxon 64’/. Family Dollar 18 Ford 51'/! General Motors 39s/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15’/> Hastings Mfg. 28’/. IBM 503/. JCPenney 47*/. Johnson & Johnson 44’/. Kmart 23'/. Kellogg Company 53’/. McDonald’s 50 Sears 53’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 21'/i Spartan Motors 28'/. Upjohn 29s/. Gold $378.50 Silver $4.64 Dow Jones 3516.00 Volume 222.000.000 revenue sharing funds in the past, the county gave more to townships for roads. When revenue sharing dwindled so did the county's funds for roads. "What other expenditure besides monies and fire fighter unions can make unreason­ able demands without taking into account the municipalities' ability to pay," the - STOCKS Company gravel roads for 1993." When the county received large federal Change + 4'/i +1 +1 + 3’/. — + 1’/. + 4'/i + ’/. nancial and planning assistance through the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council. The plan includes grant proposals for such local projects as $4 million for the county's proposed Human Resources Complex. Freeport's water main reconstruction; $1.1 million for the Hastings Industrial Incuba­ tor, $1.6 million for the city of Hastings' -1’/. Starr School Road Indus rial and transporta­ tion project; and indoor pool at Hastings High School. $1.3 million for remodeling and reopening the former Hastings Hotel, +1 + ’/. —2’/. + 27. + ’/. + '/. + ’/. —'/. + 5.25 + .11 + 76 Cheryl A. Jones pleaded guilty in Barty Circuit Court Wednesday to strangling her mother during a fight in November. MURDER, continued from page 1------------------------Hastings that marks on Ute body indicated Mary Jones had died after a struggle. The prosecution contended that other testimony made during the preliminary exam indicates Jones may have killed her mother while trying to rob her. Jones previously told police that she and her mother had gotten into an argument over a haircut. A June 24 sentencing date was scheduled. $2.4 million for Hastings' water treatment plant,, the McKeown Bridge replacement in Hastings Township, equipment, acquisitions and improvemenu for Hastings Township. $600,000 for reconstruction at Barber and Woodlawn roads in Hastings Township, sewer and water project on Hanover Street in Hastings Township, funds for a Thornapple River Park at the McKeown Bridge site, $100,370 for a township building and of­ fices in Johnstown Township. $2.62 mil­ lion for an industrial park in Middleville, See COUNTY, cont. on page 14 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 27, 1993 lirvviiiiiiil Proposal A helps the schools, lowers property taxes To The Editor: Proposal A offers taxpayers schools change, improvement Michigan's property owners and most of the state's public schools have suffered too long. An outdated and unfair system must go. Property taxes in Michigan are the fourth highest among the 50 states in the nation, but its sales tax is among the five lowest. And its "poor" school districts are able to spend as little as $2,500 per student while "rich" districts spend as much as $9,000 per pupil. We've been aware of these problems for a long time, and while they’ve gotten alarmingly worse over the last five years, we still have seen no change. It's been business as usual. We cannot conveniently place all the blame on our lawmakers in Lansing. They’ve come up with several attempts lo change the system, such as Proposals A and B in 1989 and Gov. John Engler's "Cut and Cap" last fall. But we voters turned them all down, maybe in some cases for good reasons. Proposal A, the latest attempt, appears to have the best chance for passage of any in the last two decades. It promises a massive cut in property taxes, about 50 percent for most school districts in Barry County, while raising the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar. To be sure, there are valid criticisms of this proposal. It certainly has some flaws. But that may be because it is the result of a compromise between Gov. John Engler and a bipartisan group of legislators. Proposal A is a mixture of ideas. It includes the property tax cut, the sales tax hike, a cap on property assessments in the future and guaranteed per-pupil funding for schools. Some critics have been able to pick apart some aspects of the plan, but there is one question they don't seem to be able to answer to our satisfaction: What will happen if Proposal A doesn't pass9 What will happen if it's business as usual once again? School districts across the state are predicting dire consequences if A goes down, and we don't think they're bluffing. Severe budget cutting will be commonplace and some academic and athletic programs will be in danger of being lost. And what happened in Kalkaska, closing school before the academic year ends, eventually could happen here. We find Proposal A, even with its flaws, a much better alternative to the disaster likely to happen if it fails. One recent letter writer who panned Proposal A likened it to living with someone you wouldn't marry. We think it's more like realizing that the "perfect" male does not exist and that compromise and learning to accept some flaws is better than the prospect of living the rest of one's life utterly alone. If you're sick and tired of the same old unfair school financing system and skyrocketing property taxes, vote "yes" Wednesday, June 2. It's time for a change, and Proposal A appears to be a change for the better. There are two important changes I want lo bring to the attention of senior citizens who are eligible for the Homestead Tax Credit if Proposal A passes on Wednesday. June 2. 1. Those 1993 assessment notices you received, you can tear them up I know some of you were shocked when you opened the notice because in some areas your assessment really shot up. I'm sure your heart skipped a beat and you wondered how you were ever going to pay the increased taxes. Proposal A will cap those large increases to 3 percent for 1993. because that is the rate of inflation. In future years, if the inflation rate is more than 5 percent, the assessor will on'y be able to add a maximum of 5 percent. Now in some areas, property values haven’t been increasing even at the inflation rate, so the assessor won’t increase your assessment to the infla­ tion rate. The constitution will say. “SEV increases of each parcel of property. adjusted for addi­ tions and losses, shall not increase each year by more than the increase in the immediately preceding year in the general price level, or 5 percent, whichever is less.’’ 2. The second change is even more impor­ tant lo senior citizens who have struggled to gather together the money each year to pay their property taxes. Seniors will see a dramatic drop in their school taxes. This means they will pay less taxes, and will be able to keep their money in their savings ac­ count instead of sending it to their local treasurer. Of course, when you make out your Homestead Credit, you will have paid less taxes, so your refund will be less. However, keeping your money in your own savings ac­ count. where you can use it if you need it, is best of all. There is a bright spot for seniors whose taxes are higher than the SI.200 cap. (And with the large assessment increases, it has been easy to exceed the cap.) Because your taxes will be lower, more of your taxes will be refunded with your tax credit. Proposal A is not perfect. It is a bipartisan agreement between representatives, senators and the governor to remedy two concerns my constituents have complained bitterly about: the high property tax and the inequity of fun­ ding for children in different school districts. Proposal A is different than other proposals that have been on the ballot. The voters are putting into the Michigan Constitution eight pages of changes in the way we fund each child's K-12 education and the way we deal with increases in property tax assessments and caps on millages. The voters are the only ones Sportsman shoots tame tom turkey To The Editor: To the "sportsmao” who shot a lame tom turkey (from a tittAtand?) on the edge of the hay field between M-79 and Greggs Crossing on Saturday. May 22. at 2 p.m. What a thrilling thing to brag about to friends, and especially your children. Maybe you could top that next year by shooting one off the roost in my back yard! Inez R. Warren Castleton Township Article was very well done To The Editor: I wanted to drop you a short note to say thank you so much for the lovely article about me for your May 4 issue of the Hastings Proposal A's provisions are desireable To The Editor: When local residents voce on Wednesday. June 2. I hope they will take into account a few important points about Proposal A. 1. It will provide for property assessments to be rolled back to their 1992 levels. 2. Future assessment increases will be at the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less. 3. School operating millage will be rolled back to 18 mills. Local voters will have the option to add up to nine more mills but the total must not exceed 27. 4. The sales tax will be increased by two cents, all money to go to school operations. Lottery revenues will be constitutionally .'uaranteed if Proposal A passes — as well as voter approved operating millage. (Any change in points 2 and 3 above will have to be by a vote of the people.) This information has been sent out by the Michigan Education Association. A decrease in property taxes, offset by a small increase in the sales tax seems desirable to me. Elizabeth Underwood Retired teacher Hastings Reminder. I truly cannot remember anything ever so wonderful written about me. It meant a great deal to be recognized in such a special way!! I also would like to commend you on your choice of reporters. Mary Warner is such a warm and caring individual. She listened so intently and was so very kind. She did a remarkable job on the article she wrote. You must feel very privileged to have peo­ ple of her caliber working for you. Anyone can listen and write what they have heard, but it takes a special individual to listen and hear and interpret all of that information into such a lovely and glowing tribute as Mrs. Warner did- Marie Fager who can change any of these provision*. This was done to prevent another “lottery bait and switch. ” There is a shrill chorus seeking to defeat Proposal A. There are a variety of personal reasons and political reasons for wishing Pro­ posal A’s defeat. Even some accuse me of ly­ ing to my constituents to help its passage If there is one thing I have learned in the almost 60 years of living and in holding elec­ tive office. Honesty and truth pays off. Sometimes I have to tell people things I would rather not tell them and they would rather not hear, but in the end lying serves no one My aunt use to tell me. “Joanne, you simp­ ly can’t be smart enough to lie. Lies will always come back to nun you. ” My aunt was a very wise person and 1 have tried my best to follow her advice. If I have somehow not answered your ques­ tion or concern about Proposal A. don’t hesitate to contact me at home (616) 796-3660. or call the office (517) 373-3760. My staff or 1 will be glad to help you or find someone who knows the answer. Joanne G. Emmons State Senator 35th District Editor's Note: Joanne Emmons will be the incumbent state senator from the district that includes all of Barry County in the 1994 elec­ tion, because of redistricting. Corporations to reap property tax bonanza To The Editor: According to reports filed with the Michigan Secretary of State, as of May 17. the following corporations and the Michigan Education Association have put up more than $1.4 million in order to assure that you and 1 will vote for Proposal A. Contributors and the amount invested in the campaign are: GM $100,000. Ford Motor Co. $75,000. Whirlpool $75,000. Detroit Edison $75,000. Consumers Power $75,000. Michigan Bell $75,000. Chrysler Corp. $50,000. GTE $50,000. Mcijer $55,000. MEA $50,000, Realtors PAC $50,000. Am­ way Corp $50,000. Dow USA $40,000. NBD $37,500. Comerica $37,500. McKinley Properties $35,000, First of America $25,000, Little Caesar $25,000, Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. $25,000, Kmart $20,000, AAA $20,000 and Champion Inter- national Corp, of Ohio $20,000. Individuals cannot deduct any part of the 50 percent sales tax increase from their income tax. Any sales or use tax paid by business is deductible. While we all will find our homes reassessed upon sale or transfer, those properties owned by corporations will enjoy their property tax bonanza, at our expense, for ever since title to property does not transfer when stock changes hands. Proposal A is a bad proposition. A “no” vote will send a strong message to our legislators and Gov. John Engler that we de­ mand a real and equitable reform of school finance and that we refuse to allow them to slide their responsibilities over to special in­ terest financed ballot proposals. Sincerely, Robert E. Dwyer 'Short time gain, longtime drain* To The Editor: It bothers me to think that a few years back when wc voted on the Michigan Lottery, the ballot read: “Are you in favor of a Michigan Lottery to finance our schools?” Il passed by a large margin, but look what happened to it. Into the general fund it went. How can we believe the 2 percent increase in sales tax will be used to finance the schools when the lottery money went into the general fund. If Proposal A does pass, school districts can still request more millage to take care of their pet programs. And three to four years from now. maybe our property assessments will be up to what they are now. maybe more. It seems strange. I read so much gossip in the papers, how the 2 percent increase, along with the lottery money will be put into the Constitution. Why wasn't this done long ago with the lottery? When it is all said and done, all we have to gain is a 2 percent in increase in sales tax. This adds up to “a short tune gain, a long time drain." A short time back, a Michigan man won $8 million in the Lottery, no one needs that much money, and think what that could have been done for the schools. Gov. Engler was right last week when he said Michigan taxes are out of line. I am well acquainted with an 80-acre farm in Ohio. 70 acres of flat level ground and 10 acres of woods, well fenced, a beautiful twostory house, a large pole barn, a beautiful lawn. but. guess what? He is paying $300 a year less in taxes then I pay on 23 acres. 19 acres of swamp you can not walk on and four acres of sand that 1 am able to raise a little bit of garden on, and a shack that was built back in the Depression days. What I do have plenty of is rattlesnakes. The D.N.R. tells me I can not kill them. I have seen three cases of rattlesnake bites in this neighborhood. It is not pleasant. Who is paying for the T.V. time Engler is using to sell his tax cut and 2 percent raise in sales tax? You and me. Think carefully when you vote. Your pro­ perty relief is a short time gain but the 2 per­ cent sales tax will never be removed. Floyd L. Miller Bellevue Barry County trial would be beneficial To The Editor: 1 was pleased that the Barry County Com­ missioners were willing to meet with the Na­ tional Parks Commission, the North Country Trail Organization, and the Michigan Rails to Trails Conservancy to hear possible benefits of a trail in Barry County. I hope the commissioners use the new found tactical help that was put before them May 18 to find answers to their questions and worries. I hope they will reconsider their negative posi­ tion to the trail. There were some surprises at this meeting, though. The first was that, according to Commis­ sioner Mark Doster, the thought of the public going onto farm land strikes fear into the heart of the farmer. Seeing that we depend on each other for survival, maybe we should wort on a way to ease this fear. A trail would be a good way to work this out. Second. 1 was offended by Commissioner Robert Wenger’s comment that bicyclists are “ding dongs’’ and “that's why they make cars." There was no need to make this com­ ment. We “ding dongs" are parents, workers (blue and white collar), taxpayers, and buyers of fanners' products. The fact that we are ad­ vocating our interest is no reason to call us names. There are benefits of a trail, even if it is from Hastings to Chariton Park. It would enhance the county and draw people to us, maybe to live or start a business. David CanHastings Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by. Hastings Banner, Inc. A Divsion at J-Ad Gothic* me 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba President Stephen Jacobo Treawer John Jacoba Vice President Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eaton Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Eaton Barbara GaN Sue Hinckley Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Nick Hoffman Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through FnaayBam to5Xp.m. Saturday Ban - Noor Scott Orrmen Denise Howeil Jerry Johnson Joyce McCain, Weodtand: ftsu Slortham, " ' 1 Sbsryi Aden, Hastings: Jessie Lewis, Brow*: Phylts Bowers Subscription Rates: S13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) “It sounds too good to be true ., and it probably is. Everyone seems Guriy confused about it. I’d give it a 50-50 chance." “1 think it will make it. It sounds likje a good idea." “Hopefully slim. It doesn’t sound good for die low income and they ones going to benefit are die higher income people.” “1 don’t know, but peo­ ple need lo understand it better. It would have a better chance if property taxes didn't go back up in a couple of yean.” “I dunk its dunces are pretty good. Beopie are sick and tired nf property taxes." “I’n not sure. 1 hope it doemV* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 5 Proposal A creates many 'winners* 7b The Editor: A. It is not "perfect" legislation, but it is much better than what we have now. Our state now taxes its property owners fourth highest of the 50 states Our sales tax is fourth from the lowest. Only four states have a lower sales tax. The cut in millage should be a welcome relief to our homes, businesses and industries. We in Hastings are well aware of one of our industries having moved part of its facilities and many employees out of our state to Ten­ nessee and Dakota. I don't doubt that high property taxes (thus higher wages for workers to pay theirs) had a partial bearing on their decision. How many more industries can we afford to let move out of stale and take jobs with them? Equally as sad is the fact that some of our Michigan students receive a $2,000 per year education, while other Michigan pupils receive a $9,000 education, depending on which school district they live in. Do we call this equality? It*s shameful! Under Proposition A. each student is guaranteed $4800 each year and has an equal start in life. It is much more equitable than what we have. At the present time. Hastings students receive approximately $4,300 per pupil. Reniers of property are also much better off under Proposition A. Owners of apartments pass tax increases down to their renters in their lease. Thus, many more winners. My recent assessment increase for this year was 17.9 percent. Some township residents face 20 and 30 percent increases. Next year Trails up against 'impenetrable mentality1 7b The Editor: After reading the article in the Banner last week about the North Country National Scenic Trail. I was more astonished than ever at the impenetrable mentality of elected of­ ficials in Barry County. The same might be said of the elected of­ ficials of the City of Hastings in regard to this issue. Much of the country is moving to footpaths as a way to provide access to the great out­ doors without involving motorized vehicles, and some of our elected officials are digging in to prevent that here. Over the years, our elected officials have pushed for progressive thinking and have planning to attract new industry and profes­ sionals. Why not footpaths? I find the remarks of commissioners Mark Doster and Bob Wenger exaggerated and narrow-minded at best. Do two fellows whose extended families own * extensive agricultural holdings in the county” speak for the rest of the board and the majority of the voters? I think not! However, since the rest of the board ap­ peared to be indifferent, as reflected in the Banner article. One can only guess as to their position on this issue. What a neat compliment to the city and county the trail would be. to attract potential tourist spending and entice people to live here. But the greatest advantage lies in the aesthetic opportunity for Barry County residents who would definitely use the trail. Thank you Joe Rahn for arranging the park officials visit here. Now. come on residents of the city of Hastings and county of Barry, let’s get after those clodhoppers and move swiftly into the next century with the rest of the world. Bill McMacken Hastings Trails would add to county1* beauty To The Editor: The natives of Barry County need to realize what a terrific asset we have in our own "back yards." Hastings was not recognized in the top 100 best small towns for nothing! Look around you people! There is a lot right with this com­ munity. do not nun it with neglect and apathy! 1. Who are these imbeciles on our County Commission? To have federal representatives al a county meeting is unheard of. but to insult their intelligence with name calling and childish behavior of local officials is reprehensible (bed). I think we'd better recon­ sider if these people are truly representing Barry County's best interests. 2. Our predecessors had the foresight to use the Thornapple River as a dump and efforts are under way to clean up their mess II is now infested with S" to 10" Lampreys (a parasitic eel from the ocean). Il won't be too long before zebra mussels are discovered in one of our 300 plus lakes. We need to lake greater care! 3. A footpalh/bike trail through Barry County is an excellent way to improve our beautiful community. If people could see their surroundings up close and easily accessible, they would take measures to protect them. As for the farmers "protests." if their forefathers had the foresight to lease a 100-year right of way to a noisy and filthy train for $1.1 would think the current residents could tolerate the quiet evening stroll of a couple or a bicyclist on a silent lour of lhe county The fanners and landowners should remember. Michigan does have a law and stiff penalties in place for littering. All we (all of us) have lo do is enforce it. Littering along a trail, in a river or lake, or along our highways and byways ... is still littering I personally have used these trails in other communities and they are wonderful. I ap­ plaud lhe actions of those trying to do something locally: The Thomapple Watersh­ ed Group. The Rails to Trails Conservancy and many others. To everyone else! Wake up people! Steven M Walker Hastings KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS 1 On June 2. Michigan voters will be deciding a very important issue, that of the opportunity of changing the way our schools arc financed. The issue is called Proposition Letters Stale Equalization could increase assessments even more - 50 percent is not unbelievable! And what can you do about it? Pay it. or sell and move out-of-state. This Constitutional change limits this in­ crease to a maximum of 5 percent or less, dependent on inflation rates. In the meantime, your property value can increase much more. Through the small sales tax increase, outof-state visitors will be helping us fund our educational facilities as we have been doing for years when we go into their states. Proposition A is a Constitutional change, which mrnns Lansing cannot change it. Those Information about the...Hastings Area Schools System by Carl Schoessel, Superintendent Proposal A puts kids first funds cannot be touched without a vote of its citizens. Our children and grandchildren will be lhe benefactors. Proposition A is not the legislation, there is no such thing, it’s a compromise in which most residents have more favorable benefits than disadvantages. Let’s not let this one get away. Vote "Yes’ on June 2. Respectfully. John DeBroux Hastings 'Miss Clark* remembers her beginnings To The Editor: I. Carol Lou Rhoades, began my teaching career in Hastings, where at that time I was known as "Miss Clark." 1 taught music in the three elementary buildings and picked up two junior high music classes for Mr. Moyer. County Normal students were also seen. Mr. Herb Perkins was principal. This was in 1953-54 and 1954-55. 1 left Hastings to go into classroom teaching for the Grand Rapids Public Schools. My leaching career continued, after the birth of my first son. at Godwin Heights in kindergarten and 3Vi years later my second son was bom. In 1969. I was hired by Kentwood Public Schools to teach third grade at Townline Elementary School. Tne next 23 years were spent teaching kindergarten at this same school. With 34 years in teaching I retired Dec. 18. 1992. It is really difficult to leave what I like doing best — teaching. I like to think I'm still 40. but my body at times reminds me I’m not! My husband. Stan, tells me it’s time to "stop and smell the roses." We love to travel and "cruise." I can not completely give up teaching. "It's my calling in life, so I’m subb­ ing two to three days a week. " Even after 40 years. I think about the junior high students. I had in Hastings! These "•□ds" are in their 50s now! Gosh, they’re almost as old as I am! A few who stick out in my mind are Wendell Armour, Lynn Ossenheimer. Martha Phelps, Dave Hulbert and Sally Morgan. I'd love to sec or hear from them again. My address is: 300 Fescue S.E.. Kent­ wood. Mich. 49548. A retirement open house honoring me will be held Thursday. May 27. from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Townline School (at Division Street). 100 60th St. S.E , Kentwood. The public i& invited. Some students from the seventh grade class (bom 1941-42) were: Donald Vahlsing. Mary Ellen Brownell. Herb Bishop. Janet Haywood. Diane Bennett. Richard Kurr. Paula Lumbert. Martha Gies. Dennis Cleveland. John Kelley, Judy VanWie. Mary Lou Mathews, Sandra Thompson, Mac Cur­ tis, Linda Carter, Geo Hamer. Robt. Nelson. John Moan, John Crawley, Beatrice Baum. Esther Hinckley, and David Barnes. Carol Clark Rhoads, Kentwood Still time to buy Alumni Banquet tickets Winding down preparations for the Hastings Alutnni Association's annual banquet Saturday, June 12, members gathered after their recent meeting to package the 'Give away bags* of mementos and souvenirs that will be given to those who attend the event. From left ere Bob Murphy, Mike Hook, Bob Cesey, Ron Conklin, Harm Wilcox, Marge Lewis, Dorothy Reid, Pat Greenfield and Don Reid. Several olhers who attended that meeting are not pictured. Tickets for the banquet are available until June 5 by calling Dorothy Reid, 8459835, or stopping st Bosley's Pharmacy. WBCH or Hastings Savings & Loen. NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS Annual School Election June 14,1993 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applica­ tions for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 12, 1993, 2:00 p.m. Nearly 20 years of discussion, constitu­ tional proposals and legislative solutions have produced little or no change in the way schools arc financed. Finally. Proposal A is a rare opportunity to establish a stable source of funding for pro­ grams and services for Michigan’s students while providing meaningful property tax releif for taxpayers and replacement revenues for schools. For the first time, a broad coalition, in­ cluding the governor, legislators from both political parties, business, industry, and education labor and management have come together to support one proposal. The alternative is the status quo. which relies far too heavily on the property tax. Pro­ posal A is a positive change which will ac­ complish the following: • Establishes a $4,800 foundation for per pupil spending in the Constitution and indexes it to future growth by law. (Hastings Schools will receive $432 more per student from the state next year under Proposal A.) • Limits the number of mills levied and growth in assessments in future years. (The school millage rate for Hastings will be cut almost in half.) • Rolls back the current year assessment increases to 3 percent and limits future assess­ ment increases to 5 percent of inflation, whichever is less. • Constitutionally dedicates to schools an additional 2 cents in sales tax. One question about Proposal A that every taxpayer is asking is, "Will the proposed cut in my property taxes outweigh the two-cent increase in my sales tax?" The following con­ version formula will show the savings: 1 _____________ .(SEV in 1992) x 103% » _______________ (New SEV for 1993). 2.35.7797 (Hastings Area Schools operational millage in 1992) minus 18.0 mills ■ 17.7797 (millage reduction for Hastings property owners). 3. *1 ___________ x #2 17.7797 (millage reduction) 1983 SEV (tu savinge) 4.43 _____________ +- .02 (sales tax 0* l*>"Jtl increase - $ _____________ (Kvei of laiabie purchases that would have to be made to equal the property lax rollback) While each taxpayer has to decide if Pro­ posal A is of personal benefit, it is definitely going to benefit the school children of the Hastings Area School District. Proposal A puts our children first, but Proposal A also provides the state’s citizens with significant property tax relief and controls future in­ creases in assessments. And it does all of this while establishing a foundation for stable and reasonable growth in school funding. The statewide election on June 2 is very im­ portant in terms of the future of our children, relief for property owners, and the economic well-being of the state. Be sure to vote! Poll says Michigan voters back Proposal A Michigan voters appear ready to support Propsal A June 2 if their distrust of govern­ ment and politicians can be overcome and if they become convinced that Proposal A will improve the funding of Michigan education. By a margin of 54 to 31 percent, likely voters support adoption of Proposal A. Among registered voters aware of the June 2 election, 51 percent support and 32 percent oppose Proposal A. A statewide public opinion survey of 600 registered voters was conducted April 30-May 2. Underwritten as a public service by the Michigan Retailers Association and the Michigan State Medical Society, the survey probed attitudes about lhe features xnd goals of Proposal A. Its results provide insight into the public’s opinion about K-12 finance. The survey was conducted by Public Sector Consultants of Lansing, which is responsible for all conclusions. The Michigan Retailers Association and the Michigan State Medical Society desire that all findings be fully disclosed. William Sederburg, vice president of Public Sector Consultants, revealed several signifi­ cant findings from the poll. • Only 9 percent of the public feel very knowledgeable about Proposal A. • 63 percent believe that the way we finance our schools must be fundamentally changed. • 41 percent believe that lhe most impor­ tant goal of Proposal A should be achieving equity in K-12 funding; only 12 percent believe property tax relief should be the major F»l. • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 14,1993 Available at the Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Call 623-9246 or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date: June 12,1993, 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education • By a margain of 50-35 percent, the public supports raising lhe sales tax by 2 cents. • 68 percent believe that the legislature and governor cannot be trusted to come up with a good way of financing our schools. Thirty-six percent believe that the fact a constitutional amendment is on the ballot is proof that the political system has failed. • Attitudes about Proposal A closely parallel opinions about Governor John Engler’s performance in office. The more likely voters are to approve of the governor’s performance, the more likely they are to sup­ port Proposal A. However, 45 percent do not trust (38 percent do) the governor’s opinions about how best to change the property tax system. The June 2 vole is less likely to be a referendum on Gov. Engler than the result of people evaluating the effect of the proposal on their individual school districts and pnekel hooks, • Voters are not set in their opinions about the proposal. When certain information was provided to survey responders about the measure, significant numbers were willing to change their opinion. For example, 10 percent of supporters become opponents when they learned that the sales tax cannot be deducted on their federal income tax. Larry Meyer, CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association, said. "The Michigan Retailers Association understands the link bet­ ween economic development and educational opportunity and quality. The public believes that the way we finance K-12 education must be fundamentally changed, an important first step toward improving student performance." FISH FOR POND STOCKING Thursday, June 3 Delivery will be... BATTLE CREEK - BATTLE CREEK FARM BUREAU 9:45-10:45 a.m. • Ph. 616-952-4025 MINIMUM ORDER OF 25 FISH WE FURNISH YOUR HAUUNG CONTAINERS TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL THE STORE ABOVE OR call -1-800-247-2615 (Orders do not have to be placed in advance.! REAL ESTATE Halderman Can Help 11 Building Sites 5 Miles Southwest Of Hastings EXECUTIVE SECRETARY A leading West Michigan Community Bank offers an apportunity for a motivated in­ dividual to join us as an Executive Secretary. Qualified candidates will possess excellent 2 OFFICE NURSES AND 2 OFFICE RECEPTIONISTS Part-Time Monday-Friday Physician is seeking office staff to open a new Obstetrics/Gynecology practice in Hastings, MI., beginning in July, 1993. The office nurse(s) must be a currently certified RN or LPN. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, and prior doctor's office experience is heavily Losalien. On M-43 alTillotson Road, just north orSchultz Road. 20 minutes northeast of Kalamazoo and 30 minutes southeast or Grand Rapids. To Be Sold At Public Auction: Saturday, June5 * At 11:00 A.M. This property represents an excellent opportunity to purchase building sites on a State Highway in a quiet country setting. Parcel sizes range from 2!4 acres to 10 acres. Auction will be conducted at the property on M-43 at Tillotson Road. Perk secretarial skills, typing (65+ wpm), and be proficient on P.C. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. preferred. terpersonal and communication skills, as well as Property Impcttion Data; May 15 from 1-4 Previous experience in a financial or legal en­ computer, billing, and accounting training/experience. Prior e? -erience in a doctor's office is P.M. anti May 19 from 4-6:30 P.M. vironment helpful. Competitive salary and fringe benefit package offered. Send resume in confidence to... Ad# 208 Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. MI 49058 tests and building approval will be obtained prior to the sale. The office receptionist(s) must possess excellent in­ Sellers: Marvin & Linda Smith heavily preferred. Please send resume and letter of introduction by Call Us for More Information and Parcel Maps! Friday, June 4th to: Physician's Office Recruiting Post Office Box 151 Randy Harmon Hastings, MI 49058 Eaton Rapids, Michigan E.O.E. (517) 663-8666 1 (800) 424-2324 Auctioneer Mark Metzger �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 Homer Patterton Thomas O. Kurtz FLORIDA - Homer Patterson, 81, of Bradenton, Flordia. passed away Monday. May 17, 1993. He graduated from Michigan Slate University receiving his M.A. in 1959. Served as Allegan County Extension Director from 1955 until his retirement in 1975. Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife. Myrtle of Bradenton, Florida; children. Michael M. and Cecilia Patterson of Caledonia, Reverend E. Peter and Judy Geitner of Lynchburg, Virgi­ nia, William and Susan Russell of Chesterton, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother, Jim and Mary Patterson; sister, Gene and Ben Wax; sister-in-law, Betty Patterson all of Grand Rapids. At his request cremation has taken place. Family and friends will meet on Friday, June 25, al the Caledonia Funeral Chapel from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held Saturday. June 26, at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel al HASTINGS - Thomas O. Kurtz, 84, of 1308 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kunz was bom on August 1, 1908 in Hastings Township Barry County, the son of Frank and Katherine (McPharlin) Kurtz. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1927 from Hastings High School. He fumed the family homestead in Hastings Township all his working life, retiring in 1976. Mr. Kunz is survived by sister, Ellen Jane Myers of Florida; nieces and nephews, special friends Pauline and William Christie of Hast­ ings. Burial al Riverside Cemetery. He was preceded in death by sister, Marie Fairchild. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 28 al Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. al the funeral home. 10:30a.m. Memorial contributions may be nade to lhe John Hannah Foundation of Michigan State University. ATTEND SEBVICES Hastings Area HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jim Fox, pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 943-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:43 a.m.. Sunday School. 11.00 a.m.. Morning Worriup; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided io and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Rev WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ rero. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:45; 6M» Wednesday Evening Youth Group. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Irvm, Michigan Rev Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370. Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion; 5:00 pm. Evening Prayer. 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confesaiom Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Boa 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, porner of Green and Jefferaon) Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 943-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Monuag Worship. Youth Meeting al 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Wonhip. Bible Study. 700 p.m. Thursday. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E. Bond. Hastings HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easier Sunrise Service; 9.30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM 10:30 Coffee Hour in the DbJung Room Monday - 7 30 Session Meeting. Tuesday ■ 7:00 Deacon's meeting. Wednesday ■ 7MD Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8:00 Concern Group fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quada. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 943-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anson. Paetor Phone 943-9414. Sunday. May 30 - 800 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all <es); 10: 45 Holy Conunumoa Thurs day. May 27 - 11:30 Holy ComMHMy/Lanch; 1:00 Ruth Circle; 400 Outreach; 7:30 Journey of Fanh. Chorahers 800 AA. Satur day. May 29 - 9 30 Conf. 8; 10:00 Camtr Practice; 800 NA. Wednes­ day. June 2 - 3:15 Young Spirits; 600 Sarah Circle CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; HOOa.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children Delton Area CHUBCH O» GOO. 7* DAV, BmAsM. Michigan. Services 10 a-m- each T—day. Call 6714100 or Bn 42. Bedford. Mich 49020 CEDAR CREEK MMX, Cedar Croat Rd.. I mi. S.. Pernor Brant Brssktn Phon 623-2285. Sunday School at KM0 a m ; Wonhip 11XX) a.m.; Evrning Service at 6MDp.ro.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7MDp.ro. Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sundgy Mau 9:30 a.m. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m- at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis « 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all afn; 11:00 a m. Morning Worship Service, Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Chibs; 7.00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7X» p.m.. Adults Prayer maetrog; 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Choir THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett, Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a m . 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 am. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Brmg lhe whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these Local Businesses: HASTMGS SAWIGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WHEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions" HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Tefry Lane (at Starr School Rond). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no newer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service tt 9: 25 a.m. and Sabbath School at 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7MD-8MJ0 p.m. The community is invited. Eighth grade graduation is Tuesday. June I « 7:00 p.m. al the church, followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall. There wiH be no psyer meeting on this date. A baptism will be conducted during the Warship service. Sabbath May 29. Our Community Service Censer. 502 E. Green Street, pro­ vides good quality, clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Mon­ day and Wedrosday. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for aa ap­ pointment at 945-2361 if you are in need. Donations of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church streets, Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Organist/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to ail floors. SUNDAY May 30 Church School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM tt 10:30 a.m.; Middle High and Senior High Youth FeUowship 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY. JUNE 6 - START OF SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Worship 9:30 a.m. — includes "Summer Tune Bible Time" with Bible Stories, crafts, games and music for kids age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday: Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays: Narcotics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.; CoDcpendents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays: Co-Dcpendents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday. May 27 - Thornapple Manor Birth­ day Party; Bell Choir 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday. May 30 - Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Thursday, June 3 - Bazaar Workshop, 9:30 a m. Friday. June 4 - Visually Impaired Persons Pic­ nic Ftsh Hatchery Park. 11:00 a.m.; Children's Choir Party 5:30 p.m. Sunday. June 6 - Start of Sum­ mer Schedule; Worship 9:30 a.m. — special music by Children's Choir and Chancel Choir. Tuesday. June 8 - Hi-Nooners Potluck and Program. 12:00 noon. Wednesday. June 9 - Prayer Group. 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Luncheon/Program. 12:00 noon with Home Friends as special guests (child care available). Tuesday. June 15 — U.M. Men Dinner A Program 6:30 p.m. Thursday. June 17 — Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m. Saturday. June 19 — Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6:00 p.m.; Fnends Group trip to Sandi Patti concert at Lowell Show boat. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word. (616) 945 9392 Sunday FLEXFAB MCOHFOWATED 1952 N. Broadway O» GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hroth«s. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2-7 or first grade). Kids KJub or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teeq Btbie Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Mde Study - no age limns GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets al 600 Powell Rd.. I mik cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948-3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224. Church Phone 948-2330 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. — Bible Classes — for all ages. 10:40 a.m. — Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. — Evening Praise. TlrondBy: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Outdoor Activity. 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTNIGS MANUFACTURWG CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Schtxvl 10 a m.; Worship II a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices; Bible Classes 10 a.m. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video senes "Does God Exist'*" on Wednesday eve 7pm "Children al Risk" video scries on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 p m irepeal showing! Sunday . March 28 and April 4. 6pm Area OBITUARIES ___________ James D. Leak____________ | Viola M. Kennedy__________| LAKE ODESSA - James D. Leak. 56, of 985 East Musgrove, Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, May 25. 1993 at Blodgett Medical Center. Mr. Leak was bom March 28.1937 in Lake Odessa, the son of Zeno and Doris (Sherrard) Leak. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1935 and was married to Carol Lindmman on November 12, 1966. He lived and farmed in the Sebewa area all his life. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and attended the Sebewa Baptist Church. Mr. Leak is survived by his wife, Carol; son, James Jr. and one daughter. Debrah Leak; his mother, Doris Leak; one brother, Edwin Leak; one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Dawker all of Lake Odessa. He was preceded in death by a son Bryan Douglas Leak on August 4, 1968. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Dick Cross officiat­ ing. Burial in West Sebewa Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, May 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 lo 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebewa Baptist Church or a charity of one's choice. HASTINGS - Viola M. Kennedy. 88 of Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 23,1993 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Kennedy was bom on April 27,1905 in Hastings, the daughter of Edward P. and Cora E. (Maucws) DeMott. She attended school in Hastings. She was married to Andrew D. Kennedy on March 22, 1924. He preceded her in death on October 1983. She was a member o’ First United Methodist Church, Hastings, a volunteer for Hospital Guild 87, served on the Fisher School Board and a member of Manin Corners Ladies Aid. Mrs. Kennedy is survived by sons and wives, Andrew and Patricia Kennedy of Hastings. Alan and Beverly Kennedy of Hastings, Michael Kennedy of Hamilton; daughters, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Myers of Lakewood, Cali­ fornia, Mrs John (Lucille) Mater of Nashville; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margurite Tobias, Beatrice Hall. Evelyn Beadle, all of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by grand­ daughter, Magen; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 26 at Ginbach Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial waa at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Israel "Joe" Saucedo, Sr. ORANGEVILLE - Israel "Joe" Saucedo. Sr.. 58, of 6869 South Boulter Road. Orange­ ville. passed away Monday, Ma/ 24. 1993 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Saucedo was bora on March 13,1933 in San Benito, Texas, lhe son of the late Candelario and Refugia (Conde) Saucedo. He had been a cement finisher for 23 years and was employed by L.D. Construction Company in Kalamazoo. Mr. Saucedo was a volunteer fireman for the Orangeville Fire Department for 13 yean and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Saucedo is survived by his wife, Agatha (Latuga) Saucedo, whom he married May 14, 1986; 10 children and their mouses, Ruben and Julie Saucedo, Israel and Lisa Saucedo, Jr., Tony Saucedo. Ricardo Saucedo. Jayne and Herb Stamurs, and Josie and Frank Kruger all of Otsego. John and Tammy Saucedo. and Maggie Saucedo all of Kalamazoo, Jeaae and Valerie Saucedo of Plainwell and Linda Saucedo of Weslaco, Texas; four nep children and spouses, Tom and Sharon Green of Fenton, Mark and Sheila Moris of Flint, Troy and Angel Anderson of Jackronville, Florida and Phillip and Pauline Green of Allegan; brother, Felipe Saucedo, Sr., and his companion, Veeda Campos of Orangeville; 12 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step­ mother, Dominga Saucedo. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am. Thursday, May 27 at the Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home, with Pastor David Garcia officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemet­ ery. Orangeville. |Jan Kasper| GRAND RAPIDS - Jan Kasper, 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday. May 23. 1993 at the Home at Hope in Grand Rapids. He was bora July 30, 1940 in the Nether­ lands, the son of John and Hendrika (Harkema) Kasper. He attended school in the Netherlands and »u married to Doria Oaeaga on June 30, 1961 in Portland. He lived in Oarkaville area until moving to Grand Rapida in 1980. Mr. Kasper was employed at Keeler Bran for 20 yean and at the American Proper Management of Grand Rapida for the past 10 years. He was past member of the Lions Club. Mr. Kasper is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Chris) Thomas of Wyoming. Mrs. Robert (Colleen) Ohler of Grand Rapids; one son. Phil Kasper of Clarksville; four grand­ children. Ashley, Ben and Caine Thomas and Matthew Kasper, his mother, Hendrika Kasper of Jenison; four brothers, Thomas of Grand Rapids, Genin of Breckenridge, Colorado, Case of Kentwood and Sid of Ionia; four aiater, Lee Mulder of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Theodore (Sue) DeJongh <*.*!», Mrs. loop (Cori) Huiaenga of Minima. Mrs. Quick (Marian) Poatema of Gaylord and 1 sister-in-law Kay Kasper of Ionia. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy; grandson, Nathan; brother, Simon and his father, John. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Oarkaville with Chaplain Nancy Qodfelder officiating. Burial at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Grand Rapids or Aida Resource. Visitation will be Thursday, May 27 from 7:00 lo 9:00 p.m. at (be Kocpa Funeral Oiapel, Clarksville. | Beatrice L. Gariinger | j | SHELBYVILLE Glenn Howard McGooegal, 57, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, May 16, 1993 in Grand Rapids. Mr. McGonegal was bora May 1, 1936, in Jackson, the son of lhe late Frank and Edna McGooegal. He had retired from the State of Michigan as a School Lunch Coordinator. Survivors include three children and their spouses, Lisa and Shane McGonegal-Smith of Mt Pleasant Timothy Glenn and Kim McGooegal of San Diego, California, Douglas and Luanne Zawacki of San Carlos, California; two grandchildren, Rachel McGonegal and Levi Smith; three sisters Virginia Finch, Pat Holley, and Joanne McGonegal. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 20 at the Marshall-Gren Funeral Home in Plainwell with Reverend Gerald Gallaway officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Michael H. Warner GRAND RAPIDS - Michael H. Warner, 35. of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 22,1993 at his residence. Mr. Warner was boro oo July 20, 1937 in Hastings, the son of Marshall R. and Juanita (Neil) Warner. He graduated from Hastings High School and served in the Army from 1958-1961. He was married to Patricia Janoae in 1957. She preceded him in death February 1973. He was employed for Steel Case for five years and nine years in construction. Mr. Warner is survived by son, Marshall Warner and Robert Warner both of Grand Rapids; daughter, Candace of Wyoming, Sand­ ra of Greenville; six grandchildren Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 26 at Bedford Cemetery with Reverend John Fortune officiating. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home, Hastings. I Paul Geiger| LAKE ODESSA - Beatrice L. Gariinger, 93, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, May 21, 1993 at the Tendercare Nursing Home, WOODLAND - Paul Geiger, 95, of Wood­ land, passed away Wednesday, May 26. 1993 at Tendercare, Hastings. Funoal arrangements are pending at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Hastings. She was born on December 29, 1897 in Butternut, the daughter of Benjamin and Bell |Georgia A. LaReau| (Knapp) Henle. She graduated from Carson City High School and wss married to Orven Gariinger who preceded her in death in 1966. She lived in the Lake Odessa area since 1930. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Congregational Church. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Fred and Marilyn Gariinger, Laurel Gariinger, Art and Marcia Raffier all of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Monday, May 24 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa, with Reverend Keith McIver officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance or the Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. I Helen L. Fumiss] NASHVILLE - Helen L Fumiss, 82, of Nashville and Thomapple Lake. Barry County, passed away Sunday, May 23,1993 at Tender­ care of Hastings. She was bora on August 11,1910 in Barry County, the daughter of Victor and Elsie (Mayo) Fumiss. She graduated from Nashville High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University, snd her Master’s Degree from Columbia University, New York. She was an elementary school teacher in New Rochelle, New York, Pasedena, Califor­ nia, Hastings and for the Lakeview schools in Battle Creek. She belonged to the Retired T ea chers Association, and to the High Noooers Senior Citizens Group from the Hastings Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling all over the world, and fishing at her Thoraa^le Lake cottage Surviving are sister, Jennett Kellerman of Elkton; special nephew, Raymond Kellerman of Rockford, Illinois; several other nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorial service was held Thursday, May 27 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funer­ al Home, Nashville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial Lakeview Cemet­ ery. Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Putnam Library or Alzheimer Research WOODLAND - Georgia A LaReau, 89 of 151 South State, Woodland, passed away Friday, May 21,1993 at the Tendercare Nurs­ ing Home in She wss born on March 9. 1904 in Wood County, Ohio, the daughter of James snd Maggie (Wallers) Grim. She attended Western High School in Bay City and was married to Herman LaReau on December 22, 1923 in Quanicasse. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1982. She lived in the Woodland area for the last 50 years. She worked at the Lake Odessa Canning Company, the Barry County Medical Facility Thornapple Manor. She was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Womens Qub. Mrs. LaReau is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Arden (Betty) Harper of Ionia, Mrs. Edward (Phyllis) Reed of Freeport; six grand­ children. 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in dealh by one brother, Joseph; one sister, Beulah; a half sister Mae and a half brother, Jim. Funeral services were held Monday, May 24 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with Reverend Carl Litchfield and Reverend Robert Kersten officiating. Burial in Woodland Memorial Park. |David J. Stawski| David J. Stawski, 56, passed away May 25, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Slawski was born on April 10. 1937 in Ann Arbor, to Stanley and Donna Stawski. He was a self employed salesman. Mr. Stawski is survived by his son, Willard II (Bill) and Kami Stawski of Middleville; his grandsons: David Jordan, Jacob Andrew and Preston James Stawski; his mother, Mrs. Stan­ ley J. (Donna) Stawsli; his brother. Dr. Willard and Elvira Stawski; his niece and nephews: Eric, Steven, Jeanette and Phillip Stawski. A gathering of remembrance will be held at the Caledonia Lakeside Park on Saturday, May 29 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The family suggests memorial contributions to U of M Medical Center Department of Cardiology/Internal Medicine. Carl 4, Hobert, Sr. HASTINGS - Carl A. Hobert. Sr.. 71, of 4400 Bayne Road, Hastings, passed away Sunday, May 23, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Hobert was born on April 13, 1922 at Pine Plains, New York, the son of Elmer and Julia (Brown) Hobert He was raised in Pine Plains and attended schools there. His family moved to Bath, in 1938 from New York and then later to the Stoney Point area of Barry County. He was a Veteran of World War n serving in the United Slates Army from November 3,1942 until his discharge on Janu­ ary 5. 1946. He was married to Donna M. Lee on Septem­ ber II, 1946. Mr. Hobert was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 22 yean, retiring in 1975. Had previously worked for the former Orton Endsley Sawmill for a number of yean. Mr. Hobert is survived by his wife, Donna; son and wife, Carl, Jr. and Sharon Hobert of Nashville; four grandsons; three sisters, Grace Boulter of Plainwell, Vera Vantassel of Saugerties, New York, Ida Nelson of Grand Rapids; brother, Howard Hobert of Woodland. He wu preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons snd an infant sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 26, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with JU^gynd offifisung Burial at Wood- ^MeSMl caimillimiuns may be rude to Barry Community Hospice. | William J. Sheridan | HASTINGS - William J. Sheridan, 69 or Hastings, passed away Friday, May 21,1993 at Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Sheridan was boro on September 23, 1923 in Brookville, Canada, the son of OwenS. and May A (Donovan) Sheridan. He moved to Detroit in 1928 and graduated from Detroit High School in 1941. Mr. Sheridan married Dolores J. Salter on August 20, 1949. He served in United Stales Coast Guard from 1942-1946. Mr. Sheridan was employed at Orchard Industries in Detroit snd Hastings for 17 years and worked at E.W. Bliss for 20 years retiring in 1986. He wu a member of the American Legion, Hastings Post. Mr. Sheridan is survived by his wife, Dolores of Hastings; sons and wives: Michael T. (Margaret) Sheridan of St Louis, Missouri, Thomas R. Sheridan of Hastings, Stanton W. (Debra) Sheridan of Racine, Wisconsin; daughters: Susan M. Smith of Hastings, Mrs. Raymond (Karen) Yanus of Houston, Texas; 12 grandchildren; brother, Thomu Sheridan of Centerline, Michigan; sisters: Mrs. Al (Sally) Salona of Mount Clemens, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Gorman of Little Falls, New York, several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held. May 24,1993 at Ginbach Funeral Home with Reverend Phil­ ip L. Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Ferguson Hospital Cancer Unit |Roland E. Reid| LAKE ODESSA - Roland E. Reid, 73, ofKecia Court, Lake Odessa, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 1993 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He was bom on October 30.1919 in Clinton, South Carolina, the son of Joseph and bstell (McCall) Reid. He attended school in South Carolina, and was married to Iris Pierce Stair on December 15, 1945 in Lake Odessa. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1941-1945. He then enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea where he received two Purple Hearts. He retired from the service in 1965. Mr. Reid wu a member of the Masons, V.F.W., the DAV. ind the Woodland Eagles. Mr. Reid is survived by his wife, Iris; one son, Gary Stair of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Vicki Hurst of Alaska, Carol Jo Melton of Arizona; six grandchildren, 10 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Bertha Darling of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Charles and Ansel. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m, Friday, May 28, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with John Piercefield officiating. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the V.F.W. Scholarship Fund. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 7 _____ Legal Notices____ Social News... NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Moore-Roth to wed June 12 Northrup -Collins engagement told Elwin and Aileen Northrup of Martin an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Amy Kathleen, to Stephen Charles Collins of Hastings. The prospective groom is the son of Les and Becky Collins of St. Joseph. The bride-elect is a graduate of Martin High School and Western Michigan University. She is the assistant editor at Kaechele Publica­ tions in Allegan. The prospective groom is a graduate of Lakeshore High School and Western Michigan University. He is a teacher al Hastings Middle School. The couple are planning a June 26 wedding at Martin United Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Jordon Moore of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Michelle, to John Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Roth of Lake Odessa. Michelle is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School. John is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at Stele Plating and Finishing in Grand Rapids. They are planning a June 12 wedding at Lakewood Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Rowley-Robins to be wed June 18 Kathy Rowley of Hastings is happy to an­ nounce the engagement of her daughter. Cherie Lee, lo Verne Sumner Robins, son of Verne Robins Jr. of Leslie and Sara Robinson of Hastings. A June 18 wedding is being planned. DEFAULT having been mode tn the condition of a certain real estate mortgage mode ond executed on August 29. 1990. by IRA NATHANIEL STRICKLIN, also known as Ira Nathaniel Strickland, a married man. as mortgagor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER VICES, INC., an Indiana Corporation, as mor tgogee. and recorded on Auguit 30. >990. in the Office of the Register of Deed* of Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 504 of mortgage* on page 770. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at hie dote of this notice $54,849.75 for principal and $2,277.83 for interest ond no logoi or •quitable proceeding having been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the dsbt secured by the mortgage, ond the power ol s«.le in the mor­ tgage contained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 10. 1993, ol 2:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day. inside the East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hosting*. Michigan. that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, in the State of Michigan, the land* ond premises describ­ ed in said mortgage will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon the mortgage, together with the legal costs and charge* of sale, including the statutory atThe premise* to bo sold al said solo ore situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond ore described as follows: That port of Lot 1 of ARNOLD S PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Pogo 27, tarry County Records describ­ ed as: Commencing at the Northeasterly comer of said Lot 1. thence running thence South 33 degrees 4 minute* East along the Easterly line of sold lot, 90 feet for the place of beginning, thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly lino of said lot, 50 feet, thence Southwesterly to a point in the Westerly line of said lol. South 44 degrees 24 minute* East 100 feet from the Northwesterly cor­ ner of said lot, thence North 44 degrees 24 minutes West along the Westerly line of said lot, 50 foot, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (*) months from the date of sole. Doted: Moy 4. 1993 HUMBARGER t ZEBELL. P.C. Attorneys lor Plaintiff By: David L. Zebell 010 Comorko Building Bottle Crook. MU 49017 Teiophono: (616) 9B2-75B5 (6/3) CTTY OF NASTWGS (NKNNANCE NO. Ml AN OROMANCE TO AMEND SECTION >.400 OF “THE HASTINGS COM" THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS that Section 3.400 of The Hosting* Code'' be amended to read Ol follow* Section 1. Section 3.400 is hereby amended to rood a* follows: Section 3.400 BOCA Basic Building Code (BOCA). Adopted. (a) That certain document, three (3) copies of which ore on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, being marked and designated os The BOCA Basic Naiiorol Building Code. 1993 edition. 'The BOCA National Fire Prevention Code. 1993 edit.on ond The BOCA Notional Pro petty Maintenance Code" 1993 edition a* publish­ ed by the Building Officials and Code Administra­ tion International. Inc., be ond is hereby adopted o* the building code of the City of Hastings, in the State of Michigan, for the control of building* and structures a* herein provided: and each ond all of the regulation*, provisions, penalties, conditions ond terms of The BOCA Basic National Building Code." 1993 edition, are hereby referred to. adopted ond mode a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Ordinance. (b) Any person who violates this section shall be punishable by imprisonment In the county jail for up to ninety (90) day* ond a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be reviewed ond updated, by amendment, at least once every three (3) year* by adopting all change* to "The BOCA Basic National Building Code ond submitting a certified copy of the amended ordinance to the Bureau of Construction Codes. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Moved by Jasperse ond supported by Hawkins that the above Ordinance be adopted and road. Yeos 6 Nay* 2 Absent 0 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is c true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hostings City Council on the 10th day of Moy. 1993. Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (5/27) Dock et No 092 39) DO HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER HARRY G. GIF FT. Plaintiff DOLLY M. GfFFT. Defendant. Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) HOURS. MUMFORD. SCHUBEL. NORLANDER 1 MACFARLANE rm reo. vo-xi loo-sc Hooper-Whitman to be wed June 19 Alice Bender to mark 80th birthday Herricks to celebrate golden anniversary The Herricks of Napa. Calif., soon will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Ralph and Leone Herrick will entertain their family with a reunion brunch June 6 al the Mare Island Offices Club. Vallejo, Calif. Ralph is a retired officer having spent 30 years in the U.S. Army. Leone is a the former Leone Leonard. They met and married in Hastings. They have two daughters, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Thomappte Manor will be recognizing Alice Bender’s 80th birthday on Saturday. May 29. Her husband and children. Robert. Joan. Mary and Beverly, will be present for a little party Friends and family say they hope she will have one of her better days and they ask her friends lo offer prayer on her behalf that day. Deborah Jane Hooper and Scott Phillip Whitman will be united in marriage on June 19. 1993. The Kentwood couple are the children of Ronald and Cheryl Hooper of Middleville and Frank and Kay Whitman of Grand Rapids. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is employed at the Foremost Insurance. Cdmpnny. The future groom graduated from Creston High School and attended Grand Rapids Community Col­ lege and is employed at CR1 Masonry Reeds to celebrate 60th anniversary Clayo and Pauline Reed of 10326 Mt. Hope Highway. Vermontville, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 3. They were married in Angola, ind.. June 3. 1933. They will be treated to a family dinner with their children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. Anyone who wants to send them a card or slop by to congratulation them may do so. Estate ol SANDRA K. CHASE. Social Security No. 379-44-3617. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on June 10, 1993 at 2:30 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on the petition ol Robert Chase requesting Robert Chase bo appointed personal representative of Sandra K. Chose Estate who lived at 2870 Martin Rood. Hostings. Michigan ond who died Moy 13. 1993. ond requesting also the heirs at low of said deceased be determined. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ol the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 20. 1993 James H. Fisher (P26437) *07 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (61*) 949-3495 Robert Chose 2B70 Martin Rood Hasting*. Ml 49058 (5/27) Attorneys for Ptoinliff 6B E. Michigan Avenue Botlle Creek. Ml 49017 TO: DOLLY M. GiFFT. whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may bo barred or affected by the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Hearing to enter the Default Judgment is sol for the 29 h day of Juno. 1993. at 2:00 p.m., in the Barry County Circuit Court, in the City cf Hastings. Michigan. The Judg­ ment of Divorce will bo brought on for entry at this hearing granting a divorce: granting Plaintiff hi* accumulated personal property; ond. barring Defendant from alimony. Dated: Moy 29. 1993 Jeffrey A. Schubel Prepared by: Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27290) (*!*) 9*8-6146 (6/10) BARRY TOWMSMP Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Four board members present, 1 absent. 2 residents. 2 guests. Minutes approved as mailed. Treasurers report accepted os presented. Approved supervisor signing by-laws for Hickory Fire Dept. Approved paying sexton and his helper for cut­ ting trees and fixing stones. Monthly bills were read in the amount of $20,076.91 plus all payroll*. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Lois Bromley, clerk Asserted to by William B. Wooer. Supervisor (5/27) THE HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE Thomason-Mullins plan June 18 wedding Connie Rne Thomason and William Scott Mullins would like to announce their engagement. Connie is the daughter of Leia Thompson and late Raymond Thompson of Sunfield. She attended Lakewood High School and is employed at Thnftway Market in Mulliken. Scott is the son of William Mullins of S. Hayes St. of Hastings and Marie Bell of Algonquin lake. Hastings He is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Mueller Bean Co. of Sunfield. A June 18 wedding is being planned. Finkbeiners to celebrate 50th anniversary Dr. and Mrs. Wayne (Marie) Hnkbeiner of Middleville will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a chicken barbeque open house for their friends and family on Sunday, June 6, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. at their Cun Lake home. The open house is given by their children Sandy and Forrest Frank. Sally and John Smith, and Susan and David Bartz. The couple has five grandchildren. They would welcome all to come celebrate with them but no gifts please. Several communities in the area will be celebrating Memorial Day with special services. 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SUBSOtIBt TODAY J SAVE 20-50% Everytime You Grocery Shop — Choice not chance — NO ANNUAL FEE MASTERCARD AND VISA FROM HASTINGS CITY BANK Stop by or call any office for more information or an application. fastings Safe and sound since 1886 25% Off All Pointing Services EQUAL rtCUSNO • MEMBER FDIC With Coupon — Interior/Exterior Deck and Boat Dock Reconditioning - FREE ESTIMATES - Jett Hall • (416) 623-3182 Hastings 945-2401 Middleville 795-3338 Bellevue 763-9418 Nashville 852-0790 Caledonia 891-0010 Wayland 792-6201 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 Legal Notices NODCC OF MORTGAGE FOMCLOGUM •ai r Defoult having been mod* in th* condition* ol a certain mortgage executed by John R. Rener. o •ingle man, ol 17963 Sierra Hwy *0 Conyon Coun try, Californio, 91351. Mortgagor, to th* Eaton Federal Saving* Bonk, of Charlotte. Eaton County. Michigan, o corporation organized under th* low* of th* United State*. Mortgage*, dated February 20. 1991 and recorded in the office of the Register ot Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, on February 22. 1991 In Liber 512. Pogo* 109. 110 and HI. on which Mortgage there it claimed to be due on April 29. 1993. for principal, interest, late charge* and delinquent escrow balance, the sum of Twenty Two Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty Nine ond 92/100 Dollars (322.389.92). ond said Mortgagee having elected to declare oil sums secured by said Mortgage immediately du* and payable because of the several default* of the Mortgagor ond no proceedings at low having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby th* power of sol* contained in said Mortgage ha* become operative. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given, that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mor tgoge ond th* statute in such cose mad* and pro­ vided. the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol* of th* premise* therein described, or so much thereof a* may be necessary, at public auction to the highest bidder. at th* East door of th* Cour­ thouse at 220 West State Street. Hostings. Michigan. 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ond for said County, on Thursday. June 3. 1993. at 2:00 o clock local time in th* after­ noon of said day. and said premises will be sold to pay the amount then due on said Mortgage, together with Ten (10%) percent per annum in­ terest, legal costs, attorney fee* and also any taxes. Insurance premium* and any sum or sum* which may be paid by th* undersigned Mortgagee which It deemed necessary to pay to protect its in­ terest in th* premise*, which said premise* ore described in said Mortgage a* follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Mople Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan described os: commencing at the Southeast corner of the West 97 and 1 /3 acres of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Sec­ tion 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet tor the place of beginning, thence North 300 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 300 feet, thence East in the center of th* highway 200 feet to the place of beginning. Also a parcel of land in th* Southwest 1/4 of Section 21. Town 2 North. Range 7 West, described as: Commencing at th* Southeast comer of the West 97 ond 1 /3 acre* of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 21. thence West in the center of highway 415 feet, thence North 300 feet for the place of beginning, thence North 39 feet, thence West 200 feet, thence South 39 feet, thence East 200 feet to th* place a» beginning. The redemption period will be six (6) month* from the time of such sale. EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK A Federally Chartered Savings Bank 236 South Cochran Avenue Charlotte. Michigan 48613 Dated: April 29.1993 (5/77) StotosfMkMps Probate Court Caatv el Bar* — Jrvadto Devtaiai OMNDtFtNI PUBLICATION ON MKAMNG File No. 93-003729 TO: GREG REESE. IN THE MATTER OF: JASON THOMAS MOORE. Minor. A petition ha* been filed in th* above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by th* court on May 28. 1993 at 2:00 p.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hasting*. Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Greg Reese per­ sonally appear before th* court at the time and place stated above. May 20. 1993 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge of Probate (5/27) NOTICE OF MORTGAGC FOOCCLOSUNC SALK Default ho* occurred in the condition* of o mortfioge mode by Frank Joseph Rich ond Marjorie Moore Rich, husband and wife, mortgagor*, to State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan bonking cor­ poration. mortgage*, dated November 8. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deed* lor Barry County, on December 3. 1991. in Liber 528. Pag* 133. Because of said default, th* mortgage* ha* declared th* entire unpaid amount secured by •aid mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the dote ol this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal. Interest ot th* rat* of 12% per annum and expense* on said mortgage th* sum of SI2. 453.92. No suit or proceeding in law ho* been instituted to recover the debt secure! by sold mor­ tgage. or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and th* statute in such co*e made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, ond oil legal cost*, charge* ond ex­ penses. including attorneys' fee* allowed by law. and oil taxes and insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premise* ot public sal* to the highest bidder at the North door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Michigan on June 10. 1993. ot 2:00 p.m. The premise* covered by sold mortgage or* situated in th* Township of Baltimore. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and ore described a* follow* The Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Range 8 We*t EXCEPT: A parcel of land described a* com mencing ol the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of sold Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. thence East 398.5 feet thence south 326.3 feet, thence West 398.5 feet, thence 326.3 feet to th* place of beginning. Notice Is further given that th* length of the redemption period will be on* year from the dote of sol*. Doted: April 29. 1993 By: STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA MIKA. MEYERS BECKETT B JONES Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe Suit* 700. 200 Ottawa. NW Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (6-3) lbbslMkN|M CMICaart C—AyotNowy PUBLICATION NOTICK Boaooood Kotuke Hie No. 93-21155-5E Estate of GRACE H. BUTTS. DECEASED. Social Security No. 363-28-0794. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS; Your interest In the estate may bo barrod or <rfrecrea uy mi* nvie mg. TAKE NOTICE: On June 10.1993 at 1140a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before non. xicnora r». enaer ^uage or rruume, a ■•e^mng will bo hold on the petition of Dorothy Srvba. 3070 Country Club Dr.. Muskegon. Ml 49441, requesting that Donna McCarty, of 600 Groat Rd.. Dowling, Ml estate of Groce H. Butts, Deceased who lived at 3506 Lawrence, Hastings, Michigan and who died December 23. 1991. ' It also Is requested that the heir* at law of said -*------------- • a.j oeceaseo oe uerum, inuu ■ Creditor* of th* deceased ar* notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ - KH,1 — m* u, me -* -« - u, pwi > u— ttw* is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Moy 25. 1993 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 Donna McCarty By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R.: 600 Groat Road Dowling. Ml 49050 (5-77) Ann Landers Column on parenthood requested by reader Dear Ann Landen: Our five kids are grown, college-educated, on their own and doing well. Now the grandchildren arc arriv­ ing, and the middle generation could use a smile. Will you please re-run a column that had us splining our sides a few years ago? Those who have read it will be delighted to see it again, and those who haven't are in for a treat. — Readers in Lincoln, Neb. Dear Readers: It's one of my all-time favorites, too. Thank you for asking. MuatavaoTa Good Father on a Bad Day There's nothing sadder than the childless couple. It breaks your heart to see them fet­ ched out, relaxing around swimming pools in Florida and California, suntanned and miserable on the decks of boats, trotting off to enjoy Europe like lonesome fools — with money to spend, time to enjoy themselves and nothing to worry about. Childless couples become so selfish and wrapped up in their own concerns, you feel sorry for them. They don't fight over the kids' discipline. They miss all the fun of “doing without" for the child’s sake. It’s a pathetic sight. Everyone should have children. No one should be allowed to escape the wonderful ex­ periences attached to each stage in the development of the young. The happy memories of those early years — saturated mattresses, waiting for sitters who don't show, midnight asthma attacks, rasing to the emergency room of the hospital to get the kid's head stitched up. Then comes the payoff — when the child grows from a little acron into a real nut. What can equal lhe warm smile of a small lad with the sua glittering on $1,500 worth of braces — rained by peanut brittle — or the frolicking, carefree voices of 20 hysterical savages runn­ ing amok at a birthday party? How sad not to have children to brighten your cocktail parties — massaging potato chips into the rag and wrestling with guests for the olives in their martinis. How empty is the home without challenging problems that make for a well-rounded life — and an early breakdown: the end-of-day report from Mother, related like strategically placed blows to the temple; the tender,, thoughtful discussions when the report card reveals that your senior son is a moron. Children are worth every moment of anxie­ ty. every sacrifice. You know it the first tiaae you lake your son hunting. He didn't mean so shoot you in the leg. Remember how he cried? How sorry he was? So disappointed you weren't a deer. Those are the memories a man treasures. Think back to that night of romantic adven­ ture, when your budding, beautiful daughter eloped with the village idiot. What childleu couple ever shares in such a wonderful grow­ ing experience? Could a woman without children equal the strength and heroism of your wife when she tried to fling herself out of the bedroom window? Only a father could have the courage lo stand by — ready to jump after her. The childleu couple lives in a vacuum. They try to fill their lonely lives with dinner dates, theater, golf, tennis, swimming, civic affairs and trips all over the world. The emptiness of life without children is indescribable BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Area Attention Business Owners (Remember ur graduate with a special Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1993 Graduation issue of the: • • • • Maple Valley News Lakewood News Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! BOY, Tim and Kim Seese are proud to an­ nounce the birth of their son. Tucker LeGrand. Tucker wu born April 25 at Butter­ worth Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs., 7 ozs. and wu 19 inches long. Tucker has a big sister, Kathy. 7, and a big brother Tyrel, 3. Grandparents are Gerald and Shirley Seese of Clarksville. Ray and Mary Dykhouse of Lake Odessa. Great-grandparents are Freida Roth of Lake Odessa and Drice Dykhouse of Hillsdale. BOY, Dylan Jon Kelmer, bom April 30, 1993 at 6:45 p.m. to Jon and Liu Kelmer of Richland, weighing 7 lbs. and 1914 inches long, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Proud grandparents are Frank and Coleen Endsley of Hastings, David Kelmer of Wichita Fails. Texas and Darlene Kelmer of Kalamazoo. BOY, Lance Kenneth, born April 28, at 8:31 a.m. to Lanny and Kassi Blankenship, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 1416 ozs. and 22‘A inches long. BOY, Mike and Lois Pierson are proud to an­ nounce the biorth of their son. Andrew Ronald, bom May 8 at 10:15 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He weigh­ ed 11 lbs. and wu 24*6 inches long. He wu also welcomed home by brothers, Michael and Peter, and big sister. Amanda. Proud grandparents are Arlo and Orpha Nicholson and Glendon ana Eileen Pierson. Advertise in The Halting* BANNER Call 948-8051 Our Advertising spcciali.it* will be available to assist you with your message. See what the years have done. He looks boyish, unlined and rested. She is slim, wellgroomed and youthful. Il isn't natural. If they had kids, they'd look like lhe rest of us — tired, gray, wrinkled and haggard. In ocher words, normal. Public warned 'again* about con artist* Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from "Tricked in Quebec.“ who lost money in a work-at-home scam, you said you'd like to hear from the Better Business Bureau about "putting the crocks out of business." The Better Business Bureau is not a govern­ ment agency and cannot put anyone "out of business.” We preach "investigate before you invest." The BBB issues millions of reliability reports on businesses and reaches the public through pamphlets, radio. TV and columns, such as yours, warning about scams and how to avoid them. Work-at-home schemes are easy to spot but hard to stop. Often using BBB complaints, postal inspectors close down many such scams, but new ones spring up to replace them. Work-at-home schemes sucker their victims through ads in respectable newspapers and magazines. We offer our help to publishers to check such ads before publications. Publishers have the power to block such ads, but few do. "Tricked" might have saved his money by checking with us first. More than a quarter million ethical business firms fund BBSs across the United States and Canada so that people like "Tricked" can get informa­ tion before they do business. We can’t crack down on crooks by ourselves. Your readers can help by resolving never io fall for an offer that seems too good to be true and by checking with the Better Business Bureau. — James H. Mcllhenny, president. Council of Better Business Bureaus. Arlington. Va. Dear Mr. Mclhenny: Thank you for a superb letter. 1 received several from heads of BBs around the country but could print only two. Here's lhe ocher one: Dear Ann Landers: The BBSs' only "crackdown" tool is giving information. We have no policing or prosecuting powers, nor are our activities mandated by government. We are a public non-profit agency that urges consumers to phone the BBB before they res­ pond to ads. especially those with postal box addresses only. Ever try to get a refund from a mailbox? There has been a dramatic incease in schemes, business scams and con games this past year. Here are some top scams of 1992: 1. Jobs that guarantee up to $1.000 a week for working just a few hours a day at home. 2. Contests offering "free” vacations that turn out not to be free. 3. Phony invoices that look authentic but are really solicitations. 4. Advertising that implies "big money" jobs overseas but is really selling listings of little value to the serious job seeker. 5. Look-alike postal notices asking for pay­ ment to release unsolicitated merchandise held at a warehouse in the recipient's name. 6. "Off-shore" lotteries that insinuate you j have won when, in fact, you are simply buy- ’ ing tickets. 7. Loan arrangers that charge hefty upfront fees but seldom deliver. 8. Schemes that appear to offer sweepstake prizes but sell merchandise. | 9. "Big" prizes which you have to qualify • for by buying pens, key chains, calendars, etc., at inflated prices and which seldom are ’ as promised. f 10. Solicitations for charities which are • really businesses with names easily confused with those of authentic charities. The fact remains that if it seems too good to be true, it probaby is. — Carol Tulk, ex- ■ ecutive vice president. Better Business Bureau of Mainland British Columbia. What’s the truth about pot, cocaine, LSD, PCP, crack, speed and downers? "‘The Lowdown on Dope ' has up-to-the-minute in­ formation drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.45). Copyright 1993 Creston Syndicate, Inc. [Woodland News The children's choir of Lakewood United Methodist Church have been invited lo open the program at Art in the Park in Lake Odessa's village park the morning of July 3. They will sing “I’m Glad to be an American” at 10 a.m. They are practicing every Sunday morning. This choir is directed by Kathy Tramp Stowell. Last week Edith Buxton, Barbara and Peter Bradbeck and Carol Enz went to a GaitedHone Club of Michigan event at the Waterloo Recreation area near Jackson. They rode on the good trails available and fraternized with horse people from all over Michigan. Clyde and Dorene Shoemakers' 50th wed­ ding anniversary at Kilpatrick Church wu en­ joyed by all the Shoemaker family. Somewhere between 230 and 250 people stop­ ped by and visited with the couple. The Shoemakers' children and grand­ children, Doris and Gerry Graul, Terry and Terri Newman and Chelsea from Penn­ sylvania, Mark and Darlene Goodemoot and children. Dennis and Luanne Shoemaker and Tina and Denny Souers, decorated the room and furnished food for the guests. Cousins from Iowa, John and Vera Eller, spent the weekend with Phyllis Jackson and surprised Clyde and Dorene on Sunday when they came to the open house. People from Grand Rapids. Lansing and Wayland, as well as from all over the Lakewood area came to the party. At the end of the open house, the immediate family all went to the Corner Landing for din­ ner; then they went back to the Shoemakers' home on Jordan Lake to open all lhe cards and gifts. Two students from Lakewood Junior High in Woodland scored high enough in the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional contest at Grand Valley State University some time ago to panicipatc in the state contest. Twenty-five students from each grade. 6th. 7th and 8th went from regkmals to the slate contest. The state meeting wu held at Central Michigan State University at Mount Pleasant Saturday. Beth Allen wu a state finalist in the sixth grade and had to do 60 word problems in 55 minutes. Dan Wells wu a state finalist in the eighth grade and had to do 80 problems in 55 minutes. Allen's parents are Tim and Cheryl Allen of Woodland. The new gospel music group. "Reclaim­ ed," will sing at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 7 p.m., Sunday. June 6. This group by Catherine Lucas includes Les Gandy of Battle Creek, Kim Fagan of Hastings, Rick Hudson from Grand Rapids and Lakewood Methodist's own Betty Makley. Finger foods will be served after the concert. The annual Woodland School Alumni Association banquet wu held Saturday night at Woodland School. The Habitat for Humanity group headed by Frank Townsend served the Swiss steak dinner to the larger than usual crowd of around 250. The classes of 1943 (50-year) and 1958 (35-year) were honored. It is now 30 years since the school wu consolidated into the Lakewood district with Lake Odessa, so there are no longer 25-year Woodland class reunions. A welcome wu given by Linda Kinfleld, class of *63, who is the 1993 president of the association. Eleanor Bird Chase, class of '49, wu the toastmaster. Claude Smith led the pledge of allegiance and singing of "America The Beautiful," "Woodland School Song" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" during the evening. Other 1993 offices were David DeMond, vice-president; Elaine Jordan Benner, secretary and Shirley Classic Kilmer, cor­ responding secretary and treasurer. David DeMond will serve u the 1994 presi­ dent and Stella Jordan Engle, David Makky. Margy Soules Makley, Rachael McClelland Jordan, Terry Jordan, Richard Krebs and Gretchen Barry Slater are on the board of directors. The library now hu "The Bridges of Madison County" by Robert James Waller. This tiny book written in a poetic style hu topped the best seller list for many weeks, and it is a real surprise that will delight some readers and confound some others. Also, just arrived is Scott Turow’s new "Pleading Guilty.” Turow is a very popular writer who is a lawyer and writes about law and court rooms. His previous two novels, "Presumed Innocent" and "The Burden of Proof ’ were great hits with Woodland readers. When the Woodland Lions Club 1993 scholarships are awarded to Sarah Dingerson and George Johnson next month. Greg MacKenzie will receive a special award. This award wu given by Annemarie Othmer and her children u a memorial to Rudy Othmer and his dedication lo education. They choose to have the money administered through the Lions Club and Greg hu been selected to receive it. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME.~ John Wickham comes to Carlton Township Part II by Joyce F. weinbrechi Dredging the Little Thomapple River at Carlton Center 1913-1914. Logging on the Cole farm near Carlton Center, date unknown. When Charles A. Weinert, news editor of the Hastings Banner interviewed and wrote ■bout John Wickham in 1910, he compared Wickham to Natty Bumpo, the Leather Stock­ ing of James Fennimore Cooper’s aeries about early settlements of the wilderness. The series included “The Pioneers," which introduced the series about the remarkable Leather Stock­ ing, "The Last of the Mohicans, (1826), •The Prairie," "The Pathfinder" and "The Deerslayer.” “Natty Bumpo’’ had knowledge of woodcraft, animal life, plants and their uses, and the skills to use the resoures of nature to survive. The seasons brought their harvests, with the migration of birds, condition of furs, the abundance of fruits, berries and nuts. This was the age of the professional trapper and hunter whose skills supplemented those of the agrarians who were clearing the land, planting and cultivating crops. With the steady cutting away of the wilderness, the game disappeared and the hunters and trappers no longer had areas to pursue their professions profitably. They were compelled to give up their old haunts, move on to other places or to other professions. Natty Bumpo was called lhe Pathfinder, the Deerslayer and Hawkeye all names which could be applied to Barry County’s own pro­ fessional woodsman. John Wickham. John and Melissa Thompson Wickham liv­ ed out their final days in Barry County and arc buried side by side on the south side of State Rond in Riverside Cemetery, not far from the site where: "There was no underbrush in the woods in those days. The trees rose to great heights, and one could see a long distance into the woods. With his double-barreled revolv­ ing breech gun, Mr. Wickham bagged many deer, the principal quarry of the early hunters. "One day he pursued a deer through the woods for hours without getting sight of it. At Inal he saw the animal standing in an open ■pace in the forest at least 80 rods away. The animal gazed at its pursurer as if it was asured he could not shoot it at that distance. However Wickham knew the range of his rifle so well that he elevated the barrel at a considerable distance above the animal and fired. The deer sprang forward and fell dead, shot through the neck. "One day while Wickham was following a turkey track through the light snow, he discovered a large tom turkey sitting on a log ■head of him. As he was getting ready to fire. a doe dashed through the woods beyond the turkey. Wickham turned his rifle on the doe, which fell in its tracks. In an instant a buck race along in the path of the doe. Swinging the other barrel into place, Wickham dropped the buck across the doe. He reloaded in time to shoot another buck. "Wickham had traded a cow for the rifle a few days previously and he brought the three deer to Hastings and sold them for a sum equal to the value of the cow "Wickham’s favorite method of hunting deer was still, tracking them through the woods noiselessly. He never adopted the In­ dian method of imitating the bleating of a fawn, which lured the does within gun shot. He often hunted deer with a jack light placed in the front of a canoe. The light made of resin and elm bark, was place on a pole in the bow of the dugout. Paddling noiselessly up and down the Coldwater River, he shot many deer. "He had amusing experiences with anatom huaters who accompanied him. One night a neighbor anxious to hunt deer from a canoe went along. Wickham stationed him ir the bow, and paddled in order to give his friend the fust shot. With the glare of the torch lighting up the woods on both banks, he slow­ ly paddled along. Around a bend ahead he heard a deer dipping its head under the water in order to get rid of the flies and grats, which made life miserable for the wild animals and human beings alike in the summer time. “’Oct ready,' whispered Wickham. The man did move. As the boat rounded the bead die deer stood in full view of the hunters. Wickham said, ’Shoot.* The man made no sign that he heard. Within ten feet of the star­ ing atwnal, Wickham again told his compa­ nion to shoot. ""There was no response and becoming impatient, Wickham punched him in the ribs with a paddle. With an exclamation of sur­ prise the man gave a start. The deer snorted and rushed off into the woods. Wickham’s companion had been asleep, and never asked to go deer hunting again. "As deer become scarcer, Wickham went further north to hum them. In the winter of 1861, he and Mrs. Wickham and their little girl provided themselves with a few sacks of flour, buckwheat flour and pork and went into the woods near Pierson in Montcalm County. The people there told Wickham when he arrived that they would have to sell him a deer to take home, thus comparing him with the Lithograph of Passenger Pigeons from Jacob Studer's “Birds of North America, 1988." others who had hunted there. They didn’t know their man1 "During the month of November he hunted every day but two and had 28 deer to show for the month’s work with his rifle. "One Sunday afternoon the pastor of Pier- ‘ son came to visit them. During the afternoon, Wickham heard a deer near the lake and seiz­ ing his gun rushed out and shot it. The deer was only wounded, and swam the lake. The minister hurried into the boat, overtook the animal and slit its throat with a jack knife. When he returned to shore, he suddenly stop­ ped and with a feeling of consternation ex­ claimed, "Why. I killed that deer on Sunday." "When the hunting season ended, Wickham made a pung, a kind of sled with ironwood runners. Into this he loaded his family, what few household goods he had and 48 pairs of excellent sugar cured venison hams. He drove to Hastings, and several times he was compeMetHb stop and put or the sled shoes which had been worn off by the bare spots he traveled over. "Wild passengers pigeons existed in flocks which darkened the sky for miles as the vast herds of buffalo once blackened the western plains. Within a few decades, the passenger pigeons were extinct and buffalo reduced to a few carefully protected herds. While a boy. Wickham obtained his pigeons by firing into the flocks with buckshot. When he connected it literally "rained pigeons." ’•Often when he brought pigeons home his mother would say, •if only uncle was here, he would show you how to catch them. ’ meaning her brother. Dr. Osborne, who lived in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. When Wickham wat­ ched the vast flights of piegons that darkened the heavens for miles, he longed for some more efficient way of catching them. "Eight years after his mother’s death a strange thing happened. While he was in Whitehall in 1867, he met a number of eastern pigeon hunters, who were engaged in catching these birds in enormous quantities for the eastern market. "While talking with them. Wickham men­ tioned his uncle, who was somewhere engag­ ed in piegeon hunting. "They call him Doc. Osborne," said Mr. Wickham. "Why, he is right here in the hotel,** replied one of the men. Thus uncle and nephew met Osborne ac­ companied Wickham to his home, instructed him how to knit pigeon nets, and to make traps with which great numbers could be caught for the market. So quickly did Wickham apply himself to the art that his un­ de said before he left that John had beaten him at the game. "Wickham studied the pigeons and their habits from the time they were hatched until they raised young ones themselves. He deriv­ ed great pleasure in his studies of the birds and profits from catching them. "Few people today realize the extern of the pigeon catching industry and the immense profits made in the business. The passenger pigeon is extinct today (1910). No one knows where the great flights have gone to. Wickham was never convinced that they were killed off by hunters. "The p»Menger piegon was a beautiful bird, about a foot long from the tip of its tail to the end of its bill. The predominating color of the birds was dark blue, with gray. The breast of the male bird was rose colored and the neck an iridescent silver. The tail feathers were long and blue in color with white streaks. ‘ Passenger piegons migrated in the spring and fall. In the spring they came north in vast flocks extending for scores of miles across the heavens. In the fall, they returned at a leisure­ ly pace in scattered flocks. Most of them nested in the north, but a few stopped to hatch and raise their young in this vicinity. "Wickham knew every characteristic of these birds, and was able to tell how old the birds were, where they had come from by the food in their crops, when they intended to begin nesting and where they were feeding. The pigeons’ fed on what was known as •‘mw ’’ that is, beech nuts and acorns, of which there was a great quantity in this state ••Their nests were rude affairs, composed of a few sticks. While the eggs were being hatched there was forming in both of the parent birds a kind of curd with which they Sg l Hr young ones when they came out of eggs. ’When the young birds were nearly ready to leave the nests, the old ones began what was known among the hunters as * ‘sanding the young.” a sign which indicated that the time for migrating was near. Sanding meant that the ’ birds were filling the crops of the young .«rth gravel. The parent birds then formed into vast flocks and continued their migration northward, leaving the young behind to shift for themselves. These birds grew rapidly and in a very short time formed into flocks by themselves and started northward. “In relating the immensity of these flocks, that darkened the horizon for several suc­ cessive days and covered hundreds of miles, the bonds of truth seem to have been exceed­ ed. But nevertheless thi > ^latemcni is true, though we of today can hardly imagine it. "The immense number of birds banked like lhe clouds, stretched across the heavens, and the noise of their wings was audible at a con­ siderable distance. When they flew through the forests it was easy to kill them by swaying a sapling backward and forward among them in such a manner that the birds dashed into it and killed themselves. When they settled in the trees to roost, heavy branches were broken under their weight, and then those birds, whose roost had beat spoiled, joined the fluttering millions who were trying to get a foothold. "The noise them made was incessant, and on every hand was heard the crashing of breaking limbs. Such was the scene which Mr. Wickham witnessed near Northport. "Eastern markets demanded pigeons and commission men assisted the hunters in locating the birds by sending telegrams to hunters all over the country. Thus the supply was kept up and the prices were kept down. "When lhe pigeons first began their migra­ tions, the hunters went to meet them. Previous to this time men' alt over the country com­ municated with each other asking about the amount of mass in various parts of the states. The amount of food determined the length of stay of the birds and consequently the profits of the hunters. "The birds were captured in nets about 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. For the purpose of luring the flights, the hunters educated stool pigeons, and flyers, which they operated with strings fastened to boots on the legs of the birds. "At other times, a spot was elected and sowed with feed. Whenever a sufficiently large flock descended the huge net was sprang over upon them. "Millions of birds were caught annually by the hunters, and sold to commission mer­ chants. Express companies compelled their employees to give pigeon shipments the right of way. "Wickham began hunting pigeons after he met his uncle in 1867 and hunted them in eight different stales until the disappearance. The last great flight was in 1875. This flight lasted three days. Wickham saw the last passenger pigeons in the woods near Cook Lake in Yankee Springs about 1896. He also saw a flock up Fall Creek. "Wickham’s greatest catch was 100 dozen in one day. For them he received about $1 per dozen. He often captured birds and fed them a couple of weeks. They were fattened and sold in the market at prices ranging from S2.50 to $3 per dozen. This was called ’stall feeding’ them. "Wickham shipped them by the car load from Hastings and often grossed $100 per day. During the years he caught pigeons, his receipts from sales totaled close to $100,000. "The greatest profits were made by the commission men who controlled the markets. Wickham said. As soon as a shipment was received, it became known that the pigeons were migrating. Hundreds of telegrams then were sent to notify hunters all over the coun­ try of the feet, and they hurried into whatever stale the birds happened to be feeding. "Wickham, himself, spent as much as $25 for telegrams in one day, attempting to locate the pigeons. Like the buffalo, the passenger pigeon passed away and the hunters were compelled to engage in ocher occupations. "The spirit of adventure drew Wickham to California in 1857. The journey to San Fran­ cisco by way of the Isthmus of Panama re­ quired 24 days out of New York. Wickham engaged in mining near Shasta Butte, but the water failed and he was compelled to work on a ranch where he swung a "turkey wing" or grain cradle for several weeks. "He remained in California about one year, and he says that be could not learn by ex­ perience fest enough. He and others gave up jobs in mines for which they were receiving $20 daily to go into a part of the country boomed by boarding house men. who lured the unsuspecting in order to get what little they possessed. "Wickham’s adventurous career was con­ tinued in the Civil War in which he served in Company C, 13th Mich. Inf.. Second Brigade of the First Division of the 14th Army Corps. He was in the charge of his division, under General Wolcott, at the Battle of Bentonville when they unexpectedly came up against a greatly superior Rebel force. Their lines were swept with a terrible volley. The color bearer of Wickham’s company was wounded. Wickham returned to rescue the flag and car­ ried it off the field during the retreat, but for this act never received any recognition. "Wickham’s wife was Miss Melissa Thompson, daughter of James P. Thompson, one of the prominent early pioneers of this area. At the time of her marriage, she was a teacher in one of the pioneer schools and became as deeply interested in wood lore as her husband. "The professional hunter has passed from the picture here in Michigan. But in the pioneer days they played an important economic role in the life of communities that were developing rapidly in the wilderness of Michigan." This article first appeared in the Hastings Banner in 1910 and was reprinted in the Centennial Edition of the Hastings Banner, May 1, 1956. John Wickham's grand­ daughters, Violet Wickham Schultz and Viola Wickham Wood have informed us that a copy ofthis article is included in the items placed in the cornerstone of the Civil War monument which stands in Tyden Park. Marriage Licenses announced Robert Lee McMillan, Hastings and Jac­ queline Kay Hammond, Hastings. Danny Lee Ferry, Hastings and Helen Jane Keeler, Hastings. George Walter Steinbrecher, Middleville and Debra Mae Olmstead, Middleville. Joe A. Kuzniak. Kentwood and Sandra S. Gilbert. Hastings. Scott Richard Evans. Hastings and Melissa Lynn Cross, Hastings. George Leroy Boulter. Delton and Shelley Marie Waltz. Delton Michael Dale Smith, Bellevue and Chrystal Lee Clair, Bellevue. HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Maple Valley Schools need a full-time pediatric health care provider to care for a bright, active 6-yearold child in a 1st grade program. Responsibili­ ties include: 1. Oxygen delivery 2. Respiratory assessment 3. Respiratory treatment 4. Tracheal suctioning 5. Tracheal stomal care 6. Medication administration 7. Riding to and from school with the student 8. Emergency treatment such as: seizure management, trach change, manual resuscitation and CPR Interested applicants are asked to contact Beverly Black, Special Education Coordinator, 11090 Nash­ ville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096, (517) 852-9275 by June 4, 1993. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27. 1993 The chorus from teacher Sue Ressner's class at Northeastern Elementary are helping the king of the jungle Well, the king of the jungle had a problem. With al the things that should make him happy, he wasn't. Why? Why? Why? Trying to find the answer, his subjects asked the animals in the jungle to tel them the key to happiness. These are "party animals* and they said the sacral was to "party* al the time. Wrong. Northeastern students entertained with 'It's a Jungle Out There' Hastings Industrial Incubator Report Tenants — Two clients proposing to lease 6,000 square feet of industrial space and one client proposing to lease 1.500 square feet of office space, which would bring total leases to 18.000 square feet industrial space and 2,300 square feet office. Funding — EDA is still considering a re­ quest for an additional appropriation of $25,000. They will submit another $15,000 within the next couple of weeks. EDA is still retaining $30,000 until project close o-jt. Construction — Final construction inspec­ tion not yet conducted. Have had five service calls to contractor regarding new heating system and front hallway floods when expos­ ed to heavy rain. search for the key to happiness. No, they found, it isn't playing or laughing al of the time. The elephants have found the answer to the key to happiness. They advised the king to stop and smell the roses. The secret is friends, they said. f Lake Odessa News: Thursday, May 27, has been set for a clean­ up day at the Lake Odessa Depot. All hands will be welcome. This is in preparation for Depot Day, which has been set for late July and for summer wiring projects and deck roping. A retirement dinner was held at the Middle Villa Inn Saturday evening in honor of Doris Sleeman, who has taught English at Lakewood High School for more than 28 The audience at Northeastern seem to enjoy the play, "H's a Jungle Out There." Michigan Quiz Bowl held at Central Elementary After studying Michigan, the students in Cheryl Brown's and Diana Johnston's classes at Central Elementary had a chance to display their knowledge of our state. After competing to find the top team in their rooms, the two challenged each other in a ‘Michigan Quiz Bowl.* These are the top two teams. From left to right they are. teacher Diana Johnston. Joe Miller. Laura Dickinson, Joe Keller, Chelsea Evans. Angie Eggers. Justin Deppe and teacher Cheryl Brown. Missing is Noemi Garza. ■■■■■■■■I For AD Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business A Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. ■ WET ■ ■ BASEMENT? ■ a Guoronteed a Waterproofing Method M Permanently & Completely ■ M Senates Al Acte* ■ Leakage Problems — 12B W. Mill Street, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Were only silent until you need us State efMcMgan Prakate Ceart Ceaaty •< Barry PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF NEARING File No 93-21154-NC In the matter of Erik Lonning. Social Security No. OLIN G. BUNDY Representing Legal Notice Z n B-DRY • a SYSTEM ■ ra EM DE Ah.RcMmJ Mt B| " ■ ■ MOO-237-2379 (6U) m*UM ■ 362-80-8054. TAKE NOTICE On Mondoy Juno i. 1993 ot 9 00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom 220 W Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Erik Wade Lonning to Erik Wade Lanning Harriman. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. Moy 21 1993 Erik Lonning 5875 N. Chorlton Pork Rd. Freeport. Ml 49325 (616)367-4187 (SW years. Ionia County’s MARSP unit met last Thurs­ day. Lakewood retirees were the host group. Table decorations were in keeping with Michigan Week with driftwood, apple bkMaoms, baby's breath and a Michigan flag combined for centerpieces. Supt. Steven Secor addressed the group and later in the program Supt. Brace Chadwick of Saranac and Supt. Terry Conklin of Ionia spoke brief­ ly. Stale Rep. Robert Bender spoke to the assemblage on Proposal A. Legislative chair­ man Ralph Bartell distributed information on the same tax proposal. Vice President Arieen Schafer of Ionia presided in the absence of President Frances Emelander, who is ill. The next meeting will be in July at MCC in joint meeting with lhe Montcalm unit of MARSP. Delos Johnson and Grace Larson were re-elected lo treasurer and secretary, respectively. ArtTrain rolled into town last week and was located on the siding of the Lake Odessa Co­ op Elevator. The streets were blocked at First Street and Third Avenue. School children came by busload and on foot both Thursday and Friday and were ushered through the four cars in groups of about 12. Eighty people assisted with the many aspects of the visit. Five interpreters worked each three-hour shift. The guides had their training Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon, followed by a reception on Wednesday night at the fire station. One of the changes necessitated by the repair and construction at the Page Memorial Building is that the siren had to be moved elsewhere. The tall metal pole that supports lhe siren was affixed to a wooden pole Beside the fire station entrance and now will be used only for severe weather warnings. There will be no more sirens to announce fires. Dr. Roy Cogdell was in Minnesota two weeks ago to attend the graduation of his youngest daughter from lhe university's law school. James Leak, fanner in Sebewa Township, has been in a Grand Rapids hospital with il­ lness and surgery. On May 16. there was a teacher apprecia­ tion breakfast at Central United Methodist Church during class time with substitute teachers all around. During the church hour, several third-grade youngsters were presented new Bibles. Next Sunday, graduating seniors from high school and college graduates will be honored at a reception during coffee hour. On May 16. members and friends of First N\ Congregational Church welcomed Dr. Michael Halcomb to their pulpit. He is lhe ex­ ecutive secretary for Missions and Church Development of the National Association of Congregational Christian churches at Oak Creek, Wise. He also spoke during the Sun­ day School hour to the classes on his visits to missions and churches in Europe last summer. He was a weekend guest of the Rev. Keith and Cora McIver during his stay. Art and Marcia Raffler, Laurel Gariinger and Elaine Steward of Hastings attended St. Peter’s Lutheran Church near St. Johns on Sunday morning to witness the confirmation of their grandson and nephew, Kurt Raffler. son of Fred and Debbie (White) Raffler. Annin had excellent attendance during its four days open to the public School children attended Thursday and Friday and the guides aboard used a different interpretation than that uaed by guides at other times. The attendance was close to 600 on Thursday. 500 on Friday and 400 on both Saturday and Sunday. Local artists were in the last car along with Artrain staff members who demonstrated batik and ceramics besides painting. Local artisans demonstrated quilting, crocheted crafts, tote painting, fell making and wool carding. A mother-daughter breakfast was held Sun­ day, May 16, in the dining room of lhe Con­ gregational Church. Bob Shoemaker was in charge of the kitchen. Betty Carey was pro­ gram chairwoman. The tables were centered with a variety of craft items that went to the guests based on their assigned numbers. Helen Burns of Ann Arbor was in town over the weekend to attend the visitation and funeral of Beatrice Gariinger. A storefront across the street from Union Bank in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue an­ nounced that Willsons’ Pet store will be open­ ing June 5. The window sign is painted on another store front in the 1000 block for the Mexican restaurant which will open soon. James Oesch, son of Kenneth and Karen, who is a Coast Guard Seaman, was recently awarded a Humanitarian Service Medal white serving al the Guard station at Ludington. The service which merited the award included maritime search and rescue, protection of the environment, law enforcement and national defense. He joined the Coast Guard in February 1992 after graduation from Lakewood High School in 1991. Todd McCaul, son of Ben and Donna McCaul of Jordan Lake Highway has been named to the dean's list for Aquinas College. Brenda Cross, also of Lake Odessa, was named. John Wilcox, son of John and Nancy of rural Portland, a 1992 graduate of Lakewood High School, has finished recruit training in the U.S. Marine Corps and is now a private first class where he trained at San Diego. Jennifer Merchant, daughter of Ben Mer­ chant of Alaska and Janet Merchant of Lans­ ing has been named td the dean’s list at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Grace Gilson honored for birthday Eighteen friends gathered at Bob’s Restaurant in Lake Odessa Thursday, May 20, to honor Grace (McCartney) Gilson for her 98th birthday, which was May 22. Those in attendance were Evelyn McCart­ ney, Bette Chase. Vicki Benham. Joyce Waite: John. Candy and Michael John Waite; Mary Jean French. Sherri Piercefield. Darcy Piercefield. Frances Shoemaker. Bertha Fredericks, Susy HansMrgcr. Anu; Morrow. Marian Henderson. Victor Eckardt and Betty Smith, and the honored guest. Betty Smith and Vicki Benham were co­ hostesses for the event, which was celebrated after lunch with a birthday cake, made and decorated by Marilyn Oaks. Before leaving for home Mrs. Gilson was given many birthday cards and a floral ar­ rangement from the assembled friends. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 11 Legal Notices MIANHEVMXK TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICK OF ADOPTION OF ORDMANCES TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following ore summaries of Ordinances, being Ordinance No. 83 ond Ordinance No. 84 which were adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held Moy 12. 1993. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO 83 ADOPTED MAY 12. 1993 EFFECTIVE THIRTY DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION SECTION I — TITLE. This Ordinance is entitled the "Prairieville Township State Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code Ordinance." SECTION II - ASSUMPTION OF ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This Section provides that Prairieville Township hereby assumes responsibili­ ty pursuant to 1972 PA 230. as amended, for ad­ ministration ond enforcement of soid Act os to those portions of the State Constitution Code pro­ mulgated thereunder consisting of tho Michigan State Plumbing Code and Michigan State Mechanical Code. SECTION III — RIGHT TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT: Prairieville Township reserves the right to provide by agreement or contract for joint enforcement and administration of the aforemen­ tioned Ad ond those portions of the Michigan State Construction Code promulgated thereunder consisting of the Michigan State Plumbing Code and Michigan State Mechanical Code. SECTION IV — DESIGNATION OF ENFORCING AGENCY: The Prairieville Township Board is authorized to designate by Resolution any per son(s) as enforcing agency of the aforementioned Ad as to those portions of the State Construction Code promulgated thereunder that Prairieville Township is assuming responsibility herein for ad­ ministering ond enforcing. SECTION V — FEES: The Prairieville Township Board has authority to establish by Resolution a schedule of foes. rotes and charges for the ad­ ministering of soid Ad ond those portions of the State Construction Code referenced heroin, and to amend the Resolution from time to time. SECTION VI — SEVERABILITY: The various por­ tions of this Ordinance ore severable from one Fifth graders at Central were the guides in a "Tour of America" after selecting a state and learning all about it. Under the direction of the fifth grade teachers, Deb Storms, Audrey Renner, John Merritt, Amy Doerr and Martha Edger, the students wrote to Chambers of Commerce to learn about their states. This 3-D project shows North Dakota and was researched and constructed by Josh Doe. Nathan Bias chose Wisconsin to study. With his wheel of cheese, he also reported on the climate and history of the state. SECTION VII - REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVI­ SIONS: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflid with this Ordinance are repealed. However, per­ mits validly issued before the effective dote of this Ordinance shall not be invalidated by this Or­ dinance and any proceedings pending under any previous Ordinance or Township Construdion Code being repealed hereunder shall not be SECTION VIII — EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days following the date of publication. Written reports on the climate, history and geography were all made for the states selected by the fifth graders of Central Elementary. Stanley Wilkins studied Montana and also reported on one of its most famous natives, explorer William Clark. Studying the slate of lllinios, Laura Hubert learned its most famous son was Abraham Lincoln. She chose to portray the 16th president in her display. Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! \0 (0 ^FRACIz^BHpS While she chose to spotlight the "Indy 500" race. Valerie Heffelbower also had reports on geography, history and famous people of Indiana. 1:00 & 3:00 JI kmzqi CLUB Visits BRANSON Ozark Mountain Jamboree July 7-12, 1993 Come back to better TIMES - visit a TIME worth remember- tng and have the TIME ot your life' The lush unspoiled beauty ot the Ozark Mountains is contrasted with the frolicking tun ot Branson s shows and attractions Tour Includes: 5 Sights Lodging • 1 Dinner • 1 Breakfast • A Ride on the 'Ducks' • Admission to Stiver Dollar City • 4 Shows includes Shon Tabuchi Presleys Mountain Musk Mel Tillis Brothers • Reservation Deadline June ' Osmond Send.. The BANNER CHARLTON PARK 1 Sponsored by ... Chariton Park S . 1 Exchange Club of Hastings TICKETS: ’5 Advance *6 art the Show ChHdren 2 1 Under Admitted Free! kids ■ will lone ■ 'tour Advance Tickets Available at Chartton J Park & WBCH Radio in Hastings. Pastoor s in Middleville. Felpausch in Delton & Carl's L Market in Nashville ( you for it" * to a friend! ELEPHANTS! TICERS! HORSES! CAMELS! ACROBATS ! JUQQURS! It makes the IDEAL GIFT SUGGESTION COMING TO HASTINGS SUNDAY, MAY 30 CLOWNS! A MUCH MOREIII UiwKr Th. Bl» W & PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 84 ADOPTED: MAY 12. 1993 EFFECTIVE: NINETY DAYS AFTER DELIVERY OF CERTIFIED COPY TO MICHIGAN STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE COMMISSION SECTION I — TITLE: This Ordinance Is titled as the "Prairieville Township Electrical Code Ordinance." SECTION II - PURPOSE The purpose of this Or­ dinance is to. among other things, update the previous Electrical Code Ordinance and exempt the Township from the operation and effed of 1972 PA 230. os amended, by the adoption of a national­ ly recognised model Electrical Code to be ad­ ministered ond enforced by the Township as pro­ vided lor in this Ordinance. SECTION III — ADOPTION OF NATIONAL ELEC­ TRICAL CODE. 1993 EDITION: This Section adopts the Notional Electrical Code. 1993 Edition by reference subject to the amendments set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION rv — MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING WIRING: This Sodion requires tht every building, structure or pad thereof shall bo kept in good elec­ trical repair by the owner. SECTION V - CODE CONFORMITY REQUIRED: This Section provides that a person shall not per­ form electrical installation or related work in a manner which violates the provisions of the Code. SECTION VI - DISCONNECTION OF DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT This Sec­ tion authorizes the administrative authority to con­ demn or disconnect electrical equipment from Its source of electrical supply when the use ol such electrical equipment is found imminently dangerous to human life or property ond sets forth the procedure for such condemnation or disconnection. SECTION VII — PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES: This Sedion amends Article 90 of the National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition, by adding now Section. 90-13 through 90-21 pertaining to Issuance of permits and certificates under the Code, revocation of per­ mits. lapsed and expired permits, permit holder quitting installation, partial completion of work, owner hiring another licensed contractor to com­ plete work, and non-transforability of electrical permits. SECTION VIII — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: This Section amends Article 90 of the National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition, by adding new Sec­ tions 90-22 and 90-22(a) setting forth requirements for submission of detailed plans and specifications lor an eledricol permit. SECTION IX — FEES: This Sedion grants the Township Board authority to establish a schedule of fees, rotes, ond charges for the administering of the Code adopted hereunder ond to amend the Resolution from time to time. SECTION X — ENFORCEMENT: This Sedion pro­ vides that the Township shall be the body responsi­ ble for administering ond enforcing this ordinance and the Code adopted hereunder and that the Township reserves lhe right to provide by agree men! or contract with any other municipality for joint enforcement ond administration of this Or­ dinance ond the aforementioned Code. SECTION XI — PENALTIES: This Section provides that violations ol this Ordinance or the Code adopted hereunder shall be punishable by a fine of not more than 8500.00 plus costs and/or confine­ ment in the County Jail for not more than ninety days. In addition, the Township reserves the right to seek injunctive or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this Ordinance and the Code odootod hereunder. SECTION XII - SEVERABILITY This Section pro­ vides that the various provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION XIII — PRIOR ORDINANCES: This Sec­ tion provides that all Ordinances or ports there of in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. However, permits validly issued before the effec­ tive date of this Ordinance shall not be invalidated by this Ordinance ond any proceedings pending under any previous Ordinance or Code being repealed hereunder shall not be affected. SECTION XIV — EFFECTIVE DATE: This Section provides that this Ordinance shall take effect nine­ ty days after a certified copy thereof is delivered to the Michigan State Construction Code Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of these Ordinances have been posted in the Of­ fice of the Prairieville Township Clerk al the ad­ dress set forth below and that copies of these Or­ dinances may be purchased or inspected ot the Of­ fice of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular busines hours of regular working days following the date or this publication. Normajeon Compbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (3-27) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27. 1993 Ground broken for Woodland apt. complex by Shanin B. Miller Staff Writer The first shovel full of ground was turned May 14 for the new Woodland senior citizens' apartment complex . a long-awaited project that has been three years in the planning. Final construction of the 16-unit Woodland Park senior apartment unit will provide living quarters to low Income citizens 62 years old or older or to disabled people. Dirt work on lhe project, which is located on the northcast corner of Thatcher and Florence streets, was scheduled lo begin May 17. Lakin Construction and Development Incorp., builder for lhe project, plans to have lhe complex ready for occupancy by October or November at lhe latest. An initial market study done three years ago showed a potential need for this type of housing in lhe Woodland area, says Jim Lakin I. a junior partner with Paul Grannis, a general partner in the Woodland Park Limited Partnership. Lakin, president of Lakin Construction and Development, states that lhe majority of Masons honored in awards ceremony Several Masons received 40-year life member pins including (from left) Roger Buxton, Albert Fox, Jack Kennedy (from right) Keith Sage and Neal Rider. Alvin Warren, the lodge's Worshipful Master, is third from the right. The Hastings Masons held an awards ceremony Wednesday night to honor fellow Masons for their service to the lodge. The awards were presented by Alvin Warren, the lodge's Worshipful Master, and Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Don Baugher. Pictured are those Masons who received pins for 25 years of membership in the lodge. They are (front row. from left) Ed Freeland, Charles Rust. Wendell Day Bud Green (middle row, from left) Bill Towne, Joe Bennet, Bob Keller, Arron Sherk, Jimmie Campbell and Jack Echtinaw. Warren (left) and Baugher are in the back row. other investors look for large projects. "Our senior partner. Mr. Grannis, and 1 feel that smaller villages need our services. It takes a lot of effort by the village council to pul a package together for the Farmer s Home Package This is lhe most successful program today overall in federal financing." Lakin, of Portland, discovered that he and Lester Forman, village president, were athletes competing against each other in 1952 and are now working together to make the Woodland project a reality. "We in the village are happy to be a part of this team effort." says Forman. "We want to know if there is any kind of a problem. We are going to be proud of this project. The village views it with pride." John Lakin, professional administrator and superintendent on the construction site, emphasizes that the crew intends to work with the neighborhood. We intend to keep a Keith Lechleitner (center) received a 50-year membership pin for his time with the Masons. On his right is Alvin Warren, the lodge's Worshipful Master, and on his left is Don Baugher, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. clean project and get it done in a timely manner." Village officials report they arc pleased with the work done with lhe company so far and are happy Lakin and Grannis were willing to look at a village as small as Woodland Floyd Barnum (center) was awarded a 60-year membership award for his time with the Masons. On his right is Alvin Warren, the lodge's Worshipful Master, and on his left is Don Baugher. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. The corporation also is finalizing plans for a 12-family. 12-senior citizen complex in Sunfield to be constructed in 1994. A 24unit senior citizen project is in the works in Nashville for June of this year and a lo-unil family complex is to be built in Vermontville in lhe fall. Tbire have already been numerous inquiries about occupancy, says Forman. Anyone who wants to obtain an application may inquire at the trailer on the construction site or by writing Red Oak. Box 440. Rockford. Mich.. 49341. For additional information, call Carol Richard, development coordinator for lhe complex, al 948-2441. The Meadows. Richards emphasizes that the "low income" qualification that has been placed on the units can mean a variety of things. She encourages anyone interested to call and discuss applying, or to simply send in an Four Masons received special awards. In the forefront are (from left) Fred Eckardt, who received a plaque for his 44 years of service to the lodge; Ed Tudor, who was awarded a 70-year membership pin and a 70-year service plaque; Wendell Day. who received a 34-year service award, and John Erbis, who received the lodge's "Maron of the Year" award. AH the men also received certificates of recognition from Governor John Engler. application. "We are happy to work with people." she says. "Many times they find their income is not a problem for qualifying for a unit." Advertise in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 Vietnam Vets visit history classes Our Advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Dick Halstead, Cal Halsey and Thuman from the Maple Valley Chapter of Vietnam Vets visited U.S. history classes at Hastings High School to speak about Vietnam May 21. The president of the local group is Terry Thuma. » V IKNTHE NEARYW. l aMcn y< Kir scat Mt for the 1993 High on K.1I.1- nuzoo Air SIkiw. rated one ol the Ix-M in the nation. You II so; the spectacular l .S Xa\y Blue Angels Sukhoi SI ■ *) I s Xavy SEALS Leap Frogs Parachute Team. A MiGI" A Reactor Elight simulator dial'll make you led like a jet * pilot. Plus the F-l i Tomcat, warhirds, Flight ot the Grum­ man Cats. Otto the Helicopter lor kids. Friday Twilight show and much, much more. Call or write lor more inlormation. High on Kalamazoo. 1.A2 X Kalamazoo Mall. Suite 203. Kalamazix*. M! 49tMP Gazette Line: 616-383-HMM), touch -m i. Ticket line 616­ 381-1692. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 15, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan to consider the application of Norma R. Gibson to add an addition 14ft by 20ft to her home at 1400 E Center Rd. legally described as Lot 66 Supervisor Glasgows Addition #2 Ex the East 54 ft. Said request is contrary to Section 3.224 of the Hastings Zoning Code and needs a special use permit as property is In a flood plain. Said properly is zoned RR (Residential Rural). Upon seven days notice the City of Has­ tings will provide reasonable auxiliary aids for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered it the meeting to Individuals with disabilities requiring aids by contacting the City in writing or calling the City of Hastings. City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058; 945-2468. Minutes of said meeting will be available at the above location. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Need Money for a Home in the Country? To buy, build, improve, or refinance a country home or hobby farm, contact: FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN, ACA (formerly Federal Land Bank) 1611 S. Hanover St., Suite 101 Hastings, MI 49058 We are dedicated to offering the best rates, lowest fees and friendly, honest service. call ... RANDY HAAGSMAN Office Hours (616) 945-2375 or 1-800-602-9299 Anytime ❖ Farm Credit Services Deep nxli, good people, and a wiU to serve. SSSS When buying or selling Real Estate, we recommend using a realtor. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 13 Hastings woman files suit against Airport Commission losing all federal funding and possibly state funding by violating FAA regulations that by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Hastings woman is charging ibe City­ County Airpon Commission of acting in a discriminatory fashion by denying Rick Smith, owner of Skydive Hastings, access to his company's building at the Hastings Airport. Suzanne Newton, a former pilot and sky diver, maintains that the commission, which is made up of representatives from the City of Hastings. Barry County and lhe public, has put the Hastings Airpon in danger of guarantee Smith equal access. Miriam White, who represents the city on the commission, confirmed that lhe panel had filed an injunction May I7 in Barry County Circuit Court to stop Smith from using the airport. However, Smith filed a di ;ciminaiion lawsuit against the commission in the U.S. District Court for West Michigan in Grand White said that because of liability concerns, the legal action was recommended by attorney James Fisher and the commission's insurance company, the Municipal Michigan League Pool. "There are a lot of extei.’ating circumstances I can't go into because it is in court," White said. She did say Smith had failed lo follow rules and regulations over a period of months and the commission had been Rapids on lhe same day the commission asked for an injunction in Barry County. Robert Sherwood receives ■Banker of the Year* honor J-Ad Graphics News Service Robert Sherwood. chairman of the board of National Bank of Hastings has been named "Banker of the Year" by lhe board of trustees of the Robert M. Perry School of Bulking in Mount Pleasant. The award is given each year to a banker who has distinguished himself through long and exceptional service to both the banking industry and his community. Sherwood has a long history of service to the banking industry and his community. He is a past president of the Michigan Bankers Association and was a member of lhe leadership Council of the American Bankers Association. He also served as a retired from active participation in the bank's dally operations, but continued as chariman of lhe board. Sherwood has had extensive experience in civic affairs, serving on the Hastings City Planning Commission and the Barry County Building Authority. He served as president of several local organizations over lhe years, including the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Kiwanis and lhe of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE "The FAA regulations slates that an airport can require that jumpers hold a general liability insurance policy that names the airpon owner as an additional insured, which Mr. Smith has complied with." Newton said. "There is currently no insurance available for student jumpers. In lhe eyes of the FAA regulations, it would be unreasonable to ask for something unavailable.' Newton said. also disagreed with that a petty and abusive manner. At this point lhe suit against them only claims discrimination, but unless there is an attempt to negotiate instead of browbeat, things will only deteriorate further. Our local government cannot continue to act in such a capricious manner and ignore civil rights and federal law." Newton said. Smith and the commission both will wait for an early June hearing in lhe federal court to determine if the matter is a federal issue. If it is not, it will be returned to lhe Barry County Court. Detroit and James Duncan, former chairman of Fust of America Bank in Kalamazoo. In addition to receiving the award at lhe 1993 graduation banquet May 20 at the Perry School of Banking, Sherwood also Robert Sherwood CORRECTION: NEWS been negligent if it had taken any other action. "They had an agreement that he (Smith) would provide liability insurance: he failed to live up to it," Fisher said. "If someone gets hurt or killed while skydiving, Mr. Smith has no liability insurance," he added. Newton said that Smith founded the business on airport grounds in 1987, and his use of the airport and lhe lease of the building for a parachute drop zone was reviewed and approved by (he Airpon Commission. Fisher assessment. "(Prosecutor) Dale (Crowley) has checked with lhe NAA and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the commission requiring liability insurance," he said. Newton further charged that the airport will lose a major source of income, which would have been spent locally for maintenance, salaries and improvements. Tourist dollars also would be lost through fewer skydivers visiting the airport and loss of salaries for Skydive Hastings, if the business is closed, Newton asserted. "I believe lhe commission has behaved in Hastings YMCA, also serving on lhe YMCA board of directors for many years. He is a also a former secretary of lhe Barry County Republican Committee. With the award. Sherwood earns a place in the "Bankers Hall of Fame." He said he is proud lo be joining such people as Charles T. Fisher III. chairman of National Bank in director and member of the executive committee of lhe Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. A Hastings native. Sherwood went into the insurance business with his fa’Jier in 1946 until 1965 when he sold lhe business. Named to lhe board of directors of National Bank of Hastings in 1964. he assumed the presidency in 1965 He left lhe presidency in!990. when he NEWS, NEWS, "asking him to cease and desist" since January of this year. Fisher said the commission would have An article in the May 13 Banner incor­ rectly slated that Hastings City Councilwoman Miriam White asked Mayor Mary Lou Gray to look into to having Linda Watson remain on lire council until November despite the fact she had to resign because she moved to another residence. White actually asked lhe mayor if Watson could continue to serve on the City-County Airport Commission. gave the keynote speech When asked what advice he would give young |>eople who would aspire to the award he Lad received, he said he would repeal what he told the new graduates in his speech. "I would tell young people in middle management and up: don't take yourself too Woodland woman injured in collision seriously: retain your sense of humor and enjoy your job." he said. He added that the first two qualities might be hard to keep, especially in the banking field, but they were very Important. The Robert M. Perry School of Banking is sponsored by lhe Michigan Bankers Association and located at Central Michigan University's School of Business Administration in Mount Pleasant. A 31-year-old Woodland woman was injured in a rear-end collision last Thursday at the comer of North Broadway and Coats Grove Road. Troopers from the Michigan State Police poet in Hastings said that Marva L. Cramer was driving souMt on Broadway at 11:40 a.m. when she tried to slow down for a car in front of her that was making a left turn onto Coals Grove. When Cramer applied her brakes, aha was hit in the rear by a car driven by Daniel P. Hoodhood, 33. of Grand Rapids, troopers said. Cramer was injured in the collision and was taken to Pennock Hospital whore she was treated and released. Hoodhood was cited for hazardous driving. Hastings BANNER SUBSCJHBE TODAY UH...948-8051 • NOTICE • 50*“® | The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 25,1993 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 14,1993 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing is available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk HASTINGS CITY RESIDENTS Customers of Hastings Sanitary Service Memorial Day pick up will be picked up June 1. All routes start at 7 a.m. As of June 1st, 1993, pick up for State Street and all areas south of State Street, including Railroad Street, will be on Mondays only. Pick up for all areas north of State Street will be on Tuesdays only. ©1HJ, JCPenney Co., Inc. OPEN 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 COUNTY (continued from page 3) $4.5 million for installation of utilities and an expansion of the sewer lagoon for Mid­ dleville Too) & Die, $1 million for Mul­ berry Fore Recreational park in Nashville. $8 million for the Southwest Barry County sewer project in Prairieville. I k'pe and John­ stown townships. • Amended the county personnel policies to change the payment to employees who don't want health insurance from S75 per month to $37.50 per pay period: to increase the dental/optical payment from $350 per year to $375; and to add hearing as a covered benefit. The changes are to be effective im­ mediately. The changes bring non-association employees in line with association members' benefits. • Approved the $12,782 purchase of Gen­ eral Electric equipment for lhe County Sher­ iffs Department. The expenditure includes up-grading the base communication station, 10 mobile radios, 6 portable radios and in­ stallation. Funds to pay for the equipment will come from the county's 1993 capital Wes Robinson (left) receives a Barry County Board of Commissioners resolution at thanks and appreciation from Board Vice Chairman Robert Wenger. Robinson served on the County Parks and Recreation Commission for 12 years before resigning recently. He has been a Chartton Park volunteer for 15 years. budget. • Voted to name the county's grant request for funds for a Human Services Complex as a priority over lhe McKee wn Bridge project. The County-City Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission asked me county to pri­ oritize. Twenty-two human service agencies in the county have committed to lhe com­ boys' track learn io its third straight Kalamazoo Valley Association championship, Tuesday. The Panthers racked up 167 poinls in lhe KVA meet, 54 poinls ahead of its nearest competitor Pennfield. which came in second with 113. Paw Paw was third with 85. Kalamazoo Christian had 56. Mattawan 47 and Hackett garnered 44 poinls. Skinner was a four-time winner, taking first in lhe 100-meter high hurdles. 300tneter Intermediate hurdles and as pan of the 400- and 800-meter relay teams. He did lhe high hurdles in 14.92 seconds and the intermediate in 41.27 seconds. Ferris took first in the shot put with a distance of 47 feet. 7inches and another in Ute discus with a toss of 151-6. Antonio Liceaga took a second in lhe 3200-meler run. checking in at 10:06.5. as well as being a member of lhe top finishing 3200-meier relay team of Jay Anncn. Steve Leppard and JefTTaylor, which had a lime of 8:36.0. The 400- meter relay team of Don Ash. Doug Tigchelaar. Zac Moline and Dave Skinner set a KVA meet record with a time of 44.78 seconds. They also look lhe lop slot in the 800 relay with a time of 1:34.27. Athletes taking second for lhe Panthers in the meet were Ben Skinner in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a lime of 41.8 and Kyle Erb. who took second in the high hurdles with a time ot 15.7. Panther hack coach Fred Pessell said the Delton team was able to rack up a lol of points because of lhe depth of the team. "We had a lol of third-, fourth- and finhplace finishers. It was just an outstanding effort by all lhe kids." Delion finished lhe season with to preserve it. he said. In a related matter, the board voted to pay for lhe expenses of an outside consultant to hold two days of strategic planning for the human service agencies who have committed to the plan. The cost would include using the Kellogg Biological Station for the sessions. • Ixamed that the county's delinquent tax notes have been sold to Hastings City Bank at 4.39 percent interest rale. Mid-Counties Consortium earns to training grants Two awards totaling $178,053 have been granted to Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Inc. to provide job training services to older and dislocated workers in Calhoun. Barry, and Branch counties. The state’s Older Worker program is fund­ ed by lhe Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). and the award will be $51,600. Doug Rothwell. CEO of the Michigan Jobs Commission, said. "The State of Michigan is intent on increasing lhe skills and abilities of our older worker training participants to a level that makes them competitive with their peers in the labor force.” He added that the ultimate goal of the pro­ gram is to have its participants achieve pro­ ductive. full-time unsubsidized employment. Rothwell also announced the award of $126,453 to Mid-Counties to provide job training services to dislocated workers. The grant is part of a total of $5.364,2671 in state­ wide Dislocated Worker grants. The Dislocated Worker program is funded by the JTPA Rothwell added that experience has shown that the earlier workers arc assisted in a layoff or plant closing, the earlier they are re­ employed. Services in addition to training and retraining may include career counseling, skill assessment, basic skills training, labor market information, job development and job referrals, and placement assistance. Delton girls* track team tops KVA Delton boys' track team wins 3rd straight KVA Dave Skinner. Rollie Ferris and lhe 400and 800-meter relay learns led the Delton plex concept. "Human resources comes first," said Commissioner Ethel Boze. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr agreed, saying the I luman Ser­ vices project "impacts a lot more people. "Bridges can be replaced, people can't." said Commissioner Lew Newman. Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger cast lhe only dissent­ ing vote, saying that "the bridge money will be gone if we don't act quickly." The his­ toric truss bridge is on the critical bridge list and would be torn down without grant funds an unbeaten dual meet record of 10-0. Banner SPORTS Taking half of the 16 possible first-place positions, the Delton girls' track team held off determined Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw teams to win the Kalamazoo Valley Association meet and overall championship Tuesday. Delton accumulated 133 points to Kalamazoo Christian's 126 and Paw Paw’s 108. Other schools scoring were Hackett with 49, Pennfield 47, Galesburg-Agusta 21 and Mattawan and Parchment with 6 points each. Amy Cook took a first in the long jump with a distance of 15 feet, 7 1/2 inches, as well as a first in the 100-meter dash, clocking in at 16.15 seconds. Other individual winners for Delton were Kali Mateson, who threw the shot put 32-3; Brandi Knauss, who heaved the discus 94-11 1/2: and Sam Lantinga , won the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 49.31 seconds. Relay winners were the team of Rachel Hamden, Sarah Doele. Kelly Chambless and Kristen Harrington in the 800with a lime of 1:51.22; Harnden, Doele. Harrington and Lantinga in the 400, logging a time of 52.59 and lhe 1600-meter quartet of Doele, Chambless, Harrington and Lantinga , with a time of 4:15.68. Malison came in second in the discus with a throw of 87-3 and Kristen I larrington was second in the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.37. Chambless took a third place-finish in both the shot put and the high jump, Doele was third in the 400-meter dash, and Mateson and Cook were third in the 200meter dash and 300-meter hurdles, respectively. ■ ; . . Saxon baseball team splits doubleheader with Marshall The Hastings varsity baseball team defeated Marshall 7-4 in the first of two games played here Tuesday, but Marshall came back to blank lhe Saxons 10-0 in the nightcap. Hastings jumped out early and scored four runs in lhe first inning of the opener. The twb, and second basenun Bryan Sherry, who had one hit lo score a run. In the latter game. Simpson said his team was stymied in the 10-0 loss despite two batters being hit by pilches. "Rob Frey did not pilch a bad game." the coach said, "although he did have a lough fifth and sixth inning." Frey gave up six runs in lhe sixth inning as well as one in lhe first and three in the third. The Saxons have two more games, tonight at Harper Creek and next Tuesday a doublebeader at Middleville before they begin tournament play. Saxons added, what eventually would be lhe winning run in the fourth and two insurance runs in the sixth. Winning pitcher Jason Markley went 3for-3 at lhe plate with two RBls offensively, while giving up four runs, three unearned, Control problems plagued Saxon Amanda Jennings in the first game of the . doubteheader when she gave up seven hits and 11 walks. striking out three and walking two. Coach Jett Simpson said Markley was "in control of the game. He was our big bitter and big pitcher. He came up with a Saxon girls softballers take two from Marshall good game and a big win." Simpson also remarked about lhe team's defense. "They're starting to improve at a good point in lime. They're starting to work all the kinks out as we're approaching tourromenl time." The Saxons made only one error tn the doubleheader. Also notching in RBI in the first game were outfielder Dan Roberts, who went 2for-4 with two RBIs. catcher Todd San Inocencio, whose sixth inning double scored Second baseman Sara Kenfield went six for six and shortstop Michelle Leatherman five for eight to lead the Hastings varsity softball team over visiting Marshall in lhe Todd Sanlnocendo is called out attempting to steal second in the fifth inning . Tuesday. two games played here Tuesday. Hastings bested Marshall by three in the first game, 11-8, and coasted to a 16-4 victory in the latter game. Also highlighting the sweep for the Saxons was a homer by pitcher Amanda Jennings, which cleared the fence in the second inning of the second game. "Our bats were really alive today," said Hastings Coach Larry Dykstra. "We had 29 hits in 63 at-bats to bring our team average up to .280." The coach also said Jennings, who pitched both ends of the doubleheader, was the first player to clear the fence with a home run ball in the five years he's been All-Conference Scholar/Athlete awards told Nearly 50 students from Hastings High School received recognition Wednesday for both their academic and athletic abilities. All-Conference Scholar/ Athlete awards are given to juniors and seniors who have lettered in a sport while maintaining a 3.25 grade point average or higher. Recognized this year are (from left, front row) Michael Cook. Nichole Cooklin. Gift Sintouopon, Kariana Cullen, Brandi Eye. Theresa Kelly, Jason Kaiser. Todd Sanlnocencio, Luke Haywood. Matt Cassell, (second row) Yuka Toyota. Brandi Brandt. Joe Bender. Dave Andrus, Anthony Snow, Joe Westra, Tammi Snoro. Valerie Blair. Eugene Miller. Michael Baker. Lori McKeough. Scott Kroeger, (third row) Martha Billmyer, Brandi Lydy, Ashley Cole, Monica Mellen. Brad Gee. Jason Gole, Malyka DeGoa. April Owen, Nathan Robbe, Lori Vaughan (fourth row) Michelle Bechler. Kelly Casey, Alison Gergen, Tom Brighton, Kathy Vos. Edith Kortekaas, Tonya Carlson. Shelly Shantz, Miranda Freridge and Michelle Leatherman. coaching the team. Hastings jumped out to an early lead in lhe first game scoring two runs on four singles and a walk in the first inning. Outfielder Jessica Jackson walked and scared on a triple by Jennings. Jennings was driven in by a double by third basemanTheresa Kelly in the top of the second. Marshall came back to score one unearned run in lhe bottom half to make the score 4-1. Hastings' only score in the third came when Kenfield singled, then proceeded to steal second and third base and crossed the plate on an error by Marshall Both teams scored a pair of runs in their half of the fourth and Marshall scored another in lhe fifth with lhe help of a wild pitch and a throwing error by I fastings. Hastings scored three more in lhe sixth when outfielder Denise Heath doubled in catcher Valerie Blair and Kenfield. Heath scored on a wild pitch and an error. Marshall scored four runs on four walks, two hits and an error to make it 10-8 at the end of six innings. The Saxons scored one more lime in the seventh, but Marshall was unable to rally. "We continue to have our problems on defense," said Dykstra, "as we committed ten errors which led to seven unearned runs • in the two games. We were in trouble in • almost every inning in the first game because of errors and walks." In the nightcap, lhe Saxons exploded for two runs in the first and eight runs in the second inning, to give them a 10-runlead through the fourth. Marshall attempted a rally and cut Hastings' lead by three in the top half of the fourth, but lhe Saxons scored six runs with ’ lhe help of two wild pilches, two errors and a dropped third strike. The Redskins scored one more run in their • half of the fifth, but were unable to make up the three runs they needed to keep lhe game going. The "mercy rule" in high school softball allows a game to be halted after five * innings if one team is leading by more than * ten runs. . Hastings Men's Softball League Standings K mart 15, Mutual 3. .* Flexfab 21. Bills Safety Serv. 7. McKeough Bros 16. Bliss 4. cappon/Sde II. Olde Towne 10. Osima 13. Flexfab 12. Chrysler/Poll 18. Hearing Aid Center 8. This Weeks Games Wednesday, May 26 - 6:30. Bills vs. Osima: 7:30. Flexfab vs. Osima; 8:30. Kman vs. McKeough Bros. Thursday, May 27 - 6:30. Olde Towne vs. Mutual; 7:30. Culligan vs. Brian's; 8:30, HAC vs. Brian's. Friday, May 28 - 6:30. Merchants vs. Poll; 7:33. Merchants vs. McKeough Bros.; 8:30. Cappon vs. Bliss. Home run leaders - Tony Lyons 2. Kcvn Lancaster I. Kevin Woods I. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 — Page 15 Thornapple Manor gains from Medicaid loophole by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Within a few minutes during a couple of wire transfers in July the Barry Countyoperated medical care facility, Thomapple Manor, will be $146,885 richer. And more extra money may be coming in October and next year. Forty-seven other county medical care facilities and hospital long-term care units in the stale also will realize significant financial benefits from similar transactions that are being called "Medicaid Intergovernmental Transfers." It's almost like a 'too good to be true' story, but it's perfectly legal and a legilimale method for maximizing federal Medicaid fundi, according to Ann Beaujean. History classes learn about Kennedy senior legislative coordinator for the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC). Lynn Sommerfeld, administrator at Thomapple Manor, said the windfall will be used locally for major renovations al lhe 35- Scott Bojanich, assistant high school principal, spoke to Hastings High School students about his special interest, John F. Kennedy, last fall in Judy Way's class and this May in Kathy Oliver's history classes. As an op­ portunity to get back in the classroom and meet with students in a relation­ ship other than sports or discipline. Bojanich was well received. He has worked as a tour guide at Dealy Plaza in Dallas, where JFK was killed. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL May 10. 1993 Common Council mot in regular session in City Holl. Council Chamber*. Hastings. Michigan on AAonday. AAoy 10. 1993 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray prosing 1. Present at roll call wore members: Brower. Howkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Moy. Watson. White. 3. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the minutes of the April 26. 1993 meeting be approved Yeas: All. Absent: None. Corried. 4. Invoice* read. UH. Anklam......................... Hastings Sanitary Service. The Cottage Garden*....... $1,275.25 .2.625.00 .1.306.50 4.290.00 .3.076.49 .1.765.08 1.800 00 Thomapple Valley Equipment. Doug's Auto Service................... Slagol Concrete................................................ 6.831.70. AAoved by White, supported by Brower that the above invoice* be approved. Yeas: White. Watson. AAoy. Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. Absent None. Carried. 5. AAoved by Brower supported by Howkins that the following invoice be approved from the Bend Construction account for the new water plant Yeos: Brower Howkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. AAoy. Wotsor. White. Absent: None. Carried. 6. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following Incubator invoices be approved for payment: 81.557.17 Colin Cruttenden Electric; 82.187.54 Consumers Power Company. Yea* White, Watson. Moy. Campbell. Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Brower. Absent: None. Corriod. 7. AAoved by Howkins. supported by May that the invoice for $476.25 from Silk Screen Stuff for 127 DARE T-shirts be approved from Designated DARE with proper budget adjustment to <101-301-96010. Yaas: Brower. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. AAoy. Watson. White. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Police Chief bo allowed to attend this Annual MACP Training Conference June 28-30 with necessary expenses and the Deputy Assessors re­ quest to attend the Michigan Assessor* Associa­ tion Short Courses July 20-22. Sept. 8-10. Oct. 20-22 with necessary expenses. Also to attend AAkhigan Assessors Association Annual Con­ ference August 16-18 with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent None. Corried. 9. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Ketchum a) Letter from the City of Niles dated 5-6-93 b) AAinutes of the 4-5-93 Library Board c) Minutes of the 4-14-93 Airpon Board d) Minutes of the 3-26-93 E911 Informal Board o) Minutes of the 4-1-93 E911 Administrative Board AAoeting f) Letter from Sgt. Charles Cross. Dare Officer, extending invitation to the Council to attend the DARE graduation program at Central Auditorium 20. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Revenue ond Budget Status report for April 1993 be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Corried. 21. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White thot the communique from Municipal Benefit Services dated * i<-93 on health core rate increases for Blue Cross and Blue Shield effective 6-1-93 be received and placed on file Yeas: Hawkins. Jasperse. Ketchum. Campbell. May. Watson. White. Noys: Brower. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Councilman Brower expressed appreciation for the tour of the fire house by Chief Roger Coris. Mayor Gray stated the Council will be touring all City facilities. 23. Mayor Gray requested Council members to stay after Council to discuss Mayor Exchange reservations. 24. AAoved by Wotson. supported by AAoy to ap­ prove a proclamation designating Thursday. May 13. 1993 as Mayor Exchange Day with the City of Fremont. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Mayor Gray rood a request from Mason regarding Mayor Exchange Day 1994. 26. Moved by Brower, supported by May to ap­ prove a proclamation proclaiming Moy 23-29. 1993 as Arson Awareness Week in the City of Hastings. Yeos: All. Abs'int: None. Corried. 27. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse to approve a resolution declaring the City of Hostings Governor State Representatives ond Senators. Yeas. All. Absent: None. Carried. 28. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the April 1993 Building Inspectors Report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Corried. 29. Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield updated Council on the progress of the construc­ tion at New Water Plant, that Spring cleanup is continuing ond City Parks ore opened. 30. City Attorney. Jim Fisher, requested to go in­ to a Closed Session under section 15.268 of the Open Meetings Act. Coria on his recent appointment to the Stole Fire 32. Moved by Campbell, supported by Howkins that the resignation of Linda Watson os 1st Word Alderman received with regrets. Councilwoman White asked if it could bo possible for Watson to remain on the Airport Board. Mayor Gray said she would check with the City Attorney. Yeos: All. Ab- 33. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy to ad­ journ into Closed Session under Section 15.268 of sent: None. Carried. 5 minute recess. 34. Return to open session at 8:15 p.m. 35. Moved by Campbell, supported by White to Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5/27) KITCHENS and MORE None. Carried. 11. Moved by White supported by May that the letter dated 4-28-93 from Raymond Rathbun. Mayor City of Fremont be received ond placed on file. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. AAoved by Campbell supported by White that the request from Cedar Creek Bible Church for the use of the softball diamond at Bob King Pork on August 1993 ond the use ol softball diamonds ot Fish Hatchery Pork and Bob King Park on August 7. fh, dtracrion of rho Oiroctor ol Public SorvkM. Yoos: All. AbMOI: Non,. Corriod. 13. Moved by Jotport. tupporlod by While thot the loner doted 5-7.93 from Comoron McIntyre be referred to lhe City Attorney. Veoe All. Abwnf. None. Carried. 14. Moved by Whne supported by Brower (hot Medicaid matching funds fix $122,362,900 in stale Medicaid spending. That amount is padded above actual expenses because states coming through the windows, he said. "This is a real Godsend to us," Sommerfeld said of lhe transfer bonus. "This is all windfall money to us and we federal Medicaid match. When this revenue is received, the slate will have a total of $277,089,800 to make proportionate share may pay providers as much as they want because of the Medicaid loophole. The federal government then will forward $154,726,900 to Michigan in lhe form of a payments lo 48 county medical care facilities and hospital long-term care units. That will be done by wire transfer into lhe plan to use it wisely, believe me." The unusual transfer "program, which has its legal foundation in the fiscal year 1992­ 93 Social Services Budget Act. will help Michigan avoid dramatic budget reductions by maximizing federal Medicaid matching revenues." Beaujean said in a memo to accounts of the 48 recipients, based on their 1991 Medicaid days.” according to Beaujean. In Barry County, the state will wire transfer a $6,316,055 payment lo Thomapple Manor. The county treasurer will book lhe payment into Thomapple Manor's account and then initiate two county treasurers, medical care facility administrators and social services board members. Here's how the program works: About July I Michigan will request federal outgoing wire transfers. The first wire will be an intergovernmental transfer to the slate for $6,168,486. A second wire transfer of $684 would then be made to a second account to cover transaction management fees. Thornapple Manor gels to keep the balance of $146,885 as "enhanced revenues.'* "...A county board of commissioners has no direct authority to authorize acceptance of these funds or to direct or block the transfer of any funds back to the state of Michigan," according to a Grand Rapids law firm hired by the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council. If a county refuses to participate in the transfer their money will be given to another provider in lhe state. "If there is a loser in this program it is lhe federal budget deficit." according to the Michigan Association of Counties. The transfer windfalls are justified. MAC said, because the "federal government is constantly mandating new Medicaid requirements without funding. These factors have caused the state’s Medicaid budget to rise exponentially." This forces state decision makers to make budget reductions in other line items because of Medicaid. MAC estimates that Congress will Former county commission candidate admits to illegally surveying property A Shelbyville nun. who wax a candidate Tor the Barry County Board ot Cornmiuionerx in last November's election, pleaded guilty Monday. May 17. in 56th District Court in Hastings to a charge ot surveying land without a license, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine. Calvin G. Lamoreaux pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange tor lhe court taking hit plea "under advisement." That arrangement puts Lamoreaux on probation for one year. During that year. Lamoreaux is not allowed to engage in land surveying, professional engineering or commit any outer crimes. If Lamoreaux completes the year without violating his probation. Ute charge against him will be dismissed. Lamoreaux's conduct during the year-long probation will be reveiwed by the court in a bearing scheduled for May 16.1994. The charge against Lamoreaux stems from an incident in September 1991 when he performed some land survey work for a Plainwell man. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report that earlier this year a licensed surveyor worked on some of the same property surveyed by Lamoreaux and discovered Lamoreaux's work was inaccurate. The surveyor then contacted the Sheriffs Department and told deputies dial he did not think Lamoreaux was a licensed surveyor. Deputies said they checked with lhe Michigan Department of Commerce s Bureau of Occupational and Professional Regulation and found that Lamoreaux was not licensed to perform land survey work. When Ute deputies contacted Lamoreaux. be told them that he had surveyed properties in lhe Orangeville area. Lamoreaux said that he told the people prior to doing lhe work that be was not licensed as a surveyor and that bis descriptions and drawings should only be used as a guide. Lamoreaux also told the deputies that he , had charged for his services. The Plainwell man who had his land surveyed by Lamoreaux told deputies that Lamoreaux had told him he was a licensed surveyor and had given an identification number on one occasion. Lamoreaux was arrested April 9. eliminate the transfer program in two or three years and suggests that counties should use the funds on items like capital improvements since it is not a long term revenue source. Information distributed to Barry County Calvin G. Lamoreaux He was defeated in his November bid to represent District 6 (Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships) on the County Board of Commissioners. commissioners about intergovernmental transfers noted that New Hampshire has used the money to cover general fund budget deficits. Our offices will be CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY May 31, 1993 Our office will be OPEN Regular Hours Saturday, May 29th Soft & sound since 1886 Hufinp MiddMIt BtOnue NaMt CtWaiii WayM '"‘tX**"' M5-2401' 795-3338 ' 763-341B 152-0790 S91-0010 792-6201 u.^roic EQational Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Corried. 10. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Watson that the letter dated 5-3-93 from Delta Dental of 1993 through June 30. 1994 with on 8% increase be year-old facility. He told lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday that the bonus funds could be used toward the costs of replacing windows (about $80,000), roofing which might be between $200,000 lo $250,000, and a new power plant. The roofs starting to leak and drafts are Cabinets • Counter Tops Decorative Pulls Dining Furniture 505 W. APPLE HASTINGS Certified Nursing Assistant Class [Hastings Earn $200 upon successful completion of a 2 week training course. Excellent employ­ ment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field, 2nd shift available upon hire. We offer health in­ surance, vacation, benefits and a starting wage of $5.44 per hour. Apply before June 10, 1993. THORNAPPLE MANOR 945-2407 Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. FDIC May 28th thru May 31st 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, MI 49058 945-3959 West State of Btoadway Hastings. Michigan EOE on file. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Corried. that Ordinance <261 to Amend Section 3.400 of the Hastings Code adopting the BOCA Basic National Building Code, the 1993 BOCA National Fire Pro faction Code; ond the 1993 BOCA National Proper- Watson. AAoy. Compball. Ketchum. Jasperse. Howkins. Brower. Absent: None. Corried. 16. AAoved by Howkins. supported by White that a Public Hearing be sot for AAonday. May 24. 1993 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall, council Chamber to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. Yeas. All. Absent: None. Carried. 17. AAoved by Watson, supported by Hawkins David Drive in the West Creek Subdivision, being the S 3 rods of Lot 7. and the N 1 rod of Lot 8. also 1 rod EBW on the East side of described property for $8,000.00 by Larry Kornstodt with the City prepar­ ing two deeds by 6-1-93 ond Kornstodt paying for sent: None. Carried. 18. Councilman Campbell stated that the City trash pickup contract with Hostings Sanitary Ser Hastings High Attention School SENIORS It is time for our Annual Graduation issue of the... Hastings IBANNER tef Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 am-9 pm; Fri. & Sat. 11 am-10 pm Please have your pictures to the J-Ad Graphics office or the high school office by 140 W. State St. (Next to Richie’s) Thursday, May 27th Featariaf 14 Flswn of Hahoadfc HbM Diy kt Ctsae k YefBrt wook. Hostings Sonitory Service wiH bo notifying 19. Moved by White, supported by Howkins to trol Dispatch Administrative Board through December 31. 1993. Yeos: Ail. Absent: None. Carried. ’NOTE If your portraits were done at White s Photo they have already furnish ed us with a copy Try Our New Flavor Burst “Soft Serve”- 8 Flavors BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE OPEN1NGSPECLU. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 27, 1993 July 19 trial scheduled for man who helped escape The sentences arc to run concurrently. Judge Shuster said he gave Conant the A July 13 final pre-trial and July 19 trial were scheduled in Barry Circuit Court Thursday for a Grand Ledge man accused of helping a fellow prisoner escape from the Barry County Jail. Michael D. Bryan. 20, is accused of helping Herbert M. Blain escape from the jail March 6. Bryan was in jail on charges of stealing SI00 from the Admiral ga> station in Hastings, where he worked as an employee. He is now charged with aiding a fellow prisoner's escape, punishable by up to seven years in prison, causing malicious destruction to a building in excess of $100. which carries a maximum four-ye ar prison sentence, and being a habitual offender. Bryan and Blain allegedly dug a hole through their cell wall with a piece of stainless steel mirror frame they used to chip away at the at the mortar surrounding the concrete blocks that make up the wall. The pair then removed the blocks from the wall and Blain was able to squeeze through the opening and make his escape. Blain was recaptured May 1 in Kalamazoo after Kalamazoo Township police received an anonymous tip that Blain was suying at the Highland Hills Mobile Home Park. He was bound over to Circuit Court Friday on charges ranging from escape and auto theft lo possessing stolen property over $100. In other recent court business: •A 28-year-old man convicted by a jury of sexual assault and indecent exposure was sentenced to life in prison on a charge of being a sexual delinquent. Leroy L. Conant was also sentenced to 40 lo 60 years in prison on a charge of assault with the intent lo commit sexual penetration. maximum sentences possible because he is a danger to society. "Mr. Conant has crossed into being not just a disgusting nuisance... but one who constitutes a real threat to women who refuse his demand for sex," Shuster said. "I have no confidence that he will ever be able to be outside a prison and not be a danger to women." Assistant Prosecutor Vicky L. Alspaugh said that Conant exposed himself to women on numerous occasions, sometimes when the women were accompanied by small children. Alspaugh said Conant was abusive towards his victims and on one occasion. Conant grabbed a woman, threatened her and told her he wanted to have sex with her. Alspaugh said Conant s conduct shows he is a "cowardly and delinquent person." Conant's attorney. Charles J. Sautter, said that Conant still professes his innocence in the matter. •A Hastings man accused of sexual assault had his S 10.000 bond declared forfeit after he failed to show up for trial. David J. Burandt, 26, did not show up for his April 8 final pre-trial or his April 12 trial. Burandt's attorney. Timothy L. Tromp, withdrew from representing Burandt May 6. citing Burandt's lack of cooperation as lhe main reason. Burandt is accused of trying to rape a 25year-old woman on night last March. Burandt is alleged to have met the woman as she was walking on Michigan Street. The victim testified during a preliminary exam that Burandt approached her with the promise that he weald not hurt her and lhe two spent sonx: time talking before he attempted to assault her. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616,) 948-8051 (u/FUV' ''tilt BOULDER DRu BONANZA GARAGE SALE. May 28th. A 29th. 9-5. 10 families just off Powell Rd., Hastings. Manual typewriter, canning jars, furni­ ture, lumber-shorts, large size clothing, motorhomes* stove A commode, old good refrig. Kenmore dryer, sewing machine, lots of kids A baby clothes, computer keyboard. HUGE 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE May 28. 29 9-5. Anti­ ques, furniture, etc., etc. 495 Ro?k Rd., Hastings.__________ PLAYGROUND EQUIP­ MENT FUNDRAISER 277 Lakeside Dr. (Guernsey Lake) May 28th-31sL 9-5. No early sales. Appliances, desk, tires, Lv.’s, radio's, toys, knick­ knacks, dishes, phones, lots of clothing-(all sizes), misc loo numerous to mention. IN LOVING MEMORY of Edward Burggrabe who went lo rest with our Lord on May 30. 1991. Your loving memory is alive in each of us daily and our love and thoughts are with you always. We all love you and miss you very much. Sadly missed by his wife children, grandchildren and dear friends ALUMINUM FIBERCOAT SPRAYED on roofs and mobile homes. Randson Hesterly 945-2545.____________________ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ BONANZA CONTRACTING Home and Barn restorations. Painting and debris removal Miscellaneous. 374-7108. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidationburned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ HORSESHOEING AND HOOF trimming. Call Bill. Certified Farrier. 367-4489, PAINTING, ALUMINUM SIDING, barns, roof, commer­ cial residential power washing. Responsible, insured. Randson Hesterly. 945-2545.__________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE STUMP REMOVAL Free estimates. 616-693-3035. TREE TRIMMING or remov­ al brush chipping. Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Randson Hesterly 945-2545. \rtliqut \ A ( <>//< ( n/>/r\ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 30. Bring the family and view 300 exhibitors with something for everyone. Food services, picnic areas and a relaxed atmosphere. Show rain or shine, 7:30a.m. 4:30pjp. $3 admlsskm. Free parking at the fairgrounds, right In Allegan, Mich. / or Salt \ntomultvt 1992 BUICK LE SABRE Limited. Air bag, anVfm stereo, cassette, power seals, windows and locks, trunk release, anti­ skid brakes, anti-theft keys. $16,000. 945-3030. /•<M PUREBRED BEAGLE male, no papers, ha all first shots, 9 months old $65 or best offer. Ph. 948*2734 sfta 2p.m. Rtal I \lait RESTAURANT FOR SALE Seating capacity 120, real estate and business in computer area 84. In excellent condition on main highway. $197,500. Call Jean Chase at Miller Real Estate, 945-5182 or home 367-4451. I Sllh FIVE-FPIECE MAHAGONY BEDROOM OUTFIT-Brau accents. Set includes orthapedic matresses A frame w/ headboard. Cost $1,500 (bought new never used) Sell for $675. 517-627-6223. _______________ FOR SALE: 1986 35* trader with 2 Up-outs, ha| attached porch with roof, on lol B-31 second level second trailer on right Sharps Park, Middleville. 945-9780.____________________ MUST SELL- 6 perron hot tub, never used, full warranty, turbo jets, cabinel DuPont acrylic was $3,995. Now $2,195. Call 616-452-0770. _______________ THOMPSON’S FRESH ASPARAGUS Sl.OO/pound, or .90-/poundover 10 pounds. Call lo order. 765-3791 or 765-3182 THREE-PIECE LIVING ROOM SET. Wing-back w/ Oak trim. New condition. Coun­ try blue! Was $1395., Sell $575/Or best. (Never out of plas­ tic). 517-627-6223. / 4irm FOR SALE: 4-row John Deere corn planter-$200. 795-9049. Help Wanltd RN, LPN, CNA, NA needed for home healthcare and staff release. Call for more informa­ tion 616-459-8448. Ia*n A Garden FLATS OF ANNUALS Pansy, marigolds, petunias, impaliens, $6.00 flat. 2785 Gun Lake Rd. Two miles west of Hastings. l/ni ellaneaux CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $440 for 1st 5 words; 12 c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic. Cost $795 new/sacrifice $225. 517-627-9494. possessing marijuana with lhe intent to deliver it, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison, and charges that he is an habitual offender. Shari Endsley is charged with two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver it and one count of being a habitual offender. The pair were arrested Feb. 16 during a drug raid, conducted by lhe Hastings City police, at their home. Officers said they searched the home with a narcotics dog loaned to them by the Michigan Slate Police post in Wayland and found six ounces of marijuana, worth an estimated $1,000 on the street. Police said some of the marijuana had been packaged to be sold. Officers said they also found equipment, including a scale and some pipes, at the home, which they believe was used to make and consume the marijuana. Police also seized a police scanner, a shotgun and a truck during the raid. •A Hastings man convicted of drunk driving charges was sentenced to one to seven-and-a-half years in prison. Martin C. Allerding II, 26, also was sentenced to a year in jail on a charge of possession of marijuana, and 90 days in jail on a charge of driving with a suspended license. He also was sentenced on a charge of being a habitual offender. Allerding pleaded guilty to all three charges in exchange for the prosecutor's promise to recommend a year's imprisonment as lhe maximum sentence. Allerding told lhe court before bis sentencing that he knew what be did was Recaptured prisoner to face added charges A Delton teenager who escaped from the Barry County Jail March 6 was bound over Friday to Barry Circuit Court on escape and ocher charges. Herbert M. Blain, 19, waived his preliminary exam in 56th District Court in Hastings and was scheduled to appear in Circuit Court today for his arraignment on the charges. Blain is charged with escape while awaiting trial, malicious destruction of a building over $100. stealing an automobile, breaking and entering, possessing of stolen property over $100 and uttering and publishing. Blain was awaiting trial on lhe last three charges when be escaped from lhe jail. He was able to escape by digging a hole through his cell with a piece of stainless steel mirror frame. He chipped at the mortar surrounding the cement blocks that make up the cell's walls, opened a 16- by 17-inch hole by removing the blocks and then slipped through lhe opening. Blain was recaptured May 1 at the Highland Hills Mobile Home Park in Kalamazoo by officers from the Kalamazoo City and Township police departments. Kalamazoo Township police bad received an anonymous phone lip that Blain was WATERFRONT PROPER­ TY Middle Lake, 106 Culbert Drive, year round, 2 story Cedar Chalet, garage, shed. Zbedroom, woodstove, many extras. $81,900. Possible land contract. 616-948-2496. CERTIFIED MEDICAL Assistant for Medical office. Full lime, benefits, call Nancy. 948-8057.____________________ The victim said Burandt was attempting sexual penetration when she shouted out his name. Burandt then reportedly stopped, and the victim began walking down the street, spotted a police car and was taken to the hospital. Burandt is charged with assault with the intent to commit sexual penetration, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and being a habitual offender. •A Sept. 13 trial and a August 26 final pre-trial were scheduled for a Hastings couple accused of being drug dealers. A June 30 motion date was also set. Richard C. Endsley. 34 and his wife Shari D. Endsley, 33, will have their cases tried together since their charges stem from the same incident. Richard Endsley faces three counts of slaying at the park. CONGRATULATIONS To Brad & Amy (Buchanan) Ashcraft on the birth of their son Nicholas Alan Ashcraft May 25. 1993 10:05 a.m., 71bs. 3/4 oz. at Pennock Hospital HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Phyllis Burpee CONGRATULATIONS On Your Retirement PRIOR SERVICE!!! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min. $150/weekend to start Cail 534-6030 today._____________ ( immunity \attce\ THE REGULAR MONTHLY board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thurs­ day, June 3,1993 at 8a.m. in the conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at lhe meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten days notice to Barry County Community Mental Heath Services, by contacting an McLean at 948-8041. Battle Creek man, 25, drowns in Jones Lake A 25-year old Battle Creek man drowned in a boating accident on Jones Lake early Saturday morning, deputies from the Barry Ctxtnty Sheriffs department report. Todd S. Reicbenberger was killed when a paddle boat carrying him and Robert McElgunn. 27, of Battle Creek, capsized and sank in the lake at about 2:26 im.. Sgt. Bill Johnson of lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department's Marine Division said. Johnson said Reicbenberger and McElgunn were staying at a friend's home near the Jones Lake and they borrowed a 10foot-long paddle boat without permission from a resident on the take The owner had taken lhe drain plugs cut of the boat for the winter, and while Reicbenberger and McElgunn were paddling on the lake, lhe boat filled with water and capsized. Johnson said. McElgunn managed to swim lo shore, but Reicbenberger. who was a non-s- nuner. was unable to make it. Johnson said. Johnson said Reicbenberger became tangled in some weeds and drowned in five feel of waler 10 yards from shore. 'He just panicked,' Johnson said. Johnson said deputies searched the lake and found Reichenbcrcger's body al 9:50 a.m. Johnson said alcohol was a factor in the accident. Court News wrong, but he had not realized he had a problem with alcohol until he "hit rock bottom.' Judge Shuster told Allerding that he has used up his credit points with society. "I hope you're reaching a turning point (in your life)." Shuster said. Allerding told the court during his April 15 plea that on March 14 he was taking his car home from a friend's home, where the car had been parked for several days, when lhe police pulled him over. Allerding said he and his friend had been drinking at the house beforehand. Allerding allegedly had a .14 blood alcohol level al the lime of the incident. Most can’t afford to take ’family leave* "Family leave" may sound good in theory, but most employed Americans say they could not afford to take advantage of the new law. According to an accountants on call (aoc) national poll conducted by the Gallup Organization Inc., the vast majority of American workers (68 percent) say they could not afford to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in case of family emergencies or births. Just three in 10 (31 percent) say they could af­ ford to take this amount of time without pay. One percent of respondents don't know or refuse to give an opinion. This new survey on family leave is part of accountants on call’s ongoing "Profiles of the American Worker" series that summarizes lhe opinions, attitudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked the following: "As you may know, the Family Leave Act has" been passed by Congress. If the need arises, could you af­ ford to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in case of family emergencies or births?" American workers with children under 18 overwhelmingly can’t afford to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave in case of family emergencies or births. Seven in 10 (71 percent) say they could not take advantage of family leave, while just 28 percent say they could. Employed adults without children offer similar responses — only 33 percent say they could afford to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, while 66 percent report they could not. The same holds true for married American workers. Just 34 percent say they could take full advantage of unpaid family leave. Unmar­ ried workers fare even worse — just 25 per­ cent say they could take 12 weeks of unpaid leave in case of family emergencies. Though the numbers improve slightly as salary increases, even older, well-educated Americans earning more than $40,000 a year can’t afford unpaid family leave. Employed adults 40 years of age and over, the collegeeducated. an those with household incomes of $40,000 and over are more likely than those younger, less educated or less affluent to say they could afford unpaid leave. Still, even among these higher-income groups, three in five report that they could not afford to take full advantage of the Family Leave Act if the need arose. This survey is based on telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 683 adults. 18 years of age or older, who are employed either full or part time. Interviews were conducted by Gallup between March 8 and March 14. The margain of sampling error associated with this survey is plus or minus four percentage points. With 50 offices nationwide, accountants on call is currently the country’s second largest specialist in lhe placement of temporary and permanent accounting and bookkeeping personnel. Police Beat Boat stolen from Podlink Lake RUTLAND TWP. — A boat was stolen from a home co Podunk Lake sometime lasl week, deputies from Ibe Barry County Sheriffs department report. The owner told deputies he attached the $400 aluminum boat to his dock two weeks ago and when he checked on lhe boat Saturday, it was gone. Truck broken into, CD player stolen HASTINGS — Hastings City police report a $450 CD player was stolen from a pickup truck early Saturday morning. The victim told police he parked lhe truck in a downtown lot shortly before midnight Friday night. When he returned at 2 a.m.. he said he found his truck had been broken into. Officers said thieves got into the truck by breaking the vent window and then unlocking the passenger door. Officers said the break-in occurred between 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. TV, clothes stolen from mobile home HOPE TWP. — A mobile home on Trail's End near Delton was broken into last Thursday. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The victim told police she left lhe home locked at 12:30 p.m. and when she came back at 9:15 p.m.. she found lhe door to lhe trailer had been forced open and the home had been trashed. Deputies said a television and some clothes were taken from lhe trailer. Deputies said that all the items that had been taken belonged to a former roommate of the victim. Calf stolen from Middleville home IRVING TWP. — A three-week-old bull calf was stolen from a home on West Stale Road in Middleville lhe night of May 7. troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings said. Troopers said the victims were alerted the next day by a neighbor who thought be was missing a calf. The victims checked their cattle and found a calf was missing from their herd, troopers said. The victims said they heard the cattle bawling between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. the night of May 7. They said that is 'extremely unusual' behavior unless someone is bothering the cattle. The calf is worth anywhere from $150 to $1,000. troopers said. Nashville trailer broken into MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a mobile home on Guy Road near Nashville was broken into Tuesday. May 18. The victim told police she let! the home at 8 a m. and relumed home at 6:30 p.m. to find lhe side door lo the home was ajar. The victim said she went inside and found several items had been taken, including a car radio, some video tapes and a set of speakers. A VCR had also been taken from lhe living room and was found in another room, wedged into a hole that was cut inside of the trailer. Hit-and-run leaves one injured HOPE TWP. — A Nashville teenager was injured in a hit-and-run accident May 13 on Lakeview Drive near Harrington Road, troopers from the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Jenny R. Royal. 18, was riding in a car driven by Allen L. Burton. 21. when they were hit at about 3 p.m. by a pickup truck driven by Richard 1- Boyd. 61. of Delton. Burton told troopers that a few minutes before lhe collision, he saw Boyd driving his truck down Harrington Road at a "fast" speed and he yelled al Boyd as he passed, telling him lo slow down. Burton said that he then turned onto Lakeview Drive and started backing into a driveway. Boyd said he then looked up and saw Boyd's pickup driving toward him again. Burton said the truck suddenly skidded and rammed into his right front fender. Boyd later told police he had turned around lo confront Burton and only drove his truck al the car to scare Burton. Boyd said he misjudged bow dry lhe road was and was not able to stop in lime to avoid hitting Burton's car. Boyd said he did not think anyone had been hurt in lhe collision and he did not see any damage to lhe car. so he drove away. Royal was injured in the accident, however, and she was taken to Pennock hospital where she was treated and released. Troopers said they have requested a warrant be issued for Boyd on a charge of reckless driving. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-06-03.pdf bb02769b91f3546166624b83f2dfb85f PDF Text Text HASTING' PUBLIC LIBRAS! 12! s cutira st BUSINGS. Ml 49054-1133 Delton boys win Class of 1993 Barry County meet receives tribute Wrrrr/> 1A SeePages 10-11 Delton sewer making progress See Page 3 nastmgs Fuo -icUDrary 121 S.Ch'Jxn at. Hastings, Ml ^058 Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I HE Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 3, 1993 VOLUME 139. NO. 13 News Briefs ANNER Road kill woes getting attention by Mary Warner It's been a problem for a long time, and ii may continue for a lot longer unleu Stale Rep. Bob Bender, R-Middleville, tucceufully convinces the Michigan Department of Natural Resources or the Stale Legislature to do something about it. In 1991.48.233 automobiles collided with deer. 944 of them in Barry County. The passengers in the vehicles usually escaped injury, but not so the deer. They often were killed, and their carcasses have become the center of an ongoing controversy. Il seems that no one wants to take on die responsibility of disposing the deer. Along state trunklines, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) sometimes will pick up the deer, and sometimes just push them off onto the side of the road. Along county roadways, deer are either left to rot or disposed of. depending on which county you're in. in Barry County, the MDOT will pick up dead deer along the stale trunklines only. The Barry County Road Commission and Barry County Animal Control, however, will not pick up dead deer. They have a policy to refer all complaints to the state Department of Natural Resources (PNR). The DNR denies all responsibility for the deer, saying that once the deer have been killed by a car. it is the duty of the stale Department of Transportation and the individual county road commissions to take care of them. The problem, as usual, revolves around money. Bender said. Shrinking stale and local budgets have spawned interdepartmental sparring over who will fool the bill for various programs. The MDOT did an estimate of the cost in 1988, and figured that statewide that year it spent S800.000 to dispose of approximately 15.500 deer carcasses, according Io Scott Wheeler, roadside operations specialist with the MDOT. That averages out to about 5152 per carcass. Bender wants the Department of Natural Resources to fool that bill rather than the MDOT. and be wants the DNR to take over deer disposal on county and city roads He introduced a new bill in the legislature May 11 lhat will force the DNR to assume the financial responsibility. Bender reasons that the DNR manages the deer herd in the state and has various "pots of money" with which to pay for deer disposal, including the fish and game fund. The DNR wants the legislature to keep its bands off the Osh and game fund, staling that "we don't believe the hunters and anglers of the state should pay for removal of animals from the roads." That, rather, should be the responsibility of the MDOT. according to Ed Hagan, legislative liaison for the DNR. Officials in Barry County disagree. The Barry County Board of Commisslooers sent a resolution to state legislators last year, maintaining that the DNR should be given responsibility tbr deer disposal. Another resolution probably will be issued this year in support of Bender's bill, Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson said. Peterson said lhat Barry Couniy has no funds for deer disposal. Likewise. Jack Kineman, manager of the Barry Couniy Road Commission, said the Road Commission has no funds for deer disposal. "I estimated at one time that it would cost us at least 550,000 a yea to lake care of the deer." Kineman said. Win 1.068 miles of couniy roads to mlfefldjp. he raid, "we would be irresponsible in the management of the very limited funds we have if we take that responsibility on." According to Barry County animal control officer Pam Roncbclli, her department will pick up domestic dogs or cats that have been killed on the road bu! docs not have the necessary equipment, such as a truck with a winch on it, to pick up deer. And again, there would be no funds to pay for their disposal. Deer disposal doesn't come cheap, officials said, because the DNR regulates the manner in which deer can be disposed. According to the DNR regulations, dead deer can be left on the side of the road only if they are 1.000 feel away from any residence. The owner of the land must also give permission for the carcass to be placed there, according to the regulations, and the deer cannot come into contact with surface or groundwater. If the deer are buried, there cannot be more than 20 of them in one grave and the deer cannot come into contact with surface waler or groundwater, according to the DNR guidelines. Carcasses also cannot be buried in a 100-year flood plain or wetland area. Inez Warren, manager of the MDOT garage on Quimby Road in Barry Couniy. •n Aitso ctaaak so ana of *e retarta aai cooccn. as mad to taoac ■■■bat of fee band. Rtboonah an taitanit for 7:30 p.m. Jane S. 15 ta 29 ta My 6. 13 ta 19. Aretar ■bill will be bdd ■ os ■fetfenta ■d feat ■ Aagao. For move iofonnotioo. caD dsraoor PRICE 25* Flying to victory... Middleville's long juniper, Ryan Walker, leaped 19*7* to win this event in the Barry County meet Tuesday in Hastings For details on the annual meet, see Page 14 at today's edition of the Banner. Lakewood's graduation held without disruption J-Ad Graphics News Service Despite threats of a walkout. Lakewood High School's graduation ceremonies Tuesday night were conducted without incident. The walkout threats by underclassmen at the high school stemmed from the vandalism of their lockers and halls Friday. May 21. The underclassmen made a formal protest Tuesday. June 1. during school hours, and said the garage used to dispose of roadkilled animals in mass graves, but since the they threatened to disrupt commencement that evening, which led to police new disposal guidelines were instituted by the DNR. the local MDOT office bu had to pay the county dump a monthly fee to use surveillance of the ceremony. Six seniors now are being investigated in connection with the breaking and entering and vandalism of the school. There also have been allegations that alcohol wu the landfill to dispose of the deer. There are signs that the feud between the MDOT Hatfields and the DNR McCoys may subside. If the money for deer disposal were to come out of the general fund rather than the fish and game fund, the DNR'i Hagan See ROAD KILL, cont. page 18 involved. However, as many as 35 seniors are rumored to have been involved in the situation, which reportedly evolved from a spontaneous campout of 20 senior girls on the south lawn of the school. The campout, which wu not school sponsored, escalated into a problem when other seniors crashed the party, bringing alcohol onto school property. Eventually, some students broke into the school and removed the contents of lockers in underclassmen's halls. No arrests have been made, but charges of breaking and entering, vandalism and possession of alcohol on school property will be filed early next week according to a spokesperson from the Michigan State Police Hastings Post. High School Principal Tim Wood said. "This action wu done with intent, with the students knowing full well that any situations resulting in this sort of thing would result in the individual not being allowed to puticipate in graduation ceremonies." See DISRUPTION, cont. page 3 school or 945-9766. iTOfiw Buyers workshop sot The Barry Cosaay Cooperative Earn■ia Service will offer a workmop fata 7 to 9:30 p.ra. June 17 and 24 oa qaafi- coae of lea than 546.345 may qaalift. TM Michigan uuiMuve naps prospec­ tive home buyers by providing ednenhon shoot pnrehasing a home, cutting dv aorta dowa payment requirements to 5 penta ta offeriaq more flexible qaritfyiaf criteria than conventional saostgapaThe workshops. which will be cose dactad by Roy Hall, will be held fee two Thursday eveaags in the conference room of fee Michigan Sum Unmtay Extension office. 301 S. Michigan Ave.. Hsatinp. To reserve a place, call the local Cooperative Extension Service al 948-4862. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 3 Hastings honors fallen heros... Sabrina Haywood (photo at left) Hastings High School band member, plays "Taps" at the Viet Nam, Persian Gulf War Memorials in front of the courthouse. In the above photo, the Hastings High School marching band moves at a brisk pace up North Broadway in Hastings during Monday's parade. For more on the Memorial Day tributes and happenings, see page 2. �Page 2 — The hustings Benner Thursday. June 3. 1993 Local Legion members and three National Guard soldiers fire a three-round Gun Salute at Riverview Cemetary's Avenue of Flags. Army National Guard Sp4 Tom Quada, 1076th Maintenance Company, Strugis, helps members of the American Legion Post No. 45 of Hastings load rounds in their M-14 rifles for the gun salutes. (Text by T.L Sienzelbarion) People all over the county Monday — LARGE — Estate Auction LOCATED: at the River Bend Building (behind River Bend Travel) 533 w. state st., Hastings Saturday, June 5 DOORS OPEN at S:OO A.M. sale starts at 10:00 A.M. Lots off costume Jewelry Barry County remembers fallen heroes in Memorial Day events Advertise youi Banner Classified and be read by many, many county readers when they more time to react to your message! morning braved the cold weather to watch Memorial Day parades and ceremonies. Unlike parades for the 4th of July and Christmas, the mood for the Memorial Day event is somber. The band often plays music more suitable for military drill and ceremonies, rather than upbeat and lively themes. Memorial Day, known in days gone by as Decoration Day. is a time to commemorate the citizens/soldiers who died in the War of Independence, mounted troops like those of the Army’s 7th Cavalry who helped open new frontiers in the west and brothers who fell on both sides of the Civil War. died al the Battle of Marne in World War 1. They commemorated the sacrifices made by the Marines on the sands at Iwo Jima and sailors on the decks of the carriers U.S.S. Enterprise and Yorktown during the Battle of Midway. Many people plant flags on the graves of soldiers who fell near the 38th “ Parallel in Korea or the 82nd Airborne's "Hamburg Hill" in Viet Nam. There have been many who were born after those wars and only remember the Marines' rescue of U.S. college students in Grenada, the death of 254 Marines in the Beruit bombing and the daily updates of Air Force pilots downed during the Gulf War. It is for these soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that around the United Stales, from the largest cities to the smallest towns, people take time to remember those who have given their life in defense of freedoms we liold most dear. Memorial Day parades have servicemen and women in uniform and military gun salutes. This is a time to lay wreaths at the monuments remembering the dead and to remember that what the citizens of the Unitied States take for granted as basic freedoms were, gained through the lives of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters who died in service to their country. Memorial Day had people all over the nation remembering Americans like the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division who BRADLEY ...on graduating from Johnson and Wales University, Providence, Coins; baseball cards; necklaces; ear­ rings; pins; rings; men’s tie bars; cuff links; mint sets; proof sets; jackknives; lots and lots of jewelry on this sale. Rhode Island. Summa Cum Laude and earning your job at The Amway Grand. We re proud of you. — AVCnOMESR — Mom. Dad. jenny & Stacey KENDALL TOBIAS 945-5016 HASTINGS Class of ’93! and to our own special graduates! .4 I* Heather Daniels Hastings High School HH Barry County Sheriff David Wood leads members of the Posse across the Tyden Park bridge. Holding the American flag is Warren Church. Other members of the Posse riding in the parade were Mike Leatherman, Dave Wood Jr., Rex Scott and Tom Burghdoff. HEEF elects officers Chris Fluke has been elected president of the Hastings Education Enrichment Founda­ tion. . Ruke succeeds Jan Hartough who is leav­ ing the HEEF Board after serving sis years. : the maximum consecutive tenure permitted under the foundation's bylaws. Ruke, a certified public accountant, is a partner al the firm of Walker & Ruke in ' Josh Gonzales Larry Vaughn Holly Forbes Brad Gardner Jeff Furrow Angie Greenfield Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School IT NOT PICTURED Anne Trask Jeff Haywood Amanda Henley Jeff Gardner Arnie Schrum Wendi Ward Jerry Allerding Bam. County Christian Hastings High School Thomapple-Kellogg High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Hastings High School Plumb’s IWu-Rite Fwwb 902 w. state. Hastings oh. 945-4921 Hastings. A Hastings resident for about 34 years, be is a graduate of Hastings High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in ac­ counting from Michigan Tech. Ruke and his wife, Laura, live in Hast­ ings snd have two daughters. Erin and Katy. Other HEEF officers are Sandy Nichols, vice president; Ijrry Komstadt. secretary; and Michelle Reiser, treasurer. New members elected to the board, in ad­ dition to Reiser, are Kathy Walters. Tom Dunham, and Cheryl Drum. Members Eu­ gene Haas Jr.. Carla Rizor and Caroline Dimmers were re-elected to new terms. HEEF was incorporated in 1985 as an in­ dependent non-profit organization with the purpose of enriching the educational oppor­ tunities of students in the Hastings School System. HEEF helps to fund special pro­ grams. trips and projects for all grades and awards scholarships to graduating seniors. Tax deductible contributions to HEEF may be mailed to 232 West Grand St., Hastings, MI. 49058. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Page 3 Local planning underway for Magic Ride to fight child abuse The statewide bicycle lour for the preven­ tion of child abuse and neglect will take place again this year in Holt on Saturday, June 12. Organized in 1983, the ride has grown to more than 3,000 bicyclists from across the state, including Barry County. "This year, more than 18 riders have signed up to help us in Barry County and they're still signing up," said Maureen Ketchum, executive director of the Barry News Briefs Summer reading program planned Planning for this year's Magic Ride Bicycle Tour are (seated, from left) Chris Warren, president of the Child Abuse Council Board and Hastings Exchange Club representative; Al Jarvis of Hastings McDonald's (McDonalds and the Ronald McDonald Children's Charities are the star sponsor for the Magic Ride. Ronald McDonald will be on hand to entertain the children when their parents ride); Rep. Robert Bender, who is riding this year for the first time tor Barry County; Maureen Ketchum, this year's co-chair and executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council; State Trooper Mike Haskamp, co-chair and trustee on the County Child Abuse Council; (standing) riders State Trooper Terry Klotz, Officer Rick Argo and Officer Jim Lee, both of the Hastings City Police; Bob Meppelink of the Barry County Department of Social Services. (All DSS offices in the state are represented); Fran Johnson of National Bank of Hastings and representing the Thomapple Valley Bicycle Club and Hastings Exchange Club. (Photo by While's Photography) The Hastings Summer Reading Club program will begin Monday. June 7. and last until Saturday. July 31. This year’s theme. "Read Together — Share the Fun." has an international flavor with crafts, an exhibits, displays and prizes. Kids can sign up for the Reading Club as soon as school is out. As in previous years, there will be three age divisions based on ages: pre­ school and pre-readers. 6- to 10-yearolds and 11 and older. Each group will have a special folder to record books read. Prizes will be awarded after the first book, the fifth, tenth. 20th, 35th and the last book. Prizes will include marigolds, pencils, food coupons from local restaurants and movie passes from S & S Market, the Cinema. K mart. Burger King. Pepsi. Meijer and Splash. All panicipating children will receive a special poster to put in the front win­ dows of their houses. If Miranda from Channel 17 spots them, the family will get a prize and be entered in a drawing at the end of July. Drawing winners will receive boomboxes. The first two weeks of the program will focus on Asian culture, the second unit will be on Native Americans and the third will be on African culture. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Sewer work continues to progress in Delton Construction equipment was on the scene in downtown Delton last week as work continues on the first stage of the $12 million Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System. The first block of East Orchard Street, off M-43, was closed to through traffic for a couple days while workers dug a huge hole in the middle of the street. In addition to downtown Delton, the sewage system will serve a total of about 1,500 customers in portions of Barry, Hope, Johnstown and Prairieville townships DISRUPTION (cent, from page I) A customary letter, addresred to both parents and students. is mailed to all seniors, informing them of behavior expectations in upcoming events Expressing anger al the administration's handling of the situation, and the large number of students not facing discipline, a group of about 20 students walked out of class first hour Tuesday morning and entered the gymnasium during senior commencement practice. The group of students refused to leave, despite the urging of school officials, and continued to grow in Senior Expo slated by COA The Senior Expo is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. June 11. at the Commission on Aging. 120 North Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Speakers will offer shorts programs on a variety of topics, from what’s new in nutrition to finsing the hottest or coolest vacation spots. There also will be a humorous skit on how to talk with the doctor and a program on appreciating antiques. A line dancing demonstration also is planned. Coffee and treats will be served for a break time and there will be a salad buf­ fet for lunch. There will be a suggested donation of $2 per person at the door to cover the costs of the luncheon and program. Seating will be limited. To register, call the Commission on Aging at 948-4856 number while disrupting the commencement practice. "To our knowledge, all students who were involved are being disciplined." said Assistant Principal Mike O'Mara in an interview Tuesday afternoon. After the morning demonstration, O'Mara met with a representative group of the students to explain bow the situation is Tension at Lakewood High School has been high over the vandalism and subsequent punishment of seniors accused of destroying contents of underclassmen's lockers late last month. being handled. "I felt the students understood what has happened." O'Mara said. They agree with the process, but not necessarily with the outcome." "The situation is still under investigation and charges will be filed." saidWood. "All students will be receiving diplomas, however, all students were not allowed to participate in Tuesday s graduation ceremony." This alministrative decision led to rumors of plans to disrupt specific speakers at commencement. However, the presence of Barry County law officials seemed to keep students from going through with plans, if they existed. Rumors of teachers refusing to cooperate with underclassmen who were missing books and important exam review papers were rampant over the holiday weekend. Wood reported that until an after-school meeting with staff members to discuss the situation, even teachers were unaware of how the problems of missing review notes and term projects, stemming from vandalism to books, notes and papers, would be handled.. "Teachers are making every effort to cancel year-end projects that were n«_. recovered and to provide students with exam notes." said Wood. "Faculty members have been very understanding. Students have suffered the loss. This is an unfortunate situation involving a very small minority of seniors who actually were involved in the vandalism." said Wood. "Lakewood graduation went off very well. Not only our seniors, but the whole student body performed well." Lake O garage sale is Saturday The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce will have its 11 th annual Community Garage Sale Saturday on Fourth Avenue and at homes in and around the vullage. Home sale maps will be available at Carl’s Supermarket and Felpausch in Lake Odessa. They will include a listing of garage sale items by category and the location of the participants. The garage sales will begin at 9 a.m. Two non-profit groups, the Lake Odessa chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and Lakewood Adult Singles, have joined the event this year. The OES will have a bake sale and Adult Singles plan a yard sale. For more information, call Nikki Enz at 374-5041 or Suzanne Dahms at 374-8963 Chamber plans 'Dinner-Out1 The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor a "Dinner-Out" event at 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Coun­ try Club Friday. June II. which will in­ clude a meal and a speaker. The speaker will be Jeff Arnett, who will share ideas about gaining greater achievement through the secrets of balanced living. Arnett, a resident of Hastings and pastor of the Word of Faith Fellowship Church, will talk about "Living Life Fully in Stressed-Filled Times.” The cost to chamber members will be $15 per person. $17 per person for non­ members. Reservations must be made by Friday. June 4. The chamber’s address is 118 E. Court St., phone 945-2454 County Child Abuse Council. "Forms are available al McDonald's and AAA offices." Money raised by riders through their registration fees and pledges go to child abuse prevention education and awareness programs in the county where the rider lives. "The money raised by our riders is re­ turned to Barry County for our prevention programs," Ketchum said. Gospel concert reset for June 13 A gospel music concert by the group "Reclaimed." which was scheduled to perform Sunday evening. June 6, has been postponed until 6 p m. Sunday. June 13. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Baccalaureate returns tonight Maple Valley High School tonight will have its first baccalaureate service for graduating seniors in 15 years. The service, organized by the Maple Valley Evangelical Ministries Associa­ tion and some of the members of the Class of ’93. will be held at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Churches included in the association are the Nashville Nazarcne Church. Vermontville Bible Church, the United Methodist churches of both Nashville and Vermontville, the Nashville Assemblies of God church and the Nashville Baptist Church. Local ministers said the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against use of prayer at graduation ceremonies pro­ mpted the association’s decision to spearhead the baccalaureate service. Baccalaureate will be attended stritcly on a volunteer basis, but more than half of the members of the graduating class have indicated that they plan to attend. Guest speaker will be Paul Hansen, youth pastor at Ward Presbyterian Church in Livonia. Musical selections will be presented by seniors and volunteer members of the Maple Valley High School hand and choir. Bank branch manager named Patty Knorr has been named branch manager of the Gun Lake office of Na­ tional Bank of Hastings, according to Larry Komstadt. president and chief ex­ ecutive officer. The bank, meanwhile, will open a loan office next to the main building in Hastings and Raymond Diehl, former Gun Lake branch manager, will transfer to the loan office. The loan office will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with other hours by appointment. The Gun Lake branch office now has 24-hour banking at its new automatic teller machine. Public hearing slated by ZBA The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing Tues­ day. June 15. at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broad­ way. Hastings. The purpose will be to consider the application of Norma R. Gibson to add an addition 14 by 20 feet to her home al 1400 E. Center Road. The request is contrary to the Hastings Zoning Code and needs a special use permit, as property is in a flood plain. The property is zoned RR (Residential Rural). Civil War set at Charlton Park About 400 Civil War soldiers and 244 Civil War re-enactors from across the Midwest will be at Chariton Park this weekend for the third annual Civil War Days. The groups will re-enact the Battle of Fair Oaks and Seven Pines. The skir­ mishes will begin at the 100-plus acres of rolling hills north of the village at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with the big battle each day at 2 p.m. Army camps, civilian camps. Sutler’s Row (merchants who sold provisions to soldiers) and the village buildings also will be open both mornings. Also included during the day’s ac­ tivities will be a military fashion show, an artillery demonstration featuring eight cannons, a period choral performance, dramatic readings from original diaries and letters from the Civil War. a ladies’ fashion show and a truce period for both sides to exchange coffee, tobacco and letters. There will be a Ladies Tea with dancing and music and an artillery night firing Saturday evening only. A church service is planned for 10 a.m. Sundav in the Charlton Park Village Church. Visitors should be prepared to hike a short distance to the army camps and battlefields. Admission is $3 for adults 16 and older and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call Charlton �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 GonmnnnunnnflcffittflcDimo □ 0 from Is the 'real* criminal/arsonist still out there? Congressman Nick Smith To The Editor: Tax bill passes the house Every Republican and 38 Democrat Con­ gressmen voted against the tax bill last Thurs­ day night. The vote was 219 to 213. That means that if an additional 3 Democrats would have changed their vote, the tax bill would not have passed. The American people have woken up to the fact that this is more of the same — tax and spend, and realize that it s not good for our future. I'm hoping the alarm clock goes off pretty soon for the Congress as a whole. The energy tax alone will not only cost every American family an a ldi nal $500 dollars in fuel and energy taxes, but the price of everything they buy will also be increased. If this passes into law. America will be the on­ ly country in the world that charges a tax on the fuel and energy used in manufacturing. That means we will be less competitive, will lose sales and will lose jobs. Citizens for a Sound Economy , a non-partisan budget wat­ chdog group, estimates that Michigan alone will experience job losses in excess of 16.000 if this bill becomes law. The maneuvering in the House this past week by the President and the Democrat leadership over a record $332 billion tax hike bill and actual increased spening was a remarkable sight for a Freshman Member to witness. After a full day of hearings in the House Rules Committee, which decides on what, if any amendments will be offered, only one Republican amendment, a substitute with spending cuts rather than tax increases was allowed. What was shocking, however, were the additional provisions changed or added to the bill to benefit special interests and gain last minute voles for passage. Deals were cut that ranged from including favored legislation and promises of millions of dollars of pork barrel spending in a Member’s District. Because of backup pressure to gain a few more votes, the bill also contains special ex­ emptions for powerful industries. The energy tax is particularly full of exemptions and payoffs. Un the House floor, many of the speakers supporting the passage of this legislation said that the increased debt over 5-years would be “only" $1 trillion. That’s had enough, but it’s still incorrect. From today through 1998, the President's plan would increase the public debt an additional $2 trillion for a total debt of $6.2 trillion. Under this bill, the public debt would increase exactly $1 billion per day for the next five years. Those favoring passage have bragged that it cuts government spending. Thai’s only true if you consider "cuts" to be reductions from anticipated levels of increased spending. But everyone should be clear that spending actual­ ly increases under this plan from a record $1.5 trillion in 1994 to a new record $1.8 trillion in 1998. We are spending and going into debl faster than we ever have before. Letters Airport panel should represent all 7b The Editor: Barry County has the distinction of being one of the few locations in Michigan to offer a comprehensive skydiving facility, including training for first-jump students Since 1987. Rick Smith has operated Skydive Hastings, providing a recreational opportunity, demonstration jumps for public entertainment, a stimulus to the local economy, and a source of pride to our community. Now the Hastings City/Barry County Air­ port Commission, with a stroke of the pen. has jeopardized this public asset by denying the use of our public airport for skydiving activities. Because our airport accepts federal funds, the Federal Aviation Agency requires that it be accessible to all legitimate users, without discrimination. The FAA regulates skydiving and recognizes it as a legitimate aeronautical activity, therefore, skydivers have a right to equal use. But the Airport Commission arbitrarily has denied access to Skydive Hastings by requir­ ing Rick Smith to carry liability insurance. While this liability insurance would seem like a reasonable requirement, consider that no other users of the airport are subject to this mandate, and that this type of insurance is not available for skydiving. With this subtle discrimination, the Airport Commission has effectively denied skydivers access to our airport, prompting a legal battle at taxpayers' expense. Michigan state law protects our airport from civil action resulting from skydiving in­ juries. And Rick Smith has required that all skydivers using this facility must sign an agreement lhat they will not hold the airport responsible if they are hurt. The Airport Commission knows all of this, but remains relentless in its discriminatory in­ surance requirrment. Why? It's beginning to look like professional rivalry. Rick Smith is an accomplished in­ dividual with a long list of credentials in avia­ tion. With Skydive Hastings he has brought an increase in air traffic to a fine airport that would otherwise get little use. With this increase in activity, the few other users can no longer feel like they have their own private airport, but must share it. Is it a detriment for our public airport to be used by the public? I think not. but the Airport Commission disagrees 1 think that they should stop representing a select few airport users and start representing the public. Stan Slagle Licensed skydiver Assyria Township Incubator is positive outlook for Hastings To The Editor: 1 was fascinated by the information in the 1993 Business and Industry special edition to the Hastings Banner and avidly read about the many business and products of our community. It was particularly interesting to me about the Hastings Industrial Incubator and at Mr. CORRECTION: In a story in last week's Banner about pro­ blems between the Airport Commission and Skydive Hastings, the headline incorrectly reported a woman filed suit against the com­ mission. Rick Smith of Skydive Hastings ac­ tually filed the lawsuit. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Joe Rahn’s invitation. 1 toured the facility last Monday. I was very impresed by the friendliness and enthusiasm of the new tasiness leaders and they personally explain­ ed their current and future goals and situations. I was bom and raised in Hastings and 1 care about our community. I recognize that good businesses promote good schools and in turn, good schools attact good people to live and work here. I personally recommend a tour of the Hastings Industrial Incubator for a positive outlook on the future of our community. Dawne I. Gibson Hastings I have many questions about my trial and the death of my father There is one thing for sure: an innocent man got I, nched, convicted, and sent to prison over lies and threats. I would like to discuss three “quoted issues" published in the Hastings Banner: 1. The statement lhat I called my brother Don first and then 15 minutes later called the Middleville Fire Department Don Lawrence testified he received a phone call from me at “2:01" a.m . got dressed and left his home in seven to eight minutes, and that he drove at speeds exceeding 70 mph. His testimony said he met a fire truck at McKibbin’s Comer, y ielded to the truck and follow­ ed it to the fire scene. Andrew Frantz of the Middleville Fire Department testified that he was on the first fire truck to leave the station. The fire depart mem reported my telephone call was received at 2:15 a.m. and Frantz left the station five to six minutes later. Frantz testified he met a while Suburban at the comer of Yankee Springs Road and Gun Lake Road (McKibbin’s Comer), and that he was traveling at speeds of up to 60 mph. The distance from Don':, house and the Mid­ dleville Fire Department to my father’s house is less than a one mile difference. For the two vehicles to meet at McKibbin’s Comer at the same time proves they had to be both called in the same time frame. (I called the fire department first.) You can find these facts of testimony in transcript Vol. 2. Pages 110 through 257. Then drive the routes to McKibbin’s Comer yourself and see. 2. The statement that "He (I) directed the fire personnel twice to the wrong bedroom.” I never once directed fire personnel to a wrong bedroom. I placed the ladder on the porch roof overhang because that was the best possible location for the rescue. Kay Simpson, who has lived on Elmwood Beach for 19 years, knew exactly what win­ dow was my dad's. She ran up the ladder and broke the wrong window. The smoke was so thick she could not enter the house. 1 don’t understand why. but "notes" writ­ ten by my brother Don could not be entered as evidence in my trial. In those "notes." Don stated that he followed the fire truck in from McKibbin’s Comer, and he told the fireman which bedroom Dad's was. Also. Don testified in transcript Vol. 2. Page 253. that he never saw Steve in the back (east) of Dad's house until "after a semblance of an explosion after the firemen had come out of the house." 1 never directed any firemen to the wrong bedroom. 3. The statement lhat I could not have gone through the east door to try to rescue my father because the hallway would have been engulfed in flames. There were no flames in the east part of my father's house when I attempted to go in. There are two witnesses who saw me go in and have to come right back out because of heal, smoke and tmuf fumes. These two witQsses did not testify on my behalf. I do know they were held against their will and were badgered by Jerry Maliolli of Matrix. There were people who did not testify on my behalf because they received telephone threats. This is all part of court record, but it was held in the judge’s chambers, so the jury did not have knowledge that witnesses for the defense were being threatened. One who was threatened not to testify on my behalf is an elected official! How is it possible in our legal system that some can testify in a preliminary hearing under sworn testimony, and then the same people can change their stories in trial in cir­ cuit court? Al my preliminary hearing, my brother, sister and Jerry Mattioli testified that on Feb. 24. 25 and 26. 1992. I was out of touch with the family and they had no idea of our whereabouts. (This is when Candy, our sons and 1 left for a few days because my sister Judy told everyone in the family that we were all in danger and must leave the Gun Lake area.) Then in my trial, when I produced telephone records of calling Don Lawrence’s house, proving I was not out of touch at all, they call changed lheir stories and testified that yes. “we did hear from Steve every day he was gone.’* I am still amazed how my brother Dick could say in court that we “didn't have enough money to buy food for our children." Public Opinion- Letters I will gladly publish canceled weekly checks from the past few years, payable to area local food stores I have worked for food companies for my whole life and would receive free food almost every week to sample We had so much food in our house lhat Candy and I sometimes would have to give food away because there was no way we could cat it all before it spoiled. I also found it interesting how my bnxher Don was politicing residents on Elmwood Beach during the summer of 1992. Don before then would never have anything to do with the residents of Elmwood Beach. When he was asked to go on rides on the big paddle boat or to beach panics, he said he would not stoop to the class level of people who lived on Elmood Beach. Then last summer. Don invited Steve and Jody Elies to dinner. Don and his wife. Mary Jo. spent the sum­ mer of '92 manipulating Elmwood Beach residents and conspiring to convict an inno­ cent man. Jerry Mattioli of Matrix badgered, brain­ washed and lied to Candy, our two sons and me. He manipulated Don and my other brother and sisters and law enforcement officiate. Mattioli was trained in the D.E.A. in trickery and mind deception. In past years, he has had to move from job to job. The sad part of this whole situation is that if we hadn’t hired Mattioli. police would have been able to do their job and probably would have caught the real arsonist. All Mattioli did is feed the police with misinformation to frame me and solve his first case at Matrix. Even if it meant putting an innocent man in prison. Call the Big Rapids Police Department and the Big Rapids Pioneer for starters to check his credibility. 1 do not hold the state police, the Barry Couniy Sheriffs Department or the court system responsible for putting me in prison. They all did what they thought was right with all the lies they received. In fact. I would like to compliment the corrections officers at the Barry County Jail. They arc very profes­ sional. well trained officers. The only thing 1 could ask is for Sheriff David Wood to take a good look at the facts and inconsistencies in my father's death, and have his officers dig and find the truth about who really murdered my father I would ask any resident who would like to sec justice done, to have an innocent man set free, and a criminal brought to justice. Please demand this case be reopened. When all you have been told and heard is lies, you must search to find the truth. Now that you have read this, ponder these questions: 1. At 6 p.m. Feb. 19. when it’s already dark outside, and Don knew Dad would be home later that evening, why would Don turn off all of Dad's lights and his burglar alarm? It has been standard procedure to leave the lights and burglar alarm on at my dad's house for many years. 2. How did Don know the cash register and a fire box was missing early in the morning of Feb. 20. before personnel started to dig and uncover all the remains of the house? 3. Why. on an arson fire case where there was a death, would the fire department erase all the other phone calls to report the fires? 4. How could Don and Mattioli find a gas mask under the back rear tire of my dad's truck in his bam. when I had driven the truck twice since the fire? Who placed the mask there, if in fact that is where it was? I never saw the mask after I threw it down by the fence after my failed attempt to rescue my father. The gas mask canister filter lhat Mat­ tioli turned over to the police to be analyzed was not the same canister niter that was on the mask when 1 used it. What was done with the real mask that 1 used to try to save my father? Someone somewhere knows the truth and who the real arsonist is. I’m begging and praying for that someone to come forward and give information to the authorities about who really committed this crime. 1 have numerous people around the country working on my behalf because they know 1 have been railroaded We will never give up on finding justice, and putting the real Elmwood Beach arsonist behind bars. Won't you help find justice, too? Stephen E. Lawrence Michigan Dept, of Corrections Agriculture still takes budget hits To The Editor: x In spile of being less than I percent of the federal budget, agriculture took a 12 percent hit in the last round of budget cuts. In spite of this, agriculture is targeted for another round of cuts under the president's proposed budget. "With most commodity prices running below cost of production, more budget cuts arc bad enough. What is really abhorrent is in­ formation from a recent issue of the Washington Post. According to the Post, the USDA again will pay large corporations $147 million to advertise lheir products aboard. Since 1986 the Dole Co. has received $15 million for supermarket promotions in Japan and magazine ads in Europe. In the meantime. Dole has posted $570 million in profits. Foreign firms with U.S. suppliers have also benefitled from the program. Gunze. one of Japan's largest underwear manufacturers, got $1.6| million to advertise its underware in Japan. A Turkish cigarette fauory received $650,000. One has to question if the USDA should be cutting farm income while adding to the in­ come of rich multi-national corporations. Should M & M Mars, with a $272.4 million advertising budget, have received $785,000 last year to advertise its candy overseas?” Another half million farm families are at risk because of government farm policy and corporate control of farm prices. The USDA is in the process of reorganiza­ tion. Let’s hope it can get its spending priorities straight. Carl Mcllvain President, Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Big landowners have reasons to say 'no* lb The Editor: When school district's propose an increase in millage, they often use as an example a home with an assessment of $30,000 to $40,000 which might mean an increased lax bill of 10 cents per day or $36.50 a year. 1 thought it might be interesting to use my situation as an example, so I broke my taxes down to the following: Hastings Schools, $5336.01; Intermediate School. $189.71; County Tax. $1009.20; Townships (Three). $171.68; Fire Protection. $120.18; Library. $24.67; and Collection Fees, $27.10. Total Tax Bill for 1992: $6878.55. I own 378 acres in three townships. I used to rent out some land. I had a government pro­ gram and an oil lease, but all of these have ended. In the past, I have sold timber to pay taxes. Now l*m running out of timber, so what do I do next? There are a lot of people in my situation, so this is why millages often fail locally as well as all over the state Ed McPharlin Hastings What’s causing Clinton's slide? Since he was dected 1st November, President Bill Cliokn's approval ratny wMt 4k public has gone down considerably. What do you think is the biggest reason? Published by Hastings Sanner, Inc. A DMuon of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 940-8051 Melvin Jacoba Prasateni John Jacoba Vice Preatdent • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eaton Elaine Gibed (AsssuntEaton Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Miller Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtaaaMad ads accepted Monday through pfcsay 8 a m to 5 X pjn. Saturday 8 axi - Noon Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howeil Phyla Bowers Subscription Rates: SI3 per year r Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) Steepy Bear, Haath^s: "He needs a lot of help from other presideass. Helping other countries is Dick Shriver, Heatings: "He’s too worried about other people " "He lied to us when be said he wouldn't raise fine, but he should pay at­ taxes, just like Bush. He has no knowledge of what tention to this country and families out of work." it's like to be in the military service.” Brian Baynes, Heatings: “I don't think he's done what he is supposed to be doing. The economy is the same, if not worse.” Domna Kidder, Freeport: “Because he's not fulfilling his promises.” *T don't think he's sticking with what he said he was going to do.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Page 5 Franzen Brothers Circus provides fun, excitement at Charlton Park by Teresa Frith Staff Writer “Ladies and Gentlemen! Children of all ages! Welcome lo Franzen Brothers Circus!" bellowed the Ringmaster as the circus came to town Sunday at Charlton Park. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Franzen Circus is billed as one of the five top traveling shows of its kind. Il boasts a variety of acts with none of its seats more than 30 feet from the ring. “We travel 20.000 miles a year to 19 different states and put on 550 shows seven days a week in 250 different cities." said Jellybean, one of the Franzen Brother’s clowns. "We are a European-style show with 40 performing animals and about 15 acts.” The Hastings Exchange Club sponsored the circus, which [Hit on two shows, both of which played to full capacity crowds of more than 1.000 people. I’rior to the start of the show, the midway was open with a pelting zoo, a bouncing inflatable playground ride, elephant and jxxiy rides, and refreshments. Many different kinds of souvenirs were available during the performance from balloons to stuffed toys. Okha the Indian elephant also gave free rides lo children at l-’elpaush prior to the start of the first show. Diane Smith, director of Charlton Park, was the guest elephant rider dunng Sundas ’. i . show. The afternoon's entertainment got off to a roaring start with eight Royal Bengal ligers being put through their paces by circus owner Wayne Franzen. The crowd cheered as the tigers danced on their hind feet, balanced on balls, jumped over hurtles and leaped through a flaming hoop. The circus has a special permit to own and use these animals, as the Bengal tiger is on the endangered species list. “These cats eat 10 to 15 lbs. of meal and drink one to three gallons of waler at each meal." said Ringmaster l£ric Price. Some of the other acts included juggler Casey Cainin, acrobats the Carlos Twins and the Ayala Family, clowns Bop and Jellybean with his Vietnamese Pot Belly Pig Nocab (that’s bacon spelled backwards), magician Mr. "E" and his assistant Miss Arline, the spotted Ponies of America, performances by Okha the elephant and two smaller African elephants and other anima) acts that featured camels and a llama. “There is no comparision between us and a carnival." said Jellybean. "Everyone here has more than one job. Il would take a big show like Ringling Brothers 120 men to do what we do with only 40 employees." Charlton Park director Diane Smith was the guest elephant rider at Sunday's Franzen Brothers Circus. Jellybean says lhat he enjoys small circuses like Franzen Brothers. "We arc like one big family." he said. " Everyone knows your name and no one asks questions about your past. It’s a good chance for someone who likes to travel and wants a new start." If you were thinking about running away lo join Franzen Brothers Circus, it pays $7 an hour and operates from April through November. Winter quarters arc in Webster. Fla. Summer Music Lessons Voice, Piano and Trumpet • Jennifer Bender. Instructor ■ A 7-week program (weeks of June 14 to July 26) • ’/? hour lessons taught Mon.-Wed. • K-12th grade • Private instruction can be fun, enriching, provide for continuity over the summer and can encourage constructive use of leisure time. • Contact Jenny at 948*8398 to learn about details and schedule a lesson time. Circus owner Wayne Franzen leads a group of Royal Bengal tigers through their paces during a performance of the Franzen Brothers Circus last Sunday at Chariton Park. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBETODAY The Cados Twins perform a spine twisting balancing act on a small frame during one of the Franzen Brothers Circus acts last Sunday at Charlton Park. CHL.94&S051 NOTICE OF PUGUC NEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice i* hereby given that the Sorry County Plonning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on June 28. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the Annex Conference Room, County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings Michigan. The subfect of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended MAP CHANGE - A-5-93 Request to resone property tn Sec. 21. Assyria Township on the Southwest corner of M-66 and West Lake Rood (see at­ tached mop). A parcel of land in the South 1 /2 of the Northeast 1 4 of Sec. 21. TIN. R7W described as Beginning at centerline of the intersection of Highway M-66 and East and West Highway running through said Northeast 1 /4; th West along center of Highway 400 ft., th South 600 ft.; th East 400 ft. to centerline M-66; th North along centerline said M-66 600 ft. to place of beginning. FROM AR TOC-1. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present lheir views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individual* with disabilities at the meeting hear­ ing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ot Barry. In­ dividuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948 4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan, bet­ ween the hours of 8 a m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please coll the Barry County Plan­ ning Office at 948 4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk Area Birth Announcements: BOY. Jonathan William, bom May 4 at 7:37 a m to Katie McGuire and John Todd. Mid­ dleville. weighing 9 lbs.. *4 oz. and 21 inches long BOY. Jason Robert, born May 6 at 4:25 p.m. lo Michelle and Dan McClurkin. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL. Sarah Marion, born May 7 at 12:58 a.m. to Tina and Neil Hendrickson. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 2*<6 ozs. and 20*6 in­ ches long BOY, Tyler Jay. bom May 12 at 12.08 a.m. to Esmeralda Nino and Vernon DeWitt. Mid­ dleville. weighing 8 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 22 in­ ches long. GIRL. Kelsey Renae. bom May 13 at 3:29 a.m. to Wanda and Kirk Green. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs.. 916 ozs and 22 inches long. BOY. Casey Mays, bom May 13 at 3:39 p.m. to Mark and Tamara Martin. Vermontville, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Nathan Andrew , bom May 15 at 2:57 p.m. to Lori and Jon Hurless. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs . 1 ’/? ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY. Matthew Keith, bom May 18 at 7:14 a.m. to Tina and Ron Mennell. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 8H ozs. and 21’6 inches long GIRL. Sarah Mane Ronley. bom May 19 at 6:51 am to Brenda Kotcsky and William Ronley. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 13'6 ozs.. and 21 inches long BOY. John Earl, bom May 20 at II :49 a.m. to Rita and Greg Mullin. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs . 11 '6 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL. Bnanna Jean-Danielle Raison, bom May 22 at 6:0) p.m to Sara Ayres. Saranac and Brian Raison. Saranac, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs and 21 *6 inches long. Grandparents are Dan and Joy Ayres and Bill and Carol Raison This mop is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Assyria Twp. of Barry County. Michigan. The outlined area is the proposed area for rezoning from AR to C l in Sec 21. Assyria Twp OFFICIAL ZONINB MAP BOY. Nicholas Alan Ashcraft bom to Brad and Amy (Buchanan) Ashcraft of Nashville. May 25. 10:05 a.m.. 7 lbs. 3 4 oz. at Pennock Hospital. Proud grandparents are Al and Gloria Buchanan of Hastings. Ray and Margaret Ashcraft of Nashville. Great grandparents are Ray and Jennie Hause of Hastings. Gcnevive Buchanan of Numca. Chris Service of Hastings. Mildred Ashcraft of Olivet. Great great grandmother is Hazel Kzeragaard of Alberta To our Kids . Jessica Jake aad Joel from Bennett Industries �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 3. 1993 precedented 4 percent to 6 percent after­ inflation return, investors reduced their equity assets to a low of 14.29 percent of household financial assets and moved into short-term CDs and Treasuries Today, we are back to the low inflation and FfINANCIAL FOCUS furnahed t» That year. 1983. ended with a 3.8 percent inflation rate, the lowest in more than 10 years, and it continued to decline The Dow passed the magic 1000 mark and was on its way to tripling. As interest rates fell, bond prices rose. Yet. even though inflation averaged only 3.7 percent during the next seven years (i983-l989). six-month CD rales remained high, averaging 8.38 percent. The public was not convinced inflation had ended and that interest rales would drop In the 1960s. when inflation averaged slightly more than 2.5 percent, threc-month U.S. Treasuries averaged 3.99 percent and CDs about 5.4 percent. Real ।-turns (interest minus inflation) at that time were returning about 1.5 percent to 3 percent. Historically, this was in sync with inflation, so the average investors kept between 30 percent and 35 per­ cent of financial assets in stocks and mutual funds During the ’70s and ’80s. when inflation rose and interest rates skyrocketed to an un­ (ATTEND SERVICES1, ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Part of the Anglican Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 9459224 Church Phone CaiholK. Church of the Diocese of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd.. Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gate Johnson. Vicar Phone 795-2370. Sunday 8 00 am and 10:30 a m. Ho>y Communion. 5.00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used al all services. 948-2330 Sunday Servlet*: 9 45 am - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. — Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. — Evening Praise Ttanday: 7:30 p.m. — Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Outdoor Activity ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and 11:15 a m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558. Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeson Hall, comer of Great and Jeffenon) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-3118 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a m . Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9.45 am. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transports lion provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 (Mi p.m. Wednesday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m Morning Wonhip Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children Dalton Area CHVBCH or GOO. Till DAV. Bmrfield. Michigan Services 10 a-m. each Saturday. Call 671-410U or Box 42. Bedford. Mich. 49020 CWAK CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brent Brash i m Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m._ Nashville Area ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sundgy Mass 9 30 a m HASTINGS FIRJT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. April II - 7:30 Easter Sunrise Service. 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services. Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services ova WBCH AM and FM 10:30 Coffee Hour m the Dining Room. Monday 7:30 Session Meeting Tuesday - 7:00 Deacon's meeting Wednesday 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Satur­ day - 8:00 Concern Group *1 at the home of Brian and Lynne Quads WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m. and 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month u.Mil fur ther notice. Call Mr Stepien Lewis al 945-5365 FIRST BA1T1ST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barren. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 1100 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 A wans Cubs; 7:00 p.m.. Teem in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lune 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6.30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY 'O» GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Michigan. James A. Campbell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m Classes for all ages. Mor­ ning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. Sunday Evening Service al 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quu (age* 2-7 or first grade). Kids Klub or Junior Bible Quu (gge, 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19) Aduh Bible Study - no age limits The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches, and these I ocal Businesses: Hastings savin«s a loan ASSOCIATION Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC. THE HASTINGS BAHHER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" 118 S Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan < To The Editor: The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Investment history repeats itself GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 Maybe new Airport Commission needed? - STOCKS — Mark 0. Chriatensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. History has a way of repeating itself in financial markets. By learning from the past, you may be able to enhance your financial future. In 1983. for example, the average investor saw linle likelihood of inflation ending. In the previous five years (1978-1982) the Con­ sumer Price Index, as measured by the Federal Reserve Board, averaged 9.5 percent, and six-month certificate of deposit (CD) yields averaged I2.28 percent. Al that time. Dr. Gary A. Shilling, a noted economist, presented some convincing evidence that inflation was ending — modera­ tion in government spending; deregulation; improved productivity; high real interest rates, which encouraged savings and discouraged speculation; declining oil prices; and more. Shilling listed more than 46 invest­ ment losers and 25 winners if inflation ended. High-quality stocks and bonds were among his big winners. Letters to the Editor, continued... Company Close AT&T 62 73’/. Ameritech 53 Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 45’/. 31’/. Clark Equipment 24 CMS Energy Coca Cola 41’/. Dow Chemical 58 Exxon 65’/. Family Dollar 18’/. Ford 53’/. General Motors 40’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15 Hastings Mfg. 28’/. IBM 52 JCPenney 47'/; Johnson & Johnson 44’/. Kmart 227. Kellogg Company 53’/. McDonald's 507. Sears 557. Southeast Mich. Gas 20’/. Spartan Motors 29’/; Upjohn 30’/. Gold $369.50 Silver $4.40 Dow Jones 3552.00 Volume 228,000,000 Change — + 1’/. + 17. + 17. —'/. + 17; + '/; + 17. + ’/. + ’/. + 1’/. + ’/. -7. -7. + 1’/. —7. + '/. —’/. -’/. + 7. + 17; —17. + 1'/. + ’/; —9.00 -.24 + 36 Since my place of employment is at the air­ port. I place myself in the category of an "observer for 17 years" as to the events that occur there. It’s hard to believe that the Airport Com­ mission allowed themselves to gel into the position they are now tn concerning "Skydive Hastings" and a federal court case. The following are my opinions and observations: • The "Insurance and Liability" issue is merely a smoke screen for the real problems at the airport. The commission members did not do their homework and look into the background of events that have taken place. • Something is wrong when one body of commissioners plus a lawyer spend months meeting, discussing, investigating and cominterest rates of the 1960s. Short-term income investments are unattractive, forcing investors to look elsewhere. Stocks and mutual funds as a percentage of household assets have recovered to about 20 percent from the lows of 14 percent in 1982, and that percentage could gradually increase lo the 30 percent to 35 percent levels of the 1960s. If this were to occur, about SI.5 trillion would move into stocks and mutual funds. This number is particularly impressive con­ sidering that the market value of all stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange is now approximately $3.7 trillion. Although financial history does repeat itself, no one can can accurately predict the future. The past should serve only as one ex­ ample of what may occur in the months and years to come. pleting piles of paper work and then comes to a decision that a business can be set up at the airport, with an investment of thousands of dollars, and then a new body of commis­ sioners can he appointed and in less than six months order the business closed. • Many businesses have considered com­ ing to the airport area. I recall two specifical­ ly. that then-Airport Commission Chairman Charles Murphy spent much time working with. All of a sudden they disappeared and went elsewhere. Individuals have wanted to build hangers, but were immediatelyy stopped. • From first hand discussions, the entire "Skydive Hastings" problem is one of a con­ flict of personalities and interest, and "we don’t want anyone conducting a business at the airport." • Besides Skydive Hastings bringing much business into the area, it has also become a spectator’s sport. Many people slop at the air­ port just to watch the parachutists. The Skydive Hastings business also has con­ tributed their time and talent to the community by putting on special jumps and demonstra­ tions. as they did for Hastings Summerfest. • Perhaps we need a change in the structure of the Airport Commission so it would include more members with a real interest in the ad­ vancement of the airport. I would guess that Skydive Hastings brings more activity to the airport than all other activities combined. On another note: Thank you to the Barry County Road Commission for keeping Solomon Road in condition for us traveler? who have to use it daily, during the Stale Road construction. Peg Bradford. Hastings Area OBITUARIES Hastings Area WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Ha­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Phor.- 945-9414 Sunday. June 6 SUMMER SCHEDULE 8:00 and 10:00 am Holy Commu­ nion. (no church School). Graduate Recognition Reception after second service Thursday. June 3 - 8:00 A A Saturday. June 5 10:00 Men' Group. 8:00 NA Tuesday. June 8 7:00 Stephen Supp Wednesday. June 9 7:00 Bldg Exp Comm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streas. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist'Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barner free building with elevator tu all floors. SUNDAYS Worship 9:30 a m includes "Summer Time Bible Time" with Bible Stories. crafts, games and mu*K for kids age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m. Monday thru Friday Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon Wednesdays Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Thursdays Narcotic* Anonymous 7:30 pm.. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m Saturdays: Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 a.m. Thursday. June 3 - Bazaar Workshop. 9:30 am.. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Friday . June 4 Visually Impaired Persons Pkhk Fish Hatchery Park. 11 00 am. Children's Choir Parly 5:30 p.m Sunday. June 6 ■ Special music by Children's Choir and Chancel Choir. Tuesday. June 8 - HiNooners Potluck and Program. 12:00 noon. Wednesday. June 9 Prayer Group. 11:30 a.m.. U.M. Women Luncheon/Program. 12 00 noon with Home Friends as special guests (child care available) Tues­ day. June 15 — U.M Men Dinner 6 Program 6 30 p.m. Thursday. June 17 - Bazaar Workshop 9:30 a.m Saturday. June 19 — Goodwill Class Potluck Program 6 00 pm. Friends Group inp lo Sandi Patti concert at Lowell Showboat Sun­ day. June 20 - Hayden Carruth Musk Service 9 30 a.m HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355 Saturday servKes are Worship Service al 9:25 a.m. and Sabbath School at 10.50 a.m. (for all ages) Prayer Meamg meets every Tuesday. 7 00-8 00 p m The community is invited Church Board will meet Tuesday. June 8 at 8 10 pm. following Prayer Meamg Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, provides g<»vl quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need Dona­ tion* of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours rvXed above QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Word, iblbi 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. Aller School Spec ul W ednesday 4pm p () Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser Bible Classes 10 j m Wor ship II am. Evening Services 6 p in Wednesday Bible Study 7 P m Norman Herron. Minister vkcs Phone 945 29 »M Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor rcspondcree Course Special video series "Docs G»kJ Exist’" on Wednesday eve 7pm "Children al Risk" video scries on Wednes day. March 24 and 31. 7 pm (repeal vlkrwingi Sunday . March 28 ________________ and April 4.6pm |________ Paul H. Geiger________ Hilda P. Andres Evening Youth Group. IONIA - Min Hilda P. Andres, 82, of Ionia, passed away Wednesday, May 26,1993, at the Ionia Manor. She was bora on October 14,1910, in Keene Township, the daughter of John and Celia (Jacoby) Andres. She graduated in 1928 from Sts. Peter and Pauls Academy. She graduated from Ionia County Normal and later received her B.A. Degree from Michigan Sure University. She taught in various rural schools in Ionia County and then moved to Freeport in 1948 and taught in Barry County, retiring in 1970. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul’a Catholic Church in Ionia. Surviving are: one brother, Ernest J. Andres of Ionia; one sister, Mrs. Roman (Loretta) S.owinski of Ionia; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral Maas wu held Saturday, May 29 at Sts. Peter and IWN Catholic Church in Ionia with Father George Darling as Presider. The organist wu Mrs. Mary Cusack. Burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Trust Fund of Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Cooks Funeral Home. loua. | John L "Dan “ Daniel | FLORIDA - John L. “Dan" Daniel, 89, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away May 12,1993 at his home in Florida. Mr. Daniel wu bora on July 12, 1903 in Cordova, Alabama, the son of James C. Daniel and LuTischie Price. He married Margaret “Hughes" Johnson of Delton on October 30, 1929. Mr. Daniel retired from Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1967. In 1970 he and Margaret moved to Sebastian, Florida. Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife, Margaret; two granddaughters, Shelley Johnson of Pisca­ taway, New Jersey, Lynn Hoffman of Ander­ son, California; two great-grandsons; one sister, Lois Stidham of Delton; nephew, Harold Daniel of Arley, Alabama, Joe Daniel of Hast­ ings. Rush Stidham of Freeport; niece, Betty Teesedale of Schoolcraft, Michigan. Preceding him in death were two step-sons Jack and Frederick Johnson, a twin brother, Linnet and two brothers, Paul and Price. |_______ Robert L. Heath_______ | BATTLE CREEK - Robert L. Heath, 37. of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 30, 1993 at his residence. Mr. Heath was born on August 15. 1955 in Tucson. Arizona, the son of Ben Heath Sr. and Margaret Ankenbauer. He was a Sergeant in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Mr. Heath was a self-employed sub­ contractor. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #326 in Battle Creek and a former member of the Hastings Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved his children very much. Mr. Heath is survived by daughters. Angela Heath of Lansing. Jamie Heath of Hastings and step-daughter. Amy Hyatt; sons, Tyson Heath, and Robbie Heath, both of Hastings; his parents, Ben Heath Sr., of Grand Ledge and Margaret Scantlen of Battle Creek; sisters, Terry Doud, Becky Brown, and Nora Atkinson all of Battle Creek; brothers, Ben Heath Jr. of Hastings. Ken Atkinson of Battle Creek and step-brothers and sisters; several nieces and nephews He made his home with Monessa Caldwell and her two sons, Joshua Caldwell and Dustin Augustine all of Battle Creek. Cremiuon has taken place. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Robert Heath Memorial Fund in c/o of his daughter Angela Heath. WOODLAND - Paul H. Geiger. 94. of Woodland, passed away Wednesday. May 26, 1993 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mr. Geiger was bom on October 14,1898 in Woodland, the son of Henry and Ruth (Smith) Geiger. He attended Lake Odessa Schools and married Vera Niethamer on December 22, 1921 in Woodland. She preceded him in death May 25, 1983. He served in the Army during World War L was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing for several years, was a Cement Contractor and a farmer in the Woodland area for many years. He was a member of the Woodland Method­ ist Church, Lake Odessa VFW Post 4461, and a charter member of the Lake Odessa American Legion. Mr. Geiger is survived by two sons, Roland and Dale both of Woodland; seven grandchil­ dren; seven great-grandchildren; two listers, •Beulah Slocum and Ardith Spencer both of Ionia. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and Eston and one sister, Cora. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 29, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Methodist Church or the VFW Scholarship Fund. |_______ Joseph G. Abels_______ | FREEPORT - Joseph G. Abels. 78. of 10896 92nd Street, Freeport, passed away Tuesday, June 1. 1993 at the Hospice Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom on July 14. 1914 in Remus Michigan, the son of John and Catherine (Roll­ man) Abels. He attended Remus and St. Michaels rural schools. He served in the United States Army During World War II. He was married to Lucille Helen Barnum on December 17, 1942 in Claremont, California. In 1945 they moved from California to Wyoming, Michigan where they lived tor 12 years before moving to their farm near Freeport in 1957. He farmed and worked at Kelvinator Corpo­ ration for a short time and then at General Motors in Grand Rapids for 30 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Hastings. Mr. Abels is survived by his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Betty Lucille Dockham of Wyoming; one grandson, Michael Dockham of Wyoming; one brother, Herman Abels of Remus; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a granddaugh­ ter, Laura Lee Dockham and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Bowne Center Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. John E. "Gene" Gilson HASTINGS - John E. “Gene” Gilson, 84, of 1511 North Jefferson Street, Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 29, 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Gilson was born on March 4, 1909 in Detroit, the son of John and Georgeia (Heath) Gilson. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there. He was married to Theresa A. Elwan on August 16, 1930. Mr. Gilson was employed as a projectionist in theaters and television for 48 years, retiring in 1974. He moved to Hastings in 1976. He was a member of Local #199 Detroit Motion Picture Machine Operators. Mr. Gilson is survived by his wife, Theresa and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 2 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Mr. David C. Wren officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. I____________ Irene Szekely________ | HASTINGS - Irene Szekely, 91, of Hast­ ings, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 1993 at Thornapple Manor. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. I____________ Jean Austin | VERMONTVILLE - Jean P. Austin, 67, of Vermontville, passed away May 27, 1993. Mrs. Austin was born in Lansing, the daughter of Howard and Lucille (Wickham) Hulbert She is survived by her husband, Charles; four sons, Jeffery (Bonnie), Patrick (Michaeline), Greg (Patricia) and Michael Austin; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Richard, Gary and Michael Hulbert; two sisters, Tanya Sunderlin and Kay Miller. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 2, at the Freemire Cemetery, 8145 Brown Road, Sunfield Township. Memorials may be made to the American Heart or the American Lung Associations. Arrangements were made by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. I___________ Barbara J. Kill________ | SUNFIELD - Barbara J. Kill, 68, of Sunfield, passed away Tuesday, May 25,1993 at Lansing General Hospital. Mrs. Kill was bom on October 16, 1924 in Ithaca, the daughter of Leo and Pearl Herron (Sanders). She was a member of the Lakewood Singles Club. Mrs. Kill was preceded in death by her husband Russell Kill in 1988 and a daughter, Sally Melton in 1979, also both of her parents and one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Kill is survived by four children, Carole (Al) Hawkins of Jackson, David (Janet) Rhoden of Charlotte, Kathy Debier of Hudson, Florida and Tim (Darlene) Kill of Sunfield; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Herron of New Port Richie, Florida; niece. Pearl Herron. Funeral services were held Friday, May 28, 1993 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield with the Reverend Harris Hoekwater of the Sunfield United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, in memory of Mrs. Kill. Burial was at Sunfield Cemetery. Serena E. Goodenough VERMONTVILLE - Serena E. Goode­ nough, 76, formerly of Vermontville, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 1993. Mrs. Goodenough was bom in Odessa Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Orvie and Clara (Steele) Dillenbeck. She owned and operated the Sweet and How Good Cake and Candy Shop in Vermontville until ill health caused her to give up her home and most loved hobby of making cakes and moved to her daughters Foster Care Home in Bellevue. She was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church, member and Past President of the Vermontville Women’s Club, a former 4-H leader, and was involved in ail community activities. Mrs. Goodenough is survived by three daughters, Gwenith (John) Lewis of Bellevue, Jackleen Hill of Lake George, Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters. Rose Barry of Hastings and Edna (Harry) Brooks of Lake Odessa; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard in 1982 and son, Louis in 1986. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 2 at the Pray Funeral Home. Burial in the Lake­ side Cemetery. Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund or the Vermontville United Methodist Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Page 7 Social News... Foster-Camling plan to wed Sept. 25 Decker-Miller exchange vows Lynette Marie Decker and Hubert Lee Miller JR. were married Nov. 7. 1992 at the United Methodist Church of Woodland with Pastor Carl Litchfield officiating. Parents of the bride are Michael and Pricilla Benner of Woodland. The groom’s parents are Herbert and Betty Miller of Woodland. Maid of honor was Tricia Kruger. Matron of honor was Amy Faui. Bridesmaids were Lisa Mossner. Tammy Ketchum and Staci Open house planned for Slocums' anniversary Edward and Juanita Slocum will celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house on June 13. Edward and the former Juanita Belson were married June 7. 1943 and have farmed all their married life on South Broadway in Hastings. Juanita has had a life long pleasure of being a politician and just retired from 30 years as Hastings Township clerk. Lifelong Hastings Townships residents, both Edward and Juanita have worked hard and had fun together over the years. They have been active members of the Democratic Party They now enjoy raising llamas, yaks and Scottish Highland cattle. The couple has one daughter and son-in­ law. Jack and Diana Phillips, and one son and daughter-in-law. David and Sharon Slocum, all of Hastings. Their grandchildren are Timothy and his wife, Kelli; Allen Slocum, Eric and his wife Jene e. and Rachel Phillips. There are two great• grandchildren: Sarah and Emily Phillips. The open house, hosted by the Slocums children, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at 532 W. Sager Rd.. Hastings. Friends and family are invited to share the occasion with them. They request no gifts please. Tinkeys to celebrate 50th anniversary Vows of marriage will be spoken on Sept 25. 1993. by Patrick Camling and Heather Foster. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Brean and Gail Foster of Grand Rapids. She graduated from Rogers High School the future groom is the son of John and Pat Camling of Wayland He is a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. They are presently employed by Stcelcasc Inc. Steven J Brooks and Brenda K. (Denslaw) Sonego would like to announce their engagement The bndc-clect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Denslaw of Orlando. Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. David Main of Hastings. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and is now attending Davenport College. The groom-elect is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brooks of Otsego The groom-elect is a graduate of Otsego High School and ITT Technical Institute He is currently employed at Anwood in Lowell The prospective bnde and groom will be married Sept. 25. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call .948-8051 Mr. and Mrs. Jurden Moore of Freeport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Michelle, to John Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Roth of Lake Odessa. Michelle is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School. John is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School and is currently employed at State Plating and Finishing in Grand Rapids They are planning a June 12 wedding at Lakewood Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Kruger. Best man was Daniel Smith. Groomsmen were Jeff Russell. Jeff Ketchum. Ed Kruger and Joe Kruger Ushers were Jay Jackson. Ken Kruger and Rick Decker. A reception was hr’.d at the Lake Odessa Community Center Masters of ceremony were Lewis and Kim Hillard. Special guests were Les and Arlene Forman of Woodland and Sam and Judy Decker of Ocala, Fla. The couple took a honeymoon in Branson, Mo., and now live in Woodland. Central Elementary enjoys Hastings High's jazz band A break in the routine, lets the Central Elementary kids relax and tap their toes to the beat of jazz music provided by the Hastings High School jazz band. It not only provides entertainment for the youngsters, it also gives the musicians a chance to practice their craft. Mueller-Myers to be wed June 26 June 26 is the date that Keri Mueller and Ken Myers Jr. have chosen for their wedding. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Art Mueller of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Myers Sr. of Grand Rapids. Keri is the kindergarten teacher at Butter­ worth Child Care Center. Ken recently has completed a two-year commitment with Youth With A Mission, serving in Louisiana, Fiji and Hawaii. Reva Schantz of Nashville is being honored with a distinguished service award for her many years of work as treasurer of Barry County Association of Retired School Person­ nel and for her community volunteer activities. BCARSP. formerly Barry County Retired Teachers, is making the award "mindful of the steadfastness and integrity with which she has served the people of Barry County. Her ability to organize and plan ahead has been responsible many times for the success of any project she is working on." according to the organization. Schantz graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. and from Barry County Nor­ mal in 1929. She taught in rural schools from 1924 to 1946. except for two years in the 1930s when her two sons were bom. She taught at Nashville W.K. Kellogg elementary school from 1947 to 1965. and in elementary special education in Maple Valley schools from 1965 to 1974. for a total of 43 years. Her roots in her Castleton Township farm home were transplanted to the Maple Grove Township farm home she shared with her farmer husband. William Schantz, at one time Maple Grove Township Supervisor and Barry County Commissioner, who died in 1985. She still lives there, continuing her service to her community through her work as historian for Barry County Association of School Person­ nel and as secretary for the Maple Leaf Grange and the Pomona Grange. BCARSP officials said. "In an era that has seen the demise of many Granges throughout Michigan and the farm states it is fair to say that largely because of the work of Reva and her family, the Maple Leaf Grange still thrives and serves many of the needs of farmers locally and in other parts of the coun­ try through their service projects." For many years she was a Boa*d member of Putnam Library in Nashville, and has par­ ticipated in Red Cross drives in Maple Grove Township. • NOTICE • Carlton Township Advertise Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1993-94 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration at public hearing. The proposed budget is avail­ able for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml on Friday, June 4, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The public hear­ ing will be held Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a special Township Board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1993-94 fiscal budget. Phone 945-5990 Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk in The Hostings BANNER Call 948-8051 Our Advcrti-sing specialists will be available lo assist you with your message. Reva Schantz receives award for distinguished service Brooks-Sonego plan to be wed Eugene and Lurabelle (Smith) Tinkey of Hastings, formerly Potterville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 12. They were married in Potterville. There will be an open house al the American Legion Hall on Lawrence Avenue in Charlotte Saturday. June 19. from I to 4 p.m.. hosted by their sons and families. Roger and Merrie. James and Janet and Dwayne, eight grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren. No gifts, please. Moore-Roth to wed June 12 i 7 POINT ■TUNE-UP I For Only For All Your Insurance Needs $1 A88 Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile I Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. Il " IljSwYnt ’ I 4) tnapad totortc hendtoQ medwnbm | ■iKMWnng . Band director for the Hastings Schools, Joe LaJoye thanks the kids of Central Elementary for being such a great audience during the appearance of the high school jazz band. Marriage licenses announced Richard Alan Jenkins. Middleville and Brenda Sue Doughern. Middleville. Alford Eugene Kemp Jr . Haslings and Gem Dawn Allerding. Haslings Todd Alan Bower. Hasrmgs and Barbara Marie Shullz. Haslings Thomas N. Blake. Hastings and Frances Elaine Hausc. Hastings Steven Michael Smith. Bellevue and Lindas Marie Reid. Bellevue Ken Allen Hunter. Freeport and Traces Lynn Northrup. Freeport Jason Lee Eldred. Hasting, and Tricia ay Wright. Hastings Scon Anthony Sullivan. Baroda. Mi and Kristin Kay Macomber. Hickory Comers. John Waller Lee Jr . Shelbyville and Margaret Ann Lee. Shelbyville Bryon Scon Terpenmg. Battle Creek and Priscilla Jeanette Furlong. Nashville | rjDeatwwtahbrtchsndfcig । mechanism I | » । WITH THIS AD ■ A FAMILY SEWING CENTER OLIN G. BUNDY 128 W. Mill Stmt, Hastings (616) 945-9568 Representing I i TRUE VALUE ■ I FABRIC * CRAFTS • • Hastings Mutual Insurance Company ■ 129 E. Suu St. ■ Hauln^ .J 945-2003 |! I-------------- Wert only silent until you need us RN INSTRUCTOR ...for Nursing Assistant Training Program Needed for 138 bed skilled care facility. Classes run 10 days, Monday thru Friday for approximately 10 students. (6-7 classes per year). Flexibility and scheduling. Available with optional additional hours available in patient care areas if desired. RN with a minimum of 2 years long term care ex­ perience required. ‘Train the Trainer' course preferred. Send resume to: Sue Lemon rn/don Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 _______________ EOE �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 3. 1993 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE State •« Michigan Prebate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 93-21157-51 EMote ol HELEN L. FURNISS Deceased Social Security No 138 22 1318 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On July 1 1993 al 9 30 a m in the probate courtroom Hastings. Michigan before Hon. Richard J. Hudson Judge of Probote a hear mg will be held on the petition of David B Long re questing that David 8. Long be appointed personal representative of the estate of Helen L Furniss deceased who lived al 240 E. North Street Hastings. Michigan and who died May 23 1993 and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated December 7 1989 be admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or lo both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 28 1993 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 DAVID 8. LONG By Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 2505 Woodbine Rood Portage Ml 49002 (6'3) Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor tgoge mode by Frank Joseph Rich and Marprie Moore Rich husband and wife, mortgagors to State Bank ol Caledonia a Michigan bonking cor porotion mortgagee dated November 8. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Borry County on December 3 1991. in Liber 528 Page 133 Because of said default the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal interest at the rate of 12% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $12. 453.92 No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses including attorneys fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale ol the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest bidder at the North door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan on June 10, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in the Township of Baltimore. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, and are described as follows: The Northwest 1 /4 of the Southeast I 4 of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 11. Town 2 North. Range 8 West EXCEPT . A parcel of land described as com­ mencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest 1.4 of the Southeast I 4 of said Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11, thence East 398.5 feet thence south 326.3 feet, thence West 398.5 feet, thence 326.3 feet to the place of beginning. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one year from the date of sale. Dated April 29 1993 By: STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT t JONES Attorney! for Mortgogee By: Mork A. Kehoe Suite 700. 200 Ottawa NW Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (*-3) (616) 459-3200 r. ’ F.1. ’ School Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area school District THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 14, 1993 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: Hastings Middle school west Gym and Pleasantvlew Elementary school Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: COLIN CRUTTENDEN (Four Year Term) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: I. PROPOSITION TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the authorized rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be ap­ proved for levy in 1993 without regard to reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Con­ stitution of 1963? The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. Dated: June 1, 1993 Patricia L. Endslay Secretary, Board of Education Ann Landers Donor is a hero Dear Ann Landers: I recently read that very moving letter from “Still Grieving.” whose 10-year-old son died from a brain tumor. Because that child's parents gave per­ mission to take any organs that might be useful for transplantation, six fortunate people were given anotner chance at life. "Still Grieving" added wistfully. "It would mean so much to us if we could hear from the reci­ pients and know how they are doing." Three years ago. my husband. "Ralph." d^nsicu a Kidney to his brother. “Allen." This decision was made in haste, under a great deal of pressure from other family members. I would not want to discourage anyone who feels strongly about denating a kidney from doing so. but you should be aware that the surgery involved in this procedure is much more extensive for the donor than it is for the recipient. Ralph gave Allen the opportunity to have many additional years of health and nor­ mal living, and he went through a great deal of pain to do so. 1 was truly frightened for Ralph as they wheeled him into the operating room. I felt somewhat comforted knowing hov many peo­ ple were praying for him. but 1 was still anx­ ious. Many of our friends were filled with ad­ miration for this act of generosity and con­ sidered it a great sacrifice. I. personally, thought it was a decision of heroic proportions. Ralph has yet to hear a word of appreciation from Allen. I know it is difficult for some people to verbalize gratitude, and perhaps one’s life is too overwhelming a thing to thank a person for. but 1 still find it incredible. This has altered their relationship, needless to say. Although my husband says he would Tri-County Electric fund helps Barry County couple The Tri-County Electric People Fund of Portland has made a grant of more than $1,500 to help a Barry County couple. Six grants recently have been made, totaling $11,000.33. including two Challenge Grants that direct the recipients to seek additional community funding. People Fund grants are made possible through Operation Round UP, in which member-customers of Tri-County Cooperative contribute by rounding up their monthly electric power bills to the next dollar amount. Operation Round Up began in January 1993. following the formation of a separate, volunteer board of directors for the Tri-County Electric People Fund in late 1992. With these recent grants, the People Fund has returned nearly $20,000 to area com­ munities and families since the first grants were made in March, says Bob Matheny, general manager of the utility. The local grant of $1,600.33 was for hous­ ing expenses for a disabled Barry County cou­ ple who would have lost their home because of their limited funds must be used for prescriptions and and medical care, as well as food, utilities, and other necessities. "These kinds of projects are what the Peo­ ple Fund is all about." says Rich Palermo of Grand Ledge, a member-customer of Tri­ County Electric Cooperative and chairperson of the People Fund board. “All of us on the People Fund board are proud to be part of something like this that can make a differen­ cein peoples' lives." Applications for People Fund grants are available to community organizations and in­ dividuals by writing to the Fund at P.O. Box 503. Portland. Mich. 48875. New! Kellogg Community College Fall Semester Day Classes! at the Barry County Center, 535 W. Woodlawn Section Code Course Title Course Intro to Business BUAD 101 04 3 T-Th 1:45-3:15 p.m. Writing Improvement ENGL 120 31 3 T-Th 8:30-10:00 a.m. Freshman Comp. ENGL 151 24 3 T-Th 10:15-11:45 a.m. Beginning Algebra MATH 101 07 4 T-Th 3:30-5:20 p.m. Intro to Sociology SOCI 201 11 3 T-Th 12:00-1:30 p.m. Credit Hours Pay Time Counseling services will be available from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Barry County Center the following dates: June 9 July 21 June 23 August 4 July 7 August 18 For further information, call the Barry County Center 948-9500 do it all over again, he has never felt the same about his brother. Thank you for the opportunity to get this off my chest. -Longtime Reader in Missouri Dear Reader: The explanation for Allen’s silence can be found in your letter. The magnitude of the gift of life is so enormous that to verbalize appreciation would be ex­ traordinarily difficult. Then. too. some people simply cannot express deep personal feelings. Whether or not Allen ever brings up this subject. Ralph should feel very good about his act of generosity and know that others, in ad­ dition to you. view him as a hero. (Count me among them.) Too young for love? Ann Landers: 1 am not calling you "Dear Ann Landers.’’ because I am mad at you. A while back, you told a 13-year-old girl that she could not possibly be in love because she was too young. Well. 1 will be 13 in four mon­ ths. and I have been in love twice already. The first time was when I was 11 and “Joey” pushed me out of the swing on the playground. 1 cut my lip. and he gave me his handkerchief to stop the bleeding. His mother made him write me an apology, and I fell in love with him. My second love happened last year. “Ben" sat next to me in the school orchestra, and he had the longest eyelashes 1 had ever seen. Whenever 1 lost my place, he would find it for me. I am in love again, this time with my English teacher. He is my father’s age. but I’m sure he will wait for me. So don’t make statements when you don't know what you arc talking about. -Smart for My Age in Seattle Dear Seattle: Hang on to this column and write to me in about five years when YOU know what you are talking about. Picking up a snake Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about my brother. “Rob." who is 31. a terrific guy. a successful professional, extremely personable and smart, except when it comes to women. Rob went with “Linda" for two years. She was a leggy blonde who. to use a phrase from your column, “has oatmeal where her brains belong.*’ She also has the morals of an alley cat. He gave her a big engagement ring, and the wedding was planned for Christmas. 1 was not happy about this turn of events. because Linda's reputation for sleeping around was well-known. 1 fell 1 should tell Rob what I had heard, and I did. He said he had heard “a few things." too. but Linda swore she would be faithful, and he trusted her. Well. Ann. Rob caught her twice (in her own apartment), but she conned him into forgiving her The first time, he asked for the ring back and got it. Within a few days, they reconciled. Two weeks later, he caught her again (with the security officer of her building). Again, the engagement was off. 1 was greatly relieved. Today. Rob phoned to say Linda swore with hand on a Bible that she will be 100 per­ cent true to him from now on. He forgave her. and they plan to marry next month 1 am heartsick. Several years ago. Ann. you printed a parable about a little girl who picked up a snake on the way to visit her grandmother. Will you please run it again’ That column could save my brother from ruining his life. Thank you. -MtaX Dear Miss X: Here's the column. I hope it helps. A young girl was trudging along a mountain path, trying to reach her grandmother’s house. It was bitter cold, and the wind cut like a knife. When she was within sight of her destination, she heard a rustle at her feet. Looking down she saw a snake. Before she could move, the snake spoke to her. He said. "1 am about to die. It is too cold for me up here, and I am freezing. There is no food in these mountains, and I am starving. Please put me under your coal, and take me with you. "No," replied the girl. "I know your kind. You are a rattlesnake. If I pick you up. you will bite me. and your bite is poisonous." “No. no." said the snake. “If you help me. you will be my best friend. I will treat you differently." The little girl sat down on a rock for a mo­ ment to rest and think things over. She looked at the beautiful markings on the snake and had to admit that it was the most beautiful snake she had ever seen. Suddenly, she said. "I believe you. I will save you. All living things deserve to be treated with kindness.'' The little girl reached over, put the snake gently under her coat and proceeded toward her grandmother's house. Within a moment, she felt a sharp pain in her side. The snake had bitten her. “How could you do this to me?" she cried. "You promised that you would not bite me. and 1 trusted you!” "You knew what I was when you picked me up." hissed the snake as he slithered away. Drugs are everywhere. They 're easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers’ booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 606H-0562 (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate. Inc. QjLalre Odessa News: The Community Garage Sale, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Com­ merce. is to be on Saturday. June. 5. There will be a sales aplenty downtown and on residential streets. There will be food available, too. On Tuesday evening. June 8. the Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. on a postponed date due to conflict the previous week with graduation. The summer edition of the library newsletter will be in the mail this week. The summer reading program for children began Tuesday, June 1. The Terrific Tuesday program begins June 15 and will run for five weeks from 10 to 11:30 each Tuesday morning. The noon luncheon meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Commerce will be held at Bob’s Restaurant next week Thursday. June 10. The chamber has its new colorful brochure in circulation with pictures showing positive aspects of the village and a street map. The inner pages have a listing of all the chamber members and a map of the lake, in­ cluding depth measurements. The 1-96 bridge at Jordan Lake Road is closed for repairs and rebuilding. The detour goes three miles east to the next bridge. That is no problem when going north, but if one forgets on the homeward way from Grand Rapids or Ionia and takes the usual route, one gets lo chalk up some extra mileage to get home. The bridge is scheduled to reopen June 18. A benefit dinner is scheduled for Monday. June 7, at Lakewood United Methodist Church to give some financial help to iocal police office Tim Backlund whose insu.ance does not cover his medical costs. The annual maintenance day for Swift’s Place is set for Sunday. June 6. Many workers who helped with the building gladly return to do some sprucing in the area next to the fabulous playground and to reseal the wood. Aimeda Lance of Lake Odessa is listing as a surviving sister of Beatrice Lance, age 68, of Potterville, who died May 23. Fred Dahl has added attractive blue shutters to his house and has matching planter boxes for his porch. Jackson Road has more new housing. Besides the Schipper and Wells houses on the west side, there is excavation for another basement south of the Wells and a mobile home north of the Schippers. In Carlton Township there is a new house on Barber Road about I *6 miles north of M-43. On Usbome Road there are three new drives to the west. This may be a forerunner of new housing on the Coldwater River. Road construction crews are at work on M-66. putting in curbing at all the crossroads as was done on M-43 on Carlton Center Road last year. The Sebewa Center Association's annual meeting was held Monday night at the Sebewa Center United Methodist Church with a potluck meal, followed by the annual business meeting. Laverne Carr was re-elected as a trustee. The former Janet Gierman was elected president to replace Wilbur Gierman. Doubtless, those who came the farthest to attend were Zack and Eleanor York of Kalamazoo. He is a retired professor of drama al Western Michigan University. The program was presented by Mike Smith of rural Portland, who showed slides from his canoe trip of more than 3,000 miles on the reverse route of the Lewis and Clark expedi­ tion from Montana to St. Louis, but then he canoed up the Illinois River, then from Chicago to Grand Haven on Lake Michigan, then up the Grand River to Lyons. His observations of the flora and fauna were informative. He collected lots of history stories on his trip. He was overwhelmed by the hospitality and generosity of people he met along the way, both fellow canoeists and riverside residents. He had much help on por­ tages from army engineers who manned the big dams. The association will have its annual ice cream social July 17. Memorial Day services were held at Lakeside Cemetery Monday under the auspices of the V.F.W. Post No. 4461. Dale Geiger, commander, presided. The Lakewood High School band made its third appearance of the morning and played the “Star Spangled Banner." "America the Beautiful" and "Amazing Grace." The Rev. Emmett Kadwell gave the invocation, the scripture and the message on the importance of remembering. The post’s color guard and firing squad contributed to the morning’s ceremony. Wreaths were laid at the Civil War monument. All servicemen were invited to step forward at the close of the service. Taps concluded the service. A 1947 Lake Odessa Wave has come to the surface. In its "25 Years Ago" column, the statement is given that the new school to be built to replace the one lost by fire in the December 1921 is to be 164x96 feet and will cost $100,000. Another item from the May 1922 news is that Ermal Garlinger was starting to build a modem house on North Fourth Avenue. This would be the first new house in tow n in six or seven years. Also in the 1922 news, it was announced that the state and county highway commis­ sions had located M-39 through the village on Jordan Lake Avenue and Tupper Lake Street with part of it paved. About 100 people had appealed lhat decision hoping to have the route changed to the south route on the lake road. Also in 1922. Cecil and Marjorie Hershiser had drive a new Overland sedan from Detroit to Lake Odessa for Dr. Perry Hines, a dentist. The Hershisers were instructors at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing. Cecil had been named a dealer for WillisOverland cars. Weddings reported in the April 17. 1947. Wave included those of Beulah Geiger Durkee to Harvey Slocum of Chicago. Glenna Darby to Bruce Stuart, and Mrs. Luna Pickens to George VanTifflin. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Page 9 _______ _______________________________ ( FROM TIME TO TIME OUR COMIC SECTION Summer of 1927 in Woodland, Revisited Our Pet Peeve D.C. Stephenson, former ruler of the In­ diana Ku Klux Klan and now a life convict, told authorities his story of alleged corruption in Hoosier politics, and the people of the state are awaiting a grand explosion, the paper said Page three had two comic strips and a third of three columns was filled with jokes. 1 did not find any of them funn> enough to repeat One example of what must have been con­ sidered funnv in 1927 •• is: “I want my people ti .oil up their sleeve* ." declared Mr Big Business. "That new stenographer ought to suit." "How so?" "She has no sleeves." Perhaps this had some relevance to what was then current fashions. One column was headed. "The Kitchen Cabinet" and was copyrighted by the Western Newspaper Union. Most of the column was given over to serving curried dishes. One sug­ gestion not related to curry said this is a gixxl emergency dessert: Fill greased muffin pans half full of a soft biscuit dough and make a hollow in the centre of each and fill with a lit­ tle marmalade or jam. Bake in a quick oven and serve with a hot lemon or mint sauce. 1 think I would rather skip dessert. The fifth column had two more jokes i*nd ads. On page four. Kim Sigler. Attorney at Law. had a tiny classified ad that included his Hastings phone number and address. It said he was the successor to Thomas Sullivan. Also on this page was an article about Marion Davies peeling tulip bulbs instead of onions in the new Cosmopolitan production of "The Red Mill” so that she would not cry while they were filming the movie. She por­ trayed a little Dutch heroine who was told to peel and cook a pot of onions and the tulip bulbs were substituted so that she wouldn't ruin the scene with tears. This movie was be­ ing shown at the Star Theater in Nashville that week. The movie ad on page 6 said the theater was cool and that a Buster Brown Comedy and Pathe News would also be shown. Admission was 10 to 30 cents There was a boxed ad for a new serial' The Recluse of Fifth Avenue.' which would start in the Woodland News the next week. Several advertisements for local businesses helped fill ibe page A small filler-type item stated that Gaspar de Sala, who worked about 1560. was the first known to have produced a violin. And oddly enough on page 5 I found the obituary of my husband's younger brother. Wilbur Patnck Lucas, who was bom at Opelousas. La.. Sept. 15. 1919 and died at the home of his uncle. Ephram Lucas, in Woodland Township July 5. 1927. aged 7 years. 9 months. 2 days. It continued: "Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas, with their three children left Opelousas. La.. June 23 by auto for a visit with relatives in Michigan, expecting to go as far north as the Soo, camping, fishing and seeing the beauties of Michigan. "After spending two days with a brother in Coldwater, they came to Woodland to visit another brother and a sister. (Arwilda Makiey). where on Sunday night little Pat. as he was called, first complained of feeling ill. "In spile of all that medical aid and loving hands could do for him. he continued to grow worse until last Friday morning, when he fell asleep, safe in the arms of Jesus, safe on that shining shore, safe where his world's tempta­ tions never will trouble him again. "Pat was such a good natured lovable little fellow that he endeared himself to all who knew him; always a smile on his face and a laugh in his eyes, which helped to make him a favorite among his playmates, as well as all older people who knew him. "He leaves to mourn their loss, his father, his mother, a brother and sister, besides many other relatives and friends who loved him. "We loved him. yes we loved him. But angles loved him more. And they have gently called him. To yonder shining shore. The BEGINNING TUESDAY, JULY 19th Of coo rar Free Movies! on Main Street Sot™. It IM. IWrW, ■ .. .uspices of Local Business Men. Bwl on loamlnc thrvagh tMa Michigan CINEMA Service Operating for the First time in Woodland. RR1NG YOUR FAMILY AND COME EARLY! Rogers Store HEADQUARTERS FOR FLY TOX Flics are Die scourge of humanity. They have caused more deaths than ware. Flies have been source of endless number of painful sickness. Noth­ ing more repulsive, more foul than the Fly. To get rid of them use Fly-Tox. Is sure death to Flies, Ants, Fleas, Roaches, Miles, Lice and other insects. And perfectly harmless to everything else. We have Fly-Tox in all sizes, also Spray Guns. SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY 1 pound May Day Coffee 2 bottles Certo . 72c 46c 10c 59c 3 boxes Rex Soap Powder 6 bars Laundry Soap 2 packages Flakes, large size, 2 packages Shredded Wheal 25c 25c 25c 25c WE PAY MARKET PRICE for CREAM and ECGS, ALWAYS. D. ROGERS The Pure Food Store A sample of advertisements that appeared in the 1927 Woodland News. oH.eov.' PERkS AL0N6 LIRE. . fUWS sweer MILLION DOLLARS she sure by Catherine Lucas A recent "Time to Time” article told about the history of Woodland newspapers. how I acquired an old July 14. 1927 Woodland News and what was on the front page. Today we will look over the rest of the paper that originated in 1889 and was publish­ ed and edited by Charles F. Grozmger in 1927. Two of the five columns on page 2 were short articles under one general heading "Slate News." These articles included a notice that between 700 and 800 members of the Michigan State Farm Bureau would meet at Michigan State College for the state-wide rally July 18. The remaining 27 short articles mostly were of a depressing nature. They came from Lans­ ing. Bay City. North Branch. Detroit. Ann Arbor. Port Huron. Chesaning. Grayling. Houghton. Kalamazoo and Owosso, among several other places. They included articles about fires, persons setting themselves on fire because of depression, dynamiting, a workman being buried in a sand slide, a man being killed by a flying railroad tie. young girls being attacked and stabbed and a couple in a lighter vein. One story said. “Grand Haven — Frances Carpenter and Imogene Riley, of Grand Rapids, roller skated to Grand Haven, a distance of 36 miles, in II hours and 30 minutes. They wore out for sets of rollers. ” Another said "Port Huron — Driving 700 miles in 22 hours and 45 minutes on a motor­ cycle was the way Philip Wells Browning, employed in a local theater, ended his vaca­ tion recently. The young man came back to Port Huron from Washington on a motorcy­ cle. He asserts that during his vacation, he rode 4.500 miles on the motorcycle.” There also was an item: "Port Huron — John Lyle Harrington. New York consulting engineer, has been conferring with Major John J. Bell and members of the City Com­ mission and with Mayor James F. Newton of Sarnia, and W.E. Harris, manager of the Sar­ nia Chamber of Commerce, relative to the construction of an international bridge bet ween Port Huron and Sarnia. " This item was of particular interest to me because when visiting my son and daughter­ in-law in Hamilton. Ontario. 1 have crossed this bridge, which is steeply angled at each end and has a 9O-degree turn in the middle, and it is to me one of the more hideous bridges in my many years of bridge hating. I had assumed it was built sometime in the dark ages by two trolls and several idiots. The remainder of the page was under one headline: "News Review of Current Events." with a sub-head •‘United Slates and Japan op­ pose British cruiser demands. " The first item in this section was about Geneva Naval Limitation Conference, in which Britian was denied permission to build a minimum of 600.000 tons of cruisers, most of them less than 7.500 tons. In light of later history, it is not surprising that the greatest opposition to the British proposals to expand their navy and merchant marine came from the Japanese. Another item was about President Calvin Coolidge's 55th birthday being celebrated Ju­ ly 4. It said he had a lot of fun. A group of Boy Scouts from Custer game him a bay mare and a complete cowboy outfit. All of these celebrations took place at the summer White Hocsc. which it seems was in the Midwest somewhere, as a rodeo was mentioned and a Tn-State Roundup, but nowhere in the article did it say where the summer White House THE WOODLAND NEWS. pearly gates stood open. A gentle voice said. Come, and with farewells unspoken, he calm­ ly entered home. Following the obituary was a card of thanks: "We wish to express our thanks to those who have shown their kindly interest and sympathy for us in any way during our great sorrow. We are especially grateful to Rev. Seipp for his comforting words and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hershberger for the beautiful singing, also Mrs. Walter Hershberger and Mrs. Jordan for services rendered Any bills we have overlooked, please notify us at once." — Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas and children. An entire column and pan of another was headed "Local and Personal Items.” The first local or personal item said "Wheat cutting is on.” After that the column continued. "Pay your village taxes this month. " And the next line said. “See the free movie Tuesday even." Selected from the items that followed were: • "Miss Lois Faul accompanied by her friend, was home Sunday." • "Forest Roberts of N. Woodland is help­ ing out at the Niethamcr garage” • "G. W. Spindler was the guest of friends at Crooked Lake the first of this week." • “Mr. and Mrs. George Faul visited lheir son Charles and wife in Hastings Sunday." • "Miss Vivian Jordan is spending a few weeks of her vacation with her 'daddy' in Grand Rapids." • "Mr. and Mrs. Will Trumbo were in Detroit over Sunday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Snyder. " • "The dale for the Galloway-Euper school reunion is Wednesday. July 27. Full program next week.” • "Several from town look to the big show at Lansing Tuesday and others went to Battle Creek Wednesday to see the elephant.” • "Reisinger and Hynes have furnished the following with new harvesters this week: Owen Smith. Merle Duncan and Frank Oversmith." • "Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas of Loui­ siana are spending a week at their farm a mile north, the former John M. Reiser farm. They plan, after a few more years, they will return and make lhat their future home." • "Many farmers are asking where did so much fine alsyke in the hay fields come from? Many had parts of the fields covered thick as a mat with his fine clover, but no one has sown any that they know of. More good clover hay has been put up this year than for any a season past." • "We feel that the Hastings Banner was misinformed in their article on the Board of Supervisors having raised the real estate of the county up a clean $3,000,000 for the purpose of equalization. A cut of $3,000,000 from the assessed valuation, under the present condi­ tions and circumstances would be more just and correct in our opinion." • "The pea vinery did a big stroke of business here and at the Coats Grove station on Tuesday of last week. At the two places the gangs hulled out 53.000 pounds in ten hours. The vines are much freer from weeds, as this has been a very favorable season, and then farmers are preparing their ground better so the weeds can't get such a big start, as was the case in other years." • "The last few weeks have furnished a good chance to notice the benents (sic) of chloride sodium on the streets. Had it not been for the liberal applications on our four main roads, we sure would have had a dusty time." We will have to make a third trip back to 1927 to finish the remaining three pages of this interesting old Woodland News. Watch for it in a few weeks. HOW TO W W>UT5 TKE . Mint y no you ■WlASTTlMt iMiHfeair TWHV PlD 1 tWR STOP KILL JOY A comic strip that appeared In the 1927 Woodland News had a different sort of sense of humor. Pleasantview kids perform ‘Chicken Soup with Rice1 An adaptation of the book 'Chicken Soup with Rice' was the play performed recently by Jennifer Jenkins' second-grade class al Pleasantview Elementary. The production, which was for family and friends, explained that chicken soup with rice is good no matter what month of the year it is. In June, when the roses droop, sprinkle them with chicken soup. That's what Ryan Smith and Heath Augustine show here. Casey Cady and Brandon Ledbetter show that in July, in the water deep, you might find a turtle selling chicken soup with rice. Country Showdown coming to Hastings WBCH. 100.1 FM. has again been named the official Country Showdown radio station for the area. Country Showdown is the largest music talent contest in the world. Last year more than 100.000 country music performers entered nationwide. Any country performer or group can enter. Entry forms are now available at True Value. Ill East Slate Street. Hastings. All con­ testants must register before 5 p.m. Wednes­ day. June 30. The band Phoenix will again be provided by WBCH for solo acts. Sheet music or chord charts must be provided by June 30th for the back-up band. WBCH will hold a preliminary contest on Saturday. July 24 at 4 p.m. at the Barry Coun­ ty Fair grandstand, prior to Da Yoopoers show. The local True Value/Coca Cola Country Showdown finals will be held at Haslings Summerfest on Friday. Aug. 27. at 10 a.m. on the Summerfest stage at Fish Hatchery Park. The winner will receive $150 and will go on to compete in the state finals on September 12 at the Saginaw Couniy Fair. The state winner collects $1,000 and goes on to one of the six regional competitions. The final step occurs when the regional winner receives an all-expense paid trip to Brandson. Missouri, to perform at the Grand Palace on the nationally televised finals with Kenny Rogers. A grand prize of $50,000 and a recor­ ding contract is awarded to the w inner Planning a Garage Sale? Advertise it in The Banner Classifieds. Call 948-8051 Vi If you are host to goblins and ghosts on Halloween, you could serve them chicken soup with rice, sav Amber Thomas and Heather Campbell. 1 'gi In September, if you ride a crocodile, as depicted by Jessica Osborn and Scott Mead, you can still enjoy chicken soup with rice. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 3, 1993 Gongratdatioris Grads Steve Skinner John Bell, Jr. Amber Whitney "Patricia Hutauruk Tiffany Lancaster Derek Freridge Julie Dukes Julie Worth Kellie Keller Andrew Foy Joseph Vann > '■■r Trevor Watson Paul Buchanan Dan Walden Tamara Sutton Pamela Emawllor Holly Bryan Brian Willson Use Storms Charios Cook Brandon Prior Matt Brown Patrick Williams Kelsey Cruttenden ‘Tamm! Snore Kristen McCall Desna Gerber Michelle Bochler Adam Miles Daniel Goodman G*ry Bowman. II Aubrey Mason. Ill •Jennifer Parker Michael Cook Jefferson Haywood Nathan Robbe Marc Bergstrom Heather Feldhusen Robert Frey These pages proudly sponsored by the following area businesses: GAVIN Brian’s Tire & Service Tom’s Market 1690 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac 938 Middleville Rd.. Middleville 235 S. Jefferson St. Hastings 241 E. State Rd. Hastings Phone 945-9526 Phone 795-3318 Phone 945-9549 Phone 945-5372 Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers Girrbach Funeral Home Miller’s Carpet & Furniture Hastings Savings & Loan 133 E. State St.. Hastings 328 S. Broadway Hastings 107 E. Woodlawn Hastings 201 East State Street Hastings Phone 945-3967 Phone 945-9105 Phone 945-3252 Phone 945-2091 Phone 945-9561 Bosley Pharmacy Hastings Chrysler Plymouth • Dodge Brown’s Custom Interiors Thomapple Valley Equipment Inc. White’s Photography 131 W. State St. Hastings South Jefferson St. Hastings Phone 945-3429 1455 W. State St.. Hastings Phone 945-9383 Music Center Arby’s TV & VCR Sales & Senrice 130 W. State St.. Hastings 911 W. State St. Hastings Phone 945-4284 Phone 948-9210 Hodges Jewelry 122 W. State Street Hastings Phone 945-2963 221 N. Industrial Pk. Dr. Hastings Phone 945-2479 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 19S3 — Page 11 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL m CLASS of 1993 -May AH Your Dreams Become a Reality! BBBVVBBBBB Marvin Tobias Marvin Cochran, II David Solmes Chad Thurber Matthew Pyle Josh Stanton Rachel Mepham Alison Gorgon Daniel Styf Joseph Wsstra Heather Daniels Angle Greenfield Jeaaa Lyons Anne Endsley Marc NHz "Anthony Snow * Jason Goto Ryan Madden Jeffrey Furrow Daniel Roberts Tamara Bridgman Mario Ackley BBBBBB1B Usa Aleiandar Ryan Martin • 'Chutayavos Slnthuphan Jonathon Andruz Jon Robinson Shaun Price Huthor Noorman Jody Stafford Scott R. 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Cappon Oil Right-Away Oil Change National Bank of Hastings WBCH 100.1 FM 116 East State St. Downtown Hastings Electric Motor Service Downtown Hastings Farmers Feed J & S Auto Sales 1006 E. Railroad Hastings 230 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 945-9926 Phone 948-4077 1569 Bedford Rd. Hastings M-37 in Hastings Phone 945-5110 or 1-800-875-2525 West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC Phone 945-5113 Phone 945-3354 Barry County Lumber and Home Center Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Welton’s Heating & Cooling 225 N. Industrial Pk. Dr.. Hastings 203 S. Michigan. Hastings 401 N. Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3431 Phone 945-3412 Phone 945-5352 SALES & SERVICE �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 ••• eteeote* ••• •••• ma Finch’s Auto Alignment Dewey’s Car Palace Knobloch Realtors Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge Trucks M-43, Delton 12393 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton 1002 Keller Rd., Delton Phone 623-6600 Phone 623-8814 Phone 623-6301 Dairy Isle FULL-SERVICE GARAGE Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Pole Building 215 S. Grove, Delton 10036 M-43, Delton Phone 623-6133 9116 Cedar Creek Rd., Delton Delton Hardware Delton Short Stop 102 N. Grove, Delton 11196 South Wall Lake Rd. Phone. 623-5455 Phone 623-5180 Phone 623-2056 Phone 623-3300 Mid-Lakes Screenpainting & Active Wear 121 E. Orchard, Delton Phone 623-8340 Felpausch Food Center C & H Service Phone 623-2389 102 South Grove, Delton Phone 623-5280 103 N. Grove, Delton J&J Sports Center The Fishin’ Line 528 S. Grove, Delton Phone 623-6776 Buckland Insurance 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton Phone 623-5115 or 1-800-223-3590 116 Grove St., Delton 4-Star Video 114 Maple, Delton Phone 623-5777 —Soon also in Middleville — Delton Medical & Emergency Center, P.C. 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton Phone 623-5185 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 3, 1993 — Page 13 Nashville state trunkline to be widened ' SAVE 20-50% Everytime You Grocery Shop GUARANTEED! — Choice not chance — J-Ad Graphics News Service The intersection of M-79 and M-66 in . Nashville will be widened this summer, according to Inez Warren, forewoman at the : state highway department on Quimby Road. Warren said the state Department of Transportation has okayed the project, which will cost an estimated $393,300. Save on name brand products you use every day. the city limits (where the four-lane road narrows to two lanes). That project includes removal of the existing surface down to the gravel subsurface and the repaving with asphauli. Also planned, probably in 1994, Warren said, is the repaving of M-43 from M-37 south to Schultz Road, a distance of 5.6 miles. The project includes the installation For more information and order form send SASE to RNJ Company P.O. BOX 411 J, Middleville, Ml 49333 En’fttMMr X WfrUksti! IH ■■ ■ ?) The project requires the removal of a twostory apartment building on the southwest corner of the intersection. The state has acquired the building, Warren said, and will sell it for salvage. Widening will include the addition of turn lanes, she said, and repaving. Warren said other projects requested for state trunk lines in the area will have to wait until next year. She expected funding to be forthcoming in 1994 for the resurfacing of M-43 in Hastings from State Street nonh to I a mvi ■ ■■ ■ Mary T’s Pet Nannie ■ cup | • Vlslt/Comfort*Feed/Water*Exercise* B ■ 'LAWFUL1 dig underway... Preliminary work on the site where a three-story Courts & Law Building will be constructed to replace the aging structure next door is well underway in Hastings. Pioneer Inc. o< Grand Rapids won the construction contract with a low bid of $2.34 million. Once completed, the building will house six different departments, including District and Probate/Juvenile courts. 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Main • Lowell, Ml 49331 Wed. thru Fri. 11-6 Sat. 11-4; Sun. 1-4 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 Delton wins Barry County track meet 10:34.01; Clayton McKenzie. Hastings. J-Ad Graphics New Service From every comer of Barry County, tracktlen from each of the five high schools flooded to Johnson Held In Hastings Tuesday to compete for bragging Skinner. Delton. 41.52; Derek Chandler. Hastings. 43.55; Kyle Erb, Delton. 43.58. 800-meler run: Jeff Taylor. Delton, 2:07.27; Steve Ixppard. Delton. 2:08.03: rights in their best events. When the smoke had cleared, the Delton boys had taken first place with 142 points and Haslings was second with 104. Middleville was third with 47. followed by Lakewood with 28 and Maple Valley with 200-metcr dash: Don Ash. Delton. 23.72; Derek Freridge. Haslings. 24.39: Zak Moline, Delton. 24.50. 3200-meter run: Antonio Liceaga. Delton. 10:22.5: Mark Kuhlmen. Haslings. Mike Neymeyer. Hastings. 2:13.14. 10:36.26. 3200-meter relay: Delton. 8:35.1; Hastings. 8:38.3; Lakewood. 3'50.1. 800-meler relay: Hastings, 1:36.86: Delton, 1:36.93; Maple Valley. 1:39.16. 400-meter relay: Delton. 45.48; Hastings, 46.82; Lakewood. 48.24. 1600-meter relay: Delton. 3:40.40; Maple Valley. 3:42.02: Hastings, disqualified. 26. The Hastings girls' team took top honors with 110 points, followed by Middleville with 83 and Delton with 66. Maple Valley had 43 points and Lakewood bad 27. Several of the perforrrers said they were disappointed when some of the Lakewood players had to leave before the end of competition because of graduation commitments. They said that Lakewood had many good competitors and the final score wouldn't reflect how good a team Lakewood ically has. The top three finishers In each of the girls' events are as follows: Discus: Laurie Landis, Lakewood. 97 feet 7 Inches; Lora Emery, Maple Valley, 9T 2; Jenny MittelstaedL Maple Valley. 93' 10." I/xig Jump: Clara Ploeg, Middleville, 16' 8"; Kristen McCall. Hastings. 16‘ 4"; Trade Middleton. Middleville. 16' 1/2." Shot Put: Lora Emery. Maple Valley, 33' 7 1/2"; Jodi Mazurek. Maple Valley. 32' 6"; Kali Mateson. Delton, 31' 9." High Jump: Holly Taylor. Maple Valley. 4' 10"; Kelly Chambers, Delton. 4' 10": Katie Burandt, Hastings. 4' 6." 100-meter High Hurdles: Jill Townsend. Middleville. 16.994 seconds; Michelle Shepard. Middleville. 17.119; Anne Endsley. Hastings. 17.170. 100-meter dash: Kali Maieson, Delton. 13.354; Allison Gergen, Hastings, 13.660; Rachael Harden. Delton. 13.776. 1600-meter run: Edith Kortekaas. Hastings. 5:35.893; Jessica Van Aman. Delton. 5:53.950; Marie DeWitt. Hastings. Nicole Wood from Hastings had a lead of almost 25 seconds when she crossed the finish line ir. the 3200-meter run. Her time was 12:59.401. Dettoris Antonio Liceaga completes his last lap on his way to winning the 3200-meter run with a time of 1022.5. Mark Lundquist heaved the shot put 471* for Hastings. Roilie Ferris from Delton won the competition with a throw of 50'3*. Hastings has near perfect loss, then loses in softball twin bill The Haslings girts' softball team ran into a brick wall last Friday against Harper Creek's ace pitcher Jennifer Hueckel. who pitched a 6:00.110. 400-meter-run: Trade Middleton. Middleville.1:00.467; Carla Ploeg. Middleville. 1:01.945; Lori Malvllle. Middleville, 2:38.899. 200-meter run: Kristin Harrington. Delton, 27.529; Alison Gergen. Haslings. 28.433: Kali Mateson. Delton. 28.474. 3200-meter run: Nichole Wood, near-perfect game against the Saxons. Hastings pitcher Amanda Jennings gave up only three hits, but the team had problems handling the ball in t*te 10-0 defeat. Harper Creek's perfect game was spoiled in the top of the sixth when the Beavers' second baseman made an error that allowed a Hastings runner to reach first base safely. This was Hueckel's last appearance in the Twin Valley Conference. Hastings coach Larry Dykstra said it simply: "This was our worst game of the year. Amanda Jennings pitched well, giving Hastings. 12:59.401; Keri Menold. Lakewood. 13:21.396; Kathy Vos. up only three hits and one earned run. "However, we couldn't field the ball and Hastings. 13:50.924. 3200-meter relay: Hastings. 10:38.7; Middleville. 10:55.191; Maple Valley. when we did. we often threw it wild of first base." The game was called in the sixth inning under the "mercy rule." The Lady Saxons had no trouble scoring runs Tuesday, but they also weren't able lo keep Maple Valley from scoring either. Maple Valley slipped by in the first game 19-17 and Hastings lost the second 9-6 in five innings. In the first game only six of the Lions' Hastings. 1:03.434. 300-meter low hurdles: Karl Cullen. Hastings. 47.723: Anne Endsley. Hastings. 50.459; Amy Cook. Delton, 50.605. 800-meter run: Edith Kortekaas. Hastings. 2:23.393: Sarah Kaecbele, Middleville. 2:36.279; Sara Postema. 11:11.628. 800-meler relay: Middleville. 1:51.277; Delton. 1:52.404: Hastings. 1:55391. 400-meter relay: Haslings. 53.217: Delton. 53.314; Lakewood. 55.410. 1600-meter relay: Middleville. 4:12.885; Hasting . 4:16.451: Delton. 4:26.173. The following is a listing of the boys' top three: High Jump: Doug Tigchlaar. Delton. 6' 4 I/2-; Andy Higley. Middleville, 6' 4 1/2"; Ben Hughes. Hastings. 6'2." Shot Put: Roilie Ferris. Delton. 50' 3": Mark Lundquist. Hastings. 47 1": Darren Van EIsl Middleville. 45' 9." Discus: Rotlie Ferris. Delton. 159’ 8": B. Middleton. Middleville. 145' 10"; Mark Lundquist. Hastings, 139' 5." Long Jump: Ryan Walker. Middleville. 19 9": John Miner. Middleville. 19' 7"; Kyle Warner. Lakewood. 19' 6 1/2." Pole Vault: Malt Polbemos, Middleville. 13' 0": D. Patrick. Maple Valley. 12' 0": Ben Hughes. Haslings. 12 0." 100-meter High Hurdles: Dave Skinner. Delton. 14.958; Derek Chandler. Hastings, 15.92; Eric Banitez, Hastings. 15.97. 100-meter dash: Derek Freridge. Hastings. 11.45; Don Ash, Delton. 11.655; Josh Henderson. Lakewood. 11.72. 1600-meter run: Mark McNatt. Lakewood. 4:45.66: Brad Thayer. Hastings. 4:47.31; Antonio Liceaga, Delton. 4:49.06. 400-meter run: Jay Annen. Delton. 54.33: Nick Grinage. Maple Valley. 55.11: Matt Brown, Hastings. 55.12 300-meter Intermediate Hurdles: Dave Handicap Awareness Fishing Tourney set The sixth annual Outdoors Forever Handicap Awareness Fishing Tournament has been set for Friday and Saturday. June 4 and 5. The event gets under way Friday with registration beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Redwood Motor Lodge in Oscoda. Boat assignments will be made at a 6 a.m. breakfast meeting and will be boarded at the handicap boat lift and other launch sites in the area. Each boat will carry up to four anglers made up of both able bodied and handicap persons. Lanny Virden, host of the Outdoorsman Show. Bob Gamer, host of Michigan Outof-Doors and District 5 Congressman James Barcia are schcdualed to be on hand for the event. Additional information is available through the Oscoda/Au Sable Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-235-4625. or the non­ profit organization of Outdoors Forever at 517-337-0018. Ho»y Taylor from Maple Valley won the girls' high jump with a height of 4‘KT. Banner SPORTS Saxons fall to T-V baseball champions In what Hastings vanity baseball coach Jeff Simpson called "a miracle-type comeback," Battle Creek Harper Creek clinched the Twin Valley Conference baseball championship Friday with a 10-7 victory over the Saxons. "Harper Creek had to win this game to win the Twin Valley Championship and they rallied to do so." Simpson said, adding that his boys tried hard, but lost. The Saxons scored three limes in the first inning, twice in the second and twice in the third and held a 7-0 lead going into the bottom of the fifth when Harper Creek scored its first run. However, it was the sixth inning in which the heavy damage was done. Harper Creek had two infield singles and some walks, and before the inning was over the Beavers had scored nine times. "They had a huge crowd there and needed the win. It was just one of those things." Simpson said. Jesse Lyons, who took the loss, pitched through part of the sixth and was relieved by Jason Markley. Haslings oulhit Harper Creek 7-4. but also gave up 12 walks to Harper Creek's 10. Todd Sanlnoccncio led the Saxons offensively with two singles, a triple and four RBIs. Jesse Lyons had a two-run homer. Sensiba scores first win at Berlin Raceway Dave Sensiba of Middleville scored his first main event victory of the season Saturday night by capturing the 35-lap main event for Late Model stock cars at the Berlin Raceway in Mame. The win raises Sensiba to 432 points in the standings, 14 behind Hastings native Joe Bush and 31 off the leader Terry Senneker of Wayland. Bob Holley, also of Middleville is fifth in the points standings with 424. Bush is the defending track champion in the Port City Racing points standings in the late model division. Ron Finkbeiner. another Middleville local, also notched a victory in the Sportsman ”B" Cars last weekend, winning the 15-lap main event. Finkbeiner is 10th in the points race with 355 in that class. Holley had the fastest time of the 107 Class "B" qualifiers with 15.766 second-lap on the half-mile oval. The track reports a three-in-one program of New York based Winged Super Mod.fieds, Late Models and Sportsman Stock Cars will run Saturday, Jun** 5. The gates open at noon with practice beginning at 2 p.m. Time trails start at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set for 7:15 p.m. Read All the NEWS of Barry County in the BANNER...Subscribe Today! tuns were scored by runners who had gotten on with a hit The other 13 were by players wno got on base through an error, hit by a pitch, walk or were safe on a fielder's choice. Haslings pitcher Amanda Jennings pitched six innings, gave up nine hits, 19 runs, 11 earned, walked 10 and struck out three. Offensively for Hastings. Michelle Bechler had four singles and two RBIs. Teresa Kelly bad three singles. Sara Kcnficld had two singles, a triple and one RBI. and VAI Blair had a homer and one single with one RBI. Jennings also had a single, a double and one RBI. In the nightcap. Haslings gave Maple Valley six unearned runs because "we made too many errors.” according to Dykstra. "Both teams hit the ball well in this game, and our pitching was much better." But in the last three games. Haslings has committed 23 errors. Jennings pitched all five innings gave up three earned nuts, walked two and struck out three. She also bad a single and a triple offensively. Jessica Jackson, Kelly and Kenfield each had one hit and an RBI. Three area high schools compete at regional goft meet in Lansing The Middleville girls' golf team finished third. Hastings was ninth and Caledonia 13th in the Class B regional golf meet in Lansing. May 24. Lansing Catholic Central and Flint Powers took first and second, respectively, in the competition. According to Middleville coach Tom Fletke, the Trojan golfers not only had to battle the other!4 teams, but also the 50 mph wind gusts. The Middleville team was able to score a combined 428 for 18 holes which qualified them for the state tournament to be held Friday. June 4. Leading the Lady Trojans were Angie Payne, who shot a 103. Kerri McNees and Amy Ybema who both shot 108. and Amy Massad. who shot a 109. The Hastings team, completing a season of improvement, according to coach Ed von der Hoff, finished two strokes behind Ionia and eight behind North view. The leading Saxon was Kelli Crunenden with an 18-hole score of 112. Nicole Cooklin had a 121. followed by Shellie Shanlz with 122 and Kelly Bellgraph with 127. Tcammember Colleen Lofius. whose score didn't count as the fifth player on the team, scored a round of 144. Hastings High School girls 3rd in league track meet The Hastings girls' track team finished third behind Hillsdale and Sturgis in the Twin Valley Conference meet recently. Foreign exchange student Edith Kortekaas set a new conference record in the 1600meter run with a lime of 5:14.9 to take first place in that ever i Also taking a first pl/tce for the Saxons was Kan Cullen in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, clocking in at 49.0 seconds. Placing second in the 100-meter high hurdles was Anne Endsley at 16.66. Kortekaas took a second in the 800-mcter run with a time of 2:22.0 and was part of the 1600-meter relay team that was runnerup. The other runners on the team were I>ori Maivillc, Kari Cullen and Endsley. Their time was 4:13.0. Kris McCall took home a third in the long jump, leaping 16 feet. 3 3/4 inches and Jenny King threw the shot put 30 feet even to secure a third-place finish. Cullen, Maivillc. Kortekaas and Marie DeWitt placed third in the 3200-meter relay with a time of 10:07. Maiville was also third in the open 400meter run at 61.6 seconds. Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Page 15 Middleville 6th in tennis regional The Middleville tennis team finished in a tie for sixth place in the Class B regional tennis tournament May 21. First singles player Ryan Keil lost to Northview 6-1, 6-3. Second single Scott Oliver, fourth seed, received a first-round bye. In the second round he defeated a South Christian player 6-2,6-0. He lost in the semifinals to number one seed John Poulx, the regional champion, 6-2. 6-0. In an upset, fourth singles player Brian Baughman defeated South Christian player Man Bol in three sets 6-3, 3-6,6-2. The first doubles team of Mark Pullen and Dave DeHaan defeated their Ionia opponents after being down by four in the first set. They came back to witj the first Gary Burpee hustles but is put out by third baseman Larry Hayes. Temporary umpire Lee Nichols looks on. Tom Heath watch a third strike whiz by just above the knees. The catcher is Lee Nichols and the umpire is Dan Wilson. 'Odds1 beat the 'evens' in alumni game The 18th annual llastinga High School Alumni game wu played here Monday, with three players from as far back as 1970 SOFTBALL SCORES: Friday Nile Freeport Co-Ed Simpsons Industries 11. Thomapple Manor 10. Hydro Flo 13. Shamrock 10. Bennett Industries 16. Saranac 4. Hastings Bowl II. Lake Odessa Raquetball and Gym 5. Cove Distributing 10. Barry Auto 6. FBI 19. Lowell Engineering 7. Wednesday Fast Pitch Bennett Industries 6. Barry Auto I. Blough Builders 7. Shamrock Tavern 5. taking their turns at the plate. The teams were decided on what years player graduated and pitted the evennumbered years against the odds. The odd team came out on top. winning 6­ 3. Before the game, organizer Bernie Oom. long-time baseball coach, reminded the players that they no longer heal as quickly as they once did. The odd team jumped out early when Mike Davis blasted a two-run homer over the left-centcrficld fence. The score remained 2-0 into the bottom of the fourth, when the even team got on the board on Greg Heath's run-scoring double. He later scored on a fielder’s choice. The even team scored one more in the bottom of the fifth on three straight hits. But the odd team scored three in the top of the sixth and one more in the seventh to take the win. Players, and the year they graduated, were: Greg Burpee (76), Colin Cruttendcn (71). Ryan Nichols (’92). Sean Davis (’92). Jeff Denny (’80). Jack Hobert (’89). Lee Nichols (’80). Tom Moore (70). Mike Karpinski (’87) Dave Reardon (’80). Troy Burch (’87), Chad Casey (’87). Steve Powell (70). Mike Davis (’87). Jason Sixberry (*84), Ed Maurer (’80), Steve Hayes (86), Larry Hayes (75), Ken Lambeth (’92) and Greg Heath (*88). game and the match. 7-6,6-1. The second doubles team lost their first game and had to win the next two to win their match over Caledonia. They lost their next match to number two seeded Hastings. Tim Rybiski and Dave Timm, the number three doubles team lost to Catholic Central 6-3.6-3. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call.:.94S-S051 FRI & SAT SALE STOREWIDE CLEARANCE! Hastings Men's Softball League Standings Red Division W-L Chrysler/Poll........................................................2-0 Culligan.................................................................. 1-0 Hastings Mcrch................................................... 1-1 Hearing Aid Center........................................... 1-1 Brian’s Painting...................................................0-2 Blue Division Cappon/SDE........................................................2-0 Kmart.....................................................................2-0 Olde Towne Tavern........................................... I-1 McKeough Bros..................................................1-2 Haslings Mutual.................................................0-2 White Division Flexfab................................................................... 2-1 OSIMA..................................................................2-1 Bills Safety Service............................................ O-2 E.W. Bliss.......................................................... 0-2. Home Run Leaders Terry Lyon 3. Brian Snider 2. 13 players with I Last Week’s Results OSIMA 12. Bills I; Flexfab IS. OSIMA 2; Kmart II. McKcough’s 5: Olde Towne 9. Mutual 8; Culligan 12. Brian's 10; HAC 10, Brian’s 9; Chrysler/Poll 10. Hast. Merchants 3; Hast. Merchants 14. McKeough’s 3; Cap­ pon/SDE 23. Bliss 3. Gaines Scheduled Thursday. June 3 - 6:30. Chrysler/Poll vs. Culligan; 7:30. Chrysler/Poll vs. Hast. Mutual; 8:30. HAC vs. McKeough’s. Friday. June 4 - 6:30. Cappon vs. Flexfab; 7:30. OSIMA vs. Flexfab; 8:30. McKeough’s vs. Bills. Sunday. June 6 - 5:00. Hast. Merchants vs. Olde Towne; 6:00. Hast. Merchants vs. Culligan. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner wel­ comes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general inter­ est. The following guidelines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste •Lexers that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their sig­ nature. address and phone num­ ber. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Regular prices are ottering prices only Sates may or may not have been made at regular prices HOURS Friday 10 a.rr. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JUNE 4th & 5th JCPenney �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 The more successes children achieve the better, so Cindy Bender's developmental kindergarten class celebrated by showing their families and friends what they could do. Here, they present a program of songs that they successfully memorized. They started with the "Southeastern Cheer," and followed that with "The Furry Squirrel," "Skidamerik." "Purple People Eater," "The Dinosaur Chorus* and "I Am a Promise." Parents were invited to share in the students achievements during 'Celebration of Success." The students had prepared a fruit salad for refreshments. First grader Alexander Barry and his mother Jan enjoy a cup. ^Woodland News iy Catherine Lucas Ben Stowell graduates from the PlaySkool owned by his mother, Kathy Stowell, at a ceremony last week. Thirteen morning and 12 afternoon graduates of Kathy Stowell's PlaySkool received certificates at an official ceremony at Lakewood United Methodist Church Thursday. The morning students were Eric Kosta Andreau. Chelsea Nicole Brahm. Mailone Ann Brodbeck. Kristen Ann Chase. Brittany Ann Denker. Alex Lee Erickson. Teneile Tommi Lee Hazel. Morgan Brittney Pennington. Matthew William Rodriguez. Nathaniel Leroy Root. Kate I in Mae Secor. Benjamin Russell Stowell and Caitlin Rose Veldkamp. The 12 afternoon graduates were Kristina Ann Dickinson, Jacob Mark Diekhoff, Tarrah Nicole Eggers. Erica Elaine Enz. Stephanie Kay Hayes. Kyle James Jackson. Michaela Shalyn Jensen. Tawm Rae Kantner. Nathan Warren Klein. Ashley Marie Moore. Drake Alan Stalter and Lydia Kay VanLewen. After a processional. Nancy Boot sang "Thank God for Kids." and the kids sang and recited several stings and poems. Stowell and Carol Tidbau handed out cer­ tificates and gave each child a hug before the recessional. A special cake was served in the fellowship hall following the ceremony, and the punch was served by Sarah Stowell, daughter of the school's owner. Three Lakewood area ministers participated in the baccalaureate service held in Lakewood High School’s gymnasium Sunday evening by the Lakewood Ministerial Society. They were the Rev Gary Austin of Grace Brethren Church, who gave an invocation; the Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood Methodist, who delivered a baccalaureate message; and the Rev Ben Ridder, who gave a benediction Other Woodland area ministers who attend­ ed were the Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren, the Rev. Carl Litchfield of Woodland United Methodist, the Rev. Dick Sessmk of Faith Bible and John Waite, pastoral assistant from Lakewood United Methodist On Memorial Day. the Woodland Memorial Park sexton. Jim Wickham and his helpers, and the families who have members or friends buried there had the cemetery look­ ing the best it has since Lawrence Chase's last year as sexton. This was also because the weather had cooperated to the point lhat most of the perennial plantings were at their peak of bloom. Peonies and iris decorated many of the family plots, as well as newly planted annuals. The Lake wood High School band came in buses and played "The Star Spangled Ban­ ner" and two other patriotic songs during the service. Greg MacKenzie played the beginn­ ing trumpet solo in "The Star Spangled Ban­ ner” and he and Kekoa Grover, also of the Lakewood band, played "Echoing Taps” to close the service. Pastor Ward Pierce of Lake wood United Methodist Church gave an invocation and an address about remembering the sacrifice made by those who have died in service and those missing in action from all wars. Harold Stanndard gave a tribute to veterans in which he was able to give the number of casualties in all nine wars fought by the United Stales, starting with the Revolution. He closed with a quote from a State of the Union address by Abraham Lincoln before he read the names of all veterans buried in the Woodland cemetery and all Woodland veterans buried overseas. Some of the crowd, which was probably around 100. stayed and visited awhile after the ceremony. Other Woodland area ministers who attend­ ed the service were the Rev's Litchfield — Carl and Gerri. George Speas and Alan Sellman. A graduation open house held for Sara Smith at her home on Bayne Road on Memorial Day was well attended and enjoy ed by all the large Smith family. The Rev. Ward Pierce and Muriel had a cookout with 20 guests on Memorial Day after the cemetery ceremony. Ward cooked hamburgers, sausages and hot dogs on the grill for Ken and Julie Slate and Jena; Blanche and JoAnne Jackson; Vem. Barbara and Alan Meyers; Melodic. Shalonda and Warren Mit­ chel; Rick Wood; Bob. Michelle. Nicholas, Aaron and Leant Tnuk; Catherine Pyle and Catherine Lucas. Bobby McLeod of the Woodland Townehouse spent Memorial Day weekend and part of the following week in Minnesota with her husband. Paul, who is now employed there. She flew over the lake Friday afternoon. Cathy Lucas had lunch one day last week with Thelma Johnson of Belding and Johnson's daughter. Betty Lake. Johnson is the sister of Louia Burger, author of books Lucas has used in previous "Time to Time” articles in the Banner. After lunch. Johnson showed Lucas several places where the Fenders and the Everest families had lived, as well as graves as Meyers and Lakeside cemeteries. This should help with future ar­ ticles from Burger's books. Elwin and Alberta Curtis and Barry and Bonnie Donaldson drove to Frankenmuth Saturday »o attend a surprise 50th wedding an­ niversary sit-down dinner party for the Rev. and Mrs. V.L. Draggoo. The dinner was held in the Family Crest room of the Bavarian Inn. A program followed the dinner. Eldon and Bobby Roush and Mrs. Dorothy Roush of Hastings who arc friends of the Curtises, also went to the party. Work is progressing on the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society's 25th anniversary booklet being written and compiled by John Waite, Joyce Weinbrecht and Cathy Lucas. The three have met several times, and last week they were joined by Betty Jackson of Sunfield, who had material and pictures for that section of the book. An area-wide sidewalk, garage and yard sale has been planned for Woodland village and environs for Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodland United Methodist Church will be serving hot dogs and drinks all day to keep the shoppers going. Several businesses and organizations in the village will have goods on the sidewalk and during afternoon library hours. 1 to 5 p.m.. Woodland Township Library will be selling some new duplicate books and some other donated books. These are not the type or quality of books usually sold in the park Labor Day weekend, but are mostly completely new and unread books. Alma Kruger. Mary Makley, Betty Curtis and Shirley Kilmer are working on this event. Any of them can be called for details. Joyce Weinbrecht held the May Commis­ sion on Aging and Red Cross blood pressure clinic in Woodland at the Eagles at noon on Friday. She will hold another the last Friday in June, which will be the 25th. This will again be al the Eagles at noon. Anyone who would like to have an RN check their blood pressure is welcome to drop in for the procedure. The new Woodland Township police car has arrived and was at the Township Board meeting last Monday for anyone to see. It is white and has red letters and it has been covering the roads several hours a day since the meeting when it was turned over to Ken Neil, township police chief. Anyone in the township needing police in an emergency can call 911. and if the car is on the road at the time, it will be sent. Otherwise another sheriffs car will respond. If the call is not an emergency, township residents can call the county sheriffs number. 948-4800, and ask for the Woodland Police to respond. The Woodland car will be patroling 40 to 60 hours a month routinely. Pediatrician returns to Ionia Ionia Couniy Memorial Hospital has an­ nounced the return of Dr. M. Khalil Ahmed, board certified in pediatrics to Ionia. Mr. Ahmed opened his hill time practice on Tues­ day. June 1. at 330 Lovell. Ionia. His patients include infants, children and adolescents and he is currently accepting new and previous patients. Dr. Ahmed received his medical degree from King Edward Medical College. Lahore. Pakistan, in 1971. From 1971 to 1972. he completed his pediatric internship at Fordham Misericordia Hospital. Bronx. Neu York. Between 1972 and 1975. Dr. Ahmed com­ pleted pediatric residencies at Coney Island Hospital. Brooklyn, and Maimonides Medical Center. State University of New York at Brooklyn. N.Y. Dr. Ahmed was on staff at Ionia County Memorial Hospital from 1976 to 1981. After leaving 1CMH. Dr. Ahmed returned to Lahore. Pakistan, and was on staff at Fatima Memorial Hospital from 1981 to 1992. In 1992. he returned to the United States and was on staff at the West Side Medical Center. N.Y. Most recently, he was the attending pediatrician at Community Health Center. Coldwater. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Michigan State Medical Society and the Pakistan Medical Association. Dr. Ahmed and his wife. Shagufta. have four children. Adnan. 17. Kamran. 14. Usman. 10 and Sonia, 6. For more information or to schedule an ap­ pointment. interested persons may call (616, 527-1330. Joanie Annie's first grade class had successes to show their families, too. They had books titled "Look At Me" and "All About Me" with the students papers and successes in them for their parents. Here, student Paul Wanland shows his dad, Paul Wanland, his book. Delton Head Start kids raise money for Cystic fibrosis All the Delton Head Start students participated in a mini-march for Cystic Fibrosis and these eight students collected $231 to help find a cure for the disease. In the front row, from left, are Adam Lynd. Corey Hubbard. Michael Overbeek, Michelle Overbeek; (back) Justin Hiemstra. Jordan Keeler, Jessica Stetler, and Samantha Shue who raised $100 herself. Legal Notices State of MfcMgan Prebate Court State e< MkMsae Orcutt Ceurt Cauaty af Barry NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT Independent Probate Docket No. D92-391 DO HON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER HARRY G. GIFFT Pla.ntiH vs. DOILY M. GIFFT. Defendant. Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) HOLMES. MUMFORD. SCHUBEL. NORLANDER 8 MACFARLANE Attorneys for Plaintiff 6B E. Michigan Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017 TO: DOLLY M. GIFFT, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Hearing to enter the Default Judgment is set for the 25th day of June. 1993. at 2.00 p.m.. in the Barry County Circuit Court, in the City of Hastings. Michigan. The Judg­ ment of Divorce will be brought on for entry at this hearing granting a divorce: granting Plaintiff his accumulated personal property, and. barring Defendant from alimony. Dated: May 25 1993 Jeffrey A. Schubel Prepared by: Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) (616)968-6146 (6/10) File No. 93-21163-IE Estate of ANNIE L. MILLER Deceased. Social Security No. 370-10-8718. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose last known address was 10400 Guy Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073 died May 9 1993. An instrument doled August 12. 1983 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Wendoll W. Ashley. 390 Hankin Rood Bartow FL 33830 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) 221 South Broadway Haslings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 (6 3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 — Pane 17 Southeastern students celebrate Michigan Week Combining a Michigan breakfast with a welcome to a new student, teacher Laurie Sewell pours pancakes for the kids. Around the table (from left) are Cassandra Barcroft, Becky Ogden, Daphne German, Alan Endsley, new student Kyle Martindale, Sewell and Leroy Hill. Michigan has many fruits, and if you put them together, they make a great salad. In Laura Sharpe's students are busy cutting and slicing to make their fruit salad from Hastings poets join Arts Fest Lakewood senior's attendance is perfect Five Hastings area poets will be reading their original poetry at the June 5 Grand Rapids Arts Council Festival. The featured poet is Jack Ridl. poei-in-residcnce al Hope College, who will read at 2 p.m. Hastings area poets begin reading at 3 p.m., starting with Susan Rcinstein: fol­ lowed by Phyllis Settles al 3:15 p.m: Pamela Englerth. 3:30 p.m; May Granata. 3:45 p.m; and Norma Baker Blair. 4 p.m. The event will be held in the new Urban Institute for Contemporary Ans. located al 88 Monroe Ave.. NW, in lhe formtr Mutual Home building. by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Martha Hoffman, daughter of Don and Carol Hoffman of Freeport, has achieved the near impossible by being one of the very few students who have managed to attend 13 years of school, from kindergarten through 12th grade, without missing a single day. "I didn't go to kindergarten wanting to do this," says Hoffman. "I was almost never sick in elementary school, and. if 1 was. it was not bad enough to go home." Once she had completed grade school without a single absence, her mother noted her accomplishment and the possibility of Congratulations to the Class of 1993 ■ and we wish all the best to being able to make it all the way through school and it became a goaj. Hoffman, who began school at luikewood August 1979 discovered that keeping her perfect attendance record became more difficult in high school, not because of health reasons, but she had to deal with friends cutting classes and skipping school. Crediting her mother for keeping her going. Hoffman also says teachers encouraged her. and especially Jan Casarez, the high school secretary. "Any time I was marked absent accidentally, Mrs. Casarez always checked to see if maybe I had been tardy, that I was Strawberries, grapes, watermelon and apples all are good to use for a refreshing salad. Betsy Griggs' students at Southeastern Elementary are very carefully preparing a bowl of fruit, all from Michigan. Wait a minute! How did that orange get in there? Is that from Michigan? From right, the students are Alisha Thompson, Kate Selvig, Betsy Griggs. Billy Hawblitz. Kalia Fisher and Jason Griffin. Michigan products. They are (from left) Brenda Smith, Adrienne Schweizer, Laura Sharpe, Howard Hobert, Randy Haire. Aubrey Raymond and Nicole Dimond. Carol Adams S'Music Center 130“r’ Hastings really in school, so my record would not be ruined," says Hoffman. She has two sisters, one out of school, one who is a sophomore and a brother in the fifth grade, but they have not even come close to her perfect attendance record. Actually, not many do. ^^Electronics and Appliances ...to our Graduate Legal Notice nonce or mortgage DEFAULT having been mode in the condition of o certain red es*ato mortgage mode ond executed on August 29 1990 by IRA NATHANIEL STRICKLIN oho known os Ira Nathaniel Strickland, a married mon. os mortgogor to BANC ONE FINANCIAL SER VICES. INC., on Indiono Corporation, as mor­ tgagee. ond recorded on August 30. 1990 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Barry County. Michigon. in Liber 504 of mortgages on poge 770 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid of the date of this notice $54,849.75 for principal and $2,277.83 for interest ond no legal or equitable proceeding having been instituted to tgoge contained having become operative by reason of such default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. June 10. 1993. of 2:00 o clock Eastern Standard Time in the afternoon of said day inside tho East entrance of the County Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being one of the places of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. in the State of Michigan, the lands ond premises describ­ ed in said mortgage will bo offered for sale ond sold to tho highest bidder at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying tho amount due and urpaid upon tho mortgage together with lhe legal costs and charges of sale, including the statutory at- 945-4284 DM -TO- GOODMAN Bryan wilder From Mom, Dad, Nikki, and the Admiral Station on Ms Graduation! Wilders Auto service Hastings 948-2192 — Middleville — 795-7100 Z\ Nashville 852-2003 v ADMIRAL PETROLEUM 313 N. Broadway in Hastings Wishing all the Best to the Graduating Class of 1993 and in the Township of Proineville. County of Borry. Sfote of Michigan ond ore described os follows That port of Lot 1 of ARNOLD S PLAT, according to tho recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 3 soid Lof 1. thence running thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly line of said Lof. SO feet for the place of beginning, thence South 33 degrees 4 minutes East along the Easterly Ime of said lot, 50 feet, thence Southwesterly io a point in the Westerly line of soid lot. South 44 degrees 24 minutes East 100 feet from the Northwesterly cor- West along the Westerly line of said lot. 50 feet, thence Northeasterly to the place of beginning. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the dote of sale. Dated Moy 4. 1993 HUMBARGER 8 ZEBEll P C Attorneys for Plaintiff By David L Zebell 810 Comerica Building Battle Creek Ml 49017 Telephone (616)962 7585 (6/3) to our Graduate Monica Mellen MfM»* Grand things are happening at ... J HODGES ■ ■wll(„ 122 W. State St. C of AMi»tCA. inc Hastings 945*2963 (/ to the Class off 1993 and a special congratulations to our Graduate of Hastings High School JASON D. GOLE Daniel Gole, D.D.S. P.C 121 West Woodlawn, Hastings • 948-2244 �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3, 1993 ANNUAL School Election NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg schools COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD Delton High School announce students with highest honors JUNE 14, 1993 Students receiving highest honors at Delton Kellogg High School, between 3.85 and 4.0 cumulative grade point averages this year are (from left) Shawn Smitherman, Bill McCormick, Kelly Jansen, Eric Pike and Stephen Lep­ pard. Jansen is valedictorian for the Class of 1993 at Delton and McCormick and Pike are co-salutatorians. Com­ mencement at Delton will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the high school gym. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14. 1993. The polls ol election will open at 7 o'clock In the morning and close at 8 o'clock In tho evening. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) members to the board of educa­ tion of the district for full term of four (4) years ending in 1997 TO FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: Sally A. Adama Paul Dana Hughes Elizabeth J. Matteson TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote Delton man arrested for shooting fisherman by Nick Hoffman of the electors at the annual school election: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, be increased by 27.93 mills ($27.93 on each $1.000.00) on state equalized valua­ tion tor the year 1993, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 27.93 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1992 tax levy)? a On June 2, 1993, the electors of the State of Michigan will vote on an amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963. This amendment will materially change the method of finan­ cing schools within the Slate of Michigan. If tho amendment Is approved by the electors on Juno 2. 1993, the above proposition will not bo submitted lo the electors at the annual school election. THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINC T NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I. Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as ol March 22.1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, In any local units of govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools. County of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, is as follows: BY BARRY COUNTY: .35 mills unlimited tax pledge Courthouse Renovation 25 mills 1993 1994 Commission on Aging 1.00 mills 1993-1994 911 System 25 mills 1993-1996 County Parks 1.25 mills indefinitely BY BARRY INTER SCHOOL DIST: 4.00 mills 1993 BY BARRY TOWNSHIP: 2.00 mills 1993-1996 BY HOPE TOWNSHIP 1.5 mills 1993-1995 BY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP: 05 mills 1993-1994 BY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP: NONE BY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP: 1.00 mills 1993-1994 BY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP: 2.50 mills 1993-1994 BY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. NONE BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: ____ ______ Susan VandoCer, Treasurer, Barry County Date:___ March 22. 1993 Davis was hit, he was standing on a raised Staff Writer Barry County SherifPs deputies have arrested a Delton man on charges of shooting a neighbor who was fishing on Upper Crooked Lake in Prarieville Township last Thursday night. May 27. Daryl Davis, 44, and Ed Tank, 24, of Plainwell, were bow fishing for carp from a pontoon boat on the northwest section of the lake at about 10:45 p.m. when Davis was struck in the leg by a small-caliber bullet fired from shore, said Det. Sgt. George Howell of the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Howell said the boat was "lit up like a Christmas tree" because Davis and Tank were using bright lamps, powered by a generator, to illuminate the water. When platform in the boat so he could see the fish in the water better, Howell said. Howell said the bullet entered the rear of Davis* leg below the knee cap and broke his leg bone. Witnesses in the area heard the shot and directed deputies to the home of Sir S. Smith, 48, deputies said. Smith al first denied any involvement in the incident, and then told deputies he was shooting his gun at a raccoon on his dock. Smith was arrested on a charge of felonious assault. Deputies are seeking to add a charge of using a firearm during a felony. Smith was released on a $7,500 cash bond. A June 11 preliminary exam date has been set. "Mtoatettefi_________ GRAPHICS both live on the lake, they did not know each other. Arson blamed for Delton fire Delton fire officials said they believe a fire lhat burned down a Hope Township home Saturday night may have been set deliberately. Delton Fire Chief Merle Payne said he did not want to reveal many details of the lire at this time because of an investigation into lhe incident. He did say that lhe home, located at 4000 Cloverdale Road near Kingsbury Road, was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no one was injured in lhe blaze. The fire started al about 8:30 p.m. and was reported by a passerby. Payne said. It took the Delton rtrefighers two hours to extinguish lhe blaze. They were assisted by Ute Hickory Comers department. Payne said lhe home was a total loss. Payne said he was not sure who the owners of the home are because the home was "in the process of changing hands." Payne would not say what parties were ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE involved in lhe transaction. I, Patricia L. Birkholz, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 15.1993 the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted Increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportion­ ed by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable pro­ perty party located in Delton School in In Allegan County, Michigan, is as follows. Years Effective Unit "Voted —" “ “*■ Milla 1990-1996 .25000 E-911 ALLEGAN COUNTY: UNLIMITED LIBRARY 70000 TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN UNLIMITED LIBRARY 30000 None DELTON SCHOOL UNLIMITED 1.25000 BARRY INTER UNLIMITED 50000 The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonap­ plication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not be­ ing required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton School, Allegan County, Michigan on June 14, 1993. Dated at Allegan, Michigan Patricia L Blrkhotz March 15, 1993 Road Kill continued from page 1 said, then "it would be appropriate lo have it (lhe responsibility for deer disposal) in this department." Bender said he has discussed the matter with lhe DNR. and "they have said if you give us the resources, we'll accept Allegan County Treasurer responsibility." But. Bender said, the best solution tn the Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education short term might be lo have a pilot program where the DNR would assume responsibility for a limited number of counties. That way. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Flexfab salutes all '93 graduates with special congratulations to... HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Tony Snow Matt Cipcic Kevin DeVault Jeff Haywood Monica Mellen Aleksandra Hall Davis was taken to Pennock Hospital, treated and then released over the weekend Howell said that though Davis and Smith Son of Robert Snow Son of Joe Cipcic Son of Gayle Marsh Son of Marty Haywood Daughter of James Mellen Daughter of Roy Hall THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL Timothy McCulligh Son of Diane McCulligh Amanda Henley Granddaughter of Shirley Rountree MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Son of Elaine Ashley Ben Ashley Daughter of Roger Claypool Barbara Claypool Granddaughter of Marjory Garber Angela Garber KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2 Yr. Degree) Susan Snow Daughter of Robert Snow WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Lori Newman Daughter of Charyl Newman PURDUE UNIVERSITY Peter DeVault Son of Gayle Marsh GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (Masters Degree) Ronnie (Frick) Haines Daughter of Sharon Frick Peter Haines Son-in-Law of Sharon Frick Bender said, the logistics could be worked out and cost estimates could be gathered. The bill calls for the DNR to either dispose of the animals itself or contract with county agencies. The bill includes not just deer, but elk, moose and bear, tome of which have been involved in accidents in the Upper Peninsula. Small animals were not included, Bender said, since they do not present as great or prolonged a problem as a rotting deer carcass. Bender said several groups, including the Michigan Association of Counties and the County Road Association of Michigan, support the bill. Information put out by the MDOT stales that "the vehicle/deer collision problem has increased substantially over the past 25 years." According to figures from the Michigan State Police, lhe number of car/deer accidents in Barry Couniy went from 707 in 1986 lo 944 in 1991, a 33.5 percent increase. The reasons vary from an increase in the slate deer population to an increase in traffic and people, according to lhe MDOT report. Bender said more car-deer accidents occur in urban counties than in rural counties, with nearby Kent County chaulking up lhe largest seasonal deer kill in the state for lhe past several years. Kent County had 1,662 car/deer accidents in 1991, according to state police figures. Barry County was one of the top 12 out of 83 counties in the state in numbers of car/deer accidents in 1991, lhe last year for which figures are available. This is not the first time Bender has submitted such a bill. He sponsor**d a like bill last year, he said, but it was never acted on. Other bills have been submitted in previous years. His bill this year has attracted unusual media attention when newspapers from southeast Michigan, including the Detroit Free Press, reported Bender s tongue-incheek remark that he was going to "start a roadside cafe and needed some bambi burgers." One reporter said Bender did not include small animals in the bill "as a concession to lhe crow lobby." News blurbs about lhe bill even appeared in USA Today, Bender said. This summer, however, rotting, smelly deer carcasses may turn lhe hilarity lo hostility unless something is done. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 3. 1993 — Page 19 The sun is a no-show at Central’s Solar Day The first scheduled Solar Day this year al Central Elementary School was canceled for lack of sun. and on lhe rain dale, it rained. But that didn’t dampen interest in the star Some students from ttie fifth grades tried out their solar devices even when Solar Day was cancelled for lack of sun. When it was held on Thursday, it rained. But the solar ca- from Western Michigan University rolled in on schedule and the children were very interested. of the show, the solar car from Western Michigan University, the "Sunseeker." The car. which cost $400,000 to build, has 648 solar cells, with batteries that cost $10,000. The batteries arc of silver zinc, and can be completely recharged 15 times before new ones are needed. The "Sunsecker" can go 32 miles per hour on solar power alone, and has a top speed of about 68 mph. The car has a horn, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield wiper, but it does not have headlights because the car cannot run at night. It is a race car: not a family vehicle. The children learned lhat the car is 19.7 feel long, 6.6 feet wide and 2.9 feet high, and weighs 542 pounds. They had the opportunity to talk to one of the drivers of the vehicle. For their part in learning about solar energy, lhe students build about 15 different displays with solar cookers, dryers, telescopes and panels to heat homes. They also had writing contests and poster Pari of Solar Day celebration was an ice cube melt race. Watching the great melt off are (left to right on bench) Christy McCarty, Corey Thompson Josh Alderson, (back row) Barbara Clemens. Codey Tyrrell, Lee Strimback and Dustv Lundstrum. ’ contests using solar energy as a theme. Watching the sun heat solar houses are the builders (front) Shawna Woody and Erin Allerding, and classmates Lee Weiden and Curt Norris. • 44 • 44 • • 44 • 44.44.44 . 44 Freeport Alumni Banquet to be held June 12 A Freeport Alumni Banquet will be held June 12 at the Freeport Community Building. Punch will be served at 6p.m. with dinner at 7. For reservations, call Milton and Joyce Buehler, 765-3831; or Charles Blough, 765-3301 or 765-8631. 44 Get a loan with a 90-Day No Payment Plan. 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Shuster denied Youthful Trainee Act status Thursday for a Delton teenager who escaped from the county jail March 6. Shuster decided to deny Herbert M. Blain. IQ. YTA status, a special kind of probation for young offenders, because of his past record and what Shuster called his "very bad conduct." If Blain had been allowed YTA status he would have been placed on two years probation. If he had successfully completed his term of probation, the charges against him would have been removed from his record. After the denial, the court examined the possibility of letting Blain offer a plea to one of the charges against him. The court would then take this plea under advisement, an arrangement that would allow the court to decide whether or not to accept Blain's plea. Blain had been charged with escape while awaiting trial, causing malicious destruction over $100 to a building, breaking and entering, possession of stolen property over $100 and being a habitual offender. If lhe arrangement is rejected, Blain will face trial on the charges. If the arrangement is accepted, Blain would be placed on a oneyear term of probation until a hearing could be held to evaluate his performance. At that time, the charges against him could be reduced or dismissed, his probation could be extended or he could be sentenced. A hearing to determine if lhe court will Court News accept a plea under advisement arrangement was set for June 24. Blain, who is a high school junior, will be allowed to remain out of jail on bond to finish the school year. When classes end June 9, he is required to report to the Barry County Jail, where he will remain until his hearing date. Blain was awaiting trial on the last three charges when he escaped from the jail. Blain was recaptured May 1 at a mobile home park in Kalamazoo after Kalamazoo Township police received an anonymous phone tip that Blain was staying at the park. working steadily since 1987," Reynolds said. Reynolds said Fox quit using drugs and became "a tax paying, law abiding, hard­ working, dedicated family man." Fox told the court he is not the same man he was seven years ago when the crimes were committed. He said he needs to gel back to his children in Florida where he can be a part of lheir life. Shuster said he was "impressed" by the "remarkable" amount of progress Fox has made in his life since 1986. "If we did not have to deal with the rest of society, I think probably we could just send you on your way." Shuster said. Shuster said that he had to deter others from fleeing the state while they are on bond, though. "I don't want to have to incarcerate you, but I feel that it is the only thing I can do lhat is appropriate," Shuster said. Shuster said lhat he hoped Fox did not "go backwards" in his progress while in jail. He also said he hoped Fox could accept his sentence as the consequences of his "earlier foolishness." Fox absconded in 1986 while awaiting sentencing on a charge of attempted manufacturing of marijuana. He pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the dropping of a charge of possession of marijuana. Originally from Florida. Fox was camping on his grandparents* property in Hastings when he was arrested in 1986. In other recent court business: • A former Hastings man sentenced in November 1991 to five to 15 years in prison for sexually penetrating a 10-year-old boy Woman escapes injury in accident double-header No one was reported injured in this one-car accident on Mill Street Tuesday, May 25. Hastings City Police said the driver of the car. Jodi L. Weedall, 19, of Hastings, was pulling out of the Admiral gas station at around 3:47 p.m. when she lost control of her car and hit a utility pole. Witnesses told officers that Weedall was rapidly accelerating from the station when she lost control. Weedall was ticketed for careless driving. Just before the collision. Weedall was involved in another accident while driving through the Admiral parking lot. Weedall reportedly hit a car. owned by Dennis R. Allen, 31. on the front bumper. CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER — Call (616) 948-8051 ■ l.ann A Carden FLATS OF ANNUALS Pansy, marigolds, petunias, impaliens, $6.00 flat 2785 Gun Lake Rd. Two miles west of Hastings. Http Wauled $300 TO $500 WEEKLY Assemble products at home. You get paid direct. 265 Compa­ nies looking for home workers. 517-790-2734. _______________ FLEXIBLE HOURS have fun making extra money through House of Lloyd party plan. No investment. $500 sample kit. Weekly paychecks, easy job. Supplement your income with­ out leaving home. Come along, what have you got to lose? Also, booking parties with summer bonus. Call Cathy, 616-795-7133. LADY WANTED for cleaning of new home. Pine Lake, 664-5513-John.______________ MANAGER TRAINEE Imme diate opening. Full time perma­ nent work, men and women needed, company expansion. 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LOTS OF BOOKS cupboards, plow & disc, lots of clothcs-S 1. a bag. Saturday June 5lh, 9-? Off Guernsey Lake Road, Delton. YARD SALE Thur., Fri, June 3,4, 9-4, 2222 Robinwood Dr., Hastings. Advertise for the Weekend! had his sentence reinstated by Judge Shuster during a re-sentencing bearing. The Michigan Appeals Court ordered Shuster to re-sentence Villard R. Mann, 43. after Mann appealed his sentence. Mann's attorney. Sheila Robertson, argued that a sentencing recommendation made by lhe prosecutor’s office during Mann's 1991 sentencing breached a plea bargain agreement they had with Mann. Shuster said that though he was required to re-sentence Mann, in his opinion the prosecutor did stay within the plea agreement. Shuster again sentenced Mann to five to 15 yean in prison on a charge of third- degree criminal sexual conduct. Shuster said that if be could do the original sentencing over again, be would give Mann and even longer sentence than he actually received. Shuster said that he could not now increase Mann’s sentence, though, because the Appeals Court would overturn a heavier sentence. "I wish a had done the maximum (10 to 15 years) in this... because there is not any question that this not only a criminal sexual conduct third, but a criminal sexual conduct first," Shuster said. "I regret lhat I didn't do it then, 1 regret that I cannot do it now." Mann pleaded guilty in 1991 to the charge Police Beat Break-in attempt foiled by door JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars tried unsuccessfully to break into a shed on Wabascon Road sometime between May IS and May 17, Haslings troopers from the Michigan State Police said. Troopers said burglars first broke a mercury light near the shed then tried to pry a side door open. The door remained locked, however, and burglars could not enter the shed, troopers said. Nothing was reported stolen. Dog may have caused accident RUTLAND TWP. — A Hastings man was injured when be ran his car off the side of West Slate Road near Hammond Road last Thursday, Michigan Stale Police troopers from the Hastings post said. Harley E. Wriggles worth, 49, was driving southeast on Stale at about 9.-0S am. when he ran off lhe south side of the road, hit a guard rail, came back on to the road, crossed it and went off the north side of the road, down an embankment. Wrigglesworth told troopers be had swerved to avoid bitting a dog. Troopers said Wrigglesworth was taken lo Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was treated and released. Burglars steal Indian items of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in exchange for dropping two first-degree ASSYRIA TWP. — Burglars stole a collection of Indian plates and dolls when criminal sexual copduct charges. Shuster did rule that Mann had to pay restitution to the victim for any counseling they broke into a home on Huff Road lhe night of May 8. troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. The victim told troopers be left the bouse lo go to work and returned to discover he might require. Mann received 599 days lhe home bad been broken into. Troopers believe burglars got into lhe home by credit. • A former area resident who fled the state in 1986 while on bond awaiting sentencing on drug charges was sentenced to a year in jail and five years of probation. David E. Fox. 37, was also required to pay $3,000 in costs and fines and $712 in forcing open a side door. Stolen was a $35 television, a chainsaw worth $50, six porcelain Indian dolls worth more than $900 and a collection of ceramic plates valued at $1,400. restitution. Before the sentencing, Fox’s attorney, Raymond Reynolds, told the court that although Fox was a heavy marijuana user at the time of his arrest in 1986, Fox's crime was really an "abuse of self." Reynolds said Fox got scared while awaiting his sentencing and fled the state. But Fox has "picked himself up by the bootstraps" since lhat time, Reynolds said "He went back to Florida, reunited with his children, got a steady job and he’s been Woodland Twp. mobile home broken into WOODLAND TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report $4,000 worth of items were stolen from a mobile home on Pollard Road May 6. The victim's son told police bis mother had just moved into the home a few days before the items were stolen. Taken was an assortment of jewelry worth $2,660 and a stereo valued at $1,350. Woman's car hits dump truck HASTINGS — A 41-year-old Hastings woman was injured in an accident with a dump truck Wednesday. May 26. Hastings City Police report Officers said Linda L. Ruthraff was driving south on South Broadway at 5:23 p.m. when she collided with a dump truck driven by Thomas E Burrows, 27, of Grand Rapids, as be tried to make a left turn on to West Benson Street Juvenile attempts escape from Barry Probate Court A 14-year-old Hastings boy faces charges of attempted escape, malicious destruction of police property and resisting police after an attempted escape from Barry County Probate Court. Barry Couniy Sheriffs deputies said the juvenile was at the court, located al 220 W. Court St., for a disposition hearing. After lhe bearing, the teen "bolted" for an outside door while being taken to a waiting police car. said Tim McMahon, a probation official. McMahon said he caught lhe juvenile after the boy had ran through the door onto the Court Street sidewalk. McMahon grappled with the teen until deputies and Hastings City police officers could arrive on the scene to restrain lhe teen. The juvenile resisted, though, deputies said, so he was carried to a security room in lhe 56th District Court, located in the same building as lhe probate court. The teen then reportedly began to beat his head against the door to the room. Deputies decided to take the teen to an isolation cell at the Barry County Jail to prevent him from causing himself any injuries. While they were loading him into a police car. lhe juvenile struggled with deputies and kicked lhe rear passenger side door, bending lhe door frame and damaging the door handle. A police officer was placed in the back of the car with the juvenile and he was transported to lhe jail. The juvenile was later sent to the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital for observation. During the hearing, the teen had been ordered to be relumed to lhe Allegan Couniy Juvenile Facility pending his placement in a residential treatment program in Kalamazoo. The juvenile reportedly told a deputy after his escape attempt that he did not want to go back to the facility, even for a short lime. Ruthraff told lhe police she was driving south when the dump truck turned in front of her and she couldn't avoid hitting it. Burrows told officers be was in lhe lane nearest lhe center line and had started to make bis turn when be was hit on the left side by Ruthraff. Ruthruff was injured and taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. Ruthruff was also died for hazardous driving. Stereo stripped from car HASTINGS — A car stereo and speakers worth $135 were taken from a car parked on East Blain Street. Hastings police officers said. The victim told officers be was not sure when the items were taken because lhe car was parked on the street May 15 and 16. The victim said be noticed lhe items were missing when he got in lhe car lo pull it into the driveway lhe evening of May 16. Local police arrest 2 for drunk driving HASTINGS — A Grand Rapids man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of drunk driving, second offense, and transporting open intoxicants, Hastings police said. Officers said they spotted David A. Hurtado, 30, driving north on Hanover Street at about 12:15 am. Officers said they followed Hurtado and pulled him over after they saw him cross the white line lhat divides lhe two northbound lanes. Officers said they discovered 12 beer cans in Hurtado's car. Six of them were empty, and one was half full, officers said. Officers also said Hurtado smelled of alcohol. Hurtado reportedly bad a blood alcohol level of .14. A .10 is legally intoxicated. Hastings police also arrested a Lake Odessa man on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Sunday morning. Officers said they pulled over Brian M. Senters. 26. after they saw him speeding and swerving over the center line while driving east on Woodlawn near Broadway al 1:05 am. Senters reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .15. Thieves take tapes HASTINGS — Haslings police said thieves stole $500 worth of cassette tapes and a purse from a truck sometime Saturday night. The victims told police the truck was not locked during the night. The purse was recovered the next day and $6 was discovered missing from it. officers said. Grill stolen from camp site ASSYRIA TWP. — Troopers from the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings report a $ 100 grill and a gas can were stolen from property on I luff Road. The victim told police he left some camping equipment set up on his property May 14 and when he relumed lo the site four days later, he found the site bad been disturbed and the items had been taken. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-06-10.pdf 0ef32d15ea19dc9d717bd96b6170fd3b PDF Text Text HASTING' PUBLIC LIEGAM 12! S Uu- HSt HAS1.hU., M. ASObET8>3 Health care forum reveals surprise School board races are set Hastings driver has fun racing See Pages 3 and 5 See Page 2 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hi5tln9i,ru0llCL“irar 12! S. Church St. MSttnqs.Nl 4,058 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 10. 1993 VOLUME 139. NO. 14 News Briefs PDA project work started Wort oa *e Hartkjfli Dowaaowa Dovotafncoi Audtorky'a MHOttcafe ptajacl tagaa Moaday al We taaenectioa of Saac Strert aad Broadway. She coaalractioa coairactor KaMtaag-Vertagc haa reported Wat k ia aeoaaaaty tha wort to tkat dowa a aecW* of Suae Sheet coat of Broadway. Traffic caa aae a deaoar oa Apple of Ctaart aueeta. Wort oa We early part of We project wW ke coaflaed to We am aear We State aad Broadway iaaanactka. lahadly. the wort wfll achate deaaoUdoa aad roaaoval of iliraaWa aad carta, paveaaae aad oWer tana aa aarraary for coaaaacboa at prepared haprovemeai Haath* Director of Public Service, Jaff MaaaflaM aaid Wat at demtttoa it PRICE 25' Four districts to ask the question Monday Headlee override crucial for 4 schools J-Ad Graphics News Service Proposal A's defeat last week has left four area school districts with crucial questions about the Headlee Amend­ ment in next Monday's annual school elections. Voters in the Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg. Lakewood and Maple Valley school districts will be asked to override the Headlee rollback. Proposal A would have offered property tax cuts and an­ nual assessment caps in exchange tor a two-cent increase in the state sales tax. Barry County approved the proposal by nearly a 2 to 1 margin. 9.156 to 5,316. but statewide it lost by 54 to 46 per­ cent, largely because of vote totals in Wayne. Oakland and Macomb counties. So A's defeat has left most area districts scrambling to try to recapture what may become lost revenue during a budget crunch. The Headlee Amendment, passed statewide in 1978. re­ quires school districts to roll back their millage rates whenever local property assessments rise faster than the rate of inflation. For example, if property assessments in Hastings increased by an average of 10 percent over last year while the rate of in­ flation was 3 percent, the schools would be required to lower their millage rates to get to that 3 percent figure. Many school officials say this sounds reasonable, but Headlee puts education in a financial bind because of the way state aid works. They say state aid to schools goes down when local property tax revenue goes up. Therefore, if the Hastings Area School System gets a 10 percent increase in local property tax revenue, it doesn't ac­ tually get a penny more because the stale reduces its support accordingly. And if the Headlee rollback is applied, the schools wind up losing rather than gaining money. However. Headice provisions won't apply if local voters agree to let the district override the amendment and therefore levy its full authorized millage. Override approval would mean more than $1 million to the Hastings district, according to Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The current levy is 36.4657 mills. The Headlee Amend­ ment would roll back that amount by 3.16 mills to 33.30. In Maple Valley. Supt. Ozzie Parks said the district will go in the red if voters reject the override. Even if voters approve the override. Maple Valley likely will spend more than it takes in and will have to dip into the fund equity to balance the books. The Headlee Amendment would cost the district nearly $145,000 this year if it goes into effect. "Most of that amount is from the state and is badly needed if we are to maintain our programs and services," Parks said. Thomapple Kellogg Supt. Steve Garrett said the Headlee override means about $550,000 to that district. And this would come after nearly $800,000 in budgets were made quietly last year. Garrett stressed that approving the override doesn't in­ crease the millage rate, rather it allows schools to levy the same rale as it has in the past. He said the failure of Proposal A "will result in a very dif­ ficult year financially... The schools will need to have all the millage that our voters have authorized." Lakewood voters’ look at the Headlee question will be their first in the district's history. Perhaps that is because property assessments, in the wake of the previous year's property assessment freeze, increased by double-digit peicentages. much more than the 3 percent rate of inflation. If Lakewood voters turn down the override request, the schools will have to levy about a half mill less and lose more than $127,000. But Lakewood has two other propositions on the ballot. One is for a renewal of 25.35 mills for two years for general operations. The other is for a two-mill increase to fund reinstatement of support staff reductions, textbooks, buses, desks, chairs, computer hardware and software, repairs and maintenance of senool buildings and grounds. "Without the passage of all three proposals, significant cuts will have to take place." said Lakewood Supt. Steve Secor. "We (the board and school officials) are studying how they will be implemented.” Delton is the only area school district that will not ask for a millage increase or for an override of the Headlee Amend­ ment in Monday's election. The only question on the ballot there will be for renewal of 27.93 mills for general operations. There has been no word yet from Lansing on what the State Legislature might do after Proposal A’s defeat, but Gov. John Engler and four legislative leaders are meeting to try to come up with ideas. There have been reports that the state aid package this year will be the same or only slightly increased over last year. Meanwhile, local schools and others around the state are bracing for what they predict will be a dismal financial 1993-94 academic year. IflMO solcitation* back HaaWtaa Rar^CIta^Bdiii^Caria whphoae aofctaateas we talas ooadarted agaia. Carta aaid We caUa are from aoareoae ctaatav to reprrarat We Middle Aaaortadoa of Faefigtaen, taaod ia LareW*. 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The Legislative Coffees, apoaaored by We llaatrtft Am Ctaadirr of Com* ateece. are opea to We public. There wifi be ao I rfulelhi Coffee, for July aad Aufust. The aeries will reauue ■ Slumber. Right to Life meets June 15 Barry Couesy Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Jure IS. at tte Grace Wesleyan Church ia Hauinga. The public is welcome to artend. More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Joining in the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Hastings DDA project are (from Mt) Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, DDA Board members Mark Fekjpausch, Jim Brown, Deb Button and Marge Radant. and Mayor Mary Lou Gray and DDA Board Chairman Larry Kornstadt, who try their luck with jackhammers on the sidewalk Father beats difficulties to see daughter at graduation DDA project breaks ground A groundbreaking Iasi Friday morning of­ ficially began the Hastings streetscaping pro­ ject that is expected to give the city’s downtown area an attractive facelift. Officials from the city, county and Chamber of Commerce were on hand as the ceremonial first shovelsful of dirt were turned over, and in a new twist, the first area of sidewalk was riveted. Also joining the event was State Rep. Bob Bender. Larry Kornstadt. chairman of the Downtown Development Authority Board, which is overseeing and funding the $1.5 million beautification project, recognized dignitaries who attended and made brief comments. Kornstadt particularly noted the presence of DDA Board members Mark Feldpausch, Majorie Radant. Deb Button and Ron Beachnau. He noted that Friday's ceremony was the first groundbreaking for a DDA project. The previous three DDA projects were the tubing of Fall Creek, construction and renovation of four parking lots and the exten­ sion of Apple Street west from downtown to Industrial Park Drive. The three previous projects’ costs combined was about the same as what this latest one will be. Kornstadt also mentioned the help of downtown merchants, "without whom there wouldn't be a downtown. There is a lot of ex­ citement. a lot of things happening downtown." He added that he and many others are proud of Hastings' designation as one of the best 100 small communities in which to live in the U.S. and that he'd like to think that part of the reason for the honor is the results of things like what the DDA is doing. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the project will be particularly noteworthy during and after it is being worked on * ‘because of its visibility and its contribution to the downtown." M.C. Smith & Associates of Grand Rapids is the contractor. by Sbaroa B. MBee Staff Writer It's not every day that ■ parent has an automatic first class seal at a daughter's Hastings schools to 'wait and see* graduation, but it was either come on a guemy or stay confined to his bed at Pennock Hospital for Pat Feldhusen of Hastings Feldhusen. a Michigan Bell employee, was injured on the job when he fell from a ladder the Tuesday before graduation, crushing his right heel and eventually landing him in the hospital. Not missing his daughter s graduation from Hastings High School was a priority for both Pai and his wife. Kathy. And. thanks lo lhe Lansing Mercy/Haslings Ambulance staff, he was able to be on hand at the Hastings High School gymnasium Friday night to witness this important mile stone in his daughter's life. J-Ad Graphics News Service With the defeat of Proposal A. the Hastings Area School System is doing what the majority of Michigan in-formula schools Pat Feldhusen went the 'extra mile' to attend his daughter's graduation at Hastings High School. Friday, June 4. when he arrived by Mercy Ambulance Service are doing. Waiting. The officials have to wait and see if the voters will approve an override of the Headlee Amendment on Monday, June 14. Also, there has been no state aid package received from lhe state, which gives schools the information on what funds they will See WAIT, continued on page 12 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10, 1993 First Friday crowd backs Canadian 'single payer* health plan by David T. Young Editor An aide to U.S. Senator Ikmald Riegle got a surprise al last week's First Friday Forum - News Briefs Ray Wieland wins 'Red Rose1 Ray Wieland of Hastings is this year's winner of the Hastings Rotary Club’s Red Rose Citation Wieland joined the Hastings club in 1952 and has served as treasurer for 40 years. He joined the Felpausch Food Center chain in 1955 and retired as vice president of finance after 30 years He also has served on the Welcome Comers School Board, served 25 years on the board of directors for Hastings Savings & Loan and was chairman, has been with Hope Church of the Brethren, where he has been treasurer and Sunday School teacher and is chairman of the Ministerial Commission. He has worked with fellow church members to help victims of disasters in the Southeast, has been affiliated with Habitat for Humanity and is in his se­ cond term as a trustee on the Manchester College Board Also locally, he is treasurer of the Hastings Investment Club, handles finances for four people confined to nur­ sing homes and provides transportation for the Department of Social Services. 'Dinner-Out* will be Friday The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will sponsor a “Dinner-Out” event at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Hastings Country Club. The event will include a meal and a speaker. Jeff Arnett, who will share ideas -bout gaining greater achievement through the secrets of balanced living. Arnett, a resident of Hastings and pastor of the Word of Faith Fellowship Church, will talk about “Living Life Fully in Stressed-Filled Times." The cost to chamber members will be $15 per person. $17 per person for non­ members. The chamber's address is 118 E. Court St., phone 945-2454. Local Club gives two scholarships The General Federation of Women s Clubs-Hastings has awarded scholar­ ships to Jill Townsend of Middleville and Josh Robinson of Hastings. Townsend won a $500 nursing scholarship to Grand Valley and Robin­ son received a $1,635 art scholarship to the Interlochen Arts Academy this summer Women's Club Scholarship Chair­ woman Jean Jongbloed said the scholar­ ships were awarded on the basis of com­ petition in applications from ail over Michigan. Community sales set in Woodland Woodland will have its community sidewalk, garage and yard sales from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday. June 12. Several organizations and businesses in the village have goods on the sidewalk from I to 5 p.m and the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve hot dogs and drinks. The Woodland Township Library also will sell books. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. June 14. at the Bernard Museum in Delton. The meeting will be held inside the 1873 schoolhouse on the museum grounds. The program will be an “Antique Bot­ tle and Patent Medicine Show by Ernie Lawson and Jack Short. Officers for 1993 also will be elected. The public is invited. For more infor­ mation. call 623-8732. Community sale slated in Nashville Nashville's village-wide garage sale is planned for Saturday. June 19. The Nashville Chamber of Commerce again is sponsoring the event. Households that want to have yard sales at the same time need not sign up nor pay fees. People arc being asked to display their own signs in prominent locations. Putnam Library also will have a book, bake and white elephant sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m support for the Canadian system of health care. A majority of those in attendance al the program responded affirmatively when Brad COA Senior Expo slated for Friday The Senior Expo is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at lhe Commission on Aging. 120 Nonh Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Speakers will offer short programs on a variety of topics, from nutrition to fin­ ding the hottest or coolest vacation spots. There also will be a humorous skit on how to talk with the doctor, a program on appreciating antiques and a line danc­ ing demonstration. Coffee and treats will be served for a break time and there will be a salad buf­ fet for lunch. There will be a suggested donation of $2 per person al the door to cover the costs of the luncheon and program For more information, call the Com­ mission on Aging at 948-4856. Old-time music slated at Arby's An evening of old-time musical selec­ tions will be presented at 6:30 tonight at lhe Musicians Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. Featured will be the Washtub Band and Pete Dull's Old Timers. The Washtub Band has included the trip of Clyde and Rosie Kuempel and Fem Tischer. use banjo, percussion and washtub. with occasional keyboard ac­ companiment from Elsie Sage and Don Reid. The Old Timers, with Dull. Joe An­ drews. Lloyd Peck and Doris Peck, play fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo. Seating is available on a first-come, first served basis. Lakewood band on 10-day trip Sixty-three members of lhe Lakewood High Schoo! hand. 34 parents and chaperones and Dave Pugh, band direc­ tor. left this week for a lour of Germany. France and the Netherlands. The students earned money for the 10-day trip themselves. The group is scheduled to arrive today in Frankfurt. Germany. They will visit Muenster. Amsterdam. Grootegast. Harkema. Bonn, the Rhine River and Heidelberg. The band will perform in concert and will observe a show band concert. On one stop, they take part in a con­ cert arranged by Rolf Gasteiger. father of former Lakewood foreign exchange student Chris Gasteiger. First City Band concert June 16 The Hastings City Band will begin its summer season with a concert at Fish Hatchery Park at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. June 16. Other concerts will be June 30 and Ju­ ly 7. 13 and 21. There also will be a City Band performance on the evening of Aug. 27 during Summerfest. Area adults and high school students who can play a musical instrument and are able to commit to most of the rehear­ sals and concerts are invited to become members of the band. Rehearsals are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. June 15 and 29 and July 6. 13 and 19. Another rehearsal will be held at an undertermined date in August. For more information, call director Joseph LaJoye at 948-4409 at the high school or 945-9766. Miller asked for a show of hands for who like the "single-payer" plan like Canada has now. Miller, Riegle's regional representative in Grand Rapids, appeared Friday in I lastings to talk about what kinds of things are being done now to examine and try to solve America's health care problems. Health care in the U.S. is becoming loo costly, and about 37 million Americans, many of them children, do not have it because they cannot afford ft. But as he described several things that are being considered by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton's special task force, the single payer idea got plenty of attention. He will take some of that information to Riegle. who is chairman of the U.S. Senate's Finance Subcommittee on Health Care for Families and lhe Uninsured. Dr. Vera Morkovin. a physician who served on Barry County s Department of Social Services Board, said Canada's system is being praised by doctors and patients alike. She added that she believes lhe idea should be looked al seriously. "A majority of residents want to keep choice," Miller responded. "There is the fear (under the single payer plan) that they will be required to go to only a certain physician." Morkovin replied that people under Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans don't have a lol of choices, either. Miller said he isn't against a single payer plan, in fact there arc a lot of things he likes about it. One man in the audience said he spent a lot of lime in Canada, and everyone he talked to about the health care system there was "well satisfied. Ail you have to do is have a card, it's so simple. I'm 100 percent for the Canadian plan." Carl Mellvain, president of lhe Michigan Farmers Union, said. "Canada has more doctors and people sec them more often than in lhe U.S., yet they cost one-third less." Robert Dwyer, former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman, said. "People who have seriously looked at this program agree that the single payer plan makes sense." Miller said. "We may end up eventually with a single payer system." which essentially would create a national health care package and would draw government into lhe medical business. He added, "The last administrations (of Presidents Reagan and Bush) said they wanted to get government off your back. This new (Clinton) administration wants to make government work for the people." Miller started the forum by showing a videotape about Riegle and lhe health care problems that face America. Included were comments from Mcllvain and Barry Democratic Party Chairman James Pino. Riegle said in the video that one of the biggest probelms with the current health care system is that those who have it must pay for those who don't. But Riegle predicted a breakthrough soon because new President Bill Clinton has made it a priority. He said the lop three goals of the special task force i« to make health care less costly, reduce unnecessary costs and make it available to everyone. One woman in the audience said, "What we need is a rollback. We can't afford what we have now." Miller said the special panel is drawing on public opinion and presentations from specialists and experts. Though its findings and recommendations haven't yet been made public, Miller noted Gospel Gangsta, a gospel rap group from Los Angeles, will be part of a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday. June 14. at the First Presbyterian Church’s Leason-Sharpe Hall. 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. Opening the evening will be the Linear Action Band from Hastings, with Luie Bradley. Matt Schulz. Don Cheeseman and Ed Englenh. Gospel Gangsta is on a brief tour from the West Coast, with stops in Chicago. Grand Rapids and Hastings. Admission to the concert will be $5. Profits will go to toward the cost of a mission trip in July to the Upper Penin­ sula for the First Presbyterian Youth Group. Lakewood Habitat is incorporated The Lakewood Habitat for Humanity has received incorporation papers and will elect a board of directors at a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Thursday. June 17. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church Habitat is a Christian organization dedicated to building decent, affordable housing for low-income people. The recipients also put in “sweat equity” in­ to the house by joining Habitat volunteers in the work. All interested people are invited to the meeting June 17. that it already has received criticism from the American Medical Association, which charges that the panel is meeting in secret and isn't letting lhe AMA in on the deliberations. But Miller said, "You can't have 1,000 people in a room and have it be a secret." He said what is really going on is that the panel is not listening heavily to lobbyists. He said the insurance industry charges that the task force is targeting insurance for extinction, which Miller called "an extreme exaggeration." Miller said it is important that lhe task force come up with a solid plan quickly. "We want this (health care reform) to happen in 1993 because it's an issue that can be debated to death while some people are going to their deaths," he said. Miller said Hillary Clinton "is for standardization and simplification. She wants to make it a user friendly form." He said that regardless of what lhe panel decides, people can expect temporary price controls. "We don't want to have a five-year plan and then have drug companies hike prices because they fear regulation in the future," accept money from the health care lobby can help create meaningful reform. Miller said that just because a lawmaker accepts contributions from medical political action committees, "It doesn't necessarily mean the candidate is bought by that industry. As long as it's legal, these industries are going to do it." Miller said be agrees with Congressman Paul Henry, a Republican, who said that even if you take every dollar out of the campaign system, someone still will have influence on the government "It's too easy to say your Congress is bought or your president is in someone's pocket," be said, but he added that according to his 20-plus years of dealing with the political system, "There are more people in office willing to stand up against it (being bought by PACs and special interests) than lap up a few more dollars." Miller said Riegle became more personally interested in the health care issue last year before his father died. He said the senator one day noticed that nurses routinely changed an IV bag containing an orange substance before not even a third of it had been used. When he be said. Barry County Commissioner Marge Radant said she believes that self-funded asked why. he was told that the substance had to be changed daily and the manufacturer made only one size of container. The one container cost $900. programs should be considered, too. However. Miller said those programs don't allow enough for consumer rights and Dr. Morkovin said such plans tend to Miller said what is needed is common sense ways of dealing with these problems. "Our best hope is to start capping costs or dragging them to a halt." be said. "It would provide only minimal coverage. Miller said, "One of lhe things that should come out of this (task force deliberations) is be ideal to bring the costs down." The Lunch and Leant series, held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings on the first Friday of every month, is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. more flexibility." One questioner asked how politicians who Preliminary injunction issued against Skydive Hastings by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Gospel rap group to visit Hastings Brad Miller, regional representative for U.S. Senator Don Riegle’s office, talked about critical issues in health care at last week's First Friday forum in Hastings. A preliminary injunction prohibiting Skydive Hastings from using the Hasting City/Barry County Airport for skydiving was issued Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court by Judge Richard M. Shuster. The injunction prohibits Skydive Hastings from conducting skydiving activities at the airport until the settlement of the lawsuit against the company for operating without a minumum of $250,000 in liability insurance for the skydiving operation. The Airport Commission is made up of representatives from the City of Hastings. Barry County Board of Commissioners and the private sector. Skydive Hastings is owned by Richard Smith. Barry County Prosector Dale Crowley said the position taken by the commission is that Skydive Hastings is engaged in a commercial operation teaching people how to parachute from planes, and there is an inherent risk in lhe activity. "We want to be sure they have some financial backing for that undertaking," he said Forbidding Skydive Hastings to use the airport for parachuting or skydiving does not mean they have to stop jumping. Crowley said "They can still do it; but not on airport properly," he said. A temporary restraining order, requested by lhe Airport Commission in L e middle of May, first halted skydiving and parachuting at lhe airport because of lhe concerns about liability. Crowley said that contrary to an article in the May 27 Banner. Smith had not filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Commission in Federal District Court in Grand Rapids. "The commission filed its lawsuit in Barry County Circuit Court seeking to enjoin defendants from violating commission regulations and skydiving at the airport without permission. The defendants attempted to move the commission's lawsuit from Barry County Circuit Court to Federal Court in Grand Rapids under a federal law which permits defendants to move lawsuits involving federal questions from state court to federal court." Crowley said. "The commission believed this action by lhe defendants was improper and Federal District Judge Robert Holmes Bell agreed. Judge Bell sent the commission's lawsuit back to Barry County Circuit Court and wrote in his opinion: The instant action was removed improvidently and without jurisdiction,'" Crowley said. "What the commission is seeking to do is to prohibit a commercial profit making business from being operated on the commission's property without complying with the commission's lawful regulations requiring maintenance of a minimum amount of liability insurance," he added. Smith founded Skydive Hastings in 1987. County seeks housing grant by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County may be entitled to receive a $300,000 grant for a county-wide housing rehabilitation program to benefit residents with low and moderate incomes. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday took the first step to apply for the grant by agreeing to submit an application to the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority for $300,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds. The grant would involve a four-part program, if received. Some of lhe possibilities are for eligible citizens to obtain direct grants for up to $15,000 for home improvements, emergency grants for new furnaces or roofs; MSHDA loans with interest rates ranging from I to 9 percent, depending upon income; and low interest loans with grant money. Cheryl Barth, who has been administering a housing rehab program in Nashville and Castleton Township, would be writing lhe county's grant application and administering the proposed program, said Commissioner Robert Wenger, who chairs the County Development Committee. The county needs to take about eight different steps 'o be able to extend a county­ wide rehab program, according to County Coordinator Judith Peterson. Those steps include contacting the Department of Commerce to let officials know that lhe county will submit a letter of intent to apply for lhe funds: adopting a resolution regarding the notice of intent by July 1; adopting a community development plan; holding a public hearing in August about the application for funds; adopting a fair housing ordinance; adopting a civil rights resolution; establishing a Housing Advisory Committee (which will probably be the County Board's County Development Committee); and setting up a special revenue fund and adopting a budget for it. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 — Page 3 TK School Board seat sought by three candidates by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer When voters in the Thomapple Kellogg School District go to lhe polls Monday. June 14, there will be three school board can didates to choose from. Mike Andrusiak. Bill Johnson and incumbent Wendy Romph. The three candidates discussed their views on several issues the TK district will face in the upcoming year Andrusiak said he felt the biggest concern al TK was the language arts program which needed to integrate phonics in reading and teach students how to use the English language as the foundation for learning He also said there is a need for the board to seek more opinions from parents in the district in order to deal with parental concerns and get them involved in the education of their kids Andrusiak said he secs the role of a school board member as dealing with anything that directly relates to education. Though he has not been involved in school finances, he does believe there is a need to look closely at where lhe money is being allocated. Andrusiak was not supportive of Proposal A. But he feels that the board will have to decide carefully where cuts may be made He doesn't believe in the "pay for play" concept in athletics. But Andrusiak did say that coaches might want to consider coaching without additional compensation Another function of lhe board, according to Andrusiak. is to work closely with the superintendant and administrators to constant­ ly improve community-school district relationships. Though he has not followed recent school board-superintendant relations. Andrusiak said. "I feel that the superintendant should be carrying out directives from lhe board People that I have talked to don't feel that Mr. (Steve) Garrett is doing enough PR " He noted that there seemed to be a lot of misleading information available "A school board member needs to be a steward of the people that works to improve lhe quality of education within the district. " Andrusiak is a mechanical designer for Sieelcase. He and his wife, live in Middleville with their ihrcc children (two of them arc in elementary school.) Bill Johnson pinpointed finances as the big­ gest problem being faced by the TK School District along with many other districts in Michigan. With lhe defeat of Proposal A. which Johnson supported, he said he knows the challenge of coming up with a balanced budget is facing the board He added, however, that personally he feels that additional income tax to provide school financing is a better alternative. Regardless. Johnson is encouraging district voters to override the Headlee Amendment June 14. by voting "yes." "This is crucial to the school district because it will provide over S55O.OOO for Thomapple Kellogg schools without addi­ tional taxing of property owners." he explained. Even so. there will need to be cuts to balance the budget. Johnson suggested that the district check into the cost of busing to sec if single runs would reduce costs. TK schools now operate on double runs that were introduced because of the bus garage fire in 1991 Another area to consider would be class sizes, he suggests. But. that is a contract issue with teachers and there is one more year left on the current one Johnson is adamant about not cutting too deeply into enrichment programs and extra­ curricular activities. "Education isn't just the three R's.” he said. "In my experience in the Barry County Shemff department, teaching kids of all ages about things like boating safety. I see a number of them who hated school before they got involved in sports or band. "I think that as a school board, this can't be ignored." he continued. "These kids have needs, too." Johnson said he feels Liat the gifted pro­ grams and foreign language programs are weak in the district. Another role necessary on the board is that of hiring the superintendant and administrators Johnson sees the role of the superintendant as that of a business manager who is fiscally sound and aware of needs within the district "The superintendant needs to be able to relate well to the administrators, and they in turn with their staffs. I feel that Mr Garrett is doing a good job.” he added. The question about prayer in school and in activities has become a widely debated issue. Johnson is not opposed to prayer in the schools and says that it is up to the individuals "This is just not a very, diverse religious area. I don’t think that prayer would be offen­ sive to most of those in the schools." In his estimation, the teacher^ in the TK schools arc paid fair wages. "Many people who think teachers are over­ paid need to realize that not everybody can teach." he said. “It takes someone special to be a g«xxl teacher and they have to be continually up­ dating their education." he said. Johnson said he understands that being a school board member is not an easy job. especially in light of current financial situations. But his experiences have already given him an inside look at how education operates and he feels he is up to Lie challenge. Johnson has been with the county sheriff department since 1988 He has also been a teacher He and his wife. Michele have three sons, all who attend TK schools Wendy Romph. who is seeking her second school board term, was not happy that Pro­ posal A failed "I know of a lot of other sctuxil districts that are in worse shape than we arc. ' she said Romph said she feels that the board will need to pnonti/e spending and continue with plans in regard to curriculum, the area she sees as the No I challenge facing TK schools. She also stresses the importance of passing the Headlee override "The district has already revamped the ma«h program I think we need to move full steam ahead on revisions of language arts." Romph explained. She feels that budget problems will be able to be worked out Romph said the board needs to set district policy and hire people in administrative areas that arc capable of carry ing out those policies and directives. Romph is one of three school board members who opposed (he renewal of the Superintendant Steve Garrett's contract for lhe upcoming school year. The board did vote lo give Garrett a oneyear contract with a salary freeze. The board planned to continue to evaluate his performance. "We haven't evaluated him in the area much yet.” Romph said. "It is the school board's dutv to hire administrators and do it well "Sometimes personalities arc just not fit for the position." Romph said she feels that some issues fac­ ing education today are blown out of propor­ tion like the issue of prayer in school. "1 really don't see why everyone is making it into a big issue." she said. "It would be better if the Legislature would pul more lime into schcxil financing." Romph is currents employed at a Hastings* law firm as a legal system She is seeking her second term on the school board. Her two sons attend TK schools. She has been Vice President of the TK School Board this past year. She has also serv­ ed as Secretary and is on several sub­ committees of the board Mike Andrusak (Thomapple Kellogg) BUI Johnson (Thomapple Kellogg) David Tuckey (Maple Valley) Robert Mansfield (Maple Valley) David Lindberg (Lakewood) Dennis Smith (Lakewood) Duane Schantz (Maple Valley) Three candidates seek two Maple Valley Board seats by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Maple Valley School district voters next Monday will pick two school board members from a field of three candidates. With the failure last Wednesday of Proposal A. voters also will be asked to allow the school to levy lhe maximum authorized millage allowed. Voters choose two school board members from three candidates to fill two four-ycar terms. David Tuckey, now serving as a trustee on lhe board, will be challenged by Duane Schantz and Robert Mansfield. Board president Carroll Wolff, whose term expires at the end of June, decided not to seek re­ election. Balloting will be at Kellogg School in Nashville and Maplewood in Vermontville from 7 a m. to 8 p.m. Following are profiles on each candidate: David Tuckey, has lived in Vermontville for 22 years. He is a quality control inspector for Oldsmobile in Lansing. His wife is a teacher in the Maple Valley school district. They have three sons who are past graduates of Maple Valley and one who is attending eighth grade at Maple Valley. Tuckey says that he feels that because of his children, he has a vested interest in the local schools. “I am pro-education,” he said. “I got involved with the school board through being a part of the school improvement team. I would like to continue on the board and hope to encourage other community members to become part of the school’s future.” Tuckey said that he feels that more than one problem will be facing Maple Valley in the future. "Our biggest challenge is to get everyone to pass the MEAP tests so that they can receive state-sponsored diplomas,” he said. “1 also think that lhe classrooms are crowded and that it’s time to add regular classrooms and get rid of the portables." Tuckey also said that school financing will present problems ahead because of less slate and local aid. “I think that financing should be taken off property ownership and that a sales tax increase should be used instead,” he said. When asked if he thought public school teachers were overpaid and underworked, or lhe other way around. Tuckey replied. "I think that Maple Valley teachers are underpaid, but they aren’t overworked. But they do work much more hours than most people are aware of." Tuckey said that he did not believe in firing teachers if they went on strike. *T don't think there would be enough time lo find and interview that many teachers to replace fired ones." he said. “Also. I feel a loyalty to the teachers the way that I would expect them to feel loyalty to the school." Tuckey said that he would probably be in favor of any proposed year-round school sessions with short breaks al Christmas, spring and summer. When asked if school libraries should include books that contain questionable language or adult situations. he replied. 'The library should be lhe center of learning and lhe most receptive part of the school system. 1 think that very few kx>ks should be limited, but I am not in favor of pornographic material 1 would not eliminate any of the classics because of language.” Tuckey said that he was in favor of teaching sex education in lhe schools. “Sex education should be taught because we would be failing students in not giving them the information needed to make intelligent decisions regarding their well being." Tuckey also spoke out about whether or not schools should gel back to the basics of emphasizing reading, writing and arithmetic. "I think that we should move forward to today’s basics with new teaching methods such as hands-on concepts, and work lo meet the needs of technology and make sure that our students are able to meet the needs of future employees.” Duane Shantz, is a life-long resident of Vermontville and the owner of the family­ run Shantz Dairy Farm. He is a Maple Valley graduate and was active in school sports programs. He and his wife, Lesley, have four children in Maple Valley schools. Schantz says that he wanted to run for a posit ion on the board in order to play a pan in making Maple Valley a better school. ”1 want to be in a position where I can see what areas should be improved or changed for the best interests of the school.” Shantz sees school financing, lack of classroom space and a need for school curriculum to be more competitive with other districts as Maple Valley’s biggest challenges. When asked w hether or not he would be in favor of firing teachers that went on strike, he said. “All issues would have to be taken into consideration before I could decide whether or not to fire striking teachers such as the duration of the strike and whether or not I felt contracts could be settled.” In reference to whether or not teachers arc underpaid and overworked or the other way around. Shantz said, “I would support teacher’s salaries as long as the funding was there to pay them and that it was financially healthy fix the school system.” He said that he would like to sec more information on any proposed year-round school sessions^uch as how it would be funded. “I think that it would be good for students because they would be better off without avoiding long breaks in education.” He said that he was not in favor of allowing books in the school libraries that contained questionable material or adult situations, but spoke out in favor of sex education. “I am in favor of sex education in the schools because I believe that children should receive lhe proper information instead of the wrong information." Schanz also slated that he believed that schools should get back to the basics of leaching and emphasizing reading, writing and arithmetic. Robert president Mansfield, is the owner­ of Citizens Elevator in Vermontville. He has owned the business for five years and has been a Vermontville resident for three years He is a previous resident of Potterville. He says that he has definite interest in the school system. “1 have a vested interest in the education of the children in our community." he said. "I have three children in local schools and hire children educated here." Mansfield has a bachelor s degree in agronomy, a scientific crop production degree from Penn Stale University and has 52 credits toward a master of business administration degree al Michigan Stale University. Mansfield said that his business background would help him be a good choice for a school board member. “I feel that my education and training lo run a business help me to understand finances, budgets, contracts, etc. Tbis experience would help out should I be elected to a position on the school board.” lie sees Maple Valley's biggest problems as school financing and lhe need for students to learn skills needed in lhe next decade, such as computer training. “The bottom line on school financing is that we all pay for education and every citizen should have a pan because everyone benefits from education through baving a better society." In reference to teacher's salaries. Mansfield said that each teacher must be evaluated as an individual and that he didn't know if be could determine if one or another was being paid what they were worth. As for firing striking teachers, he said. “I don't know that either a strike or firing teachers would be in the best interests of lhe school system." He offered no opinion on year-round school sessions, but said that he would like to see more information on its cost and benefits. Mansfield spoke out against banning books from school libraries that contained questionable language or adult situations. “I feel that pornography has no place in school libraries, but literature does." he said. “If we start banning books, where do we start or stop?" He says that he is in favor of sex education in the schools. “I believe that health education should be taught in schools, and that it includes sex education. Students should be taught the risks of poor health habits." As to the question on getting back to lhe basics. Mansfield said that all students should graduate with the ability lo read, write and do math at a level where they can function in today's society. While the olher candidates offered no comment. Mansfield spoke out on the issue of prayer al public sponsored events such as commencements. “As ic-.tg as it doesn't impose on anyone and no one is forced to participate, then those who want it shouldn't be deprived of it." he said. “I would like to see a constitutional amendment that would support this if if went through the proper channels." Two running unopposed for Lakewood School board seats by Sharon B. MiDer Staff Writer What began as a three-man race for two board seats has narrowed to two candidates for two positions after Eduard Markwart, a 9-1/2 year veteran of the board, announced his withdrawal from the election, set for Monday. David Lindberg of South Harwood Road. Lake Odessa, and Dennis Smith of Bayne Road, Woodland, will be lhe two choices on the ballot, with no visible signs yet of any competition from write-in candidates. Both men are looking at serving on the board for the first lime. Lindberg, who attended Michigan Technological University and Michigan Stale University, is a veteran of lhe U.S. Army and has formed a farming partnership with his parents. His wife. Carolyn, works as a dental receptionist. They have two children, Mariah. 14, in junior high and Manda. 11. a student in I-ast Elementary. Offering his reasons for running for the board. Lindberg says that the education offered to his daughter to prepare her for high school was less than he expected. He said he is concerned about the standards not communicated to junior high students and the loss of focus on a well-planned, basic academic education. A supporter of the defeated Proposal A, Lindberg has reserved support of a new middle school building until details arc released. He says he has opposed the three previous bond issues, staling he has made trips to school to discuss curriculum, textbooks and teaching methods, but has never driven to the junior high to complain about the building. "I feel my daughters would receive greater benefits if those dollars contributed to family living expenses," says Lindberg. As a past two-year member of the PCA of mid-Michigan Board of Directors, (the Production Credit Association Board for Farm Credit Services) he says he feels he understands the time commitment required to serve on the school board in terms of preparation. He has attended a number of school board meetings and is aware of many of the issues that will require board decisions in the months, ahead. Smith, an automotive technology instructor at the Heartlands Institute of See LAKEWOOD cong. page 5 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 (□©nmnmiuiimflcaitomo <>»from What does it mean to ‘polish your worth?1 Congressman Nick Smith To The Editor: To the Class of '93: This column is dedicated to the members of the graduating class of 1993. I'd like to offer some thoughts on two con­ cepts that are familiar lo all of us. but their importance in our public life is too often underestimated The first is the concept of Civility The second is the concept of Community Civility means every one of us treating each other with respect in our public as well as private lives. By this standard, civility has been on the decline, and I find that troubling. In a democracy, there is a fundamental need for mutual respect. There is need for formal, public recognition of the ultimate dignity of th<»sc with whom we disagree — in a word, a need for civility. Too often, anger and rudeness have replac­ ed reason and kindness as our reigning public ideal. To some Americans, anger seems to be a ligitimizmg factor, allowing them to treat opponents with disrespect and suspicion. We have to regain a sense of civility which is the public embodiment of the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The second concept that I think is vital to our public life is the need for community. We are fold over and over again that so many of our problems are national or global in scope and need big government solutions. But helping our local community is a way of tak­ ing on responsibilities government cannot and should not attempt to do The best kind of na­ tional service you can give is one in which you strengthen your family and your community Some do this by joining associations, volun­ tary groups, religious and philanthropic organization. That is a great American idea that goes back lo the beginning of the Republic. Men and women, singly or as pans of larger families, living their lives in decency and love, working hard, building homes, quietly tending to their duties, are the very cornerstone of community life — and of true national greatness. I believe many people take for granted the work most folks do. day in day out. without complaint, and without public recognition. The real heroes of this country are the people who take responsibility for themselves, for their family and their community They work. They pay the taxes that fund our social pro­ grams. They fry their best to live up to the values they cherish. This dedication benefits the public as much as any government program. The practice of civility means that we recognize those capacities and talents in others and pay them the respect they deserve. The idea of community means that we are willing to work with our neighbors to create an environment in which our talents can fiourish. This is not a bad way to live our lives. It is not a bad way to serve our country. And it is not a bad way to finish God's work. Congratulations to the graduates of 1993. As I was rounding up the silver serving pieces to be used at a recent graduation open house. 1 reminisced as I polished each piece Mama taught me much, even though I did not realize it al the tune. Each day would br­ ing a different task, a»<l I especially remember the days she would say. "Today we will ‘polish our worth."' It amounted to rounding up all the silver pieces and even all the knives, forks and spoons, as they were silver plated and needed to be polished regularly. Getting all the paraphernalia to do the task. Mama set me to it. Each fork needed to be touched, even between the tines, and the spoons had that little ridge in the back, and alas, the patterns needed to be rubbed around each little flower and petal. Mother had a special soft brush for extra hard places such as that. I said one day. * ‘Why don't we use my hard old toothbrush and I use this one for my teeth?" "Oh. my. No!" she said. "It would scratch the silver.” But. I thought, much better the silver than my gums! It was that day I learned that this silver was of more worth than my gums! After rubbing and cleaning of so softly, then washing, rinsing and drying with the softest of the linen towels. I had "polished our worth." One day I asked her. "Mama. Why do you call this 'polishing our worth?’” (Of course you must remember this was during the Great (great?) Depression.) She replied. "You never know when we may need lo sell some of these pieces for What can we tell our children? To The Editor: We all should "Pause for the Pledge" To The Editor: At 7 p.m Monday. June 14. people across the United States are being asked to slop for a moment to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Flag Day cames more meaning this year because it is the 200<h anniversary of Flag House There. Mary Pickersgill made the Star-Spangled Banner, which flew over Fort McHenry during lhe War of 1812. The sight of that flag inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the words now familiar to all Americans as the National Anthem. The "Pause for the Pledge." sponsored by the National Flag Day Foundation, com­ memorates the flag and the democratic prin­ cipals on which the United States was bound­ ed. That pledge begins with the words. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands. " It could have ended there, but it doesn't. On June 14. 1954. the impor­ tant words, "under God." were added to the original pledge. So. the pledge continues "one nation, under God. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Not only is it a pledge of allegiance to flag and country, but those words spell out the principles that help make America what it is. a God-fearing nation with liberty of belief and justice to guard those beliefs — for all. Some years ago. I was explaining the mean­ ing and the background of our national an­ them. "The Star-Spangled Banner," to my 8-year-old son. We were sitting at the piano together with the anthem in front of us, and as I explained verse by verse. I felt a deep pride in our country well up in my heart! I was so moved by lhe great effort made by our forefathers and lhe price they paid for our freedom, mixed with my own joy over the privilege of living in this free country, that tears filled my eyes, and I played and sang that song with more understanding and feeling than I ever had before. 1 wish to be a good citizen as well as a good Christian. As an Adventist, I appreciate living in a country that recognizes God. I am deeply grateful to God for His providence, and 1 am indeed thankful to be an American! May we all speak the words of our Pledge of Allegiance with understanding on June 14. Claire Mattson Seventh-Day Adventist Church Hastings To The Editor: HashngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, A Ovtsion ot J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Bmadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba Presxlenl Stephen Jacobe Treasurer Inc. Letter compromises Banner's integrity To The Editor: The letter from Stephen E. Lawrence in your June 3 edition confirmed my suspicions that anyone, including convicted murderers, social misfits and just plain ol’ goofballs, can get their name in pnnt simply by dropping you a line. > Mr. Lawrence's apparent posturing in ad­ vance of his wife's trial as an accessory to his father's murder raises further questions about your journalistic integrity. It seems to me that, for the sake of accuracy , you would have at least printed his letter under the heading. "Unpaid Political Advertising." Harry W. Boesch Dowling Not all support racism, bullying To The Editor: Let's cut liability, start having fun Well, the Airport Commission is trying to ban skydiving at the airport.. The reason is lack of liability insurance. I guess I shouldn't be surprised every time something I enjoy gets banned because of liability problems, but it does make we wonder When climbing to altitude. I've often notic­ ed an abandoned go-kart track near the air­ port Rumor has it that they shut down because of insurance problems. Now skydiving. Ever noticed that fireworks displays are getting harder to find on the Fourth of July? Liability insurance again. What next? There aren't many manufac­ turers who make football helmets any more. Too risky. For that matter, there aren't many manufac­ turers left in this country that make anything Pertaining to Proposal A: It is sad when we as a people, no longer can seemingly make a difference in the future of our children. What do you say as a parent, when your child looks with concern and says: Will they close school?" "Will they shorten school days?" “Will we lose band and sports?" "Who will teach us?" "I want to learn!" One of many concerned parents Julie Jarvis Hastings any more. Too risky Hey, America, it’s got to stop somewhere, and I'd prefer that it stop before I lose my favorite place to pursue my favorite sport. I've also wondered what exactly caused the Airport Commission, after six years of problem-free operations, to decide that something was wrong. If it ain't broke, don’t fix it. I've always said, but then I'm not on the Airport Commission I invite the Airport Commission members to come out and try a jump or two before they decide we're a threat to public safety. Let's cut the liability nonsense and start having some fun again. David Hill Lansing We find that racism has reared its very ugly head in lhe Podunk Lake community This letter is to assert that not all of us feel the same way. and to apologize to those who have been hurt. It is time that we realized that it is not color or sex that makes the difference between people, but rather their characters. From one who is for equal opportunities and treatment for all. and abhors racism and bullying. Anne Meade Hastings CORRECTION: Last week's Court News in the Banner reported Herbert M. Blain had been denied HYTA status. The status was actually denied for Matthew J. Blain. Public Opinion^ Letters shoes or such, and we want to have them ready if need be. Some of these are worth something and they are good insurance." So I would go about the task of "polishing our worth." As I was polishing today. I thought, "what am I doing to ‘polish my worth' in (his life?" Then I said a prayer: "Lord, may I ‘polish my worth' for you. May I clean out all the lit­ tle crevices and around all the curves. May (here not be any dark places left unclean before you. Clean out between each shallow thought or action. May 1 respond to the touch of the soft brush of cleansing and not need the harsher one Prepare me on this earth for the beautiful home in heaven you have prepared for me. Christ alone is the only one worthy! But may I ‘polish my worth’ for Thee! Amen." Dorothy Kelsey Hastings Skydive victim of misconception To The Editor I would like to talk briefly about some of the misconceptions concerning skydiving, and the recent actions taken by the Hastings City/Barry County Airport Commission resulting in halt of skydiving operations al Skydive Hastings. As a licensed sky diver and skydiving in­ structor. I feel that the public has received a great deal of very negative publicity. The news, and television programs dealing with news events only show the negative aspects of lhe sport. The only thing the public secs are the accidents involving skydiving. That, in turn, makes all skydivers look like a bunch of lunatics who have a death wish, and that the jump aircraft used is one step away from the scrap yard. Skydivers arc not daredevils, but everyday people. Instead of going lo the beach to play volleyball on weekends, we put on parachutes and leap from an airplane. We at Skydive Hastings practice safety in all of our jumps. All jumps, student and experienced, are rehearsed on the ground before being tried in the air. If conditions are not right for lhe jump, then it is cancelled. All of us feel that no skydive is so important that it can not be postponed until a later time. The Airport Commission recently has put a halt to all skydiving activities at the Hastings City/Barry County Airport, citing liability in­ surance as the reason for their actions. The real reason is a personal vendetta against owner Rick Smith, by a few jumpers who were asked not to jump at Skydive Hastings because of some unsafe personal habits, and by airport manager Jim Cool. It is a sad state of affairs when some people get their friends into a position of authority, and then use that authority to get revenge on one individual. These individuals also have been told by airport manager Jim Cool that they may use the airport for skydiving whenever they like. That is discrimination against Rick Smith and the skydivers of Skydive Hastings. As for the request that Skydive Hastings carry liability insurance. If the Airport Commision, and Jude Shuster would take the time to read the four-page release th?» every person must sign before making a skydive, they would see that no one but the person making the jump can be held responsible for anything that may result. And the commission knows very well that liability insurance simply doesn't exist for a skydiving operation. That's what the four page release is for. a release that was approv­ ed by the Commission at one lime. It's hard to believe that the Airport Com­ mission has let this situation go as far as it has. with several lawsuits pending in federal court, which the people of Barry County will be forced to pay for in the long run. And for what? To let one of the nicest public airports in the state go virtually unus­ ed? To lose revenue at several local businesses? To take way the pleasaure of go­ ing to the airport on a sunny weekend to watch, or maybe even participate, in the ex­ citing world of skydiving? I have had the opportunity to jump at several other skydiving facilities in the state, and can confidently say that the training and safety practices set forth by Rick Smith and used by Skydive Hastings are not only pro­ gressive. but the best I have seen in my four years of skydiving. Maybe the Airport Commission should spend more time investigating matters, in­ stead of taking lhe word of their friends, and wasting the taxpayers money. Steve Marschall Licensed Skydiver The jury was right in Lawrence trials To The Editor: In regards to the letter last week from Stephen Lawrence, claiming that the real ar­ sonist is still running loose: I think it was put in the wrong section of the newspaper. That letter was more fitting for the comic seaion than the editorial page. Steve Lawrence was quick to point out in­ consistent testimony of other people, but he failed to point out his own. I was at the trial almost every day. I listened as he told of how he was blown out of his waterbed by an explosion. Then he recanted that and said he was only awakened, not blown out of bed. This is only one of the stories he changed. When he told friends, relatives and neighbors about how much gas was poured here and there, and that all doorways were poured, and that the arsonist had up the stairway and saw his dad, Willard Lawrence in his bed. Who would know all that stuff except tor the arsonist-murderer himself. Even if Matrix hadn't been involved, all those neon arrows still pointed to one person — Stephen Lawrence. 1 watched Stephen at the defense table while people (not just relatives) would be on the stand crying over the loss of Willard. Mean­ while. Stephen would be smiling and smirking and talking to his wife. This proves to me that even in death he holds no respect for his father. The jury made the right verdia. I am one Barry County resident who feels much safer with Steve Lawrence’s new address. A letter of apology to his family, friends and neighbors would have been much more appropriate. Tamara Holes Middleville NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read every week in the HASTINGS BANNER Call 948-8051 to ... SUBSCRIBE What do we do after Proposal A? Proposal A was rejected last week by Michigan voters, leaving the Stale Legislature and school districts across the state trying to find ways to reform school financing. What do you think should be done? John Jacoba Vice President Frederic Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eattor) Elaine Gilbert (Assatant EOtor) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley Nick Hoffman Jean Gallup Sharon Milter Margaret Fowter • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classitted ads accepted Monde/ through Prioay flam to 5 30 pm, Saturday fl am • Noor Scott Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Caratya Crvra, Maitosu Parhk, Dawitag: Marvin D. Smith, Mddte Lake-. Dale Miller, Clarksville: Judy Warner, Otsego: “I dunk more of our Lotto money should be go­ ing to it (the schools) than “I don't think they should raise any taxes "As far as I'm concern­ ed they should set up a "How about throwing Detroit out of the state? “I think money from the lottery should go to it because they arc high enough. And with the school tax and name it like it is. Instead of calling it a I'd like to see it come up for a vote again." (the schools), like it was is presently. I also think school boards need to keep a tighter rein on their economy the way it is, nobody can afford sales tax, they should call it a school tax. I think anything any more." people would go for that." Phyla Bowers Subscription Rates: Si3 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) ■ua supposed to. That’s why they started the Michigan Lottery." “I voted for Proposal A. I don't think you can keep a school tax based on property taxes. It hurts senior citizens especially. There has to be some way of supporting our schools, other than direct property taxes." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 — Page 5 Three candidates seek two school board seats in Delton race Two incumbents -Sally Adams and Paul Hughes - and newcomer Elizabeth (Bette) Matteson are vying (or lhe two available board of education seats in the Delton Kel­ logg School District election June 14. In addition to electing school board candi­ dates lo four-year terms. Delton district vot­ ers will be asked to renew 27.93 mills for operations foe one year. Sally Adams. 741 E. Shore Drive, Fine lake. Battle Creek, is seeking her second term on the school board. Adams. 52. is currently the board's secre­ tary. She is employed as office manager of Urbandale Medical Center. She is seeking re-election to lhe board be­ cause she wants to "give something back." explaining that when her son graduates next year, it will conclude 29 years of having children in the Delton school district. She said all of her seven children have received excellent education in scholarship, social and cultural areas. They are successful individuals and "a great deal of that comes from their educational background." Adams believes her four years of experi­ ence on the board will be an asset if she is re-elected. Her qualities include dedication, caring, and willingness to work hard, she said. Finances are the biggest problem facing lhe Delton school district, she said. The school system is the hub of the community, and in addition to church activities, students rely on school activities for social and cultural experiences. Adams said. "It's extremely challenging to meet lhe needs of our kids." she said. "I think it's awful (the way public schools are funded). Adams said. She said she doesn't believe "no" votes on school millage pro­ posals are "no" votes to education because lhe millage proposals are lhe only taxes a taxpayer can reject. "Most of us are taxed to death, basically." If something isn't done, a lot of the school systems without big indus­ tries like Delton wilt have to close eventu­ ally. Adams said. During the last four yean, while she has been on lhe school board she has learned "how hard it is to make ends meet" and once all those avenues have been exhausted, cuts have to be made. As a financial remedy for school districts, she said "What Proposal A had to say was dose* lo being equitable and fair. Adams said she likes the idea of constitutionally al­ located money. Some critics claim public sclxxil teachers are overpaid and under-worked. Others say it's lhe other way around. Adams said they are certainly not overpaid and are not under­ paid. "I have a son who teaches high school in Grand Rapids and it's amazing the amount of time and effort he spends." Teachers work very hard for what they do. she said At Del­ ton. an effort is made to give teachers raises that are equitable with what other teachers are getting, she said. When asked if teachers should be fired if LAKEWOOD continued from page 3 Technology in Ionia, is familiar with Lakewood. He has spent all of his school years in the Woodland and Lakewood areas and was a member of the first class consolidated as Lakewood and the first class to graduate from the present high school building in 1965. He has a bachelor of arts degree in education from Western Michigan University with a history major and a po­ litical science minor. In 1972 he received an industrial education major from WMU and a major in automotive technology. In addition, he is a master automotive technician A.S.E. certified and is Michigan Mechanics Certified. His wife. Kathleen, is a legal secretary. They have two children. Sara a 1993 Lakewood graduate and Adam, an eighth­ grader attending Lakewood Middle School. Smith is active in his church, holding leadership offices and serving on com­ mittees. A member of the Lakewood Band Boosters, he has served as a basketball scorekeeper for several years for both junior varsity and varsity girls' and boys' games. He has also been active for two years on the Lakewood High School Building Improvement Team. Having spent his entire life in education, the last 23 as a teacher. Smith says he feels be has the needed insight to serve on the school board and to deal with complex issues such as competency based education, school improvement and Public Act 25. Also a farmer for the past 19 years, he understands the property tax burden and concerns of agriculture. As a supporter of defeated Proposal A "with reservations." Smith felt is was "best solution to date,' but that "we have to find a belter way." He does express concerns about schools receiving so much funding from the state level and the inevitability of gov­ ernment expecting to exercise even more control than they do now. "There are some real hard decisions that the school board needs to make in the fu­ ture." says Smith. "1 believe I can provide some insights and direction." He expresses a pride for the Lakewood district, but feels it can be better still. "1 want to give something back to lhe Lakewood Schools. If you would cut me. I "bleed" navy blue and white." he adds. "I am concerned that we educate students with the skills they need to get jobs and become pro­ ductive in our community -nd society. I would hope to be a positive force for Lakewood schools." they strike. Adams s.-ud no because it is a tool in lhe bargaining process if there are no other alternatives. Asked how she feels about the U.S. Supreme Court s ruling that prayer is tinconstitutional al public school-sponsored events, Adams said she agreed with the local board s decision that if lhe majority of se­ niors wanted prayer al commencement and wanted to say a prayer, ii should be allowed. The krai board made its decision based on a Nov. 1992 ruling allowing student initialed prayer. On issues involving the separation of church and state "we have to be very careful with...It doesn’t have anything to do wilh our own religious beliefs," Adams said. Regarding school libraries including books with questionable language or adult situations, she said, those should only be permitted if they have educational value. The school's educational staff should make the decisions on whether books have educational value, she added. She had no objections to books like "The Catcher in the Rye," "1984" and "Brave New World" being available to students. Asked if school should be conducted yearround with short breaks at Christmas, spring and summer, Adams said she prefers the conventional calendar at the present lime because studies she is familiar with do not currently conclude that there arc advantages to a year-round program. Adams agrees that sex education should be taught in the schools, but cautions that the curriculum should be "looked at very care­ fully so it meets the needs in the commu­ nity" and different aspects are taught at dif­ ferent levels. She said Delton has "tried real hard to do exactly that (gear it to lhe com­ munity needs). Some critics think the schools should "get back to basics" and emphasirc reading, writing and arithmetic and Adams said. "I think we do a real good job of doing that. Basics need to be taught in a way that meets the needs of different kids, whether they want to be a secretary, mechanic, chemist or physicist. Sally and her husband. Eric, who is em­ ployed at General Foods, have seven chil­ dren: Jody Baker Champion. John Baker. Joan Baker, Kim and Kelly Adams, Jade Adams and Brian Adams. Sally has been a board member of the Greater Battle Creek Ice Hockey Association and treasurer of the Delton Supporters of Quality Education. Paul Hughes. 10790 West Pine Lake Rd., Delton, also is seeking a second term on the Board of Education. Hughes, 33, is a partner with Countryside Equipment Repair. He said he is seeking another term because he enjoys learning how the school Paul Hughes Sally Adams system runs and enjoys the people and the kids. Hughes secs the biggest problem facing lhe school district as being the problems such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse so many children are subjected lo in their homes. "You can't teach them if their home life is so bad," he said. Some aren't ready to learn when they get lo school be­ cause they haven't had breakfast or supper, he said. The way public schools are funded isn't fair. Hughes said in response to another question. "I liked Proposal A in a lot of ways, but it didn't give tax breaks to renters," he said. As a remedy for the financial situation, he believes another proposal "something close to the same thing as Proposal A" would be good, with a plan to give lax credits to renters so they would support lhe measure. Asked if he believed teachers were under­ paid and overworked or vice versa, Hughes said. "I feel that there are some overpaid and some not. It's like any other business, you have some that give 100 percent....and oth­ ers that just do what they have to do just to get by." Responding to a question about teachers striking, he said if teachers strike, "they should be fired because it's against the law." Asked how he feels about the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling making prayer un­ constitutional at school-sponsored events, Hughes said he is in favor of having prayer at graduation. However, he feels it is the community rather than the school district that should try to get a different ruling to al­ low prayer at school events. Regarding books with questionable lan­ guage or adult situations being in the school library, Hughes said he was didn't like the idea of books with adult situations. Asked if books like "The Catcher in the Rye." Hastings City Bank gets 'Blue Ribbon* again Hastings City Bank has been selected as a “Blue Ribbon Bank." Veribanc’s highest designation. This achievement applies to Veribanc’s most recent anhysis period, the fourth quarter of 1992. For the 43nd consecutive quarter, the local bank has been recognized for its special atten­ tion to safety and soundness. As of Dec. 31, 1992, only 28 of the country’s 11,983 banks have met the “Blue Ribbon” standards for 43 consecutive quarters or more. To receive the Blue Ribbon designation, an institution must meet its strict financial re­ quirements. including stringent thresholds for asset quality, capita] strength, liquidity and other key factors. For more than ten years in which Veribank has performed Blue Ribbon Bank analyses, no institution meeting these criteria has ever failed. For the quarter ended Dec. 31. 1992. Hastings City Bank recognized an annualized 1.08 percent return on assets, which exceeded lhe profitability average for all banks in the United Slates. The bank's regulatory capital ratios (leverage, tier one risk and total capital risk) exceeded the Michigan and United States averages and are substantially greater than the benchmarks established by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for an institu­ tion to be considered “well capitalized." Hastings City Bank, by maintaining loan loss reserves in excess of its problem assets (332 percent), also exhibited strong asset quality. The bank's liquid assets amounted to 58 percent of total deposits, an ample souice of funds to meet lhe borrowing needs of its community. designation is a result of the hard work and dedication of our board and staff, coupled with the strong support of the communities we serve. Our primary aim of providing high quality service to our customers, matched with an unbeatable combination of loan, deposit, mortgage and investment producers, has proved to be a good formula for success. ” Hastings City Bank has provided 107 years of uninterrupted banking service. It extends a complete range of services of its six offices in Hastings. Middleville. Bellevue. Nashville. Caledonia and Wayland. In addition. Hastings City Bank's “Bank in a Box" automatic teller machines provide access to Cirrus. Plus. Net­ work One. Michigan Money and Magic Line automatic teller networks from seven machine stations. The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCB Financial Corp. Hastings, and is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Hastings City Bank is an equal opportunity lender. Veribanc is an independent bank research firm that assesses, on a quarterly basis, the financial health of approximately 27.000 federally-insured banks, thrifts and credit unions. The company makes this information available to private, corporate and public sec­ tor clients throughout the world. These key financial indicators, in conjunc­ tion with Veribanc’s other stringent criteria for Blue Ribbon banks, highlight Hastings Ci­ ty Bank’s financial strength and soundness. “Being a Blue Ribbon Bank for almost 11 years demonstrates a continuation of our financial strength." said Robert E. Picking, president and chief executive officer. “This EARN EXTRA DOLLARS... as a part-time Sales Representative. Central Petroleum Company (Cen-Pe-Co) now has an opening in Barry County. Work your own hours. We will field train you in an assigned protected territory calling on new and established accounts. We market a high quality line of lubricants, liquid coatings and exterior paints. We are well-known and established in agriculture, trucking and heavy equipment operations. For more details, write to: CSmUL MnOUVM COMPANY Attention: Randa Bulkhead 201 East Lincoln Street. Walcott IA 52773-0116 Bette Matteson "1984" and "Brave New World" should be available to students, he said he was not per­ sonally familiar with the books but after talking to people who were, he said they would be "okay" if they were not required reading. With the school's current financial situa­ year-round school program with short breaks at Christmas, spring and summer. A year- Asked how she feels about the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that prayer at a pub­ lic school-sponsored event is unconstitu­ tional. Matteson commented: "The law says that a school can not promote a religion. We al) have the right to express ourselves. "It is not right lo say a specific group (Christians) cannot express themselves," she said. In response to being asked if teachers round program would cost more for trans­ portation, teachers' pay. he said. should be fired if they strike, Matteson said. "It is illegal for teachers to strike. A Sex education should be "taught lo a cer­ tain extent or level...but not as far as other people go," Hughes said. Some critics think the schools should "get back to basics," and Hughes responded "1 didn’t think we ever quit." However, he teacher s first responsibility as a teacher is to set a good example. tion, Hughes said he is not in favor of a On the subject of whether there should be year-round school sessions, with short breaks at Christmas, spring and summer, she noted that "One of our state's resources is tourism. I think that it would hurt that. The schools already oiler courses and activi­ said students need much more than a basic education. Hughes has served on many boards at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. He has been a junior high youth leader at ties all summer." Asked if sex education should be taught in the schools. Matteson pointed out that sex education was introduced into the public schools in the 1970s. "The federal government has spent almost $3 billion of our taxes to promote "safe lhe church for many years and volunteers time at the Cornerstone which offers activities to community youth. Elizabeth (Bette) Matteson, 12021 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville, is the newcomer in sex" among our children. What have we gotten for our money - sexually transmitted diseases among teens, at an all-time high: pregnancies and abortions among teens, at an al) time high: and now we have AIDS in­ creasing every day. It has been a waste of the race. Matteson. 44. wants to represent the par­ ents in the Gun Lake/Orangcvillc area if she is elected to lhe board. "While my children are still in school and I'm close to what's going on, 1 would like our money. Some critics think the schools should "get back to basics" and emphasize reading, writing and arithmetic. Asked how she feels about that, Matteson said. "If children don't grasp lhe basics they will have problems all through their school experience. I think the basics are very important, especially read­ ing." At the Wayland Calvary Church, where she is a member, Matteson leaches a high school Sunday Bible class and is secretary of the Ladies Missionary Society. to help my school," she also said of her reason to run. She and her husband. Win Matteson III, a maintenance supervisor at General Motors, own and operate Matteson Marine at Gun Lake. Funding is lhe biggest problem facing lhe Delton School district today, Matteson be­ lieves. She doesn't think lhe present way of funding public schools is fair. "PropozaJ A would have been a good starting point." 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Ml 49333 The Hastings Area School System Board of Education is accepting seal­ ed bids on a Hobart Model C44AW dishwasher. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058 and should be clearly labeled "Dishwasher Bid”. Bids are due by 12:00 noon June 18, 1993, at which time they will be opened. Specifications are available upon re­ quest at the School Systems Ad­ ministration Office at 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml. We are very proud of you! 'Your Loving Family" For A11 Your Insurance Needs Homeowners • Farmowners • Automobile Business & Commercial • Boatowners & Yacht Workers' Compensation Stack Insurance Agency, Inc. OLIN G. BUNDY pla 128 W. Mill Straat, Hastings Els —(616) 945-9568 ’rar Representing Hastings Mutual Insurance Company I______ I Were only silent until you need us �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10, 1993 FINANCIAL FOCUS fumuhrd by Mar* D. Chriatanaan of Edward 0. Jonas * Co. Don't confuse a small company with an emergency company Many small companies surprise investors with more stable earnings than the corporate giants that make up Standard and Poor's 500 Index. That's the message of a major mutual fund that deals in lhe stock of small companies. The earnings of small companies followed by the fund have shown a standard deviation of only 13 percent in earnings over the past three to five years. This compares to 17 per­ cent for the Standard and Poor’s 500. This does not mean the market value of small­ company common stock is not volatile. It is. but for long-term investors who believe earn­ ings eventually determine the price of stocks, short-term fluctuations should not matter A small company is not necessarily an emerging company. Although small com­ panies have a record of outperforming large companies over the long term, this data is bas­ ed almost entirely on companies that have established earnings records. Some emerging companies turn out to be excellent long-term investments, but many more are here today and gone tomorrow. It is not unusual for mutual-fund managers to in­ vest in only seasoned companies with 40 or more years experience, according to Mutual Fund News Service in a report on small­ company funds. The same report noted (hat small company stocks have historically prospered in multi­ year segments. In 1991. for example, the Russell 2000 Index, the most representative small-stock index, rose 46 percent. However, the same index fell 12 percent from February to August 1992. Was this the beginning of a decline for small-company stocks or just a rormal correc­ tion? No one can say for certain, but small stocks have a history of peaks and valleys. For example, in the past four extended runs of ovcrperformance by small slocks, there were 15 corrections. Mutual Fund News Service says these declines averaged four months and nearly 11 percent. Buying individual small-company stocks can be a roller-coaster ride, but if prudently selected and bought with a long-term invest­ ment goal, it can be profitable. Ideally, a small company has a niche in which it's a market leader. The product or service it offers should be innovative and possibly a market breakthrough. Specialty retailers, entertainment and high-technology firms are examples of companies that may re­ main small while being well-established and highly profitable. If you have limited research information and not enough lime lo adequately monitor an individual stock, a carefully selected mutual fund or small-company stocks can be a reasonable alternative. ATTEND SERVICES Hastings Arsa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH OF HASTINGS meets at 600 ft>well Rd.. 1 mde east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 948 3044. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Church Phone 948-2330. StMMtey Services: 9:45 a m — Bible Classes — for all age*. 10:40 a.m. — Morning Wor»M>. 6 00 p.m — Evening Praive TlNraday: 7:30 p.m — Bible Study. Prayer and Youth Outdoor Activirv ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 pm. Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11:15 a.m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 o. m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. P.O. Box 558, Hastings. Ml 49058 (meeting at Thomas Jeffeaon Hall, footer of Green and Jefferaon) Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-31 IS. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 am.. Morning Worship. Youth Meeting at 6:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; Bible Study. 7 00 p.m. Thursday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7.00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotaat. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11 00 a m . Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship, 6:00 p.m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p. m Wednesday ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Pan of the Anglican Catholic Church of the Duxxse of the midwest. 2415 McCann Rd . Ir­ ving. Michigan. Rev. Gale Johnson. Vicar Phene 795-2370 Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m Holy Communion. 5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer 1928 Book of Common prayer used at all services WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School, Church Service 10:45; 6:00 Wednesday Evening Youth Group. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m.. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m- at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorfcey. Senior Paator. James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Claaaes for aU ages; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m., Aduhs Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m., Aduh Choir GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pauoc Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 13 ■ SUMMER SCHEDULE 8 00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Commu­ nion. 3:00 Young Spirits Ice Cream Sotiai — Coatala. Thursday. June 10 8:00 AA. Friday. June II 4:3C YS Reh Saturday. June 12 8: 00 NA Monday. June 14 Vote. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting, Michigar, G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director of Christian Edu. at ion Sunday. June 13 - 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Wor ship Services. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9.30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50 Church School Classes. 10 30 Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 11:00 WonriX Organizational Installa­ tion Monday - 7:30 Session Meeting. Tuesday - 7.15 Stephen Ministers Supervisors meeting. Saturday - 4:00 Concern Group fl at the home of Brian and Lynne Quada; 7:30 Concern Group f3 at the home of Dave and Jane Arnold. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. if no answer, call 945-3355. Saturday services are: Worship Service at 9: 25 a m and Sabbath School al 10: 50 a.m. (for all ages). Prayer Meeting meets every Tuesday. 7:00-8:00 p.m. The community is invited. Church Board will meet Tuesday. June 8 at 8:10 p.m.. following Prayer Meeting. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, provides good quali­ ty. clean used clothing free of charge to needy people in and around the Hastings area. Hours of operation are Monday and Wednes­ day. 9-12 noon. Please call the Center for an appointment at 945-2361 if you are in need. Dona Hom of only clean and good quality items are accepted during the business hours noted above. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST' CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret CHURCH OF' THE Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ Education. Rob Styberski. way Randall Hartman. Pastor THORNAPPLE VALLEY Organist/Musk Director Church Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m Sunday WORD OF FAITH phone 616-945-9574. Barner free School Hour; 11:00am Morning FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake building with elevator to all (loon Worship Service; 6.00 p.m Even­ Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor. SUMMER SUNDAY ed Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Church office phone 948-2549. SCHEDULE: Worship 9:30 a m. Services for Aduhs. Teens and Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 — includes "Summer Time Bible Children and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Time" with Bible Stones, crafts, Church, Tuesday prayer and share games and music for kids age 4 thru time 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening thoae who have completed 2nd service 6:30 p.m Youth group grade; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 CHUBCH or GOO. 7» DAY. meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. ImTmU. MkSnfw Service* 10 Nursery available for all services. a.m. Monday thru Friday: Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 noon. .« Md. Senmfey. Cd 671-4100 Bnng the whole family Wednesdays: Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. or Boe 42. Bedford Mir*. 49070. Thursdays: Narcotics Anonymous cidab canx bible, c«w HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Yrt, 7:30 p.m.; Co-Dependents CM Rd.. I rm. S.. Poofor Rm GOD, 1674 Weal State Rood, Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Saturdays ~ 7— name 623-2243 Sender Hastings. Michigan. James A.’ Co-Dependents Anonymous 9:00 School a 10:00 Wmtap Campbell. Pastor Sunday School am. Tuesday. June 15 - U.M 1100 0-m.. Ewairrt Service at 9:30a.m. Classes far all ages. Mor Men Dinner A Program 6:30 p.m. 6.-00 p m ; Weducadny Prayer Bible mag Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery Thursday, June 17 — Bazaar 7:00 p.m provided Saadey Evoaag Service Workshop 9:30 a.m Saturday. al 6 00 p.m. Wedaeadey acavitiea June 19 — Goodwill Class 7:00p.m. are: RaiabowsoelJ. Bi­ Potluck'Program 6 00 p.m . S3. CATHOLIC ble Quiz (ape* 2-7 or firn grade). Fnends Group trip to Sandi Parti CHURCH. Nashville. Either Kidi Kfob or Jmuor Bible Qua concert at Lowell Showboat. Sun­ Cherte* Fuher. Parlor A nuuKtn (agea 4-12): Youth Muuatriee or. day. June 20 - "Folksongs for the Ot Si Ro*e Cathoiic Church. Teen Bible Quiz (apea 13-19); • Journey" Hayden Carruth Musk Haruefr Suhdv Mui 9:30 a m bMt Bible Study - ao ape luaro Service 9:30 a.m. — a United Methodist minister. Hayden sings and accompanies his music with autoharp, banjo, guitars, pen­ The Church Page is Paid for by nywhistle, recorder and spoons, The Hastings Banner, the Churches, wevmg together music, humor, and congregational part Kipat ion. his and these Local Businesses: music has a flavor all its own. while remaining firmly rooted in his own HASTINGS SAVNKS & LOAN Appalachian and Scots-Irish ASSOCIATION heritage — bnng the whole family Hastings and Lake Odessa for a special Father's Day treat Wednesday. June 23 - Esther. WREN FUNERAL HOME Sarah and Ruth U.M. Womens Hastings Circles. Friday. June 25 — Red Cross Blood Drive. 1:00 to 6:45 FttXFAB INCORPORATED p.m, Sunday. June 27 — Fish Bowl of Hastings Offering for Hunger Dalton A«vi» Nashville Area NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER ANO REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" ■ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTMGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan k________________________ ___ _______________________? BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a.m Wor ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Special video senes "Does God Exist?" on Wednesday eve. 7 pm. "Children al Risk" video senes on Wednes­ day. March 24 and 31. 7 p m (repeal showing! Sunday. March 28 and April 4. 6 p m — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Company Close Change AT&T 617. -7. Ameritech 74'/. +1 Anheuser-Busch 50'/. -27. Chrysler 45"/. + 7. Clark Equipment 327. +1 CMS Energy 23>/. + 7. Coca Cola 40*/. —1 Dow Chemical 56 —2 Exxon 66'/. +1 Family Dollar 17*/. —’/i Ford 54’/. + 1’/. General Motors 4O'/t + 7. Great Lakes Bancorp 15'/. + 74 Hastings Mfg. 287. IBM 52'/. + 7. ■JC Penney 48'/. Johnson & Johnson 427* Kmart 23 + 7. Kellogg Company 52*/> -•/. McDonalds 49'/. -7. Sears 52’/. -27. Southeast Mich. Gas 197> -‘I. Spartan Motors 31 + 17. Upjohn 297. —7. Gold $373.75 + 4.25 Silver 4.40 Dow Jones 3510 Volume 238,000,000 Two new BISD officials elected Vem Scott and Nancy Simpson were elected to the board at the Barry Intermediate School District biennial election meeting. Monday. June 7. Scotl, of Delton, was re-elected to a sixyear term of office. He has served on the Board of Education since 1991, filling the unexpired term of James Henry. Simpson, of Hastings, was elected to a sixyear term of office, which was vacated by the retirement of Al Jarvis. The Barry Intermediate School District is a bridge between the Michigan Department of Education and local school districts. Among other activities, it plays an important role in supporting both special education and general education services for the Hastings and Delton-Kellogg Schools. Legal Notices LEOAL NOTICE The annual report of tha Tbornopple Foundation for the fiscal year ended 1/31/93 is available for inspection during regular businass hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of its availability. The address of the Foundation's principal office is: Thornapple Foundation. 538 W. Green St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058. To inspect said report contact Thomas F. Steb­ bins. Treasurer of the Thornapple Foundation of the above address or call 945-4440 and leave a message. (6/10) Area OBITUARIES Todd D. Grinage NASHVILLE - Todd D. Grinage, 24. oT Nashville, passed away Saturday, June 5,1993 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mr. Grinage was bom on December 3,1968 in Sturgis, the son of William and Sheila (Downing) Grinage. He lived most of his life in Nashville and graduated from Charlotte High School. Before becoming ill, he was employed at Peckham Industries. He enjoyed being with his family and playing football, softball, basketball, and bowled on two leagues io Charlotte. He is survived by his parents, William and Sheila Grinage of Nashville; brothers, William Grinage, Jr., twin brother, Jamie Grinage, Shaun Grinage and Nick Grinage all of Nash­ ville; maternal grandparents, Joy and Alice Leach of Nashville, Duane and Betty Downing, Nashville; paternal grandmother, Marvel Grill­ age of Nashville; nieces, Traci Lynn Grinage, Jasmine Nikole Grinage; nephews, Jamie Dale Grinage II and Joseph Grinage also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of the resurrection was held Tuesday, June 8 at St. Cyril CaOtolic Church. Nashville with Reverend Ctaries Fischer celebrant Burial at Lakeviewtemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Todd D. Grinage Memorial Fund. Richard A. Wendell PINE LAKE, PLAINWELL - Richard A. Wendell, SO. of 11S80 Ramseyer, Pine Lake, Plainwell, passed away Saturday, June 5,1993 at home. Mr. Wendell was bom on December 31, 1942 in Albany, New York, the son of Alfred and Regina Wendell. He attended Ithica College and Rochester Institute of Technology in New York Stale for three years. He had been employed for the past 16 years al James River Corporation. He served with the United States Army in Vietnam. He loved to fish and boat Had lived at the Pine Lake address for past 13 years, formerly of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Mr. Wendell was married to Shirley Jenkins on February 22, 1991. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Wendell in 1987. Mr. Wendell is survived by his wife, Shirley; two step-daughters, Mrs. Charles (Vicki) Freshour of Niles, Marian Golyar of Hutings; two step-grandchildren. Shauna and Kathy; his mother, Regina Wendell of Mechanicsville. New York; two sisters, Laurie Bobear of Troy, New York and Alicia Tinney of Owego, New York. Friends met at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton on Tuesday, June 8 to proceed to Ft Custer National Cemetery where a graveside military service was held, Pastor Jeff Worden officuuL Memorial contributions may be made to Delton Ambulance. | Jerrold B. (Jerry) Frott_____ | HASTINGS - Jerrold B. (Jerry) Frost, 84, passed away June 8, 1993 at his home at 425 South Whitmore Road, Hastings, after a lengthy illness. He was bom on July 2,1908 in Ionia County to Bert and Ida (Bunderson) Frost. He attetxled Ionia High School. He operated various businesses in Muir, Lake Odessa and Ionia. He moved to Barry County in 1951 where he owned and operated the Coats Grove Store. He also worked for Orchard Industries and Hastings Fiberglass Products, Inc. In 1965 he started his own business. Lakeside Fiberg­ lass, and operated it until 1990, when he retired. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dorocha M. (Gounds) Inman, three daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon I. Duits (Rick) of Hast­ ings, Sondra R. Ward (Lew) of Saranac, MadeIon D. Waterhouse (Will) of Ionia; two sons and daughter-in-law. Max Inman (Barb) of Holland and Victor R. Inman of Chandler. Texas. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grand­ child; several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Sunday, June 13 at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 1005 West Green, Hastings. 49058. I____ Irene Szekely_________| Paul I. Kiel GUN LAKE - Paul I. Kiel of Gun Lake pasaed away Saturday, May 8,1993 at his wint­ er home in Venice, Honda. Mr. Kiel was bora May 6,1916 in Centrevil­ le, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Jennie (Hulst) Kiel, by two granddaughters, Denise and Kimberly Kiel, and by his brother, Russell. He was a retired International Representa­ tive for the United Auto Workers in Detroit, on leave from the Doehler-Jarvis Division of National Lead Company in Grand Rapids. A former Barry County Commissioner, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Commission on Aging, was a member of the Gun Lake Lions Cub and lhe Gun Lake Snowmobile Club and attended the United Church of Wayland. Mr. Kiel is survived by tus wife, Lillian (Luckett) Kiel; two daughters. Kay Ann Kiel of Wyoming, Joan F.. Reed of Dorr, three sons, Keith Kiel of Byron Center, Dermis Kiel of Romeo and David Farrand of Portland, Oregon; one slater, Mae Ruth Crain of Tucson, Arizona; one brother, Carl Kiel of Byron Center; ten grandchildren, five great­ grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Thurs­ day, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the United Church of Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging, 120 N. Michigan, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. RaymondJ. Bernard_____ | | PORTAGE - Raymond J. Bernard, 91, of Portage and formerly of Dowling, pasaed away Monday, May 17, 1993. Mr. Bernard was born on July 2, 1901, in Mercer County, Ohio, to Frank and Elizabeth (Thobe) Bernard. For 30 years, be was employed by the Sunshine Biscuit Company. He then owned sisters. Jamet Dale Null | SHELBYVILLE • James Dale NuU, 31, of 11127 Wildwood Road, Gun Lake, Shelbyvil­ le, passed away Thursday, June 6, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Null was born on January 27, 1962 in Plainwell. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg Schools in 1981. He was formerly employed at Valley Entaprises of Wayland. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Null is survived by his mocha and father, Doris and Dale Null of Gun Lake; three sisters, Susan Latta and Margaret TerMea both of Gun lake, Jeu Reynolds of Orangevil­ le; two brothers. Bill NuU of Delton, Ken NuU of Hastings; several aunts, uncles and several nieces and nephews and two great nephews; paternal grandmotha, Anna Snell of Braden­ ton, Florida. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 10 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Du Bowman officiating. Burial Oak HiU Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Crippled Childrens. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Planning a Garage Sale? Advertise it in The Banner Classifieds. Call 948-8051 |_____ David J. Robinton | BANCROFT - David J. Robinson, 71 of Bancroft, passed away Friday, June 4,1993 at his residence. Mr. Robinson was a self employed carpenter. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Robinson was born on December 22, 1921, in Hastings, lhe son of Haziel and Feme (Billingsly) Robinson. He resided in St. Helen until 1979, when he moved to the Bancroft area. He and June L. Muchler were married in Flint on March 16, 1946. Mr. Robinson bad served with the United States Navy during World Wu D. Survivors include: his wife, June; three daughters, Sandy and husband Thomas Aurud, Sally and husband Randy Granga, both of Gaines, Susie and husband Randy Mill­ er Byron; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lester (Ruth) Larabee of Nashville, Mrs. Richard (Retha) Cook of Fairfield Bay, Arkan­ sas, Mrs. Darryll (Dorothy) Dean of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Robinson was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert. at and operated the Blue Dot Restaurant at Clear Lake, Dowling, from 1946 to 1951 and lata was employed u a carpenter in Battle Creek, retiring ia 1966 from Walka Homes. Mr. Bernard was a member of St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Portage, and a forma memba of Our Lady of Great Oaks Church, Lacey. He married the forma Mildred I— Smith on July 2, 1930, in Dayton. Ohio. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Jerome Bernard of Hastings; daughters. Been Meyers of Kalama­ zoo and Nonna Bonhomme of Portage; 15 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 17brcxhcrsand I HASTINGS - Irene Szekely, 91 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday June 1,1993atThonuppie Muor in Hastings. Mrs. Szekely was bom ou March 6, 1902. A native of Hungaria, she came to America as a young bride in December 1922. Upon the death of ha husband in 1952, she moved to Hastings from Veto Beach, Florida. Mrs. Szekely worked at Pennock Hospital for 12 years until ha retiremem in 1967. Mrs. Szekely is survived by two loving daughters: Margaret Nash of Hastings, and Mrs. Charles (Beatrice) Stroud of Melbourne. Rorida; five grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren Graveside services were held Friday June 4 at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. | George Henry White_____ | BATTLE CREEK - George Henry White, 69 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 3,1993 at his residence after a nine month illness. Mr. White was born on September 5,1923 in Battle Creek, the son of George and Lola Vazquez (Gonzales) White. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek Central in 1942 and he attended Argubright Business College. Mr. White served in the United States Army in World War U from March 10,1943 to Febru­ ary 4,1946 as a Technician 4th Grade with the Ordinance Department saving in the South Pacific. He received Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Stir. He was a memba of the 81st (Wildcat) Division. He was employed in an automotive plant in Detroit before entering the military. He was employed at Post Cereals and Carton and Container Division (working primarily in Scheduling) from November 4,1947 until his retirement on January 1, 1983. Mr. White was a memba of the Church of Brethren, Post Cereals and Carton and Container 25 Yew Club, VFW Post #8715, BJ*.O.EIksLodge*131 for40years. A.AR.P. for 18 years, Valentine Center, and the Lions Host dub. He married Edith F. Fielder on January 24, 1954. She preceded him in death on June 20, 1984. He then matried Mary D. (Townsend) Pennock on July 21, 1985 in Battle Creek. Mr. White’s only hobby was that of enjoying his family. He was happiest when his family wee together. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his step­ daughters: Linda Bain and Sherry Henning, both of Battle Creek; six step grandchildren; his brother, Arthur O. White of Battle Creek. Mr. White was preceded in death by his first wife, Edith, in 1984; and his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, June 7 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Gandy officiating. Burial was in lhe Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Brethren or Good Samaritan Hospice Care. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 — Page 7 j Social News^. •Ji Shoebridges to mark 55th anniversary Morgans to observe 25th anniversary Richard and Nina Shoebridge will observe their 55th wedding anniversary Saturday. June 12. at the Freeport Park, beginning at 2 p.m. They have nine children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who will be at the special gathering in honor of their anniversary . Friends are invited to stop b) and say hello. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin (Barb) Morgan of Hastings will celebrate their 25th wedding an­ niversary with an open house for their friends and family Sunday. June 13. from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Delton Moose Lodge on M-43. They were married on June 15. 1968. They have three children. Melissa Morgan of Richland. Melody Morgan of Marshall, and Kevin still at home. Grays to celebrate 60th anniversary Cecil and Lila Gray of Rural Sunfield will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Monday. June 14. The couple was married June 14. 1933. in Grand Ledge. They have four children: Douglas and Mazie Gray of Tampa. Fla.; Alice Nash of Lansing; Alma and Stephen Grinage of Sunfield; and Sandra and Charles Sy ms of Clifford. The Grays also have ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Cecil and Lila have been farmers in the Lake Odessa area all their married lives. Family and friends are invited to send con­ gratulatory messages. Browns marking 30th anniversary Wayne and Polly Brown will celebrate 30 years of marriage. Their children are Jamie. Kan. Chris. Anna and Christian. Vromans to observe golden anniversary Golden anniversary open house planned for Slocums Edward and Juanita Slocum will celebrate 50 years of marriage at an open house on June 13. Edward and the former Juanita Belson were married June 7. 1943 and have farmed all their married life on South Broadway in Hastings. Juanita has had a life long pleasure of being a politician and just retired from 30 years as Hasungs Township cleric. Lifelong Hastings Townships residents, both Edward and Juanita have worked hard and had fun together over the years. They have been active members of the Democratic Party. They now enjoy raising llamas, yaks and Scottish Highland cattle. The couple has one daughter and son-in­ law. Jack and Diana Phillips, and one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sharon Slocum, all of Hastings. Their grandchildren are Timothy and his wife, Kelli: Allen Slocum. Eric and his wife Jene'e. and Rachel Phillips. There are two great­ grandchildren: Sarah and Emily Phillips. The open house, hosted by lhe Slocum's children, will be held from I to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 13 at 532 W. Sager Rd., A golden wedding anniversary will be observed Saturday. July 3. by Leo and Marge (Printice) Vroman of Lake Odessa. An open house in their honor will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. June 27 at Cun­ ningham Acres. No gifts, please. The Vroman's children are Robert and Sandy Vroman. Charles Vroman. Gary and Rosalie Calkins and Gary and Kathy Mesecar. They also have 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Christopher-Neumann plan July 17 wedding Strouses to mark 25th anniversary Thelma Christopher of Nashville is proud to announce the enagement of her daughter Kathy Lee to James P. Neumann, son of the late Joseph Neumann. A July 17, 1993. wedding is being planned in Hint. The couple will reside in Hushing, Mich. An open house is being planned for Ed and Mdba Strouse for their 25th wedding anniversary. It will be held on Saturday. June I2^al 4 p.m. at their home. Their children, Tom, Missy and Candi. will be hosting the celebration. Herberts to celebrate golden anniversary Hastings. Friends and family are invited to share the occasion with them. They request no gifts please. Smith-Heuss plan to wed June 25 Tyners to celebrate 25th anniversary In honor of their parents' 25th wedding an­ niversary. the children of Robert and Susan Tyner are hosting an open house for family and friends Saturday. June 19. from 3 to 5 p.m. at 6240 Whitneyville Road. Middleville. Their children are Jody. Brian. Katie and Molly. The 50th wedding anniversary of Lee and Dorothy Herbert of 6868 Herbert Road. Delton, will be celebrated with an open house Saturday. June 19. at the American Legion in Hickory Comers. A buffet luncheon from 1 to 5 p.m. will be hosted by their children. Sandec ar J James Henricks of Richmond, Va.. Sharon Herbert of Delton. Sylvia and Douglas Goebel of Delton, and Carla and Brian Herbert of Galesburg. The Herberts have four grandchildren, Brandon and Lindsay Henricks and Drew and Dylan Goebel. All friends and relatives are invited to at­ tend. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Worm of Hastings are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter, Stacy Smith, to John Heuss. son of Louise Aldrich and John Heuss Sr. John is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed by Flexfab Inc. in Hastings. A June 25 wedding is planned. Hubbell-Wolfenbarger plan Aug. 21 wedding Lori Lynn Hubbell and Brian Scott Wolfenbarger are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ken and Carolyn Hubbell. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Davenport College of Business. The future groom is lhe son of Mike and Vickie Wolfenbarger of La Porte. Ind. He is a graduate of Hastings High School. An Aug. 21, 1993, wedding is being planned. New! Kellogg Community College Leonards to observe golden anniversary Fall Semester Day Classes! Dale and Bernice (Jones) Leonard will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house Sunday. June 13. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nashville Baptist Church. 304 Phillips St. The couple were married at the bride's home in Assyria on March 5. 1943. They liv­ ed near Assyria until 1950. when they pur­ chased a farm near Dowling where they now live. Dale was a full time dairy farmer for 38 years and worked at Wikoff Color Corp, in Battle Creek for six years. He retired from Wikoff in 1987. Bernice worked part time at Gilmore’s Jewelry in Hastings for more than 10 years and now works part time for Felpausch in Hastings. She also has been a Red Cross volunteer for Leila Hospital for nine years. Dale and Bernice are members of Nashville Baptist Church. Dale is a former board member of the church. The couple have a daughter. Mrs. Martin (Cheryl) Frey of Hastings, two grand­ children. and five great-grandchildren. All of the Leonards* family and friends are invited to celebrate with them at the open house. No gifts, please. at the Barry County Center, 535 W. Woodlawn Allen-Carter to be wed July 17 Andy and Pam Allen of Sandeson. Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Ruth Allen, to Shawn Carter, son of Michael and Linda Carter of Vermontville. The bride to be is a 1991 graduate of Rawlins. Wyo. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Maple Valley High School. The wedding date is set for July 17. 1993. It will lake place in Sanderson. Texas. Section Code Credit Hours Pay 04 3 T-Th 1:45-3:15 p.m. Writing Improvement ENGL 120 31 3 T-Th 8:30-10:00 a.m. Freshman Comp. ENGL 151 24 3 T-Th 10:15-11:45 a.m. Beginning Algebra MATH 101 07 4 T-Th 3:30-5:20 p.m. Intro to Sociology SOCI 201 11 3 T-Th 12:00-1:30 p.m. Course Title Course No. Intro to Business BUAD 101 Time Counseling services will be available from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Barry County Center the following dates: June 9 July 21 J u*ne 23 August 4 July 7 August 18 For further information, call the Barry County Center 948-9500 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10, 1993 Dear F.O.: Those may have been "the days.” do 99 thanks sounds Legal Notices OtcmKCmH NOTICC OF ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT Docket No. D92 391 DO HON RICHARD M. SHUS'. ER HARRY G GIFFT Plaintiff DOILY M GIFFT Dofendoni JoHro? A Schubel (P27390) HOLMES MUMFORD SCHUBEL NORLANDER 8 MACFARLANE Attorneys for Plaintiff 68 E. Michigan Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49017 TO: DOLLY M. GIFFT, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Hearing to enter the Default Judgment is set for the 25th day of June. 1993. at 2:00 p.m. in the Barry County Circuit Court, in the City of Hastings. Michigan. The Judg­ ment of Divorce will be brought on for entry at this hearing granting a divorce, granting Plaintiff his accumulated personal property, and. barring Defendant from alimony Doted May 25 1993 Jeffrey A. Schubel Prepared by Jeffrey A. Schubel (P27390) (616)968-6146 (6/M) rue rro. In th. motwt ot ANTHONY JOHN SCHAEFH TAKE NOTICE On July 1 IW o' ’ 00 o.m.. in th. prohot. courtroom 220 W Court SI.. Hotting*. Michigan boloro Hon K.chord H Show Jvdg. «l hroboio o hooting will bo hold on the potltlon lor chong. ol notno ol Anthony John Schoolor to An­ thony John NoHko. Thit chongo ol nomo it not •ought for fraudulent intent. May 19 1993 James H. Fisher (P26437) 607 North Broodway Hostings. Ml 49058 945 3495 Kendra Schaefer 6500 Stimson Rood Middleville Ml 49333 (6/10) WOODLAND TOWNtHM BOARD Regular Meeting Moy 24. 1993 Meeting called to order at 7 40 p.m. All members present. 9 guests. Minutes ol the April 26, 1993 meeting were ap­ proved os amended. Heard reports from fire department, police deoarfment. cemetery and ambulance. Approved the bills. Transferred the balance of the capital purchase account into the general fund to pay for the fire truck modifications. Heard report on the drain cost apportionment hearing. Cemetery land purchase was completed. Supervisor MocKenne met with the firemen this month and discussed new methods ol choosing a fire chief. Board would like to have a firemen's ap­ preciation day in mid-July. Township audit will be June 10. Memorial Day services will be at 10 a.m. on Moy 31. Trustee Geiger reported from the Lakewood Wastewater Authority that the contractor is seek­ ing on additional 50 percent to cover costs of rain delays. The Authority s attorney is looking at this. Accept bid of $700 from Jay Gordenski for old police car. Ambulance crew will clean the township hall. Motion to od|ourn at 8:40 p.m. Cheryl Allen. Clerk Attested: Supervisor Doug MocKenzie June 4. 1993 (6/10) ORANGEVILLE TOWNEMF RegwlRr Meeth< June 1. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present: Harper. Cook. Lewis. Boulter. Board member absent: Miller. Also 13 citizens present. Report from Fire Chief Ron Hermenitt. County Comm Newman addressed Board. Report into May Ambulance complaint presented. Approved purchase of 4 Mobile Radios ot $1836. Bids being received on firebarn door damage. Cemetery discussion. Approved pay *jr Ruby Hermenitt for radio dispatching. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk (6/10) The First Baptist Church invites you to join us for our Daily Vacation Bible School program! ' This year’s theme is: The Great Dinosaur Hunt: Digging for God’s Truth Who: Grades K-8 Where: The First Baptist Church of Hastings 309 E. Woodlawn; Phone 948-8004 When: June 14-18 Time: 9:30-12:00 Mon. thru Thurs., Fri. 9:30-12:50 Friday's Closing Program will be from 12:00 to 12:50 and include a picnic lunch for kids and parents! The bus will be at the following locations at the times posted: Tyden Park parking lot.......................................................................... 9:00 AM Comer of Church St. & Grand St.................................................. 9:05 AM Comer of Montgomery St. & Bond St........................................9:15 AM Comer of High St. & Boltwood St................................................... 9:20 AM The bus will return to these locations between 12:15 & 12:30. Jr. High Schedule Cost lor the week: $5 00 {includes a T-ihi-t) Monday: Beach Day! Bring your swimsuit and beach towel. Tuesday: Biker's Capture the Rag! Bring your bike Wednesday: Gams Day! Bring your enthusiasm. Thursday: Car Wash! Bring a sponge Friday: Mini-Golf! Bring your appetite, lunch is included Join us for a groat week of excitoment!!! NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1993-94 BUDGET AND INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS will hold two (2) public hear­ ings as part of a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 21,1993 at 6:45 p.m. in Room 35 of the Upper Elemen­ tary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan. BUDGET HEARING The initial hearing will be on the proposed budget for the 1993-94 fiscal year. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent during regular business hours. PROPERTY TAX HEARING The second hearing will be held for the purpose of receiv­ ing testimony and discussing the levy of a proposed addi­ tional millage rate of 3.5683 mills for the 1993-94 fiscal year pursuant to Act 5,1982 Michigan Public Acts, as amended. The proposed additional millage rate of 3.5683 mills will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes by a total of 10.17%. The Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 35.0858 mills, including the proposed additional millage of 3.5683 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that even if the propos­ ed "additional" millage rate is levied, the total authorized millage rate of 35.0858 mills will not be increased thereby. Public comments on the 1993-94 budget and the propos­ ed additional millage rate will be received. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. DATED: June 4, 1993 Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education Not everyone wants to have kids. Ann Landers LSD comeback "chafing*1, says reader Dear Ann Landers: I read your column in the Sure and Stripes newspaper in Ankara. Turkey, where I work for a contractor. Our greatest links to what’s happening in lhe United Sutes are CNN and Stars and Stripes. Recently, there was an article in Stare and Stripes about how LSD is making a big com­ eback among lhe youth of America. I was a teen-ager in the ‘60s. and although I never was involved in the drug scene. 1 remember hearing a lot of horror stories about young people jumping in front of trains, off roofs and out of windows while under the influence of LSD. I am very concerned for this new generation of LSD users. 1 realize most teen-agers do not listen to their elders, but I do feel that a great many of them read you- column and pay at­ tention to what you say. Maybe if you would encourage readers who have had some ex­ periences with LSD in the ’60s to write, you could publish some letters describing how this drug ruined their youth and possibly their adult years as well. Some families lost loved ones because of LSD. and perhaps they could tell today’s teens how it affected their lives. Please do what you can to open the eyes of this new generation. - K.A.S. Dear K.A.S.: 1. too. have heard and read that LSD is becoming popular among young people again because it is cheap and easy to come by. The prospect of this dangerous drug making a comeback is bone-chilling. This mind-altering drug has been responsi­ ble for many deaths. Flashbacks which can occur years after the user has sworn off can be frightening. Thank you for suggesting that in­ dividuals who have had experience with LSD write to me. I will be happy to share some of the letters with my readers. Husband treated Ike undesireable alien Dear Ann Landers: My wife is a very good cook, and she also bakes the best pics in the world. What I am writing about is the pies which caused a lot of trouble last Friday. "Erma” baked two cherry pies and put them on the counter for cooling. They looked wonderful. About an hour later. 1 went back into lhe kitchen and noticed that two slices had been taken out of one of the pies. 1 went to get a plate and a knife to help myself to a slice when Erma walked in. “What do you think you’re doing?” she asked. ”l'm going to have a piece of pie.” I replied. “No. you’re not." she yelled. "Thai’s for company.” “Who had the two pieces that are miss­ ing?” I asked. "Oh.” she said. “I put them aside for ‘Ruth* (our daughter) and her husband.” That really burned me up. but 1 didn't say anything - just walked out of the house to cool off. I need to know from you if I am right lo feel like a second-class citizen in our house. Please answer in lhe paper. — P.O.’d inGa. Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: It’s a Giri! Danielle Rhae was bom to Mike and Kim (Smith) Twarozynzki at 10:29 a.m.. June 4 al Atmore Hospital. Atmore. Alabama. She weighed 7 lbs.. 7 ozs. and was 18% in­ ches long. Danielle is welcomed home by brother Eric. Grand parents are Tim and Bessie Smith of Nashville and Thad and Margaret Twarozynski of Lansing; great­ grandparents. Edna Smith of Nashville and Burt and Carmen Ebersole of St. Augustine. Florida. BOY, Skyler Lance, bom May 4th at 6:20 p.m., weighing 9 lbs.. 4 ozs. to Tammy Friend and sister. Kendra, waiting at home. Grandparents are Wesley and Kaye Friend. Woodland. GIRL, Melanie Lee. bom May 7th at 2 p.m. al Pennock Hospital. Hastings, to Douglas and Pamela Friend. Portland, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. Grandparents are Wesley and Kaye Friend from Woodland: Mr. and Mrs. William Fedewa from Portland. Hannah Rose Eldridge arrived Wednesday . May 19. 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center of Grand Rapids. Michigan. She weighed 8 lbs.. 7 ozs. and was 21% inches long. Her parents are Jerry and Katheryn Eldridge of Wyoming, Michigan. Hannah Rose is joined at home with her big sister. Sarah Beth, who is four years old. and a big brother. Larry Lee Roberts II of Oregon, who is 22 years old. Her grandpa is Lyle Eldridge of Lake Odessa. Michigan. Also, a great-grandma. Hedvig Eldridge of Lake Odessa. Michigan. Her late maternal grandparents were Bernie and Laura Haas of Redondo Beach. California. Her paternal grandma was lhe late Uusurulla Eldridge of Lake Odessa. Michigan. Birth Announcement BOY, Welcome Zachary Dean Hess, bom May 19. 1993 in Grand Rapids Parents are Andrew and Kym Kimmel Hess. Grand­ parents are Dan Hess. Saugatuck and Gary and Linda Kimmel. Lake Odessa Great­ grandparents arc Betty Jackson and Dean and Marge Kimmel. Read the.. BANNER for all Barry County SPORTS COVERAGE but I like it a lot better now - and so percent of lhe women I know. But for sharing that piece of history that like ancient folklore. Dear Ga.: Second-class citizen? Undesirable alien is more like it. I hope the pie incident is a rarity and Erma doesn’t treat you that way all the time. Make sure she sees this letter. The woman s lack of consideration is disgraceful. Dear Ann Landers: A friend told me that 1 should not use aluminum cookware or aluminum foil or drink beverages that come in aluminum cans because it could cause Alzheimer's. Is there any truth to this? Concerned in Kentucky Dear Concerned: Not a shred of truth in any of the above. Forget it. Sane folklore about airlines Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column of yours in the Los Angeles Times, there was a fascinating item that look me back a few years. Richard Ferris, former chairman of United Airlines, was quoted in your Gem of the Day as having said. "The airline industry has cer­ tainly changed. Now it is possible for a flight attendant to get a pilot pregnant." Far be it from me to step on a good line, but let’s get real. Ann. If this was accomplished in-flight, the only available places would be the cockpit or a rest room. Either would re­ quire the agility of a gymnast. Forty-two years ago. when I worked for Northwest Airlines, similarly dextrous young people could practice for their next airline flight in the back seat of a Volkswagen bug. In those days, all flight attendants were female, had to be within specific height and weight parameters, and were forced to quit on or before their 28th birthday. They also had to be mighty quick on their feet when delivering coffee, tea or milk to the cockpit. Today, they call it harassment. In those days, the pilots thought of it as a "divine right." After all, hadn't they all flown during World War II ("coming in on a wing and a prayer”), and weren’t they all considered American heroes? Ah. those were the days. F.O., Los Angeles Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to the letter from the man who didn’t want to have any children. My mother has been waiting for 42 years tor me to have a child. 1 hate to disappoint her. but it's not going to happen. I am a recovering alcoholic who comes from a long line of drunks. Growing up was rough, but I don’t blame anyone. Il's just the way it was. It has taken me 30 years to learn how to Jive in a healthy relationship. My 11-year marriage is the best thing that ever happened to me. My husband and I share his grandchildren who are delightful. I don’t want to have children. My heart aches when 1 read the stories, day after day. of unwanted, abused and poverty-stricken lit­ tle ones. I've decided that motherhood is not for me. The best thing I can do for this earth is refrain from adding to overpopulation. There is no right or wrong on this issue, but I suspect there are more people out there hav­ ing babies because of pressure, rather than because they really want them. Even you, Ann. couldn't keep from adding a little note on the joys of children. Please allow us our opinion without putting on more pressure. -Childlessand Fulfilled in Kalamazoo Dear Kalamazoo: I cannot imagine a more personal decision than whether or not to have children. You do not "owe" the world children, and feeling as you do. I agree it is best not to even consider it. I'm not apologizing for adding that “little note on the joys of children,” because I hap­ pen to believe they can be the best things in a person’s life. On die other hand, they can also be the worst - and my mail attests to that fact on a daily basis. Thanks for your views on this controversial subject. I’m glad you wrote. Gem of the Day: Inside every 70-year-old is a 35-year-old asking, “What happened?” What's the truth about pot. cocaine, LSD. PCP, crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope' ’ has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 6O6H-O562. (In Canada, send $4.45.) Copyright 1993 Creators Syndicate, Inc. [Lake Odessa News: Next week, Monday. June 14. marks Flag Day but also the election for school board members and a millage vote for operating ex­ penses. Dennis Smith and David Lindberg are the two remaining candidates for two spots on the Board of Education since the withdrawal of Edward Markwart. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The "Terrific Tuesday” program begins next week Tuesday. June 15. and will run for five weeks with hours of 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Fellowship Hall of the Central United Methodist Church. Last week the planting area at the base of the sign for Lakeside Chiropractic office sported a bunch of black balloons and the porch had a sign announcing to all passersby that Dr. Steven Garlinger was turning 40 that day. Besides carrying on his chiropractic practice, he serves as village president. Next week Wednesday there will be a rare astronomical treat, with the planet Venus only five degrees from the lower right of the cresent moon an hour before sunrise. Coming in June at Frankenmuth is a gather­ ing of twins, triplets and other multiples. The Michigan Twins Association is having its an­ nual convention at the famed “chicken din­ ner” town in Michigan’s Thumb area June 26 and 27. Reservations can be made by calling (313) 735-1971 or (313) 687-6129. In years past, city newspapers have reported on who won the contest for being lhe oldest twins, the best look-alikes and other category winners. Just a bit outside Barry County, the Kalamo United Methodist Church was to have celebrated its 125th anniversary Sunday. They have used the same building the entire time. However, there were additions to the building in 1948. 1952 and 1978. The steeple blew off in 1905. It housed the 1,000-pound bell. Elaine VanLaanen of Sixth Avenue, teacher of third-graders at the Woodland Elementary School, was the guest of honr at a retirement dinner al the Middle Villa Inn Saturday even­ ing. Many of her teaching contemporaries, administrators, former leaching mates and friends attended along with her immediate family and her brother Gary Nickle and wife Kathy of Nashville. Mary Ellen Quigley was lhe emcee of the program, which included tributes from the LEA. a former principal and faculty members. Art docents for the Grand Rapids Art Museum gathered at the museum last week Tuesday for recognition and appreciation. Board members were hosts for the brunch gathering. The docent for Woodland Elemen­ tary attended and was applauded for the number of presentations she had made. Let­ ters were read for her and others from teachers who appreciated lhe presentations made in their classrooms since lhe arts are typically one of the first curriculum items to be dropped during financial crunches. For the voting on Proposal A last week. Odessa Township and village voters could enter either east or north door safely for the first time in months. The glass block pillars across the facade are lighted at night and add a decorative touch. New shrubbery has been planted. Several Lake Odessa youngsters and older students of Center Stage Dance Studio al Woodland were in an excellent dance recital held Saturday evening at Hastings Central Elementary School. Mrs. Tom Weinberg of Buchanan, accom­ panied by her two grandsons, spent lhe weekend with her parents Betty and LaRue McMillen and sister Lorraine and husband Don Garlock to treat the children to some Jor- dan Lake fishing. Ted and Phylis (Cutler) Armstrong have relumed from their three-week annual spring fishing trip lo Cadillac. William and Jewel Eckstrom attended an anniveraary dinner for his graduating class from Gram High School Saturday evening. The classmates and spouses gathered at the Hoffman House in Grand Rapids for their reminiscing time and meal. Fourth-grade students from East Elemen­ tary by the roomful made visits to lhe Koops Funeral Chapel last week. A visit to Lakeside Cemetery is usually on their year-end schedule to find the oldest marker and some unusual monuments with historical impor­ tance. On Monday they had a slide show about Lake Odessa history. Larry Hougton of St. Johns, who has in­ quired from local historical sources about his ancestor Elijah Shephard, is now a published author. The current issue of Michigan History magazine has his article “Captured at Shiloh,” which is based on history of the war and on the 115 letters written by Elijah to his wife Almeda in Ohio while he served in the Civil War. A select group of his letters are primed in the February issue of “Michigan Farmer” magazine for its sesquicentcnnial issue, the illustrations in the farm magazine came from a Civil War re-enactment at Jackson last summer. Mark McCartney of Baltimore was in town visiting his parents Hale and Evelyn two weeks ago. He and his brother. Michael, along with Vicki Benham and members of her family, moved the men’s great aunt Grace Gilson from her Emerson Manor apartment to one at Lake Manor. There were many clusters of balloons on residential streets and country roads on the weekend, denoting the sites of graduation open houses. The bulk food stores in the cities have been abuzz with parents stocking up on paper products and deli items in preparation for their end of school entertaining. Lilacs have had their blossom time. Spirea bushes are making their annual while state­ mem. Beauty bushes are not yet at their peak of pinkness, iris are flaunting their colors. Fruit trees arc showing their tiny apples or pears or plums. The Barry County Road Commission has been at work in Woodland and Carlton townships installing large drainage tubes under roadways that are traveled on a regular basis by Lake Odessa residents. Brown Road was closed for installation of six such tubes between Martin and Wellman roads. Then Martin Road was closed while new tubes were laid. Now the water should go under the road in­ stead of over it. Just south of Brown Road in the lowest part of the swamp, three tubes were laid side by side and the roadway was elevated so there is less dip on lhe road. Farther south alongside the Poortenga muck farm, new tubes were laid and here. too. the level of the roadway was raised. At the same time, a por­ tion of Brown Road was closed to through traffic near Tischer Road for the same purpose. Funeral services were held June 2 for Serena Goodenough. 76, of Vermontville, who died May 28. She was an older sister of Mrs. Harry (Edna) Brooks of Lake Odessa and of Rose Barry of Hastings. Services were in a Charlotte funeral home. Burial was at Lakeside cemetery. The sisters were daughters of Orvie and Clara Steele Dillenbeck of Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 — Page 9 FROM TIME TO TIME~ ( ANNUAL School Election Diary of Hannah Collier Falk (1896, Part 111) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of Editor j Note: This is pan two of a series. The first installment nos in the May 13 Hastings Area School District Banner. Thursday, Jaa. It THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON My mother, Pheobe Collier's birthday to­ day. She was 77 when she died. Adah Young's birthday, 74 today. The 29th annual reunion of the I3lh Michigan Infantry will be held at the GAR Hall in Kalamazoo on the 16th and 17th of January 1896. All comrades are cordially invited with their families. Eva Cairns and Ralph here. They brought me her photo and John Cairn's photo. Leu and Lora here. Myrtle Wilcox here. She brought my Shulner book home The great healer from Denver. Alzina is ironing. What a lot of wood u going by today. Eva Cairns is gone up to ‘Elia McLeay's this afternoon. John Cairns here. He brought Lora's and Opal's little trunks. Mr Eugene Horton here. He paid me 6.15 cents more for hay all up in full. Mrs. Carpenter here and brought me a piece of squash pie. She wanted to buy my bottle of Wizard oil so I let her have it the same as 1 gave. 25 cents. It is wanner and thawing lots today. I paid John Cairns five dollars for the four trunks. I owe him one more dollar. I got a letter from Mary Walcott. 1 sent by Alzina to get 25 cents worth of crackers. Rosetta Kingsbury Chamberlin buried today in the Prairieville cemetery. JUNE 14, 1993 The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: Hastings Middle school west Gym and Pleasantvlew Elementary School Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: COLIN CRUTTENDEN (Four Year Term) The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: I. PROPOSITION TO LEVY AUTHORIZED MILLAGE RATE Shall the authorized rate for operating purposes of the Hastings Area School District, Michigan, be ap­ proved for levy in 1993 without regard to reduction required by Section 31 of Article 9 of the State Con­ stitution of 1963? Friday, Jan. 17 Frances Falk Merlau's birthday. 46 years old. 13th Michigan Infantry reunion today in the GAR Hall, Kalamazoo. Leu and Lora came to school. Dock brought me some milk and some ham. I sent the dollar to John Cairns by Leu Jiat I owe him on the trunk*. Now it is all paid up. Mrs. Jane Eliza Cole and my brother. Richard Collier, here. Mrs. Harthorn and Anna Harthom here. It is nice sleighing. Lou of wood a going into town. Mary Stanley here today. Mrs. Russell here and stayed all night. Leu and Lora here. Mrs. Wilcox aad Myrtle here. Will Havins here tonight. Ernest Quick sent me his photo today. The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. Dated: June 1, 1993 Patricia L. Endsley Secretary, Board of Education Saturday, Jaa. It It is thawing lots today and it snowed but it melts as fast as it comes, and it is raining a lit­ tle. Mrs. Russell stayed here last night. Frances Merlau here today and Birdie went to Murit Woods to suy. Nettie Wilkinson here all the afternoon. I got two dozen eggs of Frances. 18 cents a doz., 36 cents. The snow is almost gone. Ann Jones here. Mrs. Lafe Wilinson s boy is very sick to Charlotte with scarlet fever. His mother is there. Mrs. Crump is very sick with consumption. Elias Colwell is sick. I got a cal-a-log from W. Atlee Burpee. Philadelphia. Pa. Mr. Thomas Silcox here and brought me some buttermilk. Alzina is not here. Sunday, Jaa. 19 It is a nice day today. Nellie. Leu, Lora and Rankin here. Mr. and Mrs. Cahill here today. Ann Jones here. Susie Deprester here. Dr. Hyde here. Lottie Fox here. Alzina went to meeting and rode home with Dock. Myrtle Stanly here. She brought me some sausage to­ day. Alzina has not come tonight. Monday, Jan. 20 It is a real nice day today. Nettie, Leu, Lora and Opal and Rankin and Dock Hyde here. Alzina washed today. Branch Falk came here this morning before breakfast. Suyed all day and all night. Nettie went uptown and took Opal to get a picture of her with my glasses on. Mrs. Nelson here today. I got three catalogues tonight and a letter. John Brigham here tonight. Nettie and children suyed ail night. Little Leu and Opal slept with me. Lora and Ranking slept with Nettie upstairs where the pipe goes through. Leu was sick last night. We gave her quinine and a pill and oil of gladness. She is better tonight. Arthur Turrell here tonight. I gave him his paper. Harry Goss and Cary Robinson here up town to see about putting furniture into the store of Dr. McLeays where Blackman is in. A lot of them a going to chip in together and fill it up. Nettie and 1 sent a letter to Mrs. Judkins and my photo and Leu, Lora, Rankin and Opal and three papers and two handker­ chiefs ready to send out tomorrow. Will Havins came and took six bushels of wheel to mill for me. He charged 40 cents. 1 paid him cash. Tuesday, Jaa. 21 It is a nice day. Nettie. Leu. Lora, Rankin. Opal and Dr. Hyde here. They suyed here last night. Branch Falk suyed here last night and was here to dinner. Dock came after Net­ tie. Leu. Opal and Rankin. Lora is in school. Linda Thurston here to dinner. Mrs. Bugbee here today. Oren Hughes here. Det Blackman here. Mrs. Keyes here. John Brigham here. Mrs. Collier and Mrs. Dunkley here. She told me about Fae Castle dying. Branch Falk has gone home tonight. Branch took Nettie and my letter and papers and photos and hander­ chiefs to the office for Mrs. Judkins. Lora is here a waiting for Dr. Hyde. I gave Linda Thurston my photo. She brought me two heads of cabbage today. Little Lora lias gone after my mail tonight. I let Lora Hyde have 10 cents to get some coconut treat. I sent a five dollar bill by Nettie to pay John Cairns $1.75 for 12 bottles of beer and 10 cents for a little red wheelborrow for Opal that Mrs. John Cairns got for me to Kalamazoo. Dock came after Lora. She took her trunk home tonight. Two men here to see Alzina todav. Wrdttudiy, Jaa. 22* It is a real nice day today. I sent a Kalamazoo paper to Lavanacha Stow, Col­ orado. A boy here to see Dr. Hyde to have got to Chester Honey wells lo see the sick Alzina Westover. Took my paper lo the office and a letter of hers. Susie Deprester here. She said they finished sawing on Mr. Fanny Church's wood kit. where John Deprester is at work. Willie Merlau came to the kitchen door to see how I was. I am a very little better. I got a cata-log tonight from Miss C.H. Pippincott, Frances Falk Merlau, Willie Merlau, Pierson Merlau (11 months old), Han­ nah Collier Falk, taken in 1902. The picture is from the Bernard Historical Society and Museum Collection, Delton. Minneapolis. Minnesou. Prayer meeting tonight at Baptist chapel. It is lots colder to­ day. I got my Inter Ocean paper tonight. Dr Hyde here and brought me some meal and milk. Arthur Turrell here and paid me 50 dollars to apply to his mortgage. Thursday, Jan. 23 It is a nasty day today, everything is all ice and it is raining. 1 wrote a letter to Lavancha Slow today. Alzina Westover ironed. Nettie and Myrtle Wilcox here to get feed for their hog. Alzina went and took my letter to the of­ ficer and got my mail, the Plainwell Enter­ prise, Delton Graphic and a copy of the Hearth Stone. Friday, Jan. 24 Today is my father's birthday. Richard Col­ lier. dead. It snowed and rained some. Libby Armstrong here a few minutes. Dr. Hyde here and brought me six little fish that he bought. Mr. Thomas Silcox here today and brought me some buttermilk. 1 narrowed off the instep of my coral yarn stocking today and partly fixed three little pin cushions for Leia. Lora and Opal and fixed a sleave in my flannel shirt. I got so tired 1 had to go and lay right down. 1 was so sick. Saturday, Jan 25 It is a nice day today. Mrs. Wilcox here. Susie Deprester here. Sarah Bullis Johnston here. Mrs. Harthom is real sick. Mr. Ritter here to see Alzina. Henry Benson here. I let him take my Frances' Shlatter Book to read the paper that Orra gave to me. Myrtle Wilcox brought my basket home that they had old potatoes in. 1 pasted some pieces m my scrap book. Lottie Fox here. Nettie sent some milk by her. Lottie went home to stay tonight. She said the children all have got colds. Dock has gone to Cressey. I sept out my bedroom, cleaned the oil cloth and the stove. Sunday, Jan. 26 It is a nice day today. Alzina Westover went to meeting today. 1 don't feel near as well and Willie Merlau stopped in here a minute. I found my gold bowed glasses and sent them to George Merlau. I can't see in them. Mrs. Mary Ann Bugbee here for me to direct a let­ ter and some papers to Lurinda Rush. Old Mrs. Hathorn is sick. Orra Storms is sick. Mrs. Givens is very sick. Mrs. William Brouard is very sick — La gripp. Mrs. Chris Merlau is sick. Mrs. Henry barlicom is sick with rheumatism. Piles of sick folks. I sent some papers to Mary I. Steploe. Minnesota. Willie Merlau here tonight. Birdie has got a hard cold. Mrs. Cahill here tonight. I let her take my papers home with her to put them in the office for me. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ben­ son here tonight. They brought home my Frances' Shlatter book, then Arthur Turrell came here tonight and I let him take it to read. Mrs. Givens of Cloverdale died tonight, in­ flammation of the bowels and bladder. Monday, Jan. 27 Alzina washed today. It is a nice day and such a nice moonlight night. Mrs. Michael Doster here today. Mrs. Lucy Carpenter here a little while. Mrs. Camp is no better. Mrs. Hathorn and Sarah a little better. Dr. Hyde came here and brought me my insurance papers. Paid him 19.50 cents for running three years. It runs from Jan. IS. 1896. to Jan. 18. 1899. Three years in the Eaton In­ surance Company. Mort Jones is agent for it. I got a letter tonight from Martha Silcox. Hot Springs. South Dakota. Every one of Nettie’s folks has got colds, so Dock says, but is some better now. I wrote a letter to Adah Munson to Sears. Oscola Co.. Mich. 1 got a letter from Cal Arbour. She says Mrs. Matilda Evans is very sick with inflammation of the bowels to Delton. Tuesday, Jan. 28 It is a real nice day today. Mrs. Doster here and brought me some buttermilk and some noddle soup. Mrs. Harthom is not so well. Mary Ann Mosier here. Susie Deprester here. Dock Hyde came here with my little Opal and she stayed all night with me. Ida Brandstetter here. Anna Harthom here. Dock Hyde came back and fixed me some medicine. Mrs. Perkins is sick. I heard today that Mrs. Givens was dead. I don't know when she died. 1 sent by Alzina and got 5 cents worth of licorice for Opal and a gallon of kerosene oil. 12 cents. Alzina Westover took Nellies and Idas letter to the office. She went down to see Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Mullen is real sick. Harry and Lizzie Jones here tonight to see about his in­ terest money. Oscar Diamond got 65 cents for wheal today to Delton. Wednesday. Jan. 29 Il is a real nice day today. Cecilia Diamond here while Oscar took a load of wheat to Delton. He got 65. Susie Bollie Deprester here. Dr. Hyde here a few minutes. He got some nuts for Opal. Mrs. Carpenter here a few minutes. Mrs. Bugbee here a few minutes. Francis Merlau here a little while. Alzina has gone for the mail. Mrs. Harthom no better. Mrs. Perkins no better. Mrs. Givens was buried today in Prairieville Cemetery. Little silver locks here tonight, how I love her. Phillis Diamond married tonight to Hastings to Samuel Reynolds. Mrs. Charles W. Ives died today in Gun Plains. Allegai? County. Thursday, Jan. 30 It is a very beautiful day today. Jennie Holcomb here and her little boy. Gerald. Lit­ tle Opal here tonight and suyed all night. She is a little lamb, you know. Dr. Hyde here tonight and left me some more different medicine. Friday, Jan. 31 It is a real nice day today. Jennie Holcomb here. I lent her three dollars to finish to pay their uxes. Susie Depreseter here all after­ noon. She swept out my bedroom. Mrs. Carpenter here. Mrs. Bugbee here today. Lura Andres here to dinner then she went over to Rutters, then she stopped in to see Mrs. Russell to have her come and stay with me while she goes over to Martin with Lura to suy over Sunday. Dr, Hyde here and took Opal home with him. Opal was real sick hi. e last night. He brought Leu and Lora todav to school. Mrs. Russell here to suy with me. There are lots of sick folks all over I got a Henry A. Dress Cat a log tonight Ely Cle­ ment here today to see about my stove. Emily Armstrong here today. Lura Andrews here tonight and suyed all night Mrs. Laura Ives was buried today in the Ives Cemetery on the Plains. BNNUAL School Election NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg schools COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 14, 1993 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 14, 1993. 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) members io the board of educa­ tion of the district for full term of four (4) years ending in 1997. TO FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES; Sally A. Adams Paul Dana Hughes Elizabeth J. Matteson TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors st the annual school election: MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be increased by 27.93 mills ($27.93 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valua­ tion for the year 1993, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 27.93 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1992 tax levy)? On June 2,1993, the electors of the Stste of Michigan will vote on an amendment to the Michigan Constitution of 1963. This amendment will materially change the method of finan­ cing schools within the State of Michigan. If the amendment Is approved by the electors on Juno 2,1993, the above proposition will not be submitted to the electors at the annual school election THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city Of township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I, Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of March 22,1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the lax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of govern­ ment affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg Schools, County of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, is as follows: BY BARRY COUNTY: Courthouse Renovation .35 mills unlimited tax pledge Commission on Aging .25 mills 1993-1994 1 00 mills 1993-1994 911 System .25 mills 1993-1996 County Parks BY BARRY INTER SCHOOL DIST: 1.25 mills indefinitely BY BARRY TOWNSHIP: 4.00 mills 1993 BY HOPE TOWNSHIP: 2.00 mills 1993-1996 BY ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP: 1.5 mills 1993-1995 BY YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP: 05 mills 1993-1994 BY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP: NONE BY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP: 1.00 mills 1993-1994 BY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP: 2.50 mills 1993-1994 BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: NONE Date: March 22._____ 1993 _____________ Susan VandeCar, Treasurer, Barry County ALLEGAN COUNTY TREASURER'S CERTIFICATE I, Patricia L. Birkholz, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of March 15,1993, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, and as apportion­ ed by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable pro­ perty located in Delton School in Allegan County. Michigan, is as follows: Unit " Voted-------Mills " ’ Years “ Effective ALLEGAN COUNTY E-911 25000 1990-1995 TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN LIBRARY 70000 UNLIMITED LIBRARY 30000 UNLIMITED DELTON SCHOOL None BARRY INTER. 1 25000 UNLIMITED 50000 UNLIMITED The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonap­ plication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not be­ ing required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. This certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the Delton School. Allegan County. Michigan on June 14. 1993. Dated at Allegan, Michigan March 15. 1993 Patricia L Blrkholz Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary. Board of Education �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10, 1993 Hastings' Dave Fox races car for fun and to teach his children Dave Dave Dave Dave by T.L. Stenzdbarton Sports Writer Fox drives his car. Fox drives his car real fast. Fox drives his car real fast in circles. Fox drives #12. a 700-horse sprint car and he recently won his first feature race this year. He races his blaze-red speedster, for the most part, at tracks such as 1-96 Speedway in I-akc Odessa and the Berlin Speedway in Marne. "I’m not in this to make a lot of money," the 31-year-old Hastings driver said. "I'm in it to have a little fun. do some winning, leach my kids a little bit and do some advertising for my sponsors." Fox, a native of Greenville, transplanted to Hastings, along with his wife , Mary Ann. and three kids, about eight months ago. He said gening into the sport of sprint car racing isn't cheap. “If someone wanted to buy this type of race car. they'd spend about $8,000 on the motor and another $8,000 on lhe (Gambler) chassis." He credits his good job and thanks his sponsors profusely for helping fund his hobby. "If it weren't for Haney's Auto Parts in Lake Odessa, Randy Merren Auto in Greenville and Castrol Motor Oil," he said, "There is absolutely no way I could race." He added, however, that sponsors do not always provide money. They sometimes donate a new product which the sponsor wants tried or provide a special service. Harris Body Shop did lhe painting and lettering of the car in return for them putting their logo on the front spoiler. Fox also gets help from his partner, Mike Ball, from Grand Rapids. "Mike helps pay the bills and we split lhe winnings," Fox said. In his five starts thus far this season. Fox said he has a feature win, two heat wins and has never finished out of the top five. "There's a great feeling when you win." he said, idly brushing off some offending dirt on the hood of his car. "You know you've worked hard for it and dedicated yourself to lhe sport and the win means you've succeeded. You have 30 other cars out there you're racing against and it feels great when you win." Fox's eyes become unfocused for a moment and he strokes his well-trimmed mustache slowly as if he's remembering his exact feelings when he won his first feature race at Ridge Raceway in Canada. He said that since all cars in the "limited class" have roughly lhe same size powerplant, a lot of effort goes into figuring cut lhe correct suspension setting for a given track. "Il's something you have to study," he said. "You have to know how to set the car up so it drives fast consistently. Everything on this car is adjustable." Fox's crew chief is his 15-year-old step­ son Levi Haight. Levi has dreams of his own about becoming a racer. "I want to be a racer now," the willowy, blonde-haired high-schooler said with lhe enthusiasm only a teenager in his last days of school before summer vacation can have. "I think working on it is fun. loo, " he added giving his step-dad a glance." I'm always learning -- you should never slop learning, but mostly 1 washed the car by myself. After a race, this car looks like something from the junk yard." Fox also has his olher step-sons, Charlie and Sean Tefft, 12 and 8 years old, respectively, along with Ball's son. Joel, as workers on lhe car. They're his "pit crew." Mary Ann said she was glad for her husband for finding something he enjoys and is really good al, though they had to make some compromises. She explained, "He spends a lot of hours working on his car and I like camping, so we had to work it out. "He is a real good role model for the kids. He teaches them about winning good and losing good and shout tnem good sportsmanship," she said, adding that the sport gives lhe kids a focal point. That, in turn, keeps them from looking elsewhere for things to do and possibly getting in trouble. Fox said its important for the kids lo learn. "Il's kind of iike a family thing around here. They're learning about how things work and how to fix them... whether they go into racing or something else, I think it will be valuable to them.” He stressed the importance for kids who want to race cars, or do anything constructive with their life, to "keep their head on straight. The) can't be doing drugs or anything like that. They have to stay in school and get an education to get a good job. They'll need a good job to support this kind of hobby." This is Fox's second venture into racing. He ran lhe unlimited class sprint cars for Frfteen-year old crew chief Levi (in the foreground) works on replacing the front shock absorbers while Dave adjusts the throttle control arm of the sprint car's engine. Charlie is relegated to wiping off dirt and smudges. about four years before giving it up because of the expense. He said he took a break for a few years before reluming to the sport in the limited class. The car in the limited class are identical to the unlimited class with the exceptions of not having an engine larger than 360 cubic inches and the limiteds have to run on a used, right rear tire. "This cuts down on the expense," Fox said. "You can buy a used lire from one of the guys who run in the unlimited class. They might spend $200 on a new tire every night they race. By driving on a used tires, this class of racing is a lot less expensive.” He said he spends about $35 on a used tire and will probrbly go through about 50 of them in his 30-race season. "If I hrd to buy a new right tire for every race, I couldn't make enough in prize winnings in this class to support myself." he said. The right rear tire is the one with lhe most downward force and has the most strain on it in the turns. Fox's car is lhe epitome of simplicity "This thing is built for one thing and one thing only - to fo real fast in a left-hand circle. There are no 'goodies' on it.** The car has no starter, clutch or flywheel. Il has one gear, which can be replaced, depending on the size of the track and whether it would be more beneficial to have speed in the straightaways or power in lhe corners. "You start it by giving it a shove with the push-truck.," Fox said. If you stall it on lhe track you're out of luck. There's no battery to start the car even if it did have a starter. The car has no frivolous niceties. It is built light The Thomapple Kellogg Girl’s 1600 meter relay team carried away first place in state track competition. Those on the team are (from left) Caria Ploeg, junior; Sarah Kaechele, sophomore; and seniors Trade Middleton and Kim Wohlford. Area produces several state track champions The school year for most districts has come to an end and so has the track and field meets for area high school students. For some it is the last time they'll compete in lhe sport, for others, they'll move on to collegiate level. The ones who decide to compete at college level had a chance last Saturday to compete against possible future winner of lhe 800-meter run. She placed sixth in the finals where the top eight runners finished within nine seconds of each ocher. Her time was 2:20.6. Middleville's Middleton was seventh in the 400-meter dash and Kaechele was eighth in lhe 800-meter run with times of 1:00.67 and 2:22.3. respectively. teammates or opponents. The state Class B and C championships were held June 5 and several students emerged as champions or defending champions. Delton's Rollie Ferris came in first in the discus with a heave of 168'7". His throw was the best in the state in any class and he set a new school record for Delton. His throw was School lied for sixth in the high jump with a height of 5'4". The winning height was 5’6". Edith Kortekaas, a Hastings foreign exchange student from the Netherlands came in just over seven seconds behind lhe ratio." he said. "The large, horizontal wing on top of the car increases the vehicle's downward force, which helps it maintain contact with the dirt surface. The vertical panels aid in cornering. Fox, an aircraft mechanic for AMR Comb in Grand Rapids, said that after working on the highly complex aircraft, it's nice to come home and work on something simple. "This is easy to work on. As an aircraft mechanic, this kind of stuff comes natural to me. Il's really easy...like working on a toy. That's what makes it fun. If it was hard to work on, it wouldn't be as much fun." Mulberry Fore golf marathon to raise funds The Southwest Shore Region of the American Heart Association of Michigan is planning a golf marathon at the Mulberry Fore golf course near Nashville Monday. June 14. The "Heart Open Golf Marathon" will pit four teams of four against each other from dawn to dusk to see which team can play the greatest number of holes in one day. They will be playing to raise money to help support research and education programs of more than five feet longer than his nearest competitor. Carla Ploeg from Middleville won her third straight title in the long jump, with a distance of 17-7 3/4. She was also part of lhe winning 1600-meter relay team of Kim Wolford, Sarah Kaechele and Tracie Middleton, who completed the relay in 4:04.4. The Trojans girls scored 23 points in lhe meet, which was good enough for seventh place and tied them with Frankenmuth. Inkster won the contest with 40 points. Others who scored points or earned medals in lhe meet were: The Delton 800-meter relay team of Kristen Harrington. Kelley Chamblcss, Sarah Doole and Rar~bcl Hamdenn. They took fourth, one and a half seconds behind lhe winner with a lime of 1:48.51. Heather Mitchell of Lake wood High weight for speed. In comparison, a good passenger car has about 150 horse power and weighs roughly 3,000 pounds. Fox's car has almost 700 horses and weighs about 1,400 pounds. "This gives me a great powcr-to-weight the American Heart Association. According to a news release, teams are still forming. The recommended minimum pledge donation for each golfer is $100, and the event will be limited to 16 golfers. For more information on lhe marathon call the American Heart Association at 616/382­ 5243 or 1-800-968-2427. In the Class C state finals, lhe Maple Valley Lions scored 17 points, which was good for 11th place in the final team standings. Scoring points for them were the 1600and 3200-meter relay teams, which placed fifth and second, respectively. In lhe 800-meter run. Maple Valley s Mindy Shoup look fourth with a lime of >■>3 34 Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! Dave Fox holds lhe checkered flag he earned for winning the feature race at Ridge Speedway in Canada. Beside him is his 15-year-old crew chief, Levi Haight The car is built with a high-strength, chrome-alloy tubing frame with aluminum body panels. The frame supports a 350cubic inch, methanol-injected. Chevy engine and surrounds a compact, utilitarian cockpit. "The methanol injection gives it its punch." he said. The driver's seat is reminiscent of a padded, high-back bar stool (without the legs), combined with a child's car seat. Fox said the five-point, aircraft-style seat belt and lhe high-strength tubing is for safety. The tight ruling driver seat helps keep lhe driver from being thrown around inside lhe cockpit in the event of a crash. "It is cramped in there, but. But you're in there for on reason, and it's big enough for that." he said. The extra wide tires on the car also help by stabilizing lhe car and giving it more contact with the surface lo assist in handling corners. "(The sport officials) try to make these cars as safe as possible. Nobody wants lo gel hurl out there." he said, crossing his thick arms, leaning back against his work bench and staring at his race car in much Ute same way as a proud father would look at his son. Fox said that when he crashes he doesn't see his life flash before his eyes and lhe world doesn't move into slow motion. "I sec dollar signs. I wonder to myself I low much is this crash going to cost me? That's why I'm a conservative driver." The winnings for an average feature race is about $600. he said. Fox also shows how conservative he is in lhe layout of his garage. There is very little wasted space and his Craftsman tools look Tom Vos has 11-1 record at Aquinas Tom Vos, a junior at Aquinas college and former Hastings High School student, posted an 11-1 record, pitching for the Aquinas College Sainis this year. His efforts helped his team finish 41-21 on the season and become the National Association of ’nicrcollegiate Athletics state champion. The college also placed first in the Wolverine-Hoosier Conference. Vos had an earned run average of 2.57 lo go with two shutouts. He was also named All-Conference and received NAIA All-State honors. Saints coach Terry Bocian said, "Tom is a pitcher in the true sense of the word. He continues lo work hard to become belter in all facets of lhe game.” . Vos’ only loss came at the hands of NAIA national champion St. Francis College of Illinois in the regional tournament. He graduated from Hastings in 1990. worn, but not dirty. They are nearly as clean as the day he got them. The floor isn't littered with puddles of oil or the wrappings from some part he had to buy and there are no dirty shop rags laying about. And while the garage isn't large, even with the car up on blocks, it is easy for Fox to move around it and inspect his work or that of his pit crew. When he works on the car his hands lake on an almost fluid quality - touching softly and moving without jerking movements — like they know what has to be done without the brain having to tell them what has to be done. They handle the carburetor's throttle relay with as much care as lhe heavy torsion bar rear suspension. He said he like lhe "thrills" of racing. He likes to drive his car fast. Fox likes to drive his car real fast. Dave Fox likes to drive his car real fast in circles. • SOFTBALL • Hastings Mens' Softball League Standings fad DtvWon W-L Chryxler/Poil....................................................... 4-0 Hearing Aid Center.......................................... 2-1 Culligan................................................................. 1-1 Hastings Merch................................................... 1-1 Brian's Painting.................................................. 0-3 Blue Division Cappon/SDE........................................................3-0 Kmart.....................................................................3-0 Okie Towne Tavern........................................... 1-1 McKeough Bros..................................................1-3 Hastings Mutual.................................................0-3 White Division Flexfab...................................................................3-2 Osima.................................................................... 3-2 Bills Safety Service.............................................1-2 E.W. Bliss............................................................04 Home Run Leaders - Terry Lyon 3. Rob Pickard 2, Brian Snider 2, Tom Clow 2. Jack Robert 2, 13 players with I. Last Weeks Results Chrysler/Poll b. Culligan 0. Chrysler/Poll 12. Mutual 6. HAC 9. McKeough’s 6 Bill’s Safety Serv. 17. Bliss 3. OSIMA 19. Bliss 15. Kmart 9. Brian's 8. Cappon/SDE 15, Flexfab 5. Flexfab 24. OSIMA II. Next Week’s Games Wednesday. June 9 - 6:30, Bills vs. Mutual; 7: 30. OSIMA vs. Mutual; 8:30. OSIMA vs. McKeough’s. Thursday. June 10 - 6:30. MAC vs. Olde Towne; 7:30. Cappon/SDE vs. Olde Towne; 8: 30. Cappon/SDE vs. Brian's. Friday. June 11 - 6:30. McKeough’s vs. Bills; 7:30. Bliss vs. Bills; 8:30. Bliss vs. Kmart; 9:30. Flexfab vs. Kmart. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10, 1993 — Page 11 The Thornapple Manor cheerleaders put on a show during the ceremony and livened things up with their rousing cheers. Seniors ‘graduate* at Thornapple Manor The Hastings High School adult graudating class of 1993 is presented to their family and friends after the presentation of diplomas. Adult graduation held at Hastings High June 5 A Sunday aflcrntxxi ceremony marked lhe "Do all the good you can. by all the granting of diplomas to the adult graduating class of 1993. The commencement program featured the names of 19 adults who were qualified to receive diplomas, marking the successful completion of the high school course of study. Teacher Doug flart gave the means you can. by all lhe ways you can. in all lhe places you can. by all lhe limes you can. to all the people you can. as long as you can." he said. Theresa Evans thanked the teachers and staff of the Hastings Schools for their understanding and help during her and her classmates working toward a diploma. Evans also gave the invocation. Scholarships to Kalamazoo Community College were were awarded to Evans. Elaine Watkins and l^ee Ann (Martin) Hunter. Community Education Director Jerry Horan presented the class as Hastings Board of Education Trustees Ray Rose and Robert Casey awarded the diplomas. commencement address and also sang "Wind Beneath My Wings." flan praised the graduates for overcoming many of life’s roadblocks, and reminded them "what a priceless value education really has." Saying knowledge can be compared to a beacon, he advised the new graduates to "never lei your torch go out." "Use your knowledge to help others." he Doug Hart sings "Wind Beneath my Wings" at the adult graduation cere­ mony at Hastings High School Sunday. Hsart also gave the cvommencement address. After the graduation ceremony, the seniors had a reception with balloons punch, cookies and cake. urged. Lee Ann (Martin) Hunter accepts her diploma from Hastings Board of Education Trustee Ray Rose. Also giving out diplomas is (right) Trustee Robert Casey. ( Woodland NEWS The new gospel music group. ‘Reclaimed” will sing at Lakewood United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday June 13. This group includes Les Gandy of Battle Creek. Kim Fagan of Hastings. Rick Hudson from Grand Rapids and Lakewood Methodist’s own Beny Makley. There will be finger foods and fellowship after the concert The ladies of the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held their every-other-month birthday party at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa last Thursday The honored guests for May and June were Novella Whited. Arlene Lee. Lillian Howe and Lillian Vandecar Other ladies present were HiId red Chase. Roxanne Gitzen. Evelyn Goodrich. Sheila Carter. Roma Kilpatrick. Barbara Dalton and Bonnie Norton The first-grade classes of Jill VanZyle and Mrs Jola Royer had a special tour of the Woodland Township Library last Thursday afternoon before the library opened Each of the 52 first-graders was given a book marker and a library card application, and was invited to attend story hour this summer. Story hour started its first session Thursday at 3:30. Edna C rothers came to read, but pro­ bably because school was not out yet and no*, very many children came the first time. This program will continue all summer if lhe children in the village want it enough to come Children will get a coupon for a Woodland Centre ice cream cone every time they read a specified number of books for their grade First-graders must read five, and Saiena Dunklee took home seven for the first week, so she will have a head start on the other children this week. At the end of the summer, the child in each of three grade groups who has read the most during the program will receive a gift cer­ tificate from a hook store as a grand prize. Children who will enter second through sixth grade are included Five different ladies will read during lhe summer Nell Stannard s mother. Eunice Matthews from Little Rock. Ark . arrived al the Grand Rapids airport Saturday evening tn spend a few weeks with her daughter and son-in-law. In a heartfelt speech, Theresa Evans thanks the teachers and staff of Hastings High School for helping her and her classmates complete their high school education. Thomapple Manor held a graduation ceremony Friday for its seniors to celebrate 'Senior Power' and to honor seniors for their wisdom and experiences. Edith McClurkin was named the 'valedictorian* of the class, and Luella Slocum was the 'salutatorian.' The class rankings were based on the number of activities the residents participated in during May. At the podium is Rita Pitts, one of the organizers of the graduation ceremony. by Catherine Lucas She had scraped her leg getting into a transit bus while changing planes at the Cincinnati airport. On Sunday the Stannards held a dinner in her honor. The guests were Ruth Niethamer. Tom and Doris Niethamer. Lyle and Jean Sandbrook. Bob and Virginia Crockford. Cathy Lucas and Catherine Pyle. Harold had made beef stew. Dons had made yeast rolls and apple pie. and everyone had a feast. Several graduation open houses were held around the area Saturday and Sunday . Right in this mile on Jordan Road, which has only three houses, there were two graduation par­ ties Sunday. Duane and Anne Reuther held one for two of her Curtis grandchildren. Angie and Jay. And at the MacKenzie farm there was a joint open house for Greg’s high school graduation and for JefTs graduation from Wayne Slate Law School. Their older brother, young Douglas, and his wife. Karen, drove out from Dearborn, where they were visiting with her family. Doug is working on a doctorate in artificial in­ telligence and robotics al Georgia Tech and Karen works in a computer-related job in lhe Smyma-Manetta area in Georgia. Doug told me to be sure to observe the “Greg shone” in the kitchen. Greg had a long line of band medals and many pictures and certificates recognizing achievement in both music and academics. He will enter University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in August and will be in the university band Greg also will receive a special scholarship in honor of Rudy Othmer through the Lions Club Tuesday night. Doug said the group he works with at Georgia Tech will enter a robot contest, spon­ sored by the Amencan Association for Ar­ tificial Intelligence again this summer. This year the contest will be held in Washington. D C. Doug said the group had completely rethought its robot and made what it hoped were many improvements after seeing how their creation performed at last year's con­ testin California. Friends and family in W(Midland hope that Michael Curtis has a happy birthday in San Diego June 10. He is far from home, but not forgotten. Woodland United Methodist is planning a father-son baiquet to be held Saturday night. Woodland village and environs will have an area-wide yard, sidewalk and garage sale Saturday trom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Woodland United Methodist Church will serve hot dogs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. so the shoppers can get a convenient lunch without losing loo much time. Also, the Woodland library will have some new and almost new books for sale from I to 5 p.m. On Memorial Day. three families, lhe McRoberts, the Shupps and the Wineys. had their annual reunion at Lakewood United Methodist Church. About 40 people from such places as Muskegon. Grand Rapids. Alma. Illinois and Indiana, who are all inter­ related in some way or another, attended this reunion, which they have been holding an­ nually around Woodland and Lake Odessa for about 50 years. John and Cindy Waite held a Hawaiian luau at their home on M-43/50 near Woodbury Comer Sunday in honor of John's mother's (Joyce Waite's) 60th birthday. There were 18 people at the party. A day camp is being planned at Lakewood United Methodist Church again this summer. The tentative dates are July 5 through 9 and it will be for children who have completed grades one through six. Pre-registration will Each of the seniors received a diploma during the ceremony to mark their graduation as members of the Class of 1993. be required. Daily vacation Bible school will be the week of June 21 through 25 at Lakewood United Methodist this year. Each child should bnng a washed light colored or white T-shirt to paint on (not in). Tammy Manice is the Hastings Grad JEFFREY FURROW coordinator. Information about vacation Bible schools at other churches in the area will be published as soon as it is available The chapter of Habitat for Humanity being organized in the Lakewood area will meet al Lakewood United Methodist Church Thurs­ day. June 17. at 7 p.m. There will be an elec­ tion that evening Anyone interested in working with this group should plan to attend this meeting SPENCER’S TOWING & RECOVERY from... 520 East Railroad St., Hastings . 945-2909 �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 10. 1993 Hastings students win recognition at honors night Hastings High School students were given scholarships, awards and recognition for their accomplishments during their high school careers on honors night Thursday. June 3. Besides the graduating seniors, juniors and sophomores also were honored for their achievements at the ceremony in front of family and friends. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards: David Andrus. Jonathan Andrus. Michelle Bechler. Valerie Blair. Thomas Brighton. Tonya Carlson. Christopher Carpenter. Michael Cook. Jennifer Davis. Kara Endsley, Miranda Frcridge. Brad Gee. Jason Gole. Tara Hillary (N.P.). Michelle Leatherman. Dione Lenz. Kristen McCall. Monica Mellen. April Owen. Jennifer Parker, Nathan Robbc. Tammi Snore. Anthony Snow. Daniel Styf. Kathleen Vos. Joseph Westra. Congressional Medial of Merit — Kathleen Vos. Department Awards Business Department — Christopher Carpenter. Career/Technical Department — Kara End­ sley, Eugene Miller. April Tobias. English Department — All A’s in English for four years: Valerie Blair. Kitt Carpenter. Kathleen Vos. Language Arts Student of the Yar for 1992-93 — Kitt Carpenter Literary Magazine Editors and Board Members — Kitt, Carpenter, Jenny Parker. David Solmes. Math Department — Christopher Carpenter. Science Department — (Vic Camp Award) Jenny Parker. Outstanding Biology Student — Kris McCall Activities Awards U of M Alumni Award — Christopher Carpenter. Kathleen Vos. Boys/Girls State — Christopher Carpenter. Lisa Storms. Dan Styf. Kiwams International Scmianr — Ryan McAlvey. DAR Award — Anthony Williams. Student Council Awards — President: An­ thony Williams. Vice President Anne End­ sley. Secretary/Treasurer Jody Stafford. Hugh O’Brian Award — Mane DeWitt. Perfect Attendance Awards — David Solmes. April Tobias (4 years). Kathleen Vos. Academic letter Awards Sophomores (3.8 and above for three semesters) — first year award. Rebecca Andersen. Emily Cassel. Marie DeWin. Danielle Dipert. Angela Fruin. Rachel Grif­ fin. Kevin Hubert. Amanda Jennings. Aman­ da Morgan. Melissa Schreiner. Andrea Wilbur Juniors (3.65 and abpve for five semesters) — first year awards. Kariana Cullen. Jason Kaiser. Lori McKeough. Katie Parker. Jean­ na Willard; second year award. Joe Bender. Rachel Brighton. Nicole Cooklin, Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris. Luke Haywood. Erin Hor­ ning. Theresa Kelly. Scott Krueger. Kathryn Larkin. Shala O'Grady. Aaron Rankin. Shell* Schantz. Michael Shade. Jeremy Strouse. Lori Vaughan. Alyce Zimmerman. Seniors (3.5 and above for seven semesters) — first year award. Michelle Bechler. Tam­ my Bridgman. Michael Cook. Alison Gergen. Tara Hillary (N.P.). Kristen McCall. April Owen. Benjamin Washbum; second year award. Kara Endsley. Miranda Freridge. Tif­ fany Lancaster. Dione Lenz. Jennifer Parker. Tammi Snore; third year award. David An­ drus. John Bell. Valerie Blair. Thomas Brighton. Christopher Carpenter. Jason Gole. Anthony Snow. Daniel Styf. Kathleen Vos. Exchange Club Youth of the Year — Christopher Carpenter. Kathleen Vos. Foreign Exchange Awards — Stefania Grbcic. Kelly Hutauruk. Edith Kortekaas. Antje Kunisch. Gift Sinthuphan. Yuka Toyota. Lon McKeough. Julie Worth. George ‘Buzz” Youngs Awards — Thomas Brighton. Anne Endsley. Twin Valley Conference All Academic Team — Steven Harbison. Christopher Carpenter. Ixxral Scholarship Awards Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship — Tony Snow. L.H. Lamb Scholarship — Jason Gole. Michelle Leatherman. Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — Lisa Storms. H.E.S.P.A. Scholarship — Aaron Spencer. Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship — Monica Mellen. HEA Scholarships — Miranda Freridge. Kristen McCall. Tammi Snore. Hastings Manufacturing Scholarships — Paul Buchanan. Tammi Snore. Kitt Carpenter. David Solmes. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Scholarship — Kitt Carpenter. Robert S. Casey. Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship (HEEF) — Vai Blair. Charles R Caldwell (HEEF) — Kara Endsley Robert Carlson (HEEF) — Mike Cook. Jock Clarey (HEEF) — Bryan Sherry . Helen Mott (HEEF) - Michelle Bechler. Pam Emswiler. Jenny Parker, Dan Styf. Viola L. Pufpaff (HEEF) — Ryan Madden. Rotary (HEEF) — Kathy Vos. Western Michigan University Gary FundFeldpausch (HEEF) — Tom Brighton. David Solmes. Howard and txona VanDelic, Hastings Education Association (HEEF) — Kara End­ sley. Holly Forbes. Dione Lenz. Tony Snow. Recognition of Honor Cord Recipients — High Honors (Top 10 students in graduating class — gold cords) — David Andrus. Valerie Blair. Thomas Brigh’on. Christopher Carpenter. Kara Endsley. Jason Gole. Jen­ nifer Parker. Tammi Snore. Anthony Snow. Kathleen Vos. Honors (GPA over 3.25 — blue and gold cords) — Jonathon Andrus. Michelle Bechler, John Bell. Tammy Bridgman, Tonya Carlson. Kelly Casey. Ashley Cole. Michael Cook. Jennifer Davis, Malyka deGoa. Pamela Emswiler. Holly Forbes, Miranda Freridge. Brad Gee. Alison Gergen. Tara Hillary. Tif­ fany Lancaster. Michelle Leatherman. Dione Lenz, Kristen McCall. Monica Mellen. Eugene Miller. April Owen. Nathan Robbc. Aaron Spencer. Dan Styf. April Tobias. Ben­ jamin Washbum. Joseph Westra. Cherish Wetzel . Thomas J Brighton Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Medallion Scholar ship from Western Michigan University Paul Buchanan — Scholarsh.p from Colum­ bus College of Art and Design. Tonya E. Carlson — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Christopher S Carpenter — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. National Honor Society Scholarship. National Merit Scholarship. Trustee Scholarship to Albion College. Tandy Technology Scholarship Ashley M. Cole — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Michael R Cook — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Chenc L. Cotant — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Kelsey J. Cruttenden — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Lawrence Technological University Trustee Scholarship. Jennifer L. Davis — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Anne Endsley - Michigan Tuition Grant and Women’s Basketball Grant to Aquinas College. Kara L. Endsley — State of Michigan Com­ pel i 11 v e Scholarship. Paula R. Glassbrock/F.F.A. Scholarship. Derek W. Freridge — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Miranda F. Freridge — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Bradley J. Gardner — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Brad A. Gee — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Dean’s Scholarship to Taylor University. Enrollment Award from Taylor University. Alison R. Gergen — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jason D Gole — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Jeff R. Haywood — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Tara M. Hillary — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Lisa Storms won the "Girls State* activity award, which was presented by Ron Miller and Shirley Neff. Kristina Javor — Grand Valley University Scholarship. Tiffany Lancaster — Trustee Scholarship to Davenport College. Michelle R. Leatherman — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Blanche Barr Trone Scholarship to Michigan State University. Dione A. Lenz — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Honors Scholarship to Grand Valley State University . Jesse Lyons — Slate Tuition Grant to Aquinas College. Ryan N. Madden — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Aubrey W. Mason III — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Kristen L. McCall — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Monica L. Mellen — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Distinguished Artist Award from Hope College. Rachel A. Mepham — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Heather F. Noorman — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. April Owen — Academic Scholarship from the University of Tennessee. Jennifer L. Parker — Stale of Michigan • Competitive Scholarship. National FFA Scholarship. University Scholarship Award from Michigan Slate University. Matt D. Pyle — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Nathan M. Robbc — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Lisa M. Smith — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Tammi A. Snore — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Anthony Y. Snow — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Aaron Spencer — Davenport College Scholarship, 2 Scholarships from Business Professionals of American Regional Competi­ tion. State of Michigan Tuition Grant. Jennifer L. Storm — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Daniel J. Styf — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship from Hope College. Scott Vann — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Kathleen S. Vos — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship from Hope College. Robyn D. Wallace — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Joe A. Westra — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Patrick S. Williams — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Senior Acmi hu. Dan R. Allen — Stale of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. David R. Andrus — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Kalamazoo College Scholarship. Jonathan C. Andrus — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Michelle M. Bechler — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Honors Scholarship and Stewardship Award from Calvin College. John Bell. Jr. — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Valeric A. Blair — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Board of Trustees Scholarship from Central Michigan University. "The Kiwanis International Seminar* award was given to Ryan McAlvey by James Schnackenberg. "The Congressman's Medal Merit" winner this year at Hastings High School is Kathleen Vos. The "George "Buzz" Youngs Award’ was presented to Thomas Brighton and Anne Endsley by Scott Bojanich. Marie DeWitt received the "Hugh O'Brien Award* from Catherine Ash. WAIT continued from page 1 receive. "We have contingency plans for both (situations).* said Superintendent Carl Schoessel. but neither plan can be implemented without needed financial information. The Headlee Amendment requires school districts to lower their millage rales when local property assessments rise faster than lhe rate of inflation. However, when local property tax support for schools goes up. stale aid goes down correspondingly. so the schools stand to lose money unless they gain approval from voters to override Headlee. Hastings has a millage rate of 36.4657. The rollback, if allowed to stand, would decrease the rale by 3.16 mills leaving 33.30 mills to operate the schools. That means the schools will lose slightly more than $1 million in operating funds. Catherine Ash presents Tony Williams with the *DAR Award " Gordon Ironside, right, awarded Christopher Carpenter and Kathleen Vos the "U of M Alumni Award" Carpenter and Vos also were named the "Exchange Club Youth of the Year." Schoessel said. "We're asking the voters to approve collecting the mills they have already authorized." Schoessel added. Ironically. Barry County voters overwhelmingly approved Proposal A by a vote of 9,156 lo 5.316. but returns from Oakland. Macomb and Wayne Counties turned the tide the other way statewide. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 — page 13 Hastings High School Class of James Metzger, a teacher at Hastings High School for 21 years was unanimously chosen by senior class officers to address the Class of '93. 1993 ...graduates in style % Kellie Keller accepts her diploma from Board Member Mark Feldpausch in a moment of personal triumph. Her grit and determination brought her to this success despite medical difficulties. ’ Hastings High School senior Gordon Tait offers the benediction to close the commencement program for the Class of'93. "BEST WISHES" A crowded gymnasium witnessed the graduation of the Class of '93 Friday, June 4. ‘You are a single block in God's patchwork of humanity,* James Metzger, speaker for the evening told the assembled class. ‘Success is judged by the goals each one of you have set for yourselves. You have the potential to learn something each day of your life.* BUSINESSES AROUND the COUNTY Today and Tomorrow^ Small Craft Warning is a country gift store in Hastings offering nautical. Americana, country, Amish and Southwestern crafts made by local COTANTS crafters The Old Fashioned Way.” Farm Market Besides the cherished Teddies and Lilia's pot­ pourri chips (which are a big seller), an exceptional feature of Small Craft Warning is our men's section Cotant s Farm Market. Inc . grows and sells its own bedding plants, produce, apples and cider Owner William Cotant and his son Bob. who manages the business, also have U-pick strawberries and blueberries There’s a wonderful in store bakery and a large greenhouse with all types of flowers, plants and shrubs The farm market has its own cider offering duck and bird decoys, weathervanes of wood, "gone fishin" and "Dad's Workshop" signs. At the front comer of the store is The Trading Front Row (I to r): Marilyn Cotant, Cherie Cotant, Kathy Cotant, Miranda Frendge. Brian Cotant. Second Row (I to r): Kim Rodriquez, Shannon Fuller. Jenny Millsap, Nat Healy. Third Row (I to r): Chuck Fuller, Bob Cotant, Bill Cotant. Joe Westra. press with a window available for viewing From the time Bill was in the FFA in high school, he always wanted to have a farm market When his son Bob went away to college, he decided upon graduation that he wanted to return to Hastings to farm and help his father fulfill his high school dream The business started in 1955 and has been in the same location since 1976 Cotant s Farm Market offers tours to school groups as a community service Their plans and goals for the future are “to continue growing and selling quality products to suit the needs of our community " Along with Robert and Kathryn Cotant and William and Marilyn Cotant. employees include Nat Healy, produce manager. Post boasting premium sports cards, Becketts and accessories. We are dedicated to keeping abreast with the cur­ rent trends and styles in country living, and special orders are no problem for our seasoned artists, sai Glenda & Ron Koutz owners Ron and Glenda Koutz, who have been in business at 117 W. State St. for nine months. "1 personally feel that as long as heirlooms, antiques and dearly treasured items from our past are a part of our lives, there will continue to be a need for decorative accessories to compliment them," she said. "We are excited to be a part of the Best 100 Small Towns in America where country shopping is and Kim Rodnguez. head baker COTANTS Farm Market Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 to 5:30 2500 S. Bedford Road. Hastings P/z mile South of Hastings on M-37) WE WELCOME FOOD STAMPS DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a m to 5:30 p m .: Saturday 9 a m. to 5 p.m ; Closed Sunday 117 E. Stale St. 948-9600 945*4180 Next to Barlow Florist 945-3205 cuppon Oil Company For 25 years, cappon oil Com­ pany has served area customers and continues to specialize in Shell products and to offer delivery of petroleumnilproducts, the L®n 1° R'0hl TerrV Cappon, Aaron VenHuizen, Ron Hinkle. Tammi CapRight-Away Oil Change service pon Qan Hause, Jon Meek. Steve Greenfield. Bryan Travis. and complete auto care and ’ ’ auto repair including front brakes, rear brakes, struts, shocks, springs, minor tuneups, power windows, power seats and alignments. When it s time to change your oil, well get you into our special oil change service bay right away and replace your cars old oil with high-quality Shell motor oil. No ap­ pointment necessary. So come experience the difference Shell people and products make." Shell s once a year rebate is now going on. Save up to 540 on a set of four tires. Get an instant' rebate on selected styles now through July 10. Stop in or call for your appointment... CAPPON OIL CO. 945"3354 1601 S. Bedford Road, Hastings • HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 to 7; Saturday 8 to 3 Golden Moments There's no piece like home for someone you love. Keep­ ing your loved one In the warmth of a home’s atmosphere is what Golden Moments Is all about. A 20-bed facility. Golden Moments provides respite care for a few hours, a day. a weekend, or for whatever time period a family needs an interval of rest or relief from car­ ing for a loved one. Fwnily care providers may be relieved during times such as vacations and periods of medical recovery or just a few hours of well-deserved rest. Private and semi-private rooms are attractively decorated and may be furnished with a resident s own furniture, if Golden Moments offers a flurry of activity. Crafts, music and games, along with good old-fashioned conversation are available indoors. For those wishing to venture out, Golden Moments' offerings include picnics and trips to restaurants, Front (I to r): Brenda Landheer. Tina Jelly. Dog-Tyler movies and plays. Middle row: Marian Rupright. Esther Rjpright. Judith Meals are home-cooked and aimed to please Each week Church. Claudia Hoaglin. Diana Williams. Back row Linda a resident is chosen to be honored on a special day. The Vasquez. Olive Agee. Felix Kullik. Bill Hoaglin resident chooses a meal of meat, potatoes, salad, vegetable and dessert prepared at Golden Moments. The resident's family is invited to join the special dinner. Golden Moments is a family-owned and operated Christian home. Esther Rupright is the owner and Marian Rupright. administrator. Assistant administrators are Judith Rupnght Church and Olive Rupnght Agee Linda Vasquez is secretary and Doris Tinkler is activity director. The friendly staff is trained and on-duty 24 hours per day with a nurse always on call. Golden Moments 3506 Lawrence Road Hastings 945-9789 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 10. 1993 Hastings man stands mute to charges of trying to kill ex-girlfriend A 30-year-old Hastings man accused of slabbing his 34-year-old cx-girlfncnd stood mule May 27 in Barry County Circuit Court to charges of murderous assault and malicious destruction of properly. Not guilty pleas were entered on Joel C. Davis’ behalf. Davis is charged with one count of assault with the intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison, and two counts of malicious destruction of personal property, a felony with a maximum prison sentence of four years. A June 17 pre-trial was scheduled. According to the police report on lhe incident. Davis went to his ex-girlfriend s house on West Blair Street lhe night of Jan. 25. Davis quarreled with the woman and she left the residence with another man. police said. Davis told police he fell asleep in the woman's home and "trashed" it when he awoke the next morning, breaking a window, burning some clothes, and smashing other items in the home. Davis saiu he confronted his ex-girlfriend Area residents could be victims of telemarketing scam, police say by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer At least one area woman fell victim io a recent telemarketing scam. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report, and troopers believe other local residents may have been swindled as well. Trooper Annette Smith said she was alerted to the scam this weekend by an 86year-old woman who contacted the post to complain about a company in Atlanta, Ga., called Gem Merchandising Inc., which allegedly had conned her out of some money. Smith said she contacted lhe Georgia State Attorney General in Atlanta. Chuck Norris, about the problem and found out that the company is targeting elderly and disabled people with a telemarketing scam by trying lo sell them medical alert systems. Smith said representatives of the company telephone people and tell them they have won three prizes. The callers then tell lhe people they need to send the company S1.000 to $ 1.300 to receive lhe prizes. The callers sometimes call back and request an additional $2,000 for the prizes. Smith said. Smith said lhe callers are "very persuasive" and will tell their victims anything they want to hear in order to get them to send their money. "I’m sure there's a lot of people that have been taken." Smith said. She said that the telemarketing scar been going on since last year or the year before. She also said the company has used two other names during its dealings with the public—Starcrest Mcdi-scrvices and Summit. Smith described the prizes the company offers its victims as "crappy" and worth only about $200. She said they include things like pens, a travel alarm clock, a perpetual calendar and cheap jewelry. The medical alert "systems" sold by the company only include a medical tag in some cases. Smith said. In one case, a woman reportedly received a box with a button that can be pushed in case of an emergency. The button sends an alert signal to the company in Georgia, however, and then the company calls for an ambulance. Smith said Norris, is suing the company on behalf of the phone scam victims. The $508,000 suit seeks to recover the money the victims sent to the company. Norris told Smith that if any area residents have had dealings with the company, they should send their names, addresses and the dates of the telephone calls to him. Norris' address is: Attn: Chuck Norris, Attorney General. Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs. No. 2 Manin Luther King. Jr. Drive, Plaza Level East. Atlanta. Ga. 30334. Smith said people can call the Michigan State Police post in Hastings if they have any questions. THE CLASSIFIEDS The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 (jara^t Sult GARAGE SALE Microwave, dryer, bath vanity and sink, much more. 1029 S. Michigan(Hast), 6-11/6-12.________ GARAGE SALE 736 W. Grand, Friday, June II th, 9-6, Saturday-12th, 9-1.___________ ONE DAY ONLY Sal, 6/12, clothes, collectibles, furniture, appliances and more! Groves, 6727 Noffke Dr., Caledonia. PARK WIDE YARD SALEfBake Sale) 4777 Barber Road. June 12th from 9-5, June 13th from 9-3. //<//> II anted $300 TO $500 WEEKLY Assemble products at home. You get paid direct 265 Compa­ nies looking for home workers. 517-790-2734. _______________ FLEXIBLE HOURS have fun making extra money through House of Lloyd party plan. No investment $500 sample kit. Weekly paychecks, easy job. Supplement your income with­ out leaving home. Come along, what have you got to lose? Also, booking parties with summer bonus. Call Cathy, 616-795-7133._______________ WAITRESSES AND KITCH­ EN ASSISTANTS Experienced preferred. Good wage with great tips. Must have flexible hours, especially weekends. Apply in person at Helmuts Kaffcchaus in Nashville. Pets ROTTWEILER PUPSPurebrcd, dew claws, 1st shots, wormed. S200.00. If interested call 945-5229 after 5:00p.m. FOR SALE Electric motors, new and used: Aladin Lamps with shades, new; right angle Vi" electric drill, new; sawsall, new; mis­ cellaneous hand tools and cabinet; electric gasoline pump, hose and noz­ zle; pipe wrenches 14" to 24"; pipe dies Vt" to 2" and cut­ ters; set Vi" sock­ ets; combination disc and belt sander; gasoline driven arc welder, cables. 763-3310 ( oininun itx \ otters H.H.S. 1968 CLASS FAMILY PICNIC, July 31. 1993 - 12 P.M. till dark, at Bill Anders home, at Head Lake. 5520 Wilk­ ins Rd. Hastings, MI. Pot Luck - Everyone bring hamburg patties/hot dogs, and buns. Dish to pass, drink, and lawn chain. We’ll eat at 4 P.M. For information, call Mary Rein Furlong 948-2485; Doug Hart 795-7167; Marilyn Bristol McWhinney 795-3744; Bill Anders 623-2407. In case of rain- it will be held at Hope Township Hall, on M-43. South of Hastings, about 6 miles on the lefL lawn A harden LAWN TRACTOR SIMPL­ ICITY Hydro-static drive, llhp, 36" dual cutting blades, well maintained and care. 948-2015. Jobs Wanted CHRISTIAN MOTHER will watch your child/children in my home, just a few blocks from Central. Any shift 948-8647. Mist t Humous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1 st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FULL SIZE BRASS BED (Gorgeous) 3 months old, still in plastic Cost S795 new/sacrificc S225. 517-627-9494_________ PRIOR SERVICE!’! The Michigan National Guard is accepting new members in the Hastings area. Bonuses for those who qualify. Min. S150/weckend to start. Call 534-6030 today._____________ THINGS PILING UP? No time to organize a yard sale? Get cash for the lot and be rid of it. Call Kay, Aunt Ellen's Attic. 623-8900. FOR SALE Couch and love­ seat. Teal and Mauve. 2 years old. Purchased at Walldorffs, $1700. Sacrifice for $750. 948-8706 after 6pm. / urm 3 ALL STEEL ARCH BUILD­ INGS never erected, cm deliver, machinery/xhop/grain use. 40x52 was $8216 now $5861; 40x98 was $12,427 now $8877; 50x146 was $20,193 now $14,958. (317) 634-6243. Court News and the other man in lhe driveway when they returned to the home lhe next rooming. Police said Davis threatened the woman while they were talking, (hen stabbed her in the shoulder with a kitchen knife, breaking the knife in two. Police said the knife's blade nicked the victim s lung. The victim ran across the road to a residence on Church Street where Davis followed her and attacked her again, police said. The man who had been with the victim got a baseball bat from his car and rhm chased Davis, officers said. Davis was finally restrained by lhe owners of the home, the police report said. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released. In other recent court business: • A Delton man facing three life sentences on first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Bernard E. Stampfier, 56, pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for sexually penetrating a 14-yearold girl, a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl and another thirddegree criminal sexual conduct charge for having oral sex with a 15-year-okl girl. All three charges arc punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Stampfier pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea bargain agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss three firstdegree criminal sexual conduct charges, punishable by up to life in prison, pending against Stampfier. Sentencing was scheduled for July 1. • A 39-year-old Middleville man accused of having sexual contact with a girl under 13 years old stood mute to a charge of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct. A not guilty plea was entered on Michael Brinningstaull's behalf. Second-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A June 24 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 20-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to 12 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of violating his probation by having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl last November. Chadd M. Ulrich pleaded guilty to the probation violation in exchange for the prosecutor dismissing a charge of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for having sex with an underage girl. Ulrich received 158 days credit. Ulrich was placed on five years probation in November 1991 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree child abuse for shaking a two-month-old child hard enough to cause injuries known as "Shaken Child Syndrome." Ulrich pleaded guilty to the reduced charge in exchange for the prosecutor dropping a charge of first-degree child abuse, a felony punishable by 15 years Hustmss Strutts ALUMINUM FIBERCOAT SPRAYED on roofs and mobile homes. 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Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 SPECTRUM PAINTING ix offering 25% off all services. ..commerci al/rcsidenti a 1, inlerior/exterior, and deck refinishing. Free estimates. (616) 623-3182, Jeff Hall. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Cail 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE STUMP REMOVAL Free estimates. 616-693-3035. TREE TRIMMING or remov­ al, brush chipping. Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Randson Hesterly. 945-2545. in prison, against him. • A Shelbyville teenager accused of stealing two snowmobiles in February pleaded guilty to one of two charges of larceny over $100 pending against him. James R. Baranoski. 17, had his plea taken under advisement by the court. This arrangement effectively places Baranoski on probation for one year. After that year, the court will hold a hearing to review Baranoski's conduct while on probation. If the court is satisfied with his performance, Baranoski's plea would be rejected and the charges against him dismissed. If the court is not satisfied, it can accept Baranoski's plea and sentence him on lhe larceny charge or extend his probation. Larceny over $100 is punishable by up to five years in prison. A review date of May 26, 1994, was set Shuster also required Baranoski to pay $2,000 in costs and $2348.84 in restitution lo the victims for damages to the snowmobiles. "Those victims arc going to be fully repaid," Shuster said. Shuster said he does not enjoy being a "tough guy" with young people, but he feels he has to be tough on them to stop them from leading lives of crime. "Il may take you a long lime, but if this experience is lough enough to shape you up to where you decide you're going to be a good citizen, the day will come when you will realize that we did the right thing by you," Shuster said. Baranoski told the court during his plea that he and two friends were driving around in Yankee Springs Township Feb. 14 when his friends decided they wanted lo steal a snowmobile. Baranoski said he did not want to al first, but his friends talked him into it. That night, they stole a snowmobile from a home in Allegan County, Baranoski said. He said they loaded it in a pickup truck and hid it in the woods. The next night, Baranoski and his friends went out again and stole two more snowmobiles from homes in Barry County, he said. • A Marlin man pleaded guilty to a charge of violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer. Timothy S. Boland. 28, was sentenced in 1990 to three years of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of attempted larceny over $100. He was accused of stealing a snowmobile in Orangeville Township in Dec. 1989. Boland was also sentenced to six months in jail on the charge and required to pay $500 restitution and $1,000 in fines and costs. Because he violated his probation, Boland can be re-sentenced on the larceny charge. Former local stock broker charges with embezzlement A former area stock broker was arrested Wednesday on charges of embezzling $38,000 from his clients in 1989. James B. Williams, 43, a former agent for the now-defunct Kent King Securities of Hastings, turned himself in to Hastings City police. He was arraigned in 56th District Court in Hastings on two counts of embezzling over $100, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both. Williams is accused of stealing $32,000 in February 1989 that he was supposed to have invested in a Chicago savings and loan for three of his clients in Lansing. I-atcr that summer, he also allegedly took a $6,000 payment those Lansing clients were to receive from their part in a joint business leasing venture. After his arraignment. Williams was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. A June 23 pre-examination and a June 25 preliminary exam were scheduled for Williams in district court. Police Beat Money reported missing from Quik Mart HASTINGS — Hastings City police said $195 was reported missing Friday from the Cappon Quik Mart on East Green Street. A manager of the store told officers that the money was discovered missing June 3 from a cash drop safe in the store. Employees regularly drop money into the safe when cash builds up in the cash register. A deposit made the night before was missing from lhe box. Officers are still investigating. More than $5,500 worth of items taken THORNAPPLE TWP. — Burglars raided the garage of a home on Kiser Road and made off with more than $5,500 worth of household items. Barry county Sheriffs deputies. The victims told deputies they are in lhe process of moving out of the home and the stolen Kerns were being stored in the garage during lhe move. The items were take between May 27 and May 29. Burglars got into the garage by breaking through a garage window. Taken were two televisions worth $1,200. a $500 shotgun, a $135 rifle, $2,000 in tools, a $300 trailer hitch, a bug zapper worth $60. a $150 radar detector, several suits valued at $1,000. a $150 tree stand and fishing poles worth $50. Starr School Road mailboxes smashed HASTINGS TWP. — Three area youths are suspected of smashing more than a dozen mailboxes along Starr School Road Sunday night, Hastings City police said. Officers said they went to the area after residents reported hearing sounds like gun shots in the area al 3:45 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the smashed mailboxes. Officers also spotted a car driving along Starr School Road, police said. Officers followed the car onto East Stale Street and pulled it over on Madison Street. Inside, officers found a 23-ycar-old and two 17-year-old boys. The boys told officers they had been driving along Starr School Road smashing mail boxes with a baseball bat. police said. Officers said they found a bat in the car. Police are still investigating. Burglars steal cash, video games THORNAPPLE TWP. — Burglars Mole $660 in quarters as well as some other items when they broke into a home on Noffke Drive Wednesday. June 2. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. One victim told deputies everyone in the family had left the home by 7:20 a.m. The victim said she returned home at 12:45 p.m. to find items in the home had been disturbed. Deputies said burglars entered lhe home through an unlocked garage door. Taken were the quarters, $20 worth of baseball cards, $31 in cash and $160 worth of for Baranoski. Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard M. video game tapes. Shuster required Baranoski to spend his year of probation in jail. He said that under Barry Parrot and other items stolen in break-in County's earned release program, however, Baranoski might not spend a full 12 months 19 and May 20. State Police troopers at the Hastings post said. in jail. "The time you spend (in jail) is going to depend on your attitude and how you impress the probation department." Shuster said. MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A home on Ooverdale Road was broken into between May Troopers said burglars entered lhe home by forcing open a door. Taken was an 8-year-old parrot, a $100 television, a $100 VCR, a pan set worth $100, a $30 table, a $65 juicer, a box of figurines valued at $100, a box of jewelry worth $1,000 and a $50 silver cream and sugar set. The victim told police that most of lhe items taken belonged to a former boyfriend of hers who had moved out to California. Jet ski accident injures two girls The 11-ycar-old operator of a Sea Doo and her passenger were injured when their jet ski hit a docked boat on a lift while traveling west along the north shore of Jordan Lake about 8:30 Tuesday e vening. Abbey Walker of Lake Odessa and Audra Kuzma, also of Lake Odessa, were knocked into the water on impact. A nearby fisherman. Shawn Herman, of Nashville, helped the two girls after the incident, which occurred just off the north shore near lakeview Drive. Walker was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Kuzma was taken to Blodgett Hospital by family members. Both girls are listed in fair condition. The accident remains under investigation, according to the Ionia County Sheriff Department Marine Division. Back-out collision injures two people HOPE TWP. — At least two people were injured when one car backed into another on Guernsey Lake Road near Wall Lake Road Tuesday, June I, deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said. Douglas E. Bresson. 36, of Cloverdale, was driving west on Guernsey I-akc al 10:55 a.m. when a car driven by Joel C. Burton, 44, of Cummings. CA. backed out of a driveway on the north side of the road, deputies said. Bresson said he could not stop in time to avoid a collision. Bresson and his passenger. Perry K. Smith, 37, of Kalamazoo, were injured in the accident and taken to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where they were treated and released Burglars steal appliances from rural home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglars stole more than $1,800 worth of items from a home on Baseline Road May 18. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. The victim told troopers she left the home at 8:30 a.m. and returned home at 12:10 p.m. to find a window of the home broken and some items missing. Troopers said burglars entered the home through the window. Taken were two telephones worth $129. a $450 VCR, a $120 Walkman, two pairs of binoculars valued at $180. a $125 television, a camcorder worth $650. a police scanner worth $300. a $40 radio, two watches valued at $150 and $375 worth of compact discs. � https://omeka.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/520/HastingsBanner_1993-06-17.pdf 0694c5424a961f7d4e185026fa3fe205 PDF Text Text BASIUKS NJMIC HBRMV uis CHWian WkSUMGS. Mt 49051 im Area school election results Alumni Banquet sparks memories Pain comes before gain... See Page 12 See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings FuD' it Litrar. lil S.Churcn St. Hastings,^! 49V5S Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 17. 1993 VOLUME 139. NO 15 Hastings cuts bus program News Briefs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer More than 2.000 children will be looking for a way to get to school next fall if pro* posed cuts in the Hastings Area School Sys­ Historical Society spreads the blanket tem budget are implemented. Hastings Board of Education officials Tuesday unanimously approved a 1993-94 budget that calls for drastic cuts for the next school year, including the elimination of school bus transportation for 2.200 children. About 63.5 percent of all school district The "Origin and Hioory of Heirloom Plaau" will be the topic for diaceaaioo when the Barry County Hiatoricu) Society hold, is annual picnic tomgbt at ta taw of Margaret Lord. 4200 Otis Lake Rood. Heatings. The public is welcome to lake a picnic basket, blanket and chairs and join the 5:30 pan. event. children ride the bus to school. The cuts were necessary to make up for more than SI million the system will not get because of Monday’s defeat of the Headice override, officials said. "Get afl your shots whfle you're tots" by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Motorists who keep a wary eye on the confusing intersection at Heath Road/Green Street and M-37/M-43 west of Hastings will get no relief from the worry Get "all strung out" at Dulcimer Festival Sunday. Athrusior to the Saturday concerts will be S3 and Sunday concerts are free. Barry County being “fair" to kids hs free adnusskm to the Barry County Fair (July 17-24) for one day only Io kids under IX it was recently mnounrod And. rides will he jest $1 aB day one day and just 57 Io ride front noon Io 5 p.m. on another day. Those specific days will be announced al a later date. The fair will also attempt Io increase an awareness of the role of farmers in today's society With a special "Barry County Farm Bureau Day." Performers at the event were also announced. They will be BiUy Jo Royal, singer of "Down in the Boondocks.* and the group. "Stantup," which features for­ mer Jefferson Stantup lead singer. Mickey Thomas. In an encore visit will be "Da Yoopers." Motors, metal and memories Sunday Sunday** the day for cruisin' not snoozin for dad because Charlton Park wants to give him a gift. The historic village and park is boating its 12th Annual Fathc. s Day Car Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. featuring 4.200 wheels, more than 15 million dollar* worth of street rods, customs, trucks, antiques and classics, along with a swap meet, good and competition among the exhibitors. Car exhibitors will have a chance at $1,270 in cash prizes, over $3,000 in door prizes and dash plaques will be given to the first 1,000 to enter the park. General admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children 5 yean of age through 15 yean of age. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville on Charlton Park Road. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl outlined the cuts: • No busing (except state mandated special education). • A pay to play athletic program. • layoff of 18 teachers, three custodians, two library aides and one administrator. • A shortened school day. • Cuts in music, counseling and library services. If those reductions and the rest of the sug­ gested cuts arc implemented, the budget will allocate $3,780 to spend for each pupil dur­ ing the 1993-94 school year. The Board had previously considered three See BUS CUTS, continued page 2 State says “No Light11 west of Hastings A free itnnmnixatioa clinic is being ottered by the Hastings Kiwuuta Club at the Barry County Health Department office in Hastings Saturday from 1:30 am. to 11 a-m. with no appointmem needs tl It is reported that teas than 50 percent of Barry County children have their atana ap to dale. For more infoanatioo. call 948-4M0. Getting all mad ap and akuag out is what hundreds of dulcimer and other mountain music enttaniaMa plan to do this weekend at the Southern Michigan Dulcimer Festival at the Berry Expo Center thia Friday through Sunday. Htupa. flddtes. bamm. tat wtantaa and the Ike we just a few of dm mtapm taMmems that will hannonise al dm event, which is eel io offer worksbope, doee-up i rw aquaee dancine end tonre. Joining the weekend's concert line-up will be the "Olde Michigan Reffwater Stringband." Kim Marley. "Mill Ran Dulcimer Band." "Walt Michael A Conmany* on Saturday and "Ceoltoiri." Jon Kay and "No Strings Attached" on PRICE 25* anytime soon. The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion has told the Rutland Township Board that the intersection docs not require a traffic light. After surveying accidents, the volume of traffic and the delays to side street traffic. A. Robert Briere, district traffic engineer of the MDOT in Kalamazoo, notified the Sawing up the pavement... Construction worker Zach Pilczuk cuts up Slate Street with a pavement saw on the south side of the National Bank of Hastings The work is part of the Downtown Development Authority improvements. The street is expected to reopen June 28. Look inside for more photos of downtown construction projects. board of the decision by letter. However, officials of the township and at least one Barry County Commissioner vow that something will be done about the confusion and potential for accidents at that comer. The MDOT review of accidents took into consideration only those after the flashing light was installed on July 3.1991, and found that for the 18 month period from that July to December, 1992, there were a total of nine accidents, for an aver­ age of six per year. Briere said the traffic light is not needed for that location because of low volumes on the Green street and minimal delays for the vehicles approaching the intersection. “In addition,” he wrote, “the accident sit­ uation is not abnormally high when com­ pared to numerous other intersections with similar volumes on a state wide basis." Supervisor Robert Edwards said he would not take the ‘no* as a permanent answer to the problem and would continue to work on it even after the state denial. The rest of the board members agreed that something had to be done about the in­ tersection. suggesting an engineering change in the comer, or speed limitations to slow traffic in that area. Barry County Commissioner and former trustee of the township Sandy James asked for a copy of Briere's letter of rejection so that she could continue investigating. She noted that the board had been work- See NO UGHT, continued page 2 Dr. Mary Kelly named "Distinguished Alumna" at reunion by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The "Distinguished Alumna" of 1993 en­ joyed unparalleled popularity, was "Miss Congeniality." and was never too busy to tutor other kids who needed it, said Harmon Wilcox introducing Dr. Mary Kelly. An excellent athlete when girls had no outlets for their talents, Kelly became a cheerleader to urge on the boy’s who did have teams to showcase their abilities, Wilcox said. She was the editor of the school yearbook when it was called the Fortnight, and also when it was named the Doomsday Book. Kelly kept her great humility with all the praise she got. Wilcox noted. And. he recalled, "she was a real good looker." Her list of accomplishments is long, and she is still enjoying challenges, after 30 years as a teacher, supervisor and professor of education. In 1948, Kelly earned a bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University, in 1974 a master s degree and in 1979. she was awarded a doctorate Kelly was an elementary teacher and stu­ dent teacher supervisor from 1960 to 1967. From 1967 to 1973. she operated a Real Es­ tate Subdivision Development in Niles. Michigan. A MSU coordinator of student teachers from 1968-70. she was an elementary teacher at Howard and also cluster coordina­ tor for student teachers from 1973-78. In 1977 and 78. Kelly was graduate assis­ tant for professional development and stu­ dent training at MSU. and in 1978-79 was regional graduate assistant and student teacher supervisor. From 1979 to 1984, she was regional di­ rector at MSU and assistant professor of ed­ ucation. A member of the Hastings High class of 1943. she was also the valedictorian 50 years ago. Wilcox added. Kelly said she is thrilled that Hastings still has alumni reunions every year, some­ thing not many schools still do. Her father, sisters and brothers were also alumni of Hastings Schools, and she re­ marked that Hastings was and is a great place to grow up. With all of the accolades she has gained, she called the raising of her three children with her husband Bill, "the most satisfying achievement of my life." She doesn't take credit for her success, but said "the support and challenge by people like you since grade school" is the reason she is where she is today. Classmates, parents, grandparents and teachers all helped her. she said. In addition, with tongue in check, she thanked anyone in the audience who had pur­ chased one of the 5,000 Christmas trees that she and her family had planted in anticipa­ tion of paying for her college expenses. Kelly offered two challenges of her own. One is to make a firm commitment to "be a life-long learner: set goals and diligently look for resources that will help us learn. Keep extending our interest and knowledge,” she said. The second goal is "to support and chal­ lenge those around us." This way. the world is bound to be a bet­ ter place, she said. Her father gave her this advice, which she passed on to the gathered alumna. "Give the best you have to the world, and the best will come back to you " "Alumna of the Year" Dr Mary Kelly accepts the congratulations of her former classmates and others who attended the Hastings High School reunion. Look for more photos and the story inside. �mW’ '■ M. H > J mi •- t * . * Page 2 —- The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 17. 1993 Fire on the Horizon Delton volunteer firefighters (from left) Randy Reed. Arnold Kenyon and Bill Quick look over the damage to a Plymouth Horizon The car caught fire last Thursday evening near Dehon. Assistant Fire Chief Kenyon said the car was totaled, but the occupants, a woman and a two-year-old girl, were unhurt in the mishap. The call was made by a resident nearby who saw the car on fire, according to Quick NO LIGHT...continued from page 1 ing to get the light for years, and “we re not done yet." Edwards pledged to "keep on working" to solve the problem and is sending the in­ formation on the situation to stale represen­ tatives for help. In other business, the board accepted a revised sewer ordinance that updates the old ordinance and also controls a nearlycompleted joint project with the city of Hastings. The vote was unanimous, with Trustee Russell Palmer absent. With board acceptance, the document will be sent to the city of Hastings for its approval, then be published and relumed fix the board's approval. Ixlwards said he could see no reason for the city to object to any provision in the new ordinance, but if there was a hold up of any kind, the township still has the older ordinance in place. A committee with trustees Palmer. Fin­ ley Hansford and Treasurer Blanche Munjoy was appointed to review the township cemetery ordinance. The current rules arc conflicting, and the committee is expected to streamline and clarify the rules governing the cemetery. Clerk Barbara Bedford told the board that the turnout for the June 2 s|>ccial elec­ tion on Proposal A was very heavy with 9X9 people casting ballots. BUS CUTS...continued from page 1 budget proposals given to them by Schoessel. all dealing with a different scenario. Budget "A" was an account of finances the school would use if Proposal A passed. Budget "B" outlined the case if "Proposal A" failed, but the voters approved the Headice waiver. And. budget "C" look into account what might happen if both "Proposal A" and the Headless waiver failed. With the defeat of both tax proposals. Schoessel read off the cuts under considera­ tion for the budget which was called "a worst case scenario." Revenues for 1992-93 totaled $14.362386.20. but in 1993-94. there is a slide in revenues to $13,648,086. Expenditures for 1993-94 are expected to be $13,983,296.50. The difference between the revenues and expenditures will be $335,210.50 which will be taken from the projected fund balance of $640,432.29 to improvement bond* to pay for a new boiler at the Hastings Middle school. • Recommended against a "block" property transfer request submitted to the Barry Intermediate School District by four property owners on I^mmers. South Gurd, South Cedar Creek and Norris roads who want to transfer from the Hastings to the Delton school district. While the B’SD will decide the issue, the Hastings Board will recommend against it. • Accepted infirmation on the school im­ provement work done during the 1992-93 school year. • Discussed, but took no action, on a re­ quest to make the school totally "tobaccofree." Currently, the adult education students arc allowed to smoke in restricted areas, and announcements arc made al sporting events requesting no smoking by the fans. reserve. Schoessel said. School finance expens and auditors rec­ ommend a fund balance reserve of about 10 percent of the annual budget. Schoessel said. Since the Hastings school budget is around $14 million, it would be expected to have $1.4 million in reserve, he said. Trustee Colin Cruttenden commented on the defeat of the Headlee Amendment. "I guess I was shocked the most. I Jean Chase questions, make suggestions and come to meetings. "...Yes. it is more money. Yes. you may Retiring Lakewood school board member Jean Chase takes with her 8-1/2 years of ex­ save a dollar or two in the next year or two. But this will seriously affect the education of the kids. The cuts will never be made perience in dealing with the ups and down of public service in education in choosing not to run again as her current term comes to a close. Chase leaves the board with "fond memo­ ries." reflecting on her years as a Lakewood board member as a "wonderful experience." Doing the best for the kids was her prior­ ity. she says, along with being able to use her expertise in j'cople skills. One of the special programs developed during her time on the board of which she is especially proud is the tutorial program, an enriching experience for both students and volunteers. "We have seen more changes within this school district in the past 8 1/2 years than probably in the previous 30 years," says Chase. "Decisions such as combining the junior highs into one middle school, and working toward a building program are those deter­ minations that have contributed to making a stronger and more empowered district, tak­ ing or. the leadership role as we prepare for up." he said. Cruttenden asked for "public input into what we re doing wrong." If people were unhappy with the system he said he would expect 10 or 15 people to be running for a seat on the board instead of his being unopposed as he was in the recent election. President Michael Anton noted the budget with its reductions is not the only scenario available, but a philosophical question they will debate. "We thought Proposal A was the begin­ ning; it won in Barry County and this side of Michigan..... but we didn't get there." he said. In ocher business the board: • Voted 6-0. with Secretary Patricia Ends­ ley abstaining, to include the food services and aide employees in the Hastings Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association, in­ cluding them in the Board s collective bar­ gaining agreement. • Approved the five-year School Im­ provement Plan • Adopted the system-wide goals for 1993­ 94. • Fulfilled a legal obligation by adopting the 1993-94 Tax Levy Resolution, which includes an operating tax levy of 33.3074 mills for operations and 2 mills for debt re­ tirement. They will supply a copy to each city and township in the district. • Agreed to obtain energy conservation (right) Big shovel...little shovel: While digging the hole tor the foundation of the new Courts and Law Building, construction worker Ross Grasman seems to be arguing with an excavator bucket about who the owner of the hole really is! The Hastings project is one of several future improvements to the downtown area. Pain comes before the gain Lakewood board member steps down Cruttenden said. He said if people were upset with the way the board was running the system, and. "would not lake our lead" they should ask (above) Downtown Hastings is humming with the sounds of progress. Mason Jim Cabral uses a 14-inch brick saw to cut one of the bricks being used to renovate the Miller Real Estate building at the comer of Main St. and Church St.. Downtown facelift: achieve a "balanced budget." That will take up over one-half of the fund balance, leaving $305,221.79 in thought the community understood what we were voting on, and the ramifications (if it did not pass). I'm quite upset and disturbed that we couldn't get one vote per child." Signs of progress... by Mary Warner It's like getting your face lifted. First comes the surgery, swelling and bruises (the pain). Then comes the new face (the gain). This summer Hastings is going through the surgery to give the downtown area a facelift. Since June 7 heavy machinery has been clogging Stale Street between Broadway and Church streets as construction crews began work on a $1.35 million project that will include new lighting, sidewalk exten­ sions and landscaping for an area from Cook Street to Boltwood on State Street and from Apple Street to Court Street on Jefferson. Church and Michigan. The block from Church to Broadway on Slate Street is expected to be closed for another week and a half, according to Jeff Mansfield, director of public services in Hastings. "The contractor anticipates the Slate Street-Broadway intersection will be re­ opened to traffic Monday. June 28." Mansfield said. Of course, that's just a guess, be said. Construction snags may keep the intersection dosed longer. After that, Mansfield said, the city will move block by block up State Street through the downtown, closing off individual intersections one at a time until work is finished in the Michigan to Boltwood block. Work could be completed in October if everything goes well, Mansfield said. This summer's work will complete Phase 1 of a two-phase project. Phase one, covering State Street from Broadway to Bohwood, includes the burial of overhead electric and phone wires and installation of old-fashioned street lighting, the installation of curb projections to help pedestrians cross the street, the extension of sidewalks with brick, and the installation of a new fountain at the county courthouse. Bids were opened on Phase 1 of the project in May. Mansfield said. Awarded contracts were Katerberg-Verhage Construction. DVT Electric. Demmink's landscape Inc. and Dynamic Group. all from the Grand Rapids area. Total cost of Phase 1 will be approximately $756,000. Mansfield said. Phase 2 will hopefully be done next year, Mansfield said. That phase includes re­ doing the side streets of Church, Jefferson and Michigan from Apple to Court streets in the same fashion as State Street, and adding old-fashioned lighting and trees to State Street between Broadway and Cook roads. The second phase should cost $600,000. Mansfield said. The project is part of the Downtown Development Authority's continuing work on projects to beautify the city and make it attractive to businesses, shoppers and tourists. Money for the work is obtained through DDA tax increments. the 21st century." says Chase. While she is leaving the board to lake more time for her family and job. Chase still hopes to remain involved as a citizen, help­ ing to improve the district's building pro­ gram. "The environment fix staff and students is proven to be more prixJuctive with pleasant working/study conditions and surround­ ings. says Chase. "With dedication and positive attitudes, we ll succeed with this next bond fix improving that environment.” Construction workers are busy these days in downtown Hastings, undergoing a beautification project. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 17, 1993 — Page 3 Headlee overrides nixed in three school districts Schools contemplate next move J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings students could lose their free ride to school and free participation in sports. The Maple Valley school district could be looking at future cuts in programs and services. The Lakewood school district will once again have to operate with a budget deficit next year and will have to dip into its emergency savings fund to balance next year's budget. Voters in all three of those districts Mon­ day turned down proposals to override the Headlee Amendment, which requires school districts to roll back their millages if prop­ erty assessments in their districts rise above the current rate of inflation. The defeats of the override mean a collec­ tive loss of some $1.3 million in revenue over SI million in the Hastings area school district, $145,000 in Maple Valley and $127,216 in Lakewood. Election results have sent officials from all three districts back to the drawing board to plan new financial strategies. Luckily for Thornapple-Kellogg, the Headlee Amendment override was success­ ful. saving that district from a projected rev­ enue loss of more than half a million ings Middle School, nixed the llcadlcc, with 1,328 voting no in Precinct I and 111 voting no in Precinct 2. Voting yes were 1,052 in Precinct 1 and 89 in Precinct 2. The turnout was typically low - only 2,580 of the dis­ trict's 11,860 voters. That is only 21.75 per­ cent of the registered voters in the district. Sally Adams David Lindberg David Tuckey Paul Hughes Lakewood voters rejected two of three proposals facing them on the June 14 ballot even as members of the school board re­ viewed the latest budget projections during a regular meeting at the 1-akcwood High School library Monday evening. A renewal of 25.35 mills for the next two years passed in all of the voting precincts, with a total 1,318 yes votes to 693 no. A proposal to override the Hcadlee Amendment was rejected by voters in all the precincts by total vote of 1,237 to 763. Without the override, the school district will be forced to adjust millage to the current rate of inflation, resulting in a loss of $127,216 in total revenue. A request for an additional 2 mills was defeated 1.242 to 767. The proposal would have allowed the district to re-hire some laid-off support stcJf and purchase such things as textbooks and furniture. Two board seats were filled by candidates running unopposed in the election. They are Dennis Smith, an automotive technology instructor at the Heartlands Institute of Technology in Ionia, and Dave Lindberg, a farmer. Eduard Markwart, a longtime board member who withdrew from the race shortly before the election, received 461 votes. Superintendent Steve Secor told board members at the meeting Monday that with­ out the Headlec override funds and the mil­ lage increase, this coming year's budget is projected to be $246,533 in the red and will lows: HASTINGS Hastings school district voters may have to pay up or face serious consequences, in­ cluding the loss of school busing and paid includes not just the loss of busing and paid sports, but also the layoff of 18 teachers, one administrator, and five support staff, a shortened school day and cuts in music, Duane Shantz LAKEWOOD dollars. Voters were more lenient with millage re­ newal proposals, supporting renewal re­ quests in both Delton and Lakewood. Voters also were loyal to incumbents, choosing to keep all of the board members who were up for re-election in the various districts. Results in individual districts were as fol­ athletic programs Residents in that district refused to over­ ride the Headlee Amendment, with a vote of 1,443 no to 1,141 yes. School board mem­ bers Tuesday reacted by making more than $1 million in cuts. A preliminary budget unanimously adopted by the Hastings Board of Education Dennis Smith require dipping into the general fund equity, a reserve savings fund used by the district for emergency expenditures. He warned that the board would have to determine at what comfort level it can live with the general fund equity. With a 1993-94 school budget ba^ed on the millage renewal only. the general fund equity will be 4.15 per­ cent of the total budget, be said. In previous counseling and library services. Superintendent Carl Schoessel did not say whether the district would make another at­ tempt to obtain the rollback. The district could bold another election as soon as Aug. 16. be said. Voters returned Colin Cruttenden to the board for a second four years. Cruttenden was running unopposed. He received 1.845 votes, 735 less than the 2.580 voting in the election. Both precincts. Precinct 2 at Pleasantview Elementary School and Precinct 1 at Hast­ years the district has been able to keep a higher percentage of the total budget in its reserve fund. "We don't believe in threatening the vot­ ers," Secor has said. Bill Eckstrom (former Lakewood school superintendent) did not threaten pay to play, music cuts, or extra curricular activities elimination, and we are following that policy." In light of the $330,000 in cuts made in the 1992-93 budget, he said, the only area left untouched is that of teachers. He said four teachers are retiring and those positions could be left unfilled. "We did what we could in the middle of last year," said Secor. "With (teacher) con­ tract negotiations currently in process, we arc looking at almost 70 percent of the Lakewood school district's budget (69.4 per­ cent) going to teachers' salaries. I-ach teach­ ing position represents an average of $31,000 to the school budget. " Secor said Tuesday that he is planning meetings with his administrative staff and the school board to "assess hew I-akcwood will deal with our anticipated budget deficit ' "Il was certainly disappointing that we did not receive the Headlee override or the additional two mills," he said, "but also understandable given the current economic situation of our constituents." MAPLE VALLEY Voters in the Maple VjUtey school district turned down the Hcadlee override by a vote of 433 to 301. Incumbent bond member David Tuckey won re-election by a hair, beating the third runner-up by only four votes. Newcomer Duane Shantz. a dairy farmer, received 13 more votes than the third runner up. making him highest vote­ getter of the three people running for two board vacancies. Shantz received 431 votes. Tuckey 422, and Robert Mansfield, owner of Citizens Elevator in Vermontville, re­ ceived 418 votes. "The failure to override Hcadlee was very disappointing because of how it will affect our budget and operations, but it was not entirely a surprise," Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks said. "With the concern over property taxes and assessment increases. Headice seemed to be the opposite of Proposal A and ask for an increase. It was probably confusing for voters." If a preliminary budget presented to the board Monday was approved as it stands, the district could end up with only about $19,000 left in the school equity fund. In a previous meeting, the board had looked at a preliminary budget that would have left the district nearly $53,000 in the red with the defeat of Headlee. but recent reports indicated that health insurance costs didn't rise as much as predicted. Parks said. Health insurance had been expected to increase 15 percent, but will only raise about one percent, according to Parks. Thus the revised budget showed a budget $19,000 to the good instead of $53,000 in the red. The new budget, however, did not take into consideration any increases in salaries Wendy Romph HEADLEE cont. page 13 PIXY IS COMING TO JCHNNEY WITH GREAT PORTRAIT VALUES ANO CHOICE! RS A. HHBBBBBHM raraBBBBBrara BBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBB Some studios require that you choose the portrait you want for your special before it’s even taken! AtPiiyyou choose after you’ve seen all of your options. That’s REAL choice from Pixy! 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We applied to the Barry County Christian School to enroll our son in kindergarten. We are adamant in our choice of a parochial education for our children, but have little choice living in this area. The information we received was that there were 11 different denominations of students attending this school and there shouldn't be any problem. Weeks later, we received the call that our son was denied enrollment and the reason ab­ solutely shocked our family. We were denied because my husband is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or as commonly known. Mormon. The message left on our answering machine ex­ plained that the LDS church was not con­ sidered evangelical. I. not being affiliated with any religious organization at present, did not know what that meant, but found out later. It means that the LDS church is not a fun­ damentalist or mainstream church. Also, when we telpehoned the school for a more detailed explanation, another reason for denial was that they considered the LDS church a "cult." which shocked us speechless and just made us sick. 1 don't think God ever said that about anyone who believed in Him or His son. Jesus. Actually , if you look it up in the dic­ tionary. "cult " means any religious organiza­ tion or group. I just thought God was God and lesus was Jesus, and the world was changed because of them. As our family walks together or takes a ride in the car. every church we come to. our son will point and say that’s where God lives. My husband has a deep, quiet belief in and devotion to God and Jesus Christ, and we didn't believe we were basically different from anyone else, yet our son is being discriminated against because of what his Dad believes, but never forces on anyone else, in­ cluding me. his wife. We respect each other s right to privacy and belief. That’s why we are such a loving and close-knit family who thinks there is nothing better to do than just be together. The reasons behind the decision made by the Barry County Christian School is beyond my understanding. I wonder at the word "Christian." Didn't Jesus say "Suffer the lit­ tle children to come unto me?" I am not well versed in the Good Book, but isn’t there something that says you must become a child to enter the kingdom of heaven?" 1 guess I have found the reason why I am not a member of any church. I'm glad we found out just what "they " are like because we don’t want our son to go there to school now. I wonder what their faith is founded on. because Jesus wouldn't have judged. "Judge not. least ye be judged." Isn't that also what the Bible says? C.A. Yarbrough Hastings Enough is enough with county board To the editor: Frankenstein has reared his ugly head once again. Now those people who are interested in recreation paths in Barry County will feel a kinship with those who are interested in other, equally important issues: Why did the commissioners vote themselves a pay raise they promised not to take? Why did the commissioners keep the new county Courts A Law building off the ballot, denying us the right to vote on it? Why did the commissioners clean house at the animal shelter and keep it in the dark? It's our animal shelter. Don't we have a right to know? Why did the commissioners vote themselves a pension based on only six years service? Wouldn’t you love to have that one for yourself1 Why is all that money for new buildings be­ ing planned and why $100,000 for a private golf course? How deep do they plan to run us into debt and for who’s profit? Is the golf course going to let us play for free if we help pay for it? Will the commissioners help me pay for a pool in my back yard? All one has to do is read the Banner to know that there are giant problems with our county commissioners. Only two questions need to be answered, why and what can we do about it? Why is easy. We have elected commis­ sioners who believe that their election to the Board of Commissioners was a divine ordina­ tion to do for us what we are too stupid to do for ourselves. Election, they apparently believe, has em­ powered them with the wisdom and knowledge to do what they want in the belief that, because they know what is best for us. they must act on our behalf, despite what we do want. In other words, they have forgotten that they were elected to represent us — not think for us. What can we do about it is just as easy. Call your commissioner, write to your commis­ sioner. or write a letter to the editor, and tell them that you have had enough. Either they start listening to the people who elected them or someone else will replace them who will. The fear of losing their divine ordination of wisdom and power should be enough to make them listen. If not. the fear of losing a six year HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by . .Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (618) 948-8051 Melvin Jacoba President pension most likely will. Probably half of them will have their six years in by the end of this term and then we have to pay them for do­ ing even less — nothing at all. Our democracy is assured by the fact that the law requires very few signatures to place a recall election on the ballot. We need only to have the gumption to take charge of our own affairs — to tell them no more — enough is enough. If they didn't want us to vote on the 2.4 million dollar debt they gave us for the new Courts & Law building, or the other new buildings they are planning, or the give away of tax dollars to a private golf course, think how they won’t want us to vete on their per­ formance. or lack of it. Caroline Mung Assyria Rd. Battle Creek (Editor s Note: The county is not giving away tax dollars for a golf course. The board did approve an overall economic development plan that will give a private golf course the op­ portunity to seek a federal grant for expan­ sion. Commissioners also are seeking grants for possible new buildings, but have indicated that if grants are not received, the proposed human resources complex wouldn’t be built.) Will children forgive us? The old phrase "jail-bird" is out of focus for many even on death-row. A certain per­ cent have been freed and proven innocent right up to the point of being strapped in the chair. Eternal trust in the courts, police, judges, lawyers and staff is necessary for the system to function. The 12 jurors cast their votes knowing they may be wrong — as time and thousands of cases have been proven wrong through many years. Still, many profes­ sionals. intellectuals, geniuses of very high IQs and scientists believe the system needs revamping. The public sometimes feels like "sitting ducks" when they see justice may not have been served, for it is everyone's secret "nightmare." But...it's all we have. Sometimes a re-trial is granted or a trial is moved to a new district because of prejudices. Lawyers and family often order the defen­ dant to follow a dress code; "act very calm, answer only the questions, and do not protest on the court stand.” The public often reacts in this same mindless, clone-like, and robot manner. Taunting and believing the suspect is guilty just because he has been targeted by the whole criminal process. Julia Russell Abell Freeport Elben Black Elbert Black resigns from Hastings Charter 17567505 The Hastings Charter Township Board will name a replacement for Trustee Elbert Black af­ ter the July meeting when his resignation becomes effective. Black turned n his resignation at the June 14 Fathers could change the world Dear editor: School superintendents and college presidents have said. "We can't reform your children.” How true. Lansing and Washington will not and can­ not solve the ills of our community state and nation. Our problems are born in our families and raised by our families. Fathers could change the course of our world. Fathers with love, faith, hope, truth, wisdom, diligence, forgiveness, pcrserverance, and last, but not least, with God's help, could change our families, and communities and empty our jails. 1 have a special interest in the future because of eight children and 24 grand­ children. or 25 if we count Ludwien. our ex­ change student who has loved her way into our family. Plus God only knows how many great-grandchildren yet to be bom. I see two major problems we fathers could accept responsibility for. First, sex perver­ sion. Second, poor work ethics. Both of these problems stem from one basic problem. Many fathers have “do it yourself kit" gods. They arc technically called idols. Did you know that people become like their gods? For a full discussion of this concept, study Psalm 115. Fathers could, if they would, seek counsel, wisdom and truth. Fathers, it is simply a mat­ ter of choice, our choice, what is most impor­ tant. most valuable to us. To us our children and their spouses and our grandchildren are Real arsonist is in jail Dear editor: In response to Steve Lawrence's letter, questioning the whereabouts of the real murder/arsonist: The answer, Steve, is you’re in the cell you’ve been assigned to. Deborah Bush Middleville To the editor: After the millage. Proposal A and Headiee failures of the past year, will the children of Hastings ever forgive us for what we have done to them? This fall, tour a local school and see for yourself the conditions we have created. Bet­ ter yet, go at lunclitime. Look at the children. God help them now, and aul of us later, when they grow up and have to compete in the world. Tom Groos Hastings Sometimes the public forgets that this pro­ cess is a job and profession to all involved, for they arc in the public eye to "get the job done and move on to another case — like a factory assembly line - but with politics and public pressure in control. The defendant must watch his body language and avoid incorrect words - even under deep-tiring stress that would cause most of us do die of "temporary insanity." Sibling rivalry may be a family fact and should not be allowed in court. Stephen Lawrence s family appears not to be as close as his ancestors of generations ago. Stephen s great-grandmother Julie Russell Lawrence came from Canada and her brothers and sisters were of a strong family unit, bran­ ching out into very distinguishable characteristics of leadership like Willard Lawrence, former president of the Fclpausch chain. Many relatives and family friends believe in Steve. We badge, him to pull himself up by the "boot straps." Fight Steve! We arc relieved that we had the courage to write a let­ ter to the Banner. Quality of television going down, reader says To the editor: I’m sure the most of us remember while on our way back and forth to the refrigerator, the many times we’ve blasted and even cursed those long and too many "commercials on television." Now we come to realize those commercials are about the best thing on TV. Lawton Home Delton Public Opinion- the most valuable possessions we have. What can a father do in times like these? More is caught than taught, so let’s set an ex­ ample. so that we need not be ashamed of those who follow us. Let's seek counsel, wisdom and truth from our creator. God. and His instruction book, the Bible. The Bible has been tested, tried and proven. The Bible works, but only when imputed into the hearts and minds of people, the younger the better it works. Children are the most moldable creatures I know of. God does not give us men. He gives us babies, boys and girls, and says to us, “Train up a child in the way he should go. and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6. Fathers could change our families, our community, our state, our nation and our world. Father, will you do your part? Whatever your age. you can’t start any younger, so let’s get started today. You will be so glad you did. tomorrow. Rus Sarver Hastings meeting because he is moving out of the town­ ship. A residence must be maintained in the town­ ship to serve on the board in I lastings Charter Township. "Even though 1 still own property in Hast­ ings Charter Township, I will have changed my residence by that dale." Black said. "It is my recommendation that you appoint someone who is interested in the welfare of Hastings Charter Township and who will repre­ sent all the people of our township. I believe that Robert Bassett is that kind of person and recommend that he be appointed to that posi­ tion to fulfill the duties of my term of office. Black told the board in his resignation letter. "I wish the board well, and hope that you will always seek to serve and represent the peo­ ple who elected you. John Quincy Adams once stated. Always vote for principle, though you vote alone, and you may cherish the sweet re­ flection that your vote is never lost,’" Black said. He was elected to the board in November 1992. o 0 from Congressman Nick Smith How much do you think Congress spends on itself? This week, the House of Representatives debated what is probably viewed by the thousands of Capitol Hill staffers and many senior Members of Congress as a very impor­ tant bill — the annual Legislative Appropriations. This measure determines how much of our taxpayer dollars Congress will spend on itself for everything from free mailing, to salaries, to legislative and research services and Capitol grounds keeping. In 1993, Congress appropriated $1.8 billion for itself. This year, a one percent cut of $19 million passed the House last Thursday. Several of us. as freshmen, proposed a 25 per­ cent cut. It seems appropriate that the Legishure itself should cut its share to eliminate the deficit. United States taxpayers spend a quarter of a billion dollars per year on legislative staff. The money for free Congressional mailings under the frank was cut 4 percent to $45.8 million. Several of us offered an amendment to reduce the mailing appropriation by an ad­ ditional 20 percent. Probably one of the legislative spending provisions that bothers me most is that whatever money we don't spend from our of­ fice and payroll accounts goes into the con­ tingent funds of the House. This is the so-called "Speaker's Slush Fund." In other words, rather than saving taxpayers' money when we reduce office spending, the amount left over at the end of the years goes into a slush fund for the Speaker of the House to use at his discretion. I wrote an amendment to this bill that would have allowed Members of Congress to transfer individual savings from their office allocations to the debt retirement fund of the Treasury. As you might guess, the amend­ ment was not passed. By now you arc probably wondering how my office account is doing. So far this year. I’m on target for a 38 percent cut in spending for my office expenses. Currently. 22 percent of every dollar we spend is borrowed money. My original goal was to reduce my authorized spending by 25 percent. So far, I am doing much better than that. The good news is that some of the “big spenders" arc starting to get the message from the American people — that we need to cut spending and balance our budget. Many of us arc fighting for change, but unless more Americans pitch in by writing tiieir Senators and Congressmen, writing letters to the editor, and. in general, speakino out about overspending, we will continue to lose the battle for a better and leaner government. Why did the Proposal A question get defeated? Moadqr, Jane 14. moat area voters said “no" to overiding the Headlee rollback. Why do yon think voters in so many school districts did not vote for the Headtoe waiver? John Jacoba Vco President r*.—> a— — oiepnen jscodi 1. . . rreoenc jecoos Treasure* Secretary •NEWSROOM* David T. Young (Edrtor) Elaine Giber! (Assistant EMor) Barbara Gall Sue Hinckley T.L. Stenzelbarton Jean Gallup Sharon Mriter Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT * Classified ads accepted Monday through Frelay Bi m to 530p.m.. Saturday 8am. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phylis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year tn Barry County $15 per year m adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hasting?,. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Naaey Brawn, CdMfeMwtiMS, ■asttaes: -They jest don't want any more taxes!" “When they say they are going to raise taxes for a good purpose, the good purpose never happens." “They don’t warn more taxes." “They just don't want any more taxes and they are upset with the present educational system.” "They don't want more taxes, they're upset with the present educational system and they didn't understand it." “1 don't think they understand exactly what the Headlee would have done. 1 just graduated from Middleville and I voted for it." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 17, 1993 — Page 5 [Woodland NEWS The new gospel music group. •Reclaimed" sang at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday night. This group includes Les Gandy of Battle Creek. Kim Fagan of Hastings, Rick Hudson from Grand Rapids and Lakewood Methodist’s own Betty Makley They sang many different styles of Gospel music including one original song written by Les Gandy and Kim Fagan which won the first place award from the Michigan Gospel Music Association last year. It was called "Reclaimed." Finger foods were served after the concert. There were probably around 100 people at A gospel group called ’Reclaimed" includes several local singers. Legal Notices NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS Of BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Ute Permits: PURPOSE Request for a special use permit for a single wide mobile home. MEETING DATE: June 28 1993 TIME 7 30 p.m PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heord at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616/ 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma Barry County Clerk (6/17) COMMON COUNOL May 24. 1993 Common Council met in regular session in City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan on Monday May 24. 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll call were members: Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. Campbell. Moy. White. 2. Pledge to the flog. 3. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Hawkins that Councilperson Browers excuse be approved. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the minutes of the Moy 10. meeting be approved with a correction to #15 to show No votes for Watson ond Brower. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 5. Invoices road: Kessler Tank Co. Inc..................................... 119.652.00 J.R. F.eld Serv. Inc...............................................6,606.00 Slogel Concrete Cont.........................................6.205.70 Wolverine Paving Inc........................................ 4.916.71 Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that the above invoices bo approved as rood. Yeas: White. May. Campbell. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the invoke from Haviland Co. for Si .390.00 bo ap­ proved. Yeas: Hawkins. Josperse. Campbell. May. White. Abstained: Ketchum. Absent: Brower. Carried. 7. Moved by May. supported by White that the invokes to J.C. Cor I son, Inc. for $175,075.20 bo ap­ proved from the Water Bond Fund. Yeos: White. Moy. Campbell. Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. 8. Moved by May. supported by White that the invoke from M.C. Smith 8 Associates for $5,967.80 bo paid from the DDA Streetscape. Yoos: Hawkins. Josperse. Ketchum. Compb-ll, May, White. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that J.C. Carlson be paid $46.330 38 for the Incubator project from the contingency fund. (November 10. 1992128. City agreed to loan $32,233 to JEDC from contingency with balance coming from additional construction funds to repay City). Yeas: White. Moy. Campbell, Ketchum. Josperse. Hawkins. Ab­ sent: Brower. Carried. 10. Moved by Josperse. supported by Hawkins that the following correspondence be received and placed on file: a) Minutes of 4/29/93 E911 Administrative Board and 4/27/93 CD Tech Committee. b) Financial Statement of AAAAL Insurance Pool. c) May 3, 1993 Planning Commission minutes. d) Minutes of AAay 6. Historic District Study Committee. e) MML Fax alert of 5/11 /93. f) Letter from George Goodman dated 5/14/93. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 11. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that the letter of May 10. from the Hastings Area Schools concerning funding of the Hostings City Bond for 1993 be referred to the Budget Commit­ tee. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 12. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the May 19. letter from the Hostings Area Schools requesting the use of the city voting machines for the June 14. annual school election be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 13. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that the bids for the Hastings DDA Streetscape im­ provements go to the following bidders os recom­ mended by Jim DeWilde. M.C. Smith Associates, in their letter of May 20. 1993. also recommended the ordering of lighting equipment from Tom Tremp. Dynamic Group for $147,133.35. Site Construction Contract Katorberg-Verhago. Inc. of Grand Rapids. $536,235.65; Site Electrical and Irrigation Installation: DVT Electric Inc. Grand Rapids $63,251; Landscape Planting: Demminks Land­ scape Inc. of Byron Center. $9,641.10. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 14. Public Hearing held to DETERMINE NECESSITY OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The 91 92 budget was $20,400 and 92/93 $23,988. Mayor Gray recommended to hold the levy to $16,500 as was spread in the past. SteteafMfcMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Dacaaaod Estate File No. 93-21171 SE Estate of Thomos O. Kurti. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-54-5465 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On July 2. 1993 at I 00 p.m. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, o hearing will be hold on the petition of William E. Christie requesting that he bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas O. Kurtt. who lived at 1308 East Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan, and who died on Moy 25. 1993; re­ questing that the heirs ot low of the decedent be determined; and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated July 3u. 1975. bo admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified thot all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. June 7. 1993 David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS * DOHERTY 221 South Broadway (616) 945-9596 William E. Christie 1308 East Woodlawn Hostings. MJ 49058 (6/17) Moved by White, supported by Josperse that the resolution Determining Necessity of a special assessment district be adopted and the assessor prepare on assessment roll for $16,500. Yeast All. Absent: One. Carried. 15. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that a publk hearing be set for 7:45 on June 14. 1993 on the Special Assessment Roll for the SAD. Yoos: All. Absent. Ono. Carried. 16. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that $4,593.00 bo transferred to the Designated SAD. (Difference between SAD revenues and parking fines from SAD minus expenditures of budget). Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 17. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse thot the recommendation that the Budget Commit­ tee look at the rovenus from the loosed (Hotel lot) to the County go into the SAD monies. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 18. AAayor Gray introduced Joseph Bloom and his wife Melissa. Joe running for the First Ward council seat vacated by Linda Watson. Moved by Compboll, supported by May that Joseph Bloom be appointed to fill the vacancy in the First Word os he Is unopposed In the November election. Bloom was sworn in by the Clerk and took his seat on council. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 19. Moved by May. supported by Campbell that the council confirm the appointment of Profes­ sional Code Inspectors (PCI) as the official City Code ond Construction firm enforcement authori­ ty. City Attorney to send a letter of this appoint­ ment to the Department of Labor with a copy of the minutes ond letter of Home Rule. Yeas: AIL Ab­ sent: One. Carried. 20. Moved by White, supported by AAay that the City Attorney send a letter to Tex Timm, who is re­ questing permission to build on the railroad right of way off Airport Rood, confirming that the City does not wont any building or structure on the right of way ond that ho keep well South of the right of way without written consent of the City. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 21. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins thot the Police report of April 1993 be received and placed on file Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Josperse that Chief of Police Sarver be allowed to check and see what ho can find in a Police package as one cor has 70,167 and #43 V6 Ford Taurus is having pro­ blems. Sarver stated that it is too lato to get 1993 s ond the 94’s aren’t out yet. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 23. Director of Publk Services. Jeff Mansfield gave o brief report on what has been happening with construction and invited Council to inspect the street and construction facilities ot their convenience. 24. Moved by Josperse. supported by White thot the memorandum on Cable Rate Regulation and Customer Service dated 5/24/93 bo referred to the Ordinance Committee to come bock to council when forms ore ready. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 25. AAayor Gray placed Joseph Bloom as Chair­ man of the City Property in place of Watson. 26. Councilperson stated that the Parks Commit­ tee is looking at adding playground equipment for handicap youngsters. 27. Moved by Josperse. supported by Hawkins that the Incubator report for AAay be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 28. AAayor Gray requested that anyone in­ terested in applying to the Cable Access Commit­ tee and needs an application, they are available at the clerks office and she would like to appoint the committee at the next meeting. 29. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Josperse to adjourn into Closed Session under Section 15.268, 8(e) on pending litigation at 8:30 p.m. after a five minute recess. Yeos Hawkins. Josperse. Ket­ chum. AAay. White. Bleom. Nays: Campbell. Ab­ sent. Brower. Carried. 30. Return to open session. 31. Moved by Campbell, supported by Josperse to adjourn at 8 50 p.m Rood ond approved AAory Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6/17) the concert. The two Lions Club "Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarships" this year were given to Sarah Dingerson and George Johnson. Dingerson's parents. Ron and Julie Dinger­ son. were special guests at the dinner. Sarah said she will baby sit and work as a waitress this summer and will go to Hope Col­ lege in Holland in the fall. George Johnson is the son of George and Judy Johnson who were at the dinner. George will work at the Murray Hotel on Mackinac Island this summer and then will go to LCC and later hopes to go to MSU. An extra award was given to Greg MacKen­ zie which was from Annemarie Other and her family in memory of Rudy Othmer. Greg was an outstanding senior at Lakewood High School who received many honors in music and academics. His parents. Doug and Judy Smith MacKenzie, were also special guests at the dinner. MacKenzie told the forty members and guests of the Lions Club that he was going to Germany and the Netherlands with the high school band on Wednesday, and when he returned would spend the rest of the summer working at Hastings Country Club. In the fall he will begin at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After the awards were presented. Cliff Mat­ tson instilled Woodland Lions Club officers for the coming year. The entire slate from last year had been re-elected. They are George Speas. president; Tim Allen, vice president; Clyde Shoemaker, secretary; George Schaibly, treasurer; An Meade. Tail Twister and Bob Crockford. Lion Tamer. George Speas said after the installation that Call to order ot 7:30 p.m. Approved minutes of AAay 12. 1993. Regular AAeeting and Election Com­ mission AAeeting. All reports received ond placed on file. Accepted Ordinance on Sewer hookup with the City. Vouchors approved in the amount of $24,682.06 by unanimous roll coll vote. Adjournment at 8:05. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards. Supv. (6/17) by Catherine Lucas he would give the best speech ever for a newly installed president of any club. It was a dismissing prayer. Woodland village and environs area-wide yard, sidewalk and garage sale on Saturday was a huge success and was the first ever held in the village. Mobs of people drifted from yard to yard on Broadway and Main Streets and prowled the side and back streets until mid-afternoon. Woodland United Methodist Church served hot dogs and hot and cold drinks until 3 p.m. They had set up a tent beside the church with a sign that said "Pit Stop." and lots of people slopped Also the Woodland library had some new and almost new books for sale from 1 to 5 p.m. and sold Barry County and Woodland 1987 history books. The Lakewood Community Ambulance crew and volutneers had a three-table bake and life-saver sale in front of Lykins Welding shop and sold completely out of everything early in the afternoon, Alma Kruger said she wished to thank everyone who helped to make this day a suc­ cess including the rest of the committee. Mary Makley. Shirley Kilmer and Betty Curtis. They hope to make it an annual event. Woodland Woman's Study Club held a pic­ nic at Majorie Vroman’s house by Jordan Lake Tuesday last week. It was pouring rain; so the ladies' plan to meet on the deck and view the lake had to be abandoned, but they had a pleasant meal and played Bingo with white elephant prizes inside the Vroman home anyway. About 15 ladies enjoyed the event. Daily Vacation Bible school will be the week of June 21 through 25 at Lakewood Methodist this year. Each child should bring a washed light-colored or white T-shirt to paint on (not in). Tammy Martice is the coordinator. Zion Lutheran Church will have Daily Vacation Bible School the same week. Registration has already been closed for this session. Woodland United Methodist will sponsor a session of the Good News Club directed by Dorothy Schaibly this summer. The date will be announced later. Faith Bible plans to hold a "Super Bible Saturday" program one Saturday in July but no daily Bible School this summer. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church in Coats Grove is holding a complete­ ly new and different type of summer Bible School this week. The Rev. Ben Herring said it is an open class family type program, and that on Mon­ day it seemed to be going very well. All ages including adults are free to par­ ticipate in any part as long as they wish. It in­ cludes crafts, puppets, classroom and playground areas. The 9:30 a.m. to noon ses­ sions will be every day this week, and there will be an open-io-the-public display and programon Sunday morning to show what was accomplished. I have heard from Beale Bruhl three times in the last few days as she has been preparing FINANCIAL FOCUS fumnhai by. Mark 0. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. Understanding value helps in stock selection There are several ways stock market analysts decide if a stock is overvalued or undervalued. One way is to look at the stock's price-to-eamings ratio. The P/E is found by dividing the price of the stock of the earnings per share for the past 12 months. For example, a stock that sells for $20 a share and earns $2 has a P/E of 10 (20 divided by 2). Historically, the average P/E of the 30 stocks listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been about 14. A high P/E — say 20 or more — might signal an overvalued stock that could drop in market value. In this case, the price of the stock may have risen faster than the earnings of the company. Unless earnings increase, the price of the eixnmon shares could decrease. Another method of evaluating common stocks is the price-to-book value ratio. Book value is what a company would be worth if all the assets were sold and all debts paid. Ideal­ ly. a stock selling at or below book value is a bargain. Both of these methods, although widely us­ ed to evaluate stocks, generally require more research than investors are prepared to do. Corporate earnings, for example, are often volatile and may be poised for a severe adjust­ ment. Book value often carries property or other assets at unrealistic market values. In such cses. it takes a trained analyst to effec­ tively evaluate these numbers and make P/E or book-value ratios meaningful. A simple way for individual investors to judge value is by examining a stock's divi­ dend. Paying regular dividends to shareholders is the way companies distribute their profits. The price-to-dividend ratio tells you how much you have to invest for every dollar of dividend you receive. Take the $20 stock in the earlier example and assume it pays an annual dividend of $1. If you purchase. $1,000 shares, your $20,000 investment would pay $1,000 a year in dividends. This is a yield of 5 percent (1.000 divided by 20.000 equals 0.05). Historically, this is a generous yield, or a favorable ”*0 price-to-dividend ratio (20 divided by 1 equals 20). The price-to-dividend ratio answers two im­ portant questions: 1) Are you getting a fair yield on your investment? 2) Is the slock over­ valued in relation to its historical dividend payment? On October 19, 1987, the stock market took its biggest one-day decline — about 500 points or 20 percent of its total value. At that time, the dividend yield of the market was about 2.78 percent with a price-to-dividend ratio of 36. Using the previous example, in the October 1987 pre-cash market, you would have had to invest $36,000 to gel the same $1,000 divi­ dend your $20,000 investment offered in a more reasonably priced market. There is no guaranteed way to predict stock prices, but a basic understanding of how to look for value gives investors a leg up on speculators. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 63’/. Ameritech 77V. 50V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 46’/. Clark Equipment 32'/. CMS Energy 25 Coca Cola 41V. Dow Chemical 56 Exxon 65 Family Dollar 17V. Ford 51’/. General Motors 40’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 15V. 27V, Hastings Mfg. IBM 50 JCPenney 48V. Johnson & Johnson 44V. Kmart 22V. Kellogg Company 53V. McDonald's 48’/, Sears 52’/, Southeast Mich. Gas 21'/. Spartan Motors 29’/, Upjohn 30V. Gold $369.20 Silver $4.27 Dow Jones 3492.00 Volume 229.000,000 Change + 1V. + 3’/. + ’/. + ’/. -V. + ’/. + 1’/. — —VI. —’/. -3V. —’/. + V. —1 —2'1. + '/. +2 —'/. + ’/. —»/. —’/. + 1V. —VI, +1 -4.55 -.13 —18 for her and her husband's summer. Beate will fly to Germany this week to her parents, then go to Norway with her mother to visit her twin sister who is teaching art al a university about as far north as civilization goes in Scandanavia. She and her mother will return to Cologne, and from there Beate will fly to Rome where she will participate in a program called "Conservation Studies in Italy" which in­ volves the conservation of architectural surfaces. It has been organized through the graduate program in historic preservation at the University of Pennsylvania in conjunction with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and the Restoration of Cultural Property founded in 1959 by UNESCO. The course will last four weeks with one week in Rome and three weeks in Ferrara in the north part of Italy, where she and the other students will live in an old convent. When the course is iver, Bruhl is taking the train back to Germany. She will return to New York in August and Syracruse University where her work in the Master's in Fine Art. restoration and preser­ vation, will begin on August 31. She still has two years to work to complete that program for which she has a full fellowship. Bruhl and her husband. Roger Boyce, spent four summers in Woodland while she worked on the Michigan State Capitol restoration. Boyce is both a professor of fine an and a professional artist. Some of his paintings will be shown in Paris this summer. He will spend part of the summer in California with his family and the rest fishing in Washington state. Ford Enz is home from the hospital after having hip replacement surgery last week. Recent new books at the Woodland Library include "Dead Wrong" by William X. Kienzie, "The Holy Thief’ a new medieval monastery mystery novels by Ellis Peters. "Mary, Mary" by Ed McBain. "The Cal Who Went Into the Closet" by Baum and "My thomas," a novel based upon the life of Martha Jefferson written by Robert Grimes. Rural hospitals among top 5 employers in their communities Michigan's smaller and rural hospitals are not only the center for health care services in many communities across the state, but also 92 percent were among the top five employers in their communities, according to the results of a new study by the Michigan Hospital Association. The 1993 report on Michigan’s Smaller and Rural Hospitals showed that 21 percent of the smaller hospitals (less than 100 beds or fewer than 4.000 annual admissions) were the largest employers in their community, and 69 percent were one of the top three. The report showed small hospitals’ average patient margin (the percentage of patient revenue retained after expenses) was — 2.1 percent in 1992. One contributing factor to the financial stress on small Michigan hospitals was the $55 million in uncompensated care provided by them in 1991. According to the survey, 47 percent believed their financial situation had improved in the last year, 33 percent said it had worsened, and 20 percent reported it unchanged. To increase financial stability, upgrade ser­ vices. and expand access, especially in light of anticipated health care reform, many small hospitals expect to participate in some form of health care delivery network in the next two yean. According to the survey, 57 percent an­ ticipate entering into a cooperative agree­ ment, 49 percent envision a joint venture, and 22 percent expect to affiliate with other hospitals or health care delivery networks. "To expand and improve the delivery of care, and to continue to be a positive ecotnomic force in their communities, Michigan's smaller hospitals are working together to find solutions." said MHA Presi­ dent Spencer Johnson. "Michigan residents want community based health care, no matter what type of reforms eventually come out of Washington, D.C., and the state’s smaller hospitals are determined to keep health care accountable to the communities they serve." The survey also revealed that 92 percent of the responding hospitals reported difficulties recruiting health care professionals. Obstetri­ cians and other physicians topped the list, followed by physical or occupational therapists, certified registered nurse anesthetists and RNs. Smaller hospitals are still adversely affected by the state’s medical liability climate. (Reform legis